Hand 2 Work Studio

Snippet Roll Swap

2012-02-12T22:21:00.002-05:00

Snippet Roll Swap Boxes went out to my swap partner: Cathy Jackson, Kathi Rode and Darlene Westfahl. Phyllis Shows' will go out tomorrow.

Snippet Roll Swap

2012-02-12T12:25:00.001-05:00

I'm doing a Snippet Swap and am having a blast creating these. Here's a sneak peek at the "unfinished" tags for them. I'll have to wait until my swap partners receive theirs before I can post pictures of them.

2012-02-08T20:10:00.003-05:00

Paper Cowgirl Meet and Greet at the Dove's Nest

2011-10-30T19:23:00.006-04:00

Paper Cowgirl was this past June of 2011 and I'm just now posting my other pictures.
These are from "Meet and Greet" night at The Dove's Nest. Author and fellow Paper Cowgirl, Lisa Pace was the guest speaker. She is awesome and so is her book "Delight In The Details". If you're not familiar with it, do yourself a favor and check it out.

We later participated in the exchanging of our swaps and did some shopping at the Dove's nest.

APRON SWAP Paper Cowgirl 2011

2011-07-07T20:38:00.003-04:00

My beautiful apron made by Jodie Alley. I'm a lucky girl!

Thanks so much Jodie. It was a pleasure to swap with you.

More Apron Swap Pictures from Paper Cowgirl 2011

2011-06-26T22:24:00.002-04:00

2011-06-26T20:34:00.001-04:00

Paper Cowgirl 2011 Apron Swap

2011-06-20T23:05:00.003-04:00

Here are a few pictures of the Apron Swap that I participated in at Paper Cowgirl. These ladies are VERY talented and the aprons were gorgeous! More to come tomorrow-

Jana Martin

Ann-Denise Anderson of Whim and Fancy Designs

PAPER COWGIRL 2011

2011-06-16T19:51:00.001-04:00

This is my work table as I begin packing up for
Paper Cowgirl 2011-
Will I ever make it in time?

Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-29T14:48:00.001-04:00

Please take time to remember the men and women who fight and who have fought for our country and our freedom. We thank you. Have a safe and Blessed Memorial Day Weekend-

Photo Courtesy of Graphics Fairy

The Planning of Paper Cowgirl 2011 and Prom Night

2011-05-29T14:37:00.002-04:00

I just have to share the planning of my trip back home to Texas to see family and friends and to attend the Paper Cowgirl creativity retreat held every June in Waxahachie, Texas.
I'm frantically trying to complete my swap items that I've signed up, goodies for friends and get my "Prom Attire" put together. Oh yea, we're having "Prom Night" at Polkadots and I'm so excited.
Here's a sneak peek of my Prom dress and I'll post morre of what I'm up to throughout this evening and tomorrow.

2011-02-26T18:17:00.000-05:00

Thirty-One

2011-02-13T19:03:00.001-05:00

I want to share an wonderful website with you- Thirty-One. My friend Tracy Adams is representative for this company. Purses, bags, totes, wristlets, organizers, baby items and much more. And... it all can be monogrammed! Please check this site out. These pieces are beautiful and make great gifts, too. Of course you can't resist treating yourself to something fabulous.........
Please take a L@@K.

Tracy Adams- Thirty-One representative

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-13T17:03:00.004-05:00

Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

2011-01-08T20:41:00.000-05:00

2011 New Year's Resolutions:

2010-12-26T08:16:00.000-05:00

2011 New Year's Resolutions:

Complete my resolutions that I've set for myself from previous years!!!!!!

December Giveaway from Homespun Hugs and Calico Kisses

2010-12-05T11:47:00.001-05:00

Take a peek at the December Giveaway from Homespun Hugs and Calico Kisses- too cute!

Winter Friends

2010-12-04T18:35:00.001-05:00

Please don't forget to take care of animals that have a hard time finding food in the winter.
Of course we feed them all of time. This is Max. I think he's so cute.
He waits at the back door to have his bowl filled with cat food.

2010-12-04T12:55:00.002-05:00

December 4, 2010- Northern Kentucky

2010-12-04T12:38:00.000-05:00

Ghost Bike

2010-11-13T09:29:00.000-05:00

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Mr. Pumpernickel

2010-10-17T13:16:00.001-04:00

Hey Mr. Pumpernickel..........Boppity Bop
I lika the way
that you boppity bop.
Boppity Bop.

