I've been waiting for May and not very patiently either, but it's finally here and now it's time to get out and work in the yard and plant a garden. I am so ready! Love digging into the dirt and hoping something will grow.
This year I don't get to just experiment with gardening. This year it's serious because I am growing flowers for my son, Cole's wedding on September 24. Hopefully I won't be a nervous wreck every time it storms. I may have to ask all of my friends and fellow paper crafter's to pray for the flowers once in awhile! Never hurts, right?!! :-)
I spent a few months over the winter going through Seed Catalogs looking for the perfect apricot colored Dahlia that his fiance wants for the bouquets. I think that I found it! If you ever need Dahlia tubers or seeds you should visit Swan Island Dahlia's on the internet. They have every kind imaginable. The rest of the seeds for the centerpieces, etc I found at Thompson and Morgan Seeds.
The have a great selection and a very informative site for what flowers to get to suit your needs.
Here is my latest project for the Glue Arts Blog.
Maya Road sent some of their lovely product to glue together for April. How I love Maya Road....
These pin cushions are made from their Canvas collection. You can find the full instructions and supply list with a few more images on the Glue Arts Blog HERE. If you check out the Glue Art Blog you'll find too that they give away lots of product...both from the sponsers and from the Glue Arts supply of adhesives. I promise you will not be disappointed if you win!
I promised a blog Giveaway last post, so the name drawn was:
Angela who posted April 18,2011 at 8:12 pm... I guess it 'was' your turn to win! Congratualtions and my surprise giveaway is the Bunny Garland from the "Like I always say" post. I hope that you like it and have a spot to use it.
I'm off to work on my next Glue Arts project. I want to wish all of your mothers out there a very happy day this coming Sunday. I hope that you get to spend it with everyone who loves you and it grateful that you are mom.
Linda :-)
Your crafts look absolutely amazing, I love them! All your little polar bear needs is a Coca Cola in his hand and you're good to go. I would like to do some budget decorating for my place.
Posted by: Chanel ipad leather | July 06, 2012 at 01:01 AM
Hi Linda,
I featured your sign on my blog today. I turned it into a Mr.& Mrs. sign for a wedding. Check it out. www.theweddinggals.net. You are really so talented! Thanx for the ideas.
phyllis
Posted by: Phyllis | January 25, 2012 at 07:40 AM
Oh, so pretty and creative! Love it! I might have to give it a try! The canvas and those flowers are just awesome!
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | January 03, 2012 at 06:12 AM
Dear creative Lady, I Just arrived at you blog. I love your art and creative mind! I'll be watching this blog closely, thank you for giving us so much of your time and mind. You make so wonderful and lovely works!
Many warm Hugs from Marina from Germany
I invited you gently to visit my creative Website: Bettyscardsandpaperdesign.com
Posted by: Marina | November 20, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Phenomenal! I want to try to make one of these myself.
Posted by: SEO Los Angeles | November 10, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Your Maya Road pincushions are so beautiful! Such a fun and creative use for those canvas pieces. Totally love them!
Posted by: Affordable Medical Insurance | September 28, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Some of the best things in life are found in small, simple things like those. Your work is exceptional. Good to hear some resource for dahlia tubers as I'm looking for some for dahlia garden. Keep it up! Looking forward to see more of your work in this blog.
Posted by: dahlia grower | July 09, 2011 at 06:26 AM
I have seen some good blogs before but yours blew me away! I LOVE your projects and your style. LOVE it. I will be back. :)
Posted by: Christy Grant | June 10, 2011 at 07:31 PM
I will definitely keep you and your flower garden in my thoughts, Linda! How special that you are growing them for your son's wedding. I wish you the best luck.
Your Maya Road pincushions are so beautiful! Such a fun and creative use for those canvas pieces. Totally love them!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | May 25, 2011 at 04:45 AM
Hi
I wrote to you once and I dont know how I did it as when I hit the Email Me Button my darn computer wont do it ..My email is vindina@tds.net
I just would love to ask a couple questions from one talented lady
thanks Diana
Posted by: Diana | May 22, 2011 at 02:16 PM
Im hooked on your blog ..love it ..I love the cupcakes and would love the pattern
thanks Diana
Posted by: Diana | May 16, 2011 at 07:51 AM
I will pray for big, beautiful flowers for your sons wedding :-)
And you are the so so very talented! I love these colors together and that pin cushion is spectular!!! I don't sew but maybe will try one of these :-) Happy Spring!
Posted by: Char | May 11, 2011 at 09:31 AM
Oh my, that is so pretty! What a great project! TFS ;-)
Why not plant some extra dahlias in the gardens of your friends & family? Just for some extra insurance! And they will enjoy these lovely flowers all summer long, too.
Posted by: diana | May 04, 2011 at 03:25 PM
Hi Linda -
I really hope your flowers grow beautifully for you. What a wonderful idea, growing your flowers for the wedding! I'll keep my fingers crossed that nothing goes awry!
I adore your pincushions. They are just so sweet! I really love the dress form one. So cute!
Elaine Allen
P.S. Congratulations Angela!
Posted by: Elaine Allen | May 03, 2011 at 10:34 AM