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Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I was able to have a little alone time Sunday afternoon. Here are a few pictures of what I enjoyed...
I was worried my Bleeding Heart wasn't going to come back. It even has a tiny flower, which I didn't even noticed at first.
We are celebrating a birthday this week...Daisy turns one.
And I'm happy to report she no longer fits in our water garden!
She does love playing in the hose though. She's a good girl, a wonderful family pet and she even keeps our feet warm at night. :0)
And lastly, a plate of homemade Apple Turnovers. Thank you for the recipe, Gina!
I hope you all have a great start to your week!
Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.
Happy Friday! My friend, Jackie had a giveaway a few weeks ago, and I won this beautiful pillow that she made and embroidered! It is the perfect addition to my Sunbonnet Sue collection. Take a look at Jackie's detail work...
I love the little curls!
Thank you for taking a look at my pretty new pillow and a special thank you to Jackie! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.
If you would like to join in, please leave your *permalink* below, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions. Have fun!
Links are now closed. Please join us next week!
The winners of last week's paper crafting are Grams and Clare. Please email me your addresses and I'll get your prizes in the mail. Also, I'm going to start a weekly giveaway...keep reading for more details!
Today, I'm sharing how I make coffee stained tags and paper. It's very simple and doesn't take a long time.
Get your paper and tags ready. If you are using tags, string them first.
Pour cold coffee in a 9 x 13 pan and soak your paper and tags for 5 minutes. Make sure they are completely submerged.
Let coffee drain from tags (I also run two fingers down the strings) and place on cookie sheet. They will darken as they dry.
Bake in a 225F oven for 3-5 minutes. As soon as the edges start to curl remove from oven. Keep a very close eye on them because this happens quickly. You can also leave the oven door open a little to watch. Remove tags or paper from pan and let cool and dry on a flat surface.
Once dry, put them under a heavy book until completely flat. That's it! I've been coffee staining quite a bit lately. Here are some things I've made...
Paris gift tags.
Bird stationery set.
Paris stationery set.
Garden girl bookmark.
Items can be found in my Etsy Shop.
Weekly Giveaway: Leave a comment between now and next Tuesday (8:00pm EST) and I will use random.org to pick a winner, who can choose *any* item from my Etsy Shop! You don't have to have a blog to join in, just leave an email address. International participants are welcome. Good luck and thank you for stopping by for a visit!
Paper Crafting Fun: Post any kind of paper project on your blog within the upcoming week, then add your link to Mr. Linky. Next Wednesday, I will draw *two* names and they will receive a card making kit: blank card, envelope, paper, stickers (or stamped image), and ribbon. Link back here in your post, so that others will know where to join in the fun, too!
Links are now closed. Please join us next week!
Today, I am sharing my Easter and spring decorations. I kept things pretty simple this year, take a peek...
My favorite way to decorate for spring is to tuck little eggs in various places...
Thank you for taking a look at my Easter and spring decorations. Easter is just around the corner, less than 3 weeks away. Let me know if you have shared your decorations yet, so I can come see!
Good morning! The girls and I are on our way to visit a retirement home with our Faith Keeper's group. Some of the girls are going to sing songs, play the piano, or recite a poem. Everyone is also bringing a treat to share, so we made snickerdoodles.
Snickerdoodles
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Add to the creamed mixture and blend well.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the 4 tablespoons of sugar, and the cinnamon. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, then roll in the cinnamon sugar. Place cookies on lightly greased cookie sheet, two inches apart. Flatten slightly with bottom of glass.
5. Bake for 6-8 minutes. Edges should be slightly brown. Cool on wire rack.
Have a wonderful start to your week. I'll be back soon with some Easter decorations.
Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.
Happy Friday! I've been cleaning up my gardens in the last couple of weeks, and thought I would share some of my decorations.
A mini bench.
Tiny fairy.
A mini birdbath on the front porch.
Fairy garden stake.
And lastly, a new mini birdbath that I got at Michaels. It is in the backyard and the Mourning Doves drink from it every day.
