Happenings of the Past Week

First is the quilt block I made for the

August Quilt Block Lotto drawing. 

 Don't know who the winner will be but whoever should have

very pretty quilt when all is said & done.

Next event of the week was my grandson

removing a bush that was trying to over take

the back walkway.  He has worked his heart out

on this "monster" bush:)  And it looks so much

better already...can't wait until it is completely gone and

I to do some landscaping there.

Mid-week we decided to give Chinese take out a try...

Very tasty :)  We will definitely do that again.

The garden gave us quite a batch of green beans:)

I was able to can 15 jars...from the looks of the garden

I should get another 15 by the end of this week:)



And to finish the week off I did get all my card swaps done:)

 

We also did get our first week of school completed:)

Very productive week.

Thanks for stopping by.

See you again soon.

Hugs & Blessings,

Terry

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

                                                   Matthew 5:7 (NIV)

Time To Go Back To School...

Well it is that time of year...again...already...

I spent the last two days organizing and straightening the
 school room:)  I have spent the last two weeks going
over the curriculum for this year...

and as of tonight I am ready for school to start on Monday!

The books are in the desks and the first week's

lesson plans are complete...sigh of relief.

Here we come 7th & 8th grades!!!

I pray for God to bless our upcoming school year.

To give me wisdom, strength, patience, and knowledge

to be the teacher He wants me to be. And for my 2 students

to have open eyes and minds to learn as God 

 directs our steps each day.  Amen

Hugs & Blessings,

Terry

Train a child up in the way he should go,

Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

                                            Proverbs 22:6



Grapes and More Grapes

This the first year that our grape vines

have produced...and I am very happy with

them.  Next year should be even better:)

This quite a large bowl,

which I ran though my Dear Grandmother's colander.

After  smashing them,

cooking them,

squishing them,

ladling them into jars,

and processing them.

I came up with....

12 jars of Grape Jelly!!!

Yes, I am very happy :)

Still have green beans left to harvest

and blackberries & raspberries

in the freezer to work with.

Check back in for more

"canning progress".

Hugs & Blessings,

Terry

July DJSP Gift

My wonderful Dear Jane Secret Pal

once again out did herself.

She has a embroidery machine and I was

blessed to receive some of her work this month.

Two beautiful blocks that could be the beginning of a quilt.

(hint, hint, hint)

Wouldn't they be gorgeous with black sashing...

that would really make them POP!!!

The lace bookmark was also made on

her embroidery machine.  So very pretty.

Already in my Bible.

And of course, the July digi card.

I really look forward to seeing the

digi card each month.  She has some

beautiful designs.

As always I love my gift:)

Only problem this month is

she has me wondering if I need an

embroidery machine...

Many thanks and hugs and blessings to my Secret Pal.

 Hugs,

Terry

July Paper Crafting

Running a bit late with my July card making and

challenges post, but here they are:

Christmas in July card

Around the House challenge...

I had to use something from around the house on this

card (recycle), I chose the pictures from an old calendar.

The Build a Sketch Challenge

Different Kind of Card

Love this little onsie card:)

Male Themed Card

Mystery Item Card

The Fall leaves were the mystery item

that I was sent top work with.

New Technique Challenge

The background was the new technique,

using ink and saran wrap.

And last, but not least was the 12 x 12 Paper Swap.

I was to use one sheet of 12 x 12 paper to make 4-5 items

for 2 different people.  I love these swaps:)

Thanks for stopping by.

Hope you enjoyed your visit:)

Hugs & Blessings,

Terry