Wednesday, May 25, 2011

WOYWW #103

It is Wednesday again and I am so happy to be home so I can play along on WOYWW. I hadn't realized how addicted I have become to the group until I couldn't play along one week and had to use trip pictures last week to post. If you want to play along visit Stamping Ground the home of Julia Dunnit and blog hop around with the rest of us! It is lots of fun and I will warn you...very addictive!

I came home last Saturday from helping my daughter and her husband bury his mother. Rainey had been ill with all sorts of medical problems not the least of which was abdominal cancer. Rainey turned out to be a dark horse and had a history most of her family didn't know about. Oh nothing bad or horrible just that she was a scrapbooker, did altered art, knitted, crocheted, painted and even took classes to learn how to do some of it. We found notebooks filled with notes she had taken in the classes and drawings that she had made from pictures out of magazines. Rainey loved her cats and we were surprised at finding no less than 6 scrapbooks filled with pictures of them, scrapbooks of trips she had taken over the years, pictures of her son filled a book...and no one knew she knew how to do it. Her house and yard were filled with all sorts of flowers and she loved roses in all forms. I wish I could have known her a little better, we were kindred spirits.

Okay on to my project I started last night! I brought this little house home from Iowa with me because my daughter was going to toss it out. The minute I saw it I knew that I wanted to alter it Tim Holtz style!


Here is a picture of my desk and the house in progress. I am not for sure exactly what it will turn out to be but I think I will use it to store buttons or sewing supplies on the shelf in my craft room.


Hopefully I will get it done by the weekend and I will post a finished picture so come back next week and see it!
Posted by okienurse at 5/25/2011 01:53:00 AM

40 comments:

  1. helenWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 2:28:00 AM CDT

    yes, WOYWW is addictive!! Love your house in progress - hope to see it finished very soon.

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  2. NeetWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 3:32:00 AM CDT

    I know what the little house can be used for - MY buttons! Only joking but what a great idea. Have fun decorating and don't forget to show us. Hugs, Neet x

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  3. GlendaWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 3:33:00 AM CDT

    Can't wait to see the finished product! Love your space, thanks for sharing!

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  4. sandra deWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 4:13:00 AM CDT

    Ohhh, that little house is gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the end result. I know what you mean about addictive. I will be here for hours!!

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  5. HeARTworksWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 4:42:00 AM CDT

    Oh how amazing that no one knew that your daughter's mother in law had a hobby! What a pity you didn't know. I wonder if we can do art up in heaven? Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  6. SarahWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 5:44:00 AM CDT

    Fabulous house - it will be a star look forward to the transformation!
    Thanks for sharing, have a great week.
    Sarah at 18 (Sasa)

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  7. AprilWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 6:27:00 AM CDT

    Ooh can't wait to see what you do with the little house! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 6:54:00 AM CDT

    So sorry to hear about your son-in-law's mother. However, she seems to have left a wonderful legacy with all those crafting notes to study. I look forward to seeing the final result of that little house.

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  9. The Crafty ElfWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 9:22:00 AM CDT

    Wow, I can see why you would want it! Can't wait to see it finished. What a lovely story about Rainy, thank you for sharing that. It's amazing what we really don't know about people that surprises us.

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  10. AnonymousWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 10:15:00 AM CDT

    What a great house and good to see you back

    Bea

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  11. Pam DWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:02:00 AM CDT

    Look forward to seeing the finished project. Hugs Pam x

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  12. Julia DunnitWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 11:51:00 AM CDT

    Proof if it were needed, that scrapbooking is important - what a fab legacy for your son in law to discover! Am already likin gthe look of the house..great idea to nab it!

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  13. cardsandacuppaWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:28:00 PM CDT

    What a shame you didn't get enough time with your sil's mum, sounds like you would have had great fun together! How nice that he has the scrapbooks now to look back on now though, LOVE your little house too and look forward to seeing it finished :-)
    Tfs today, Hugs xx

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  14. NicksWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:29:00 PM CDT

    Its easy to get addicted to this malarky isnt it! I love to see a busy desk - thanks for sharing

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  15. KathleenWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 3:27:00 PM CDT

    Thank you for sharing the story of Rainy. Your project looks great hope you share when complete.
    Kathleen x

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  16. ChrissyWednesday, May 25, 2011 at 4:01:00 PM CDT

    Sorry to hear about your loss. It's amazing what we don't know about people. What a great find in the end. Can't wait to see what you do with the house.
    Chrissy

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  17. DiThursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:03:00 AM CDT

    Hi Vickie. Amazing legacy you found - and I'm sure we can all craft up in Heaven. That house is just so cute - make sure you show us the end result, Di xx

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  18. LulabelleThursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:06:00 AM CDT

    What a great house! Can't wait to see it finished!
    Thanks for sharing

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  19. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsThursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:20:00 AM CDT

    Oh Vickie we can all see why you would want that little house so glad you were to rescue it!! so very perfect for craft storage... well done you! Shaz in Oz.x

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  20. Carola BartzThursday, May 26, 2011 at 10:04:00 AM CDT

    What a cute little house, I would have taken that as well! I hope we will see how it'll turn out.

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  21. SpyderThursday, May 26, 2011 at 4:58:00 PM CDT

    what a cute little house, how could any one think to throw it out! Will look out to see what you do with it! Thank you for your coments,my dad is a little better and they've moved him into a different ward, hoping they will let him out soon ! HappY WOYWW
    (Lyn) #35 I think!

