"Rabbit & Chickadee Go Gathering" copyright 2019 Michelle L. Palmer

Chickadee has found the perfect assistant! 

Rabbit will deliver her sweet treat to the base of the tree

where her nestlings await dessert!

Perhaps Mr. Chickadee will bring home a dollop of whipped cream.

Rabbit will rest in the shade and enjoy his snack before heading home

with a pussy willow bouquet for his family.

Our pussy willows have started to open!

Little fuzzy buds trying to break through their winter shells...

Nice to see hints of Springtime.

We have a few sprigs tucked in a jar with water.

They will be fully open by the end of the week~

Hope your March days have been a little more sunny...

A touch warmer and filled with happiness, Friends~

Hello, March and childhood memories~

March has arrived!

It had to be patient for one extra day... let's hope it doesn't stir up a storm!

Spring is just around the corner...

Red wing blackbirds and robins

were here singing again this morning!

"Strawberry Patch" copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

When I was young we had the most delicious strawberry patch!

I would lay on my back, in between the shrub-like rows and

stare up at the bright blue sky~

Careful to not hurt any of the runners that crossed the path of straw...

I would snack until full~ discovering animals in the cloud formations drifting by.

"Maple Syrup Perch" copyright 2016 Michelle L. Palmer

Springtime brought sugaring time!

I loved to walk about the wood checking sap bucket covers...

The crunch of melting snow & twigs.

Songbirds coming near~

They were just as excited to welcome a break from the winter freeze.

Hope your first day of March is filled with great memories!

Little loves~

Little hearts that bring us joy~

Helping us to be our best~

Each with our own special gift~

Heart to heart~

The strawberries are so very sweet!

I just know the mice are enjoying their snacks~

Wishing you a wonderful evening, Sweet Friends!

A new red!

To paint the sweetest strawberries & cherries~

To find the exact 'red' in Americana and darling little red hearts...

I keep adding to my palette!

This new color is 'Pyrrol Crimson' from Daniel Smith.

It is a little 'cooler' than some of my reds...

The perfect touch that I often look for in the shadows!

Inspired by the season, I'm sure!

Hope your week is off to a great start, Sweet Friends~

Strawberry Patch...

Do you suppose they are sharing strawberry recipes?

The mouse looks like he's catching his breath!

That's a big berry for a wee little guy to carry all the way home~

Hope your 'strawberry season' is sweet and sunny!

Little Journals...

Little journals to bring along & record your bird-watching adventures!

Little journals to sketch the latest clothing styles & trends...

Little journals to keep track of how many jars of strawberry jam you made!

Little journals to record how many eggs were in the nest & when they flew~

Little journals to record creative ideas... sketches & breakthroughs!

Little journals to keep names & numbers in~

Good bye little black book

Hello craft journal with original, one of a kind, creative, fun,

Original pen & ink illustrations!

In my Etsy store now, Sweet Friends!

Thank you for ALL of your wonderfully kind comments~

You make me smile!

Fabric Illustrations!!!

This little bee looks soggy from our stormy weather!

A new collection of treasures ready to list in my 1st Etsy shop!

Oodles of soft tea-stained muslin pieces~

Momma Fox has been bringing her little cubs to our yard~

My pup sure has fun on morning walks!

Bunny... wait! No! Fox! Wait!!! Chipmunks... so much to sniff!!!

Honey bear... a sweet little honey~

Ready for the shore!

I could just hug our bright & fuzzy bumble bees! 

Welcome back, sweet friends!

We have Cicadas every summer... they love to cling to the front

Maple trees as they emerge from their shells~

Somewhere on my blog I have oodles of photographs... Amazing!

Group photos!

Whooooo's so dear in their collars?

The egg-cellent collections that make the sweetest bird collages!

A little bit of this...

A little bit of that!

Something for everyone & MORE coming soon!!

Can you tell I'm looking forward to strawberry picking?

Mmmmm fresh strawberry-banana smoothies...

Hope your Wednesday is filled with joy!

~Keeping everyone in the storm paths tight in my prayers~

Feathers & New Art...

Sweet 16 and I found a barn sale that had
boxes filled with all sorts of goodies!
Look at all these feathers!
She found a huge box of stained glass...
I know she will be sharing pictures when she
gets her blog up and running~

I need a day to sit and clean them...

Huge ones...
Little ones...
Bright ones...
Dull ones...

I love these plump shapes...
They're my favorites!

I listed a few more pieces in my etsy shop...

I'm running out of my little circles...
They're so much fun to draw on!

I know something else will catch my eye!

I love the Americana pieces...
When I invest in a sewing machine...
WHEN...
(giggle, giggle)
I will make pillows, banners, etc. with
patriotic themes to fill our home!

These old buttons are so thick!

I have always loved lighthouses...
Always a favorite subject at art festivals!

Hope you stop by my Etsy store to see
all of my new pieces...
More coming soon!

School is winding down for our teens~
Such a CRAZY BUSY time...
But a VERY GOOD time!

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Needle Felts in a Local Store...

Hope you are enjoying summer!

Kids are happily finished with school.
Report cards arrived yesterday~ awesome!

The fresh strawberries are wonderful!

We finally had some nice warm days!

Flowers are gorgeous!

Finished tags for some new needle felts.

These are a few of the pieces that are
going to be in a local shop
Mulberry Hollow in Palmyra
My dear friend has a beautiful store!

Sharing a few images~
Another blogger began copying my designs
so I am unable to share pictures of all.

Some framed felts were fun to make!

Had to share a few of the strawberries!
Wish the growing season lasted ALL SUMMER!

Hope you have a wonderful week!