tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74202202862782498452024-02-06T18:42:58.229-08:00Star Spangled Pretties~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-25915193138770128672012-11-16T23:47:00.001-08:002012-11-16T23:51:17.738-08:00Wow....it's been a while......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I know, I know..........it's been F-O-R-E-V-E-R since my last post!!!! I really didn't mean to be gone for so long, but I had to step back and re-evaluate some of my priorities over the last year and honestly blogging was way lower on the list than making memories with my kids who are growing like weeds and that precious time I can never get back......Sage is 9 now and Chad, 6.......wow, where does the time go?? Even though I haven't blogged about it, I am still making my primitives and such..... </div>
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I used to consign, but over the last year I have become a member/partner in a local seasonal store called 12 Days of Christmas and it has been great. I'm so busy making things for the store I don't really do much selling online these days. These are a few of the signs I stenciled and took in before we opened this weekend....check out our blog: <a href="http://www.12daysofchristmasshoppe.blogspot.com/">www.12daysofchristmasshoppe.blogspot.com</a></div>
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I also made this snowman kit.......it's one of Becky's patterns (Tennessee Ridge Primitives)...I love her patterns!<br />
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I still make my dolls, but I couldn't resist making some critters, too......The cat on the left is one of Pam's (Soft in the Head) patterns. He is a Halloween design, but I couldn't resist making one with him all tangled in christmas lights. The other is one of Stacey's (The Goode Wife) designs......aren't they fun??<br />
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Well, chickees I will try to post more often, but THANK YOU to the girls who sent emails checking on me during my "sebattical".......you know who you are! :0) I'm sooo in the mood to start decorating for the season and have some updated Christmas pics..........<br />
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~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-2652597848942562592011-03-15T20:39:00.000-07:002011-03-15T21:43:15.242-07:00Our prayers have been heard........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fubUleLjm4FIbTqqSWGy3jnZ9Qvo-ES327p6Dffs226rT2_LE-P2kLtnmCM693yZZ8YqzZQOvhULJ-aAhxF-FiNo9mLrFFhk6SDmE6CVGMoufmF4ociN-EDljS1ohx8lKSAD__1OXP4/s1600/Joann+hall+of+fame+2004+-+Copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 322px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584521028006406146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fubUleLjm4FIbTqqSWGy3jnZ9Qvo-ES327p6Dffs226rT2_LE-P2kLtnmCM693yZZ8YqzZQOvhULJ-aAhxF-FiNo9mLrFFhk6SDmE6CVGMoufmF4ociN-EDljS1ohx8lKSAD__1OXP4/s400/Joann+hall+of+fame+2004+-+Copy.jpg" /></a> <div>....and the Lord called her home to Heaven late this morning. It was so upsetting seeing her suffering and knowing all we could do was pray for her and try to make her comfortable.....I know we will see each other again when my time on this earth is done, but in the meantime I will miss her sooo, sooo much. She was such a special person to me ~ more than 'just my aunt' and brought me such joy whenever I was with her.....she always had a smile and a hug for me... I will miss our camping trips and sitting at the kitchen table visiting whenever we were in town, catching up on the lastest goings-on. I will miss our phone calls. I will miss hearing her laugh and watching her and Uncle Glenn joshing around with each other...... I will never forget after high school ~ before I started college, she let me live at her house when my parents moved away....that was a special summer and I will always hold all those memories close to my heart. I suppose that is why losing a loved one is so hard......knowing all you have left is the memories you shared and knowing there will be no more new ones to create......I just pray they never fade from my heart and mind....</div><div>Please keep our family in your prayers as we grieve...........Rest In Peace Aunt Joann, you meant the world to me.......</div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-83670321125526701812011-03-15T05:35:00.000-07:002011-03-15T05:35:00.139-07:00Please pray for our family.........and a special loved one, my Aunt Joann, who is losing her fight with cancer. She has chosen to spend her final days at home with family by her side. Please pray that she can be as comfortable as she can be before her journey to Heaven and that the Lord will give comfort to our family during this difficult time as we prepare ourselves for goodbye to a beloved aunt, sister, wife, mother and grandmother....We love you, Aunt Grizz, more than you will ever know......Truly one of the hardest things in life is letting go of the ones you love the most......~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-50482839779122888812010-12-12T21:29:00.000-08:002010-12-12T22:44:57.223-08:00Christmas pics~ front room and entryway...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5gTFcwP0_QRtYtajyzUaks6vwlEUWmDAUHAhfjMnetau0BVReCKHh9rfUNp7pR4yrKg2F7JM27iOYAOz8vt78UrptKvxsuEvbEPcv__JP_hIY6souf5U_cyxqxKZotcjvCotA3ZNxzk/s1600/029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550040649623652178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC5gTFcwP0_QRtYtajyzUaks6vwlEUWmDAUHAhfjMnetau0BVReCKHh9rfUNp7pR4yrKg2F7JM27iOYAOz8vt78UrptKvxsuEvbEPcv__JP_hIY6souf5U_cyxqxKZotcjvCotA3ZNxzk/s400/029.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, I finally finished editing these...whew! So here they are...not really in any particular order I don't think and I'll try to leave this post with more pictures than words, though there are a few things I wanted to share....like this wonderful red wall cupboard my local friend Jeannie made...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhva45XmGOUfPhsCyMrZpm7Pi40onu7zKnZxIAKnKps6doLVOX9wQccKCGRyHkKiFLLgPSAHcJhSdKSXVH_xYeKTk3fUIbPn4VJrGCmGy4gydLNgMV0aC6Vm3lQsWKZ7EbqNcaAhtZYftQ/s1600/030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550040346732021218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhva45XmGOUfPhsCyMrZpm7Pi40onu7zKnZxIAKnKps6doLVOX9wQccKCGRyHkKiFLLgPSAHcJhSdKSXVH_xYeKTk3fUIbPn4VJrGCmGy4gydLNgMV0aC6Vm3lQsWKZ7EbqNcaAhtZYftQ/s400/030.JPG" /></a> Isn't it a perfect fit there? Jeannie does Twelve days as well and when I saw this up there I knew I wanted it to come home with me. If you are local, you should head up to Twelve Days and check out her primitive furniture (if there's any left!). She also has some aged breadboards with shoo-fly screens and some other neat primitives, too. Twelve Days is up at Sunrise Mall this year in the old Flower Gallery space. They are open daily until Dec. 23rd....I believe their hours are 10:30-5:00 (could be 5:30~ can't remember for sure) Monday <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">thru</span> Saturday and Noon-4:00 on Sundays.....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOL_-xCg2UzSH7sx63Mg2gnYCxDnYhfnWtLci8GhJRjVu7Lbm_ODGjkSNnVAQVJyZ7BO657xJxSQFtCJWL0R_LhfDKRFtsSTcdJYlO3jFMoArNTxfJgg_ZSn4Z6UEjyKhh8BH1Xq5afQ/s1600/031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550040090422522930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOL_-xCg2UzSH7sx63Mg2gnYCxDnYhfnWtLci8GhJRjVu7Lbm_ODGjkSNnVAQVJyZ7BO657xJxSQFtCJWL0R_LhfDKRFtsSTcdJYlO3jFMoArNTxfJgg_ZSn4Z6UEjyKhh8BH1Xq5afQ/s400/031.JPG" /></a>I found this Christmas Countdown box at a second hand store...Its a Primitives by Kathy and sells for over $100 brand new. I only paid $20 and it has all its original <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ornies</span> in each drawer. The only thing missing was the feather tree, but that was an easy fix. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-mu9eK08-Fd-c1vVXVSRLaVDAFwPSiCw7UnrTyIhBP9949HPLewDNVW_b1NYNlRjljSVBTBdi0ihbz3He4jzYnQhtsbX8Kn1rGvdEQKKH-Hx9r38k2RAu-_V6e1R882JoFRP05ZFDY0g/s1600/032.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550039866859684834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-mu9eK08-Fd-c1vVXVSRLaVDAFwPSiCw7UnrTyIhBP9949HPLewDNVW_b1NYNlRjljSVBTBdi0ihbz3He4jzYnQhtsbX8Kn1rGvdEQKKH-Hx9r38k2RAu-_V6e1R882JoFRP05ZFDY0g/s400/032.