Category Archives: Springtime

Spring is here

Posted on May 9, 2021 by ginnyscraftbasket

When we returned from our trip to California to greet our new grandson, this forsythia was blooming the best I’ve ever seen it. After this crazy, insane year, I think it knew that I needed to see that normal things … Continue reading →

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Is Summer Really Almost Here?

Posted on May 23, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

So here we are at Memorial Day weekend.  Does it feel like it to you?  With the rhythm of the weeks and months being so different this year, it is hard to believe we are at the end of May.  … Continue reading →

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What day is it today?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

I find myself asking that question each morning.   Everyday seems a lot like the day before, and the day before,  on and on.    Sigh.   How are you all dealing with the sameness? When it is nice outside, we try … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing

Posted on March 17, 2020 by ginnyscraftbasket

The phrase of the month.    I was looking forward to going to see the movie Emma last week…… nope.   We also had plans to go to a local flower show and get some ideas for this seasons garden beds…….. … Continue reading →

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Easter Creations

Posted on April 27, 2019 by ginnyscraftbasket

It was a busy week in the sewing room the last couple of weeks.  It was fun making all these cute critters:   And the baskets to go with them:     So, Easter is done, is it time to … Continue reading →

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Springtime is Here

Posted on March 30, 2019 by ginnyscraftbasket

We’ve got  hyacinths and daffodils and pansies blooming too.     And we have our seedlings sprouted on the windowsill. Yes, we did have some frost the other morning but I am confident that spring is here.  While we didn’t … Continue reading →

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First blooms

Posted on May 22, 2017 by ginnyscraftbasket

Summer stopped by for a quick visit a couple of days last week which was a nice change from the damp, rainy spring days.  Then today, poof — summer retreated and we were back to a wet rainy spring day. … Continue reading →

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A day outdoors!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by ginnyscraftbasket

We were awakened early this morning by very loud thunder.  But a couple hours later, the sun was there to greet us.   Finally,  a beautiful, warm, sunny day.   I stepped outside after breakfast and was amazed at how wonderful … Continue reading →

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What’s in my craft basket?

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ginnyscraftbasket

I’ve been spending a lot more time with my embroidery machine the last couple of weeks and since it is springtime (although not quite feeling like it today), what else would I have in my basket but………   ….. a … Continue reading →

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Welcome Spring

Posted on March 20, 2017 by ginnyscraftbasket

Well spring has arrived.   Just a week ago we were awaiting a major snowstorm.  We didn’t get as much as expected here           but it was real nasty with sleet and freezing rain in the mix.  Very … Continue reading →

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