Wine Bottle Crafting

Ok, so when I was at one of the wineries, I saw some really cute items made out of wine bottles. I instantly fell in love with them and decided I could make them myself. I went out and purchased a bottle cutter and also a diamond plated 1/2 inch drill bit that will cut through glass. The drill bit was pretty pricey as far as drill bits are concerned.

I am going to attempt to use the bottle cutter and make some decorative pieces that sit over a tealight or a small candle. I'm going to use the drill bit to cut a hole and place a string of mini lights in there to make a way too cute lamp. Oh the possibilities...I'm pretty excited. They will look so awesome outside as I enjoy the hot summer evenings drinking a glass or two of the wines I purchased.

I will post some pictures of these projects as they progress.  If I get good enough you may very well see them in a future craft show or in your Christmas stocking.

Hugs & Kisses

Kathleen

Back In The Day

I recently had a friend request on FB from someone who I haven't heard from in a very long time. I was quite surprised to see the request as I thought I would never hear from him again.

We have been messaging each other for the past couple of evenings - catching up on each other's lives.

It's so easy to lose touch with people in your life, everyone is so busy, people move on...

It's been nice catching up...

Hugs & Kisses

Kathleen

Michigan Winery Trip

Took a 2 day trip to Michigan recently to tour some of the wineries. Went with my mom, sister and her fiance. We had an awesome time. The wineries were beautiful, in particular Karma Vista. I highly suggest you take a trip there just for the view. The winery tasting room has a large window that overlooks their land. It sits atop a hill and you can see for miles and miles. I think the couple that owns it must have been hippies in their previous life as the names of the wines are reminiscent of the 60's (Lacey - you would have loved it!). So, the name Karma Vista says it all.

We tasted a lot of wines, I myself prefer the sweet wines and especially love the "ice wines", and so brought home many bottles to enjoy throughout the summer months. I will highlight some of my favorites as they are opened in the very near future.

Cheers!!

Hugs & Kisses
Kathleen

Jimtown High School Class Of 1976 - 35 Years!!!

Well - its been 35 years since I graduated in 1976 - red, white, and blue were "the" colors that year - it was a presidential election year and our country was celebrating the bicentennial - my how time flies...

We are having our reunion this coming weekend.  I'm really looking forward to it.  I'm especially excited to see everyone - some I have seen since graduating others not.  

Facebook has been a great way to communicate with those that live near and those that live far. It was very helpful to the people trying to contact everyone for the reunion.

I will post pictures after the weekends events.

Hugs & Kisses -

Kathleen

Valentine's Day Project For My 3 Beautiful Granddaughters

I've been looking at some You Tube videos and have seen these swaps using plastic bottles.  They look like a lot of fun to put together.  I was trying to think of a great idea for Valentine's Day for my granddaughters - looks like this will be it.  I will keep you posted on the project as it progresses.  I'm so excited - I'm going to make a list of items that I can fit into one of the 2 liter bottles...

Hugs & Kisses

Kathleen

Snow, Snow, Snow, and More Snow

Well winter is back - snow is expected throughout the weekend.  I'll just hunker down and watch football.  Sounds good to me....

Hugs & Kisses

Kathleen

I'm Back in 2011

Happy New Year - I can't believe that it has been this long since I have blogged. Well one of my resolutions has been to keep my blog up-to-date!!!

I will write more later - till then...

Hugs and Kisses

Kathleen