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNA1ryfMMupvpb1Tv2Lht4K9MuJni4SYEVOtLNWxbWFvoQRJc8TDOkAfbudTOzesyrBSD4xtOGbeJhwCIyU_hlJBH-Qa6k3XJqbw1cGcwn5F2xsm0HFPrJFq-m1xErWdaeA_snQ9X5Wk/s1600/033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550039634543027186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeNA1ryfMMupvpb1Tv2Lht4K9MuJni4SYEVOtLNWxbWFvoQRJc8TDOkAfbudTOzesyrBSD4xtOGbeJhwCIyU_hlJBH-Qa6k3XJqbw1cGcwn5F2xsm0HFPrJFq-m1xErWdaeA_snQ9X5Wk/s400/033.JPG" /></a>See the sheep on the mantel? I got his wool penny rug blanket from <a href="http://www.kmprimitives.com/pages/main.php">Karen (KM Primitives)</a> last year and let me tell you, her work is beautiful! I didn't realize when I bought it on her site that it is actually "reversible" until I got it out of the package at home. This side facing out has a Christmas feather tree to display for the Holidays and the other side facing the wall has a willow tree for everyday.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lCShiprcfPShzpM8nnPFDZv0PnSE4BM1kTUPbC2McgfKx1qQjevqI57PhYiykd-ajSWMH6UELtB89KJv_IIgcz7GXAF9BD6PVdgnCCyyYeUBGPprK5XswuAyTNWxsr3VVLQVleZCId4/s1600/034.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550039344636699682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lCShiprcfPShzpM8nnPFDZv0PnSE4BM1kTUPbC2McgfKx1qQjevqI57PhYiykd-ajSWMH6UELtB89KJv_IIgcz7GXAF9BD6PVdgnCCyyYeUBGPprK5XswuAyTNWxsr3VVLQVleZCId4/s400/034.JPG" /></a> And here are the stockings hung by the chimney with care...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5-AU8PDeCj01jeVIlf3sHEX4elqVKr9KGj6qVkXJuGranX8gvrCnMLpPFoCxOoN0Y_FiCHq5F7TQ4RZbAH-0npk9dBCXk-9GlQPSaTsTFX3IOfWemYMSeqfrDeVMy_pp2mOg3FhQHGc/s1600/035.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550038737470555698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5-AU8PDeCj01jeVIlf3sHEX4elqVKr9KGj6qVkXJuGranX8gvrCnMLpPFoCxOoN0Y_FiCHq5F7TQ4RZbAH-0npk9dBCXk-9GlQPSaTsTFX3IOfWemYMSeqfrDeVMy_pp2mOg3FhQHGc/s400/035.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEE9D0LdeQqU23SZOCN85Sfs_3d_ZIFEol_ObI7XGtvlP5iCtg55MraOW_B_wiwjP1mNrfbrO38rbCwspitXUP8RXQSVEJTOPsz9tCkU6qGpYq6JENNBek8k2ij5pMjJ75sSyK7CXAas/s1600/036.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550038550741637154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEE9D0LdeQqU23SZOCN85Sfs_3d_ZIFEol_ObI7XGtvlP5iCtg55MraOW_B_wiwjP1mNrfbrO38rbCwspitXUP8RXQSVEJTOPsz9tCkU6qGpYq6JENNBek8k2ij5pMjJ75sSyK7CXAas/s400/036.JPG" /></a>This was another find of mine at Twelve Days this year....see the old rocking horse?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFOBM0UaPGvB63REiatAzXqug6qr_bhv8jZsFdazy6HjIf0Yx0kDw8hVCiEGm20k-1ySGHgmbsWn8ElT6Np1S-U5-y030E0c5anzsf1dvZpuW50qiGeYbXoa6byShyPtuTEawXK7-qVY/s1600/037.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550038341795766418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFOBM0UaPGvB63REiatAzXqug6qr_bhv8jZsFdazy6HjIf0Yx0kDw8hVCiEGm20k-1ySGHgmbsWn8ElT6Np1S-U5-y030E0c5anzsf1dvZpuW50qiGeYbXoa6byShyPtuTEawXK7-qVY/s400/037.JPG" /></a> I have always wanted one but any I've ever seen have been out of my price range. (Like $400 and up....)I had some money saved up from some fall <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">handmades</span> I'd sold and I had just enough to buy him. And let me tell you I didn't even pay HALF what I've seen them go for....it was like early Christmas for me!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALSTn6Z6GJvD7Bntp5CBV_DhE0DqiFLw0HesDM0lRZHPnM9fR1GahOhCZModCOqTM2F8j5b1lXFPbVwwBaKaYnNMbEAX2eEGE_9pp8lhGx2mk-XxmlqyzC9jVEMbVIUR4utY05YrmZxM/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550037761724467090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALSTn6Z6GJvD7Bntp5CBV_DhE0DqiFLw0HesDM0lRZHPnM9fR1GahOhCZModCOqTM2F8j5b1lXFPbVwwBaKaYnNMbEAX2eEGE_9pp8lhGx2mk-XxmlqyzC9jVEMbVIUR4utY05YrmZxM/s400/038.JPG" /></a> He's in really good shape, too. I mean his mane and tail are gone and the saddle is really worn and barely there, but he still has both his leather ears, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bridle</span> and jewel eyes and his paint job has held up well. I think that kind of wear shows he was well loved by many kids in his day, and he'll continue to be loved by this big kid, too...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CnIj7vBdc0j8kqM8aefl49vTSJ475FFxCDwQMfQOQIN2ArcDWRP-T9byF7QJ1KBVpPOQJRWIoTfMon_elx0wa4iJaVb5Daw1FLUYMG4McA0b0ZAi7j1oA0tApz7aVNTmXkjc3seSfqU/s1600/039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550037576557233186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CnIj7vBdc0j8kqM8aefl49vTSJ475FFxCDwQMfQOQIN2ArcDWRP-T9byF7QJ1KBVpPOQJRWIoTfMon_elx0wa4iJaVb5Daw1FLUYMG4McA0b0ZAi7j1oA0tApz7aVNTmXkjc3seSfqU/s400/039.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifip06KR-JjeBn_qTqQ5Ciy2uTMAnqwxrOMzXQfq09f2USo-hxSM8d61rtb7hQ92bD310mIdcMJstjF5-oHK_JFfbcdbms6o6KY-O_WIHiV7N6kFgvOXAULjjXEyOCDwkmaniBgPn-q3E/s1600/042.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550037149693476706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifip06KR-JjeBn_qTqQ5Ciy2uTMAnqwxrOMzXQfq09f2USo-hxSM8d61rtb7hQ92bD310mIdcMJstjF5-oHK_JFfbcdbms6o6KY-O_WIHiV7N6kFgvOXAULjjXEyOCDwkmaniBgPn-q3E/s400/042.JPG" /></a> I hate this couch. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. I think I would like it better if it was a different pattern or something, but its still in good shape and serves its purpose, so I will probably just make a slipcover for it or something.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qHPFXM8RY3_Vpuev1q9LRcYFO7ctfbA87WFLV9tAQxorOksvUwUkQ4oSj5d-7PjIwreHVLRSA11NvB8T5VQ1qCuv4DyDSkBOmeoPlK4tzVcAmIoE1YBI61hq6vi9j7-RS8a0xpvoAWQ/s1600/043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550036168163820418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qHPFXM8RY3_Vpuev1q9LRcYFO7ctfbA87WFLV9tAQxorOksvUwUkQ4oSj5d-7PjIwreHVLRSA11NvB8T5VQ1qCuv4DyDSkBOmeoPlK4tzVcAmIoE1YBI61hq6vi9j7-RS8a0xpvoAWQ/s400/043.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2yXT5HESmQbQ4nYoTFrDqiBMD41DoNdMk8ZtM3ut2Q_Yfhg43bhed9nR0daFz_mZWQu7RPjR8-ENOGZDIJh22p1IbdKERRWgjWg69lUfKGCy-hlYyffMkTkfzzca63urjjdWVZC338Q/s1600/044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550035932811325490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2yXT5HESmQbQ4nYoTFrDqiBMD41DoNdMk8ZtM3ut2Q_Yfhg43bhed9nR0daFz_mZWQu7RPjR8-ENOGZDIJh22p1IbdKERRWgjWg69lUfKGCy-hlYyffMkTkfzzca63urjjdWVZC338Q/s400/044.JPG" /></a> I picked up this dough box coffee table below for $5 at the thrift shop. Another steal! It will be getting a makeover when the weather warms up, along with the other coffee table I still need to redo, too. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzBy6ytS1UfmJpy-p299tyMAjDn66duT-Xjgy0oXGWESwYE3tKHmfHkHruObTZpyy4RU5s_kIVF37UQBycm0Saynn6jC_j3Dyw_aHQzU2V0FtKBgCulK43m8qRqG5F0s7n2zWGYmAnfs/s1600/045.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550035413330015266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzBy6ytS1UfmJpy-p299tyMAjDn66duT-Xjgy0oXGWESwYE3tKHmfHkHruObTZpyy4RU5s_kIVF37UQBycm0Saynn6jC_j3Dyw_aHQzU2V0FtKBgCulK43m8qRqG5F0s7n2zWGYmAnfs/s400/045.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYk3ooOpXnU7nGiaMkF259gZiW1QKMHwO0RxPp6mV5vKtvnMLOhm7PwiZsD13ROLiNVQOFSu5OH-ZVd3t9A0jN4lgmnVzep3RmG4YVoPoeEDJIGioAAhxF9gu-g55c3TIuC8YIWZm-nY/s1600/048.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550035189396234850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRYk3ooOpXnU7nGiaMkF259gZiW1QKMHwO0RxPp6mV5vKtvnMLOhm7PwiZsD13ROLiNVQOFSu5OH-ZVd3t9A0jN4lgmnVzep3RmG4YVoPoeEDJIGioAAhxF9gu-g55c3TIuC8YIWZm-nY/s400/048.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdeFuoBLMZPUBN8nfZsLo17WdnqUk2283GHC9sxpM8Ehyphenhyphen4U1sXg_929s1mVGNiZ7e6F281226V-KSZX2PC8lLMtJI3cJx39Cw-gFKBtqCCpakD4u2cR1KT3fXuRkt27XHuo3cz3Nne8k/s1600/049.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550034999433097538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibdeFuoBLMZPUBN8nfZsLo17WdnqUk2283GHC9sxpM8Ehyphenhyphen4U1sXg_929s1mVGNiZ7e6F281226V-KSZX2PC8lLMtJI3cJx39Cw-gFKBtqCCpakD4u2cR1KT3fXuRkt27XHuo3cz3Nne8k/s400/049.JPG" /></a>I think all of the pics are <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">clickable</span> so you can get a better look...some of the whole room shots make everything look so far away.... I might sneak a few more Christmas pics on here this week of my kitchen, etc. if time allows. :0) And I will hopefully have some pictures from an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">ornie</span> swap, but don't know soon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">cuz</span> I haven't got them in the mail yet. Take Care!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-48372063107099333172010-12-11T16:16:00.001-08:002010-12-12T22:46:11.018-08:00A few things for sale....better late than never!