adventures, camping

Labor Day Camping

It is hard to believe that summer is almost over!  But that only means ahead of us is cooler weather, fall leaves, and pumpkin spice!  We decided to spend another holiday weekend up in the mountains camping.  But not backpacking, car camping! We went up to Jones Pass, which is about an hour away from… Continue reading Labor Day Camping

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Hiking Adventures and Wildflowers

The hiking trails in the Colorado mountains are finally clear from a snowy winter.  Last Sunday we hiked the Butler Gulch Trail.  We have hiked this trail two years ago,  we decided to hike this again, because of all the beautiful waterfalls and wildflowers. There were so many wildflowers, it was overwhelming that I couldn't… Continue reading Hiking Adventures and Wildflowers

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Ski Trip 2019

Another photography blog entry!  I wanted to share some beautiful pictures from our ski trip in Steamboat we took a few weeks ago.  This was our annual ski trip we have with all of our out of towner friends! We stayed in a big house in the town Steamboat Springs and the view from the… Continue reading Ski Trip 2019

adventures, handmade

My Photographs on Bags

Lately, I have been taking some amazing photos of my previous trips and hikes. One day I discovered a website called Spoonflower.com, where I can upload my own pictures and have them printed on fabric! Once I receive the fabric, I have been making tote bags and zippered pouches with my printed photographs! The first… Continue reading My Photographs on Bags

adventures, crafts

The First Creations of 2017

Happy New year and happy February!  I have had a busy January with sewing new handbags.  I have made more Colorado flag tote bags and more awesome skull bags!  I have also made two tote bags from canvas fabric, and another zippered bag from up-cycled fabric. January also was a busy month with more skiing! … Continue reading The First Creations of 2017

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More Adventures in Colorado

This is another blog entry with no sewing creations; just photo creations!  Last weekend, Walter and I took a trip up to the mountains and stayed overnight in the Town of Frisco.  We went up to the mountains because we have heard this is the perfect time of year to see the aspens change colors.… Continue reading More Adventures in Colorado

adventures, crafts, sewing

New Creations and Backpacking Adventures

Fall is coming up which means farmers markets, apple cider, leaves changing colors, and new creations.  Although, I have been sewing new bags and pouches to prepare for another craft show coming up in October, I have made a few things for myself including the fox drawstring bag and the Fox/Colorado Mountain pillow.  I was… Continue reading New Creations and Backpacking Adventures