I won a drawing

I can't believe it! I never win anything!

Lynn Stevens at Trash to Treasure Art, creator of gorgeous art pieces drew my name for her give-a-way at the "Where Bloggers Create" party hosted by Karen at My Desert Cottage on July 24!

Be sure to go to both spectacular blogs. I'll post a picture of my prize (a beautiful bracelet) as soon as it arrives!

Thank you, Lynn! You're the best!

Blessings, Jayne

Where I create

Welcome to my creating place! I love to be in this room, and I hope you enjoy a a little glimpse into my studio.

Well, I make (Scripture) greeting cards - lots of greeting cards - too many styles of greeting cards - way too many styles! So, what's a girl to do with all of them before they are sold or sent? This has plagued me for 10+ years. FINALLY! Just recently I ordered a floor-standing, spinning rack that holds 84 cards! FINALLY! I have a place to put them all so I can see what I have in stock while working on more! This has been a wonderful addition to my studio and my life.

Here is another addition - a wall mounted bungy cord that holds 10 cards; styles that are a work in progress hang here close to my work area. So, I now have two great, new additions to my studio!

A little bling on the corner of my desk - kind of hard to see, but some of these items will be on my "soon to be advertised" website - interesting picture frames, nickle items, etc. It's nice to have pretty things sitting out to enjoy while working, don't you agree?

Shown next is a very important piece of furniture in my studio - this metal-topped table is one of my favorite things and I've had it for years. It's a great height; I stand at it to do a lot of paper cutting for my cards as well as other projects. It is actually a kitchen island on casters. Love it! (Notice my fabulous Santa keeping watch over things! I found him in Wichita, KS, a couple of years ago and he is always hanging somewhere in my house - he's just too wonderful to pack away! His beard is about four feet long.)

Below is a set of metal, snap-together shelves that hold lots of stuff. I also make Scripture pictures and needed more shelving to store extra product. These shelves are from the Container Store. I live upstairs and needed something I could manage alone. They are 17 1/2 inches deep, easy to snap together and no help needed! They can also be added to and come in different depths and witdths-sturdy, yet light. I highly recommend them!

Not very glamorous, but there is a walk-in closet in my studio, and I lined all three walls in brackets and adjustable shelving from Home Depot. This closet holds all my paper, cardstock, ribbons, embellishments and assorted (necessary) junk. Shown here is just one wall-the other two are crammed, also.

Thanks for visiting My Song Within. I hope you got an idea or two! See you at your blog! For more creative ideas go to the "Where Bloggers Create" party at

My Desert Cottage.

Blessings,

Jayne

New Blog Installed Today!

Today my new blog was installed and it called for a post! I love the header and my new look! This will definitely inspire me to write more!

My thanks to http://www.spiffyboutiques.com/ for this lovely blog!

She also designed my website (which is still under construction, big time). I still have dozens and dozens of products to load, but it's at least started!

More on that later.

Jayne

Happy (Pink) Independence Day!

Happy Pink Independence Day!

Too bad we don't all have a pink flag to post today!

This little gravy boat was my mom's and is over 70-years-old (and it looks it!). I remember it from my childhood. Over the years of my adult life it's been used for food, for a tiny little planter and now just sits quietly on a shelf as a reminder of another more peaceful era.

Have a happy, safe, blessed pink holiday weekend! Jayne

Be sure to check out all the Pink Saturday posts at How Sweet the Sound!

Happy July 4th!

Happy July 4th!


Celebrate America!
Remember our past and who we are as Americans!
Thank God for Freedom!
Love That Same Freedom!
Love Family!
Hug a Friend!
Eat some delish American burgers, tater salad, chocolate cake, and lots of ice-cream!


Blessings!
Jayne

Pink Saturday

Pink Saturday Greetings!


I decided to bring a vintage piece from my childhood to Pink Saturday this week.

The plate is from my mother's china. You've probably seen it in many antique stores and estate sales (for not much money!). We only used it on Sunday, but I have vivid memories of our family Sunday dinners though my mother died when I was a child (50+ years ago!).

Memories are good, aren't they, especially in our nutty, stressful world. A simpler, pink time seems very appealing to me today. Even though we didn't have any money, we were happy.

For more pink Saturday posts, visit http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Pink Blessings!
Jayne

Feeling Patriotic

Well, early voting has probably ended in most places. I voted last week and will be so glad when the election is over.

But in thinking about all that is going on in America, I decided to post one of my many flags. Even though I'm posting tomorrow for "Pink Saturday," my home is mostly red, white and navy with a flag theme. This is a new theme for me. Just a few years ago my entire house was pink and green!

This folk flag was made for me years ago by one of my daughters. It was a true "act of love" as she is highly allergic to anything that requires a needle and thread. But, she did it, and I love it!

I'll post some more of my favorite flags and patriotic things in the days to come.

Be sure to vote Tuesday! And be sure to "fall back" your clocks this Saturday night for daylight savings time.

Blessings,

Jayne