Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween ! ! !

Well........Halloween is over for another year....Tilly was a princess this year.....she really was having more fun then she looks....I have been putting hats and clothes on her since she was a tiny little puppy. I think she kinda likes it and knows she looks royal ...tee hee..Diane

Halloween 1997

Never having watched "The Drew Carie Show" I really didn't know who Carol was dressed as. But it was a funny lady all padded up to look very round, with a ton of makeup. I thought she was a clown and a great clown at that.. Then at the grade school parade one of the eighth graders was dressed as Drew Carie(they told me) so I snapped this picture of the two of them. Heidi now has two children of her own and has turned into a lovely young woman and a good momma. And Carol..........well she missed turning 60 by a year but she made her mark here, spreading laughter and joy....she will be missed. Call an old friend today................Hugs, Diane

Monday, October 27, 2008

In Memory of Carol


I bought this little papier-mache witch on E-bay................It was made by Kim Hardt. I just love this little witch, she has so much personality. I am the one that is not in to Halloween. But because Carol loved it, I have loosened up a little. Also because of all the wonderful art I have lightened up a little........Its funny, when I saw this little witch....it just reminded me of Carol. I bought it, my husband saw Carol.....I showed a dear friend of mine and she said that's Carol....she would have loved it. At her memorial service they had one of those photo boards...........and right in the middle, the largest picture was Carol in a Santa hat.....She was always fun...........I will miss her laugh.............Diane

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Fall in my Backyard

Just wanted to show some Fall colors this morning.....We planted this tree a few years ago. I had wanted the Red Red colors that we had in our old house before we moved. The first few years I was really disappointed because it turned yellow and some orange but not that Red that I wanted. As it has gotten a few years older it is starting to get better color. Still not that Red but quite beautiful now....Art in Nature..................Diane

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Little Teddie

This postcard was fun.....It was made for a swap on Amusing Muses on Flickr. However I may have to withdraw two of them. I will see, I need to make a few more in the winter theme and see what I come up with. Hummmmmmm.........................................Diane

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

HERE COMES THE BLING....


Well, the top picture is all the loose pages organized by maker. They were swapped out last night until about 11:30. I ran out of bubble wrap so I will have to bring some home from work tonight and the others will be in the mail tomorrow....It was a bigger project than I thought it would be but very fun. I have to admire those who host multiple swaps and the really big swaps with more than 20 people....But I knew what I was getting into after being a player in many swaps over the last couple of years. I will host another one as soon as I think of a good theme and after the holidays when everyone has a little more time. Stay tuned...................Diane

Monday, October 20, 2008

Cookie Monster


This is a postcard I made for the Amusing Muses at Flickr. It is winter theme. The little girl is our great niece who is soon to be two...can't you just see the mischief in her?
This morning my dear husband brought me the mail from the weekend and lo and behold the two last Got Bling? swap members arrived...OMg.....................now the fun starts for me...I am bummed that I have to go to work, I would rather stay home and sort them which may take a day or so before I get them all boxed up........Getting Excited?????? Diane

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Goodies for my Guest


These are the goodies that will be sent out with the returns for the "Got Bling Swap" My friend thought I went overboard................maybe.................but it was so much fun and my very first job at hosting and I wanted it to be special....so everyone will be getting a little surprise from me...
However..............Two returns are still out and I am sure hoping they get here Monday...If it wasn't for the fact that they are both amazing artist I wouldn't hold this whole thing up. But believe me when I say this was a great group and I have been in many swaps before... So hang in there a few more days and I promise you will be HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY....Hugs, Diane