tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562927086883553232024-03-18T11:34:17.643-07:00Studio WindowPeek into the window of my soulCameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.comBlogger4886125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-26917804246577237512024-03-18T11:33:00.000-07:002024-03-18T11:33:46.768-07:00The Covered Bridges of Sweet Home<p>Early in January while Dale and I were feeling stir-crazy from all the rain, we decided to take a nice long backroads <i>Tuesday Travels </i>ride out to <a href="https://www.sweethomeor.gov/" target="_blank">Sweet Home</a>. We had no particular agenda. We wanted time with each other out of the house since the Christmas season was over and our decorations were finally stored away for another year.</p><p>What we stumbled upon during our journey were four more of Oregon's covered wood bridges!</p><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://www.eugenecascadescoast.org/explore/history-culture-museums/covered-bridges/earnest-covered-bridge/" target="_blank">Earnest Bridge</a></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv_kSZiO7K86eZEHAb2y7lP60EEWH1Z6DBGg8gbNQoK5roMbz87vSbZDvNONn-IBcTe5uu9bIsndFTKXin6U_cT7Pfq7QDd068bTQNBfsi784ChtzJHLl61B3SHpXjS3GaK_tI-FwEqVJBCSX4QzpgmOZj3_9e1LrZ15qe5tYm2XgXEoIEctsJihM8QGQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiv_kSZiO7K86eZEHAb2y7lP60EEWH1Z6DBGg8gbNQoK5roMbz87vSbZDvNONn-IBcTe5uu9bIsndFTKXin6U_cT7Pfq7QDd068bTQNBfsi784ChtzJHLl61B3SHpXjS3GaK_tI-FwEqVJBCSX4QzpgmOZj3_9e1LrZ15qe5tYm2XgXEoIEctsJihM8QGQ=s16000" /></a></div><br />This is also known as the Adams Bridge. It spans the Mohawk River. It's not in Sweet Home proper, but just off Marcola Road on the way to Sweet Home. Fun fact: this bridge appeared in the 60s movie <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenandoah_(film)" target="_blank"><i>Shenandoah</i> </a>starring James Stewart.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIG7GZceWLLMNpkncjn3-UruZQXV3il_CVIzxNEgH9zbTgWOXgtqvdWnEHP9M4xAxik1AJ9gr8h_Gk0biV4DNZjHsRmwn-n1k5-CuwWFqfo6pa-jvs-3Rwnyb4rDXf3eXdIlLqeUksSpEWFwX_ktdMFzmZgzhipXI_9RuXTSgjQFezparkeYLgdRrT0cY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIG7GZceWLLMNpkncjn3-UruZQXV3il_CVIzxNEgH9zbTgWOXgtqvdWnEHP9M4xAxik1AJ9gr8h_Gk0biV4DNZjHsRmwn-n1k5-CuwWFqfo6pa-jvs-3Rwnyb4rDXf3eXdIlLqeUksSpEWFwX_ktdMFzmZgzhipXI_9RuXTSgjQFezparkeYLgdRrT0cY=s16000" /></a></div><br />The photos are dark because of all the rain, but I managed to step outside the car just enough to snap a couple images. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/culture-history/covered-bridges/weddle-bridge/" target="_blank">Weddle Bridge</a></b></p><p>This bridge is in a beautiful setting within the nearly 17 acre <a href="https://www.sweethomeor.gov/parksrec/page/sankey-park" target="_blank">Sankey Park</a>. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg56wJk4dtqEZhiYOegxgNS3TYaO231J0fCN7Zc-V2TWSZX6WZMSHp8QLfSxLUgRP6quEniogRHE9vmQctyhHMVQGuGRTa_obZLN6JblQzZ5BdVi1K4TBa3Se9Q2XYIwlXi092P1W0hhtZNvoZCgzDANdfiptrPxWU0NkJLjst-PIucTLn_xjgL38kjWLY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg56wJk4dtqEZhiYOegxgNS3TYaO231J0fCN7Zc-V2TWSZX6WZMSHp8QLfSxLUgRP6quEniogRHE9vmQctyhHMVQGuGRTa_obZLN6JblQzZ5BdVi1K4TBa3Se9Q2XYIwlXi092P1W0hhtZNvoZCgzDANdfiptrPxWU0NkJLjst-PIucTLn_xjgL38kjWLY=s16000" /></a></div><br />The bridge was built in 1937 and carried traffic over Thomas Creek for 43 years until being by-passed in 1980. <p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtK4MfAhOXRhq_PHNf9pOIIWz9yBp8JvSyayiQRmTqsl6yyzti0uTGE2AoW6gvyaKgOK_AMvXdpk9daNh8q4zxgjMiw4GjS1dzFZsOHwBdaSZyWckeVC_ITARiV15JYVKoln7QuPTx-MvTpb_lR_aCKMN7-LPcCmEDgSFuFENW4W6osmVxaNxQ3UgJzPM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtK4MfAhOXRhq_PHNf9pOIIWz9yBp8JvSyayiQRmTqsl6yyzti0uTGE2AoW6gvyaKgOK_AMvXdpk9daNh8q4zxgjMiw4GjS1dzFZsOHwBdaSZyWckeVC_ITARiV15JYVKoln7QuPTx-MvTpb_lR_aCKMN7-LPcCmEDgSFuFENW4W6osmVxaNxQ3UgJzPM=s16000" /></a></div><br />The structure was moved to Ames Creek and restored around 1989. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQBbUlhyFaoRPLf8A8FsR5XTeP0HZayu-u9jBhNgZeJZJl-L4c6XMPb_8QXsJSH5_26ujBkmFnHthY2IznYn7885e4PhLeu3BPDfVBEmXZSk5sFk7osohJwihqZM8_Vol18NaxdF-FkSwe5Q4d4ANn0nkpAhCAmWgZZfnOkDvi1iciPICXjD82ar84_o0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQBbUlhyFaoRPLf8A8FsR5XTeP0HZayu-u9jBhNgZeJZJl-L4c6XMPb_8QXsJSH5_26ujBkmFnHthY2IznYn7885e4PhLeu3BPDfVBEmXZSk5sFk7osohJwihqZM8_Vol18NaxdF-FkSwe5Q4d4ANn0nkpAhCAmWgZZfnOkDvi1iciPICXjD82ar84_o0=s16000" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div>All the creeks and rivers were running fast and high the day we visited.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.strengthinperspective.com/Pictures-Oregon/OregonCoveredBridges-25/Dahlenburg-Covered-Bridge.htm" target="_blank"><b>Dahlenburg Bridge</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We saw this tiny footbridge on a hill not far from Weddle Bridge. It's also in Sankey Park and crosses Ames Creek. Fun fact: it was built by students in 1989 as a shop project by local high school students. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrBV0ndjTZZYMdGhIPHAsxgObCQsxo6S7bIM2nN2YqDGFCuxjypGB5GGZZHdRXpWvUanROacU2qEbWLughkU5UL6bvwoZG8vz48awyNj5Ub-frEZ-WToW34XrSpUu_KNNpTzSj4N0IolYang4LrrLRSLyfgik868Vrni_mv6LiUjRxCPnez-t3Sq3MuzA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrBV0ndjTZZYMdGhIPHAsxgObCQsxo6S7bIM2nN2YqDGFCuxjypGB5GGZZHdRXpWvUanROacU2qEbWLughkU5UL6bvwoZG8vz48awyNj5Ub-frEZ-WToW34XrSpUu_KNNpTzSj4N0IolYang4LrrLRSLyfgik868Vrni_mv6LiUjRxCPnez-t3Sq3MuzA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://pbase.com/azleader/cb_whittemore" target="_blank"><b>Whittemore Bridge</b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This small walking bridge is located in <a href="https://www.sweethomeor.gov/parksrec/page/clover-park" target="_blank">Clover Park</a> just off Hwy 20. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2auSamoHq1wDtUmxfAgVV0A2aaK4QKl8u0I1JEfR50-ve4DmvNBcfOJcIMYoab_iSRuKOXIDno3SxSd73vbIe6V9v0oPpXykQ47T8aNKH9SlUR3ui2EDnU6E4KUT-NdIgSQW6Cqfs-CvrLrH-Q3x_V2qnlxQOA_CDwE7Sr-qWK9r3qlt5AYRAJS5biss" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2auSamoHq1wDtUmxfAgVV0A2aaK4QKl8u0I1JEfR50-ve4DmvNBcfOJcIMYoab_iSRuKOXIDno3SxSd73vbIe6V9v0oPpXykQ47T8aNKH9SlUR3ui2EDnU6E4KUT-NdIgSQW6Cqfs-CvrLrH-Q3x_V2qnlxQOA_CDwE7Sr-qWK9r3qlt5AYRAJS5biss=s16000" /></a></div><br />Like the Dahlenburg, this bridge was also built by the local high school shop class. Fun fact: it started life on the back of a mobile trailer and was hauled in parades to promote covered bridge preservation! </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgum5L7U_Nt7HNFQ2OkqO8FBYFE_2rzU1vKaEIPERkzvLq9u4twNS6ookHjQ092pacHL6syU0cDiFb3a_2GwktdMARFeeN2dTOSqiuz7oV2dYoYq_pmsAwL-YJhqqk4ZjwO0XS1qIjf4sC28EADJwfZ7Az0MdGMqjclGOC3xnR3Tn3eG-lDrCCf2eV0728" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgum5L7U_Nt7HNFQ2OkqO8FBYFE_2rzU1vKaEIPERkzvLq9u4twNS6ookHjQ092pacHL6syU0cDiFb3a_2GwktdMARFeeN2dTOSqiuz7oV2dYoYq_pmsAwL-YJhqqk4ZjwO0XS1qIjf4sC28EADJwfZ7Az0MdGMqjclGOC3xnR3Tn3eG-lDrCCf2eV0728=s16000" /></a></div><br />It's also in a very pretty setting in the one acre memorial park, spanning Stone Brook Creek.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM4QQP6aW6GFvF1ej66ov7knNR0yAUS6i3jdE2EETl-qtSyhZQrOETzJvlwwKnWuLly4-9APTSJB65tLAofdrxvwoMqgGAzIqGC36iN6krsvSG_zMjyzZ3d8y1or5hNGnm19ZSAi_5oYK7hVpRbiXvtc0nP9_C9PMJ6n8p2t-mpftsLJrKfg5WLLuNO1w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgM4QQP6aW6GFvF1ej66ov7knNR0yAUS6i3jdE2EETl-qtSyhZQrOETzJvlwwKnWuLly4-9APTSJB65tLAofdrxvwoMqgGAzIqGC36iN6krsvSG_zMjyzZ3d8y1or5hNGnm19ZSAi_5oYK7hVpRbiXvtc0nP9_C9PMJ6n8p2t-mpftsLJrKfg5WLLuNO1w=s16000" /></a></div><br />When we were there, the bridge was still lit with Christmas lights</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFl-_eYl8r6KQFZEWs7EwJZXTjLpeiIn33OF5Veim8UuTdQgobQqI9fVlt1r90W7QVQYXc6ZeIAJ-c6BwapHt7eUo7M77TWS5LUJEau9O4-hMgSAxVb9sPN8EIdmXvKwia24np_ns1S2kTUFuxO4-zcz_-t2ACahYpEeHNbAhZs3SqalcwPeajJOuhBgQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFl-_eYl8r6KQFZEWs7EwJZXTjLpeiIn33OF5Veim8UuTdQgobQqI9fVlt1r90W7QVQYXc6ZeIAJ-c6BwapHt7eUo7M77TWS5LUJEau9O4-hMgSAxVb9sPN8EIdmXvKwia24np_ns1S2kTUFuxO4-zcz_-t2ACahYpEeHNbAhZs3SqalcwPeajJOuhBgQ=s16000" /></a></div><br />as was the rest of the small memorial park.