Snow In April

We Have been having some crazy weather here in Central Ca.  We had 10" of snow today.
Just a couple of weeks ago we had crazy rain/snow/wind storms that knocked out power for
up to a week.  We were blessed we only went 2 days with out power.
   Thank God for all the PG&E crews who worked diligently throughout the storms to
bring the power back to our mountain communities.

  Just a few days ago my sister and I were taking pictures "In" the wild flowers.

I'm not kidding about being in the flowers.  LOL.   This last picture is of my sister
Rachelle.  She comes up and spends weekends with me and we hole up in my
studio and work on art projects.
I will be posting pictures soon of what I have been doing.
Have a great rest of the day.
Diana

Fiona's Butterfly Challenge

I have entered into a butterfly challenge over on youtube.  The challenge is to make 12 butterflys using what you have on hand.  Oh my gosh there are some beautiful butterflies being made.  I'm almost scared to post mine.  LOL.
I'm not quite up to par on making videos with my camera yet so I am doing my part in the challenge a little differently.

1st picture is an overall view.

2nd picture is a antique piece of lace made into a butterfly,

the black one next to it is made of ribbon and glimmer misted.

3rd picture.  Fiona said to think outside the box, so here are

my off the wall butterflies.  The one on the left is made out

of corrigated card board I found outside.  the one next to it

is made out of leaves.

The next set are paper butterflies.  One is hand

stamped and covered with glossy accents.  The

white one next to it was hand drawn. It is a double

layer butterfly.

Next set is glittered butterfly on flower. Stamped and

glimmermisted double layer flower.

The last set is just two different stamped butterflies.

Oops, not the last set.  The last set is a faux rusty,copper and

a real copper butterfly.

Thank you for looking.  Here is a link to the challengeFiona's Butterfly Challenge

I have a lot of catching up to do

Hello everyone,
Can you believe it is December.  I was just posting about how hot it was and having to stick my head in

the freezer at the supermarket.  Now Christmas is knocking at the door.  November was a crazy weather month here in the foothills of central Ca.  We had SNOW!!!!!
Now the weather is warmer.  I'm trying to enjoy the sun while we have it.  I, also have been making a
mini album.  I have become addicted to youtube.  Did you know you can type in any kind of art work and

find tutorials on how to do it?  Here is the front of my book and some flowers that I made.  There are some wonderful talented ladies out there that so generously share their knowledge.  I'm half tempted to try it myself.

I participated in a vintage art supply swap with a young girl from the Neitherlands.  I met her on Flickr.

Here are some pics of what she sent me.  Some of the pictures didn't come out.  Sorry!
There were some vintage papers, train tickets, receipts, old tatting, material.  I will have alot of
fun using this stash.
I have also been exploring some of Tim Holtz distressing ideas and doing some tags.  I will post pictures when I get them finished.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas Season.
Thank you so much to the ladies that responded to Samantha's post.  Isn't she a sweet kitty.

Here are some recent pics I took.  Note,  No toads were hurt in the taking of these pictures!  LOL.
Have a great evening.
Diana

Hello From Samantha Kitty

Hello everyone.  My name is Samantha and I just wanted to pop on and say HI.  I'm Diana's other kitty.
Mom has been really sad sence Shadow went to heaven.  I have really been trying to keep her company and
fill her days with soft paw touches and gentle purrs.

I know she misses her blog friends and will be back soon.  She seems to be getting better every day.

Look at this picture that she painted.  I think it helps her to see it everyday.   I just wanted to ask everyone
that reads her blog to not forget about her.  I hope you all have a great evening. 
Go hug your pets.  We need it.

Love Samantha

YOU NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG YOU ARE TELL BEING STRONG IS THE ONLY CHOICE YOU HAVE

I got that quote off Joanna's blog.http://mosshill.blogs.com/joannas_journal/   Joanna is amazing.
If any of you follow her blog you know how wonderful she is.  Right now I am getting strength from
her posts about the trials she has been through and how she handles it all.  And God!!!!!
I'm leading up to something here.
This Monday, I am taking Shadow to the vet to be put down.  It is time.  My heart is broken. 
I have to be strong for my little girl cat.  I can't let this go on anymore.  I was going to take her
today but all the vets up here are closed.  Who would think that a vet would close it's office at
noon on a Saturday.
I  live 45 minutes from the nearest bigger city and that vet office is closed too.
Shadow is 17 years old.  She has had a good life.  It's time to say goodbye. 
Please keep me in your prayers on Monday.
God bless you.