Butterflies Are Free

Well, this little cutie is my granddaughter Kenzie.  I braided her hair and added little butterflies.  We then went outdoors so I could take some photos.  These are just a few of them.  Isn't she sweet!  I sat down and worked on this layout.  I love Graphic 45 papers.  I sewed, distressed, inked, and added lots of embellishments.

Here is a list of items that I used:

Graphic 45 - Little Darlings Collection - Heaven Sent Paper
Graphic 45 - A Ladies Diary Collection - Moment in Time Paper
White Doilies
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Maya Roads - Flourish
Honeycomb Stamp
Little Circles Stamp
Green & Diamond Stickles
White Lace - Hobby Lobby
Blue Lace

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs & Smiles!  Ginger

Cutie

This is my sweet granddaughter Paityn.  We were outside and she was twirling, singing, and dancing so I quickly got my camera.  This is one of the many photos that I took.  She is full of life!!

Here is a list of items that I used:
Graphic 45 - A Ladies Diary Collection - Focal Point Paper
Not sure who made the other papers
White Heart Lace - Hobby Lobby
Rose Lace - Maya Roads
clock - Maya Roads
Doilie
Heart Stamp - Hobby Lobby
Ornament with P; Flowers - Prima
Distressed Ink - Vintage Photo - Tim Holtz

Thank you for stopping by!
Hugs & Smiles! - Ginger

Life Is Beautiful

Well, Life is Beautiful.  My granddaughter Kenzie and I were outside today on our deck.  She was in her little swing and it was shady and a slight breeze was blowing!  It is still HOT for it got to 103 today.  However, while we were outside and she in her swing I noticed all the various blooms that was in my yard.  They were so opened and full of life.  I had to take some pictures before they went away.

This sign is hanging outside "Life Is Beautiful". Please see all the flowers!

These flowers are so lovely this time of the year.  I love each and every one of them. Looking at all the lovely flowers gives me a very good feeling of all the beauty in our world.  There are days we seem to see nothing good...but looking at the beauty in my backyard really lets me know just how lucky we are.

This sweet little Angel is from my daughters boyfriend Steve.  His mother passed away 2 years ago and a friend gave his dad, his brother, and Steve this pretty little Angel.  I was asked to please hang on to it because Steve, Mandy, and Logan (Mandy's son) moved to Houston and are living in a very large apartment.  Steve's mother was cremated and this was given to him as a reminder of his mother.  I have it sitting by a pretty plant!  It will be hard to give it back to him for I collect Angels!!!

This is an ugly black bird.  However, I had to take a picture because he does show up everyday.  You see I leave goodies outside for all the birds (food and water).  I did not realize that their black feathers really are a dark blue until I took this photo.  Hum!

I love this old tree.  It is very old and the only tree in our backyard.  It will shade the whole yard (well almost).  We almost lost this tree last year due to the heat.  It is a Silver Maple and it stands so tall and the leaves whistle as the wind blows.  I love to sit around the tree and just listen to all the sounds!  It really give you a sense of peace.

Well, thank you for looking.  It was a very quiet day around here.  It is Sunday so it is very quiet.  I watched a movie "Same Time Next Year".  We actually saw this on Broadway during the '70's.  It was spectacular and then they made this movie which really compliments the play.  The song is so lovely as well and is sung by Johnny Mathis.  Besides watching the movie I ventured outside to take these photos.

Hope you all have a lovely week!
Hugs & Smiles!  Ginger

My Backyard

This is my backyard.  I love being outside and just seeing all the loveliness is so wonderful.  I still have a lot of work to do but it is coming along.

Please see the rest of the photos!  

Also please notice the hot tub!  It is a great place to be during the fall, WINTER, and spring time.  The sun makes the water way to hot to be in it during summertime!!  Unless you want to get into it during the early morning hours!

My lovely Four O'Clocks!!! This is just a close up of the plant beginning to bloom which is during the evening time!

