Usually, the day after school is out, I begin working on my summer project list.
This year is different because I am not on summer vacation.
I am on vacation for life, so to speak.
So, now is the time to do all those things I said I would do when I had the time.
After reading the post A Simple Pinterest Project by Judy at 20 North Ora.
After reading the post A Simple Pinterest Project by Judy at 20 North Ora.
I went to my Pinterest boards and chose 30 projects.
There are things to make, things to buy, bits and pieces to gather and vignettes to mimic.
The goal - complete the 30 projects in 30 days -
There are things to make, things to buy, bits and pieces to gather and vignettes to mimic.
The goal - complete the 30 projects in 30 days -
June 8 to July 8.
Polka dot container
Film reels
Eyelet napkins
Colorful quilt
Green Bench
Metal chair
Stenciled bucket
Old door
Fun Scrabble tiles
Felt Letters
Metal labels
Heart Tags
Crate
Wash tub
Linen napkins
Numbered containers
Sweet yellow vignette
Galvanized tins
Floral plates
Windowseat cushion
Sweet heart
Colorful utensils
altered globe
garden dresser
The shop teacher cut out the wooden sign for me to paint and the linen table cloth to stencil arrived yesterday.
The countdown begins.
Wish me luck!
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Between projects, I'll be partying at
My Romantic Home - Show and Tell Friday
There is SO MUCH FUN to be had here, Carol! I know that even if you don't make it to all 30, the few that you may achieve will be enjoyable; I LOVE ALL OF THESE IDEAS! Anita
ReplyDeleteWow oh Wow! This is a real challenge! I love the projects you picked and the items to find! I'm here for the ride, so good luck!!
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Linda
Wow, you have a big goal ahead of you. Can't wait to see the 30 projects. You certainly are ambitious now that you have retired. Good for you!!
ReplyDeleteAll best luck!!! I'll be eagerly waiting to see what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteFor heaven's sake! For anybody else this might seem manic. But I've already been amazed at what you get done while working full time. CONGRATULATIONS on retirement! With all you got going it's going to take a long time before you feel it. Don't be surprised if you get a book deal out of this! Good luck dearie! I'm pulling for you. (You asked about where I keep the linens... Linen's were a specialty in my old shop, so I have a lot that is just stored, but since I love and use them so much I have drawers and closets full. Most notably one very large walk in closet.)
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun, can't wait to see all the things you make, do, and buy!!! Mary
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna be one busy woman!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Those look like fun projects and and good challenge! I bought some galvanized buckets with numbers on them at Big Lots of all places! I hadn't been in there in a long time and was really amazed at what they had. They even had some knock of Coke crates!
ReplyDeleteknock off not of!
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ReplyDeleteWow, good luck Carol, I'm sure you can do it, you always achieve so much.
Happy retirement x
CONGRATULATIONS on your retirement!!!! Knowing you, you'll have those projects done in no time. You're soon going to wonder how you ever had time to teach!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Oh my! your calendar is so full now that you're retired!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm calling you out on the wash tub with pillows in it. I say that one is a cheat!!! (no cheaters,teacher)
I saw you wonderful post at CLH and your wash tub with your seat cushions in it...was AWESOME! That is one of the things I loved about that post and all your storage ideas!!! ...However... it's your ***FREE TIME**** so you can pick whatever projects you want. :)
can't wait to see them all! Pat
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My goodness, you are an ambitious one! I plan to retire in a few years, but I think I will just coast that first month! Can't wait to see all your projects come to fruition!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful projects. I love them all! That will be quite a challenge to finish so many in such a short time. Good luck and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI have so many things pinned myself.... it is overwhelming the things I'd like to make.... I have started on one though... making my own santos cage doll..... its slow going waiting for the clay to dry. I guess I could start another project on the side lol
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't wait to read all about it.
ReplyDeleteGoedele
You go, girl!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou've got some fantastic projects ahead of you-I especially love the crocheted bags and the numbered containers! Can't wait to see your progress.
Susan
CAROL! HI THERE! I just noticed that you came to visit, but left your comment on my older post! HOW LOVELY of you to stop by after such a wild night of celebration! So many people at your party! Well now, you should have a little more time to carve out for all these projects? I HOPE SO! Enjoy all of what you do sweet Carol, and wishing you so much fun. SO GOOD TO SEE YOUR COMMENT! Anita
ReplyDeletewow! you're going to be busy.
ReplyDeletelove your ideas.
congratulations on your retirement!
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How totally cool! Hi by the way, I just popped over from Acorn to Oak and saw your lovely flowers in your avatar and had to see what was going on over here :D Glad I did and am now following you! Looking forward to more lovely posts...
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Beth P
Congrats on retirement!!! Sounds like you will be a busy bee with all these amazing projects though...:) I can't wait to see everything you create! I am wanting one of the bicycle rims so bad....I absolutely fell in love with that project a while back. This reminds me that I still need to find one! Best of luck with your challenge...sounds like you are off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicky
Life On Willie Mae Lane
Oh I am wishing you so much luck! But you will rock it as always! Cant wait to see every single one of them! Those are some fantastic projects!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so ambitious and creative...I'm lucky if I'd get one of those projects done in a month! Happy retirement, by the way. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Carol!! You will love retirement! I was not nearly as ambitious as you are - I thought that my house would be a lot cleaner when I retired! I can't wait to see the projects as you finish them. I love those sweet hearts - I have the perfect bowl to put some in...I think I will do that project as well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I know you will love retirement. You will miss your "kids" and co-workers.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the project. I think I need something like that. I've pinned so many great things on my Pinterest boards.
Now you're going to be a very busy bee for a month. I can't wait to see all you'll do now that you have time (lucky you! I might be a bit jealous!)
ReplyDeleteGirl you are going to be busy!! If I even finished two in 30 days I'd be happy. :) I'm going to study the ones you've chose. They look good.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Retirement! You'll miss your friends and the kids but you'll love your life!! I promise.
Congratulations on your retirement you shall be kept busy with such a challenge! I look forward to seeing all your projects you will wonder how you ever had time for school!
ReplyDeleteSarah x
How fun! I look forward to the day when I've got all the time in the world to work on my long list of projects!
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