Rho's Butterfly Dreams

A cute pair they make.....

2011-09-24T22:04:00.000-05:00

Couldn't you just take them home! Well I am a bear collector and these would be so happy in my home~~~
I love the stamp set they are sitting on too! Okay more to come....stay tuned! Rho

Fun Birdhouses too see,,,,

2011-09-24T09:55:00.000-05:00

These were very pretty to see in person, loved the design and colors! One of the displays set up at Warrenton, I know these will be a wonderful addition to any garden or home.....

Shabby Chic at Round Top~

2011-09-23T21:39:00.001-05:00

Hi again,
This is the booth that never disappoints! Wonderful use of space, no matter where you look! She has a flair for shabby chic and old world charm. The booth is by Sharon Taylor and she would love it if you had a chance to stop by. I love the entrance with old bed springs filled with real cotton! She is a wonder at lace, keys with door plates, home decor to make your home seem a little more like a french boutique feel. All of it is beautiful. My friend Lisa had to have a shabby chic hat, complete with lace!
This was a nice start to our very long day.......

Carmine, Round Top and Warrenton!

2011-09-23T09:36:00.001-05:00

A day to remember....of fun and seeking~ here are a few of my goodies!!! We went early to see what might be open because technically they did not open til Friday, so this was dealers week. Starting at Carmine and found some fun things, then onto Round Top. There we went to a few vendors who had their doors open, one we saw last year and her shop was wonderful! More pics of her booth to come. Next was Warrenton and the trip there was good~ til next time.......Rho

Do you Distress?

2011-09-16T02:46:00.001-05:00

I love to Distress, especially with Distressing stains. This card was an experiment that turned into my project. I only wanted to play with some new colors of embossing powders. These are from Judikins and are fabulous and looks so kewl! I love all the Rustique colors, they are so many colors in one embossing powder. Also, used TH new stains, this is antique linen and vintage photo. So easy to use to add color to any project! Okay, let me know what you think.....more posts to come.
Rho

Take a trip to Gruene TX

2011-09-16T01:26:00.004-05:00

Now that the weather is getting cooler in the evening....well at least this week, it is time to take some day trips around the area! I enjoy a drive in the country, so I take the back way into Gruene, no traffic or noisy streets. Just peaceful scenery and a cute little town that really wants to stay small. Sometimes I just sit by the river and look out at all the beauty going by....nice idea. So don't let the weeks slip away, get into your car and go!

Such a cute bear!

2011-09-15T23:19:00.001-05:00

Baby shower card

This was made for friends who decided to be foster parents.

One of my favorite stamps by PSX , who is no longer in business. I have kept all my stamps by them, lots of memories made from them!

New babies.....hungry babies~

2011-07-09T09:52:00.001-05:00

This happens every year at my house! And I wait to see how many will be born each time....they come back to the same place to lay their eggs every year! I wonder how they remember which house it is? But something happened to the old nest on the other side of my porch, which I tried not to let happen, but the brown birds confiscated the nest before the swallows got here! So mama and papa had to build a new on in a hurry, that is why this one is so small and not really finished....I thought the eggs would fall from the bottom. Obviously from the picture they are terrific builders.....but a bit messy with mud flung everywhere in their haste to bring the new ones into the world. They are so cute to watch in the morning when its feeding time....the biggest gets the most I noticed, but when its time to fly, the biggest might not be the first out of the nest!
Because I have watched this process for 3 years now, they tend to have two sets of babies! This is the first set born here in June, now I am watching 4 babies born last week. I had to knock down this nest because of the mess they made by my front door. They had the second of set babies in the old nest. I hope they had housekeeping come in after the brown birds......LOL.

Starting a new job soon~

2011-07-09T07:43:00.001-05:00

Just an update, this last year I have subbed for the Middle/High school on base. I love it and hope to continue this year, but needed a steady income this year, after applying for a full time position twice and not getting it. So,I tried putting in again at the Library on base, where I have volunteered on and off since moving back here. Well, I can say that with the support of friends Iam finally working there!!! I start on Tuesday and am happy for the chance to show them I can do more than volunteer....LOL! Thank you to all my friends and family for your prayers and love.
Rho

Time gets away.......

2011-07-03T11:50:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone,

I realize I haven't been on in awhile, time has flown by and hoping to have more time to share. Soon more pics and places I have been lately. Thank you for stopping by....

Rho

A Dream Wedding.....

