Good-Bye 2011

This year seemed to fly by, but at the same time it seemed to be awfully long!

It was a good year.  I got to go to Charleston, South Carolina and see and old friend.

My sisters came to visit and my son-in-law came home safely from Iraq.

It was a good year, but I'm ready to move on to 2012!

I want to leave you with a few of my favorite projects from the year

and some of my favorite photos I took.

We are not partyers on New Year's Eve.  We will eat some snacks, drink some champagne, watch a movie, and probably be in bed before midnight!  Yes, we really live it up around here!

How will you be celebrating tonight?

Thankful Thursday

Welcome back my friends!  I hope you have enjoyed your holiday as much as I have!

I am so thankful my family was all together this Christmas and we were able to enjoy the laughs and 

fun that is what family get togethers are all about.

I'm thankful for the magic of Christmas when there is a little one in the house.  Shylee was so much fun this year.

I'm also thankful for my beautiful daughter who has a birthday the day after Christmas.

She is loving and caring, smart, funny, creative, and the best daughter a mother could ask for.

Next week I will have Mr. Linky up and I hope you will consider joining me every Thursday for Thankful Thursday!

What are you thankful for today?

Merry Christmas

May your Christmas be merry and bright and happy and joyful!!

Merry Christmas to you all ♥♥

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share something I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a big thing and sometimes it's a small or goofy thing.  I believe no matter what is going on in your life, there is always something to be thankful for.

I'm thankful for Christmas and all that it means.

What are you thankful for today?

I Heart Macro

My daughter sent me the most beautiful bouquet of flowers that contained pine

 and cedar branches.I was fixated with the cedar!

I took this photo with the 28mm macro tube.  I'm still getting used to the tubes!

I'm joining Lori at Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro

Christmas is just a week away...are you ready?!

Wintry White Gift Card Holders

My daughter asked me to make her some wintry white gift card holders.  I made them out of wool felt, vintage mother of pearl buttons, shimmery silvery white embroidery floss, and iridescent seed beads.  Everything is hand stitched and I have the needle stabs in my finger tips to prove it!

Are you ready for Christmas?  I'm so far behind.  The tree is finally done but no other decorations.  The shopping is less than half done and I've done no baking.  I know it will all get done in time, but it would be nice to have it done already!

Have a fabulous Friday!

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share something I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a big thing and sometimes it's a small or goofy thing.  I believe no matter what is going on in your life, there is always something to be thankful for.

Today, I'm so very thankful that my son-in-law is home safe and sound from Iraq!  We missed him, thought about him and prayed for him every day and it is such a relief to have him home.  I won't get to see him until next week when everyone comes for Christmas, but for now, it's enough just to know he's home.  


I'm also thankful for
     * all the servicemen and women who serve their country and sacrifice so much
     * encouragement from friends
     * phone calls from my daddy
     * orange scones from Panera Bread
     * shopping and dinner at Cheesecake Factory with my husband

What are you thankful for today?

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Tickle Me Tuesday

These vintage Christmas items are tickling my fancy this week!

vintage ornaments

table runner

gift wrap

tea towel

I'm joining Yes Teacher for Tickle Me Tuesday where you will find all

kinds of fun and interesting items that are tickling someone's fancy!

What's tickling your fancy this week?

I Heart Macro

Buttered popcorn is my favorite movie/tv watching snack.  And I'm not talking the microwave stuff either.  I pop my popcorn in a big pot on the stove and it has to be Orville Redenbacher!  

I'm joining Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro.

You should check out the incredible macro and close-up photos!

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share something I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a big thing and sometimes it's a small or goofy thing.  I believe no matter what is going on in your life, there is always something to be thankful for.

Today I'm thankful we got rain and not snow!  While other parts of the state is getting the white stuff, it missed us.  I enjoy the snow around Christmas, but since I had to be out today, I'm glad I just got wet without slipping and sliding!


I'm also thankful for:
     * uneventful dentist visits
     * internet shopping
     * the pharmacist who took the time to call
     * coupons and sales
     * twinkle lights

What are you thankful for today?

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A Pink Sachet

As you may know, I've been working on three sachets my sister asked me to make.  The white one is here and the red one is here.  I've finished the third one and it's pink.

Just as with the other two, I used the corner of a vintage hankie.  I used vintage mother of pearl buttons, rick rack, lacy trim, decorative machine stitching, hand stitching, french knots, seed beads, and a gossamer bow.  It is stuffed full of lavender and smells divine!

My sister will be giving these as gifts and I hope her friends like them.  The next project is gift card holders that my daughter requested.  I'll show you those when they're finished.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Tickle Me Tuesday

I am really tickled this week with these burlap Christmas items!

stocking

Pillows

Bunting

Ornament

What's tickling your fancy this week?

I'm joining Sarah at Yes Teacher for Tickle Me Tuesday

A Red Sachet

After my sisters bought all the lavender sachets I had in my shop, one of them asked me to make three more. The first one was all white and you can see it here.  This red one is the second one.  

I used the corner of a vintage hankie that had this embroidered flower attached to it.  I added french knots and vintage mother of pearl buttons.

I also added french knots to the point of each scallop.  I like how that gave the scallop a little more definition.

I really like how this sachet turned out.  It's bright and cheery and makes me happy to look at it!  I'll be sad to see this one go.  I've started on the third one.  It's pink, my favorite color!

What kind of craftiness are you up to?

I Heart Macro

The last of the mums in my daughter's garden

To see some incredible macro and close-up photography, visit Studio Waterstone for 

I Heart Macro

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It Caught My Eye

There are millions of items on Etsy.  So many items, that you will never see all of them.  That's why I enjoy reading blog posts featuring items that have caught someone's eye enough to share with the rest of us.  It's how I see items I probably wouldn't have otherwise.  These caught my eye recently.

pink polka dot clutch

bowl chinaberry

lampwork earrings

moon lighting

burlap pillow cover

Has something caught your eye lately?

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share something I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a big thing and sometimes it's a small or goofy thing.  I believe no matter what is going on in your life, there is always something to be thankful for.

If you are a regular follower of this blog, you know how excited and happy I was to get to see my sisters over Thanksgiving weekend.  I am so thankful for the time we were able to spend together.  I'm thankful for the love, support and encouragement they give me and for the memories we share.  


Today I'm also thankful for
     * continuing warm temperatures
     * health insurance
     * the smell of brownies baking in the oven
     * Shylee's (my granddaughter) hugs and kisses
     * the holiday season

What are you thankful for today?

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A White Sachet

When making plans to meet with my sisters over Thanksgiving weekend, they asked me to bring the lavender sachets I had on hand because they were interested in giving them as gifts.  I took all I had and they bought every one of them and asked for more!  This is the first one I've made.

It is all white with a lace corner from a vintage hankie, some pearl beads, decorative machine stitching, embroidery stitches and french knots, and a yo-yo flower with a vintage mother of pearl button for the center.

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