Friday, September 9, 2016

Just for fun

This quiz seems to be circulating in the blogosphere.  So, I thought I'd participate just for fun.
 
1. ARE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?   Not in particular.  My dad chose my name for it's meaning - charming, singing or laughing (Carmen) queen (Renee).  Thanks, Dad! :-)
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?  I believe it was January unless you count sad movies.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Sure.  Don't handwrite much anymore in this computer age.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?  None.  I'm vegetarian.
5. DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS?  No.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS?  Definitely!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?  Oh yeah.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.  All parts intact.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Never.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?  Don't eat it any more.  I used to really like Chocolate Malt-o-Meal.  Probably good I don't eat it any more.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No.  I like to get those hot sneakers off ASAP.  Most of my shoes do not have laces.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU’RE STRONG?  Sure.  My husband says I'm a superhero.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?  How can I just pick one?  Chocolate.  Daiquiri Ice.  Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream.  Eggnog Ice Cream.  Double Chocolate Malted Crunch.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?  Eyes are the window to the soul.
15. RED OR PINK?  Both.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?  Nothing.  Don't dwell on the negative.  Change it instead.
17. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW? No shoes, just cozy microfiber socks.  My flannel pajama bottoms are pink with a multicolored sprinkle print.
18. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?   Lindt milk chocolate.
19. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?  The Dodger game on TV.
20. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?   Periwinkle.
21. FAVORITE SMELL? Jasmine.
22. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO?  My husband.
23. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Ice dancing.  Gymnastics.
24. HAIR COLOR THATS REAL? Platinum blonde.  It's real.
25. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No.  I don't think I could.  I hope to never wear glasses.
26. FAVORITE FOOD? Real food I make myself.  Or, is Lindt milk chocolate a food?
27. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings.  I don't watch scary movies.
28. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED. Lord of the Rings Two Towers (not my choice).
29. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? White.
30. SUMMER OR WINTER.  Winter.  Hate summer...
31. HUGS OR KISSES?  Both.
32. FAVORITE SWEET FOOD?  Lindt milk chocolate! (betcha couldn't guess)
33. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING?  Books... Blue Ocean Strategy, Improve Your Vision, 7 Steps To A Pain-Free Life, Book of Looks, Fashion Design Look Book, Great British Bake Off Celebrations... plus, many more.
34. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?  A cat.
35. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST? Currently watching a Dodger game (not my choice).
36. FAVORITE SOUND? Music of all kinds.  I really love the sounds of classical instruments.
37. ROLLING STONES or BEATLES?  Both.
38. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE TRAVELED?  Europe (West Germany when it still existed).  Northern Scotland... not sure which is farther.
39. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?  Lots.
40. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?  Iowa - in a hospital, but barely.  Almost didn't make it on time due to a blizzard.

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Scuffy The Tugboat

Over the last couple of months, I've made a few things.
 My inspiration was this picture.
 
I colorized the photo.
Found the book.
Found some Scuffy The Tugboat fabric.  Can you believe it exists?
 
I used the fabric (plus some knickknacks) to make a shadowbox book.
I even found a miniature Scuffy The Tugboat Book.
 
I like how the moon lights up.
 
 
 There was extra fabric so I made potholders.
 This was so much fun to make.
~♥Carmen♥~