2011-06-06T00:11:00.017-05:00

This was a beautiful setting for a long awaited wedding. This was a wonderful place to say "I do"~ Friends decided to say their vows in Mayfield Park in Austin Tx. They are truly happy to finally be married and shared their special day with the fabulous peacocks who live here year round. Congratulations on your new adventure as husband and wife~
Rho

2011-05-20T00:25:00.001-05:00

Now you might think this is junque....well it is! My kind of junk is old nibs used for calligraphy writing~ But now I am using them to create new junk in my stamping! These are great for enhancing your stamped images on cards, collages and scrapbook pages. The vendor I got this from did not know what they were....to him it was his junk, until he sold it to me at a very discounted price, even threw in the tin it came in below!

Have you seen so much Cool Junque?

2011-04-07T15:57:00.000-05:00

You just have to see this wonderful place to believe what is out there! I am still in awe of the things I saw.
I so wanted this one, a vintage paper chandelier! Such a elegant idea for your studio or craft room. Well, that is where I would put it! This booth was a paper dream fest!

Another booth with a lot of potential, so much little, cute, junk! I was on my last leg by this point, but seeing all this gave me my second wind! Tiny treasures to take home and make your own Junque Jewelery! Next time I am getting a few myself! More to post later.....enjoy!
Rho

Vintage Tag Pocket

2011-04-06T20:44:00.002-05:00

Finally getting a chance to show my altered tag pocket card. A fellow Angel, Kim Sears,http://theangelcompany.ning.com/photo/friend-pocket-card made with TAC stamps and I loved it! Now, here is my version, using her theme, I used Tim Holtz flourish stamp and my TAC friends stamp. Hope you like it all distressed and grungy! Thanks for looking.
Rho

All Handmade Projects...

2011-03-31T20:13:00.000-05:00

This caught my eye first! What a wondeful way to spruce up an old lampshade.

She has such a awesome way to make a simple box a treasure!

Another booth I just loved! These were all paper crafts. So much fun to alter, and make works of art!

So many things to look at, which way do I go?

2011-03-31T17:17:00.001-05:00

The flowers were so pretty, but such a dramatic flair for your yard, I really wanted one too~

Now a crate of glass door knobs is so cool, but a house to go with them would be even better~

They said you can find anything here, and after looking all day, I can now believe that!

Another thing I collect and wanted to take this one home, but I did find an old printers tray to haul home~

First Stop of the Day!

2011-03-27T20:42:00.004-05:00

This was a wonderful booth to start our day off! Totally French venue was an eye candy dream, plus the owners were very nice to a newbie! They had some cool vases with paper flowers, ribbon shades that made you want to buy them all, and everything was displayed to the best effect! Very pretty and chic~

Don't forget to click on the pictures to enlarge them to get a better view at all the items on the table too!

Warrenton or bust!

2011-03-27T11:10:00.000-05:00

Thanks to Lisa, I had a chance to see things I never would of believed existed! This was the Big Top, Mega, Huge Show! This is Warrenton and all the shows that take place there two times a year!!! It was Junque, Antiques, Fleamarket, and more all rolled into one fun, unbelievable and totally awesome day!!! I am still overwhelmed, can't remember what I saw, so taking pictures with the vendors permission is what I recommend. I so wish we could of spent the night, too much to see in one day. I will add pictures for the next couple of posts...so many to sort through too! Show ends April 3rd, try to go and see this amazing place if not they will be back in the fall. This was at the Blog Party hosted by Theresa. New friends to add to my bloglist!

See new friends!

2011-03-27T09:02:00.000-05:00

Susie, Lezlee, Suzette, Charlotte, Sherri, Donna, and Pat! Fun group of Gals~ So good to meet them and get some shopping pointers! Thanks~

We made it...I think?

2011-03-27T09:01:00.000-05:00

What? This town only has a population of 77? How can that be when everyone is here, right? Well this sleepy little town has been woken up and is ready to party! We could not count the cars going by or the people we met as we walked into all the shops! It was fabulous to start our day like this, we knew we had made it when we met a group of ladies that were already packed to the gills in three cars this is at 10 in the morning!!! (Later we met up with one at the blog party...small world!)

More Bluebonnets....too pretty!

2011-03-27T08:57:00.002-05:00

It was too pretty not to stop and stroll through and see all the wonderful flowers! Lisa and I made the most of the wonderful weather and snapped tons of pictures here before we headed for Roundtop!

