Craft Class Week 5...

 

This was last nights project. We made hanging signs from osnaburg fabric, stencils, a stick and some jute.

I think everyone enjoyed themselves. Here are a few photos I took during class...

 

 

 

Denise will be a pro at sewing by the time she's done!

 

 

 

 

 

Say cheese, Talia!

 

 

 

 

 

They did a great job, didn't they? So many unique ideas. I wish I had gotten more pictures of their finished craft. I don't know what I was doing...

 

Another thing that I like to do is bring in some type of decorating idea or another small craft idea to share with everyone. One that they could easily whip up at home in no time at all.  It's always so nice to have something on hand for the unexpected. Here are a couple of the ideas I shared with them....

 

It's pretty much the same idea as the signs we did, but I made it into a pillow instead. I just love little pillows tucked here and there, don't you?

 

 

 

These are a bit of twist on the snowglobe idea, and so easy to make.

Just an upside down mason jar, or any jar really, and some village accessories. Fun and inexpensive!

 

I hope you enjoyed your visit with me, and that you come back again. I do enjoy hearing your thoughts and comments.

I'd like to give a BIG WELCOME to all of my new members, too!

 

Blessings,

Julie

Some Great News!......

We recently found out that we are going to be grandparents again!
This time it's our middle son who will be blessing us with a new little bundle of joy.

 

Baby's first picture! Due date is June 1st.

 

 

I think they are going to make wonderful parents!

 

It doesn't seem like so long ago that Thomas was born. Oh, how time flies! Now he is 24, and has a family of his own. Danielle has been such a great addition to our growing family. We took to her instantly! She is currently finishing up her last year of nursing school, and will graduate in May. She'll make a great nurse and mommy!

 

Blessings,

Julie

 

 

She's Finally Home...

My sister, Major Tracy Coffin, is finally home after a long tour in Afghanistan!

 

We are so proud of her! Our mom flew down to Texas to be there for her homecoming at Fort Hood.

 

 

It sure has been a long tour for her, as well as all of our soldiers who have been serving overseas.

 

 

This picture was taken a couple summers ago when my sister was promoted to Major. Dad wasn't able to travel to Texas, but wanted to be able to attend the ceremony, so the General graciously offered to fly all the way up here with Tracy to surprise dad (and boy was he surprised!). The ceremony was performed in front of all our friends and family. This picture shows dad and the General pinning Tracy with her new rank. Dad was so proud of Tracy. Sadly, dad passed away in January just before Tracy was deployed.

 

 

Words cannot express how proud I am of my baby sister!

 

 

KABUL -- 7/7/12 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visited Kabul International Airport while enroute to Japan to greet Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen and Marines along with their NATO counterparts.   This is a picture of her shaking hands with my sister.

 

 

This is Tracy recieving an award. It is a medallion that represents the traditions and values of the Army Medical Department.

 

 

Apparently it snows in Afghanistan, too! My sister is the second one from the left.

 

 

 Unfortunately, our freedom is never free. It comes at the cost of many moms, dads, sons & daughters. I look forward to the day that all our soldiers are able to come home to stay.

The next time you see a soldier, don't forget to say thank you!

 

Blessings,

Julie 

November Keeper's Meeting.....

Last night was our November keepers meeting. We had so much fun, but because of the nasty weather not everyone was able to come. It is getting to be that time of year, isn't it?

 

Just for you, I took some pictures of our evening.....

 

 

Such concentration!

 

 

 

We had a drawing for a couple dvd's.....

 

 

...and Sheila won! This was a good thing! LOL!

 

 

The other dvd went to Luann, but she graciously re-gifted it

to Denise....Also a good thing! (wink)

Congratulations ladies!

 

 We missed all of you who were absent, but as always it was a great evening!

 

If you would like to try your hand at making your own rag rug, please visit Lora at Rags to Rugs. She has many beautiful fabric bundles to choose from at really great prices. Thank you Lora!

 

Blessings,

Julie



Craft Class Week 4.....

Tonight we made a family of snowmen out of 2 x 4's. Aren't they cute?

 

 

 

 

Their little hats are made from the sleeves of old sweaters, and their scarves are just scraps of fabric. I added some twigs for arms to finish them off.

 

Everyone did an amazing job making their own snowman families, but the best part of the night was that I actually remembered my camera!

Here are a few pictures from tonight's class....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love my class and we have so much fun together. Everyone has such unique ideas.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you enjoyed my post.

 

 

Blessings,

Julie