3.16.2012

Shamrocks Adorn Us

These clips were so much fun to make, 
thanks to a fantastic tutorial by Christina Williams.
I purchased the smallest set of covered buttons for this project, using
some Judie Rothermel 30's prints {shamrocky, of course!!} 
so we can be festive tomorrow. 
The first set of small covered buttons
I purchased had teeth on the top's underside,
hoping the newer set looks a little smoother around the edges.
Oh, the possibilities!

Happy Crafting
& a Very Happy St. Patrick's Day,

Heather

3.15.2012

The {Usually} Windy City

Michigan Avenue will never be the same, Marilyn.
They don't call it the Windy City for nothing
-usually-
We've never experienced the city on a more beautiful day.
The weather was sunny and clear with just the softest breeze.

Warm, mild weather continues
and I think it's safe to say it's here to stay.

{knocking on wood & crossing my fingers}
With temperatures in the 70s, 
our first daffodils of 2012 arrived last night...
more to open later today, I'm sure.
For now, we're living it up in flip flops, 
outside every day basking in the sunshine.
Thanks for taking the virtual tour of Chicago 
with us this week.
Have a wonderful day,
Heather