Bluebonnets anyone?

2011-03-27T08:45:00.001-05:00

I was so happy to start my road trip to Roundtop! The first stop was at Buckeyes for breakfast and a sneak peak of all the wonderful wildflowers all along the Hyw 10! But when I turned off to La Grange, Lisa found the best cemeteries to stop and get some photos and see how old some of the stones were. I am a pro at cemeteries, letterboxing is a historical goldmine in cemeteries. So this was a fun stop and maybe a future site for me to come back to! But add bluebonnets to the mix and see what beauty you get. This is one of my favorite pictures on the trip. This was taken very early in the day, overcast and very cool. Super nice day!

Courtney's Birthday card

2011-02-10T21:17:00.001-06:00

Look what I did in Picasa, this is so much fun and so easy to use! Take a trip there to use all the fun features and it is linked directly to Blogger. This was Courney's birthday card, I used the Happily Grateful stamp set from TAC. This is another way to use the same idea for a card. Thank you Courtney for being such a great photo op, you are a wonderful subject!

Jack Ingram's Exclusive HEB Commercial - HEB

2011-02-09T17:30:00.001-06:00

Jack Ingram's Exclusive HEB Commercial - HEB

Enjoy the music just click on the link to hear, he is a cutie! I hope he goes far in his music career!
For those who do not live here, HEB a superstore, like Krogers or Albertsons, home grown only in Texas.

Did you forget something?

2011-02-05T22:10:00.000-06:00

This is so cool, but they were warned not to leave their sprinklers on, see what happens! We did not get snow, but this was fun as long as we did not have to drive on it!

More beauty to behold....

2011-02-04T23:17:00.001-06:00

Okay, needed to keep the flower power alive! I love these, and you can't tell, but they are huge! Wonderful colors, shape and textures to feast your eyes on! Things truly do grow bigger in Texas. Enjoy and think spring, I know I am rushing it...but with more "Snow" on the way, what can I say...

Rho

Can you see it?

2011-02-03T21:24:00.003-06:00

ARE SUNNY DAYS IN THE FORECAST? ARE WE READY FOR SOME FLOWERS?

Okay, after our "Snow storm" last week, I am ready to plant some flowers! I want it to stay cold, but tired of the dreary days that has to go with it. Maybe it's cabin fever or whatever, I just want to see some color again. Granted, we do not have the horrible REAL storms that everyone but us are having, but some winters here are spent in shorts! I love the snow, but since we don't get it here, lets get onto spring, colors and new beginnings!
These flowers were taken on a trip where I was learning how to use my camera functions! I am so glad to learn new things with it! Such details and close ups! Plus I had a good teacher too, you can see by the pictures that I was having a fun time! Well, correction, the bees were not cooperating, so close to them and very afraid too! So many bees and getting one to say cheese isn't their idea of fun! Plus, after 50 pictures, one or two are bound to turn out, right? LOL If you click on the pictures to make them bigger, you can see so much more detail, the bee's fur and wings are just stunning, wow what a creation! I am still amazed how close you can get!
Enjoy, I will bee back soon!
Rho

2010-12-19T12:37:00.003-06:00

Okay, finally figured it out....her is the real deal, so you don't have to get a crick in your neck! Thanks for hanging in there with me~

2010-12-18T10:24:00.001-06:00

So sorry, tried to get this turned around, must be something I am doing when I save it in my photos. But now you can see how it turned out. I love butterflies, and working with misters and Twinkling H2o's is so much fun, you never know what you are going to get in the end!

Calendar page~ peak 2

2010-12-15T10:19:00.001-06:00

Now why can't I turn these pictures? I have had a time of it, so for this peak of the calendar will have to do~

sneak peak at calendar page

2010-12-08T08:17:00.000-06:00

I volunteered again for the calendar that Gloria puts on each year with all the Red Hots from the The Angel Company . I am not a Red Hot under my friend Yuki, but I consider myself an honorary member by always wanting to be one....if you think it, it will come, so far so good!
This is my first step in getting my page together. The butterflies are from stamp set, Happily Grateful, I colored them with Twinkling H20's. The background is done with misters made from distress reinkers and perfect pearls, my favorite technique so far! I used 3 different blues for the top and 2 greens and a gold for the bottom. I will show you the whole project when they are revealed at the Red Hot Christmas party this Friday! Stay tuned!!!