My sweet rose bush and other bushes! My son Ryan, Tiffany, and Paityn gave me this beautiful rose bush for Mother's Day.  I love it!!

A close up of the rose bush!  Gorgeous!!!

This is part of the patio and deck.  You most likely noticed the hot tub we have as well.  It is so nice just being out here.  However, once the heat rises over 100 being outside is not much fun!
But on a nice spring or fall day it is so pleasant.  If you notice we have a small car swing for our little grandchildren.  They love swinging out here!


I also want to thank Troy my future son-in-law for helping me on a flower bed!  




Thank you for visiting my backyard!  I just wanted to share this with you!!!

Hugs & Smiles!   Ginger

Merida - The Brave

A sweet picture of my gd Paityn.  She LOVES to dress up in all the movies of girl characters!  This costume is Merida from the movie The Brave.  I love the red curly wig!!  She is 3 and can sing and dance to each movie.  She was at my home and she brought this costume so I ask her to please go outside so I may take a few pictures of her all dressed up!  Isn't she lovely!!


I love Prima paper and this one worked beautifully for me.  I distressed, inked, sewed, and added lots and lots of embellishments.


Here is a list of items that I used:


Prima - Sunk Kiss Collection - Shady Nook Paper
Basic Grey - Pciadilly Collection - Breakfast Nook Paper
Tim Holtz - Oblong Cut Out; Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Stars (3)
White Lace - ? Not sure who made this
Ruler - ? Not sure who made this
Buttons - I had these around the house
White Doilie
Flower cut outs - ??
Prima - Flowers
Dew Drops - Brown
Melissa Frances - Glitter
Stickles - Diamonds
Maya Roads - Orange & Green Drops 
Chicken Wire - Stamp


Thank you so much for visiting for it really means a lot!

Hugs and Smiles - Ginger

Blissful Days

This is my sweet gd Paityn.  Her mom found her fast asleep on the couch and was all covered up in this little blanket.  It was a black and white photo which I rather liked.  I used Prima paper, stamp, and flowers.  I used Martha Stewart punch on the edge plus from Petaloo the gate.  I sewed and inked as well.


Here is a list of items that I used:


Bazzill Paper - Vintage Marketplace - Babies Breath Paper
Prima -Romantique Collection - Ha' Penny Paper
Petaloo - Color Me Crazy - Gates Chipboard
Martha Stewart - Ribbon Loop Punch
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
ED Success - Pearls
Prima - Stamp
Maya Roads - Turqoise Rose Ribbon
Prima - Flowers
Martha Stewart - Butterfly Punch
Frame - Given to me by Linda Johnson
Echo Park Paper Company - Blissful Days Sticker
White Lace - Hobby Lobby
Webster's Storytellers Alphabet - Nature


Thank you for visiting!

Hugs & Smiles - Ginger

Friendship

The little girl in the middle wearing yellow is my sweet gd Paityn.  I am not sure who the other little girls are but I love this photo.  Once I get their names I will post it.  I wanted this to be a very sweet layout since these girls are just 3 and they are wearing little dresses from some of their favorite movies!  


Here is a list of the items that I used:


My Minds Eye - Follow Your Heart Collection - Honey Flourish Paper
My Minds Eye - Follow Your Heart Collection - Songbird Paper
Chicken Wire - Stamp
Bird Stamp
Every Day Matters - Sticker
Stampin' Up - Friendship Stamp
K & Company - Flowers
Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Vintage Photo
Archival Ink - Jet Black
Pink Ribbon
Pink Lace
Tim Holtz - Key & Star
Americana Paint - Poodleskirt Pink
Prima - Flowers & Leaf
Stampin' Up - Pretty in Pink Stampin' Pad
Hearts - 2
Martha Stewart - Butterflies
Stickles - Star Dust
BoBunny - Pink Trinket


Thank you so much for visiting!



Hugs & Smiles - Ginger