Show and Tell Friday!

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! For show and tell, I am sharing some summer touches that I have added to my kitchen. One of my favorite color combinations is blue and white, so I love my new tea towels.




I also decorated my kitchen piesafe with special red things, including the cherry dishes that I found last year.




An old fashioned water dipper.


Another tea towel.


Thank you for looking at my show and tell! Next, I will have to get out my seashells. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!


Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.

Mr Linky's usual linkies are not working, so we have to use Image Linkies. Click on the GREEN "Mr Linky" and it will open up the list for you to add your link, 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.

1. Lisa Ann 2. Ceekay 3. Lady Katherine 4. Katherine 5. The American Homemaker 6. Karen 7. Hollace 8. Elena 9. Chari 10. Whatsoever Things are Lovely 11. Linda Q 12. Carrie 13. Janet 14. Jenna

15. Queen Of Her Castle 16. Cindy 17. Jean 18. Sally 19. HOOTIN* ANNI 20. Mama Bear 21. Danielle 22. Fresh Poppy Design 23. KBeau (Kathy) 24. Carla 25. French 26. Susan - Penless 27. Vanessa 28. Nancy

29. Mrs.T 30. Belinda Mae 31. Carrie 32. Gail 33. lady m 34. Briana 35. Iris 36. Teresa 37. Lisa 38. Mrs. Teapot 39. Dianne 40. Jules

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Handmade Card, Paper Crafting and a *GIVEAWAY!*

Welcome to this week's handmade card project!


Gather your supplies. You will need:
-5 1/2" x 4" blank notecard
-Scrapbook paper
-Cardstock
-Rubber stamp or stickers
-Ribbon


Cut a 5 1/4" x 2" rectangle (the top) and a 5 1/2" x 1 3/4" rectangle (the bottom) from scrapbook paper.


Cut a 5 1/4" x 1/4" strip from cardstock. Cut a 5 1/4" x 1" strip from scrapbook paper. Cut bottom edge with paper punch or use decorative scissors.


Glue larger rectangle to top of card and decorative cut strip to bottom of card, as shown.


Glue smaller rectangle to front of card, overlapping both paper seams. Finally, glue cardstock strip along seam of the two rectangles.


Cut an approx. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" oval from cardstock. Add rubber stamp image or stickers. Glue to front of card, as shown. I also shaded the edges with a foam ink pad.


Cut two 10" lengths of ribbon and tie into bows. Trim ends and attach to both sides of oval. I used hot glue.


Send to a friend!

~More Handmade Cards and Instructions~


A few more things I've made this week:

I went to an Estate sale this past weekend and found some beautiful vintage lace for these butterfly, dragonfly and bird gift tags.


A Holly Hobbie image for a card.


And more vintage lace.

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. Feel free to use one of the buttons on your blog. 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!

Please note: Mr. Linky is currently unavailable. Leave me your paper crafting link in the comments and I will add it to my post. Thanks!

1.Tami
2.Barbara Jean
3.Clare
4.Sarah
5.Christina
6.Nancy
7.Terri

Long Weekend Fun

Good morning! We had a wonderful long weekend which began at a Wildlife Ranch called the Sharkarosa.


They have many endangered and rescued animals and do a wonderful job of providing as much of a natural habitat for them, as possible.


They also have baby animals, including this little joey which was so soft.


The girls and Benjamin picked out some cute souvenirs.


On the way home I got a new Shamrock for my watergarden.


And tiny Fairy Moss.


Plenty of games were enjoyed this weekend, too. Especially Pictureka and Settlers of Catan.


We had family and friends over for a cookout yesterday. I got out my summer dishes.


Phillip made his family's recipe of Tuna Macaroni Salad.


And grilled delicious chicken.


We had strawberry shortcake and lemon pie for dessert. Thank you for taking a look at our fun weekend pictures. Let the summer heat begin!

Show and Tell Friday!

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 have some help for this week's show and tell. The girls and Benjamin are sharing their favorite stuffed animals, and I have a couple to show you, too.


This is Emily's favorite stuffed friend, Christmas Mouse. We took a trip to Tennessee in 2002, and she was a gift from Aunt Janet.


Emily had just turned three. So cute!


Benjamin's favorite friend is a handsome toad named Todd.


Grace's stuffed golden retrievers: Daisy and Daisy Jr. Webkinz are popular at our house!


A special bunny from my childhood, named Buttercup.


A well worn cottontail.


And finally, a chubby Winnie-the-Pooh bear that my mom gave me when Grace was born. Thank you for looking our special stuffed animals!

This coming Monday is Memorial Day, so I will be back on Tuesday. Have a wonderful weekend!