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  22. sandy huntressFriday, May 27, 2011 at 6:04:00 AM CDT

    Ooooooo, can't wait to see what you do with the house. I have a similar one, only it has 4 drawers. I got it at a Christmas swap, no one else wanted it because the paint on it then was fairly awful. Of course, WE can see the potential in stuff like that. :-)

    Happy woyww, Sandy #83

    sandy

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  23. Lisa-JaneFriday, May 27, 2011 at 6:36:00 AM CDT

    I look forward to seeing that house - it has such potential! How exciting to breathe new life into something - that must be the ER nurse in you!

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  24. Noelle ReeseFriday, May 27, 2011 at 6:57:00 AM CDT

    I ADORE Birdhouses! I can't wait to see what you do with it! Our Calico, Cali LOL shreds everything AND MEOWS non-stop LOL She is the loudest cat I have ever had. My DD just left for 4 days and Cali will howl for her the entire time LOL

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  25. Sassy ScrapperFriday, May 27, 2011 at 8:06:00 AM CDT

    So sorry to hear about your son-in-laws mom she sounded like an amazing women!
    Adorable little house you got there, it's so cute and perfect for like you said buttons and such. It will make a lovely focal point on your desk. Good luck and have fun.
    Hugs Bonnie

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  26. J.A. MartinFriday, May 27, 2011 at 8:07:00 AM CDT

    Reading about Rainey brought a tears to my eyes. It's a shame she kept all that talent, etc. to herself! But a blessing that her family will have it to remember her by. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I can't wait to see the finished house! :-)

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  27. MadeByKarlaFriday, May 27, 2011 at 2:53:00 PM CDT

    Wow, it's amazing how much some people can keep to themselves.I'm glad to hear Rainey's family will have her art to remember her by.

    So glad you saved that little house ;)It'll look wonderful altered.

    Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog!

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  28. debby4000Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 1:39:00 AM CDT

    Oh that looks like a very interesting project can't wait to see it when its finished.
    luv
    Debby

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  29. lisaSaturday, May 28, 2011 at 11:17:00 AM CDT

    First things first, Vicky, I've just realised I never came to visit last week, slapped hands!!!
    I was so sorry to hear of the reason for your trip. What a shame your daughter's MIL kept all her talents hidden but how lovely for her family to have all her art to remember her by.
    Your house is gorgeous, I love the flower and that roof is looking stunning. Can't wait to see the finished thing.
    Thanks so much for your lovely comments. I'd so love to grow veg but am not very good at it so stick to flowers with just a few peas to eat straight from the pod, a real treat. I usually have tomatoes but my plant sitter is coming on holiday with us this year so I have no one to water them while we are away so no toms this year.
    Hugs Lisa #97

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  30. Mrs A.Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 2:36:00 PM CDT

    Know how you are feeling. My FIL passed away in February and whilst having to clear the house was a horrendous task we found some amazing gems amongst the stuff that he had collected. A real insight to his life. Love your little bird box drawers and will certainly come back for a further look. Hugs Mrs A. No. 56

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  31. ArtyjenSaturday, May 28, 2011 at 4:56:00 PM CDT

    How could she throw it out?! Looks like it has found the right home though :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  32. Sue from OregonSaturday, May 28, 2011 at 5:27:00 PM CDT

    Can't wait to see what your finished house will look like!

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  33. AnneSunday, May 29, 2011 at 6:23:00 AM CDT

    Hi there - like others I am looking forward to seeing the little house finished. At cardmaking workshop I bought a little set of drawers, and two little boxes to alter, decorate haven't decided what I will do yet but they are so cute. Thanks for sharing and also for visiting my blog. Sorry I'm a bit late. Anne x

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  34. HettieSunday, May 29, 2011 at 3:44:00 PM CDT

    So glad you rescued that little house. I would have done the same thing. I will be interested to see what you do with it as I have a little cabinet which Hubby bought for me from a charity shop and I am looking for ideas!!

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  35. TwigletMonday, May 30, 2011 at 9:11:00 AM CDT

    Blogger wouldn't let me play on WOYWW so I am catching up now! How's the little house getting on - don't forget to show us the finished one!

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  36. AnonymousMonday, May 30, 2011 at 9:31:00 AM CDT

    I love your little house. It will be very useful and pretty!
    Sue xx (little imperfections)

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  37. Crafty KazMonday, May 30, 2011 at 12:32:00 PM CDT

    Great Desk and I love the little House Cabinet, I have had a good look around your blog, it's lovely.
    So Sorry to hear your Sad news, they say after the Rain the Sun always shines again, so hoping you all have lots of lovely sunny Days ahead.
    Crafty Kaz :)

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  38. karenMonday, May 30, 2011 at 10:25:00 PM CDT

    That little house is adorable and will be so handy to store bits and bobs! Great find and I can't wait to see what you will do with it!
    Thanks for visiting me! Sorry it has taken me so long but I sure am glad I finally made it!
    xoxo Karen

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  39. NickyTuesday, May 31, 2011 at 4:16:00 AM CDT

    Great little house - have fun altering it - sorry so late had blogger issues that I solved yesterday

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  40. SueHTuesday, May 31, 2011 at 11:04:00 AM CDT

    What a sad reason for your trip week Vicki but what a wonderful discovery of all the albums and photos.
    What a fantastic find the little bird house was too and to think it was going to be thrown out. These non-crafters have no idea of the treasures that lie in other peoples ‘rubbish’. I’m looking forward to seeing it when it’s finished.
    Thanks for stopping by this week and for your lovely message.

    Happy Crafting
    Sue
    X

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