Tattered Strip Rose...

 

and a blast from the past.  First the Rose...these don't look like any rose I've ever seen, but this is what the blogger called them.  I found them here, at Katie's Rose Cottage.  A lovely blog.  The flowers are fast and easy.  I still had all my lace out from the pincushions I made, and thought the flowers needed something...

 

A little lace and a sparkly bit and I like em.

 

Pins, hair clips, package toppers...  Pretty, right?

 

I need a little gift for about 30 people, for a service project we do for Christmas each year.  Looking through my stamps for another project, I came across this basket stamp.  You stamp, cut, score, fold and glue.  There is even a little gift tag.  I've made at least 150 of these baskets in the past.  They are simple to make...the hardest part is the stamping.  When you use a large stamp like this you need a firm surface to stamp on.  I just happened to have a plywood board (for yet another project)
that did the job.

 

I stamped about 20 before my shoulders gave out.  You need to use pressure to get a good image.
When you get a less than perfect image, a pen in the same color of ink you're using is a great help.

This is all the information I have on the stamp if you are interested.  I will show you the completed baskets in an upcoming post.

Just had to post a photo of this volunteer maple that took root between the houses.  This may be it's last year since it is in a bad spot for a quickly growing tree.  We have spent $$ to have it trimmed, just to save it for a few more seasons.  I love trees and it's against my nature to just cut one down.  But alas, this beautiful tree may not make it to another fall.  It's only this color for a few days each year, but what a show! 

I got my first spam comment.  It mentioned my spelling...HA HA... ironically not my strong suit.  My dearest daughter shot me a text to tell me.  She was so concerned that I would be hurt.  What a girl!  Thanks sweetie for trying to spare this old girl's feelings.  

Your visits and comments are so appreciated.    Enjoy this beautiful day my friends!