~Heroism, Dedication, Courage~
Remembering with you the beauty of a life past, but not forgotten.

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!

1. Wendy 2. Janet 3. Lisa Ann 4. Ceekay 5. Katherine 6. Jules 7. ldh 8. Gattina 9. Chari 10. Baba 11. Nancy 12. Mrs. Teapot 13. annefannie 14. Belinda Mae

15. Sally 16. Gina 17. Newlyweds 18. Leann 19. Jean 20. Schotzy 21. Linda 22. HOOTIN* ANNI 23. Patricia 24. Candy 25. Gracie 26. Iris 27. A Hint of Home 28. GapGirl

29. Linda C 30. Spencer/Bellamere Cottage 31. Lynn 32. Cindy 33. Mrs.T 34. sondra 35. Vanessa 36. Christina's Blog 37. Nutbrown Cottage 38. Briana 39. sondra 40. Nancy

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Handmade Card, Paper Crafting and a *GIVEAWAY!*

I am sharing how to give old cards a new look for this week's project. It's very quick and simple.


You will need:
-5 1/2" x 4" blank notecard
-The front of an old greeting card or old picture
-Scrapbook paper
-15" length or ribbon


Cut a 5 1/2" x 4" rectangle of scrapbook paper. Trim edges with decorative scissors.


Glue to front of card.


Trim the front of your old greeting card and glue to front of card.


Thread ribbon through inside of card, then around to the front, and tie knot. Trim ends.


Send to a friend!


Fairy version.

~More Handmade Cards and Instructions~


I've been also making vintage inspired seaside items:

Gift tags.


Corner bookmarks.


Stamped ribbon.


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. Feel free to use one of the buttons on your blog. 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!

1. Barbara Jean 2. Clare 3. Marge

4. Terri 5. Katie 6. Carmen

7. Leann 8. Margie

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Simple Pleasures

Good morning! I hope you had a nice weekend. Phillip and Benjamin went camping, so the girls and I had a fun movie night and they camped in the livingroom using blankets and sheets. Today, I thought I would share some simple pleasures that I enjoyed last week...


My lemon balm loves all the rain we've had, and has grown up over my birdbath.


So, I moved it down by the oregano and vincas.


I discovered a new Yankee candle tart scent: Lime Vanilla. Normally, I would have never thought to try it, but it is heavy on the vanilla, with just a touch of fresh citrus. My new favorite!


Crisp clean pillowcases.


And new throw pillows for my bed.


I hope you have enjoyed taking a look at a few simple things from my week. Did you notice they were all green? I didn't until I downloaded the pictures off the camera!

Today is Phillip's birthday and he is celebrating with a well deserved day off. Benjamin even brought him breakfast in bed. Later we are going to the Boy Scouts end-of-the-year ice cream social. Summer is right around the corner! Have a wonderful start to your week.

Show and Tell Friday!

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 a couple of Mother's Day gifts. The girls and Benjamin know how much I love squirrels, so they gave me these sweet iron critters.


Aren't they cute?!




I also received a surprise package from my friend Debbi, who comments regularly.


A beautiful handmade card.


And this wonderful pink sunbonnet sue hankie!


I love all of the crocheted lace! Thank you for taking a look at my special Mother's Day gifts. 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!

1. Mrs. Bethany Hudson 2. Lynn 3. Lisa Ann 4. Belinda Mae 5. Ceekay 6. Laura 7. Mrs. Teapot 8. Charity 9. Gattina 10. Mrs. Teapot 11. The American Homemaker 12. Glenda 13. Elizabeth@Hojme Musings 14. JanMary, N Ireland 15. Barbara Jean 16. Janet

17. Serenata, England 18. hip chick 19. Susan-Penless 20. HOOTIN* ANNI 21. Mama Bear 22. Newlyweds 23. Leann 24. Jean 25. Tam 26. Polly 27. Lady Katherine 28. Cindy 29. Dawn 30. Elena 31. Mrs.T 32. Jennifer

33. TJ 34. Briana 35. Patricia 36. Jules 37. Carrie 38. Susan 39. lady m 40. Lisa 41. Christina's Blog 42. Lori 43. Spencer 44. Vintagesquirrel 45. janet 46. Vanessa

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Handmade Card, Paper Crafting and a *GIVEAWAY!*

Welcome to this week's card making project!


Gather your supplies. You will need:
-5" x 5" blank notecard
-Scrapbook paper
-Cardstock
-Rubber stamps, ink, or stickers
-Ribbon


Glue a 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" square of scrapbook paper to front of blank notecard.


