It’s not like any other day.

I received this fantastic piece of artwork from my offspring. He certainly is a chip off the old block.

Jouni got me some roses. He let Reino choose the color. I guess my kid knows my fascination with distressing because the roses are light pink with dark pink tips. I wonder if Tim Holtz makes that color? 😉

They also let me sleep until 10!

I bought this wonderful eyelet setter last summer, the Instant Setter. It was really nice to use because I just had to change tips to punch holes and to set the eyelets. There was only one problem. Mulder didn’t like it. He meows when anyone sneezes! I swear that cat does nothing but complain. The Instant Setter isn’t exactly quiet and he would make this loud meow/howl mixture every time I used it. On the late nights when I was really inspired and was punching and setting a lot, I would have to lock him up or he’d wake the men. I never use it so I’ve decided to sell it. Farewell, old friend.

I’ve been cleaning out all the spaces that are crammed full of stuff we aren’t using. It started with Reino’s old clothes. And then I started thinking about other things that aren’t being used. I listed a bunch of scrapbook paper and it sold! That inspired me to sort through more of it. I found more, more, MORE! Today I listed the very last of what I have to sell. I still have a lot of paper, but it’s stuff I’ll use. I might decide later to sell some of it, but it won’t be until I come back from Texas.

And then I remembered my cross stitch phase. I bought a lot of kits and supplies, but never used them. I found those and listed them. The auctions are still in progress, but it looks like I’m going to be able to sell them all. I have no idea how much I paid. I’m just happy to be clearing out the space.