Embrace Imperfection

2010-11-30T08:18:00.016-06:00

This is a swap that I signed up to do for the Totally Tim Class at Scrapbook 911. We had to create something that embraced our imperfection. I thought about it and I love all the gear stuff we have worked with in past classes, so I embraced it and went with all the techniques I have learned so far, well that would fit on a 4x4 card front. So let me know what you think of this idea! I love seeing how much I could fit in this small space.....sorry tried to rotate image twice, I guess it will stay on its side!

Halloweenie Flower

2010-11-10T08:45:00.009-06:00

Getting in the spirit of Halloween, Dawn and I made some cute flowers. This is made from the Tim Holtz die and a Sizzix flower. Lots of layers and fun fabric held together with a brad and topped with a little button with scrap floss. You can easily make these for every occasion, or to dress up your shirts and sweaters. Try one today and make for gifts!

SpookTrackular

2010-11-08T20:43:00.001-06:00

http://www.txtransportationmuseum.org/HS.htm

Talk about a fun weekend, well we had a great one! This was taken at the Texas Transportation Museum in San Antonio TX. If you get a chance to go there, stop by to see all the old cars, I even was able to ride in the 1920 something Firetruck and it was fast, and no seat belts! This is a great place to bring the family or a school group, so many things to see. We rode the train, had a haunted hayride and met some very nice families bringing their children to trick or treat last weekend~

For more pictures go to the Shutterfly link on the right column and see the Pullman where I volunteered all SPOOKED OUT! It was a lot of fun! See you next year.....

Rho

Time for Fall

2010-10-23T11:51:00.002-05:00

Fall is here and I am enjoying the cooler nights! I made this card for my Mom and Aunt. This is celebrate the changing seasons, I used Rubbernecker leaves stamps, Distress reinkers on cut and dry pad to get these wonderful leaves, background is Distess reinkers with Perfect pearls. Also, Tim Holtz postmark stamp, this was so much fun I had to share with my friends!

Hope you enjoy your Fall weather where ever you happen to be.
Rho

Swapping?

2010-10-20T18:35:00.002-05:00

My friend Yuki,decided to host a swap for angels and friends. I love to swap. We had to do a card front idea using the new stamps that came out in July. Loving the new vintage stamps, I jumped in and started creating. Well, my creating takes a long time to do. I knew my mom would love to have a vintage card, with that in mind it made it easier to come up with the colors and design. She just received this card for her birthday this week. Happy Birthday Mom! I love you, hope your birthday was extra special.

For the Vintage Fairy, I used Twinkling H2O's to color her wings and coat. The background was done using misters and Tim Holtz distress inks and Perfect pearls. I used Tim Holtz alcohol inks to age the beads. This is a cool effect to age anything. Hope you like the card swap!

Collage class at the Calligraphy Guild

2010-10-20T10:16:00.002-05:00

This was very intimidating at first, just having to come up with all the inchies to make this collage, but as you start to create it in class, you see everyone is in the same box. So, first you have a grid on watercolor paper, that helps you to get it in line, but you have to number your squares just in case you want to make any changes before you glue them down! Some of the supplies are, paint markers, gel pens, acrylic dabbers. stamps, punches, metal foil, embossing folders, pattern and solid cardstock, and your inspiration! Really, there is no set way to do this, so many mediums were used in making the collages. I had so much fun and did not even know what I was doing to get there....sorry this is a side view, could not get it right side up!

Well isn't this a fun stop?

2010-09-23T19:43:00.008-05:00

Yes, back to letterboxing, and a fun place to stop and see what was here. Now this stop was on the way back roads of Texas. I was going to the Bat Caves, but realize I had wandered to a letterbox site on the way, talk about luck~ So, if you like this one, let me know, I will tell you a secret on how to find it! Thanks for stopping by....

Rho

This is Texas Supersized

2010-09-22T19:18:00.011-05:00

If you are just out roaming the back roads of Texas, this is a sight to see! Get out and enjoy the scenery, as we enter fall and football season.

Stop and smell the flowers!

2010-09-21T23:59:00.001-05:00

Have you ever just wanted to stop and sit to watch the flowers grow? This is the place to do it, especially as our days grow cooler. Take a trip up to Fredericksburg and see the Wildseed farm. I went last month and it was hot, but you can't tell it from this picture! wildseedfarms.com

A thing of the past...

