The Journey Back

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Wordless Wednesday Cruin' Galveston

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

If

. . . I had a

I'd plan a morning ride . . .

I would gather a few books . . .

So many to choose from!

I would sit in the shade . . .

And read a bit

And snooze in the sun. And dream of walks on the beach . . .

And then I think I would plan a Pink Tea Party. So easy to do. I have so many of ideas in my head!

I would think about what dress to wear . . .

Maybe this one . . .

Or I really liked this one I found in an Antique Shop.

I need to hop back on my scooter and grab that dress and stop at my favorite flower shop to order pretty posey's . . .

So many choices. They must be Pink of course!

I must scoot on home and look at my calendar!

Awe the perfect day . . .

Dear friends Your Invited to Tea!

Of course there will be cake!

Save the Date

October 18

Have a great week!

The small print . . .

Most images found on Pinterest. Just search Pink

Here's the parties

MONDAY

Inspire Me Monday

Love Your Creativity Link Party

Busy Monday

Handmade Monday

You Are The Star Blog Hop

Craftastic Monday Link Party

Welcome to the Really Crafty Link Party

TUESDAY

Inspire Me Tuesdays

Lou Lou Girl's Linky Party

Making A Home

All About Home Party

Tuesdays with a Twist

Tuesday Turn About Link Party

Karins Kottage Link Party

Talent Sharing Tuesday Link Up

WEDNESDAY

Team Creative Crafts

Oh My Heartsie Wonderful Wednesdays

Beautifully Made Link Party

Fluster's Creative Muster Wednesday's

Ducks in a Row Wonderful Wednesday

Homestead Blog Hop

THURSDAY

Vintage Charm

Share Your Style Thursday Link Up Party

Encouraging Hearts and Home Party

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop

Grace at Home Party

Crafty Creators Link Party

Create Bake Grow & Gather

Monday, October 17, 2022

Happy Homemaker in Texas

The Weather

It was 59 and windy earlier. It is supposed to rain today and tomorrow. Then sun the rest of the week. Mostly lows M.T.W. upper 50's. Then warming again for the weekend. Low 70s to mid 80's.

As I look out my window

Listening to the wind this morning. I am sure there is rain somewhere.

Right now

Realizing how behind I am. I usually write this post on Saturday!

Thinking and Pondering

All I have to do. The house. The Cowboy. The dogs. My book review business. And now I am helping a FB group that was struggling because the founder needed a break.

How I am feeling

Other than a bit of a sore throat from seasonal allergies pretty darn good!

On the breakfast plate

I have such a hard time pleasing him with his Eggs. I thought this one was overcooked. He thought it was great! Probably because he thought he got 3 pieces of Bacon when really it was 1 1/2.

On the dinner plate

He asked for Shrimp Scampi. A little lite on Garlic. I only had 2 small cloves.

What I am wearing

An old worn out Tshirt and black shorts. I am only hanging around inside. We will go out to Kroger later I will change to a shirt with no holes.

On my reading pile

Can't wait to get them all done so I can read this!

On my TV this week

The Castle in Waco Chip & Jo Anna are doing. Can't thing of the name of their show!

He's been into movies. Indiana Jones the last few nights.

On the menu

Monday His moms Fried Rice. She used Ground Beef. I will use Bison. With Asparagus on the side. I have handful that needs to be cooked.

Tuesday Pot Roast, Potatoes and Carrots, Green Beans and Biscuits

Wednesday Flounder with Jalapeno Cream Sauce over Spanish Rice and Guacamole

Thursday Fried Chicken Wings and Fruit

Friday Tempura Shrimp & Veggies, Avacado Toast

Looking around the house It feels bare at the moment. I moved the big rocker to see where it fits for Christmas.

The rug is rolled up because Domino was sick last night. (hoping she just gobbled her food) , 5 dog toys in a pile on the floor. And the t v on mute (that goodness). He never turns it off . This morning an it is Storage Wars over and over. Followed by Repo people! Thank goodness for mute.

The chair is here now . . .

Last week I mentioned moving the plants and mother's sewing machine cabinet . . .

Now I have a writing space for my Scripture Journaling. And my planning.

The To Do List

Today I need to . . .

Wash dishes

Put away dry laundry. I washed yesterday. (I hang to dry.)

Crochet

Go to Kroger out of Dr. Pepper and Chicken for Dogs

Wash dog bowls and mop kitchen floor.

On Wednesday do Walmart order and have delivered. It is easier having them carry 40 cans of veg, 10 # Rice , 5# Bag of Potatoes, 2# Carrots, Canned Soup, Canned Chicken and Dumplings, Canned Corn Beef Hash, and whatever else I think of.

From the camera

The other day I was washing dishes. I had planned to read when I was done. So I got the book out and put it on the chair.

I turned around and found

this . . .

Ever tried to move a 45# dog just an inch or two to take a picture of the book she is laying on?

Devotional

I am doing Coffee break every day at 10 in the Facebook group.

So that's what I am up too and a few plans. These were all Sandra's prompts.

I am linking to her party. It's over Here The Fabulous Party. . .

It's over Here

And all the regular parties. The list is below.

Have a great week!

Sunday, October 16, 2022

The Fabulous Party

Link your Fabulous Posts

Family Friendly Please

Link your parties too!

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Crafting on Saturday-Prayer Pocket Ministry

Hi ya'll. How's your day going?

Today I am sharing Prayer Pockets that I have ready to send to the Prayer Pocket Ministry.

For a group project this month Encouraging Women a FB group is adopting the ministry.

I used only scraps and leftovers from other projects.

The leaf and Pumpkins were a magazine page. I cut them out and glued on card stock. I layered three pieces together to make pockets to slip in Stickers and little cards for journaling.

Here's what is inside.

Totally scraps. I love making these. Just layered bits and pieces and glued at the top only. The little orange leaf is a piece of ribbon. The Smile little tag I actually got from Penny. She sends me printables she creates to make Prayer Pockets. I used a regular size that I made to layer it.

This pocket folds and has several places to tuck things.

The lace and ribbon is glued to a heart shape tag that was packaging in box of silk roses. I use all kinds of scraps and trash!

I used to have a stamp that was a roller. I sure miss it. It was cool. The black hearts were stamped on a bit of a book page.

I made a few extra things to stuff into pockets. And I will include journaling cards. I got a whole stack marked down at Tuesday morning.

Paper clips are fun and easy to decorate with fabric or ribbon

Text and stamped images layered on bits of paper. Already for tucking

The little green tuck is just a piece of card stock that I had stamped the Butterfly from. I added stickers to decorate it.

Not much goes into the trash!

Perfect for Journaling or writing Scripture on the back.

Wanna see what's in the box?

It is filled with little Fabric and Paper Snippets I have sewn or glued into clusters to use in Junk Journals or Prayer pockets . . .

Full of little treasures

This is a Fabric Snippet Roll

The idea is to sew lots of layers of lace and embellishments on layered fabric. I included a hot pink crocheted flower along with charms.

These are also small fabric snippets or clusters to decorate a journal

Also in the box are a few pieces I have made that I keep for examples. I love all the papers here. The Hexi shapes were white. I used water color to paint them yellow.