All things seem possible in May

I want to believe that all things are possible in May, how about you?

My husband is beginning his fourth month of joblessness -- and not for lack of trying to find a job.  He's had several interviews that have come to nothing.  I feel so bad for him.  Heck, I feel bad for myself, if you want to know the truth.  I have had four job interviews in the past five months and didn't get any offers.  It's enough to make a girl want to give up, truly.  My current temporary assignment ends next Friday; so far, I have nothing lined up for after that.

I recently went to a sign painting class that was offered at a local restaurant.   It was a lot of fun!

This is the quote I chose and painted -- I have it hanging on my family room wall now:

I'm telling you: I read it with hungry eyes, every day.  I wish this season of our lives was already behind us!!

</end pity party>

Anyway...

Do you remember when my blogging friend Claudia sent me these wonderful vintage Hallmark cards, Dolls of the Nations?

They were so colorful, and in perfect condition, and because they were so beautiful on the backs, too, I knew right away I was going to have to make them into a banner!

Each card was decorated with a feather on the doll's hat -- so all I had to do was replace some of them and then punch holes in each of them before stringing them together.

This one is my favorite -- as near as I can tell, it's the only boy!  Unless, in Australia, Monty is also a girl's name (?)

The banner is displayed on my china cabinet just so I could get a few good photographs; in reality, it's hanging in between my living and dining rooms, so you can see the cards from both sides!

We've been having our usual unseasonable Spring snow and cold lately, and I spent much of April sick with the head cold that wouldn't go away (but am better now.)  I am ready for SUNSHINE!

Ben's finishing his 2nd year of college and will be coming home soon, for a few weeks.  We've already been up to see him and brought back a carload of stuff from his dorm for him!  How time flies, right?

I'm excited to have signed up for Karla Nathan's Birdsong 6 event: Snowbird, in November!  It was a real leap of faith to do so, but not only do I need something to look forward to, I also need to believe that by that time all will be settled with jobs, etc.  You should check and see if there is still space available, and join me there!

I've been adding some fun new stuff in my Etsy shop; if you haven't been there in a while, please take a look -- or even if you have, please click the link anyway to keep the shop fresh and hopping!  IndulgeYourShelf.etsy.com  Here's a peek:

I hope you are having a lovely start to your month of May!