2010-09-21T19:02:00.000-05:00

In the middle of town you see this! A normal Texas feature usually seen on farms and in small towns. I took this at sundown, pretty yet functional for water or electricity. Now, its just vintage art.

My long lost friend from Washington!

2010-08-25T13:16:00.003-05:00

I have been playing catch up with pictures since my computer has been rebuilt by a wonderful IT guy! So, I decided to go back and forth in time and see as many of them as I can. This was taken last Oct, and I met her in Austin on her layover from Seattle. It wasn't nearly long enough, but we went for a long walk on Lady Bird lake, nice fall weather and beautiful leaves that we both thought just made the walk that much prettier! We haven't seen each other in years, but it seems just like yesterday when we met for the first time in Bitburg, Germany in the basement of our apartment complex. Those were the days, huh Jen? I so miss traveling together with our Volksmarch group of friends. Well at least our friendship will always endure the tests of time!

Here I caught her taking pictures of the changing colors of the leaves.

2010-08-24T21:55:00.000-05:00

An older tag from TT class, it was a fun tag, lots of techniques to do to get this look! I still have trouble with the snow cap dabber, its the first generation and it doesn't work as well as the new formula, just did not want to buy anther one yet. So my stamped image just fades instead of pops! I love how we used two colors of the dabbers and got this unique antique look to the bird in flight. First we used the aqua or pool, I used them both to get that shaded look. Then after that dried, we applied the espresso to the whole bird, but I did not like it quite so dark, so I only hit the areas you see here with espresso to give it the depth of colors. Then to make some shimmer, I smeared some antique linen stickles to the whole bird!

Totally Tim Tags update!

2010-08-17T16:44:00.001-05:00

Here is one of the tags we did in our class with Jennie and Carrie! We always have fun and learn something new. Plus we can always tweak the main idea and we do! It is a very creative class for all who come. Don't you just love the gear die!

Moved slideshow to bottom of blog~

2010-08-17T11:47:00.000-05:00

Hi
Just updated my look, and needed more space for slideshow, so look at the bottom of the blog for the new pictures I posted on it. Click of view to see pictures full size.
Thank you,
Rhodeen

I am the second child from the left.

Going to Luchenbach Texas anyone?

2010-08-17T10:43:00.001-05:00

This isn't a sight you see everyday! Just wanted to share another photo from my travels. This was taken on the same weekend as the one from Fredricksburg. And another red letter letterboxing day. This one was a hard one to get to with all the visitors milling around. But this was the first thing I saw coming into Luchenbach. The general store and old post office, was a treat, just like walking back in time. I bought my postcards and asked the man ringing up my order if he could mail them for me, he winked and said we haven't been an official post office for over 30 years, but for a purty gal like you I will send them off for you! He was quite a character and I can see why he still works there after all these years. Also, if you are looking for an air conditioned place to stop and rest, well there isn't any here! And it was very hot. They really sold allot of beer when I stopped at the bar to listen to some good old country music. Hanging from the bar ceiling were boots from Waylon and Willie! It was so much fun to drive all the back roads of Texas. You never know when something will catch your eye and have to stop to see what is there.

Tag update!

2010-08-16T13:19:00.001-05:00

This is a card front for a gift tag. I made this for a friends birthday. This is done with Tim Holtz products and techniques. I love all his stuff and need to really buget this time on all the buying sprees! I also used Sizzix folder, distress misters with very pretty shimmers. I hope you like it, let me know!

Rhodeen

Quick getaway to Fredricksburg Texas~

2010-08-13T13:38:00.001-05:00

I have to tell you that this is the coolest place around! I actually decided to get away and spend some time on my own and did I mention Letterboxing too! Well, you can't go here and not pick up some wonderful carves! I did find some of my favorite carvers here and so glad I came, even if the humidity almost did me in.

It is so pretty here and so many friendly people to talk to. The visitors center is great for finding new and old places to discover. The man in charge was very helpful and tried to get me to go to some new wineries. I did find one I really liked, will go back there next time I am in town. This picture is from Main street and just called to me. I thought is was a great gate, but the vines really made the picture, don't you think? More to come in the next few days....stay tuned!

Rhodeen

I know it's been a awhile....thanks for hanging in there with me!

