Feast of Kings

 There is a little spot called Big Beef Creek. It runs into the Puget Sound. It is a little bridge that separates the two. For about a week I have been driving by going to or coming from the vets office. Each time it would be a low tide. The oyster beds are there and on a few occasions I counted 12 to 15 Bald Eagles. Having their daily feast of Kings.

 This is my favorite shot out of 110 pictures I took in about a hour. I just had to keep shooting it was so peaceful and aw striking. I couldn't help myself. Just a very peaceful happy solitude moment even though there were about 20 cars parked out there and everyone with cameras in hand. Some small pocket size, some cameras as big as a big and tall guys arms and some that looked like rocket launchers instead of a camera. LOL
 Just look at the wing span on his fellow. WOW!
 A grand view to behold here. I do love this Country and now you can see one of the reasons why.

 Those little dark brown spots you see are eagles. There were a total of 15 this beautiful, glorious day.
 You see the Eagle on the right. He or she is less then 2 yrs as it doesn't have the black color and white tail feathers yet.  Papa is hunting for small fish or baby eels perhaps.

here are two more young ones. The one in front is molting. Looks pretty rugged. Reminds me of a teenager with acne. They always look bad in the teenage years. LOL

Here is the shot with the most eagles in it. They were spread out all over the place and I just couldn't get them all in one shot.

here is the last shot I took on this day. It just showed me how funny life can be.
  A wild rose to plant it's self here among the weeds. Just goes to show you, that beauty can exist with the ugly. You just have to seek it out.

 Blessings,Pea

Empty Nest and shoes come first!

 LOL what a title huh? Well lets see. My dear Katers moved out a few days ago. I am okay with it. They have to fly away sometime. They are both working now and it was just time.  I do miss her a little bit but I won't tell her that. It would just give her a big head. LOL

 She was packing her car and the thing I found most funny is that out of all the things she decided needed to go first, even before her precious kitty is her SHOES! yes, folks this girl has a HUGE SHOE FETISH. Not just any shoes. She isn't a girly girl who has to have all the designer heels and such. Nope skater shoes. They say a picture is worth a 1,000 words where here is the JAW DROPPING PROOF!

 All 250 pairs of them. That was not a typo 250 pairs of tennis shoes. Some pairs she has three of. One to wear, one to keep nice and 1 to sell later- MAYBE! She even keeps the original boxes well some of the boxes are worth more then the shoe inside too.? Don't get that but okay. She is a bargain shopper and she hasn't paid full price for any of these but one pair. They are super special and rare.

 She even had to take the seats out of this very large Jeep to fit them all! Seriously?All I can say is SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! LOL
 Finally I leave you with the bumper sticker that speaks of Katie. Right in the center for the world to see. LOL Cracks me up every time I see it.

A birthday card

 My Honey turned 50 on the 22nd of this month so I had to make him a card. I had colored, yes colored this image months ago with my copics. In fact this is the first image I ever colored with my copics I think? It is a Stampin Up stamp I had purchased just for this set for honey. He got a giggle out of it anyway and it is still sitting on his desk- awwwwwwwwwwwww!

 Some very old papers from Cosmo cricket and MME of course. See Tracy I matted each piece to make it pop. LOL Thanks teacher. LOL
 Here is a little view of the inside. I love how it turned out.

 This stamp is from MFT. It was perfect for this card. More of the cover papers inside & my message.
See you in the next post.

For a swap

 This is another canvas tile. I can't show you but a few peeks as it hasn't been sent out yet and so far this is the only project she hasn't seen. I can't give it all away. What fun would that be? So for now you and she will have to be happy with a few teasers. Yes, Tracy I know you hate these but it is the best I can do.* snicker*

 This is one of those vintage plastic cake toppers. It was blue and I painted it cream, then pearl and added gold Stickles to it. I cut off the base as it wouldn't fit and placed it onto a Tim Holtz washer. It fit onto the edge of the letter then. Can you guess what letter of the alphabet it is?

