Amish Country

This is the hotel where we stayed at this past weekend.  It had a lovely garden, gazebo, and pond.

A photo of me near the garden.

A photo of my handsome husband in the gazebo.  

Many horse and buggy are seen along the roads.

 A couple of horses waiting patiently for their owers to return.

Another view of the countryside.

We had fun feeding the colorful fish.

We had the good fortune of watching a wedding at the gazebo yesterday afternoon.  I so wanted to take pictures, but I didn't want to be a wedding crasher!:-)  Anyways, I hope you enjoyed viewing the photos!  It was great to get away for a couple of days.  We love to visit Amish Country here in Ohio usually about once a year.  It is a slower pace of life and very relaxing. 

My Mom is doing better.  We visited with her today before coming home. 

She is weak yet, and she is getting physical therapy.  We bought her some maple covered cashews,  which gave her a big smile!:-)  I thank you again for thoughts and prayers for her.  It's truly appreciated!  Thanks for visiting here today...take care!:-))

TSTR #66-Pink Lemonade(Thank You)

A lovely summer inspiration photo!

Hi there!

I did some more card therapy last night.  This card is for the challenge over at The Shabby Tea Room. I made this card for my boss.  She let me leave early this past week to visit with my Mom.  She truly is a sweet and kind boss.  I'm now on vacation for the next two weeks.  We were to go to Myrtle Beach this week, but had to cancel due to Mom's condition.   Instead of basking in the sun we are painting a bedroom.  And, I can also visit with my Mom.  She comes first, and she gave us quite a scare last week.  Anyways, I'm happy that she is doing better, and I so thank you for the thoughts and prayers for her.  It is appreciated!  Thanks for visiting here today.  Take care!:-))

Supplies:

Paper:  K&Company, DCWV, Coredinations, Girls' Paperie

Stamps:  Verve

Ink:  SU(Choc. Chip), Antique Linen(Ranger)

Ribbon:  Memrie Mare, Jo-Ann Fabric

Pearls:  Recollections

Die:  Verve

Buttons:  Basic Grey

Hemp Cord:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Punch:  EK

Liquid Pearls:  Ranger

Punch:  EK

Thinking of You

Hi there!

Talk about card therapy!  Yes, I just had to create a card for my Mom this evening.  It has been a very eventful week.  I would go into detail, but for Mom's privacy I'll just say things have been very difficult for her.  So, I'm requesting you keep my Mom in thought and prayer.  I'd really appreciate it!I'll try to get to your blogs soon...thank you!

Supplies:

Paper:  Kraft(Hero Arts), K&Company(flowers), Coredinations Foundations(blue)
Stamp:  Inkadinkado
Ink:  SU(Choc. Chip), Antique Linen(Ranger)
Pearls:  Martha Stewart
Lace:  American Crafts
Ribbon:  SU
Rose Flower:  Prima
Misc:  Sewing

TSTR #64-"2-4-6"

Lovely colorful doilies for inspiration.

Hi there!

It's a gorgeous June day for a beautiful wedding!  This afternoon we will be attending a wedding, and I'm looking forward to it!  So, I'll post this card.  I'll go visit my Mom and take off for the wedding...so fun! I couldn't resist this challenge over at The Shabby Tea Room this week.  All those beautiful colorful doilies lined up in a row...so pretty!  Maybe the bridesmaid dresses will be that colorful!  We are to use two patterned papers, four buttons, and six layers on the card.  This card went together fairly easy.  I just love using Crate Paper because the colors and patterns are so pretty!  Well, I hope you are having a lovely June day.  Take care, enjoy, and thanks for taking a peek!:-))

Supplies:

Paper:  Crate Paper, Kraft(Hero Arts), Recollections
Stamps:  Close to My Heart(Flowers), Sentiment(Inkadinkado)
Ink:  SU(Rose Red), Antique Linen(Ranger)
Doily:  Martha Stewart
Buttons:  Basic Grey
Pearls:  Martha Stewart
Ribbon:  Really Reasonable Ribbon
Floss:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Dimensionals:  SU
Misc:  Distress Tool(Tim Holtz), Sewing