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9SMKpoDm_9KmMSlVSgDCZDhOX5ju9wR9mj4uLIAZ4TdeUyvkMQC6-RcHT0Sl_6u0fmJIrGSLc7qpmTNUenQ9bXmhShgkH-QFpp_W5noZxAnEy88frKyGTscftDOdF7bC-Je0M9uqJMA/s1600/050%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549583325078368482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9SMKpoDm_9KmMSlVSgDCZDhOX5ju9wR9mj4uLIAZ4TdeUyvkMQC6-RcHT0Sl_6u0fmJIrGSLc7qpmTNUenQ9bXmhShgkH-QFpp_W5noZxAnEy88frKyGTscftDOdF7bC-Je0M9uqJMA/s400/050%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a><br /><p>I just updated my <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22210514">picturetrail</a> with a few things I've finished for sale.....I do have a few Christmas pictures ready, but I had a heck of a time with the lighting and ended up taking them at night instead of daytime. I know natural light is best, but they were all way too bright. I tried overcast days and sunny days~ same result. Oh well, the pics at night still turned out pretty good I guess........ I have to finish editing and then I'll post again when they're ready. :0). </p><p>~Jody</p>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-83275123611369683762010-11-30T12:36:00.001-08:002010-11-30T12:47:35.431-08:00Time for another giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoi5ES8YM-YvCBNlGGrLw_ps1kQQHY8cNMzt9gkyh11hOOKodC3kAXMFeXGxYby3Lmz25B5H1UMk_KX1iW1GHS5DODKeWX7h0ekGoYDRgU-3K2evj_EFPdX_M6qUWubHq5FpanbdyDY0/s1600/pfattc%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545444671911432754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXoi5ES8YM-YvCBNlGGrLw_ps1kQQHY8cNMzt9gkyh11hOOKodC3kAXMFeXGxYby3Lmz25B5H1UMk_KX1iW1GHS5DODKeWX7h0ekGoYDRgU-3K2evj_EFPdX_M6qUWubHq5FpanbdyDY0/s400/pfattc%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a> The PFATT blog is having their winter giveaway starting at midnight tonight! Be sure to go to their blog anytime from Dec. 1st thru 7th to enter! Click <a href="http://pfatt.blogspot.com/">~HERE~</a> to go there! Here is a peek at the handmade I am donating:<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_Chcqdt4I6Oh9bG56bHgE4TzBKy8DgpOrsjAyiPpfUi4-A242jJbybs0fQXXsQnNNEGnMyF6U1VhpOvbIwP_M5U3_8IoP-e6NI6h5nLY5fZYmNfbkP3xkMqXLCNpBE-cby2Z195I40I/s1600/024%255B1%255D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 373px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545444594269922674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_Chcqdt4I6Oh9bG56bHgE4TzBKy8DgpOrsjAyiPpfUi4-A242jJbybs0fQXXsQnNNEGnMyF6U1VhpOvbIwP_M5U3_8IoP-e6NI6h5nLY5fZYmNfbkP3xkMqXLCNpBE-cby2Z195I40I/s400/024%255B1%255D.jpg" /></a>Sorry for my absence again. I have been sooooo busy getting things done for Twelve Days of Christmas here. They are open for shopping now and I have finally been able to relax a little and just yesterday started getting my Christmas stuff out of storage~ still have lots to finish putting out but I will be back with pics to share again this year. :0) I'm also working on a few things to offer for sale online as well, so be sure to check back. I'll be back soon, I promise! :0)</div><div>~Jody</div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-63025436555164368622010-10-05T08:48:00.001-07:002010-10-05T08:54:58.589-07:00And the winner is........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHz724gjU7ckBwoV22EE71ythOHcdzwW5VNdflttJiwNBzKA0mXbrI7ZMAA8BdBm4IPYgeRknKXL-AMBCuI-S9_SA_nM2pJje59hd03J3rqCAnZbuQ7svjsuZDi8WYpzQtQk7as6RULGI/s1600/random2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 260px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524589655033748402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHz724gjU7ckBwoV22EE71ythOHcdzwW5VNdflttJiwNBzKA0mXbrI7ZMAA8BdBm4IPYgeRknKXL-AMBCuI-S9_SA_nM2pJje59hd03J3rqCAnZbuQ7svjsuZDi8WYpzQtQk7as6RULGI/s400/random2.JPG" /></a> I used random.org to pick our winner. There were 16 comments left, but two comments were left by one person, so that made 15 entries.......and the #3 comment was <a href="http://dennidoodles.blogspot.com/">Denni</a>! Congrats Denni! I'll be getting a hold of you and get your goodies in the mail asap! Thanks everyone for entering and following my little place on the web! :0)<br /><br />~Jody<br /><div></div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-62646187250402133542010-09-29T12:11:00.000-07:002010-09-29T12:43:30.513-07:00Finally...the owls are ready for their appearance...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WK8Utm4Pf3sF_5mAduPne6MOati7kLcTVKAOpggkLJIcKDDOsVN4PSasHfSUPw5YX-5cEm5-Dt-JzA6UuKsTquXuvia0oayoSCOMloHOOcYkeKsaRgMaraP_WmyOj1Xwtoi2N5vC8ho/s1600/006-1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522415606177630706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WK8Utm4Pf3sF_5mAduPne6MOati7kLcTVKAOpggkLJIcKDDOsVN4PSasHfSUPw5YX-5cEm5-Dt-JzA6UuKsTquXuvia0oayoSCOMloHOOcYkeKsaRgMaraP_WmyOj1Xwtoi2N5vC8ho/s400/006-1%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a> The owls are finally ready to make their appearance~ sorry it took me a few days to get them on here. I didn't have a chance to take their pics until just yesterday. I had made nine, but three have already been spoken for so now its down to six. I've added them to my <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/starspangledpretties">picturetrail</a>.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6rt0lYD_BjM-uA9t9zItwRgGMuUuLzz8OUEACAQn5PNoQQ6H4P4kTS2udidYvMQyw3AiZguFszguirDhixK4B1gqsEnCtHQt-v3jAeoeoIxFjsNSQbT-CF0FLVbyxcEblIkn9svef_8/s1600/011-1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522415538993042738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6rt0lYD_BjM-uA9t9zItwRgGMuUuLzz8OUEACAQn5PNoQQ6H4P4kTS2udidYvMQyw3AiZguFszguirDhixK4B1gqsEnCtHQt-v3jAeoeoIxFjsNSQbT-CF0FLVbyxcEblIkn9svef_8/s400/011-1%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I also made up a few of these....also another <a href="http://www.chestnutjunction.com/">Chestnut Junction </a>pattern. They make up quick and I even made an extra for myself. hee hee. A tad more dirty/grubby than what I normally do, but I really like the look. These are also on my <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/starspangledpretties">picturetrail </a>site if anyone's interested.....</p><p>~Jody</p>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-42097621507020763342010-09-27T09:42:00.000-07:002010-09-28T10:30:05.667-07:00Fall signs done....check!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlTGGakuBvgcY2gWAa1KDSEHfgM93oQmLWMKdsAzyPE42tnWLeykKgovmnsuuPPFR4gHyqFrRrrNlpqLXblLEjYkxwrTwHkLgpbA0Hm1_KjIR59v1Qty-ZA6LadtD8PK-qb25OQsOz9s/s1600/002-1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522017081463325842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMlTGGakuBvgcY2gWAa1KDSEHfgM93oQmLWMKdsAzyPE42tnWLeykKgovmnsuuPPFR4gHyqFrRrrNlpqLXblLEjYkxwrTwHkLgpbA0Hm1_KjIR59v1Qty-ZA6LadtD8PK-qb25OQsOz9s/s400/002-1%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a> I <strong><em>finally</em></strong> got the photo uploader to work for me today and here is one of the signs I have on my picturetrail for sale..... Click <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/22210514">here</a> to go there. I only made 5 and I won't be making any more as I need to get cracking again on my things for christmas~ the shoppe opens in less than two months and I still have a lot to get finished. So the signs and other Halloween/fall goodies will be sold on a first come/first served basis. My hootie owls are drying from their coffee bath and I should have them ready and listed on my site tomorrow. Remember, you still have about a week to enter my <a href="http://starspangledpretties.blogspot.com/2010/09/now-its-giveaway-time.html">giveaway</a>! I need to scoot so I can get some more things done. Toodles!<br />~Jody~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-2904084293371323282010-09-24T16:04:00.000-07:002010-09-24T16:10:57.887-07:00Faux Candy Apples Are Ready....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CF2zEiFvA9Ad0N9GMTiLnIslO6_PKPqdLFQzbOBfhItFeGq0w1WElOsj5rP12Q-W-UIZcxssJ69bOgX8Q0yp7MueGx8_AWKt699t-kpkmmYYVQM5Ybb1cyn1Cv9_c6Y5ObA1yijjihU/s1600/014+(2).JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 281px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520620333954502098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CF2zEiFvA9Ad0N9GMTiLnIslO6_PKPqdLFQzbOBfhItFeGq0w1WElOsj5rP12Q-W-UIZcxssJ69bOgX8Q0yp7MueGx8_AWKt699t-kpkmmYYVQM5Ybb1cyn1Cv9_c6Y5ObA1yijjihU/s400/014+(2).JPG" /></a> Ok, out of the two dozen I made for this last batch, I only have nine leftover~2 red ones and 7 green ones. I added them to my <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/starspangledpretties">picturetrail</a> site if anyone is interested. I should have my hoot owls and fall signs done tomorrow and will add those there as well when they are ready. Toodles!