Wednesday, September 30, 2009

A Few Changes...

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Hello! Thank you for your comments on my handmade card tutorial and also last week's Show and Tell! Speaking of Show and Tell, I have decided to pass along the hosting fun to someone else. The main reason is that after 3 1/2 years I have shared almost all of my special treasures!

I'm also taking a blogging break. I just need to recharge a bit. I will still be reading blogs though, and I'm only an email away.

I'm happy to announce that Cindy at My Romantic Home will be taking over Show and Tell Friday.  I know she will do a great job and I hope you will stop by and welcome her!

Until next time...

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Handmade Card Tutorial

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Hello! Today, I'm sharing the instructions for an Autumn greeting card, but you can use any kind of scrapbook paper, stickers, or rubber stamps.

Christmas card
Christmas version.

Paper
Gather your supplies. My 10 Top Card Making Essentials list is HERE.

Autumn card
Cut a 5 3/8" x 3 7/8" rectangle of scrapbook paper. Glue to front of 5 1/2" x 4" blank notecard.

Paper
Cut 2 strips from coordinating paper or cardstock:
-5 3/8" x 1 1/2"
-3 7/8" x 1 1/2"

Trim sides with decorative scissors, if desired.

Ribbon
Punch two holes beside each other (approx. 1 1/2" in from left side of long strip), thread ribbon through, tie knot, and trim ends. You can also attach ribbon knot with hot glue instead.

Card
Glue paper strips to front of card, as shown. I also shaded the edges with ink.

Paper
Stamp an image (or use stickers) on an approx. 1 3/4" square of cardstock.

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Glue to card, as shown. Send to a friend! You can see more card tutorials HERE.

A few more things I made recently...
Autumn tags
Gift tags with my favorite Autumn quote.

Reindeer tags
Christmas gift tags. It will be here before we know it!

Christmas tags

Christmas gift tags

Gift bag and tags
I also put together some organza gift bags and gift tags for those giving paper goods as Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers this year.

Everything can be found in my Etsy Shop! Thank you for stopping by for a visit!

Thursday, September 24, 2009

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.


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Happy Friday! Today, I'm sharing a few things around my front porch and yard. I haven't finished all of my fall decorating yet, but I have a wreath on the front door.

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I got this old fashioned dinner bell at Hobby Lobby this past year.

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This large basket holds bird seed and peanuts (for the squirrels).

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Since we lost our big tree this spring, I put my birdbath and feeders in the front flower bed.

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We have lots of sunflower seeds for the cardinals.

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Thank you for taking a look and thank you to all who join in for Show and Tell. I always enjoy seeing what you share!

This weekend, the girls and I are going on a camping retreat with our Faith Keeper's group. Phillip says it isn't even close to camping since we have cabins, real beds and our meals are provided, but we are having a campfire and s'mores, so I say it counts! I'll be back next week with pictures!


Remember, that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. 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 exact show and tell blog post 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.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Happy First Day of Fall!

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In the other gardens
And all up the vale,
From the autumn bonfires
See the smoke trail!

Pleasant summer over
And all the summer flowers,
The red fire blazes,
The grey smoke towers.

Sing a song of seasons!
Something bright in all!
Flowers in the summer,
Fires in the fall!
-Robert Louis Stevenson

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Baking Pantry - 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.


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Hello! Today, I'm sharing a little kitchen project I've been working on. The above area is where our microwave would normally go, but since we don't use it very often, I replaced it with glass canisters awhile back. As you can see, they were empty and not looking so great.

Kitchen
I cleaned out the area, but was faced with too much yellow!

Wreath
I added a large grapevine wreath to try and fill up the space.

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Next came the large freshly filled canisters: flour, white sugar, brown sugar, oats, powdered sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and cocoa.

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Then the small jars: baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.

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I also added oil, vanilla, toothpicks and small bowls.

Measuring cups
And of course, measuring cups and spoons.

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All finished!

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Thank you for looking at my new baking pantry! Also, thank you to all who join in for show and tell. I always enjoy seeing what you share. Have a wonderful weekend!


Remember, that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. 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 exact show and tell blog post 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.