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmdPdAaeah_fXb5uVQEQ-P3hDViE7v7jd5WpF5sRcVreRJPvhcghheywcpCQgmXu7a8TNBrz6B-YDkKlS9z8zYCZdJwIPo2LZQsZO5ghKzoWQxq53_BlMCoLFzvFzwyFT69OB62DAUXNPUvOBVlKSc4llVmjA-XFVU23W1xVP1SKwhhdaqQf43ZUwsmQE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmdPdAaeah_fXb5uVQEQ-P3hDViE7v7jd5WpF5sRcVreRJPvhcghheywcpCQgmXu7a8TNBrz6B-YDkKlS9z8zYCZdJwIPo2LZQsZO5ghKzoWQxq53_BlMCoLFzvFzwyFT69OB62DAUXNPUvOBVlKSc4llVmjA-XFVU23W1xVP1SKwhhdaqQf43ZUwsmQE=s16000" /></a></div><br />Dale and I will be sure to take more country rides to Sweet Home in dryer weather so that we can enjoy the town and these bridges more thoroughly.</div>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-33212963207666883952024-03-17T11:58:00.000-07:002024-03-17T11:58:18.085-07:00Spring Break<p>Look who visited us last week! </p><p>It was so good to have time with Melody and Annalee and feel their hugs and watch them shine. (That's our eldest peeking through, holding Melody steady).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDYYUBk-PjNS0TK9Fw-YNdpy75U8chd3-qjdnWfxk6wIX-BWvnV-Vhdqbb55mXKPuVbdoF0XNAjtVhWXckGD_SfVb7FlMyLFNQ3eE3TAwwS0mAGblrEQVu37p_QNzyM4vBkvGwV4FCx2C4u27Le_se455qDrn4dIKiXQiE1nIBpuEDc9Ie5LtHweUXCc8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDYYUBk-PjNS0TK9Fw-YNdpy75U8chd3-qjdnWfxk6wIX-BWvnV-Vhdqbb55mXKPuVbdoF0XNAjtVhWXckGD_SfVb7FlMyLFNQ3eE3TAwwS0mAGblrEQVu37p_QNzyM4vBkvGwV4FCx2C4u27Le_se455qDrn4dIKiXQiE1nIBpuEDc9Ie5LtHweUXCc8=s16000" /></a></div><br />Jodie even got special t-shirts for when all the cousins met for the first time.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcc6yqGkQeiaa2p4DD2QwkpP3j2cUj6JNyRZVI5m9SlyrNd4VfCi0eNYKoqyRwhFCubhV7fDn3BkYkVgEeEWeyDfWNvuiSBERddxWIwTPrt6SJsma_EEytBsaiqpUvskKLzVQv-AKKXnNV_U3KhN3DHH6856j1ZuWQh_t43Xj_2-3A8KgcI0Cniut-ia0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcc6yqGkQeiaa2p4DD2QwkpP3j2cUj6JNyRZVI5m9SlyrNd4VfCi0eNYKoqyRwhFCubhV7fDn3BkYkVgEeEWeyDfWNvuiSBERddxWIwTPrt6SJsma_EEytBsaiqpUvskKLzVQv-AKKXnNV_U3KhN3DHH6856j1ZuWQh_t43Xj_2-3A8KgcI0Cniut-ia0=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>(Yes, the littlest cousin's face has been altered at the request of her parents. My doll's face is cute, but our littlest grandkid is <i>far</i> cuter!)</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-82211240159657989272024-03-16T18:42:00.000-07:002024-03-16T18:48:02.992-07:00Lucky Pillow<p>Time to post my latest holiday cross-stitch finish for St. Patty's Day. The pattern is called <i>St. Patrick's Day Mini Cat Freebie</i> from Lynn B of <a href="https://happinessiscrossstitching.com/" target="_blank">Happiness Is Cross Stitching Designs</a>. I love her little cats and have quite a few of them in my stash. I used one of them for my kids' <a href="https://cameoroze.blogspot.com/2024/02/valentine-roses.html" target="_blank">Valentine</a> earlier this year.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcW38Xh01NukUB6Pffane-lMpDQm01UvFN_1X8F0zanL508DaQJ4PhG_Ks7B_XVtYnhj0KxMdPcc8fDy9AXzUpKA43OfMmB97iNJmUtLN7O82te35-hizJrDn7i9i6LKc-y5L5atyvBH-D6YvUldU1cl_B8ZJTfi0CRX5ybVQhfSAgaxkKE48K36yXC4E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhcW38Xh01NukUB6Pffane-lMpDQm01UvFN_1X8F0zanL508DaQJ4PhG_Ks7B_XVtYnhj0KxMdPcc8fDy9AXzUpKA43OfMmB97iNJmUtLN7O82te35-hizJrDn7i9i6LKc-y5L5atyvBH-D6YvUldU1cl_B8ZJTfi0CRX5ybVQhfSAgaxkKE48K36yXC4E=s16000" /></a></div><br />I decided to use a blended needle of gold and green to stitch the word <i>Lucky</i>. It's just a little something different to keep me engaged.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieSnl51qnCkDBsiumcHoQgWAuoGiotGVtKKzSdeWLFtQzQhLogX-NuzZWZ6aILj2xBWu1KBlyJK0TviOhFuPnzi7v4pNUoApYdCYMyFvdbKRUVxT1OjnEzI7PGU7lIVZvJatka4y4Vc5XLcd3-PS_Aac7DvYmhN5ho66_TtmIpNA1tTb6DRjKaRuDPWR4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="572" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEieSnl51qnCkDBsiumcHoQgWAuoGiotGVtKKzSdeWLFtQzQhLogX-NuzZWZ6aILj2xBWu1KBlyJK0TviOhFuPnzi7v4pNUoApYdCYMyFvdbKRUVxT1OjnEzI7PGU7lIVZvJatka4y4Vc5XLcd3-PS_Aac7DvYmhN5ho66_TtmIpNA1tTb6DRjKaRuDPWR4=s16000" /></a></div><br />I turned this design into a pillow cover. The darker green inside border was from a fat quarter in my fabric stash. I found the bright green clover fabric recently at a thrift store. How perfect! The back of the pillow cover is also made from the clover fabric.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF5kcKHM022e0ykc2utZ1uIpAftoplZ8ag8x2RnH_8HfnKA0dPmQPn7Wn28makvvnHPE_l9TDOYGzHk7CM_c7HPPQrLockclWOJyPf2a9Ew0S0lVptuO0M4fjPApEkinv_MDZs8yu_5sIjUuFdMAJz5DJvIUOgdE1OJyhd3JdJSE2u4cum_gJ3lPE4SAc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF5kcKHM022e0ykc2utZ1uIpAftoplZ8ag8x2RnH_8HfnKA0dPmQPn7Wn28makvvnHPE_l9TDOYGzHk7CM_c7HPPQrLockclWOJyPf2a9Ew0S0lVptuO0M4fjPApEkinv_MDZs8yu_5sIjUuFdMAJz5DJvIUOgdE1OJyhd3JdJSE2u4cum_gJ3lPE4SAc=s16000" /></a></div><br />I've given myself a new seasonal project. It started with <i><a href="https://cameoroze.blogspot.com/2023/09/thankful-owls-part-5-fini.html" target="_blank">Thankful Owls</a></i> last Fall. I finished it as a pillow cover. I just stuffed it with some fiberfill for the month, then removed the filling when it was time to store the pillow cover.<p></p><p>But now that I have the idea to make pillow covers for every holiday or season, I decided it was time to make a pillow form that I can transfer from cover to cover as I decorate for the following holiday.</p><p>I used an old bed sheet to make a 12-inch square pillow. I sewed the first three sides of the pillowcase, flipped it inside-in, stuffed it with lots of fiberfill, then pinned the last edge shut.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHtqJPSHOwS2Vo6dFvk3q_5JzoglsSNWf6iaVqXpQwqQmlAqPb1nrp-kICH8PH2exBawGua1j5YXbcAGLI-Uj-fsSOpan-IybK4Yel41Nkaiua8E9dysHqqRuC4TKVKJipVQDMFW00hLJ14rvOYBI5F3KlLqywOQ6gwFRiF_XGAmHly7LsMw6CrEN9-GQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHtqJPSHOwS2Vo6dFvk3q_5JzoglsSNWf6iaVqXpQwqQmlAqPb1nrp-kICH8PH2exBawGua1j5YXbcAGLI-Uj-fsSOpan-IybK4Yel41Nkaiua8E9dysHqqRuC4TKVKJipVQDMFW00hLJ14rvOYBI5F3KlLqywOQ6gwFRiF_XGAmHly7LsMw6CrEN9-GQ=s16000" /></a></div><br />Since this pillow form won't be seen, I didn't bother making the last seam invisible. I top-stitched it closed.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW_NbL7uxLzX0ZaRIcQnPubZTr8safE_Gp3HcVWwaOt4GjREgbx63702PDF1J_JzG1JDI-jz7bRskZ7gnplNd8lPtPUCyH4ijQshpsbH9uYVyEfk0Hbdb9QQmjXlOxTYrMfIkqCssp1mP9PMnMkgsPcmpZ_GSFTmUfFT70anouaAgmQrjp4P84jzJ_D-o" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgW_NbL7uxLzX0ZaRIcQnPubZTr8safE_Gp3HcVWwaOt4GjREgbx63702PDF1J_JzG1JDI-jz7bRskZ7gnplNd8lPtPUCyH4ijQshpsbH9uYVyEfk0Hbdb9QQmjXlOxTYrMfIkqCssp1mP9PMnMkgsPcmpZ_GSFTmUfFT70anouaAgmQrjp4P84jzJ_D-o=s16000" /></a></div><br />When I did the finishing work on the pillow cover, I added a zipper for ease of inserting the pillow form. Check this out. I had a perfectly matched nine inch nylon zipper in my stash. That's a K-Mart price sticker. K-Mart has been out of business since 2002. <p></p><p>Thirty-three cents! This must be from the 1970s or so. This size and style of zipper costs $1.50 now.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik6Bg3HeXAhRyTFA6vLoZydv97RWk1nnvqP9n3B6W7U06gdMqWfpYhCyEkZtakvB4doLHruC2vM80HTGJFAOvrZ2MZY6IwiUovz_nXtXvbdeBmGjv5F3UOS9oHsIZjj8oSUNrKtEYh6xdegfZ3bHopG4lpveHWDAdDHTT6UdJecaYeapS9oHVqp-O0608/s800/240303_lucky%20pillow06.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik6Bg3HeXAhRyTFA6vLoZydv97RWk1nnvqP9n3B6W7U06gdMqWfpYhCyEkZtakvB4doLHruC2vM80HTGJFAOvrZ2MZY6IwiUovz_nXtXvbdeBmGjv5F3UOS9oHsIZjj8oSUNrKtEYh6xdegfZ3bHopG4lpveHWDAdDHTT6UdJecaYeapS9oHVqp-O0608/s16000/240303_lucky%20pillow06.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Say hello to the newest addition to my holiday pillows. You're pretty sweet, Lucky Cat!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpiI1c_WxaeyNNuwODICG7pCLcgvfefe3u4-wuuiRiatTA94GKnI0HkCiZBbFpPwmsLds3hYQTPUNV0BqYDIuzjr_hmhTGMe3ANYvXioltTNqfa2WEpPVx7tHcL4Xg9z5Tslltb1A6PjzthpYxK-r--I7fjGPmONPUc8Q0DCg6q02f3WEdUCfXWLw0Qrk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpiI1c_WxaeyNNuwODICG7pCLcgvfefe3u4-wuuiRiatTA94GKnI0HkCiZBbFpPwmsLds3hYQTPUNV0BqYDIuzjr_hmhTGMe3ANYvXioltTNqfa2WEpPVx7tHcL4Xg9z5Tslltb1A6PjzthpYxK-r--I7fjGPmONPUc8Q0DCg6q02f3WEdUCfXWLw0Qrk=s16000" /></a></div><br />You're just the right size.