One Year................

        It's been one year since Jim died.  I used to measure the year like everyone else.....from January to December. Now I measure it from September 29 to the next September 29. The same amount of time in both measurings, but a world of difference to me.
       Some of this year went by so quickly that it made my head spin. Some of this year went by so slowly that I thought it would never end. I'm not sure which was worse.
       Jennifer and I went to the cemetery today. We brought some purple flowers (Jim's favorite color).... and a tiny pumpkin to celebrate the coming Halloween. We sat in the sunshine and talked...we remembered things, laughed at some things we remembered and we cried a little too.
       I've still got so many things to ask him, and so many things to tell him. I guess I still can do those things...it's just not the same without his response. I miss him.....a lot.

The Witch's Tea Sampler at Craft Fancy....

I'm done with the Sampler Class for September....the theme was Halloween, "The Witches' Tea". I believe that I cut 39 kits...maybe 40....all done in white and black spider web paper, and trimmed in purple and black.

 I've been seeing little silver candelabra with black candles in my sleep...along with tiny purple cakes decorated with silver dots and a shiny black spider. There are also bottles of "Witch Water" and "Vampire Blood"....because, of course, you need a variety of yummy things to serve at a Tea Party thrown by Witches.  And don't forget the black hat trimmed with purple tulle...every witch needs to be properly dressed at a Tea.

 Right in the center of the Sampler is the invitation to the Witches' Tea. The invitation is cream colored, matted with purple, black and a shiny black oval Tiffany frame. It says,   

                                        "On All Hallow's Eve
                                      At the stroke of midnight
                                     Your presence is required
                                         At the Witches' Tea.
                                      There will be ample
                                          broom parking.

 You must have an invitation to attend the tea, after all, you can't just crash a party...it just isn't done....you might be turned into a toad. (Did you notice the "Required" in the invitation...if a Witch wants you at her Tea Party....you better be there!)

PS I'll post a photo of the Sampler,  as soon as I get my camera and card to work.

No Photos.. No Camera...Be Prepared For Whining

Okay....the gods of photography are definitely not with me. I can't use the camera card in the computer...and now my camera is doing odd things. It takes photos when you press the button to open the lens...NOT when you press the "Take a picture" button. (I know...my technology knowledge is amazing  you...isn't it? :) )   So, not only can I not put my photos into the computer...I can't even take any now.  There must be some residual full moon going on here.    My whine is over.

Hmmm...Still No Photos.....

I did buy a card reader for my camera card....but still nothing comes up on my computer for it. So....I am still photoless.
Sigh.....I'll keep trying.......I have things to show you.

CRAFT FANCY'S FABULOUS FALL SALE!!!!

To Welcome Fall, we are having a Fabulous Fall Sale Event this Saturday, September 14. We will have tons of items on SALE Saturday ONLY... Tim Holtz Stamps & Dies up to 50% off Spellbinders Dies & Embossing Folders up to 50% off Select 12x12 Collection Kits  50% off Select 6x6 Pads 50% off American Crafts Thickers & Punches 50% off Fiskars Punches 50% off Select MFT Die-Namics 50% off There will also be Quarter Paper and $1 Embellishments along with tons of other merchandise Clearanced out.  Be sure to stop by early for the BEST selection.

I Want Photos....

 My computer has decided NOT to allow me to show photos...so I'm going to buy a card reader today . I will show photos if it kills me....or the computer.  :)