michelle ward

Old Faithful - TAGS

The July/August issue of Somerset Studio just arrived.  Below is a sneak peek of my article. Who doesn't love tags?  I consider them to be perfect platform for all kinds of creativity and have been using them for over twenty-five years, therefore I call tags "Old Faithful". The entire magazine is full of them as that was their selected theme.  Lots of good stuff.

 

In May/June I was lucky to be featured in Cloth Paper Scissors with my new Grid Iron stamps.  More tags!  Thanks Jeannine for the opportunity to show off the new rubber.

 

And speaking of faithful....you know I'm a die-hard HIM fan.  They have announced their farewell tour. *sad face*  Just got my tickets today - to two shows.  *happy face*  Wouldn't it be nice if the threat of a farewell tour was similar to other bands who have claimed the same, but continue to hit the road?  If not, we can always hope for solo projects from the beloved members.  

Roses have bloomed

Even more glorious today than they were last week, here are some of my rose bushes.  First photo:  roses planted in 2008.  Second photo:  roses planted in 2011.  All of them are tributes to honor my sister's life.  I definitely feel her....and with these, I can see her.

 

And this one, called Daring Spirit, was a special gift from two friends in remembrance of my Grandma Kelly after she departed for heaven two years ago at age 102.  This is the first big bloom I've gotten since it was planted.  It smells good too!

 

Graham spent the weekend planting shrubs and filling the planters and bird feeders.  The yard is a menagerie.  Butterflies, bees, birds, bunnies and a family of kittens are regular visitors....and our goldfish pond is thriving as the fish are entering their third season here. Pool is open, beach towels are washed, (still have to blow up all the floaties) but we are ready for warmer temps...bring on summer!