RAIN....I think we've had enough

We've had a goodly amount of rain this past week.  Spring Showers are way overrated!

I had my eyes examined this past week and I'm getting two new pair.  The VA is treating me well.  Of course the exam was free as are the frames I chose for everyday wear.  But the cost of lenses are unbelievable!  Under $650 for both pair.  If you are entitled to VA care find out what they offer..

Saturday I went to the neighborhood garage sale in Southwood where Sonsearae and Chris live.  A fun few hours with younger people is good for the soul.  Their neighbors Marge and Jose ferried us around and we saw a lot of stuff we didn't need or buy.  But I did find a jacket, blouse and some napkins and paid a whopping 4 bucks. 

Jim got a new pair of work boots...very comfortable and they have the Texas flag on them.  I'm sure he'll get a lot of use out of them because they don't weigh anything! 

Handmade cards because:

No one displays an email on the mantle or

Shows off a tweet on the fridge or

Saves a Facebook post in a box of treasures

Total for the year, 156 cards made

These papers are from Echo Park. They have such feminine designs and it's fun putting the cards together.  This is the O Happy Day kit

Club Scrap had a challenge so I dug out some paper and had a go at winning using tis sketch we had to follow.  I didn't win but the cards turned out well

Wendy Cranford's monthly kit included some lovely butterfly papers so I made these. I thought they turned out well.  Stampin' Up! supplies

The Flowering Cactus bundle is retiring and I'm sad to see it go.  The colors are so pretty.  Once the papers are gone I can use the stamps to make more cards

All is right in our world...

 

So Tiny!

So...How are you coping with your areas restrictions?  I have no idea how long this virus will be around but everywhere there are people suffering.  Not from the virus but because of it.  I think there will be a lot of foreclosures on small venues.  And stockpiling?  I think that's going to be an ongoing process for everyone even with stores placing limits.  I've already seen where milk, bread etc. and basic commodities are being bought on a daily basis by some families.  Seriously,  large families can go through a gallon of milk along with a dozen eggs daily.  No wonder there was a problem getting toilet paper!

How will you cope with shortages?  It will be interesting to see how the younger generation will deal with this.  

I have another praying mantis baby! He is so tiny.  I watched one grow up last year on the plumeria.  Perhaps this little guy will stay around

My tomato plant doesn't look all that great but I've picked one tomato in the past week and there are more getting bigger.  I'm sure I'll toss it when it gets hot and flowers fall off.

Still staying home for the most part.  Neither one of us want to get this virus.  We have enough medical issues already!  Boo went to the groomer this morning and he looks ever so much better.  Our hair salons are beginning to open but I'm sure loyal customers will be taking all the appointments for awhile.  I was getting my hair cut at the Aveda Institute and I'm not sure when or if they'll open.

Our day has been overcast so Jim took advantage of that and washed the truck.  It looks better too!

My goal again this year is to make 500 cards.  

7 May 2020...105 cards

Handmade Cards Because:

No one displays an email on the mantle

Or shows off a tweet on the fridge

Or saves a Facebook post in a box of treasure

These are larger cards from a Pinecone Press Kit.  I love the retro look

The May monthly kit from Wendy Cranford at Luvin' Stampin' features all this lovely Tropical papers and images.  I'm in love...All Stampin' Up! product and I even had the proper, matching card stock.  The pineapple card has some inking on the edges and I rounded the corners

These five are made with just paper!  Quick and easy.  I did add some burlap ribbon to the bottom set of cards

Which one is your favorite of these tropical cards?

No matter what unfolds with Covid 19 make sure you take care of you and those you love.  Do what you have to and stay healthy

All is right in our world