Thank you for taking a look at my show and tell and have a wonderful weekend!
Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.
If you would like to join in, please leave your *permalink* below, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions. Have fun!
Links are now closed. Please join us next week!
Welcome to this week's handmade card project!
Cut a 10" x 6 1/2" piece of cardstock. Fold in towards the center at the 2 1/2" mark on both sides. A bone folder comes in handy with this step.
I stamped the flaps with a script stamp and shaded the edges with a foam ink pad, but you can also leave them blank.
Cut two 6" x 2" strips of scrapbook paper.
Glue to front of card, as shown.
Tie closed with a 24" ribbon bow. Send to a friend!
A pink version.
~More Handmade Cards and Instructions~
A few more things I've made recently...
Coffee stained tags. They smell good! :0)
A gardening journal, just in time for spring!
Items can be found in my Etsy Shop! Thank you for stopping by for a visit!
Paper Craft Fun: Post any kind of paper craft (card, bookmark, tag, banner, journal, etc.) on your blog between now and next week and come sign Mr. Linky. Next Wednesday, I will draw two of the names and the winners will receive supplies for a homemade card: blank notecard, envelope, and an assortment of scrapbook paper, stickers (or stamped images), and ribbon. Link back here in your post, so that others will know where to join in the fun, too!
Links are now closed. Please join us next week!
Good morning! I hope you all had a good weekend. Phillip went away on a mini business trip, so I deep cleaned the house and put out my spring decorations.
My friend, Tina Leigh was worried I was forgetting about St. Patrick's Day and wanted to see more GREEN! Along with my spring decorations, I have these little figurines...
and the shamrock napkins I made last year. The girls and Benjamin also have some mugs.
And, we can't forget our little pots of gold. A leprechaun always hides them in our backyard, but I don't know anything about that. ;0)
Here is our St. Patrick's Day menu:
-Corned Beef
-Colcannon
-Spinach Salad
-Soda Bread
-Clarice's Chocolate Mousse
-Chocolate cupcakes
Irish Soda Bread
4 cups white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Preheat oven to 400F. Sift dry ingredients together. Make a well in the center. Add buttermilk and stir together with a wooden spoon. The dough should be thick but not too wet. Turn dough onto a floured surface and form with hands into a round loaf. Place the loaf into a cast iron frying pan or heavy round casserole dish that has been greased with butter. Score the top in the form of a cross with a wet knife. Bake for 40 minutes. Bread should cool for an hour before serving.
Colcannon
1 pound new potatoes, peeled
4 leeks (or one bunch scallions), chopped
1 small cabbage, chopped
Milk (just enough to moisten potatoes)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground thyme
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook potatoes until tender. Slowly saute the chopped leeks and chopped cabbage separately until soft and limp (but not brown).
Mash the potatoes with a hand masher, then add the leeks and milk and mash together until smooth. Next mash in the cabbage, adding the heavy cream, butter, and thyme; blend well until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper. Put this mixture into an ovenproof dish and place under broiler to brown.
If the colcannon is prepared up to the point of browning ahead of time, reheat covered with foil in a 350 oven for a half hour. Uncover and brown under broiler.
Have a wonderful start to your week and if you are celebrating, a fun St Patrick's Day!
Wishing you always—
Walls for the wind
And a roof for the rain
And tea beside the fire—
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you—
And all that your heart might desire!
Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.
Happy Friday! Today, I am sharing my dining room spring centerpiece.
I filled a trifle dish with moss and pansies.
I got the rabbit pull toy at World Market, last year.
Everything sits on a new-to-me table runner.
It has lace all around and beautiful embroidered pansies. Perfect for spring!
Thank you for taking a look at my show and tell. Have a wonderful weekend!
Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.
If you would like to join in, please leave your *permalink* below, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting. Have fun!
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Good morning! We are having a cold and rainy week in Texas. Quilts are still on the beds, but the trees and flowers are saying spring is here. Here are a few things simple pleasures from yesterday...
Our tree in bloom.
A new violet.
