Some days really make you think

Every once in a while a day comes along that packs some punch!  Today was all that for me.  It started with the usual cup of coffee and some bleary eyes trying to read the local paper.  And yea, I still love holding a real newspaper in my hands.  It's in my blood and i will tell you about that later  :)
But, I made it into the office earlier than usual in hope of finishing early.  I wanted to spend the afternoon with my sweet pup by my side as I finally had a chance to work on some paint projects.  They are stacking up at an incurable rate here.  
So, I get a call from my youngest daughter, that I have been harassing encouraging to join  pinterest.  Just because I know she would love it.  She wanted an invite from me!   How special is that?   I sent it.  
Then next text was Mom, we are on lockdown.  I texted back but, no response.  Kept texting and texting.  I go online looking and see this tweet   Finally, after an hour,  received an email letting me know she was safe and her classroom building was secure.   Tears of joy but still worried.  
Apparently, somebody spotted a person with what looked like a rifle on campus.   
The school and city police locked it all down securely and went from building to building.  Excellent job by all.
The all clear was given around 1:00.  Turns out it was an UMBRELLA, not an Ak47.   I am very thankful for how the school handled this.   
What spooked me even more was the poor innocent really embarrassed guy was locked down in the same building with my baby girl!  Yea, what if...Life is scary
So......now we have tornado watches in the area tonight.  I can handle that.  
What a day...

Do I need this?

Okay - just spotted this for free on my local craigslist.  I don't know why but I'm intrigued.......The ad says:

Just the inner and outer door shell, no interior pieces or wiring or glass.

Thinking way outside my box that there are some possibilities here.  It might look good on a wall?   With some of my favorite plants?  Or with some awesome quote?  With knobs or some car thingys to hang stuff?  
Well...I just hope it's not a scam   E-maiing now and will keep you posted

Flashback! Going a little back in time. Some of my favorite classics from years gone past But never forgotten..........

Newest pinterest board   And thinking about some classics  here!

Love all these classics  Who is your favorite?   I would love to hear  :)

Duct Tape - You have come a Long Way!

Oh sweet old reliable Duct Tape.  You aren't just Silver anymore.  Your colors and patterns (and fans) are growing by leaps and bounds.  Yay for you!  We have used you from time to time around our house for utilitarian purposes. But you keep popping up on pinterest and blogs so I wanted to test your crafty side.  I want to share some projects I found on pinterest but, first,  I will start with some quick, simple, and very low cost attempts by moi.  In fact, I believe your middle name is "cheap".  Right?  That is the beauty of you.  Cheap, tough, and highly functional.  And always reliable  :) 

Here is what I started with

First up - a $1 candlestick from the Dollar Tree.  (I think we all have used these in many different projects - are they not great?  I mean, the DT sells out of them often)    Used my Michael's 40% coupon and bought this pink and black Zebra Duct tape.  Let's just see how far a roll can go!   

Cut the DT into strips and covered the candlestick

If you want to take it another step further, buy a $1 four inch wooden round plaque. (Found mine at Hobby Lobby)  I painted mine with Black gloss spray paint.  Then glue it to the candlestick and now you have a small stand for cupcakes, small displays, etc.  Whatever your heart desires.  And  yea.....ignore the ivy that is taking over my yard..

Then, I sprayed  a $1 tray (Dollar Tree again friends!) and added some strong magnets with the same black gloss  spray paint.  Covered the center with the Duct tape.  Voila!  A great place to display pictures, keep notes - whatever

Okay, still have tape left and I am eyeing my empty 3 pound can of Costco coffee.   Wrapped it in more DT and spray painted the lid with the black gloss. This is a big can and I'm not quite sure how I will use it.  But I will

Still tape left.  Wowza!   I just had to try it on a large empty yogurt container, like my random moss covered one.  Now, my sweet little fern has a zippy new home!