YEARS AGO I MADE SO MANY CRAFTS, I STARTED WITH WOOD, I WOULD CUT OUT SANTA CLAUS, SNOWMEN, CHRISTMAS TREES, YOU NAME IT I CUT IT OUT, SANDED THEM ALL, I WOULD DRAW ON THE PATTERN, OR SOMETIMES I WOULD CHEAT AND TRACE IT ON. THEN I WOULD PAINT IT, SPRAY IT WITH A SATIN FINISH, AND
THEY SOLD LIKE HOT CAKES. THAT'S OVER TWENTY YEARS AGO. I STARTED TO MAKE CARDS, THEY DID FAIRLY WELL, WREATHS, AFGHANS, ANGELS, SO MANY I LOST TRACK, BUT I ENJOYED DOING IT. BUT......................
NOW, IT'S LIKE PULLING TEETH, MY HANDS DON'T WORK LIKE THEY DID TWENTY YEARS AGO, BUT...............
I'M HANGING IN, AND DOING MY BEST.
HERE IS A CARD I MADE, I ALSO DECORATED THE INSIDE................................................................
I ALSO MADE PACKAGES OF NOTE CARDS, I DIDN'T DRAW OR PAINT THE LIGHTHOUSES, BUT THEY CAME OUT REAL NICE.
REMEMBER MY FLOWER PRESS, WELL, 
I BOUGHT A SHADOWBOX FRAME.......................
AND, FRAMED THE QUEEN ANNE'S LACE. I GAVE IT TO MY DAUGHTER JACKIE TO HANG IN HER TEA ROOM. (AS WE CALL IT) I HAD A HARD TIME TAKING THE PICTURE, BECAUSE OF THE GLASS.
THAT IS WHAT I ACCOMPLISHED THESE LAST FEW DAYS, BESIDES SHOPPING, AND GOING OUT TO LUNCH.NOW I MUST GO AND CATCH UP ON ALL YOUR BLOGS.
HAVE A NICE DAY. RIZZI
What lovely moments these while reading your writings, dear Rizzi!!! You write soooo well! I laugh and figure how wonderful would that be if I could listen to all those words directly from you on a conversation!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is unique!! I can see all you do comes from heart!
Spring is wet and cold around here, sweet friend! Tea & sewing is what I feel like doing!!!
Kisses and more more kisses!!! Bela.
Oh Rizzi...your cards look so sweet. The puppy is adorable and the lighthouses are fabulous.
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Good morning Aunt Riz! I wish I lived closer because I'd help out with those crafts. I remember when I was younger - the glitter and glue would always come out around the holidays. I've got to get back into making gifts for people - last year I made marmalade and it turned out great, it's your big brother's favorite! I love all of the cards you posted - that puppy is adorable and the lighthouse cards look so professional. Ciao,bella!
ReplyDeleteOh Rizzi, I think you are doing fabulously! Love everything you made and that shadowbox with Queen Anne's lace is inspired!
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Claudia
Hi Rizzi,
ReplyDeleteYou are incredibly talented and creative! I love the pressed flowers that you framed. I also can't get over how sweet the dog card at the top is :)!
How/where did you learn all this, you must be naturally creative.
Did you ever try and publish your childrens book, it was wonderful! I wish I were. a better illustrator, I would love to add more drawings to my books....you have a gift,
Wishing you a lovely day
Xx
Bunny
Aunt Riz, the puppy card is so adorable. You are such an inspiration. I love the shadow box with the Queen Anne's lace, that is a terrific idea. I need to get out all of my fabric and come up with some new ideas. The fall season is a good time to start such projects. I hope you're having a great day. xoxo
ReplyDeletethose are all beautiful. you still have the touch of doing beautiful work. rose
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