Lessons Learned. . . . huh?

Yes, my honeysuckle peeps, three more ATC Alphabet cards for your enjoyment on the Sunday afternoon. We are now at L, M, and N....... I call them Lessons, Marie, and Nunnery. Each were fun in their own way,

L = Lessons Learned?

M = Marie's Folly

N = Nunnery

All of you know the devil is in the details and many times when I create I just start looking and looking knowing somewhere is that special little detail that will set the ATC off..... For example, I can't tell you where I found the "believe" but felt it was perfect for this ATC.

And now a look-see at my one of the pieces of art I bought in June at Theresa Martin's art show. Love it or how do you spell M-A-G-I-C-A-L. Yes, it is hanging on my wall. I always love the shadows my lamp throws on the wall at night!

You all have a fab evening. Will try to get back to you the middle of the week. Been a busy weekend. Manage to play cardio tennis yesterday, had lunch with Theresa to pick up my art work (you will see the second one soon) and today being doing the usual errands and chores. Not sure I shared this with you, but well worth a second time for those new to the blog,

"A note from the Universe:

Its not the day you have to handle, but the moment.

Its not the dragon you have to slay, but the fear.

And its not the path you have to know, but the destination,

What a relief, huh?"

From Harley, Rat, and me, hugs and kisses and warm and fuzzies. Always remember - the moment, the fear, and the destination when you are feeling low..... Relief is not far off. Trust me.  ;   ]

Some days you're the bait and some days you're. . .

Just a very quick visit, over coffee. I so love my Wylde Women's Wisdom thoughts I receive each day that I had to share this one with you along with photos of my dear dear "Dilbert" following our staff meeting yesterday and then today. YES, there is a lesson to be learned from the dummy.  He got in the mood to celebrate, celebrate.... and that was yesterday....... A thought from Tammy,

"Marlynn

When you are tired, rest.

When you are disillusioned, have a look at your expectations

(and where they came from).

When you are confused, spend some time with a friend

who loves you enough to listen but not to try to fix.

Notice I don't say "If you are tired"

I say "when."

When You acknowledge things, you are prepared for them.

Acknowledge cycles in your life,

because they're going to happen.

Tammy Vitale"

And just like in life, and just like Tammy said, we need to acknowledge cycles in our lives. Some days you are up and some days you can be just like Dilbert...... the day after.....Have a great day, peeps, remember it is Friday. Celebrate your joys thru the cycles of you life. Enjoy your java. Yum Yum

The Nightmare Creation

It has been going on two months since I created anything.... Two months.

And today it happened, boys and girls,

It happened. The Nightmare was born and really isn't done yet. Those of you who know the way I create realize this is just the beginning. I will be adding to this creation but wanted you to see the beginning product.

Not sure where this creation will lead but I can say a little purge goes a long way to help one's creativity, and YES, I did clean up the space when I decided to call it a day. Hope you are enjoying the fireworks tonight. I will try to be back later on in the week. It has been fun being back with you, my buds!

Good Day breezing through the Honeysuckles

Happy July 3rd and the Breeze hopes you are having a wonderful Sunday.  So far I have. The day started with a cup of java and a good book,

with the boys in the corner of the patio happy after a few good thunderstorms last night,

if you look close they still have some morning rain drops dripping.  Yesterday was a stellar day with a find I could not pass up. I have lusted after this cookware for a year,

But the cost has been a little high until I found it at Bed, Bath, and Beyond...... Move over Second Hand Rose, I have walked into the store. Oh Boy! -- The price on the display model was wrong, do tell, and when they rang it up I called them on the price. Well I got money off the original price plus 20% discount coupon off the original cost and wow was it marked down. LOL. Well at least they pulled the other pots to "reprice" after I walked out of the store.

Last night had minestrone soup and garlic bread in my new pot..... Yes, I do have a pot to ______ to do whatever you would want to do in a pot.  Tonight will be Bar-B-Q chicken, corn, and scalloped potatoes. Hello, 4th of July.  I did get a little more cleaning done and four bags to the Goodwill.

A few photos of one more section in the "room."  Yes, I watched three hours of Hoarders last night and it really did get me going this morning.  

