Sunday, April 2, 2017

Stitching, and Punching, and Waxing...

Good morning and happy Sunday!  I know, I know, two posts in a week...enjoy it now, it will probably be another year before I do it again!

It is a beautiful weekend with lots of sunshine.  I spent yesterday doing a bit of watering outside the house and bit of finishing of projects inside the house.  Hubby took care of Dad for the day, so I could putter in my craft area.  It means a lot to have a few hours to myself.  Hubby wanted me to leave, but it was so nice to just do some handwork without worry about feeding and changes.

I finished-finished a little punch needle heart that I started, oh, about six months ago.  It took longer to get out my supplies that it did to finish the punching.  I had already painted the heart, but had to give it a quick wax.


In its new home...


I sealed this box, thinking that I would do a chalk paint and then wax.  I may just leave it like this and do simple wax.  Usually, the wooden boxes you get from Michael's look cheap and are much better painted. This one has an interesting wood grain.  What do you think?  Paint or no paint?


I worked a little on my Cherry Hollow stitching.  If I could just stay focused I might actually get it finished. LOL  


I leave you with a beautiful flower from my garden.  I planted these a month ago and for the life of me, cannot remember what they are called.  Old age is not for sissies.  Sigh.


Be kind to one another...

9 comments:

  1. Oh the wood box looks perfect. I like the way the natural grain looks. Your stitching is coming along nicely. The punch needle heart is just perfect. I've gotta pull all my punch needle stuff out one day...if I can find it. :( The bright yellow flower at the end of your post is beautiful. I would love to have a flower bed full of them. Very nice. That was sweet of your Hubby to take over so you could get some crafting in. Wishing you a most lovely day sweet friend. ((hugs)).

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    1. I have missed my "craft" stuff. I know that I've spent a lot of time knitting and crocheting, but there is something about getting your hands on wood, waxing and seeing it come to life. And I have definitely missed my cross stitching. I'm starting to get excited about my farm again. SMILE

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  2. So glad you got a day to putter. The heart is a beauty. So it the wood box the way it is. :) What a pretty, sunny flower. I hope your week is a good one my friend!

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    1. I love this flower...I bought a six-pack, some are striped, these is the "sunniest". LOL

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  3. You are so right about old age!
    Great projects. Love the cross stitch.
    April? How can that be.

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    1. LOL I think I was napping and completely missed March. LOL

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  4. Another post?!?! Lol I'm loving all your crafty projects. Your husband is a sweetheart for giving you time to craft and clear your mind.

    Definitely paint the box! Something spring-y maybe?

    Hmm...not sure on the flower. It reminds me of some red flowers my mom planted once....but I couldn't tell you want they were called....silly brain!!

    Have a great week :)

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    1. LOL Isn't funny how you know you've seen this flower, can place exactly where it was in the garden, but then POOF!! Your brain clears of all further information. LOL

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  5. Glad to hear that you had some time to yourself. And you worked on some very nice things. That punch needle heart looks gorgeous together with the stars. And such nice progress on your stitchy piece. Now I'm very curious to see what you made with the wooden box.

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