Whatcha Working on Wednesday

I know this is not hosted anymore, but I just thought I would post some of the things I have been working on...

First is my Trick or Treat stitchery that I have been working on....now I just need a frame.

Next is a window from my grandmother's house...I wanted to incorporate this into my country/ prim decorating. So I painted and sanded, then added a pip berry wreath. My husband so graciously hung it although he was not sure about the whole idea. After the fact he actually likes it!

This last picture is of my my window and quilt rack and basket....it is such a simple gathering of things, but it makes me smile! Have a great day!!!!

Whatcha Working On Wednesday

I know Leslie is done hosting this, but I still wanted to post what I am working on! This is a stitchery that I just finished. I do not have a frame yet, but I think it is perty cute! Yes I my brain is already on Christmas .... I haven't done much yet, but I am thinking!

I can not wait to find a frame for this one....I plan to put a Christmas Tree in my bedroom this year and this will look good right next to the tree!

Whatcha Working on Wednesday

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I wanted to share how I change this piece of wood I found at goodwill a couple of weeks ago.

It started like this,


and then after a couple coats of paint, a stencil, and some sandpaper I got this...

sorry for the glare I sealed it with a flat finish, but it kept catching the flash.

Anywho, I loved using a stencil and had never put to use any of the ones I bought off ebay months ago. Since it was so easy I quickly (like less than 5 min) placed this one above the door leading from the kitchen into the dining room.

I really enjoy baking and my goal is to make my own bread someday, but I just have not gotten the nerve up to do it yet, but while I was looking for bread recipes I came across Tammy's Chocolate Chip Muffins. Whipped them up fairly quickly and my family is really enjoying them. Please visit Tammy's blog and check out all the many delicious recipes she has.

Thats all I have this week...hope everyone else is having a wonderful week!!!

Whatcha Working on Wednesday

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I have finished my snowmen that I was working last week. I just need to get a wreath to attach them too. (mental note ... trip to hobby lobby needed!!!!)

Now I am working on my GW find. I am going to paint this today then sand it a bit and add a stencil design I bought ages ago on ebay.

Next I have to frame the snowmen stitchery that I finished. I have stained it and wrinkled it for the old look now I just have to find a frame for it and get it done and off my kitchen counter.

This is a stitchery saying that I just printed out and copied onto my muslin. I almost got it all done yesterday and plan on finishing it up today also. I think I will eventually make this in to a small pillow to add to my bed. It is in the deep red color that my bedroom is painted.

Finally I wanted to share a link I found to some free stitchery patterns. Please go check it out The Crosseyed Crow - check out what patterns Tammy & Dianne have all for free!!! Have a blessed Wednesday!

Whatch Working on Wednesday

OOH!! I just love this idea. I ran across Leslie's blog a few days ago and love all the ideas she shares for crafts & decorating. So run over there and see what she and everyone else is up too!!!


For me this week my items are all Christmas themed. I usually start working on Christmas stuff in July in honor of Christmas in July, but we had one heck of a month so I am starting later.


First of all I just finished my santa stitchery. This is only the 3rd one I have done and did not realize till about half way through and some internet research that things would go better if I only used 2-3 strands for the stitching. So this one looks a little bold. I probably will not stain this one, but I will be turning him into an ornament soon for the tree.

Next can you guess what these are?
They are the start of some salt dough snowmen. Another great blogger that I found through Leslie's blog was Colleen @ And Baby Makes Five...she gives a great tutorial on how to make these. Mine are still drying so you will have to wait until next week to see the finished product. ~~Click here to go to Colleen's tutorial ~~http://andbabymakesfive-colleen.blogspot.com/2008/12/whatcha-working-on-wednesday_10.html




Finally this is my stitchery in progress. This is a free pattern I picked up at Twiggs. I am about half way through with this one. The white does not show up to well....anywho from the pattern you can see what it should look like. This one I plan to stain and frame I think ... maybe a pillow we will see.





Anyway that's what I am working on this week!!!