Recipes

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Backyard Play

Enter to win this great play set.  At Dad Blogs  they are having this great contest!  If you don't have kids think of a church or a family you know of that could make use of this.  I know of two  great little girls in TX far away from their Nana.  I would love to be able to give this to them.  When they play on it they would think of their Nana in North Carolina and know that she  loves them so much.




http://www.kidscreations.com/


Friday, April 10, 2009

FOR EARTH DAY 04-22-09


WHAT ARE TO GOING TO DO FOR EARTH DAY?

Try coming up with something that you can re-purpose instead of throwing away.

Check this handbag out!


This Gal has gone crazy crochet with any and everything.

Craft Challenge



Craft Challenge #38 - Eggcellent Upcycling Challenge - Due May 1 - May 5 2009  

Let me know what you come up with.  Put your thinking caps on!  Pass it on to friends.

FLOWER POT AIR FRESHNERS

Make some cute, all-natural flower pot air fresheners! You will need:

Supplies:

  • small terra cotta flower pots (about 4 inch height)
  • lacy fabric or cheesecloth cut into 8 inch circles
  • 30 inches of ribbon
  • baking soda
  • essential oils

Instructions:

First, stop any holes in the bottom of the pots with tape. Fill them with baking soda and mix in about 10 drops or so of your favorite essential oil. Place the circle of fabric over the pot and secure by tying the ribbon around the rim with a bow.

To freshen just stir in a few more drops of oil, and change the baking soda every few months. I love these little pots, they leave a nice, subtle scent without chemicals or synthetic perfumes.

They're lovely in smaller rooms like the kitchen or bathroom, and inexpensive to make. I even used some old lace curtains for the fabric. The only trick is to place them where kids, pets (or you!) won't knock them over too easily.

TEA PARTY FOR BIRDS

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

SPRING IS HERE IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!




















THESE PICTURES WERE TAKEN ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON APRIL5TH.  IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND JUST HAD TO GET OUT AND WALK THE MOUNTAIN.  MY FLOWERS ARE SO PRETTY!!!!

APRIL 7TH













Camera in hand just had to take these pictures.  You just never know what to expect here.


Sunday, April 5, 2009

THRIFT STORE FIND OF THE WEEK
















This skirt is GREAT!!!!!  It is all hand patched.  Each section is alittle different, they measure 10 1/2 square.  At first I thought aprons, but once home I am playing with pillows or framed art.  What are your suggestions?









Future project will share the cup and saucer project later.  
cups 6 for $1
and saucers were 6 for $1 also


What ever could be done with these beautiful pillowcases.  HAHA.
The pair a big $1

THRIFTY STORE BARGINS

The Hull Brown Drip isn't really pricey now (maybe will be one day like fiesta ware) but Mema had a set of dishes when I was little.  The only thing left is two coffee cups that Pawpaw hung on to after all these years and still uses one every morning for coffee.  I don't remember Mom having the serving dishes, man there is always something I want to ask her.  
1- divided dish 6 1/2 X 12     $1
2- 2 round cassrole dishes 7 inch both w/ lids $1.50 each
3- 8 inch square cassrole  $1
My new collections

SPRING CLEANING


D-E-C-L-U-T-T-E-R

I cut the boards, primed, painted, bought brackets,
installed brackets & shelves, purged old cleaners then organzied the rest.  White painted coffee cans hold, borax, color-safe bleach & dry det.