Kitchen stool finished

I had an old 50's kitchen step stool (auction find)that had been painted more than once, It was rusty and looked bad. My grandson and I sanded and removed what was left of the rubber treads. We used a rust tough spray on it and then rustoleum red enamel spray. I then took a picture of our place and printed it on a photo paper that is sticky backed. I then cut it in a rough oval shape, took off the backing and applied it to the back of chair. We then sprayed it with a polyurethene.  I also did a decoupage coating on it. I am pleased with it and it makes a great addition to my kitchen since I am short. It is a good sturdy stool to use when I need to reach the top cabinets..

Making jelly

It has been awhile since I have posted anything. I have been busy being not busy. I have a hard time doing anything in the extreme heat since our air is not working. I have made 2 batches of microwave pickles, a double batch of peach jelly. Both look very nice and taste good too. I will post pictures at a later time. I had to order batteries for my camera. Hopefully they will be here in a couple of days. Hubby has been busy in our hay field and working on his crop insurance job. I am very happy with the cooler weather. It has helped me to get to get more done. I am working on getting jellies, pickles, put up. I hope to pickle some okra later today. I have enjoy my herbs this summer. I use them fresh. mint makes sun tea a really refreshing drink, or just add to water. I have dried my lavendar and removed the buds to make sachets.

Been too busy for writing

It has been a very busy time with local county fair, last week, and watching three lovely little girls. The kids did well, A grand champion in sewing, and cooking, with several purples ribbons and blue ribbons in crafts, photograpy, beef, & sheep.
Took the girls to exporation place in Wichita, It is a neat place of learning for all ages, they did some leaf rubbings, listen to a story from the Wizardess. checked out her wizard's lair, & the aviation learning area.
I had a class reunion committee meeting yesterday and all went well.
I have made some microwave pickles that turned out well. Recipe was found on Allrecipes.com site.
Hubby has been in hay field for the past two weeks, helping local farmer while he was away on a trip.
I am also reading the book "So Long Insecurity" by Beth Moore. I would reccommend it for any Christian women