Here is my newest ATC I've received in the WTA....it's from JoAnne all the way from Medford, NY. How cool is it? I just love vintage....the the little boy image is adorable. She does wonderful work. Thanks, JoAnne!
Tomorrow evening I'm going to my friend Leesa's house to scrap all evening. I really want to get my vacation album done. I am in a new swap for a vintage chunky book. We do 22 pages in all and get back a chunky book when it's all said and done with 22 pages from various artists. It's my first try at this and I'm a little apprehensive but excited at the same time. The subject is Leonardo DaVinci. I've found out some intersting facts about him.....he's not just about the Mona Lisa. There's so much more to him. You would find him quite interesting. I'll post pics of the book when it's back to me. It's not due until Aug., so don't hold your breath!! :-)
Thanks for reading my blog, we'll talk again soon!

Well, I promised you more pictures of our trip Thursday to Kirkwood, Mo, and here they are. How about this "flower bed"? I've always thought of putting one of these in my yard...but never have. I think it is such a cute idea. This one was toddler bed size. I think I could handle that.

Here's my DH at the quaint little farmer's market in Kirkwood. I can put words to that look....."hey, you talkin' ta me".

Here I am at The Bug Store, another neat shop in Kirkwood, MO. We bought a new wrought iron address plaque with ceramic numbers for our house here. They had some really awsome trellis'.

Here are more ATC's I've received. There are alot of talented women in this group, and it shows when you see their creative work. I'm so glad to be a part of it. It has become addicting...but what a wonderul addiction.

Wanted to share some beautiful ATC's I've been receiving in the mail. I belong to a wonderful ATC group run by Teri, a great lady with an interest in vintage like me. I won the Winner Takes All for this month, which means that everyone who signed up, sends me an ATC. I've been doing the WTA for quite awhile, but this is the first time I've won. Hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I have enjoyed receiving them. They will all be wonderful additions to my collection.

Inkspot

Well, here are the pics I promised.....and what a wonderful day it was. The weather was beautiful and I really enjoyed the Inkspot. It's worth the trip and is filled with wonderful stamps and ideas. It's tucked inside the downtown area of Kirkwood amongst many other little shops and restaurants and also an outdoor farmer's market, which you'll see pics of tomorrow. So we had to make a day of it. But, of course, we still had to take a pitstop on the way back to Belleville at Soulard's Market....our favorite outdoor market! So now that I'm filled with fruit to last a few days and lots of creative ideas.....well, got to get to work! See ya!

Going to the Inkspot in Kirkwood tomorrow with DH. Isn't he a trooper? Of course, I had to bribe him with promising we'll also stop at antique shops. That won't be a hard thing for me to do either! This is a real cool place I've been told; lots of artsy stamps and such. The other neat thing is you can take all the pictures you want while you're there of all their ideas and they don't care...in fact they want you to. So expect some pictures tomorrow! Since I'm planning on getting into ATC's again, you never know what I might find to help with that endeavor. I've been slacking off on them, trying to get some scrapbooking done. Need more time!!! Never enough of it, it seems. But I know you all feel that same. See ya tomorrow!

NEW ARTFUL BLOG MAGAZINE

Here's a new book out by Stampington & Co. on artful blogging. I think this is really interesting...I know I could use some help on my blog. I can use all the artistic ideas I can get. If you want to check it out and pre-order this premier copy go to www.stampington.com. They have other wonderful things on their website also and great publications.
Today I worked all day cleaning and organizing my scrapbook room; want to paint next Monday. The color I choose for the walls is lime green; green being my fav color! I have plenty of ideas for decorating after painting. Will take some pics when I'm finished.
Oh, and if you want to see it in person, I just happen to be having a Stampin Up Party to help a friend get started in the business on July 15th. Send me a note to let me know you'd like to come and I'll get you out an invitation. The new catalog comes out then. So there'll be a load of wonderful new stamps and such. You can never have enough!!