The Chicken Coop

I am a paper crafter. I've been playing with paper, and cutting and pasting for many years now and I still just love it. I teach classes each month and would love to have you.
You can find me at MyRedHen.blogspot.com and on Pinterest
or email me at MyRedHen4@yahoo.com
I'd love to hear from you.
Every now and then I have some cards or little treats available for sale that may be seen here.
My blog also contains my personal posts. Ignore them if you like, but you may get a kick out of them. Maybe my girls will read them one day and get insights into the inner workings of an old woman's brain....Scary Thought!
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Friday, May 5, 2023

Ole!!

 Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!!

Are you heading out for Mexican food or maybe Margaritas?

But what's this celebration really about?

Well, it is not Mexican Independence Day, which is a popular misconception. Instead, it commemorates a single battle. It  is to celebrate the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day is also known as Battle of Puebla Day. While it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations.

Today is also National Scrapbooking Day so a lot of you may take time from your celebrations to get out your paper, pictures and glue. Maybe with friends. I hope you have a great time. I myself will be doing last minute sewing to prepare for the craft show that begins tomorrow. Then on Monday I must put the sewing away and get the paper supplies out. I have a class to prepare for! Looking forward to seeing  you class girls when I return. 

I hope you gave a great day no matter how you choose to spend it!


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  1. PaulaMay 30, 2023 at 10:08 AM

    Feels like we haven't had class in so long. Glad you are home!

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