2026 Book Challenge

 

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Weather..... January mini challenge 

My January frt book

come join me and our local book club as we have fun with this challenge.

Our goal is 2 books a month ...each book must start with a letter of the 🔤 alphabet. Does not to be read in order. 

Gnome me

Don't you just love fun little gnomes. This one is dressed up for Valentine's 

Did you know gnome are seen to be lucky and known to guard treasure.

My close up of the gnome 

i revamped a Christmas kit from DG into a Valentine's tag. The kit held pieces to make ornaments but I reused them.

Using a cardboard base, Valentine's paper, and felt gnome pieces. I made this cute dotted gnome. 

Art Journal

An art journal is a visual diary; it combines elements of writing, drawing, painting, collage, and even printmaking to express yourself.

What you need:

• art journal book ( Can be any kind of books )
• Paint – acrylic and/or watercolor are good choices
• Permanent artist pen in black
• Pencil

My Double page : 

Today I am sharing my newest project an art journal.  Done  in pastels with watercolors, stickers and clip art. 

So what are you creating today? 

Roses for Valentine's

I love roses and these prints are perfect for Valentine's 

i bought these lace edge wooden pieces and painted them with stain and paint. 

In the middle rose prints I deco podge too the middle. 

I add ribbon too one to add some flair. 

They can be hanging decor with ribbon. Or add a magnet or hanger on the back 

These roses are from my garden and the inspiration for my project.

So Grateful

Today cards: 

Are from a card kit I bought. Filled with great images and titles.

This wonderful Butterfly card on wire card stock and trimmed with gingham. And a large flower clip art. 

Together 

 

Coffee Love

This cute cup and paper is made with supplies from Stampin Up. My hubby loves his morning coffee.  

Love Our favorite coffee 

Community a local coffee company that makes fun seasonal blends .

This week since it's the start of Mardi gras we are trying King Cake coffee. All the smells of King Cake but not the calories. Yum!

The Twelfth Night

 11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

The arrival of the three kings mark the beginning of Mardi gras that ends on Feb 17 th . With the start of Lent season. 

So let the good time roll!