My bestest friend Phyllis from PhyllisAnn's Heartfelt Blessings bought this vintage pumpkin guy for me at Paper Cowgirl vendor night. I LOVE him. His name is Mr. Pumpernickel.

White Wednesday

2010-07-20T20:05:00.000-04:00

Happy White Wednesday - Petey Jo

~~ The Dove's Nest ~~

2010-07-12T19:51:00.002-04:00

Paper Cowgirl Fun. Our meet and greet, exchanging of our swaps and first night of shopping was held at the beautiful Dove's Nest Gift Shop and Restaurant in downtown Waxahachie.

There were goodie bags filled with the neatest supplies and gifts for everyone. ♛

The Oh-So talented........

Jan Armentrout

Paper Cowgirl 2010

2010-07-10T21:35:00.003-04:00

Me and Phyllis Shows

Phyllis Shows and Carie Cargile

This was my very first Paper Cowgirl. I was blessed to meet some very talented ladies.

More pictures to follow..................................

White Wednesday

2010-05-19T19:09:00.000-04:00

Etsy Vintage Necklace & Earring Set

2010-04-24T17:17:00.001-04:00

I posted a necklace and earring set on Etsy today. Take a look.........

UPCOMING 127 YARD SALE

2010-04-14T16:28:00.000-04:00

It's almost that time of year for the 127 Corridor sale. The World's longest yard sale. Spanning along 127 from Ohio through Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and to Alabama.
So many treasures. This is the road trip you won't want to miss. Take a look at many of the links I have here to get more pictures and information.
It's a long road so make sure you map out a route.

Aaaahhhhhhhh Spring..............

2010-04-06T23:07:00.000-04:00

Easter Weekend

2010-04-04T19:48:00.000-04:00

My husband and I are here at the lake in this picturesque subdivision where we live in beautiful northern Kentucky. I'm writing as I sit here watching Eric fish. The breeze inspires my mind to wander but also to relax- which is something I'm not used to. I like it.
It's Easter Sunday and it's very quiet here at our house. Our families live in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, so we're alone this holiday.
After our escapade of fishing and feeding the geese here at the lake we'll go back home and grill some great food and sit out on the deck enjoying the gorgeous weather on this Blessed day. And... perhaps write a little more. I hope that you all have a great Easter.

Have a Blessed Easter!

2010-04-04T11:35:00.000-04:00

Kentucky Wildcats- We LOVE you!

2010-03-25T23:15:00.000-04:00

Prarie Thistle

2010-03-12T22:10:00.000-05:00

Look at this beautiful necklace that Prarie Thistle is giving away!

2010-01-23T20:16:00.001-05:00

Beautiful Kentucky

2009-10-23T22:31:00.000-04:00

In autumn when the trees are brown

The little leaves come tumbling down

They do not make the slightest sound

But lie so quietly on the ground

Until the wind comes puffing by

And blows them off towards the sky.

Happy Halloween 2009

2009-10-22T21:05:00.000-04:00

2009-07-30T21:35:00.000-04:00

I can't believe we've been married 18 years!

Memorial Day Weekend 2009

2009-05-27T20:36:00.000-04:00

A very grateful Thank You to all of the men and women who have, and still serve in the military.