 This has to be my favorite shot of the three I took. You can barely make out what it says and you can clearly see the vintage sheet music in the back ground. I used a Tim Holtz book plate, some chain and a vintage jewelry finding. Can't show you much more. Can you see the lace peeking out under the wing?

 See there is lace and this wing. It is part of a die cut from Memory box. I adore this die as it is so intricate. Perfect for grunge paper. Lots of layers  to this wing, but you can see more of that later.
Ta ta for now.

More of Tumwater falls

 This was one of the most beautiful parks I have ever seen. It reminded me in spots of my beloved Glacier Park. My favorite place on this earth. I have even been to many great places including Paris, France and although it was beautiful in so many ways it does not compare in my heart, soul and beauty of Glacier.
 Tumwater park will forever remain a soft spot to my soul. What a wonderful weekend to remember.

This is a baby falls that had found its way along the rock wall that surrounds the parks path. This is why it reminds me of Glacier. You see these baby falls pop everywhere.

  This is a pretty shot too, another view of the falls from down the hill.

 Look at the power of the water in this shot! I took video of it as well. I haven't uploaded it yet but I will hopefully today. It is so loud and powerful you can barely hear me and I talk pretty loud. This shot is of the lower falls.

 Another shot from the lower falls. With the fallen tree in the middle.

 Not really sure why this was at the bottom of the falls. Maybe for some kind of work on the Brewery that is down stream further. Not sure but I thought it was pretty neat looking. I see they had it tied up on both sides of the river. LOL

 Spending the day with Cassi's family, Tyler and my honey was wonderful. The park and walk was a moment that will forever live in my heart but this picture took my breath away. Look at the pure joy on my son's face. I imagine I had that same look on my face when I found out I was pregnant, even though I was told I would never be a Mom. See this picture right here is proof of miracles!
Hugs,Pea

Tumwater Falls Olympia Washington

 Last month honey and I had gone to see the kids( Tyler- youngest son and his bride- Cassi and baby bump :) in Olympia. They took us to Tumwater park. WOW talk about beautiful. It is stunning. Warning this post will be picture heavy.
 Since you rarely get to see what we look like I thought I would share this with you.

 That is the upper falls you see in the back drop.  I will share a full view picture of it.

Here is the middle falls

 Yes, there is even more. I told you picture heavy post.
 See how the little tree branch makes it's own little fountain? At first glance I thought it was a fish. I had to zoom in to see what it was.

 I adore this next shot. Probably my favorite from the whole trip. I love the crooked branches of the trees and the water. Blue skies. Just so pretty to me.

 I think I will continue with the rest of the shots on the next post.
 hugs,Pea

Yes, another post. I told ya I have been busy!

 I had a custom order last month and this is what it was. What I refer to as my Artist Canvas Tiles. It says Lana on it A gift from one friend to another. I was so pleased with the out come I thought I would share it with you. I have another to show you later. soon I promise.

 There is also a key hanging below on this chain ^.

here is a close up of some of the details

 Along with the tag that went along with this.

 I made a video of the projects so if want to see that it is here.

Thanks so much for spending some time with me. More posts to come today.  :)

A tag and card for Miranda

 I send Miranda some goodies for her birthday- ut hum very late. I still sent them, and this was the tag and card I made for her.  I am working on a few more things for her but I am up to my elbows in work. I will explain in another post.

Tag and card to follow

The inside of card

 I love this stamp by Verve.
Now for the two sided card you will have to watch the video because I forgot to take pictures of it :(

 I have been very busy this month. More pictures and posts to come.
 hugs,Pea

A few gifts for a friend

 I made these for a friend of mine and a wee bit behind in my posts. So there will be a few today.

 If you would like a detail of the products and techniques I used you should refer to my video  linked below. Thanks for stopping by.

Who Me?

MEEE? Behind? in postings you say? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm really? LOL

 okay, you got me guilty as charged. yes, but as usual life has thrown me another curve ball as I call them these days. Have been caring for a very sick baby. A sweet as they come yellow faced, four legged best friend by the name of Pilgrim.

