January 1, 2026

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

When I was little, I never thought about ten, thirty, fifty years in the future, did you? And now, it's 2026!!!! Goodness me.

I've missed you all so much. What have I been up to in the past two or three years???

Well for one thing, I've been researching my family history, going through my mom's old photos, asking some of my cousins about the "old days."  This has taken quite some time and when I looked up.....time has flown by.

I found this photo in a friend's stash. The lady with the white tie/black vest is my grandmother. You can image I screamed loudly when I recognized her. My granddad is in the photo as well along with one of my great uncles. This was such a fantastic find and I was very grateful to get a copy.

Family history wasn't the only thing I got into.....JUNK Journaling was another thing I got hooked on. What is junk journaling, you ask?  I'll link just a few of my favorites for you:

 Pam @ the paper outpost

CopyCat Crafts

Treasure Books

SevenPlaza

I could go on and on but I don't want you to get hooked too!!!

Here are a few projects that I've completed for 2025:

This was made from one manilla folder as a base and loads of fun papers. This reminds me that I will need to show you all of my "tools" later.

 

Sorry this project is out of order. I couldn't seem to upload the photos correctly. 

I really loved this project because it tells a story, Landlady & all.  I found that front door at Hobby Lobby!

These are most of my hidden paper clips designs.

This is the front/back of cards made from manilla folders.

And finally, this was a project using index cards.

Ok, that's all for now. I hope everyone's new year goes well!

May 2023

 Warning: Loads of photos!!

Hi everyone! Well, it's been a very long time since I've posted. Good grief, where did the time go?!

I've been quite busy doing all sort of things. I'll do a show and tell to show what's been going on in my life.

First, I'm sure you all have seen this quilt. I entered it in our local county fair. It won best of show and then went to the Houston Stock Show. And now it's on the way to the Houston Quilt Show this November. I couldn't believe it and am very humbled by the whole thing.

See all that smoke.....it from piles of old hay that had to be burned before Mr. Cowboy can disk up the field so that more grass grows.  I was in charge of watching that field to make sure that the fire didn't get out of hand.  How I got roped into that is beyond me.....sigh!!

March 23, 2023 came around so I made a "junk journal" for the occasion. Sorry I didn't take pictures of the inside. Maybe another time.

These lily types are what in my little flower garden this spring. The hummingbirds love them but they really love the sugar water......hehehehehehehehehehehehe!

Junk Journal time..... I've gotten hooked on making junk journals. What are junk journals, you may ask? Junk Journals are eclectic & unique handmade journals using recycled & found materials. To enhance your journal, you can add ephemera, which are that are enjoyed for only a brief period of time. The purpose of Junk Journals are for recording your travels, field notes, diaries, drawing/art or whatever one can think of and enjoy.

Whew! That was a mouth full. So here's a project I've been working on for a couple of months. I loving writing little stories and those old Penny Dreadfuls. I decided to incorporate a short clip along with my journal. 

"Monsters & Lace"

This is the front cover.

I made this dangle and attached it to the back spine. I love the sounds it produces when I handle it.

This is a fold out journal with many places to write or draw.

You can see some of the ephemera (things to take notes one or draw) in this photo.

More places to write.

I even added part of me.....heheheheheh

Here's a list of all the wonderful tutorials from YouTube:  I warn you, these tutorials are addictive. Watch at your own risk!!

Scrapbooking With Me Crafts
Melina Pylant
Made by Martha
Sevenplaza
PinkMonarchPaints
SparkBird Studios
The Paper Outpost
Treasure Books
Nik the Booksmith
Bohemian Crafting
Tonya Samuels
Paper Terrace
Cori Dahmen

 

Crafting with Rhonda

 Whew!  I just finished a great little class with some wonderful folks at your local Seniors center.  Lots of the items used came from my second favorite store.......Hobby Lobby.

If you're wondering what's my number one favorite store??!?!?!?!?!!? It's any fabric store near and far..LOL

We broke for a hardy lunch and finished up by 1PM. 

Whoa! 2021 Is Almost Gone

 Greetings everyone!!! Wow, it has been forever since I've posted. What have I been doing, you may ask?  Well, warning......this post will be packed with photos.

Celebrated Veterans Day at our Seniors Center

Taught a couple of classes at our church

Visited with the boys in the summertime

Looking comfortable with my cousin at our annual homecoming & above that photo is the food truck we had to serve a wonder meal to everyone.

Ayden has really grown up from a little cutie to a young lady....wow, GoGo feels really old!

I'm still in teacher mode of capturing photos of nature even after 15 years in retirement.

Found this card from my great uncle's years as a porter.

Mom & grandma in front of my great-grandfather's home circa 1949.

Been crafting & getting ready for a class.

Got the fever to bind several quilts.

Having a great time with my girlfriend at our get-to-gather Christmas party.

Layout in the garage for the little/big people for Christmas.

I hope to start blogging more regularly.......fingers crossed.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas!!