Using what you have...

We are still in a DEEP FREEZE here in my part of Arizona...believe that or not! LOL At 7010', in the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest area, you never know what the weather will be like! But, I am L.O.V.I.N.G it! Still have LOTS of snow on the ground, so, it's still a beautiful scene outside. I am surprised alot of the town roads are still snow-packed but, when I try to shovel off the back patio, I see there is a layer of ice under the snow. I took this picture the other night as the sun was going down. LOVE the layers of color!

I have been busy getting things ready for an OWL PUNCH CLASS on 1/7, so, I haven't got anything 'new' to share. But, I thought I would go through my pictures to post something no one has seen yet.

There is a story behind this creation! HA!
This is a card I made for my hubby's birthday in October. I was with him at the trailer, in his work town. I had brought some things to keep myself occupied while he worked 10 hour days. I had limited supplies and tools, but, I used what I had! hehehe
This is an easel card, with MARINA MIST cardstock. The CLOSE TO COCOA *retired* background was scored with my Fiskar cutter/scorer. Random stash ribbon----kinda lots like a bullseye, doesn't it??
The fun thing is that I stamped the sentiment {AFTERTHOUGHTS--Hostess Level 1} and images *retired* onto a cookie box that I ripped apart! hehehe It was 'what I had'... I love the roughy texture of it, and I think it worked into the card well.
Hubby left me a note that morning telling me he thought it was a cool card! *smile*
Hope you are staying warm, wherever you are!
Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ

Home...

Ahhh, Home again, home again....cool air! I love the drive home this time of year. Bee-utiful! It only took me 3 hours and 20 minutes, and that was with 2 pit stops *yes, I do pee along the side of the road----where else ya gonna go?*, and multiple stops for picture taking.
This first picture is coming up the mountain....the desert is sure nice and green this year! My trip starts at about 2900'..... windy mountain roads! Today I saw a TINY little fawn and her mama...I saw it last trip also...in the same spot! The little guy was only about 18 inches tall! I don't know what type they are-I've never seen such small ones, but, they were too fast for me to get my camera. Maybe next time...

Below is around Alpine, AZ--8500+ foot elevation.

Below is coming down Picnic Hill into town...Love the green!

Coming into 'round town' or what we call Round Valley...awesome clouds! 7100 foot elevation.

Finally, HOME! I was sure glad to see it!

I need to take the red, white and blue off the fence already! LOL

I got home at 1:30, unloaded, did 7 of the 9 loads of laundry, which I hung out on the line to dry---brought the trailer rugs, bedding and hubby's work clothes---, mowed the front and back yards.

Maybe tomorrow, I'll have some time to do some CRAFTING!!! After I get my AVON order delivered.

Thanks for your visit! SherryBee in AZ
count your blessings...