* Happy Fall *

2008-10-26T19:51:00.001-04:00

Bee very afraid~~~~~~~~~~~~

2008-10-26T19:40:00.000-04:00

~~~~~~ My precious friend Tiffany and her baby, Tank- in his Halloween costume.

All Hallows Eve........................................

2008-10-26T17:35:00.000-04:00

............................ is almost here. Between your preparation for trick or treaters and decorating for parties don't forget to take a breath and enjoy all of it.

I have been lucky enough this year to go on an evening hayride in the beautiful hills of Kentucky and I went to two haunted houses- one was also a hayride into the woods then we were dropped off and left to go through the scary buildings. They were great!

Thanks so much for taking me Tiffany!

Happy Halloween everyone!

Prayers Needed, Please

2008-01-15T23:32:00.000-05:00

We really need your prayers..... My cousin's little boy who just turned four years old has cancer. He had surgery on the 26th of December to remove a very large tumor around his lung. He had been taking chemo to shrink the tumor in order for the doctor's to perform surgery. The tumor was not "dead" as the doctor's had thought and little Robert Donald Stepp had to immediately start radiation and more chemo. He has a 50% survival rate.
His parents have set up a website through Caring Bridge http://caringbridge.org/visit/robertstepp Please...please visit the site to read his story. Robert and his family really need all the prayers that you have to give. We would appreciate you passing this website on to everyone that you know and adding him to your church prayer lists also. Again, please check out his story at http://caringbridge.org/visit/robertstepp.
Thank you so much!

2008-01-15T23:05:00.000-05:00

The primitive Easter eggs on a wire are app. 7" tall. I also have three of those left and they are $9 each + shipping. I have only 1 of the set of 3 wooden carrots left. Including the stems they are app. 7" long. They are $5 for the set of three + shipping.

Altered Art on a vintage tray. This is the only one I have. I made a paper pocket on the tray that holds two neat altered tags. Measures 7" wide and 5" tall. This tray is $12 + shipping.

This photo is of the extra tag that goes in the pocket.

2008-01-15T19:09:00.001-05:00

I want to tell you about two terrific books that I purchased over the holidays. The first is "Where Women Create" by Jo Packham. I have been wanting this book for awhile now and let me just say it was well worth the wait. This book is a must for anyone who uses space in their home or studios to create anything.

The second book is "Country Living's Merry & Bright". This book has so many decorating, gift giving and recipe ideas. You should really treat yourself to this one as well.

I'm including some photos of some items that I've made. I decided to put them on the blog before I posted them on an auction. If you're interested in any of these items please email me. Thanks!

I have three of the primitive bunny ornaments left. They are each app. 9" tall and are $9 each + shipping.

2008-01-14T19:42:00.000-05:00

My Christmas this year was wonderful. It's all about family. My husband, Eric, and I have lived away from home for almost 2 years. So, we took our Aunt Jeanette, that lives in Ohio, to our home state of Texas for Christmas at my parents. Eric's employment brought us here to Kentucky from central Texas in Feb.'06 and any chance we get to go home is a real treat. We visited with family and friends, ate too much and just like that Christmas vacation was over. Still, it was wonderful to see everyone.

Merry Christmas

2007-12-13T23:46:00.000-05:00

It seems like I just turned around for a minute and Christmas Day was almost here. I hope all of you are having a great time doing your Christmas shopping and going to parties. It will be over soon.
I've posted a link to My Ebay. These are the last of my Ebay listings until next year. Hope everyone has a safe and blesssed holiday season!

Hands To Work Studio

2007-12-13T23:06:00.001-05:00

2007-12-02T02:24:00.000-05:00

Welcome to my blog and my very first post.

I'm right in the middle of creating a website for my business -Hands To Work Studios. I will be designing and selling website templates, auction templates, graphics, altered art, primitives and a few other things. I'm really excited about it! I have lots of pictures and links to post so I'll be adding to this blog quite often.

I can't believe it's December already. I have to admit I've really enjoyed this cooler weather here in beautiful Kentucky. I even look forward to seeing some more snow. My husband and I have been here for almost 2 years. We're excited about going home to Texas for Christmas and we don't have too much longer to wait.

So, let the holidays begin.......**************************

Hand 2 Work Studio

Snippet Roll Swap

Snippet Roll Swap

Paper Cowgirl Meet and Greet at the Dove's Nest

APRON SWAP Paper Cowgirl 2011

More Apron Swap Pictures from Paper Cowgirl 2011

Paper Cowgirl 2011 Apron Swap

PAPER COWGIRL 2011

Memorial Day Weekend

** The Planning of Paper Cowgirl 2011 and Prom Night**

Thirty-One

Happy Valentine's Day

Katy Perry - Teenage Dream

2011 New Year's Resolutions:

December Giveaway from Homespun Hugs and Calico Kisses

Winter Friends

December 4, 2010- Northern Kentucky

Ghost Bike

Mr. Pumpernickel

White Wednesday

~*~ The Dove's Nest ~*~

Paper Cowgirl 2010

White Wednesday

Etsy Vintage Necklace & Earring Set

UPCOMING 127 YARD SALE

Aaaahhhhhhhh Spring..............

Easter Weekend

Have a Blessed Easter!

Kentucky Wildcats- We LOVE you!

Prarie Thistle

Beautiful Kentucky

Happy Halloween 2009

Memorial Day Weekend 2009

***** Happy Fall *****

Bee very afraid~~~~~~~~~~~~

All Hallows Eve........................................

Prayers Needed, Please

Merry Christmas

Hands To Work Studio

The Planning of Paper Cowgirl 2011 and Prom Night

~~ The Dove's Nest ~~

* Happy Fall *