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoItD1PyeM4b2PRHIHtqLuJToPRHRKHqujZtF575A1c4RQoIwdJ4APMIlnc1RpzAJhfLbJyd6erbK-gwgpGBnjlzWDuTu8_Kd9g_AdrgcAqKS3N-IMDcwlZSHxJhp-xN7qLdIeiE4mIUW68D-hXrxehEnwDWobAfsL_xTjsKQksaeAmOQgj-3gcQWzPYY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoItD1PyeM4b2PRHIHtqLuJToPRHRKHqujZtF575A1c4RQoIwdJ4APMIlnc1RpzAJhfLbJyd6erbK-gwgpGBnjlzWDuTu8_Kd9g_AdrgcAqKS3N-IMDcwlZSHxJhp-xN7qLdIeiE4mIUW68D-hXrxehEnwDWobAfsL_xTjsKQksaeAmOQgj-3gcQWzPYY=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-65282103678517891852024-03-15T18:16:00.000-07:002024-03-15T18:16:35.892-07:00A Fresh New World<p> 60°</p><p>Sun's out</p><p>Azure skies</p><p>Clouds puffy and soaring</p><p>As is the plane</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggPHteW7TR8dU-xMQH6nw-S7HgKtmTJZpOhcvb0RDQf47UvjP2poqs-LexLBb_5tAEiN1ct-b6kPAh5spUxahETX0JeGDDVyM92x-znsDU-8OOJ-5b-EkgM1vR6Ya2DhNn4lacmvVNoidKfqprFgLkoD83fyTWfS800YbdW477lvaW0gLOD1B6PJJmHj8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggPHteW7TR8dU-xMQH6nw-S7HgKtmTJZpOhcvb0RDQf47UvjP2poqs-LexLBb_5tAEiN1ct-b6kPAh5spUxahETX0JeGDDVyM92x-znsDU-8OOJ-5b-EkgM1vR6Ya2DhNn4lacmvVNoidKfqprFgLkoD83fyTWfS800YbdW477lvaW0gLOD1B6PJJmHj8=s16000" /></a></div><br />In west Eugene<p></p><p>Spring's coming in for a landing</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-61255197469765904102024-03-14T19:40:00.000-07:002024-03-14T19:40:23.297-07:00Minimalist #6<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUShZjNtqGgW-knVzK1kf_7E9mQBC02uwrS3SVtqd2p4FQB9oXCAx2-Ly5WKF_BaOFo9hBvFcpbwMTBxglJiypmSL5TJk4YUVliabqJIRDoPREiiHmdOwGMn15V4ySZS-YHzNY8pgJOxb7shwyTzW9DXYZiRJ3f9jHti5UAU2f21mHWGh3vEijyjyIR9E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUShZjNtqGgW-knVzK1kf_7E9mQBC02uwrS3SVtqd2p4FQB9oXCAx2-Ly5WKF_BaOFo9hBvFcpbwMTBxglJiypmSL5TJk4YUVliabqJIRDoPREiiHmdOwGMn15V4ySZS-YHzNY8pgJOxb7shwyTzW9DXYZiRJ3f9jHti5UAU2f21mHWGh3vEijyjyIR9E=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This white yarn is reflecting the colors of the ceramic bowl it's resting in. Cool.</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-66124794329852921532024-03-13T12:31:00.000-07:002024-03-13T12:31:12.336-07:00Painted Rocks<p>When our granddaughters visited from Idaho last weekend, we made the most of a rainy day by painting some rocks. I've been wanting to try a technique using fingernail polish.</p><p>I filled a shallow dish with water, then dripped some fingernail polish on top. We learned that the thinner the polish, the better this technique works. The fingernail polish mostly rests on the surface of the water. Then you swirl the paint around to help get a marbled effect, and gently dip the rock face into the polish/water.</p><p>I should have tried this out before adding little ones to the mix, but we were winging it. There was a ... mishap. But their mom helped with the cleanup.</p><p>I forgot to take photos of their rocks. But I finished mine up this morning:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0HEQR2Mx9aVNojuMzc4qsriztlWM3SxNOYEd_pHUfkJNyfDr1MclXpomaN2JBdnoZHCakV29MBwxFuYhmM9_rZIa3f7vFNQIt85PCLuWa8Pzk5XwQWEAZ87ZWCkCBxoQc3P33vmY3Rscq5zS4OR-V3LFhohb_TmJLqeTNvXCG6AhkCs52jVmxtqXZaQ8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0HEQR2Mx9aVNojuMzc4qsriztlWM3SxNOYEd_pHUfkJNyfDr1MclXpomaN2JBdnoZHCakV29MBwxFuYhmM9_rZIa3f7vFNQIt85PCLuWa8Pzk5XwQWEAZ87ZWCkCBxoQc3P33vmY3Rscq5zS4OR-V3LFhohb_TmJLqeTNvXCG6AhkCs52jVmxtqXZaQ8=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>I received a big bag of mostly-used fingernail polish from our local <i><a href="https://buynothingproject.org/" target="_blank">Buy Nothing</a></i> group which I've had for over a year. Using those supplies means that this is another step in my <i>24 Goals in 2024.</i> Nice.</p><p>I had such a good time giving out <a href="https://cameoroze.blogspot.com/2023/10/this-halloween-rocks.html" target="_blank">painted rocks with the Halloween treats</a> last year that I plan to make more rocks through the year and save them up for the trick-or-treaters.</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-74566438838737589312024-03-12T17:58:00.000-07:002024-03-12T21:51:44.644-07:00Nearly Done<p>The stitching on <i>Nibbles</i> is completely finished. He's darn cute! </p><p>I started adding a border to make the design bigger so that it would be a better size for my pillow. I completed about a fifth of the border, but it just wasn't working. I ripped it out this morning.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibLaBzFodCxOqDeQgqyVglhV1abswe3h8Sn-xrqP3Nxz6YDPdIXQCn1M2Qr1D-_-TAPfnkolU9Lb7ayXJZlQkVH5gu7v5NaWcP8WmFTu0_vlRQgzAIB1oVwSrRK2ooAzKq9Qdz10cdPgXWP7OPTdZRWX-3EWTqtlL-oNkhSEU8aMEhAufF-Z8aDULdRns" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibLaBzFodCxOqDeQgqyVglhV1abswe3h8Sn-xrqP3Nxz6YDPdIXQCn1M2Qr1D-_-TAPfnkolU9Lb7ayXJZlQkVH5gu7v5NaWcP8WmFTu0_vlRQgzAIB1oVwSrRK2ooAzKq9Qdz10cdPgXWP7OPTdZRWX-3EWTqtlL-oNkhSEU8aMEhAufF-Z8aDULdRns=s16000" /></a></div><br />I'm reassessing my strategy for getting this little guy ready for display. My current idea is to make it into an ornament for the lighted tabletop tree in our entryway. I found this remnant of Spring plaid in my stash that can serve as the back of the ornament.<p></p><p>I'm tired and my brain hurts. This decision has become much harder than it needs to be.</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-61584423339421251322024-03-11T10:24:00.000-07:002024-03-11T10:24:10.743-07:00Frosted Heartflake<p>They follow me around.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9zQ0u-honxb27aAWsAC3OFP45jeWzQFDF1mlZH0HArdq_zMmVJBcnjK2HtmjKgM-4VsW8JPn2XBD6vylYt_-Yy5Ht7lO071Z4Te0udKP7z71MpaoI37DSse6B4k9BLScA84CEEQY7zQqywdt8WFhrho0Ps7sKMLNWXqf1nWrYTuYobFQRbYYDIawGL5Y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9zQ0u-honxb27aAWsAC3OFP45jeWzQFDF1mlZH0HArdq_zMmVJBcnjK2HtmjKgM-4VsW8JPn2XBD6vylYt_-Yy5Ht7lO071Z4Te0udKP7z71MpaoI37DSse6B4k9BLScA84CEEQY7zQqywdt8WFhrho0Ps7sKMLNWXqf1nWrYTuYobFQRbYYDIawGL5Y=s16000" /></a></div><br />I spilled some cereal on the counter while filling up my bowl.<p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-68313107599438565372024-03-07T17:28:00.000-08:002024-03-07T17:28:58.426-08:00Minimalist #5<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeXmaTysPT8-HonsKLIXYl_mGC-mgoIEaS7QEJjDW1QT1S9WRvJJNVnu0R3MvJq2Od0LxDruVpENt7vnOFKBOCewrfSN4yzG5VBLeOHBIXo9oKLXXpGNbdlRm6HxPVEYHwx7ZOlCzyUCI4XefQBJcag8Csm9tQ5Q2XdX7PuCF5uzhuzlZncYVc7-i1C9A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeXmaTysPT8-HonsKLIXYl_mGC-mgoIEaS7QEJjDW1QT1S9WRvJJNVnu0R3MvJq2Od0LxDruVpENt7vnOFKBOCewrfSN4yzG5VBLeOHBIXo9oKLXXpGNbdlRm6HxPVEYHwx7ZOlCzyUCI4XefQBJcag8Csm9tQ5Q2XdX7PuCF5uzhuzlZncYVc7-i1C9A=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-46982443986390214992024-03-06T14:44:00.000-08:002024-03-12T21:55:14.264-07:00Progress<p><i>Nibbles</i> is coming together very quickly. I stitched the bunny and carrot last night while watching Super Tuesday election results. I stitched the leaf after lunch today. All that's left is backstitching the details.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6uQZox1ox5JqdUVn23QCcmVN3mfP8IFyE7C2vWPvSl_wwv9fWncbDuCTagIuMr78KGtKzmJCVx7dFX1_vXYWPbVMdiVzdEji8ClGc13iKZO4Y_OOyhKNKWYP0jpR9bOTyYlP1XgoPfMwFOHmgcVnlRQDgHba6cHUXFX0d4W_wPp-BgES6B_M9aTqhH9E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6uQZox1ox5JqdUVn23QCcmVN3mfP8IFyE7C2vWPvSl_wwv9fWncbDuCTagIuMr78KGtKzmJCVx7dFX1_vXYWPbVMdiVzdEji8ClGc13iKZO4Y_OOyhKNKWYP0jpR9bOTyYlP1XgoPfMwFOHmgcVnlRQDgHba6cHUXFX0d4W_wPp-BgES6B_M9aTqhH9E=s16000" /></a></div><br />This is quite a bit smaller in real life than in my mind's eye, so I'm considering adding a border to increase the overall size of the design before I turn it into a pillow.<p></p><p>I looked at the fabric section in a thrift store this morning to see if I could snag some coordinating Easter fabric. No luck. So I'll have to take a finer tooth comb to my stash and see if I can hobble together some small pieces of fabric. I recall a yellow flannel with a small print that might work.