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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

THANKSGIVING THANKS

Feels like its been a long time since I blogged.  I was sick for a while and then had a quick trip home to Missouri for Thanksgiving to see my family.  I am so thankful for family, friends, good health and spirits.  My wish is for everyone to enjoy their daily lives.  Here are 3 little ones I usually see on a daily basis and keep me in good spirits.  As I tell them, "I love you from the green grass all the way to the blue sky and back!"

Friday, November 19, 2010

HONESTY

This is a news video clip about a man who returned $3,300 he found in a lost backpack.  What a wonderful thing to do - a very hard decision I am sure since the man was homeless.  That says a lot about his integrity.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

ETSYKIDS' DECEMBER DESIGN CHALLENGE ENTRIES

Here are a few of the wonderful creations in this month's
 EtsyKids Peppermint Swirl design challenge.
Kinder Kouture

Peppermint Hair Bow
by
Lil Belle Bowtique



Candy Stick Lane

Hope this gets everyone into a festive mood for the coming holidays!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

ARRRGH - THE PIRATES ARE COMING!

by 
Snazzy Snugglies

Just listed this crayon roll up in my etsy shop.  Crayon roll ups make wonderful party favors, birthday gifts, and Christmas stocking stuffers!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

THANKSGIVING EDIBLE CHILDREN'S NAME CARDS OR PARTY FAVORS



These miniature horns of plenty -- which double as edible name cards -- make striking party favors for a Thanksgiving table.
Materials
  • Sugar cones
  • Ribbon
  • Store-bought decorator's icing
  • Fruit-shaped candies or cereal
  • Doilies (optional)
Instructions
  1. For each place setting, tie a ribbon around the opening of a sugar cone.
  2. With a tube of store-bought decorator's icing and a steady hand, squirt the name of a guest along the side of the cone.
  3. Place the cone on a doily-covered saucer. Then fill it with candies, such as raspberry jellies, fruit-shaped sweets, marzipan fruits, candy corn and citrus slices. For an inexpensive alternative, use fruit-shaped cereal. Let the goodies spill out over the opening and around the cone.

THANKSGIVING OREO TURKEYS


Check out Our Best Bites for their step-by-step photographic instructions to make this edible turkey party favor. 

Friday, November 12, 2010

QUICK AND EASY THANKSGIVING TURKEY KID TREATS


For these turkey treats, spread a dollop of vanilla frosting on a round cracker. Place a chocolate kiss near the bottom of the cracker. Add candy corn pieces above the kiss for the turkey feathers. Spread a small amount of frosting on one side of another candy corn piece and "glue" to the top of the kiss for the beak. Let frosting dry, then attach a caramel square to the back of the cracker with frosting to help the treats stand upright.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

VETERANS DAY

Thanks to all the veterans
for keeping our country safe.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

KID-FRIENDLY THANKSGIVING DECORATIONS

Pompom Turkey Friends
This goofy gobbler is so cute your kids will want to make one for each place setting—or a whole flock to decorate the center of the table! Start by cutting feathers out of orange, red, and brown craft foam, then glue them together to make a fanned-out tail. Glue a brown pompom to the feathers to make the poufy body. Cut out a pair of yellow craft foam feet and glue the pompom body on top. Glue on googly eyes and a yellow craft foam bill. Now that's one quirky turkey!  This came from Parent's Magazine.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Friday, November 5, 2010

GARDENING TIPS FOR MUMS


Tip 1
When night temps drop (mid-September), buy plants as they start to break bud. You’ll maximize bloom time. To find the color and type of flower you’re after, check plant tags and cross-reference with already opened blooms. Garden centers usually group like selections together.
Tip 2
For impact, sport no more colors than are on your team’s jersey. You will stretch your dollars by choosing darker shades such as bronze and burgundy. They look better longer; spent flowers are less noticeable. The same is true for mums with double, as opposed to single, daisy-like blooms.
Tip 3
What you see is what you get: Buy the bigger plant. Once buds start to open, you’re pretty much guaranteed flowers ― no matter where you display them. They’ll be happiest in sun, but if you’re planning to compost them once the show is over, it’s fine to bend this rule.
Tip 4
Keep flowers coming by watering and pinching. Soil should be moist, but never wet. Check daily while weather is warm, every other day when it’s cooler. Fertilizing is not necessary. Remove faded blooms to encourage even more buds to open and you’ll have color through October.

If plants dry out, submerge in a bucket of water, or jab a sharp pencil into the soil several times and then water.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

ALEXANDER HENRY'S YOKO BLANKET


I came home tonight to find I made a sale in my etsy shop.  I love this fabric with black satin!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

FALL IS HERE

The weather is cooler.
Tree leaves are changing.  
Fall is here!

WINNER OF THE ETSYKIDS' OCTOBER DESIGN CHALLENGE


Winning entry of the EtsyKids' Design Challenge
"Woodlands" theme

Monday, November 1, 2010

WINTER ISSUE OF MODERN HANDMADE CHILD


This is a seasonal online magazine helping families to embrace the handmade way of life. The Winter 2010 issue is full of fun crafts you can do with your children during these colder months, the latest handmade fashions for keeping warm indoors and out, delicious recipes, and inspiring ways to celebrate this festive holiday season the handmade way.  Check it out.