2010-08-13T13:19:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone!
I have had so many problems with my computer...I know allot of you understand this. So, it finally crashed last week and now I am rebuilt with lots of hard drive and lots of tips from my new IT guy that was such a blessing in disguise! He not only saved all my pictures, which was truly a feat, but all my documents, and sadly my software is in cyber heaven!
I will try to post more pictures of some wonderful classes I have taken since last I posted! Hopefully, no more errors or freeze ups!!! Be back soon! Thank you new followers, hope you will be able to see some cool tags soon!
Rhodeen

Wow, another follower!

2010-05-14T17:51:00.000-05:00

So happy to see someone else added to my blog. It gives me a such a happy feeling....thank you for keeping up with me! I hope to blog more soon. I am having trouble downloading my photos to the site. I will have to wait til I can get someone to help with that little inconvience. I will be back later I hope with pictures! Keep your fingers crossed! LOL
Rho

I have been Letterboxing lately!

2010-04-13T15:01:00.001-05:00

Yes we are in a cemetary! It is a popular place to hide a your letterbox! This is one of our first outings and it was so much fun! Our little group was started by a mutual friend, Bonnie, she has been letterboxing for a long time and showed us the ropes. If you are interested in doing this with a group, family or on your own check out the website below. I am now up to 80 finds and working on my first plant, that is lingo for I found 80 letterboxes and working on carving my first stamp hide so others can find it later. My trail name is Rho's Place and would love for you to take a peek at letterboxing if you get a moment! It's a chance to get out and have a day of hunting for buried treasure. Let me know what you think of this.

Thank you for stopping by,

Rho

http://www.atlasquest.com/

Thank you to my followers!

2010-02-09T22:27:00.000-06:00

Hi followers,
Thank you for keeping up with me on my blog. I hope to get better at this so you can keep coming back!
I really apprecitate all the support.
Have a great week!
Rhodeen

Calendar page for a friends swap....

2010-02-09T22:25:00.000-06:00

Okay, I am on a roll tonight! Should be doing my list for supplies for my class, but had to post this one. This is my submission for a friends calendar page. I did it for August. Wanted that very hot feeling for all of us in Texas! So, I started with several shades of red and yellow, then a touch of gold alcohol inks, to give it that summer shimmer look. Now if you have worked with alcohol inks on glossy paper, you know that no two projects look alike. Everyone you do will be unique, I did 14 for this swap. That being said, it was hard to choose one to keep for myself. The next step is using black Stazon ink to stamp all the flowers and butterflies, using only The Angel Company Stamps. Again, now two will look alike, so don't try to make it look symetrical, it only messes your project up. Now, the border is done with black cardstock and the punch is by Martha Stewart. I hope you enjoy this calendar page, I know I had fun doing it! Thank you for looking,

Rhodeen

Another Tim Holtz idea

2010-02-09T22:05:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone,
It sure takes me awhile to post. I don't have any excuses, well maybe one. I have a hard time downloading my pictures. If anyone knows why, please let me know. The last two times, it froze up my computer and I lost all the pictures I searched for many hours and much frustration! Okay, this is an old one, but new to the Totally Tim class I was taking at the time, I was having fun experimenting. Hope you like it. Let me know, okay. Until next time....well sooner than later! LOL
Rho

Trying to get back on track!

2010-01-03T12:13:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone,

Sorry it's been so long. Things come up in our lives and makes it a slow progress to get our priorities in order. I have taken a few fun classes with a technique club. We make Tim Holtz tags once a month and they are really something wonderful! Every month we try new products and learn some really cool techniques. Here are a couple of unique tags....enjoy!

Going Home

2009-09-12T23:02:00.004-05:00

I had a busy summer, going home after my dad's surgery was part of it. I did not realize until I landed in Las Vegas how much everything had changed in almost 5 years. The last time I was there, we had just come back from England and were on our way to Texas. But what I mean by changes, wasn't just the scenery in Las Vegas, but my family. Too much time has passed. I knew the moment I saw my parents again. I did shock them by coming. They did not want me to worry, but being so far away was not the answer when I felt like I needed to be there. It was a homecoming for all of us. You don't realize what you have missed until you step into their world. Even though it was hard being there and feeling like you really need more time to help get things back on track, it was worth the look on everyone's face to see how much we love each other and so hard to leave again. I miss them everyday and know I have to keep in touch to know they are doing better everyday. It won't be 5 years again before I visit. They are a blessing to me that I want to share with you.
Thank you for coming,
Rhodeen

Trying something new~

2009-07-28T14:18:00.003-05:00

I wanted to share some fun I had with the Calligraphy Guild last weekend. We had to make paper paste for a fundraiser for our Guild. I signed up not knowing what I was getting into except to volunteer. It turned out to be wonderful and I learned so much from a terrifically fun bunch of women! Paper Paste is layers of paint on paper, starting with a light layer and building up to a final layer that shows through to the first. Some very talented ladies showed us some fun techniques. We even stamped and used pastels to make our "art" come alive. It took all day and we still have to go back later and add the last layer to our pieces. Take a look at some of the beautiful paper art.