</p><p>Time to pet my stash! </p><p>I enjoy that activity because I "rediscover" supplies that stir up my creative imagination. I never run out of ideas.</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-68355849328708046632024-03-05T13:17:00.000-08:002024-03-05T13:17:44.091-08:00What's Next?<p>A small Easter cross-stitch project for <i>me.</i></p><p>This morning I gathered the materials for <i>Nibbles</i> by Ronda Jean<i> </i>and did a floss toss. This cutie has been in my stash since 2002, so it qualifies for being part of my <i>24 Goals in 2024: </i>making crafts using only materials I already have on hand.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaV1vz7HFKcZaH0qq3hj0yVN_t-kMYCLIi6eRGjmvXkqcWriBkf2z4u7Pvx5x0UFl7TyvISulTLRww75KDndbHQO5um_DEEcJeec9PRwQ2W_VwPHpETYPBresH5IdrvZqxMXXIdbRLhKLA0TORjb2DVYDtMcRqOQZy3oerlFQyUJWd6sxQKrwJsPsr18Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaV1vz7HFKcZaH0qq3hj0yVN_t-kMYCLIi6eRGjmvXkqcWriBkf2z4u7Pvx5x0UFl7TyvISulTLRww75KDndbHQO5um_DEEcJeec9PRwQ2W_VwPHpETYPBresH5IdrvZqxMXXIdbRLhKLA0TORjb2DVYDtMcRqOQZy3oerlFQyUJWd6sxQKrwJsPsr18Q=s16000" /></a></div><br />The colors are great together. So Spring-like! It's another small piece, so I should be able to finish it. The stitching is only 34 x 27 stitches, making it approximately 3-1/2 inches square. I'll likely be turning it into a pillow.<p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-9469815126459742432024-03-04T18:29:00.000-08:002024-03-04T18:29:43.075-08:00I Don't Get Out Much<p>Around Eugene, Oregon, the average amount of miles folks travel in their cars each year is around 13,000.</p><p>My car is a 2019 model.</p><p>The odometer recently hit the 10,000 mile mark.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheM0mOp9Fl68YbfM8QObBBjnInXZqcpq1h9-qdNUAhBAogxGiYkCG5LJwdSLM4PVVy3dLVcD6ofifhk0e9Uz0AZOltpXj5fC132sujOg4uEJTz-KS2dch9eGA_K7cIAcA891QVWA0GbB7qyC7RHWfRr2NKzbjMnG_RMhLxgZGEky8Lxer5tqv-UxprW6c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheM0mOp9Fl68YbfM8QObBBjnInXZqcpq1h9-qdNUAhBAogxGiYkCG5LJwdSLM4PVVy3dLVcD6ofifhk0e9Uz0AZOltpXj5fC132sujOg4uEJTz-KS2dch9eGA_K7cIAcA891QVWA0GbB7qyC7RHWfRr2NKzbjMnG_RMhLxgZGEky8Lxer5tqv-UxprW6c=s16000" /></a></div><br />:: sigh ::<p></p><p>This is why one of my <i>24 Goals in 2024</i> is to simply drive somewhere during daylight hours three times a week. Sometimes I have an actual destination. Sometimes I drive in the countryside for 10 minutes. I was driving at sunset last week; that wasn't such a good idea. I've got old eyes, but they're not quite bad enough for cataract surgery.</p><p>I have been getting out - mostly to go snuggle my new granddaughter. </p><p>The pandemic nearly turned me agoraphobic. So I'm stretching myself. I've even bought <i>two</i> tanks of gas for far this year. Go me! </p><p>:: putt putt putt ::</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-13224610960885610082024-03-03T18:30:00.000-08:002024-03-03T18:30:53.207-08:00Minimalist #4<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Trying it in sepia</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlCPGGchNLjg-qy5YsC3p3IeOxbNcoJDT5SdNiyA0UJqp79rO-qnMymVzjRMPVHsry87RNFWaS3lmHjllXX9nwArJQJ9PKgSGfHV5wXMldQ8v0PVo_2WUbg6OhrZ9Z6qE8U8lN8mF5sk0qfb8r5BEhMk4a6S-crAwLsizSKRJjGYLw7I4AEKqfnzMdZWk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="366" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlCPGGchNLjg-qy5YsC3p3IeOxbNcoJDT5SdNiyA0UJqp79rO-qnMymVzjRMPVHsry87RNFWaS3lmHjllXX9nwArJQJ9PKgSGfHV5wXMldQ8v0PVo_2WUbg6OhrZ9Z6qE8U8lN8mF5sk0qfb8r5BEhMk4a6S-crAwLsizSKRJjGYLw7I4AEKqfnzMdZWk=s16000" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-25686467496477973952024-03-02T17:01:00.000-08:002024-03-02T17:01:04.967-08:00Puzzle Time<p>Here's a puzzle full of muted colors that I bought at a Goodwill thrift shop. It normally sells (new) for $13 - $20. It's an excellent quality puzzle in like-new condition for only $3.99 (minus the senior discount). A steal! The bag holding the pieces had never been opened.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUXWWMPxf_F0HH0SXPS5uA_n8G-VIHt7jKSLXhMVXQVe31WnvUyJIQnbRPLczohErpj8Hn0CovIqzvBgVjrVVrsl1Nw2myE75s6bHdOQGdYANfAFIxNf1Ct4AE4rTj732bvKT-EGVf2JQ5eRp1lrGs6KB_-30wCdtODg2qGRGVGpleaSsOaWnMemTTbfI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUXWWMPxf_F0HH0SXPS5uA_n8G-VIHt7jKSLXhMVXQVe31WnvUyJIQnbRPLczohErpj8Hn0CovIqzvBgVjrVVrsl1Nw2myE75s6bHdOQGdYANfAFIxNf1Ct4AE4rTj732bvKT-EGVf2JQ5eRp1lrGs6KB_-30wCdtODg2qGRGVGpleaSsOaWnMemTTbfI=s16000" /></a></div><br />It's called <i>Birds Puzzle</i>. It was fun to see all the different varieties of birds. Some were well camouflaged.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXtTDSbEikF5oH_sDoIGE0UYCrFBd1oJJ_LeGKvnvIpWcWApF0XO9huglVDoHKje3-PRCMmta1iYdsKdRIlaivDkMLnN9UETKCQN0_82xMP990nCI-QJPRh7o-sk6u4OF95YGHNqXpt6k-aTGaGBbknS5E-oQ3MzmUeVDah6OuWbiX9k3GnEp9CHb4ph0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXtTDSbEikF5oH_sDoIGE0UYCrFBd1oJJ_LeGKvnvIpWcWApF0XO9huglVDoHKje3-PRCMmta1iYdsKdRIlaivDkMLnN9UETKCQN0_82xMP990nCI-QJPRh7o-sk6u4OF95YGHNqXpt6k-aTGaGBbknS5E-oQ3MzmUeVDah6OuWbiX9k3GnEp9CHb4ph0=s16000" /></a></div><br />It came with a half-size poster which was super helpful because the entire picture isn't shown on the box top.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJB3SjiUod7wxjJ-ndkmnkj83Rc44XqLyU_u0G-07T0fSH-JqnJfezr845xskE_oe06BNacX9LxC3WlkLVYuNgK0xbg9fuZ_wG0m3oi9h-nnEL_jxrjg1ttOEkSKy8rxhvGc2MTSMrrTa4sAJFCXOK8Qh0SgNQAiujX6AaylNf6_ZPhGqxiyXBdVd0Yr4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJB3SjiUod7wxjJ-ndkmnkj83Rc44XqLyU_u0G-07T0fSH-JqnJfezr845xskE_oe06BNacX9LxC3WlkLVYuNgK0xbg9fuZ_wG0m3oi9h-nnEL_jxrjg1ttOEkSKy8rxhvGc2MTSMrrTa4sAJFCXOK8Qh0SgNQAiujX6AaylNf6_ZPhGqxiyXBdVd0Yr4=s16000" /></a></div><br />Because the image is in portrait orientation rather than landscape (taller than wide), Dale and I put the jigsaw together sideways on our puzzling table. We ended up working across from each other much of the time rather than in our usual side-by-side stance.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEiAmwkPPLu_94K37sYdWX2AhyYTQIRZoNlXi1dGP8YgiYTNtEMnE12fDV4inefhRRniTD1Urx5HejX89h7s5GfGguvW6jj4gQzDmyirLqDmGQEyyAg2GgOAhXQBLQqke0Pk1d6vkLrpSWyifHg-gbyojmYC0sCnkUeEmu7YGoKalPQVC31fDR1ewQ5No" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEiAmwkPPLu_94K37sYdWX2AhyYTQIRZoNlXi1dGP8YgiYTNtEMnE12fDV4inefhRRniTD1Urx5HejX89h7s5GfGguvW6jj4gQzDmyirLqDmGQEyyAg2GgOAhXQBLQqke0Pk1d6vkLrpSWyifHg-gbyojmYC0sCnkUeEmu7YGoKalPQVC31fDR1ewQ5No=s16000" /></a></div><br />Here's what it looks like all put together in the correct orientation.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho-GtNV5zDW8ciwiNVT13sPjQBZJU1eSypGFuqKQXdzmizogjQFW45eba6CcL15Laj_gmrKLp7ALRNNSDZkhSqGWlTIQlEzDUlxzu1fuFMEm1RlTZwHHIoVsnoGG511NPZV6fMhzCjf3OFi9nPq-LtF_du_0j3_Z-TXGLI8N_T8tlSPe51_1oVzM3G00Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho-GtNV5zDW8ciwiNVT13sPjQBZJU1eSypGFuqKQXdzmizogjQFW45eba6CcL15Laj_gmrKLp7ALRNNSDZkhSqGWlTIQlEzDUlxzu1fuFMEm1RlTZwHHIoVsnoGG511NPZV6fMhzCjf3OFi9nPq-LtF_du_0j3_Z-TXGLI8N_T8tlSPe51_1oVzM3G00Q=s16000" /></a></div><br />Unfortunately, even though the pieces bag was intact, the puzzle was still missing one piece. We looked everywhere on the floor and in the couch cushions, but couldn't find it. So I made a cardboard piece in the right shape as a placeholder for that last piece.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnAAwBbRFFOOAsiqxv78flfoD2Ajh67-GWeHXouVZI-5OHHup90jnJqv89qm5Vz8dncZBEi1YcL1b_VsY4KzOxT08idptosshtyY_BskR-UthzXKz_GeQxdndwVxhjHXMZRLI6V9HiUeRdV8UfbNk26PyOp9xSHz5VUbAKzsgmyNYk7Dmzz6Ncu22zFoA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnAAwBbRFFOOAsiqxv78flfoD2Ajh67-GWeHXouVZI-5OHHup90jnJqv89qm5Vz8dncZBEi1YcL1b_VsY4KzOxT08idptosshtyY_BskR-UthzXKz_GeQxdndwVxhjHXMZRLI6V9HiUeRdV8UfbNk26PyOp9xSHz5VUbAKzsgmyNYk7Dmzz6Ncu22zFoA=s16000" /></a></div><br />I found this interesting video on YouTube that describes the many gymnastics our brains go through while putting a puzzle together. That's a lot of positive functions we're keeping sharp!