Surprise!

Oh I love it when I see overseas postage!

At first I thought I ordered something in my sleep!?!

Then I saw the tag,

Tiny Bear, oh Tina..what did you do?

The most amazing pocket!!

Those Nordic girls are in a league all their own. Amazing artists, every one!

I am in love pockets,

 & I love that each pocket I admire

reflects the style of the artist who made it. 

Tina's is unlike any I've seen.

Do you see the little doll head poking out??

Dolls are to Julia, Tina & Dorthe what hats are to Karla & Beth.

But I've heard that lace is not so easy to come by. 

We are a lot little spoiled here in America, land of estate sales & hoarders!

So when I receive something covered in yummy lace & ribbon I know they must really love me!

Tina's work is so unique, her style is most defiantly all her own.  Every single time I go visit her blog I find a new technique or design that I can incorporate into my own work.  She very willingly shares it with all of us.

Thank you Tina, what a perfect surprise!!!!!

I thought after Paper Cowgirl life would settle down to a dull roar,

But Noooooo!

July has become another challenge altogether,.

 days filled with kids activities,

projects, swaps, birthday gifts & more deadlines

Here's a little sneak at my next workshop.

I'll show you much more & tell you where to register next week!

This weekend we're ditching the insane Texas heat & heading for the beautiful cool mountains of Colorado!

We'll spend a few days in Denver with family, then go in search of some new places.  Does anyone have any favorite spots in Amarillo or Colorado? Any tips?