I just got back from visiting two friends. One is recuperating at home the other is in the hospital awaiting surgery. I took them gifts and was thrilled when they both pushed right past the presents to get to the card in the bag. I made custom cards for them this morning and was so happy to see how much they appreciated them. It's wonderful to be able to give gifts but the best gift of all is making them smile!

Get well FAIL

Unfortunately my "how to get well" instructions did not work. I still managed to have a great time on vacation (apologies to my hosts who were all victims of my germs). The photo was taken at the top of Diamondhead. My legs were sore for 3 days from the climb so please do your best to enjoy it.

How to get well.

Step 1. Rest
Step 2. Cold-Eeze 5x per day
Step 3. Rest
Step 4. Emergen-C 1,000 mg Vitamin C 4x per day
Step 5. Drink lots of water
Step 6. Eat chicken soup
Step 7. Rest (Get an iPad so you can stay in bed to read email)
Step 8. Repeat "I feel better" up to 20x per day
Step 9. Did I say Rest?

Nobody likes me.

I'm having a down in the dumps day today and my blog gets very little traffic. Anyone have any ideas for how I can gain more interest from the general public? I even published my July freebie and nobody seems to want it. Suggestions please! Don't worry about hurting my feelings - I can take it. :)

Wait for it . . . . .

JULY FREEBIE! One set of four Christmas cards (with envelopes). It's not too early to start preparing for the holidays! Sample pictured here. Leave a comment if you want them. Email me your address if I don't already have it.

My flowers need purpose.

I learned how to make these lovely fabric and ribbon flowers last weekend. I really like them but I'm not sure what to do with them. A pin, a hair clip, a key chain? They are about 3" across in size. Any suggestions?

Nice Tomato

Learned how to make this tomato placemat at the ASG (American Sewing Guild) Christmas in July event. The technique was fun and super easy. Go here for info on the Austin Chapter: http://www.asgaustin.org/