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="489" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7vRxB54SRHs" width="589" youtube-src-id="7vRxB54SRHs"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-87235874212769828882024-03-01T16:32:00.000-08:002024-03-01T16:32:16.335-08:00Birthday Greetings<p>I made a birthday card recently for a friend I've had since elementary school. I love that we're in touch again after all these years.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiGoen72-7PzzoOCzDoUW5T3nUPllIaP0n87_MlSlQRfC8KiP92Qf05C4oc4xwOl6szay3zQEwQ7Tt9-Nw6x1TZjVi3Yq0ZMZa-89rL8hi-P8KHrJZE6mipL6HvNMtfCowLOJqVcKPdqG_DKZPyHHxIGVoZwEIyCbWa5xPjTl4-09nwpmD-vj8K0vSd1o" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiGoen72-7PzzoOCzDoUW5T3nUPllIaP0n87_MlSlQRfC8KiP92Qf05C4oc4xwOl6szay3zQEwQ7Tt9-Nw6x1TZjVi3Yq0ZMZa-89rL8hi-P8KHrJZE6mipL6HvNMtfCowLOJqVcKPdqG_DKZPyHHxIGVoZwEIyCbWa5xPjTl4-09nwpmD-vj8K0vSd1o=s16000" /></a></div><br />I started with pre-made card blanks and matching envelopes. The base of the front of the card is a heavy weight very reflective gold metallic card stock. And I pulled three coordinating washi tapes, all with gold elements. <p></p><p>All these materials were found in my stash, so I'm continuing to work on my <i>24 Goals in 2024</i> by creating without having to purchase new materials.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDsdu6ioYv8A57eIcjUi1JyuIoIfcLTb2BbpIqey1cdW23o5qsW119Mi7ybxVcrPdCw1fLQCxSntSu4TJJAzFJgypuJGeFNzYGQ9KkIuylDViVEccrz0WuZ5ALIE_LHrZhTSFRD6z3-MEHxXcsPHnKsbxwLzbiXg-uGMxHxgThs8CZkOHxUnkXgeXL9TU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjDsdu6ioYv8A57eIcjUi1JyuIoIfcLTb2BbpIqey1cdW23o5qsW119Mi7ybxVcrPdCw1fLQCxSntSu4TJJAzFJgypuJGeFNzYGQ9KkIuylDViVEccrz0WuZ5ALIE_LHrZhTSFRD6z3-MEHxXcsPHnKsbxwLzbiXg-uGMxHxgThs8CZkOHxUnkXgeXL9TU=s16000" /></a></div><br />I used a die cut, a rubber stamp with blue ink, and a blue gem heart sticker for the sentiment. I attempted to match the blue of the cut-out with the blue in the heart washi tape. <p></p><p>Since I adhered the sentiment with foam dots which raised the cut-out, you can see how reflective that gold cardstock is.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyDjriRNCIS8rGAM3Gb7B8Kc8SeTV1Hpv7DWSX7QCdXwabXPGc07InBxxPvEawnWGkmQEZiqdJMlpLk9Sug7gTSb-uCaDBrh89iYRISUsM_iy_UoR3qYiRhpwubrN70HYp64jhbY97ceorJQbcF9XHKmkkCMQTA9ZBKNCSXg1ysbgVRblgPl9dNo1FjKg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyDjriRNCIS8rGAM3Gb7B8Kc8SeTV1Hpv7DWSX7QCdXwabXPGc07InBxxPvEawnWGkmQEZiqdJMlpLk9Sug7gTSb-uCaDBrh89iYRISUsM_iy_UoR3qYiRhpwubrN70HYp64jhbY97ceorJQbcF9XHKmkkCMQTA9ZBKNCSXg1ysbgVRblgPl9dNo1FjKg=s16000" /></a></div><br />The inside sentiment was done in a word processing program and printed with blue ink. I used more of the washi tape as a border.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJLNDxYB85cgJQzlrb-WUTdvWlQp1beMMbQLRIau3R6BKorqS0rlVa5UuATxBt4KOjsCZrQ6k_4SvTvEBBJzNkD56hhF757DdegAfaC31-LaE5N7YO3nr_HVzMcW59xHWtlCKvUVxWaRg0bwOzeu6wlfxUTIPmh87TVY_El8tin1TyfJD5pvnM8F5cFRQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJLNDxYB85cgJQzlrb-WUTdvWlQp1beMMbQLRIau3R6BKorqS0rlVa5UuATxBt4KOjsCZrQ6k_4SvTvEBBJzNkD56hhF757DdegAfaC31-LaE5N7YO3nr_HVzMcW59xHWtlCKvUVxWaRg0bwOzeu6wlfxUTIPmh87TVY_El8tin1TyfJD5pvnM8F5cFRQ=s16000" /></a></div><br />I signed the back as usual, then decorated the envelope flap with more of the heart washi tape.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXAL7zbhgixXg-g_wFSi-WAyC_VUvYPc1O25yCxePXUCFcywRBjdEZFPboirrLoc7HCPWPUN2gXnKIKIZjauUyhmsx4tTNitL8sU4_LTrPX5McTSFKzxIbwBgMGzNh8ImkX2TW3-6Zn2llh9a_joKg9xHeZ_sb-MIWhgZfpaU9EukRSQk1oOEQ-dbqbZk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXAL7zbhgixXg-g_wFSi-WAyC_VUvYPc1O25yCxePXUCFcywRBjdEZFPboirrLoc7HCPWPUN2gXnKIKIZjauUyhmsx4tTNitL8sU4_LTrPX5McTSFKzxIbwBgMGzNh8ImkX2TW3-6Zn2llh9a_joKg9xHeZ_sb-MIWhgZfpaU9EukRSQk1oOEQ-dbqbZk=s16000" /></a></div><br />I so enjoy making special cards for special people. <p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-11111880342764364572024-02-29T17:07:00.000-08:002024-02-29T17:07:07.230-08:00Minimalist #3<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj657hx37hbgvumzDjSJMq38wmEi9u7RGsg87AZCC_q2Bs3OcICwDOTGbqgZFCBRrg1eIrZjMvfv5W_EbVBNy6NAxgUwLNQSEe5ZyyzguOT9a_OU0pV3eXXXW8Ut_KStaWfMBeqWxYKswMduqTCZoxQ6LbNR-D2mbXULnlqAxuhFneOubqHUp1WP-em5dI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj657hx37hbgvumzDjSJMq38wmEi9u7RGsg87AZCC_q2Bs3OcICwDOTGbqgZFCBRrg1eIrZjMvfv5W_EbVBNy6NAxgUwLNQSEe5ZyyzguOT9a_OU0pV3eXXXW8Ut_KStaWfMBeqWxYKswMduqTCZoxQ6LbNR-D2mbXULnlqAxuhFneOubqHUp1WP-em5dI=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>I'm not convinced this photo is successful. Good to experiment, though.</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-54637884238780771012024-02-28T19:50:00.000-08:002024-02-28T19:50:34.720-08:00Flying HighI found one of the most interesting puzzles I've ever put together at a thrift store! It's this beautiful image of hot air balloons.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-Io61594zBLNFFeZ4_U0v3mXGsDpSuabGDEwqgmQE4sVbVHG9IME6-kWMxL3tE6pWR8zlZ7mtTc44sRKOyto4kiHjrxXqqN54RtHU_nVP99C5YwMwi656n5kdSoixL8RvimSuTIs5SPSGPR35UG2LsF3CCM5MVw1MxwONFIuosb8vNlDcODLcjiksrNs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-Io61594zBLNFFeZ4_U0v3mXGsDpSuabGDEwqgmQE4sVbVHG9IME6-kWMxL3tE6pWR8zlZ7mtTc44sRKOyto4kiHjrxXqqN54RtHU_nVP99C5YwMwi656n5kdSoixL8RvimSuTIs5SPSGPR35UG2LsF3CCM5MVw1MxwONFIuosb8vNlDcODLcjiksrNs=s16000" /></a></div><br />It came in this very innocuous box. Very plain. No idea what the puzzle looks like. It's only a vivid color-blocked box top with a hard-to-read title.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1Gx9vvCz1LEquA2Hz-n0IhXn9B9Kf64y61JkRpw4qoZ3kISRh7EYNChxW46K2YJpUHTkmieKpg3a6jLjyMF6dNKQARXRcnb9fVpZ-kwZ-y71mrvZWRZsYSe-fGBJKnS-WOTWJA24c2rNXdfQuAO69v-Rl3eV_LpX8uOqufcS5N-PBJ3E3Sk03Adp93QQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1Gx9vvCz1LEquA2Hz-n0IhXn9B9Kf64y61JkRpw4qoZ3kISRh7EYNChxW46K2YJpUHTkmieKpg3a6jLjyMF6dNKQARXRcnb9fVpZ-kwZ-y71mrvZWRZsYSe-fGBJKnS-WOTWJA24c2rNXdfQuAO69v-Rl3eV_LpX8uOqufcS5N-PBJ3E3Sk03Adp93QQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>But the side of the box said this: Dynamic Dimensional Depth Puzzle - 3-D Visions. That's when I saw the hot air balloons. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg038yU3rx9nO2thkUU2988dc6YTCl-Pv6pd7S8gnRkutXjCvJjPS6bxz6ylX5PuwG5H0OK8Mjy4SbMFoN8XgJLWzKfn1jr4gUUDS7PIXaa1BfZ6R4CMBitn8xaPtAGeNiFBwYAp8NocpGEDuZ17OprzR98cb_oeeMmU4nSoD4glaVbn88MoODQ2126G_k" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg038yU3rx9nO2thkUU2988dc6YTCl-Pv6pd7S8gnRkutXjCvJjPS6bxz6ylX5PuwG5H0OK8Mjy4SbMFoN8XgJLWzKfn1jr4gUUDS7PIXaa1BfZ6R4CMBitn8xaPtAGeNiFBwYAp8NocpGEDuZ17OprzR98cb_oeeMmU4nSoD4glaVbn88MoODQ2126G_k=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>When I peeked inside, these are the puzzle pieces that surprised me. They are very thick with cardboard layers on the bottom, then a print layer, then a plastic layer on top.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCMEnd_pZhWeckYma-EJ7JaeqM4Bt-LKHJOJaBuBkuDYzlgbrOeKHkYxoQnVN0ZT0yNoeWbz4WCsKvYMWiNv6NlpYw1N1mEGfDp0YgVz9EkM8grp6PNHo9Dwh44df5OIS-Zz0wDiOyry_x8JzfPkI_YKWYXNfE0G-ZN-Cp1icpMkwPspoU8DMu0-qml5s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCMEnd_pZhWeckYma-EJ7JaeqM4Bt-LKHJOJaBuBkuDYzlgbrOeKHkYxoQnVN0ZT0yNoeWbz4WCsKvYMWiNv6NlpYw1N1mEGfDp0YgVz9EkM8grp6PNHo9Dwh44df5OIS-Zz0wDiOyry_x8JzfPkI_YKWYXNfE0G-ZN-Cp1icpMkwPspoU8DMu0-qml5s=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>When the pieces fit together, it's a very distinct fit. You can really feel them snap into place. The pieces have this striped effect if you hold them just right in the light. That helped me figure out which direction the pieces belonged which was <i>very</i> helpful since all the pieces are this traditional puzzle shape and very close in size.</div><div><br /></div><div>On this close up, you can see the "double vision" effect of the balloon shapes. That print, along with the striped plastic top are what give the puzzle the 3-D effect.