As We Start Heading into July

It's crazy to think that tomorrow will be July and we still have green grass. Here in south Texas, it's usually all brown by now. We are forecasted for some rain this afternoon. The chickens are loving the green to walk and lay on.

I found this chalkboard at Walmart. I gave the border a quick white chalk paint. The design is from Stitching With the Housewives called Good Old Days. The top came as one separate design. The bottom comes as three parts, the month, and two rounds. I still have to get those done. I glued the top, and the bottom pieces will be held in place with magnets.

I also finished this piece also. This one is from the Witchy Stitcher called Summer Sucks. It just did this as a basic flat finish, a little twine bow with a little skull button. I used magnets to attach it to my metal pumpkin. 

Well, that's all for now.  Have a blessed weekand a Happy 4th.

More Rain and a Finish

We got more rain Saturday afternoon. It was quick, but it did poar pretty hard. 

Then I was watching Flosstube, and saw this cutest display piece that Christi at Javagirlstitches made. It is adorable!! I had to make one. Actually I made 2.

It was all made with Dollar Tree items. To do the crackling effect on the paint, I used the glue method. And to rust up the roof, it was just brown paint, sprinkled cinnamon. I then sprayed a light coat of sealer so the cinnamon stays in place. 

To finish up the weekend, I got a cute little patriotic piece done. Let Freedom Ring by October House Fiber Arts. You can find the design in the Summer Edition of Just CrossStitch.

Well that's all for now. Have a blessed week.

More Rain

 After almost 10 inches of rain this past week, we are looking at more rain.  Fortunately, this was a quick 30 minute storm.