A beautiful card from a friend.
A pink Columbine.
And yellow.
Fresh banana bread, hot out of the oven.
I hope your week is going well. I can't believe it's already Thursday!
The winners of last week's paper crafting are Deborah and Penni. Please email me your addresses and I'll get your prizes in the mail!
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments on my new adventure! I appreciate you celebrating with me!
Here is this week's handmade card project. Remember, you can use any kind of paper, stamps, or stickers.
You will need a 5 1/2" x 4" blank notecard. I shaded the edges of mine with a foam ink pad.
Cover with 5 1/4" x 3 3/4" rectangle of scrapbook paper.
Cut a 5" x 2" strip of matching scrapbook paper. Cut the bottom edge, as shown.
Glue to card.
Cut an approx. 3" circle (the size will depend on your stamp or sticker) and a 3 1/2" x 3/4" strip of cardstock. Trim ends, as shown.
Glue to card. I also added tiny pink gems. Send to a friend!
Card variations...
~More Homemade Cards~
A few more things I've made recently...
Horse bookmarks.
Lots of Easter gift tags.
Items can be found in my Etsy Shop! Thank you for stopping by for a visit!
Paper Craft Fun: Post any kind of paper craft (card, bookmark, tag, banner, journal, etc.) on your blog between now and next week and come sign Mr. Linky. Next Wednesday, I will draw two of the names and the winners will receive supplies for a homemade card: blank notecard, envelope, and an assortment of scrapbook paper, stickers (or stamped images), and ribbon. Link back here in your post, so that others will know where to join in the fun, too!
Links are now closed. Please join us next week!
Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.
Hello! I promised to share pictures of a few things the girls and I picked up last weekend at a antique/tea shop, so here they are...
Two felted bunnies, just in time for spring.
Cute little tails!
Vintage baby wrapping paper.
Tiny robin eggs.
And our favorite...a chicken egg holder for the fridge! Thank you for taking a look at our new treasures!
Also, thank you for the sweet comments on our afternoon tea. I had a very busy week, but will hopefully be by to visit you all soon. Have a wonderful weekend!
Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.
If you would like to join in, please leave your *permalink* below, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting. Have fun!
The winners of last week's paper crafting are Brenda and Eileen. Please email me your addresses and I'll get your prizes in the mail!
Welcome to this week's card project!
You will need:
Blank 5 1/2" x 4" card
4" x 3 3/4" rectangle of scrapbook paper
1 1/2" x 3 3/4" rectangle of scrapbook paper
2 1/4" square of cardstock
4" lace or ribbon
Glue scrapbook rectangles to front of card, as shown. The large one will overlap the small one. I have also shaded the card edges with a brown foam ink pad.
Glue length of lace or ribbon to paper seam. I used hot glue.
Add a stamp or sticker to your cardstock square. Glue to front of card.
Send to a friend!
Another variation.
~More Homemade Cards~
A few more things I've made recently...
More bookmarks. These ones slip onto the corner of a page.
I used vintage wrapping paper for these baby cards.
Items can be found in my Etsy Shop! Thank you for stopping by for a visit!
Paper Craft Fun: Post any kind of paper craft (card, bookmark, tag, banner, journal, etc.) on your blog between now and next week and come sign Mr. Linky. Next Thursday, I will draw two of the names and the winners will receive supplies for a homemade card: blank notecard, envelope, and an assortment of scrapbook paper, stickers (or stamped images), and ribbon. Link back here in your post, so that others will know where to join in the fun, too!
Grace, Emily and I went to our first tea this past weekend. We put on our fancy dresses and pearls for the occasion.
We went with several other moms and girls from our Faith Keeper's group and had a nice time visiting with everyone.
The front of the shop is a little boutique.
And the tea room is in the back.
Grace had pink lemonade.
Emily and I had hot tea.
The menu was cucumber sandwiches, scones, fruit and lemon bars.
We also did a little shopping at a nearby antique mall. I will show you what we got for show and tell on Friday. Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I hope you have a great start to your week!