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidMoa6jyjvF8k94K7JI3ReDCmJwarLZBrid6W_piYq6a9VjgzlZp0GSSfb6V8ROa_EF_LADxKDzC6hRNfVsL5-4A53eOo5_5kDqWT9h-4BXtTDzFtCFbVp0nyu8oYqWtypuX91qKQDfsDi9KpQQ91ei3u66ErQfCZwfizzVcVh4KcpQ1EIUv23k00dSVA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidMoa6jyjvF8k94K7JI3ReDCmJwarLZBrid6W_piYq6a9VjgzlZp0GSSfb6V8ROa_EF_LADxKDzC6hRNfVsL5-4A53eOo5_5kDqWT9h-4BXtTDzFtCFbVp0nyu8oYqWtypuX91qKQDfsDi9KpQQ91ei3u66ErQfCZwfizzVcVh4KcpQ1EIUv23k00dSVA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>I was unable to take a clear photo that showed off the effect in it's best light. The balloons do feel like they are at different distances in the finished puzzle. There was something about this puzzle that made it very difficult for Dale to work on. He puts puzzles together using different strategies than I use, in part due to color blindness and reliance on shape. I use color as my first strategy. As long as I had good lighting, this puzzle was a blast for me.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8OR-dlnwYlxXGRlhmav82DRGWqIDehL_HpL4MXhEAYIrSOJq8hTzLCFKre8YMmMmoXGt-ueARQM016y1xpRyQ-NZdQuF5Z_uv1nuk3Er0y-Styz7U9S7SMBh7dqMUuph8gpAabtZ_RuoLjjQOiiG0brGTX4kdBeBpgqqOb00yCIVLWNgTbwLtqohTMUw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8OR-dlnwYlxXGRlhmav82DRGWqIDehL_HpL4MXhEAYIrSOJq8hTzLCFKre8YMmMmoXGt-ueARQM016y1xpRyQ-NZdQuF5Z_uv1nuk3Er0y-Styz7U9S7SMBh7dqMUuph8gpAabtZ_RuoLjjQOiiG0brGTX4kdBeBpgqqOb00yCIVLWNgTbwLtqohTMUw=s16000" /></a></div><br />Because the puzzle pieces are so thick and snapped together so securely, I was able to pick the entire puzzle up in one piece when it was completed. Very satisfying.</div>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-7260634010607354042024-02-27T15:43:00.000-08:002024-02-27T15:43:13.041-08:00Minimalist #2<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF0dTyA78RrT5-lKQU2IMMF7XcQJf5bLP2oAxwSjkASenA0L8h7aoU9w-ACmcwfxAJ6fo4FqgInoRh3PwME6JmGwmo9NPjlEOSTXx5KZaJFaJRM85lNyDxr4UPxIxi6Cl4V9uVNBOvH3UTGkrCIEzsfTJNr-ckvq_Ohf4B9Mb6M2ZKReuQcvo4Fba-F0E" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhF0dTyA78RrT5-lKQU2IMMF7XcQJf5bLP2oAxwSjkASenA0L8h7aoU9w-ACmcwfxAJ6fo4FqgInoRh3PwME6JmGwmo9NPjlEOSTXx5KZaJFaJRM85lNyDxr4UPxIxi6Cl4V9uVNBOvH3UTGkrCIEzsfTJNr-ckvq_Ohf4B9Mb6M2ZKReuQcvo4Fba-F0E=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>At the neighborhood park</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-48481315456871098532024-02-26T13:58:00.000-08:002024-02-26T13:58:34.256-08:00Valentine Wreath<p> I made this wreath for my daughter Julie and tucked it into the gift box sent to our granddaughters. Mom's need a little lovin' too.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBtVT1lIOKxtfN9Q1TdCl83PZ1l1iZc3xbRYg6yswRpPGczdzfo_fNqw_06GmrQoiCMfkfS4v5xv7TN4PvQMi-bLr4AGXD65f9PgbMhJit8elxo9fuuBGNnVhvVpfNPL1SupTmFdBaT5w6GSdQHgLhjAMASMWT1RqpD9WQafl2alW2LWwxRcS5k-wPTTI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBtVT1lIOKxtfN9Q1TdCl83PZ1l1iZc3xbRYg6yswRpPGczdzfo_fNqw_06GmrQoiCMfkfS4v5xv7TN4PvQMi-bLr4AGXD65f9PgbMhJit8elxo9fuuBGNnVhvVpfNPL1SupTmFdBaT5w6GSdQHgLhjAMASMWT1RqpD9WQafl2alW2LWwxRcS5k-wPTTI=s16000" /></a></div><br />I started with this small straw wreath form. I think it's only 8 - 10 inches across at the widest point.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYtEdlsX93L-74Mt8taePHKqrO57uxtEiUGWMFUheOjwoEPEdNs3m3fhTJPIworShHRDCxOVniD81SAES1s2gzN8ZJVLLo-itp4hc-h83a7SCir4KMMU9QNKj1Z-rgQvDfZO5ep2bpjBcV-4tUcMB1ve-Jbx3QR_-9l2aH3rYdXJ-0tL_3YZzWYUQhLoY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYtEdlsX93L-74Mt8taePHKqrO57uxtEiUGWMFUheOjwoEPEdNs3m3fhTJPIworShHRDCxOVniD81SAES1s2gzN8ZJVLLo-itp4hc-h83a7SCir4KMMU9QNKj1Z-rgQvDfZO5ep2bpjBcV-4tUcMB1ve-Jbx3QR_-9l2aH3rYdXJ-0tL_3YZzWYUQhLoY=s16000" /></a></div><br />The straw was shedding quite a bit, so I decided to cover it completely. Starting at the bottom of the wreath, I wrapped it in festive ribbon.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb1cwa3SQ9MBJf6ltIVBjOo5ih4uzJa18Ms8kmOY1eFKm-FWYHL3RDp6q7VJ5XpT63Aa1O8I5vMrSbA0zjUVyqGayGkn07_OZZt0iIqDW37mSDBrgnBTk9DHQj9vcCktwoFsWnVTQxhsHoANCS_NkAbZGIt7IevD6_ZlRJrnGs6wG8YJKQWB7Q6Rj88eM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhb1cwa3SQ9MBJf6ltIVBjOo5ih4uzJa18Ms8kmOY1eFKm-FWYHL3RDp6q7VJ5XpT63Aa1O8I5vMrSbA0zjUVyqGayGkn07_OZZt0iIqDW37mSDBrgnBTk9DHQj9vcCktwoFsWnVTQxhsHoANCS_NkAbZGIt7IevD6_ZlRJrnGs6wG8YJKQWB7Q6Rj88eM=s16000" /></a></div><br />Unfortunately, my ribbon wasn't quite long enough, so I rewrapped it after deciding where I wanted to put the embellishments. The top right part of the heart needed a little extra love.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQcsroQkpXjSB4ZzIEi2wYflOamwDHCxRzx2aEJWAnOGvqMOV2yw8fkE9yzUi7-sr4JBg01C0HXsX9yowPbHydBnVtwtiJQ0-yEREYsDzgssqq6AFp8jscm_Ag6g9CHP5petOHlvMwuJX5mA80VkjKBwxHJ8jALceGPijJ4I5WLRCjci9sIF_awjBmlOk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQcsroQkpXjSB4ZzIEi2wYflOamwDHCxRzx2aEJWAnOGvqMOV2yw8fkE9yzUi7-sr4JBg01C0HXsX9yowPbHydBnVtwtiJQ0-yEREYsDzgssqq6AFp8jscm_Ag6g9CHP5petOHlvMwuJX5mA80VkjKBwxHJ8jALceGPijJ4I5WLRCjci9sIF_awjBmlOk=s16000" /></a></div><br />As you can (barely) see in this photo, I wrapped the bare spot in the same gingham ribbon that I used for the wreath hanger. I like the proportion of the gingham ribbon with the heart ribbon. <p></p><p>I had a hard time finding just the right flowers in my stash. After attempting to use a number of fabric flowers, I finally settled on using these paper flower with pearl centers. I adhered them to the wreath after fussing with the polka dot bow. I admit to being quite frustrated with this part of the assembly until it finally came together.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5FVBnI-jpmRm9hxA-vYy6XGFuvV_VFGeDdyZnq_g9uPR-FTxmeHJsdf86hkOTV_KmA7kbMVRlflHxmHvbj3XitqiNkh7okMBzlNkIlzzoqSm6k6j0JRa8epkNBZXfY1MkADhjNKq2_vwNe0PYWzCtTNxf9lCWN85Vccl8ItNT_tJTHmV2HNoM3b7XpHs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5FVBnI-jpmRm9hxA-vYy6XGFuvV_VFGeDdyZnq_g9uPR-FTxmeHJsdf86hkOTV_KmA7kbMVRlflHxmHvbj3XitqiNkh7okMBzlNkIlzzoqSm6k6j0JRa8epkNBZXfY1MkADhjNKq2_vwNe0PYWzCtTNxf9lCWN85Vccl8ItNT_tJTHmV2HNoM3b7XpHs=s16000" /></a></div><br />However, I am quite happy with the result.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVCFyuTEm31aEpxkCwhOi1nF0awt1HxEbD35dsbLkl70UIwUDhiwmh264I_LLghRjqXgTqLx9xbVFvVigtwGk09RnmrU1n7fEqqDFdxq28RctY84e9FYgYQe6GejA1xRORlV1Nzk0LOE5fqujixhSmh_2Z19xDW7vZPtmujon04-YfQRKZSqrGMt2XJpE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVCFyuTEm31aEpxkCwhOi1nF0awt1HxEbD35dsbLkl70UIwUDhiwmh264I_LLghRjqXgTqLx9xbVFvVigtwGk09RnmrU1n7fEqqDFdxq28RctY84e9FYgYQe6GejA1xRORlV1Nzk0LOE5fqujixhSmh_2Z19xDW7vZPtmujon04-YfQRKZSqrGMt2XJpE=s16000" /></a></div><br />As part of my <i>24 Goals in 2024, </i>I'm happy to say that I was able to find all the elements for this wreath in my stash, so I didn't have to buy any additional supplies for this project. <p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-69097459660828654952024-02-25T16:02:00.000-08:002024-02-25T16:02:06.719-08:00Minimalist #1<p>I'm lurking in an online group these days whose scope is minimalist photography. The images are more about shape, texture, form, proportion, color and lighting than about subject matter. It reminds me a lot of macro photography with those similar elements, but instead of close-up pictures, the subjects can be any size. For example, this photo was taken from across a room.</p><p>I'm going to play with this concept here and there. This is my first attempt.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUe2mAxb1P93TF3S6e-tQUAqCZ3J_35xMrG0z-CHgMwVpHuGI4x4izUr9UUYB-D9ucyXc9VnQS5KZn39qTa_AbVvA7IcFyunrqqIaf7MB1dQn1tkNGoPHAnvrme7RsUe_vQlpQffmIQcyL67NBm2Os-p_6ogGc3SjWgW6jsjnIpPkkc00YSU9e2RcBDoA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiUe2mAxb1P93TF3S6e-tQUAqCZ3J_35xMrG0z-CHgMwVpHuGI4x4izUr9UUYB-D9ucyXc9VnQS5KZn39qTa_AbVvA7IcFyunrqqIaf7MB1dQn1tkNGoPHAnvrme7RsUe_vQlpQffmIQcyL67NBm2Os-p_6ogGc3SjWgW6jsjnIpPkkc00YSU9e2RcBDoA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-8496467272052236402024-02-24T10:06:00.000-08:002024-02-24T10:06:52.631-08:00Embellishments<p>As you might guess from my love of cardmaking, I like stationery in general. I've been collecting it since I was a kid writing to pen pals. I have a lot of interesting and varied designs. I even have some from tablets my Mom who died 26 years ago! So when I recently sent a note to my high school "bestie," I decided to part with some of my favorites.</p><p>This card is by artist <a href="https://www.laurelburch.com/" target="_blank">Laurel Birch</a>. I adore her colorful, whimsical style.