I took this picture at my folk's place in northwest New Mexico and created this frame for it. It will be dad's Father's Day gift when they come back in October. I purchased the frame at a new store called Big Deals, kind of a cross between Big Lots and a dollar store, for $1.99. It was white with Mother's Day writings in bright red. I colored the edges with alcohol inks (and I have lovely green & brown fingers to show for it). I cut out strips of
Amelia SWIC paper and adhered with Royal Coat Decoupage Finish. I then stamped the tag with the Eccl. 2:3 scripture from the
Be Still set using Noir PH ink, added the eyelet from the
Amelia Hardware kit with the
Crop-a-Dile and added the 3 shades of rafia. I adhered it to the corner using
1/4" Wonder Tape. Turned out pretty good, I think!
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This sunset picture was taken standing out our back door last night. Isn't it something!!
I did not alter this picture any other than shrinking it to a size I could upload here. I think I may have to print the larger image and frame or use on a card.
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And this "bug", which looks like a strange grasshopper was fleeing our house when Dean started spraying for termites, spiders, and the like yesterday. It is about the size of a thumb! I also seen HUGE caterpillars the size of my pointer finger! I've been told they'll become butterflies. Just some amazing critters here in the desert.
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I'm getting excited about going to Dallas on Friday. Talked to my brother yesterday afternoon about our arrival time so he can pick us up. Also told him to get a wheelchair for my mom's use at the Dallas/Fort Worth airport. I'll start packing tomorrow, been doing laundry today. So, I now need to get clothes out of the washer and into the dryer. Hope you're having a great day!
3 comments:
LOVE the frame Carol! I still have the one I received as a prop swap from you!!
Wow Carol - you have been busy with water, bugs and a trip! Never a dull moment! I hope you have a great time and I will look forward to seeing your creations when you return. I love all the things you have been posting! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent!
Love the frame and the pics- I should've taken pics of the grasshoppers covering the MD beach... yes, grasshoppers!!
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