Shannon found a vintage squirrel nut bowl and gifted it to Danny for Christmas....and of course she added her own personal touch.
Messages from Conner, Payton and Anna
Some are funny quotes, some are things they like to do with papa ...but all are so cute.
To help you smile.
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Just a simple little gift for the girls- The Smells of Christmas.
(given to them at Thanksgiving)
Fill and label the jars-
Directions on back-
In a pot add half of the spices- cover with water and boil then turn to simmer
May add-
an Orange
Cinnamon stick
cranberries
Simmer and enjoy....add water as needed.
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Today I'm sharing a little secret.....I call it my gift basket.
Here’s how it works: I have a simple little basket/tote that I stash a variety of cute, gift-able items in to match any occasion that may sneak up on me. ( or just to give away when the thought hits me)
Whenever I see some "cute" packaging on sale...I pick it up....I'm a sucker for cute packaging.
I also keep my eyes open for fun little things to give away....(Sometimes I even order the McDonald's kid meal just to get the toy =) for the gift basket of course.)
1. My favorite things to have on hand-
2. I like to bargain hunt-
3. Wrap it pretty or fun-
The beauty of the gift basket is that you can grab it and go. I try to make the gift look cute —and not at all last minute. Pretty gift bags, ribbon, natural twine and gift tags are always in my basket.
(Just a little reminder)
Do you have a gift box/basket? If so I would love to hear about it.
Carlee sharing her gift.
Giving The last 3%
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Now that Christmas is over and all the gifts have been opened.....thought I would share what I made for our children that went along with our Homemade Christmas theme-
Gift Number one-
First- hold your breath ladies....yes, I cut up my Wedding dress
I wanted to make a special little envelope for my Daughter, daughters in law and my granddaughters. Something special for them to use in the Temple. My dress had been sitting in the closet for over 35 years...so it was time to do something with it.
Shannon being my only daughter...received my wedding veil in a shadow box. I was able to make 10 envelopes from my dress. .... I included my personal testimony of Temple work and a picture of me wearing the dress. (I was able to soak my veil to help it return to white...but the satin on my wedding dress ...not so much...so they received vintage satin and lace envelopes}
Gift number two-
Over a few years I collected Dans old work jeans- and turned them into picnic blankets for the kids-
30 pairs of jeans, 500 squares, 5 picnic blankets = lots of sewing.
I plan on taking a vacation from the sewing machine for awhile. =)
Gift Number three-
Each of our children received a shadow box with something sentimental in it.
While I was preparing these gifts, I kept thinking how blessed I am....it really is a wonderful life.
The grand-kids received a gift from their wish list.
Happy New Year.
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Myrnie......
She said- " Rock star blogger! Love the quotes, what a fun class for you :). I so appreciate your happy voice!"
Thanks Myrnie I have enjoyed your blog too. Email your address to me and I will get your prize off right away.
Thanks to you all for your sweet encouraging comments- you are the fun part of blogging.
Happy Day.
In a hurry this morning- will post pictures of the prize later.
P.S the bunting is just part of the prize.
You can also find Myrnie here.
Here's a little look at the gift-
Happy Day
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Our bags are ready....all tied up with a pretty pink bow.....now all we need to do is fill them.
I've gathered up a couple of my friends and we are heading off for a super fun time at Remnants of the past.
These bags are divine- Trish from Cottage by Design was super, super, super...helpful.... did I mention that she was super?...well, she was! {because you see, I seem to do everything last minute. {smile}
I totally think Trish understands how I think.....just wouldn't be a girls day without something divine. Thanks Trish!
I think they are even big enough to bring home an antique mirror.... (more smiling}
A Few more little surprises await the girls.... like this and.....
Like these-
I used cupcake bags, tied with a string and a wooden fork for fun. Raspberry and chocolate moose. The cupcake bags have a little platform for the cupcake to sit on....Happy Day. {I am totally obsessed with thinkgarnish.com ......I would love to have a storage cabinet full of all their little touches....just sitting there waiting for a fun time to happen.}
Oh.... If you are going to the Show too...look for 3 ladies with the cutest bags ever..... tied with pink bows....that will be us.
I'm looking forward to meeting a blog friend Brooke, at the show .
Brooke will be there signing her fabulous book....Patina Style....take a look for yourself =)
Happy Day
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I do a little of both......I made a deal with myself, that if I'm going to spend some time pinning I need to do something with the pins. {because I don't want it to become a waste of time.=}
Here's what I've done with a few of the pins this month.
I made a few Halloween "Boo" bags......received inspiration from here.
Chalkboard treat baskets-
Heidi, Sam and kids were down for conference weekend- so, I had them help with another great idea I found and then I pinned it to my boards. Loved the Candy Heather put in hers.
{little chalkboard painted peat pots...you can find them now at Lowes, you get 10 for a couple dollars.}
I also made a few of these...with the Help of Heidi and inspiration from here.
These could be made from old Tee shirts or jersey fabric.
Not only can you find great craft ideas on Pinterest, but I've found great quotes, organization ideas {that I've actually used} Date ideas and tons of ideas for Church activities and Handouts.......and of course I have a large file of things I'm dreaming of.....a girls got to dream.
I don't think there's much you can't find on Pinterest. One thing on the down side.....just when you think you have an original idea.....look on pinterest and it's already thought of.
It's also a great place to find recipes- I just made these- click here for the recipe.
You can plan you next vacation or dream of far away places-
You can find wonderful garden idea- Brooke has me dreaming all the time.
Pinterest is so fun....it's like the biggest "dream" file in the world, right at your finger tips.
So, do you pin for fun or purpose?
Just had to share- Carlee made a little bedroom in the forrest for the Little forrest fairy's.
I bet you can find ideas for that on Pinterest too. =)
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Heidi and I got together for a little spring project day- found the idea here, click on Souvenir for free instructions.
Using what we had on hand along with some ribbon and biodegrade able pots....I think they turned out great.
Had a couple little helpers.
We decided to add a few sea shells around the top....just for fun.
Perfect little activity for a spring day.
Happy Spring-
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I received a lovely free gift in my email yesterday and you can too.
It's called Souvenir, the seasonal lifestyle on-line gazette from my blog friend, Heather.
Full of spring ideas with Freedownloads, it truly got me in the mood to do something fun for spring.
Happy Day- seriously!
You can read all about it and find the link to sign up for it (and future issues) here.
Image from Souvenir.
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My project for the next week- I'm making these for our Stake Primary leadership-- {if you are in Primary and in our Stake....don't make one for yourself =)
I thought I would share early, just in case you would like to make these for Valentines Day....Our Primary Stake Leadership isn't until Feb 10th.....I thought if I waited until then to share it may not of given you enough time to make them if you wanted.
Here's what you need to make the Heart tags-
All you need is this clay, ribbon, rolling pin, and a straw to make the hole at the top.
Just roll the clay out like you would sugar cookies dough, cut into shapes. {I used a double heart cookies cutter I got at Target.}
Bake at 275 for 15 minutes, let cool and then add ribbon.
It's that easy. I used white clay...but it comes in lots of different colors.
The fabric heart is filled with long rice...{don't use instant} The heart can be placed in the microwave for a couple of minute....it makes a great bed warmer.
I think the little tags would be so cute attached to a decorative glass jar. or even hanging from a water bottle. {go here for a very cute water bottle label}
Remember.....if you are in Primary and come to the Stake Primary Leadership you will be getting both...so don't make one for yourself. =)
Happy Day
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