<br />~Jody~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-40356923524137924502010-09-20T09:31:00.001-07:002010-09-20T20:01:24.879-07:00Now its GiVeAwAy time!<p>Sorry I've been MIA again. That seems to be the story of my life lately. But it really has been for good reason. lol. I thought with Sage in school all day and Chad now in preschool for a few hours twice a week that I would get so much more done- NOT the case! lol. But I have been accomplishing quite a bit since my last post anyhow. I have been soooo busy trying to get the things for my giveaway done and also finish a few fall handmades to offer for sale. Sorry about the delay, but I wanted to wait until our PFATT giveaway was over before I posted about mine. Here's what you'll be getting...(Click on the pic to get a better look)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zzFXS_ujDJ1KYH96hqwX0XQGu0xhlhEtoLqyvHafVdb8SkuDsQxcYdql2SXOqjxM0XeWyQVFiKMFS_hODbMK8hST6oMqgsoT8gILntZpA8enuWtiBvQ2Cb9FCsUzjGGagkowOAT6-3Y/s1600/002-1-1%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519035412332182882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zzFXS_ujDJ1KYH96hqwX0XQGu0xhlhEtoLqyvHafVdb8SkuDsQxcYdql2SXOqjxM0XeWyQVFiKMFS_hODbMK8hST6oMqgsoT8gILntZpA8enuWtiBvQ2Cb9FCsUzjGGagkowOAT6-3Y/s400/002-1-1%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> *An osnaburg ditty bag with a stitched flag made by me filled with sweet annie. It has been aged and grubbied with cinnamon and has a drawstring for hanging. </p><p>*A prim 5 x 7 stitched FReeDoM sampler (made by me using a design by <a href="http://stacynashprimitives.com/">Stacy Nash</a>) in a distressed frame. It has an easel back so you can hang it or set it on a tabletop.</p><p>* A set of 35 count clear silicone lights dipped by me. (They're not perfect like the store bought ones, but hey- they're free!)</p><p>*An OLD GLORY metal wall hanging. (not made by me...lol)</p><p>*And lastly, one of my faux candy apples (a design by <a href="http://charsethman.blogspot.com/">Char Sethman</a>) just cuz its now officially fall. </p><p>So now that you know what's up for grabs, here are the rules to enter:</p><p>*<strong><span style="color:#ff9966;">I would like to have this giveaway for my readers here in the USA and Canada only</span></strong>. I know I have a lot of friends overseas who visit and I don't want to disappoint anyone, but given the size of the box, I'm afraid the postage cost would be scary... </p><p>*<strong><span style="color:#ff9966;">You must be a follower of my blog</span></strong>. My followers are the reason I'm having this giveaway, so feel free to join in on the celebration!</p><p>*<strong><span style="color:#ff9966;">Please do not post about it on your blog</span></strong>. I want this to be for those folks/friends that visit my blog to see what I'm up to and to share ideas- not just to win free stuff. I will share it on Facebook with my friends and I don't mind if you want to do that, too- I just don't want it to end up on one of those blogs that only post about giveaways.</p><p>*<strong><span style="color:#ff9966;">Please be sure I have a way to contact you in case you are the winner</span></strong>. Either via your blog or if you don't have one, please leave me your email address. </p><p><strong><span style="color:#ff9966;">I'll leave it open for a few weeks and draw a winner on the night of Monday, October 4th and post the winner here the next day</span>. </strong>Good luck to all! :0)</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTvLe81gHxv2vuUvnBtZh2bezT08MWdLWgBngYckYyjYTBSVnGfz2y4GTHSdLpnqcnf9chPU-UbW5-jvdrXrpvojBE1w5KNunXW_IETD-mNWl6UrAK64vTXxQQ8l-0MMMKAocV9zA8rA/s1600/011+(2).JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519035294472902930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTvLe81gHxv2vuUvnBtZh2bezT08MWdLWgBngYckYyjYTBSVnGfz2y4GTHSdLpnqcnf9chPU-UbW5-jvdrXrpvojBE1w5KNunXW_IETD-mNWl6UrAK64vTXxQQ8l-0MMMKAocV9zA8rA/s400/011+(2).JPG" /></a> I wanted to share a few pics of what I've been working on while I've been gone......I have made two dozen of these faux caramel apples using Char's tutorial in both red and green. These are already all sold, but I'm working on another batch that should be ready in a day or so.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdC5aSzH7KnUZ1cJSQQvUS6823GR-HH4gkHNyctAyLXhd0wcunr47LSQ9fAsENbB2rcRhp3FTH6SRuOPGhNxEVbrN4GCXEzgGexDZOjpkzYgumGT3jUgugJ7fZdlUArkM1-ixF3NEOz4/s1600/005+(2).JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 253px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519035101081962354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdC5aSzH7KnUZ1cJSQQvUS6823GR-HH4gkHNyctAyLXhd0wcunr47LSQ9fAsENbB2rcRhp3FTH6SRuOPGhNxEVbrN4GCXEzgGexDZOjpkzYgumGT3jUgugJ7fZdlUArkM1-ixF3NEOz4/s400/005+(2).JPG" /></a> I have also been taking advantage of the warm weather while it lasts and I've dipped about 400 bulbs for our Christmas tree this year. I just clothespin the strands to the clothesline and fill a styrofoam cup with plain clear silicone and get to dipping.....its definitely a learning process. This was the first time I've dipped bulbs and they're not absolutley perfect like the ones you buy, but I'll get better with practice. The silicone sets up pretty fast- especially when you're out in the sun, so you have to dip fast.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOnyFKlLMGuFajn4VGzXPnUoc6h5I9fn4pUGtZFO_ubPt6Ll7cEXaky0cfv3H-GOtkGbH2BcNu2qIYKFvt2uDjEx3KjB1jv_6Ozoob8zNnbpO5-Fd44BBl5facYhBe1EZQD8ph57ifq4/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519034967243674498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOnyFKlLMGuFajn4VGzXPnUoc6h5I9fn4pUGtZFO_ubPt6Ll7cEXaky0cfv3H-GOtkGbH2BcNu2qIYKFvt2uDjEx3KjB1jv_6Ozoob8zNnbpO5-Fd44BBl5facYhBe1EZQD8ph57ifq4/s400/004.JPG" /></a> I've also been working on these hoot owls from a <a href="http://www.chestnutjunction.com/">Chestnut Junction </a>pattern. (Right now, all of their Halloween patterns are on sale for 25% off- I don't know how long their sale is lasting, so go take a peek.) I only did a few last year and they "flew" out the door quick. I think I only had one left, but he went to a good home a few months ago with a swap I did. So this year I'm prepared and I made nine of these guys. They still need painted, but for now they sit naked on the table waiting for me to finish them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAfjsb8zyIaiJwPATf4CHnPZ7sjSdTuNfkxYv1PMa1JIXZ5ICHeKbxACftjFjC6-SNM-kDRcrzvVpS37ODcw8PXoTsO5vu2R125phuvA50_LfCB5RzblHpZ7F23GyMO13vxEbdprzY0Y/s1600/061.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519034786306406338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAfjsb8zyIaiJwPATf4CHnPZ7sjSdTuNfkxYv1PMa1JIXZ5ICHeKbxACftjFjC6-SNM-kDRcrzvVpS37ODcw8PXoTsO5vu2R125phuvA50_LfCB5RzblHpZ7F23GyMO13vxEbdprzY0Y/s400/061.JPG" /></a> I wanted to share this corner cabinet makeover with you. I bought this thing cheap at a Flea Market that was in Casper one year. I've probably had it for about 4 years now and it has always just sat in the corner of my dining room just as it looks in the picture. For some reason the previous owner decided to saw the whole door in two to make two doors, which I always hated, but didn't really know how to "fix" it and make it look right.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEP-GWLGHaHekf_JYO7yvC3enbX1mpKQeKkP6K0K9ZuCPMN21t7cThoRdTvD5QcMDL_6q2e5IPWYgJm5ArEAbQcweQ0Cyf1Alk0YZx2_aYviQdwziLkn9-rpks_1b-BrRJobMwW8p24k/s1600/059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 290px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519034626550279874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEP-GWLGHaHekf_JYO7yvC3enbX1mpKQeKkP6K0K9ZuCPMN21t7cThoRdTvD5QcMDL_6q2e5IPWYgJm5ArEAbQcweQ0Cyf1Alk0YZx2_aYviQdwziLkn9-rpks_1b-BrRJobMwW8p24k/s400/059.JPG" /></a> Then I had the idea to make it into a hanging corner cabinet. I cut the rest of the cabinet a little further down from where the front was already cut. I made a new wood piece to fill in below the door. Then I painted it cream on the inside and leftover red paint from our front room re-do on the outside and then sanded and antiqued it. I painted the existing brass hardware oil rubbed bronze.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-wSpCQFOuh-nCZ8YfHogs0mfqzPUQki07ADf0msUavdR-l24xgtvulR7EXJ2sQrrE8-cYN9ucILydjbHdU34WZ-XuuyyTc4wiljhhbMN2pJTaLhNezj1Q3HJg4xzjDQXKw3jhbRfa_0/s1600/062.