I cannot believe we are already in May! Usually by now, the tulips have bloomed (or are in their final stages), the sweet scent of lilacs is permeating the air... just in time for Mother's Day.
Not this year! This winter has been the longest one yet (for me, anyway)... 7 months of wearing coats is about 4 months too long! As I get older, each Minnesota winter feels longer and longer.
We had temp in the 30's yesterday, and snow twice this week - what the heck?!?
The weather experts have "promised" real Spring temperatures next week... in the 60's. I'm not holding my breath on that one.
Okay, enough complaining.... on to the fun stuff!
Crafting, creating and receiving beautiful art from my Blogworld friends keeps the winter "blahs" at bay.
These are some of the lovelies that have changed hands recently:
"APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS"
ATC Swap hosted by the Altered Paper Group.


Paper dresses swap, also created for the Altered Paper Group.
My inspiration for these mini dresses was three special events in a girl's life:
1st BIRTHDAY

1st COMMUNION

1st FORMAL

I was even able to find vintage cards from my collection that matched my theme!

I felt like a little girl again, playing with paperdolls.
Such fun!
Miniature Tophats Swap, set of 3



These little darlings were a bit of a challenge due to their size and having to manipulate the paper just right.... I went to town embellishing with laces, mini millinery, netting, feathers, even a tiny little pink bird!


I have a few more fun projects on my desk right now... hoping to finish them up today, but it looks like we might have a bit of sunshine today (and temps above 60 degrees), so the garden might take priority....
Enjoy your Sunday!