 He injured his back about 3 weeks ago and has been suffering since. We go to the vet every other day for treatments from a laser.( 45 minute drive one way) He has arthritis and bladder stones as well. So they are trying all that they can to help relieve his pain. So far it isn't working too well. Many a day has passed that I thought I would have to make the hard call, then we go to the vet and he is feeling better. A roller coaster is what it is, of emotions, sleep and lack of it as well as pocketbook. Just hoping after all the special meds,prescription food  and treatments we find something that will make him feel better.

Lack of sleep can make me throw myself into a creative frenzy or funk. In this case we have about a half frenzy. LOL

just one picture of my mini album I made to show ya.

 I love how this page turned out. My favorite in the book. I have a full video on the piece and you can see it here.
 So that is a little taste of  what I have been up to. So much more to show you. I have made several projects and have taken a ton of pictures. Will try and get them loaded up here soon.

Have a great Wednesday. I have to day off from mom, and vets so I am gonna do some housework, pack a box of goodies up to go in the mail and maybe a card as well.
Pea

NEW PATTERN

 Hey Everyone,
 I finally have a new pattern. The first for the year. WOW it is whipping right by me again. I have more to come so be patient. Lots of changes to come, including sprucing up the old blog. I am bored now. LOL

Here is the link for the new pattern in patternmart. I haven't added it to etsy yet, but it should be there this evening.http://www.patternmart.com/pattern/15038/Dragonfly+Folk+art+DOLL+E+pattern

 I also have a new dolly available on my pfatt marketplace page! Her name is Blossom and that was one HARD doll! But I love, love, love how she turned out. Here is her link
http://www.pfattmarketplace.com/peapickersprimitives.html

 I am up to my eyeballs in projects so plan on disappearing for a bit again. * wink* but you knew that huh? LOL
 Dena- I am working on it.. LOL sort of... * winks again*...


Oh and I have a BIG announcement to come soon! I have some pictures to take and some to scan. it has something to do with this picture.. can you guess?

okay work is awaiting me. Hugs,Pea

Every once in a while...

 Things that you create come together in such a way that it is hard to part with them. I often create items for others that I truly like. Not always love but like. Then there are those creations that are really hard to part with as they have more bits of you in them then anything you have created.

When I create items I always try to put something from the hoard vault of something of great value to me personally. A gift from a friend such as a sweetly made flower and it happens to be the only white one* wink*, or a button or hankie from my Grandmother's sewing jar. When I include personal items like these, people often seem surprised. I was asked about it again today. These things would not be appreciated by the ones left behind if I happen to leave this world for the heavens. So I am continuing the legacy now by passing them on to those I know which have the same love for them as I do. I am giving them new life as some of them would just end up as dust. a bit of glue maintains them for hopefully a few more years to be enjoyed.

 I just finished  my February Super secret squirrel sisterhood cigar box swap and I had none other then Tonya Gibbs of psychomoms on You Tube. It was very hard for me personally to create for Tonya as I think she is such a wonderful artist and have admired her style and work. I did get it done( last minute ninny) and she received it today. part one of her video is up and she loved it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVoLAJCCC9k&feature=uploademail

YAY!!!!

 I didn't take but 2 pictures of the items inside. I forgot so I will actually get professional pictures of my work. WOW that will be a first. I can't wait. I changed the pics to black and white so she couldn't see the colors and know who her partner was. If she had seen more of the box she would have had no doubts that I was making her box.

So now onto some fun stuff! I have mini albums to create, a dolly and possibly a pattern or two. Plus a few thank you cards.
 I am trying to get lots of things done so hopefully more blog updates soon!
 make a happy memory
hugs,Pea

it has been a month already? OMG

yea it has been a month, a MONTH since I have posted. I just don't know where the time goes. Okay so I have been busy, I mean like reallly busy. I have a few projects done and have about 5 to try to get done in the next 10 days and then I am taking a few days off. OMG I am wiped out. Here is a little something I completed. 1 picture and a video. Enjoy my friends and I will try and be back sooner, Okay PROMISE to TRY!!! LOL
 have a great one and don't forget to make something.