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519034413945494914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-wSpCQFOuh-nCZ8YfHogs0mfqzPUQki07ADf0msUavdR-l24xgtvulR7EXJ2sQrrE8-cYN9ucILydjbHdU34WZ-XuuyyTc4wiljhhbMN2pJTaLhNezj1Q3HJg4xzjDQXKw3jhbRfa_0/s400/062.JPG" /></a>I added some heavy duty cabinet hangers to the back and here it is in its new home. Definitely a better look I think. And it also matches the stepback cupboard in the other corner of the dining room. Now what to do with the bottom part.....lol. I'm sure I'll think of something.<br /><p>I need to get going and get back to work on my fall stuff. I'm also working on a few pumpkins with crows, some pumpkinhead girls and some fall signs, so be sure to check back this week! Then I need to get back to work on my Christmas stuff for Twelve Days of Christmas..........oh, speaking of that I wanted to let my local girls know that Twelve Days will be up at Sunrise again this year. In addition to my dolls and stitcheries, I will also have lots of prim painted Christmas signs for sale. The little shop in Casper that I was selling in closed its doors this summer so I'm hoping to have more to offer at Twelve Days since thats all I'm doing now. Hopefully be back soon with some fall goodies! Toodles! ~Jody </p>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-18536875676553019252010-09-02T10:11:00.000-07:002010-09-02T10:19:33.650-07:00It's the PFATT Blog Fall Giveaway!<a href="http://pfatt.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-herethe-pfatt-blog-fall-giveaway.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512365353900904098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibFmMQbqx4iIuVd-rm27dKEPUtbU6hk71ELvdUo44zsUnTRjikHAiue_rKEkWQN6yJvQqp8vlJPB_k7NpH6KBiYcFm-Y9dpPuHRhVEJ4it-2CpVSXwSif9NZB3VnmbT2sh-kBzSNRx__c/s400/pfattbloggiveaway%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>Just had a quick minute to let you know the PFATT blog is having their fall giveaway! Click on the banner to go there - leave a comment under that post to enter to win one of the awesome handmades! Hurry though, it ends Sept. 7th! :0)<br /><div></div><div>I've been super busy and hope to be back with pics to share what I've been up to!</div><div></div><div>~Jody</div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-50368772129678481872010-07-13T15:25:00.000-07:002010-07-13T18:07:02.070-07:00A little rearranging, a few finishes and a makeover to share.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY_eIQszD7oZ_sj-GKfknbCzuRK3TPvDrQMfTDFamxvsAdHDxgkPdQvgQYOKFotj2FlxLXcG-AV1IqkGY1vNJMwJLbXP24Ly47cCda-41uAF970HiCrEgCQO7UzBPaKePB3HNqpqWzjg/s1600/063%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493543695316241618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIY_eIQszD7oZ_sj-GKfknbCzuRK3TPvDrQMfTDFamxvsAdHDxgkPdQvgQYOKFotj2FlxLXcG-AV1IqkGY1vNJMwJLbXP24Ly47cCda-41uAF970HiCrEgCQO7UzBPaKePB3HNqpqWzjg/s400/063%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> First off, I wanted to share the blackened beeswax nubbies that <a href="http://www.1803ohiofarmbaskets.blogspot.com/">Ann</a> had sent along with the basket I swapped her for (they are actually hanging on that basket she made. ) Aren't they wonderful? :0) Thanks again, Ann!<br /><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493524219788927362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdlmjlitI6UawHJqSjQ6ekrpJmRJY3_NEi1NEfhWNJkBQS7UvY1l_ICWimO4d9o9epz6hwpwBav6TLkTObrgP9IMGd4gK-4nR1cJQc6I4brhWug5hyphenhyphenUzcWR7Yd002DE_MP9QxkZkjPKA0/s400/7%5B1%5D.jpg" /></div><div>I have also done a little rearranging, too. I moved my old Victrola cabinet over to this corner by the stairs. I think I like it here better.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMi-wZN1eYfQfBlfEqVk7-8Wvo9sCJSakio85fLumi1b_q2Vgb_ZKxU1KoIoBQHrpSIJvWPNnXfYdS_9EiMd91nCOCLn-_5kv6Oe5ED_jFJgjhPDlBMJwD8gvcFUx8ts9qyl8UAd_AwzI/s1600/15%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493523142742453922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMi-wZN1eYfQfBlfEqVk7-8Wvo9sCJSakio85fLumi1b_q2Vgb_ZKxU1KoIoBQHrpSIJvWPNnXfYdS_9EiMd91nCOCLn-_5kv6Oe5ED_jFJgjhPDlBMJwD8gvcFUx8ts9qyl8UAd_AwzI/s400/15%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> This old child's pressed-back potty chair was my mothers day gift from Craig and the kids- it fits right in with everything in our bathroom. I LOVE it!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTy-HjN117BddTriQ_BUSGIWWSrLy1GEbOYacNEDYr9HsVN9g8e5aOr03qwCggOMz9HaUbVzfH7YpoZ6Vt-FGmna7t43TOpQcEC4Q2aDOH5KuBAMnDCdiBWcWlhwrF7NGz9HWdeungsw/s1600/12%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522934940878530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyTy-HjN117BddTriQ_BUSGIWWSrLy1GEbOYacNEDYr9HsVN9g8e5aOr03qwCggOMz9HaUbVzfH7YpoZ6Vt-FGmna7t43TOpQcEC4Q2aDOH5KuBAMnDCdiBWcWlhwrF7NGz9HWdeungsw/s400/12%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Craig was working all weekend over the fourth so me and the kids spent Friday thru Monday in Riverton with my dad. They had TONS of fun with the fireworks- the sparklers were their favorite, can you tell?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunG7JDWyF0Xb8E00Hrc_mDUhIrxk4edjufUVqvIzOhg9dClvVlzzv-8lUyC7oWfuuVq8WGJi3o9lVx_eop-HUB1HLeDqaOS6fmLYjZvXFWoLptOzI0D2jptgV8VFb_df5ezrYY2qbtFE/s1600/13%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522859744723170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunG7JDWyF0Xb8E00Hrc_mDUhIrxk4edjufUVqvIzOhg9dClvVlzzv-8lUyC7oWfuuVq8WGJi3o9lVx_eop-HUB1HLeDqaOS6fmLYjZvXFWoLptOzI0D2jptgV8VFb_df5ezrYY2qbtFE/s400/13%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> We drove to Lander and watched the Fireworks show. I have to say that these were better than the ones in Casper- at least in my opinion.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurVLFXHDvJiLfMyS83gB7RBWtWFS8VlE-W8oSY0He16lSdM9ABS6u8OiFZRCcANLQz1n97Di-hjELGpBmbGRIkj9JQMdbyHmECfc-a-1hNb3awvufaO-6Pn8oGtNXWUleJ-rSJUH64O8/s1600/1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522707484834082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurVLFXHDvJiLfMyS83gB7RBWtWFS8VlE-W8oSY0He16lSdM9ABS6u8OiFZRCcANLQz1n97Di-hjELGpBmbGRIkj9JQMdbyHmECfc-a-1hNb3awvufaO-6Pn8oGtNXWUleJ-rSJUH64O8/s400/1%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a> I made a blanket crane using one of <a href="http://simplyprim.blogspot.com/">Kris's</a> tutorials (click <a href="http://simplyprim.blogspot.com/2009/06/blanket-crane-tutorial_07.html">here</a> to go there). It was way easy and I got it all put together in a day. <div>Sorry about the funky angle- hallway pictures are hard to take. lol.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb0Py6-CzgGu9oSM9bCpFVHKw6CX9VVYSOcGrbWXqEht_H-Z3sqWBxU7XeTNM9tFZhYA4o834T1Y4DyR4MyqR2ZalTMygwt85-EpAtGXI1pOW75_JpWirU-siWFwqNS1Cubql0w0BxMI/s1600/3%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 392px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522549902581202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjb0Py6-CzgGu9oSM9bCpFVHKw6CX9VVYSOcGrbWXqEht_H-Z3sqWBxU7XeTNM9tFZhYA4o834T1Y4DyR4MyqR2ZalTMygwt85-EpAtGXI1pOW75_JpWirU-siWFwqNS1Cubql0w0BxMI/s400/3%5B3%5D.jpg" /></a> And the bowl rack I made also. I used a pattern from <a href="http://www.thewoodennail.com/">The Wooden Nail</a>. I cut all the pieces, Craig put it together for me and I did the finish work. I think it turned out great!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUEe3cV2KzbyYk51PUnhEOYeOJlYcKqIqWFrDz2eGajFZk_ByrlqOgh4MaCaUv5mXwbvJ0CuamGB-1WlBbFYppfKi-EdS7PsYyd1lwfWu92qc2DcxGKzmVPtyimviu_s3zzpAEhyY8Ng/s1600/2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522445717330818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNUEe3cV2KzbyYk51PUnhEOYeOJlYcKqIqWFrDz2eGajFZk_ByrlqOgh4MaCaUv5mXwbvJ0CuamGB-1WlBbFYppfKi-EdS7PsYyd1lwfWu92qc2DcxGKzmVPtyimviu_s3zzpAEhyY8Ng/s400/2%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> I've had this bunting since last year and never could find the right place for it- then realized this was the perfect spot. Duh! Don't know why I never thought of it before.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBjdUtYrWMCyzRakpAnIDSqZ4s3uY0CFDRhjRUD_vI1eyEZIiekb3Zk8m514a-Khf49fKFApMdb8ZFxe1JhfcZfaEkpLCyosm2-EFGMUTEDnymuRMMAugd3AzR3ZN03ahLqyKz3rHci8/s1600/12-1%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522323491060018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBjdUtYrWMCyzRakpAnIDSqZ4s3uY0CFDRhjRUD_vI1eyEZIiekb3Zk8m514a-Khf49fKFApMdb8ZFxe1JhfcZfaEkpLCyosm2-EFGMUTEDnymuRMMAugd3AzR3ZN03ahLqyKz3rHci8/s400/12-1%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbPiWufa6XkM7y4YQx3tTFF3Jmsi_y6QeYtVx2bvjocx8DlxNIQb9Wa6o1br0eM8nrct9N5_h57_ZJMYcaYGcmzJztgMftstIt2zU3YTW7NwQkrTqIIJ4_yS9cuTy0KB3OkR4w34_bx8/s1600/11%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522233980992898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRbPiWufa6XkM7y4YQx3tTFF3Jmsi_y6QeYtVx2bvjocx8DlxNIQb9Wa6o1br0eM8nrct9N5_h57_ZJMYcaYGcmzJztgMftstIt2zU3YTW7NwQkrTqIIJ4_yS9cuTy0KB3OkR4w34_bx8/s400/11%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> I am really happy with this makeover. I had this old porch post for a few years now (this isn't the one from a few posts back- that one is way chunkier). I had debated on making a birdhouse for the top to put outside, but never got around to it. Then I had an idea to turn it into a floor lamp for the front room. It was 8 ft, so I cut it to size. As luck would have it- it has a hollow center that hides the power cord and I made the base from a square piece of 1x6 wood and moulding. When I had bought the post it was already painted white, so I left it as it was. A little sanding and staining...and wa-la! It turned out awesome!