Looking Back

Strolling through some blogs this morning I found on Ali Edwards blog a note about our "word" for the year. She challenged us to look back at the word we chose and see where we are today. Here is the post that refers to my word. Trust. Looking back so far this year at this word is a little daunting still. Our family has been through so very much and I can say with a thankful heart that our prayers have been answered. The unknowns are still out there, but they always will be. I feel good about the word I chose but know that this is a word that will challenge me forever. Being the control freak that I am, I constantly want to take back the things that I have previously given up to God. So for me it will always be a battle to let it go, and let it go for good. But that's OK. It is all part of the process. And I trust God to take me through every part of this. After all He knows me best.

Sneak Peek

Time for a sneak peek! I am busy creating a new class at Paper Vineyard. It will be a fun little banner to use at any family celebration. Then there's a twist...it will turn into a mini book after the party is over. How cool is that! I love the idea and hope that I can translate it well into the project. So far, so good. I do love my job...it is so much fun.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Catching Up

What a week it has been! I haven't had a moment to post. First off...class on Saturday was great! We had a small class but everyone had a good time and the wall hangings turned out wonderful. That's what counts. Very happy about that.

On another note...my dad went back into the hospital this week. It has been a long, challenging week. Some ups and some downs. Father's Day was spent at the hospital. But good news...he is coming home today! We are praying that he and my mom get the medical help that they need during this process.

Another "good news" doctor appointment for my son! Yahoo! Great for Colton. We are so thankful. This has been a long year for him and things are going so well. We are grateful for everyone's prayers.

So...hoping that this week brings a little more "boring". That's OK to ask for, right?

Necklaces

They are both finished! I recently gave away a couple necklaces to Diana and to Sherry. Here they are girls. They will be on their way to your homes tomorrow. I truly hope you enjoy them! They were fun to make. Thanks for sticking by me and following this blog. I appreciate it.
ENJOY!!

Final Vinyl

Here are a couple shots of the play last night. They are a bit blurry but this is all I have right now. It was written by Kevin Frei and totally funded by him. They did an amazing job with the set, the singing, dancing, and even all the memorabilia that they had available. Most of the kids were from Hamilton and this was a great opportunity for them. So glad that my son tried out and participated in it. This is something he will never forget. It was definitely special for my husband and I to see....we Wisharts just don't sing and dance, so to see my son do this was so much fun. Again...hats off to everyone! They did an amazing job! Check more out at the link below.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2009/06/07/20090607gr-finalvinyl0607-CP.html?&wired

Weddings, Beeswax & Ghosts.....Oh My!

Last night a small group met at Mystic Paper to share art ideas and play around with beeswax. It turned out to be a night of some WILD stories, the sounds of ghosts and some beeswax fun. Kim brought some small wood pieces for us to use. Mike had the beeswax warmed up and ready to go. The images that were being created were beautiful. Stamping, perfect pearls, painting, even a new transfer technique. The time flew by and before we knew it we had to pack up.
Thanks everyone for letting me join in your Friday night fun! I had a great time, met some new people and thoroughly enjoyed the stories!!

Americana Wall Hanging

Here is a shot of the project I just completed for Paper Vineyard. I also want to give credit to Kim Hesson. She is the one that made the adorable wooden hearts. She does amazing wood cut-outs that we continue to use in our projects at the store. Just so many to choose from! The class will be next Saturday the 20th. We will paint, drill, stitch, sand, etc. It doesn't show in the photos, but there are two stuffed & stitched hearts hanging from the handle. Should be lots of fun!