Small Haul

The World's Longest Garage Sale was this weekend.  It runs from Michigan to Alabama along the US 127 Corridor, right through the middle of Kentucky and just minutes from our house...cool right?!.  Well it wasn't at all cool, in fact it was hot and humid, so humid we called it a day before noon.  There were many things I wanted to buy but my mind didn't seem to be in a purchasing mood, I did find two tiny treasures.  A lovingly beat up 1928 copy of Bible Helps, with beautiful illustrations and fonts throughout.  Also, two boxes of 1940-ish dip pen nibs. That is one small haul.

Internet Inspiration

This picture has been up on my computer screen all week.  I really love this idea and may have the perfect place to try it out.

Source

Our basement is 'sort of' finished...drywall and carpeting mostly but there is a lot that could be done (like getting rid of the enormous 1990's bar).  There is even a tiny bathroom...so tiny that the door rubs up against the toilet when you enter.  I can't help but think this sliding door option might just solve that dilemma and possible bring a bit of style to the future 'kid cave'

Bluegrass Games 2012

Spent the weekend in Lexington with the girls soccer team.

They are a barrel of laughs.

Helping a fellow blogger

Laurel Steven is a fellow polymer clay artist and jewelry maker that I have followed for quite a while.  She is now being threatened with eviction.  Laurel has an Etsy shop and has posted a sale in hopes of raising the money she needs.

You can find her blog here: Rue's Daftique

Esty shop here: Laurel Steven

Angie 

Christmas in July Blog Hop

 Thanks for joining us on the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop!  If you came by way of Karin's blog then you are in the right place.  If you just popped in you may want to start back at the Sparkle N Sprinkle home page to find out about the fun five prizes being given away.  

The first project I would like to share was inspired by old German Putz's, these were little assembled houses from cardboard that were painted and glittered then placed under the Christmas tree.  I couldn't find any house shapes I liked but stumbled upon some lighthouse birdhouses ($1.00 section at the craft store) and thought it was a great compliment to the Christmas in July theme.  These are not at all difficult to make, though you will be covered in glitter from head to toe, directions are on the SNS website HERE.

(click on the picture to enlarge)

The Christmas Hop was also a great reason to finish a project I started last February...glittered light bulb ornaments.  These are real bulbs from an outdoor strand,  I kept some of the lights that burnt out last year. They are glittered in traditional Christmas colors but with all the glitter choices available you could make these in any color to match you decor.  All my stamped images are from Christmas Greetings Stamp Set (386), a very versatile set for altered art or cards.  

glitter bulb ornament directions are HERE

I am sad to share this will be my last blog hop as a designer for SNS, it has been a great time and wonderful experience.  A new call is out to fill some design team slots, if you have an ongoing love affair with glitter and stamps please consider applying at http://sparklensprinkle.com/design_team_info.php

Now it is time to see what wonderful Christmas project Gerlinde has to share at My Creative Corner.

Don't forget to leave a comment on each of the designers blogs for your best chance to win one of five prizes.

Karalee Ingram http://kareescardsandcraftsofcourse.blogspot.com
 April Williams http://stampwillydesigns.blogspot.com
 Jill Jacobsen http://www.stampinghands.com
 Julie Zippel http://backtobasicsandbeyond.blogspot.com
 Shanna Shands http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com
 Barbara Bruder http://www.artandsoulcreations.blogspot.com
 Shona Erlenborn http://shonasstampingstage.blogspot.com
 Marie Berquist http://craftemarie.blogspot.com
 Karin Martin http://karin-withaniforpaper.blogspot.com
 Angie Blasingame http://hopemorestudio.blogspot.com
 Gerlinde Townsley http://mycreativecorner-gerlinde.blogspot.com
 Brenda Smalle http://rubberroomantics.blogspot.com

One more week

Our calendar for June was packed!!  Maria has taken many 4H classes such as nature crafts, creative jewelry, recycled art and beginner sewing.  Robert helped paint murals for the 4H building at the Fairgrounds and just finished a week of Camp Invention.

An invention to pop water balloons.

Next week is the grand finale of summer camps, Maria is taking a quilting class and Robert has advanced photography.  We are all pooped...up too early, to bed too late, and the heat this week is unmentionable.

I have been creating and hope to get the shop up and running again next week.
Stay cool!
Angie

Taking in a ballgame

Just a quick post to say summer living is in full swing. Go REDS