 Pea~

FREE Copic storage

 Yes, It is free to me! My Best friend's ex gave it to me years ago. I used it to store my glues in for about 12 yrs or so and worked great. It still holds a few bottles until my small collection of copics grows. Yes, It is small but it will get there in time. LOL

It will hold 20 markers in each square so that is a grand total of 480 markers. Since Copic keeps adding to new colors this works perfectly!

Okay have to go do some housework  :( Blah but it isn't getting done by done by the naughty fairies. LOL

Have a great weekend. I just might be back with the showing of the studio. Crossing my fingers.

first project for 2012

 I couldn't take it any longer, I had to create something... LOL
 So I came across this image i had colored at Christmas time and decided it would be perfect the winter swap I am in. I had the blue background page already inked and colored as well. So I threw it all together and this is the end result. I really like it even if it is colored pencils. I didn't have all the Copic colors I needed to do this in those.

 I love these stamps, some of my favorites. In fact I think they are the ones I am most drawn too. LOL

  I used a different dimensional on this card and not crazy about them. they are foam squares by scotch. blah. they pop up unevenly.

Then I had to do the inside like Arlene of butterflykisses does. I love how she does her cards. Here it is.  It does make it looks special inside.

 So at least I did something this month. LOL Now back to work/play with me. See ya soon with a few videos. I was tagged in the "your favorite things for 2011" ya all know this list will be long. LOL
 hugs,Pea

Another storage idea

 Hello Everyone,

 I have been plugging along at the studio. Spent most of the day yesterday and some of today continuing on with the organizing. It  finally looks like I have done something. LOL One side is clean. LOL

 I just finished with the die cutting area and this is what I did to the spellbinders, Paper trey Ink and My favorite things dies. I love them all but wanted one place to put them all. I had to store the Memory box dies inthe old CD wallet for now. I need to purchase another large one but kinda snowed in at the moment. See video for details. LOL
 I have vowed to have this done by Saturday and I think I might actually get done tomorrow. We shall see.
 Have a great night and see you with the reveal soon!
 Hugs,Pea

Just a wee peek

 Into my trim organization. Amy from Worker4ever123 requested a video on how I did my trims. So I did that this morning for her. It is only that. You will see that I am clearly a hoarder!! LOL I bet most of you knew that. I am still doing trims believe it or not. They aren't done yet and this is DAY THREE! OMG I didn't even know how many I had :(. LOL So guess what I will have in lots of projects this year? YEP! Trims you guessed it. LOL
 Have a wonderful week everyone. I will try to up date the blog again on Tuesday. More peeks.

 Hugs,Pea

THE word for 2012 is ...

Organization!

or·gan·i·za·tion/ˌôrgəniˈzāSHən/

Noun:

The action of organizing something. The structure or arrangement of related or connected items.

 So that is what I have been doing! The studio is where I started as I am a year behind on this. If you remember last year I started this and had to stop to take care of Mom during her surgery. She is better now so the New Year brings with her new HOPE*. Hope to be able to get organized and Simplify my life in the process.
 I took this picture last year as I had started organizing my trims/ ribbons. For two days even through 5 hrs of now power with a flashlight I organized my trims. Yes, Tracy of Tracy's Treasures said I was very dedicated. Yes, I am. I am going to get organized once and for all! I need this like I need more scrappy stuff. LOL It will become my addiction for the time being.  I need to know what I have so I can use what I have to make room for NEW. LOL Yep, vowed to use it and not hoard it any longer. I am not saving it for the kids any more.