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVb8ufBEQMNy479ClDBo2SW1fuFZxut7KamkLldw7kYBXoYAQVwR5-ou2_qvGdhFjM-PmJ4izfTUofw79467UyE9yDY-WxPFVoqPNf5y118vY5ef8U_vQN87nkJe_lt5qz-APZnZ5Ahq3Twf1uzAZO7weUCkzfuMCBxlyTik7XKmjHuA3nh_WMl3JA6Ls" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVb8ufBEQMNy479ClDBo2SW1fuFZxut7KamkLldw7kYBXoYAQVwR5-ou2_qvGdhFjM-PmJ4izfTUofw79467UyE9yDY-WxPFVoqPNf5y118vY5ef8U_vQN87nkJe_lt5qz-APZnZ5Ahq3Twf1uzAZO7weUCkzfuMCBxlyTik7XKmjHuA3nh_WMl3JA6Ls=s16000" /></a></div><br /><p>However, my friend and I bring out the giggling, silliness of childhood in each other so I decided to embellish the card. On the front, googly eyes and heart gems.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmUjuLxNjjGvs6jnfGPN6VdkjxT8lQY34dJVSCKuvOKQDDXg8ck0GioHZBxFO0ioJOeKR-yTMM9Bl3Gk1EiFcaAuDWq8eIPCNjvO3vLbYYUvuO5-MX34EDUtm1KY3OrtqLy5LwTsrU0jTAK3IYxepWIIj0ytLJys3j7k_mggRkkrPBGUShF4PrDnn5xC8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmUjuLxNjjGvs6jnfGPN6VdkjxT8lQY34dJVSCKuvOKQDDXg8ck0GioHZBxFO0ioJOeKR-yTMM9Bl3Gk1EiFcaAuDWq8eIPCNjvO3vLbYYUvuO5-MX34EDUtm1KY3OrtqLy5LwTsrU0jTAK3IYxepWIIj0ytLJys3j7k_mggRkkrPBGUShF4PrDnn5xC8=s16000" /></a></div></div><br />For the enclosed note, I used three sheets of vintage stationery from my Mom's 1970s collection. Silly image, silly saying, silly googly eyes.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWVOAMa52N_1n-EIJ_SZfhZPMQvFDoKT59QfY_1TVPxt3Ij-2O7nAJD1pCx4KbNQyu_N6a5Vk-MXAnUWKg05__-_oF5oq3DlJR9Ot4W9hug3yJHpK0UWUg6tblM8L4g13BVGQ4tTvnCOan2yIAe_IIjtaDV_nldcjuVEatHdNk9PKbu1hQ2EVbiCDOzyw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWVOAMa52N_1n-EIJ_SZfhZPMQvFDoKT59QfY_1TVPxt3Ij-2O7nAJD1pCx4KbNQyu_N6a5Vk-MXAnUWKg05__-_oF5oq3DlJR9Ot4W9hug3yJHpK0UWUg6tblM8L4g13BVGQ4tTvnCOan2yIAe_IIjtaDV_nldcjuVEatHdNk9PKbu1hQ2EVbiCDOzyw=s16000" /></a></div><br />On the inside, I cut out one of the characters from the vintage stationery and added puffy heart stickers as balloons.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXZUF_PRzVmcJo5VmbaRazEaTPiF24zrtPSeMteFThcFtI9w2eAXSx_MU38aA4RiIrh9l6_rAxZRU-BQBK0ySl8hY80SPExfuVOaR_kf_YUOlfQ7dO5K6F3XXclobKXnjkdJglpV2t3biiLHfSxHLx5P-c77dS_TpN26xRl8zZTKHK6vH7UnNJgjRqJeY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXZUF_PRzVmcJo5VmbaRazEaTPiF24zrtPSeMteFThcFtI9w2eAXSx_MU38aA4RiIrh9l6_rAxZRU-BQBK0ySl8hY80SPExfuVOaR_kf_YUOlfQ7dO5K6F3XXclobKXnjkdJglpV2t3biiLHfSxHLx5P-c77dS_TpN26xRl8zZTKHK6vH7UnNJgjRqJeY=s16000" /></a></div><br />In return, she sent me a hilarious card of a waffle with googly eyes, holding a heart. Ah! She knows me.<p></p><p>Bestie and I haven't seen each other in about a decade and she's never met Dale. We hope to rectify that within a month. Can't wait!</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-39894580386629159052024-02-23T16:47:00.000-08:002024-02-23T16:47:39.113-08:00Peeking Through<p>Today's Spring beauty</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0TbWBkX7iHfHj23ybjDWdCFMA9RyGodDoN1m1ZYxPKofp8sSRNRID0uKkvcFAHyJ_sLjeA-yPESrw9tDCgjeIxSBy0rnAC3R9GudptfsVXCGtTGThpv4370ir0dmrbA4jtycnRN5OfMYxBeR2nJNIGTKaKViBdKfzZASCIgKXuWMnKuLHrhtBhjrfJXA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="571" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0TbWBkX7iHfHj23ybjDWdCFMA9RyGodDoN1m1ZYxPKofp8sSRNRID0uKkvcFAHyJ_sLjeA-yPESrw9tDCgjeIxSBy0rnAC3R9GudptfsVXCGtTGThpv4370ir0dmrbA4jtycnRN5OfMYxBeR2nJNIGTKaKViBdKfzZASCIgKXuWMnKuLHrhtBhjrfJXA=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-66349227489107293462024-02-22T18:57:00.000-08:002024-02-22T18:57:03.545-08:00Eugene Park Tour: Wayne Morse Family Farm<p>On a rare sunny morning about a month ago, after the ice storm, Dale and I headed out on a morning date starting with our favorite waffle place in south Eugene then on to a new-to-us park to find our first geocache of 2024. We found this gem of a park.</p><p>We approached the park from a walking entrance at the top of the hill in a wooded area</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlrEDU6lDqxXXumNvE370Nu2u9_ZIqVFhu_vD-NvV2ned2RnKeO89mEgO_W-arqrEj-TTXSc4t1HkP4YOTBDQhSgF6Q_tbp2DIO8fj8yNT6dgD9h8CP5gI6crsoCz334JSuo9oiSEPLygSr6mgRB6pfO1S5G-SiExALXwW6FBTdJG8QZkqe3nd86_G6qw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhlrEDU6lDqxXXumNvE370Nu2u9_ZIqVFhu_vD-NvV2ned2RnKeO89mEgO_W-arqrEj-TTXSc4t1HkP4YOTBDQhSgF6Q_tbp2DIO8fj8yNT6dgD9h8CP5gI6crsoCz334JSuo9oiSEPLygSr6mgRB6pfO1S5G-SiExALXwW6FBTdJG8QZkqe3nd86_G6qw=s16000" /></a></div><br />which opened onto a big grassy field.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6EGbwswDsefl3rSyATOxqqOixMjleaadfKzkmwnHZO7fo16LjSGamg3nBSrvKdOZaiP4NNwRAfUHQtBPwcHi5n9y9ULejgWCgE0oY54CsCoAgwieBHsw5X-ZMADluZB1jl4FkAvtIpfjgdMscJaIcw9g2dSdiR76DGiqA732mrsO3zQjRcLPnqkBRMnI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6EGbwswDsefl3rSyATOxqqOixMjleaadfKzkmwnHZO7fo16LjSGamg3nBSrvKdOZaiP4NNwRAfUHQtBPwcHi5n9y9ULejgWCgE0oY54CsCoAgwieBHsw5X-ZMADluZB1jl4FkAvtIpfjgdMscJaIcw9g2dSdiR76DGiqA732mrsO3zQjRcLPnqkBRMnI=s16000" /></a></div><br />As we walked down the wet hill, we found the park entrance with the parking lot. Google Maps didn't help us quite as we had hoped. To get to this entrance, we needed to drive through a neighborhood with narrow, hilly roads.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrcOQEVgxHSuDGHvDpKykLIJuLi8OroYW4juro9Unrl5-c67JWrHgT9YcXdHm2XzslTLXIopvJTeG_57HzS54_lWPOt58Uycf1YoaRe4ItjR0SVasQf__Px-o-FcY3RrtkFpLafa98FTCq3ib5pceMnTf5MoITmQ5b0UdWPc47LOvGoB9QvDL8qKS68s4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrcOQEVgxHSuDGHvDpKykLIJuLi8OroYW4juro9Unrl5-c67JWrHgT9YcXdHm2XzslTLXIopvJTeG_57HzS54_lWPOt58Uycf1YoaRe4ItjR0SVasQf__Px-o-FcY3RrtkFpLafa98FTCq3ib5pceMnTf5MoITmQ5b0UdWPc47LOvGoB9QvDL8qKS68s4=s16000" /></a></div><br />There is a paved path along one side of the park. With the sun out, there were quite a few folks enjoying the park in the warmer, slightly dryer weather. This sign gives a history of the land and how it became a city park.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLu1YUYj1_Q68Was1oLOsHf1f_byUZLwZ-UXaqEzGPlvFlijVtigyCKLv46SX5hlhQloNsMsHdfG8O9pbw9IPvtL2mJ-UdRvqpMdGbN0CkmlHgqYgBXJvh3H8QnRF6YFUjLnewcJeUCbHeBj5OmbXPbKQ6DQ93w-DSHNqfGVkIaZ6GrWUkitvyX1zRKAk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLu1YUYj1_Q68Was1oLOsHf1f_byUZLwZ-UXaqEzGPlvFlijVtigyCKLv46SX5hlhQloNsMsHdfG8O9pbw9IPvtL2mJ-UdRvqpMdGbN0CkmlHgqYgBXJvh3H8QnRF6YFUjLnewcJeUCbHeBj5OmbXPbKQ6DQ93w-DSHNqfGVkIaZ6GrWUkitvyX1zRKAk=s16000" /></a></div><br />At the top of the path is this impressive structure. The covered seating area has enough room for a good-sized family reunion or community group meeting. It also has a kitchen area that you can rent out. <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZsMN-uLcB_ImHZoKCeDjuoarn2D0EZl07Q0d3O-bWX5XdjD1bJh7Mp1o3H0z6b405UGi-K5iDErjayca8IFK3bIiRTIeOnmDhRL6rBPUHaOVzJI9rSQ3WAm2rqpHjp4Gm5H74bn140c9lm2UWyw8tafqpPJpY8vGvILxqRIBuED5TNjWxLjZA3xaHZfU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZsMN-uLcB_ImHZoKCeDjuoarn2D0EZl07Q0d3O-bWX5XdjD1bJh7Mp1o3H0z6b405UGi-K5iDErjayca8IFK3bIiRTIeOnmDhRL6rBPUHaOVzJI9rSQ3WAm2rqpHjp4Gm5H74bn140c9lm2UWyw8tafqpPJpY8vGvILxqRIBuED5TNjWxLjZA3xaHZfU=s16000" /></a></div><br />I was most impressed with this huge fireplace. It's about six feet square. What a great place for a summer evening picnic!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKd2Gm_FWxXhwE3fPOwS-GIgW_0c-UZ45BelOMW8lMr48ra1bq04YCCzXag36SdcuaMwMJhNGx1QENcwg__ME9IsGzFxEQ5yG4-5sPXZ5wo9L4-LJJqS72LzpJQirFsJx93V8b8dneXWUnX_43_9zymedDRkV5TI40R5bGSeLY8psS8MegFaKs-UmhV8Y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKd2Gm_FWxXhwE3fPOwS-GIgW_0c-UZ45BelOMW8lMr48ra1bq04YCCzXag36SdcuaMwMJhNGx1QENcwg__ME9IsGzFxEQ5yG4-5sPXZ5wo9L4-LJJqS72LzpJQirFsJx93V8b8dneXWUnX_43_9zymedDRkV5TI40R5bGSeLY8psS8MegFaKs-UmhV8Y=s16000" /></a></div><br />This park tickled our creative juices. We want to find an excuse to have a gathering here ... perhaps with a challenging game of croquet on the grassy hillside. <p></p><p>Dale was the one that sussed out the <a href="https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC8Q66N" target="_blank">geocache</a>. It's in an excellently camouflaged container that earned a favorite point from me.</p><p>Best of all, the morning became warm enough (60 degrees) to put the top down on the convertible for a sunny fresh-air ride home.