Cut 2 1/2" x 3" and 1 1 4" x 2" rectangles of cardstock. Cut slightly smaller rectangles from coordinating paper and add rubber stamp images or stickers. The exact measurements will depend on the stamps you use.


Glue to front of card, as shown.


Cut a small slit in card crease, approx. 1 1/4" up from the bottom edge of card.


Thread 15" length of ribbon through slit and tie a knot. Trim ends.


Send to a friend!

~More Handmade Cards and Instructions~

Here are a few more things I've made this week...

Cherry Petite Notecards.


Sweet Strawberry Tags.


Ladybug Corner Bookmarks.

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. Feel free to use one of the buttons on your blog. 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!

1. Lisa Ann 2. Clare 3. Marge 4. Leann

5. Katie 6. Tami 7. Barbara H. 8. Melinda

9. Emily 10. Melanie

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Mother's Day Weekend

Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We had company Friday evening and then had a very relaxing Mother's Day celebration on Sunday. We went to Nana and Papa's house where my Father-in-law grilled a delicious lunch, along with baked sweet potatoes, green beans and an ice cream cake.


They have a beautiful backyard with a koi pond...






Benjamin watching the fish swim by.




Soon there will be plenty of Magnolia blooms.


And Hydrangeas. My favorite thing about Mother's Day are the three special someones who make this celebration possible...






They are growing up too fast! Thank you for stopping by for a visit and I hope you have a wonderful start to your week!

Kitchen Canisters ~ Show and Tell Friday!

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 two new treasures that are on my kitchen hutch.


Two beautiful canisters from one of my favorite artists, Marjolein Bastin.


They were originally priced at $15.95 each, but I got both of them for $4.00 at the local thrift store.




I have several other special blue things nearby...


Another one of her pieces that was a gift many years ago.


Toile napkins.


Tea luncheon sets.


Along with tiny blue eggs.


Thank you for taking a look at my new canisters and favorite blue things. 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!

1. Ivory Spring 2. Lora 3. Cheryl 4. Katherine 5. Lisa Ann 6. Elena 7. sarahlcc 8. Elizabeth 9. Iris 10. Christina 11. Gattina, 12. Barbara Jean 13. Wendy 14. JanMary, N Ireland 15. Belinda Mae 16. Anne Fannie

17. Hollace 18. HOOTIN* ANNI 19. Terri 20. Leann 21. Linda 22. Cindy 23. Sally 24. Polly 25. Mama Bear 26. shabbywears 27. Lynn 28. Mrs.T 29. Gracie 30. Bonnie M 31. Teresa 32. Newlyweds

33. Chari 34. Lady Katherine 35. Blue Birds Nest 36. Jenifer Barker 37. Carrie 38. leann 39. Dianne 40. Schotzy 41. cindy 42. Serial Crafter 43. sondra 44. ldh 45. The American Homemaker 46. Elena@EPtreasures 47. Janet

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Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting and a *GIVEAWAY!*

Welcome to this week's card project! It's a very simple design and works well with large patterned scrapbook paper.


Gather your supplies and tools:
-6 1/2" x 5" blank notecard
-Cardstock
-Scrapbook paper
-Rubber stamp or pen


Glue a 6 1/2" x 1 1/2" strip of scrapbook paper along right edge of card, as shown.


Cut a 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" rectangle of cardstock. Glue a slightly smaller rectangle of matching scrapbook paper to front. Secure to front of card, as shown. These measurements may be slightly different, depending on the paper you use.


Add a rubber stamp image or write a saying with a pen.


Send to a friend!


Happy Birthday version.

~More Handmade Cards and Instructions~


Here are a few more things I've made this week...

"Congratulations" card and gift tag sets for graduations or weddings.


A bookmark and tags made from vintage writing paper that I found at an Estate sale.


Little bird tags.


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. Feel free to use one of the buttons on your blog. 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!

Welcome May!

Good morning! The most beautiful month in Texas has arrived. I'd like to share some of my favorite things from last May with you...


I thought that spring must last forevermore
For I was young and loved, and it was May.






When April steps aside for May,
Like diamonds all the rain-drops glisten;
Fresh violets open every day:
To some new bird each hour we listen."
- Lucy Larcom




"The world's favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May."
-Edwin Way Teale




"Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun."
-Kahlil Gibran


Thank you for taking a look at some of my favorite things about May. This past week I noticed that our Mourning Dove is back on her nest, above our front porch. I'm looking forward to seeing the new babies in a few weeks. What are you looking forward to this month?

Saturday Afternoon

I'm glad to be home on this cold and wet Saturday afternoon.


I did brave the storm to set my flowers out for a drink. I hope it's less wet at your house!