Yeah, I won on the Spellbinders newest contest!!!

2009-07-21T21:28:00.001-05:00

I still can't believe I won! I have been entering all the Spellbinders contests for over a year. And TODAY, I won for day 10, over 12 new nestibilities! I am so doing a happy dance! Tomorrow is the last day to enter. So, go and put your name in the hat! Who knows who will win next!

Crazy for Tim Holtz tags!

2009-07-21T20:07:00.003-05:00

I just started taking classes at our scrapbook store who loves Tim Holtz stuff, as much as I do. Last weekend it was Christmas in July and we made 6 of his special tags. Of course I was late, not only that the teacher noticed too and called me by name. But, it was okay, I just had to play catch up and boy did I. I sat with 3 wonderful ladies, and they helped me get caught up and we had fun! See there is a reason why I needed to be late, if not I might not of met them. Anyway, we were learning some fun techniques, blending, stamping, embossing, and using alcohol inks. It was turning into some very spectacular works of art if I do say so myself. Everyone worked on the same thing, but no two were alike. There are some very talented ladies in this class. I had so much fun and I won a great door prize too~

Lets get motivated! Start with you.

2009-07-12T00:07:00.003-05:00

Everyday, we think, I will get to that, but we don't. Why do we put that thought in our heads when we know it won't happen. Guilt, things piling up, or just too many irons in the fire? All of the above, but we need to start somewhere. I decided to listen to my doctor and go for a walk. First, I need to do it, and by the time I am done I feel better. Then, I can sort out my day to make it work for me. I feel that way with about stamping, I need to take a walk from it and then come back and it all makes sense! I was just telling a friend that I start cleaning my stamp room when I feel overwhelmed, but now I see that is just a way to come up with ideas. Like finding a treasure box of things I haven't even used. Then, the light comes on and I use something I found in the cleaning process. I know you understand all this, so give me some tips on how you find inspiration, when it seems there is none to be found.

Have a great day!

Not Going To Seminar!

2009-07-08T01:00:00.000-05:00

Celebrating my birthday at Sam's Semi-Seminar since I couldn't go to Seminar this year!!!! Had a GREAT time with all the Red Hots. Thank you for making my birthday very special and fun.

My family means the most to me!

2009-07-04T22:31:00.000-05:00

It's holidays like today that make you wonder, "what will the future hold for us?". I have been a military wife for so long that this holiday stands out the most. Celebrating our freedom, for those serving and have served our wonderful country. It also makes me think of my family so far away, and all the holidays I have missed with them. I miss everyone talking at once, more food than we know what to do with. But mostly I miss the hugs goodbye and promising to keep in touch better. So, on this holiday for our freedom, keep your promises to your family and stay in touch, write, send pictures and most of all say how much you love them. You never know when you will see them again. Happy 4th of July!

It is a wonderful year to have a birthday!

2009-07-04T21:59:00.000-05:00

I know I said I was going to keep this going, but I am back now!

I just wanted to thank all my friends for sharing my birthday with me. First, I was not feeling well, and my friend had planned a surprise Bunco birthday party for me. I was so sorry to miss it...then, she planned another surprise at our monthly stamping at a friends, with cake and cards from everyone!!! Imagine my surprise at missing one surprise and getting another. But the fun did not stop there... She planned another surprise at the Not going to seminar stamping day, more cards and cake! I even had a crown to wear and all. Talk about glad I missed seminar this year, well it was well worth it. To sum it all up, Dawn took me to lunch and more presents! I was so overwhelmed by it all...so glad we are friends!

New to blogging,

2009-02-18T00:45:00.001-06:00

I am sending this out to all my friends who are so supportive of me and my stamping. It is the best way to make new friends and share ideas. I would love to share your cards too. Just email me with your card or project and I will add it to my blog! This card was done to celebrate our Angel Company retreat in San Antonio a few weeks ago. All stamps are from The Angel Company. I will update my site tomorrow. It's getting late and I need to get to bed.