Cutting up old t-shirts to make jewelry!

I made these necklaces using cut up t-shirts.
For the flower necklace, I coiled strips of pink and turquoise shirts into spirals. I stitched in several places to give the appearance of petals and added some beads. The cord is a long piece of pink t-shirt that I stretched to make it roll in on itself. I sewed the flowers to the cord and added some green leaves from an old crocheted doily. I added some findings from old jewelry for the clasp.

For the beaded necklace, I stretched turquoise t-shirt strip for the cord and added the brass pendant. I made knots on the cord on each side of the pendant, added wooden beads, knotted again, more beads. I tied the cord together-it stretches right over my head.

I entered these at the Tea Rose Home link party:

My Mama's 89th Birthday

Mom had a good birthday. She got up early so she could open gifts. My friend, Mary brought over lunch that our friend Marguerite asked her to bring us from Boston Market. We had cornbread, cinnamon apples, meatloaf, mac & cheese, corn and brownies. It was a big feast.

Andy came over around 7 PM with his girlfriend, Nina and brought dinner. We had roasted chicken, twice stuffed potatoes, zucchini fritters, salad, fried shrimp. I made a birthday cake. We ate it with special ice creams that Andy brought from Whole Foods.

It was a wonderful day for the whole family. Mom had a big day and slept late the next day.

My first artist trading cards (ATC)

I decided to try my hand at making some ATC's. It was challenging because I couldn't find all the pictures and papers that I have been storing for years. They might be in my desk at the office.

I had fun making them. I have received one card in trade in the mail so far. It's pretty simple. Maybe mine are better than I thought. After I receive all 5 I will post a photo of them.

naughty kittens

Here's Buster coming out of the door of my dollhouse. Twinkle has already come out. If I made them their own little house to play in, I bet they would never go into it. They just love being naughty kittens.

It's new!

Got my new left knee last Wednesday, 7/7/2010. It was put in by Dr Gregory Stocks at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. It went smoothly as far as I know. It hurts more today than it did the day after surgery. I had a nice pain pump - all I did was press the button and the pain went away. I also had a catheter which sure was convenient. I just drank and drank water, juice, tea, etc. and didn't have to get out of bed.

I had my first physical therapy on my knee at Mem Hermann today. I had to be evaluated. After that the therapist, Carolyn was done with me. I told her that I came all way to exercise and I wanted to do some exercises. Physical therapy is the only thing that helps with the pain, now that I am out of the hospital.

July 7, 2010 - this Wednesday

The knee replacement surgery is this Wednesday. I've been trying to get me and the house prepared. I've packed my meds, living will and bag of stuff. I have to be in the hospital for 3 nights.

I've done the laundry, cleaned the coffee pot, finished my pink Elvis shirt, washed the chair covers, etc.

Jim had to go to the store by himself. I'm just exhausted.

I'm really worried about Mom. Her caregiver hasn't called me back in over a week. She is so forgetful and confused. I won't be able to take care of her for a while while I recover.