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajkwSFZ33gSqobZsOvj-8D16fuz-0fC8JyynHu2oFAELWe345Ofh6WXKM-qOEZgDoX2Sn4QGr2txX98No7OgKTOntNLX2a_EGSBgaTb8jXPQwZVyHslUBMo-SfUStaiAMqPxSjDIfYxk/s1600/5%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493522080648648882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajkwSFZ33gSqobZsOvj-8D16fuz-0fC8JyynHu2oFAELWe345Ofh6WXKM-qOEZgDoX2Sn4QGr2txX98No7OgKTOntNLX2a_EGSBgaTb8jXPQwZVyHslUBMo-SfUStaiAMqPxSjDIfYxk/s400/5%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a> The finish is very similar to the pie safe, isn't that neat?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCS2kHDYM7XRN93AT70YNiI38Z9TK7PNpWHd_E7CC4uxMJv_UmUkcH6pJEh4Cu0cjODJ8J5Pg3Rd1Y3eHh-PEiyKR2vED_C1FhE6wI0BFUoqI_c72GtqMmjXUR-Pn0BV3Vg3uxLrhwrE/s1600/6%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493521970281538178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCS2kHDYM7XRN93AT70YNiI38Z9TK7PNpWHd_E7CC4uxMJv_UmUkcH6pJEh4Cu0cjODJ8J5Pg3Rd1Y3eHh-PEiyKR2vED_C1FhE6wI0BFUoqI_c72GtqMmjXUR-Pn0BV3Vg3uxLrhwrE/s400/6%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a> Remember this little lamp I found for $3? I finally got a shade for it.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCAfQ8cQVrRFt5C_PMS6JXSb336hDPAoHAv3WLrk7h2ECL1CjQFlg0V54Sz9bxZwOl69Ro24eYfRMcG0RnqdI_fMoGaUfZpgMqvq2BnrRr7VuvTcM5gOBuhSXLv7FOk6A9wjQE1DcfZA/s1600/4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493521889585483922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCAfQ8cQVrRFt5C_PMS6JXSb336hDPAoHAv3WLrk7h2ECL1CjQFlg0V54Sz9bxZwOl69Ro24eYfRMcG0RnqdI_fMoGaUfZpgMqvq2BnrRr7VuvTcM5gOBuhSXLv7FOk6A9wjQE1DcfZA/s400/4%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a> And this is what I did with the corner by the fireplace...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1DM5j0frpAi4gbTuzrcK-YI2_x2PnSRTLkb3ShAo-iDNhPkmoND7GAYr3lxxw5SKUJXn5whm_y6JZJF4U8sMPeew9Kg-NElLfFXS_Wg-vpKo0EDSTqi-beNOzhVOf36sBV1twsFyB9w/s1600/8%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493521755853305634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf1DM5j0frpAi4gbTuzrcK-YI2_x2PnSRTLkb3ShAo-iDNhPkmoND7GAYr3lxxw5SKUJXn5whm_y6JZJF4U8sMPeew9Kg-NElLfFXS_Wg-vpKo0EDSTqi-beNOzhVOf36sBV1twsFyB9w/s400/8%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> I had found this old door at the ReStore on one of my trips to Riverton to visit my dad. It was $10 and I thought at the time that it would make a nice prop for craft shows- you know with some shelves on the front or something. Speaking of craft shows-I know I have a handful of locals that read my blog and didn't know if you had heard, but I found out through a friend that Highland Park is no longer doing their annual November craft fair. I'm bummed. We used to have three holiday craft fairs in November. Meals on Wheels canceled theirs a few years ago and I have no idea if the Rec center is doing them anymore...what a shame. Looks like Twelve Days is all we have left folks. I haven't heard where the shoppe is going to be at yet this year, but I'll be sure to post it on my blog when I do find out.....so anyway, back to the door..... <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVNsDieNKP-CBYGdpTsAlJGiHgWew9hOtDy5jf-beTyd9rz-gIS7Ylk5QGpand4r_tWtLu32v5bp2Z0YBg3JNrNvLP-V7oU8wKO962bPcMcfJEXsKNiIt02UwaIfGFUpNadPUbj88jCY/s1600/9%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493521608279053250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVNsDieNKP-CBYGdpTsAlJGiHgWew9hOtDy5jf-beTyd9rz-gIS7Ylk5QGpand4r_tWtLu32v5bp2Z0YBg3JNrNvLP-V7oU8wKO962bPcMcfJEXsKNiIt02UwaIfGFUpNadPUbj88jCY/s400/9%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>Well it had been in the garage since then and I brought it in a few weeks ago and cleaned it up. Am I a crazy person to have a door propped up their front living room for decoration? Craig think so. lol I moved the big ladder into our bedroom- I'll share that in my next post though. I wanted to have pictures of the bedroom makeover this time but I'm working on some curtains for the windows and hopefully then it will feel like it will be finished. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>Mine and Craig's 10 year anniversary is on Thursday. For the first time since we got married we will get to go out to dinner on our anniversary- every year since then he has been scheduled to work on July 15th. I'm really excited! :0) Talk to you soon!</p><p>~Jody</p>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-18043692360661943502010-07-08T16:06:00.000-07:002010-07-08T16:46:36.239-07:00I'm still here- don't give up on me! lol.....So sorry I haven't had a chance to post in a while! You know how it is- once the weather gets warmer- we all tend to play outside rather than in and honestly, I am hardly on my computer anymore- mostly to just check my email (if I don't do it almost daily, it piles up let me tell ya). I have also started moderating my blog comments because I get tons of nonsense (and sometimes obscene- yuk!) comments from overseas- spammers at work I would guess.......the creeps! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491682758425226370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLq-5NBxCGZ02iTWhuynGFih1ZKfL3TzN18RFj85g6uh_w_XOjJQ1PuEFReE5_r3vGaYcrq-BE1MWQ8qzhMk7LhQilXt9PmYvQat1-FNnOqUQTG93vdp9KgMbkdL22P45gjwHw7cKeoc/s400/033.JPG" />This will be a short post cuz I have a few things I am trying to finish up and take pictures of and lots to share in a few days with you. I did a swap with Ann from <a href="http://www.1803ohiofarmbaskets.blogspot.com/">1803 Ohio Farm Baskets</a> and I LOVE my basket! It is so much prettier in person- can you tell I'm not a photographer? lol. I just realized I forgot to take a pic of the little blackened beeswax candle nubbies she also sent with my basket- they are wonderful! I'll be sure to share them with you in a few days also. Sorry I didn't post about our swap sooner, Ann! :) I have it hanging on my big red shelf in the front room for now- its forever home will be in the bedroom but I have a few things to get done in there still. We repainted and re-trimmed our bedroom and it turned out real nice. I did the same faux finish glaze on the walls as I did in our front room redo. So hopefully lots of pics to show! I see that my followers are getting close to 190, so I'd like to do a giveaway when it hits 200. Not sure what I'll be making for it, but you know it be will Americana don't you? hee hee... Be back in a few days (I promise!)<br /><div></div><div>Prim Hugs,</div><br /><div>Jody</div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-22407900646777656842010-04-29T21:29:00.000-07:002010-04-29T23:13:04.365-07:00A real post this time....LOL<a href="http://www.ezshoppes.com/shoppe/default.asp?sid=theantiquepallet"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 237px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465785691095288594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgkx9rwSZeMaWpU4Szdj4M9Y7GG9g1AvuV2m_UuzbfjPeU4f8cBfr_0LYHPbjUnrgpj3VK0ldmrwnB2f5zlY4s1LG8R2uvKobL9khVyf4rVfT1FW-9hdPBLQbKGkWn3NXNkRETpEkau-A/s400/theantiquepallet_antiquepallet_logo%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>I wanted to give some plugs to a few of my TLOFA sisters which is long overdue! Sorry girls! :0) Of course I have blogged many times about my friend Chris of The Antique Pallet and her mad painting skills. I have more than a few of the things she has painted and I will treasure them always! Well, not only can the woman paint, but she also makes some beautiful bottlecap jewelry and keychains! She surprised me this last year with a handmade keychain that had a pic of each of my two kids on each side of the bottlecap. I was so touched! There I was crying in the parking lot at the post office-seriously! You should be able to click on the banner above and it will take you to her online shoppe.....