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

Trip toColorado

Back from Colorado, had a lovely time, was able to do some sight seeing, museum, ride the ski lift, attended dinner the night before in Rainbow park, the kids did the climbing sculpture, playground and good
hamburgers on the grill. attendend wedding and reception. We had a lovely trip and enjoyed the time away.

Busy month

We have a very busy month, husband's b-day on 3rd, 4th celebration with community church services. Some of the activities for the weekend include parade on the 3rd, homemade ice cream byt the upcoming Freshman class.truck and tractor pull, plus many other things.
We will be traveling to Colorado the 8th for niece's wedding, We will have Bible school the week of the 18th, I am also working with Evan on a scrapbook for 4-H entry at the fair, which starts the 24th. I am also helping Max with sewing for fair, He is making jacket and vest for Micah. I will need to finish some sewing for myself before our trip on the 8th.
 Forrest and Kirk did some of the final planting, Kirk chiseled, ran out of beans, will need to get one more sack. Max is also work on railing for my porch as a woodworking project for 4-H. It will be installed after fair. I will show pictures after completed, It really looks good so far. It is also a "green" project. All supplies were purchased from auction, for no more that $3.00. He will paint it white with paint already on hand.
We like to use things that are purchased through auction, I feel it keeps us "green" because it does not go to waste. Have a good month all..

Sewing and grandkids.

I spent yesterday sewing, made my curtains (valances) in my sewing/guest room, I finished a pair of crop pants ( Mint/blue & white) for myself, also made a red & white scoop nect  top for me, not to wear together. I  am trying to get some summer clothes made for trip to Colorado. I have white top for pants, and will make white ones to go with the red top. I have sundress cut out in a med blue. I have not worn a sundress in quite a while, however I like them as they are very cool and comfortable.
It has been a busy time here, We are almost done with the planting, just a very few acres. We have been working on getting the mower ready. It is time to get some hay put up. We have had to add a 3rd calf to the bottle feeding as it was not getting enough from the mother cow. The grandkids enjoyed helping with that when they were here. Eva's favorite was the little red and white one.
Micah went on his first tractor ride with grandpa and even got to "drive" a little with help of course. Amelia & Sophia enjoyed the pool and being outside. I forget how much energy the young ones take. I did so enjoy them.

Visiting grandkids

Ok I am back to posting, have had a week off because I have had my grandkids visiting, we found many things to do that they enjoyed. I think they actually enjoy just the regular farm things the most, cooking, swiming, swinging, chores with cousin Evan. Not all got to do the same things, but was fun anyway. They all tried new things. The city kids andthe farm kids had fun.

lavendar

I have enjoyed having the grandkids this week, some of the activities,included feeding the baby calves, gathering eggs, feeding sheep, and steer. They also enjoyed playing in small pool, getting a tire swing put up, helping gather the lavendar, making a lavendar sachet, playing with glitter playdough, going to the count museum and see an old school house and church, lots of dolls and a large train set up.having a picnic before their cousins T-ball game.

Lavendar

If you would like to dry lavender, Harvest in morning so that you will get the best fragrance. Tie in a bundle and hang upside down in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. It will take 7-10 days. Take down and rub the buds over a piece of parchment paper. Store in air tight jar in dark area. I use small ones such as you get the bulk yeast in or small jelly jars, baby food jars would work also. Use them to make sachets, or potpourri, could use in muslin bag in the bath as well. It is very relaxing, and smells wonderful.

Drying Lavendar

I have been drying some lavendar for sachets. I will look into some other uses. I am told you can use in cooking also. I have tried the lavendar Jelly, I believe it is an aquired taste however. I do enjoy my herbs of all kinds. I have mint, basil, and chives also.

Sunny day here, so made so sun tea, apple hermit cookies, and have bread rising. I am making
plans of things to do when some of the two of granddaughters are her next week. I have been working a step stool or I should say, helping my grandson with it. It will be a craft project for the local county
fair, will post when it is completed.

Linda

A Crafty Farm Wife

A Crafty Farm Wife

Scrapbooking

For the past 2 weeks I have been working with my 6 yr old grandson on a scrapbook all about him. He gets frustrated once in a while, but he does pretty good most of the the time. I will post some of his pgs.

A Crafty Farm Wife

A Crafty Farm Wife

I have been working on t-shirt dresses for my granddaughters, following is a picture of one I have completed..

rainy Saturday, so made Texas sheet cake to take to church BBQ. It is one of our annual money makers, money goes to missions, and parsonage upkeep.
also made the base for a fruit pizza, will finish it tomorrow. I have been busy doing some sewing for granddaughter's, basic clean up, organizing my kitchen, trying to get rid of the excess.
hubby has been working on repair of mower(hay) had to go to Fort Scott for parts, wondering if we should have brought a new one, repairs are adding up on a daily basis.