VINYL LETTERING BLOG

I am so excited to introduce you to my "other blog", Shady Creek Designs I have been making and selling signs and other goods at bazaars for the last 5 years and have numerous requests for a blog or website to reference so they can see more of what I do. I now have it up and running. Please feel free to browse and leaving a comment is always welcome. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE GETTING COMMENTS.

Spring Party

Spring has been anxious to arrive at our house. Here are a few of our Easter decorations. A few posts back I revealed my new Easter blocks. Scroll down to my March 7 posting and you will see a tutorial on how to make them.

Now is the time to bring on Spring. Go on over to http://southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com/ for a fun spring party to join in the fun.

Monday March 16, 2009

Outside my window... HIGH CLOUDS, LIGHT WIND, NO RAIN SO FAR

I am thinking... HOW NICE IT IS TO HAVE MY OLDEST DAUGHTER AND HER THREE KIDS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS

From the learning rooms... FINISHING UP THE LAST CHAPTER IN COLLEGE CLASS FOR WINTER QUARTER

I am thankful for... Whoever invented Blogs. It is such a fun and creative outlet

From the kitchen... I have some bananas that are pretty dark so I guess I will be making banana bread

I am wearing... black jeans and a red shirt

I am reading... The Necklace

I am hoping... Good health, safety for my family and Good and wise decisions made by our President. (I am actually a little scared for our country)

I am creating... Table runners

I am hearing... the television

Around the house... Remodeling. Living room is getting finished up and hopefully I will be able to paint this weekend and then the french doors can go in.

One of my favorite things... watching grandchildren

A few plans for the rest of the week... up my blogging skills. (there are some really talented bloggers out there)


Here is a picture thought I am sharing...This is my father-in-law and his sister wearing some funny glasses. We had so much fun with those glasses at our family reunion a couple of years ago. What a hoot!

GOODWILL FINDS

I found this pedestal cake plate the other day at Goodwill. I can't believe my luck, I never find the good stuff.


This is a casserole dish I found today at Goodwill. I have zeroed in on black and white dishes and hope to be able to find many more to add to my collection (of 1 so far).

EASTER BLESSINGS

I finaly got my Easter blocks finished and not a day too soon. It's time to break out the Easter decorations and put some spring into my life. Just like Santa at Christmas, the Easter bunny is celebrated by the world but it is my wish to let them have their place but always remember the true meaning of the holiday. It is the resurrection of Jesus Christ that we need to celebrate and rejoice and a new beginning for the earth with flowers bursting forth. WELCOME SPRING!

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FOR TODAY March 9, 2009
Outside my window...Clouds, sunshine occasionally and sometimes snow

I am thinking...How much fun we had having Landon spend the weekend with us. What a blessing to have grandchildren living so close that we can build strong bonds with them.

I am thankful for...Friends and family. The FHE group are coming here tonight for a spiritual lesson, refreshments (banana cream pie) and fellowship.

From the learning rooms...Going to register for spring quarter at school today.

From the kitchen...I really need to clean out the refrigerator, I don't know how I manage to let little dishes of leftovers accumulate, but somehow they seem to multiply. I guess I don't feel as guilty throwing out food once it starts growing little green hairs on it. (I can't believe I just admitted that)

I am wearing...Beige sweatshirt and green cords

I am creating...I will be making 2 baby quilts for our book club to put together layettes for the hospital

I am going...To the college to register for classes at 2:00 p.m.

I am reading...Blogs (too many, I must budget my time and not spend so much time doing this while I have other more pressing matters to attend to.

I am hoping...For better weather.

I am hearing...Big band music playing. I love the big band era.

Around the house...Need to do some tidying up before company tonight

One of my favorite things...Being inspired by others talents.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Classes, quiz, homework, bookclub.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...This is our sweet Landon who spent the weekend with us.

EASTER BLOCKS

My daughter, Tasha, saw some cute blocks that spelled "EASTER" in a magazine recently and decided she wanted to make some for herself. She has helped me do quite a few bazaars where we make and sell wood signs and other things with vinyl lettering on them. It seems we never get to make anything cute for ourselves so that's what we set out to do.



First off, we get our trusty old chop saw out and cut the wood. For these blocks we used 2x4's and 2x6's.




Next we sand and paint the blocks. While she is doing that I go to my computer and work on the lettering. I choose the font and then play around with the size and placement of the letters. Choosing a font can be a little time consuming because you want to choose just the right look for the particular project.

Applying the lettering is not that hard. You just make sure the paint is good and dry and carefully peel away the backing paper so that the letters stick to the tape. (You will have a mirror image of the letter, so don't panic). Then you line up the letter on the piece of wood, being careful not to press down until you have the placement right. Once you have the letter where you want it then press with the edge of a credit card or the back of a spoon to make sure the letters stick. Gently peel off the top piece of tape and TA DA! you are a pro.





Didn't they turn out cute. When I make my set I think I will put cute bunny ribbon around the outside of each block with a bow on top. I will try and get my set done soon and post a picture. I think I will also glitter my set. Tasha doesn't want to glitter hers because she has a little guy who would probably pick it all off. (Three year old little boys just don't understand "glitter")

My Friend Did a BAD, BAD Thing

I have a friend from chruch that did a really bad thing. Now don't go thinking that it was illegal or anything because she thought she was doing something nice. She volunteered to teach a class on basic jewelry making and I thought I would try my hand at it. After completing a braclet and earrings to match it was all over for me... I was HOOKED and there was no turning back. I cannot go by a Michaels, Craft Warehouse, JoAnns or Walmart without feeling the need to just peek at the bead section. It has seriously gotten into my veins.

Well anyway.................this is what happens when I get going on something crafty or creative.






P.S. I probably have enough beads to make at least that many things, maybe more.

Simple Woman's Day Book

FOR TODAY (MARCH 2, 2009)...
Outside my window...SUNSHINE AND CLOUDS
I am thinking...i REALLY NEED TO GET SOMETHING DONE BESIDES BLOGGING
I am thankful for...MONDAY'S, A NEW START TO A NEW WEEK
From the learning rooms...(if this applies)
From the kitchen...THINKING OF MAKING RICE CRISPIE TREATS
I am wearing...KHAKI CORDS, RED SHIRT
I am creating...JEWELRY
I am going...NOWHERE, NOT EVEN THE STORE (NO MONEY TO SPEND)
I am reading...NOTHING AT THE MOMENT BUT SHOULD BE READING THE BOOK FOR BOOK CLUB NEXT WEEK
I am hoping...THE STOCK MARKET STABILIZES SOON
I am hearing...LOW HUM OF TELEVISION IN THE FAMILY ROOM
Around the house...LITTLE PILES OF CLUTTER: NOTE TO SELF, GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND MAKE SOME HEADWAY
One of my favorite things...THE NEW PRINTER
A few plans for the rest of the week:SCHOOL, GETTING A BID TO REDO THE BATHROOM, START LOOKING FOR BATHROOM FIXTURES, TEMPLE ON SATURDAY
Here is picture thought I am sharing...
...THESE ARE MY MAKEOVER PLATES. I HAD J-O-Y ON THEM FOR CHRISTMAS AND NOW I HAVE: SHARE FAITH, OFFER PRAYER, GATHER HOPE

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