<br /><div></div><div>Another TLOFA sister, Pat of Ahl Cooped Up has a website!<a href="http://www.ahlcoopedup.com/store/Default.asp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 304px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465785610884260082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLul6yXofe3ASCP0mAxYAMdZiFPs6Uq1IWgT6kuPmzvZWGLqB_LBu1vgmSIk35kUEBC1UwOZwNpzEr5Rwz-8nXOrh-AUnT1tItLJcs2QLX57J9e-f2JtzEV2cJ25QhsCnpz_6udt7J2hk/s400/patssite%5B1%5D.png" /></a>You should be able to click on the logo above and it will take you to her site and all that eye candy! I was fortunate to receive a handmade ornie from Pat during our TLOFA Christmas ornie swap this past year and it was the perfect little stocking with faux fur and chenille canes.....I still have it up on my year-round tree in our den. So go peek at what she has to offer- you won't be disappointed! :0)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3RZT-fkyO-2nJX90e4lJcLF30Ii9z_5oudHiQwOvpr3e7Mc-jXB6OFpsdhVIvJCkB6qI3L6JHMreZ3RIlH8i3xD7xZPFeqLPbhkCRkO3CJdIMl-0E3x6KO6xt8auw-B309Vk77NmpS4/s1600/048.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465784812370139138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3RZT-fkyO-2nJX90e4lJcLF30Ii9z_5oudHiQwOvpr3e7Mc-jXB6OFpsdhVIvJCkB6qI3L6JHMreZ3RIlH8i3xD7xZPFeqLPbhkCRkO3CJdIMl-0E3x6KO6xt8auw-B309Vk77NmpS4/s400/048.JPG" /></a> This spring pinkeep/cupboard tuck is what I am donating for the PFATT Spring giveaway. You will need to click <a href="http://pfatt.blogspot.com/">~HERE~</a> to go to the PFATT blog to sign up and see what else is being donated. Hurry it only lasts from May 1st~May 7th. :0) I added the ladybug in remembrance of our dear PFATT sister Penny McAllister who lost her battle with Leukemia barely a month ago. I didn't get to join in on the balloon release for her birthday- both kids woke up with fevers that morning and wouldn't you know after a trip to our little clinic- they both had strep. Eeew! So glad they didn't share the bug with me! </div><div></div><div>I had to share some more things I have been getting done and a few lucky finds....</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwzXz-0yMOb7Ld4Jy1XuEJ3ZNL3P_rWYNJuFlpzht5KFxhGzJykuVgtAs60hyphenhyphenTLIne5Zc8k8YHCVC7aGeGzqV86P0Idn0iWSbfe6vtvZnfUI-CM6aH7qjOhV0JZuczw-lrdYQqlr4VZQ/s1600/052.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465784565584194290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfwzXz-0yMOb7Ld4Jy1XuEJ3ZNL3P_rWYNJuFlpzht5KFxhGzJykuVgtAs60hyphenhyphenTLIne5Zc8k8YHCVC7aGeGzqV86P0Idn0iWSbfe6vtvZnfUI-CM6aH7qjOhV0JZuczw-lrdYQqlr4VZQ/s400/052.JPG" /></a> This black cabinet I got at Michaels when we made a quick trip to Cheyenne a few weeks ago. I had a 50% coupon and only paid $19 for it. I painted it plain black and distressed and stained the heck out of it. I love it! This was the only one they had that day- otherwise I would have bought two.....I had another spare 50% coupon and sent Craig through first to pay for the cabinet and I went into the other line to check out with the rest of my loot and the other coupon. Hey, if I'm gonna save money on something, might as well make it a family affair! LOL.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyU8tNt8Z8v5NHLP0Hs4Un9n5-F9YqHPiCAlG-3OoPlAZr2nC29mWDdY8g3zUrKpGjQMIQRapHIfJp-cMenghRrzALRJ2ln-N5b8iQj9cBdbKKOW8oy5jKstHull4sqOkbyNaMP4B0iIA/s1600/055.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 279px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465784362369561090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyU8tNt8Z8v5NHLP0Hs4Un9n5-F9YqHPiCAlG-3OoPlAZr2nC29mWDdY8g3zUrKpGjQMIQRapHIfJp-cMenghRrzALRJ2ln-N5b8iQj9cBdbKKOW8oy5jKstHull4sqOkbyNaMP4B0iIA/s400/055.JPG" /></a> I bought this wood flag probably about 5 years ago out of a Terrys Village catalog. It hung outside every year and I finally decided it was looking pretty sad and faded so I gave it a new paint job- voila! Now it looks so good I don't want to put it back out there, so I think I'll enjoy it inside for a bit. :0)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6zqks8j9MSgInG2Uf2ZyhNlXVhQ6RoKZFDjhGWzVAxHzWEeYuBVTtfQLJgSI7d6VbezK6L-b0-2z8vepcOT8ZdyxPfKMYqV060W3qbyT731Fuh3h0Ru6eLLOIA1BJ12DgWphBVapBPQ/s1600/058.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465784141405035378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD6zqks8j9MSgInG2Uf2ZyhNlXVhQ6RoKZFDjhGWzVAxHzWEeYuBVTtfQLJgSI7d6VbezK6L-b0-2z8vepcOT8ZdyxPfKMYqV060W3qbyT731Fuh3h0Ru6eLLOIA1BJ12DgWphBVapBPQ/s400/058.JPG" /></a> I had been looking for one of these wall mount flag holders for a long time and had come to the conclusion that nobody carried them anymore. Then by chance I found the <a href="http://www.primitivesforeewe.com/">Primitives Fore Ewe </a>website and they have them! Oh happy day! I've had it for nearly a month now and just got it up the other day. Whatcha think?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXWUkriPC2RU3Bcl8CpQ_qfvypjWzNltEN4WZ2lnv68C1hWFASPQvsHk10ZhYcTaSdWHgkDbB4pajlq6DyyUS1IokATM6BD7ontaa9HphQW3o5ASXhNamI92RyyPxPEHQozyOXwBXls4/s1600/059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465783914161002194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXWUkriPC2RU3Bcl8CpQ_qfvypjWzNltEN4WZ2lnv68C1hWFASPQvsHk10ZhYcTaSdWHgkDbB4pajlq6DyyUS1IokATM6BD7ontaa9HphQW3o5ASXhNamI92RyyPxPEHQozyOXwBXls4/s400/059.JPG" /></a> Sage won't let me take her paper "snowflake" down even though spring is (hopefully) just around the corner. Goofy kid! I hate our front door or should I say "doors". Both doors are functional and can open as french doors if you are moving a big piece of furniture in, etc but since the one on the right is always locked in place and we use the other to come and go I consider it to be part of the wall. lol. </div><div>Now I have to share my ReStore finds.... <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKC3PkBI8JJhTkqg7z4Krv0BhBApvomD2v9fZzNOmGgCb9_W9zisPcVyCnuN-NW4tmrAkXIaavolYhJBjVzSAj-wjn4apw_Dws4jO85GQrMJfSKfre3lvR4KgKIU3xTO6NdByP9ji1Izo/s1600/074.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465783594714952754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKC3PkBI8JJhTkqg7z4Krv0BhBApvomD2v9fZzNOmGgCb9_W9zisPcVyCnuN-NW4tmrAkXIaavolYhJBjVzSAj-wjn4apw_Dws4jO85GQrMJfSKfre3lvR4KgKIU3xTO6NdByP9ji1Izo/s400/074.JPG" /></a> Last month I was with my mom at the Habitat for Humanity Restore looking for a replacement exterior door for her house. While 90% of the store is donated building materials, there are other household goods that are donated...I found this lamp for $3- can you believe it? It doesn't have a shade, but I'll get one for it-an easy fix for a bargain. Then in another section of the store they had some porch posts....lots of them.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEb_Oy_E3y4vqNHEa0n0Icsp47Z7r60R9EuEjuHq5-hfiYTaSXkazI6W_hwf3vJbO7krHdiMr8RrnXGTFnYB9NVIBC3LMlZm_ExDqRhBvEWmScTGWM9-LaL0RZ6PdMhkbpSvIUkKWUbxA/s1600/079.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465783340831259218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEb_Oy_E3y4vqNHEa0n0Icsp47Z7r60R9EuEjuHq5-hfiYTaSXkazI6W_hwf3vJbO7krHdiMr8RrnXGTFnYB9NVIBC3LMlZm_ExDqRhBvEWmScTGWM9-LaL0RZ6PdMhkbpSvIUkKWUbxA/s400/079.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>I nabbed this one...can you believe it was only $30? These are normally about $100. It was the chunkiest of them all. In my pic it doesn't look like it, but it is indeed very thick- 6"x 6" square and 8 feet tall. Most porch posts are more on the "spindley" side. Ever since I had seen one in Country Sampler a few years ago, I have always wanted one to prim up and put an old birdhouse on top since we have vaulted ceilings. Another thing to add to my list of "to-dos"...lol. :0)</p><p>Well, I should scoot and get some things done. We are going to visit my dad in Riverton this weekend so I have some last minute packing to finish. Later! ~Jody</p>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-71545021072106028302010-04-27T14:29:00.000-07:002010-04-27T14:33:37.661-07:00Just a Quick Post To Say.......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNutwvz4BcdYZLwEcOSnnl0X0Q62gR6gwXP4Ft9140BJfqbPv0Db0i41qn-UD4OttAG0_F2qnw_3AYggLYOwqT2nSwo6iCBIJv_fPXMVs_L_tWkx76jhFDnhfU6xk9FhXs-FaGDfqTwI4/s1600/roses%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464932912203415122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNutwvz4BcdYZLwEcOSnnl0X0Q62gR6gwXP4Ft9140BJfqbPv0Db0i41qn-UD4OttAG0_F2qnw_3AYggLYOwqT2nSwo6iCBIJv_fPXMVs_L_tWkx76jhFDnhfU6xk9FhXs-FaGDfqTwI4/s400/roses%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a>....that I will be donating a handmade on the <a href="http://pfatt.blogspot.com/">PFATT blog </a>for the giveaway starting May 1st. I'll also have a better post then, too! See ya in a few days! :0)~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-15468797700920951162010-03-16T09:33:00.000-07:002010-03-16T10:47:46.688-07:00Unfinished business....