I am proud to say that so far I have emptied 12 big tubbies, 4 little ones( holds like a big pair of boots) and have 2 tubs to sell and 2 lawn bags to give away. WHEW! In one weeks time that isn't bad.
Today I unwrapped 75 spools of ribbon onto 12 sheets of chipboard. each cut into 4 pieces. so it is a lot of takes up a lot less of a foot print of space. Loads of space saving. I organize them by type of ribbon. Not color  or size. As I add restock I will do it by color but for now simply by type. grosgrain, satin, glitter,organdy, rick rack, seam binding, vintage, velvet , Halloween, Christmas, ruffle and lace. I will do a video when the whole room is done. I am gonna be done this Month. God willing and the creek don't rise. LOL Mom always says that.
 So back to work for me. Lots of changes going on and you might see a few here on my blog.
 Have a lovely weekend.
Pea

Gift Wrapping Tutorial

Many people have asked where I learned to wrap from. Well that would be from Mom. She and my Grandmother~ her mother were both professional wrappers for a big department store. People would stand in line for hours to have one of the two wrap their gifts.
So I thought it would be fun and useful if I video taped Mom wrapping a present. *winks* I got her to wrap three of my gifts in the process. LOL Naughty Pea huh?
So here ya go, if you can't wrap or want to wrap better. This is the video to help you. There is a part two to this which isn't edited yet. Hope to have it up tonight but fighting the kids for the web this evening.
See you soon.
Hugs,Pea

A Cameo Mini Album

THE KIT IS AVAILABLE HERE *CAMEO*


Hello Everyone,
I am so excited to share this with you. For sometime now I have wanted to turn my grandmother's cameo into a chipboard mini album. Enchantments and I along with the help of accucut have done that. Theresa and I chatted about it, adding a santa and a wee bit of holly for fun. ya know that great minds think alike and on this project we both thought the same things. LOL I can't wait to play with these. I have some paper and ready to start gluing. LOL

THE KIT IS AVAILABLE HERE *CAMEO*

So I had to keep this a secret and I am so happy that I can let loose now. LOL I get so excited by somethings that I just want to shout it out. lOL
Will be back to share more recipes soon. In the mean time there is a video to this kit so you can see even more details. that is here *VIDEO*

Okay I will be back. LOL be good Santa is still watching. LOL

Hot Cocoa recipe

Tracy over at Tracy's treasures( Link HERE)
is making snowman soup for her guests. I have made these for many years but I also make the cocoa. So with everyone trying to save pennies I thought I would share the recipe. This is Mom's recipe and I don't know where she got it from but she made her own as she is allergic to Corn syrup and it is in everything.

Red's Hot Chocolate

1 cup powdered sugar sifted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups powered milk
1/2 cup non dairy coffee creamer
1 cup marshmallows

Sift all( except the marshmallows) ingredients together or place in food processor and blend well.
* flavoring can be added- mint 1/8 mint extract can be added to pre-sifted mixture
or orange, raspberry add 1/2 teaspoon of extract.

Now head over to Tracy's blog for the poem/packaging of the snowman soup.
Happy Holidays!
Pea

I pulled a Tracy.... LOL let us see if she notices...?

Tracy and I had discussed that I needed to organize my pantry. It was clearly in need of a reorganizing and I tried to get her to come and do it for ME! Clearly her family is much more important then my pantry so I did it myself. LOL I did NOT take before pics cause I don't want to cause permanent mental damage to anyone that reads my blog but this is the finished product.

Much better, not great but for now it will do. I have to think of a few things to add to make it much more functional. To be honest I have always struggled with organizing. Always wanted it that way but really struggle getting it there.

Yes! I know still waiting on studio pics/video. One of these days. Maybe next year. Right now I feel very much like someone trapped in a revolving door with no exit. LOL Just going in circles. LOL

I did how ever manage to get a few projects done. I have many left to do. Mini albums, quilts, recipe books, decorate the tree. etc. BUSY week with Doctors tomorrow and Mom's birthday wed. We will be taking her to Seattle. shhhhhhh don't tell her. Blogger is being a pain in the assets, but we will see how many pics I can load.

A very chippy ornament I made. I did a video tutorial on this one so you can find that on my channel whimsical endeavors.

I made this for a friend as a Thank YOu. I sure hope she likes it way over due.

the other side of this ornament says" when SNOW* wasn't cold? I do many years ago. LOL
Okay that is enough sharing tonight. I honestly don't think but maybe two people read my blog anymore but I will tell you this... A HUGE give away is coming so soon it is scary. LOL Stay tuned.
Pea