I was the smartest woman in the room...

Just a quick wood project to share today.  I made this for my friend for her birthday a few months back. I probably need one for myself too!!!

I saw this saying on Facebook and just had to make a sign. Hope you get a laugh out of it! ♥ Sue 

Enjoy the little things

In these crazy times, we all need to step back and enjoy the little things in our life.

I have tried to write this post several times but my heart is aching and that makes it hard to share with you all.

I made this sign as my Christmas 2019 annual wood project. At that time the sentiment was speaking to me. I am in the process of slowing down, retiring from my job and recharging my batteries- enjoying my home and my family. Looking forward to crafting and working on my wish list of projects. 

Today this means so much more... My oldest brother died unexpectedly last week.  I am sad, teary eyed and heart broken. 

He was always there for me. If I needed help, he was there. He and his wife  helped me take care of our Mother when she was in hospice. We were a team and could depend on each other. 

I feel a bit ungrounded. 

I will be ok. We will all be ok through these crazy times. 

I have had numerous crafty friends send me Sympathy cards. They mean so much to me. Thank YOU!

It's just a reminder of why we crafters do what we do...our creations touch hearts! Mail a homemade card today, brighten someone's day. 



Love your family- let them know you love them and

Enjoy the little things...♥ Sue

Father's Day Card and Wood Project

Father's Day Projects 2018

I made this card on my wonderful and rare jammie day last week. The pattern is designed by Lettering Delights and was purchased from the Silhouette Store HERE.  I always call my Dad Papa Bear-so this is just perfect! The bear and tree were cut with my Silhouette and the sentiment was print and cut. 

I made this sign for him too.  The chalkboard base is leftover from a past Christmas project I made and worked perfectly for my wooden letters and tools.  I cut everything out with a scroll saw, and then primed and painted them. (I let him choose the colors- Orange is his favorite color)  I used my Silhouette to cut the patterns out of vinyl for this project (Simple Tools).  I used a 'shaky' font for his name because I knew my cutting would be shaky anyway.(smart thinkin'!) This is not as easy as it looks, but I hope to get some time after cherry harvest to get a little practice in!  If you are on instagram check out @sawdustjunkies , @thenorthandpine, @lushlemonco  just to name a few of the  wonderful scroll saw artists!

Thanks for stopping in!

♥ Sue