</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-80952408815360618522024-02-21T19:19:00.000-08:002024-02-21T19:19:16.572-08:00Abby's Afghan<p>I finished <a href="https://cameoroze.blogspot.com/2023/10/something-special-for-abby.html" target="_blank">Abby's afghan</a> in time for Valentine's Day.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoM7jmSpcsPRdlBEpHgXZKuLVmVPdd58DEI-zAKnJoUZlm6kx82Wuc0jQIDBCGgm3_mYn27DcZcm-zBx0CEMAf3ilgGZOZw6VUwGcwMZXz80MZ3eaKHrhWFqvURN_7not1zQhQSwTZ879GlXcjGarYB17roWrEpnHdn4QgCHUSheh2GIcWoQ63br4SSD0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoM7jmSpcsPRdlBEpHgXZKuLVmVPdd58DEI-zAKnJoUZlm6kx82Wuc0jQIDBCGgm3_mYn27DcZcm-zBx0CEMAf3ilgGZOZw6VUwGcwMZXz80MZ3eaKHrhWFqvURN_7not1zQhQSwTZ879GlXcjGarYB17roWrEpnHdn4QgCHUSheh2GIcWoQ63br4SSD0=s16000" /></a></div><br />It's a decent size, so she'll be able to use it well into her childhood.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLs_KLbb5HidOMvQShL-CiqlLrHjsKf4BJvXzW2UlZdSthTrTEtXgrCAA4CR22GZpKxmLaH7vzd9W7u9sANP5-JOOgR4BwmMo8bBZc4giSr4ppnKkPel3yuXPhrRg9F1KsqkpIOPmH8YkpO7xacznu4iwtaGGCxhutz0k0VbZ4Cv7j9racAl5m32wTxJ4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhLs_KLbb5HidOMvQShL-CiqlLrHjsKf4BJvXzW2UlZdSthTrTEtXgrCAA4CR22GZpKxmLaH7vzd9W7u9sANP5-JOOgR4BwmMo8bBZc4giSr4ppnKkPel3yuXPhrRg9F1KsqkpIOPmH8YkpO7xacznu4iwtaGGCxhutz0k0VbZ4Cv7j9racAl5m32wTxJ4=s16000" /></a></div><br />The colors are baby soft. Mary Maxim did a good job putting this <a href="https://www.marymaxim.com/collections/baby-afghans/products/around-the-rainbow-blanket" target="_blank">kit</a> together.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3j5EIJJqxwus-UcMoZ4Tct-K1loM17v1V4YGOBlioBYtoUy6yWRFi5hawt26VB6-zWt_GTRw_Y-gYS5TTZvwHus7ThnLskrVQSgA2UitGRKidOzEdGM7vUShSmmKIjwo7x65P1N8wALfjBKNCswmQz3g5lxy6ror2pfjrL5_xHH9sn5Mmi_pBAM8YB4M" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3j5EIJJqxwus-UcMoZ4Tct-K1loM17v1V4YGOBlioBYtoUy6yWRFi5hawt26VB6-zWt_GTRw_Y-gYS5TTZvwHus7ThnLskrVQSgA2UitGRKidOzEdGM7vUShSmmKIjwo7x65P1N8wALfjBKNCswmQz3g5lxy6ror2pfjrL5_xHH9sn5Mmi_pBAM8YB4M=s16000" /></a></div><br />The pattern remained a challenge for me until the end. Gosh, it is <i>gorgeous</i>, though!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9dRGC_K0AYgdlpZcuii-H3twcrunhfvW66wC3gOLQrlQkNBUmo_WizsCek0M0rUba45yxbXCVq-SHiGZJwZqCSIwe-7jCbhdCk_j7HUkVPRiTba8ahudN-NPfQBaSvPxLtNx2U5_75R7t6qmqUszsFAxMhZuHMxhcW7YrBE586_rkuk0xLTphPqCh0wQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9dRGC_K0AYgdlpZcuii-H3twcrunhfvW66wC3gOLQrlQkNBUmo_WizsCek0M0rUba45yxbXCVq-SHiGZJwZqCSIwe-7jCbhdCk_j7HUkVPRiTba8ahudN-NPfQBaSvPxLtNx2U5_75R7t6qmqUszsFAxMhZuHMxhcW7YrBE586_rkuk0xLTphPqCh0wQ=s16000" /></a></div><br />The best part? Snuggling with our babydoll underneath it. She helps my heart get all squishy.<p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS_Dl8VAFcIepTSx15N0aW_Jkbzg9eBL9F0IetZkXbs6MCFlL_FF9tONZM6HPulnOtmtqpAIawwqsvQS5lZqVqlJp91KHAQtY1T3Rk6yTWMiActYwN3BtbUMXGGhCJVP8YkiNSHo70LDLq4FrbLBmgsFG3APiDalZeQDeo0oe4gGATBWOTZFHFpt2D7zo" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhS_Dl8VAFcIepTSx15N0aW_Jkbzg9eBL9F0IetZkXbs6MCFlL_FF9tONZM6HPulnOtmtqpAIawwqsvQS5lZqVqlJp91KHAQtY1T3Rk6yTWMiActYwN3BtbUMXGGhCJVP8YkiNSHo70LDLq4FrbLBmgsFG3APiDalZeQDeo0oe4gGATBWOTZFHFpt2D7zo=s16000" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #93c47d;">posted with permission from her parents</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />She'll be six weeks old tomorrow!</p>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56292708688355323.post-38564579256593630502024-02-18T15:50:00.000-08:002024-02-18T15:50:07.839-08:003-D Paper Butterflies<p>This is the first in what I hope is a new series I'll call <i>DIYoutube</i>. As in ... Do It Yourself - YouTube style. </p><p>For the last several years, I've been saving up crafty ideas I found on YouTube that I <i>thought</i> I might want to try one day. Today's that first day. My hope is that these will be little crafts or techniques that will only take an hour or two to learn and execute. And so I present my 3-D Paper Butterflies.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwEgO9_-SVVqpy73Qq5pW7elph6G3yczxrVJ_FScyaiGBs-fLY4lBVXTSXNzuQ9AcMFvIZcZb-3SOKit9WniLv5slD2KAkj52pyrL1o2xar7egbISYK6PRQ1i8Om7WFPEVGF_HtDBQuBu3ZHj3muIsj3-sYnDdBQY54BX6hhjzUFGMObA3zaMaPYI6gN4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhwEgO9_-SVVqpy73Qq5pW7elph6G3yczxrVJ_FScyaiGBs-fLY4lBVXTSXNzuQ9AcMFvIZcZb-3SOKit9WniLv5slD2KAkj52pyrL1o2xar7egbISYK6PRQ1i8Om7WFPEVGF_HtDBQuBu3ZHj3muIsj3-sYnDdBQY54BX6hhjzUFGMObA3zaMaPYI6gN4=s16000" /></a></div><br />They use some origami techniques, but also includes some cutting. So this is closer to kirigami:<p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: helvetica;">a variation of origami, the Japanese art of folding paper. In kirigami, </span></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: helvetica;">the paper is cut as well as being folded, resulting in a three-dimensional design </span></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cfe2f3; font-family: helvetica;">that stands away from the page. Kirigami typically does not use glue.</span></blockquote></blockquote><p>This butterfly does use some hot glue, though, to hold the folds of the wings together and to attach the antenna and body. This yellow-orange print butterfly was my first attempt.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsP1KMc6vTz_1iQA-l6Kt7J5APQDKS78wqzbxKUOi6s_zOIu2envwrV0WZhF5czsGt8096eqZySjhwcPGg_zuDXybvnJuHcNKS-tEEInaZ7qoToVMhfaDy3k_9rNPuUxrHPJB_efblvuualFjuGHL2zPYHH0aZYnV5bBZrsdKuDpZyi-SjIFILtd0kNCs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsP1KMc6vTz_1iQA-l6Kt7J5APQDKS78wqzbxKUOi6s_zOIu2envwrV0WZhF5czsGt8096eqZySjhwcPGg_zuDXybvnJuHcNKS-tEEInaZ7qoToVMhfaDy3k_9rNPuUxrHPJB_efblvuualFjuGHL2zPYHH0aZYnV5bBZrsdKuDpZyi-SjIFILtd0kNCs=s16000" /></a></div><br />Then I made a plain blue butterfly from slightly thicker paper.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicH_a_MYvQGV9yttTecKgFLQYVUxDsyK1C2sibDdfAWylEM4gOKNUvqC6uiiDy0kXtM9Cmik-hp5wWIQvfmi7MzguoKO7NHgcZBjRT985Ja5WsRgJRBBqVuuG8t8_TGHN7UiBftGVtzCLmqy1WICHjN2i2xE8z9qJQ8ew-V0UJIaA0Gk6Qqane_Uen1U4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicH_a_MYvQGV9yttTecKgFLQYVUxDsyK1C2sibDdfAWylEM4gOKNUvqC6uiiDy0kXtM9Cmik-hp5wWIQvfmi7MzguoKO7NHgcZBjRT985Ja5WsRgJRBBqVuuG8t8_TGHN7UiBftGVtzCLmqy1WICHjN2i2xE8z9qJQ8ew-V0UJIaA0Gk6Qqane_Uen1U4=s16000" /></a></div><br />Then a plain pink. I learned it's best to use paper that is the same color/design on both sides. The white side of the paper can be seen in my first attempt.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOkWIIkixNBIJ14xNfqwGgYUtBH5Lii8a8_Qv3nB6MhYLPTodCU0AOr2NOyzxFVHsxcPM2YIo2ZOqXA_qcoZHvKdBDA5mpjW5KSnGerFnUqp5oxAJcHHJtvaI622IQ40E7CiPJdL79lTGikx-wtcB0RgAUmYkevgofCwH0AdmP03nPawEcnZ9bylW_sPY" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOkWIIkixNBIJ14xNfqwGgYUtBH5Lii8a8_Qv3nB6MhYLPTodCU0AOr2NOyzxFVHsxcPM2YIo2ZOqXA_qcoZHvKdBDA5mpjW5KSnGerFnUqp5oxAJcHHJtvaI622IQ40E7CiPJdL79lTGikx-wtcB0RgAUmYkevgofCwH0AdmP03nPawEcnZ9bylW_sPY=s16000" /></a></div><br />I'm not sure if or how I'll use these little beauties. They remind me of Spring, though, and the bright colors I chose evoke happiness in me. Perhaps I can use them as ornaments on my lighted Spring tree. Here I've taped it onto my hoodie like a broach.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBuncVEyQfhef5JwH1VnT68mM0qT_V2JP9_Cft6QVihQ6kSo8dGewaaN24blH4_enENInZm8gbuAi6aEL8rULogmd-tsu3aYacRyKZvw7BeL87_fPGfvcZ3aU9eb4peNAMjoLU-PbY4s0I4vmHmUKCqhImpyd7uyr-bQtySYrDDWQwQNISfBfb4iAwIUE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBuncVEyQfhef5JwH1VnT68mM0qT_V2JP9_Cft6QVihQ6kSo8dGewaaN24blH4_enENInZm8gbuAi6aEL8rULogmd-tsu3aYacRyKZvw7BeL87_fPGfvcZ3aU9eb4peNAMjoLU-PbY4s0I4vmHmUKCqhImpyd7uyr-bQtySYrDDWQwQNISfBfb4iAwIUE=s16000" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>This is the tutorial I used:<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/22XuWpLWNlU" width="320" youtube-src-id="22XuWpLWNlU"></iframe></div><br /><p>It's fun! Give it a try.</p><p><br /></p></div>CameoRozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18252231545307453391noreply@blogger.com0