I Forgot the Best Part

I have been working on Valentine ornaments and have just uploaded the image at right - my latest and greatest.  The best part is the tiny scrap quote in the upper left corner, which I am sure you can't see.  I happened upon a tiny little leather bound book of quotes last year when I was helping to sort through my grandparents belongings with my siblings. It was published by Hallmark, not sure when, but it's old and vintage and good.  I think I remember a little squabble with my sister over ownership.  When I told her it was from Hallmark, she didn't want it any more - ha, my strategy worked.  It is a treasure. She is a bit of a literary snob (love ya).

Here is the quote.

Fear less, hope more;

eat less, chew more;

whine less, breathe more;

talk less, say more;

hate less, love more;

and all good things are yours.

Swedish Proverb

Oh those swedes! Who knew that chewing more could be such a blessing.

Oh Blogger, Where Art Thou

Feeling very uninspired, just trying to make it through January in MN...and then, my muse duo returned from their month long vacation to Arizona and the Turks and Caicos Islands - all tan and full of adventurous stories including dancing all night with bronze gods.  

I went straight to work. I live in a house where the toilet seat is always up - a husband and two teenage sons.  They just don't get the crafting thing.  So, I am constantly running across the street to visit with my adopted mother and daughter to show them my latest creations.  They are so supportive. It's a girl thing.

Recent conversations include a tile mosaic mirror frame, leather tooling, exotic plant species, ceramics and welding.  Kudos to Karla who looks like a rock star with her french manicure and a power drill!