OK, enough of organizing. I wanna show you three more alpha ATCs. And you thought I forgot! Here we go where we left off, Q is for Queen and off with their heads,

P is for Paper Chase - this is one of my favorites in the 26 cards. I used an old newspaper, compliments of Elizabeth over at Altered Book Lover, all about someone who fell on some scissors.... yes, fatal.  Remember that boys and girls. Always know where your scissors are!

O is for the Oracle of Delphi. Love that ancient story and enjoyed making this card.

Ok, until tomorrow. I might take a day off and create one thing tomorrow  I do keep saying that and then I tackle another load of stuff. I am going to let you know, that I am donating craft supplies to a senior citizens home. Makes me feel good to turn loose of stuff that I have "outgrown" and now another will enjoy. Hugs to all and I need to put the chicken in the oven.

When in doubt, call 1-800-Hoarders, not me.

I am sure we have watched this Hoarders show at some point and can I bet we have thought - "OH no, not me." That stuff is "art" stuff that I create with and OK I may have three exact items exactly the same because I loved it three times over and forgot I bought it? Well, maybe not all of us because I know a few of you out there are extremely organized. I read my Julie Girl talking about that at times in her FaceBook posts.

Well I am going to assume by the title of this post, you now have figured out what I have done all day long. First of all, I want you to remember that I have done my "office" work in some way or another for 23 straight days.

The meeting is over! It was successful due to many staffers working hard and long hours on site, and yes, Harley and Rat assisted, also,

So I took a day off only to begin cleaning the craft room/studio/guest bedroom. Oh my, oh my, I have been lost in Wonderland, if you can call it that. But several small areas are done which is a start. I sometimes will self-sabotage myself by thinking if I can't do it all, then I can't start on it because I will never ever get it done and then I sit on my fat butt. So there, I admitted it. *sniff*  *sniff* but I am now back with you in the fold, my blogger buddies, yes I AM. You know, I should have taken "before" photos but you would have called Hoarders for me, yes you would..... The beginning,

Elizabeth, Altered Book Lover, inspired me several years ago and is still an inspiration on space organization. I take a lot of photos, yes she suggested this, since I can then remember where I moved something to because by habit I will go to the old place and stare in disbelief because said item is not there.

I moved this white shelf  from the window to sit on top of my  "work bench" - I bought this monster "work desk" from Lowes one Christmas and it took forever to put together - but has been worth the angst.

Moved these items from another area where I moved my Clip It Up whirly twirly (it takes a lot of space but really is worth it),

It is amazing as you start one area and move stuff - it slowly comes together. All my little Martha's all in a row....

And in the upper right hand corner, my Claudine-paper-scrap-wreath which is one of my inspirations,

Sewing Diva,

 

and Martha Diva,

and me Diva,

and as the day comes to a close, and another Hoarder selects not to bring home another item until there is a place, I will remain lost in the craft room crawling around trying to find the trashcan which is now buried under so much garbage which I have decided to part with. Promise to see you tomorrow my little peeps. I need to take some trash out! Hugs and remember I AM BACK!

How to Play in Traffic 101

My dear Honeysuckle Breeze Peeps:   You've been fantastic the last two months. I know I haven't posted much and am in the countdown until July 1 when a number of meetings will be off my plate and I can come out and play more with you! Favorite quote for today......

"Carry a jar of bubbles in your car. 

Add a little fantasy

for the next traffic jam." 

Jennifer Louden

Worked yesterday and today. Did get to do cardio tennis yesterday morning. I chose to work since it caught me up and my Monday will not be as bad as it might have been! LOL  I head to the two meetings on Wednesday and will return next Tuesday. I am pretty certain that Harley may be able to keep you up with my activities since I will be busy and the little red dog will be roaming the halls of the hotel. Hopefully staying out of trouble, but we do know him don't we.

Today, we will treat you to three more  letters:  R, S, and T. These three were really fun way back when!
(do you realize I haven't created anything since way back when?)

R = A Royal Pain - (oh yes they were, see the look in their eyes)

and then there was S = Behind Closed Doors - Sorcery 101:

and last is T = and Baby Makes Three. This is a favorite since I used up the last of some fun lace I had:

And now it is time to go thru a few papers I did bring home from work - Now Now - it is called "purging" the old files! Y E S and then I will run out and buy a jar of bubbles and play in traffic under the full moon. Is there a full moon?  Smooches and Hugs and I promise not to stay away so long. And a little tease for you, when July 1 shows up, we will have a few give aways!