What I have been up to?

Lots…besides working

 I watch the grand kids

And be thankful that I have these days...

...to enjoy Life.

It was Papa Dougs Birthday and there is not better way to celebrate it then with the Grand kids. Lili and Eli were close to his heart with the other not far or in his thoughts.

Before the party we all went to Elis T-ball game...

what a kick!

Ethan is 3 months and a wamping 16 pounds

and showing 2 teeth....

besides having control of most everything.

Still not in the studio...I have been working in the yard....burned the pile of brush today....one of my cool things to do in the spring.
I have gotten the studio cleared enough to see day light so the creative juices need to kick in.
Thinking of all my bloggers and hope you are all well and enjoying each day of Life and living.

Submission to:
Sassy Cheryls Show Me # 72

Door Knobs with a new look...

I got tired of the same 'ol look of gold so I ventured out with spray paint in hand!

1) sand the knobs with fine sand paper

(I went beyond...lamp did not need sanding)

2) spread all hardward out and spray

(I even painted the key to match)

3) allow to dry for 48 hrs. for a good finish

Spray paint used:

Rust-oleum

Metallic paint & primer in one

color: Oil Rubbed Bronze

The is my "Show Me" this week at;

Sassy Cheryl SHOW ME # 64

You can also see what new digi images Cheryl is working on and what others are up to...go check them out!

Also submission to;

Embellishing Life    Craft Catwalk #69

were you can see all types of "Good Ideas" to make your own!

Knitting I will go...

Still crocheting and have taken up a knitting project that I have in my creative mind.

It is a scarf, the finished piece will have the letter "I" on the right and the letter "p" on the left...this is the left side...you can see it a little bit. A B-day gift for my son in April. It's just radom knit, pearl...thats about all I know well in the knitting world.

I am getting along well...the other hip is in need and the knees talk to me also...getting old is not a cake walk although I am thankful for each and everyday of LIFE.

This is a submission to:

Sassy Cheryls SHOW ME # 62

Were I find a joy in my heart and smile!

New Grandson, Ethan and a New Hip...

On Jan. 16th my Grandson "Ethan James" was born!!

He weighted out a wappin 11.3 oz !!

Yep, Vivian and Lilian(Toots)have a little brother.

Another star is born for my blog!!

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I have been through a New hip surgery (17^th) and recovering over at my Moms. Doing well although it is a lot of work, thankful for everything that Mom does.

Here is a picture of KE7OFP Ham with her bone taken out!!!

Enyone for a race!!!

Being a Homecare person for years…I have a lot of memories of my dear Bob Williamson with a smile and a tear.

I say Thank-you to everything…as he did

Ihave a cheering heart to get through the day…as he did.

This may take some time and to think I will need the other one done also…yep…a re-Rund! It will be while but the surgeon said it looks bad also.

My Mom is my model for the cowl I made and will be seen on etsy.

I won a gift while I was laid up on Sassy Cheryl!! Thank-you Cheryl for all you Love of the art...maybe a digi of a nurse or doctor...I need to send a special card to them for all the great care I recieved at St. Johns Hospital.

This is a submission to: Sassy Cheryls SHOW ME #61

To all submitters I will try to come see you later for the hip does not like sitting for to long upright.

Hugs to all my family,friends and followers!!

Onward…I have crocheting and copic art to do!!

Visitors welcome…Love Tootsie

A few of my finished pieces…

Jan. 1, 2012 was the "ROSE Bowl"

Tess' Mother, Leane and I watched the "Oregon Ducks" win! 

With family, food, Rund wiener puppies, knitting /crocheting and a good holiday cheer...all was good!

Neckwarmers by: Tootsie

Modeled by: Tess Rund

Submission to:

 Sassy Cheryl SHOW ME #56

New to Crocheting with a addition...

Crocheting has advanced…here are a few pieces I finished...

These basic scarf's twist and layer with a great look of fashion.

That was it for the basics, I needed more of a challenge....

This black variegated  neck warmer was fun to do and I love the look...I will sale on etsy...once I get it there! I will have more pictures of it being worn.

And then there is a new adventure into knitting...my friend , Carol, introduced me  with...needles and yarn and said, "Here, you can do this!" It took some time but once I got into it I was off and knitting for the finish of the skein!

I got some great encouragement and knowledge from the gals at "Custom Threads" and Carol asking, ""Hows it coming along?" It needs to be blocked and here again "Custom Threads" are there to assist me when I am ready...

So there you have it...so much for "NOT" adding on a new art and its supplies to my life...



Thanks for stopping by and/or following me...Have a Grand NEW YEAR....I have a new Grand-son on his way...the days are counting and Little Toots will have a little brother...Ethan James!

Tootsie

Submission to my friends at:

Sassy Cheryl's SHOW ME #56

My " Nutcracker" donation...

Got your tickets! 

This weekend is the showing of

"The Nutcracker" 

at the Liberty Theater in Astoria, Oregon

I have made a double page spread put into a frame as a donation for the fund raiser which is a auction of ART. 

 There are several pieces on display at "Old Town Framing" on commercial in Astoria...and they are up for silent bidding.

 Ballet

The littlest nutcracker

There are a lot more...come in to see and bid!

That is what I have been up to...for submission to:

Sassy Cheryls SHOW ME #53

Back on the Bus again...

I am now part of a talented team of Bus Drivers.

I had drove bus before from 1978 to 1987

I hated to leave but I had a family to raise by my self and had to leave for better pay.

As years pass and Life changes...I am back to my job I Love.

2011 - 2012

Knappa School District 4

Bus Drivers

Submission to : Sassy Cheryls SHOW ME # 51

Crocheting...

...I never thought I would take up another art. I have been having a lot of fun making little things so far. 

I remembered these hair ribbons back in the day and thought I would make Toots some.

HANDMADE CURLY HAIR TIES & MORE TO MAKE!
Here is what I see each day this fall as I go to work....

 

One ofToots' favorite friends is... Anastasia

Submission to Sassy Cheryls - SHOW ME #50

Clocks in the making...

...a on going project
I started these Doll Clocks 2 weeks ago. Step-by-step they should be done for the holidays.
I will be adding to this posting as I progress to the finishing of 5 to 6 of them!

I made the pattern, got supplies. 
Cutting out the pieces of wood was a joy...I got to use my cousin Debs shop...I will submit that at another time, it is a girls dream wood shop come true!
Then it was preping and painting time and Little Toots got in on that...

Toots' interest is so much fun to see and listen too...

So...we are this far at the end of the 3rd week.

I have 2 jobs that consist of Driving bus in the morning...working at the frame shop and then a noon bus route...what a change in life style to say the least!!

I have replaced the fake glass with real glass, for it looks so much better...I have also been doing more detailing which results into making just the clock and not adding arms, legs and faces.

Here is one that is just about done...5 total to make!

Top left clock, without its frame. It seems to have gotten out the door for a birthday party gift before I got a picture of it finished...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Deb *

This one I finished and will need to make another for these have turned out to be "too fun" to make...!

Onward... more and counting!

Submissions to:

Embellishing Life Everyday -Craft Catwalk # 57

  Sassy Cheryls SHOW ME #52