"ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE"

IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE POSTED! 2020 HAS NOT BEEN A GREAT YEAR FOR ANY OF US DUE TO THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC. STAYING AT HOME HAS BROUGHT ABOUT A LOT OF CHANGES IN OUR ENDEAVORS. CINDY HAS COMPLETLY RETIRED FROM WORKING FOR OTHERS. SHE NOW HAS BECOME A FARMER! RAISING CHICKENS! HERE IS HER BIO! I grew up in the country, in Colorado. My mother raised chickens, pigs and calves given to her from a nearby feedlot. As a teenager, I remember those days of feeding the calves with the buckets that had nipples for their formula. I had a pet pig that was the runt of a litter. I called him, glut-glut. I easily got attached to animals less perfect. I married and we spent our honeymoon in Colorado, part of which was a visit with my mother at her country home. I remember waking up in the morning to roosters crowing, a hen talking in her broody talk, a squeal from a baby pig, geese alerts, and calves mooing to be fed! You see mom had a house with a side porch all along the side of house of which ...

Here is another EASY One to do. A cord wrapped rainbow! http://www.puresweetjoy.co.za/rope-rainbow-diy/ I have been going out of my comfort zone to learn Weaving Techniques. Added some to my new macrame Mini's! Cindy from Craftflaire.

I so want springtime now! It looks and feels like springtime! It's too early to plant. Edible flowers are in again as decor on Cakes and such! They are also great for attracting bees and butterflies! https://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/edible-flowers Babies in Springtime: My new Molly Fish; she is a light Tan and Cream color. What's New! CHAINMAILLEBYCMP My son,Chris, has opened his own Etsy Store showcasing his Chainmaille Artistry! My grandaughter submitted a project in an Areospace Science Fair! How would you live on Mars? James is working on the background for scenes in his short film, The Hollywood Girl! Our new girls, chickens, are laying eggs! The small one is a chocolate brown color. Their breed is called, Marans. I just finished a customer order of 5 Macrame Curtains! Three of them fit together to cover a 129 inch wide window! Thanks for Visiting! Cindy from Craft Flaire.

Happy New Year! 2018 Wow! Time goes fast when you have candles burning at both ends! As they say! Ha! What's New? 1. The Teapot: Congrats! https://www.fatherly.com/play/ best-family-coffee-shops-in-america/ 2. Craft Flaire: Custom Macrame Curtains 3. Grandpa and Grandma again! Both our daughters, having a baby this year! 4 .Our Son, James and his wife, Veronica set up their Award winning Short Film on AMAZON! 5.Our Son, Chris, launched his Chainmaille Jewelry and Jump Ring Supply store on ETSY! 6. Buddy is building himself a prospecting truck from two Toyota Trucks! Hope you all have the Best 2018 Year! Thanks for visiting! Cindy from Craft Flaire.

The introduction of THE TEAPOT: My daughter and her husband bought an historic home in the downtown Phoenix area. They re-modeled per the rules of phoenix on historic homes and got their Licenses to run a Coffee Shop and a Kid-Friendly Resturant.  https://www.facebook.com/theteapot.us/ Dad and I are so PROUD of their accomplishments! Then came the Wedding: They decided to hold their wedding and reception at The Teapot!  Jon's Real London Bus transported the Wedding Party to THE TEAPOT.  The gals and the guys.  Time to reflect! Happy Day! Leyland yes was in the Wedding Party! Little ham he is for photos! LOL! Wedding Practice. Raelynn took my Wedding Dress and had it altered by my request! WOW! Loved it! THE TEAPOT has a little English twist to their Menu! Yes GRANDMA makes and bakes the SCONES!

Lots and Lots of Photos to share!  2016 Dec. Making the props for James and Veronica's Wedding.  In Sedona!  Reception  Beautiful Couple!  Dad's brother, Bob, and Rose came out from N.Y. for the Wedding and a site seeing visit!  They took Dad to Oakman to see the Mules. LOL!  I made the Mandala Inspired Dream Catcher for the backdrop of photo shoots!  James waiting for the bride; He could not look at her till the moment she was walked to him! The Bride's side with  Alexis and Zoey.  Oriohanna had a great time and was a hit as a sensational dancer at the reception!  The grooms side with Chris. Sedona provided the most beautiful backdrop for the wedding! The wedding Cake Topper and Cupcakes! Rose helped me set it up! Thanks for Visiting!  Cindy