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvftUbAoemYWeelijSeC0SWlBYJ6Lg6pTe9lFntPKHBQLhneYnkG4JjNNid6LFdTZtJud0cz6MCF7CieCRn-TrzBloBnHRBXxGOTTyY5ElH10bREXAGRX7IpDguJvOTLhgj4uhAgEMq3A/s1600-h/011+(2).JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449273587700684546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvftUbAoemYWeelijSeC0SWlBYJ6Lg6pTe9lFntPKHBQLhneYnkG4JjNNid6LFdTZtJud0cz6MCF7CieCRn-TrzBloBnHRBXxGOTTyY5ElH10bREXAGRX7IpDguJvOTLhgj4uhAgEMq3A/s400/011+(2).JPG" /></a> <div>Thats where I've been....taking care of unfinished handmades for the most part.....that and Farmville on facebook...OMG-let me kill the person who started me on that stupid game (hehehehe...she knows who she is...) Don't ever started playing that game- it is addictive and sucks you right in. lol. It's even sucked Craig in....does Facebook have Farmers Anonymous meetings?? Hello...my name is Jody and I'm a Farmville addict......lol. Ok, back to business.... I had started these stitcheries from one of <a href="http://countryrusticprimitives.blogspot.com/">Jenny's</a> designs a while back for myself and decided I needed to get them finished now or I never would. Feels kinda good to keep some of the things I make now and then... :0)</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGaTcweFvVttp1Wztj3fb_1Kf-51Zj8v-GiDGdOMz_M9oB4jHBP6WP2J1jO-PdC5ey8IzSY5cgllAZdC5hjWzSZeJWfQoy6STDVRt8mgR9bwjhyphenhyphen26h02RtraX1f8Ty6iS55frN7xtkAo/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449273265672817122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGaTcweFvVttp1Wztj3fb_1Kf-51Zj8v-GiDGdOMz_M9oB4jHBP6WP2J1jO-PdC5ey8IzSY5cgllAZdC5hjWzSZeJWfQoy6STDVRt8mgR9bwjhyphenhyphen26h02RtraX1f8Ty6iS55frN7xtkAo/s400/001.JPG" /></a> I made these for me, too. I bought the stencils a while back from <a href="http://stencilmein.com/">Stencil Me In </a>and <a href="http://www.homesteadstencilco.com/store/Default.asp">Homestead Stencil Co</a>., I just love them- not sure where I'll be putting them yet, but they'll look good anywhere....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jKHGuGKZSzGy1cr10FC7VtTHdv5CJvXzpwaeF9xB0UcRYI3AUt3TsyD_rr7kY9RKF-hZSsCBet4MpG5WFOiy9tV03DhGpvhePYw-aV3iqnW98XYXN-IsQNdNRMuSopsFoOsuKHg46gs/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449272442103846850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jKHGuGKZSzGy1cr10FC7VtTHdv5CJvXzpwaeF9xB0UcRYI3AUt3TsyD_rr7kY9RKF-hZSsCBet4MpG5WFOiy9tV03DhGpvhePYw-aV3iqnW98XYXN-IsQNdNRMuSopsFoOsuKHg46gs/s400/011.JPG" /></a> I've had this old paned window for quite a while and it's been hanging out in storage waiting for me to do something with it. I'm always looking through my old copies of Country Sampler for ideas- I saw something similar in an old issue (except theirs was done with an old quilt piece) and since I already had a flag I think it turned out pretty neat. It's a 3x5 flag- I just folded it to fit and tacked it to the back of the frame. It hangs above the peg rack in the entryway....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_el4VKwX0b7a28zWK8Jp2-qFYwIkcLXzbxjt6kBUgrh8m1cZpqYXzDa9WXt64lE3eZZG-UxI6ZA1w8qIg3XBLSdDPBTtqvWG-kjdBiquEH69P9NJjiSBbBW0Xro34r2c2MNSe9Ko0kFQ/s1600-h/017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449272124713175026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_el4VKwX0b7a28zWK8Jp2-qFYwIkcLXzbxjt6kBUgrh8m1cZpqYXzDa9WXt64lE3eZZG-UxI6ZA1w8qIg3XBLSdDPBTtqvWG-kjdBiquEH69P9NJjiSBbBW0Xro34r2c2MNSe9Ko0kFQ/s400/017.JPG" /></a> Another unfinished project done! I started this wool felt penny rug over a year ago and it sat 10% finished until now. It sits under the lamp on my nightstand now... I used a tutorial <a href="http://pennyrugsandmore.blogspot.com/2007/12/stitch-3-stack-with-personal-backing-by.html">Colleen</a> has on her blog and one of her patterns to put it together. I know my stitches aren't perfect but hey, I thought I did good for my first rug. It has three pennies per circle on the front and a fourth penny per circle to finish the backing....so what's that...170-some pennies? I knew there was a reason I kept putting off finishing it...lol.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vEoYKOeAmXynTraPPc6sprx5pasWE8yzQglHXsop2Z8rL5KmKdfHAMfr3OM8euh1_Ha2NbspmuJ-cjIlbsHrQ0SC-BZphnY6RJGbrPs2m87iEip85XsiGFwtxOmcd6tVzIRiDS97nTc/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449271885291907010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vEoYKOeAmXynTraPPc6sprx5pasWE8yzQglHXsop2Z8rL5KmKdfHAMfr3OM8euh1_Ha2NbspmuJ-cjIlbsHrQ0SC-BZphnY6RJGbrPs2m87iEip85XsiGFwtxOmcd6tVzIRiDS97nTc/s400/002.JPG" /></a> Remember this guy? He is sure growing.....I mean he's still a shrimp, but he is outgrowing the puppy look and heading into adolescence now. He's my little sidekick and follows me everywhere. He lays at my feet when I sew and stitch. :0)<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARZCK2rHyvu0-k9gY-3Nd4Vm5mEgUY9hLwD-6YYPoJbbG3LLezZTE_v5YlCqbSyp4zZDcqPJQAdHt4xZmtd4JXkioxhb6U0bm2OompOwHq4s1HXPOfCPUG2pU86hV4ZhoYxY7BIcSrrA/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449271081226415458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjARZCK2rHyvu0-k9gY-3Nd4Vm5mEgUY9hLwD-6YYPoJbbG3LLezZTE_v5YlCqbSyp4zZDcqPJQAdHt4xZmtd4JXkioxhb6U0bm2OompOwHq4s1HXPOfCPUG2pU86hV4ZhoYxY7BIcSrrA/s400/016.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Me and Craig have also been helping my mom out- helping her with some work on her property and such which has kept us busy on Craigs days off. I haven't made anything to sell, but if you see something you like, give me a shout- I could make you one just like it. (Except for the penny rug- I don't see myself making another one for while...lol). I should get going- Craig just came home off graveyards and I want to see him before he goes to bed. Until next time.....~Jody~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-73479146468386005322010-01-29T16:02:00.001-08:002010-01-29T17:30:05.779-08:00Thinking spring....and a new addition to our family...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiegdX90322IZH-GK_HgwOSj4WMWOqXEnrAP1urE-egSfaCnQPYa5apDKKrYi3V3FBniAwroP-XVG2YvjBToteSiYx5Crlid-_V-SB-YM9aIEs-u2bptR9b26c3nNEwekkCL73E4Vz4ug/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432322831792185426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiegdX90322IZH-GK_HgwOSj4WMWOqXEnrAP1urE-egSfaCnQPYa5apDKKrYi3V3FBniAwroP-XVG2YvjBToteSiYx5Crlid-_V-SB-YM9aIEs-u2bptR9b26c3nNEwekkCL73E4Vz4ug/s400/011.JPG" /></a> Though I'm still working on Christmas stuff for next year, I can't help but be thinking (and wishing a little..hee hee) for spring. I am ready for warmer weather. And less <em>wind</em>....anyone that has lived in Casper or around here can totally relate...LOL. I've been working on a few springy things I will be adding to my site tonight. Primitive black doll and ditty bag...... <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ12y-NpwHxFQySp1u4tyhVuLfFm-cVW8F4XLr_3WvnbJg8_dclHnjR1MyRzzNenY55b1MsqexIJJ73hVFCvv42Ye1S_RtGWdbijcb0I6vetDbRAPYNhUSxJDsnj0GO0HGVZFPyvS0980/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432322246517272354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ12y-NpwHxFQySp1u4tyhVuLfFm-cVW8F4XLr_3WvnbJg8_dclHnjR1MyRzzNenY55b1MsqexIJJ73hVFCvv42Ye1S_RtGWdbijcb0I6vetDbRAPYNhUSxJDsnj0GO0HGVZFPyvS0980/s400/007.JPG" /></a> Spring Pinkeep/Cupboard tuck...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVRXvrkVI2dNTYMiENDHaUyK0GMblkkEmqZHeFVQR8b8HpHNy1CWTsyII-ZHfnUiLgCmV4OagD-r3E9YmXI2lnfFUbfNRen4rKG2SOCTRmWhaaGHUkUyplzxr2uMlEC3gHhoXD4QVGBM/s1600-h/026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432321959888892754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVRXvrkVI2dNTYMiENDHaUyK0GMblkkEmqZHeFVQR8b8HpHNy1CWTsyII-ZHfnUiLgCmV4OagD-r3E9YmXI2lnfFUbfNRen4rKG2SOCTRmWhaaGHUkUyplzxr2uMlEC3gHhoXD4QVGBM/s400/026.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLpIHG3J91mu60Q0qHAjjFrujAr78X6_PS4kfgpvW69DvmSr79yBaUEt_F-2P_Tzf7UuZWGkFsNIFYBWEc5bx-xVlL6HfXUEApkD2S9DgdthUMQ0Cxw7G8F_PRsip2IUubbkMB809roQ/s1600-h/024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432321789871419394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLpIHG3J91mu60Q0qHAjjFrujAr78X6_PS4kfgpvW69DvmSr79yBaUEt_F-2P_Tzf7UuZWGkFsNIFYBWEc5bx-xVlL6HfXUEApkD2S9DgdthUMQ0Cxw7G8F_PRsip2IUubbkMB809roQ/s400/024.JPG" /></a> Valentine pinkeep/Cupboard tuck...<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2acgi0YUJKoauqOVCqrFjU0NptmETXYuFHbv26lBInhH2eEy_kC5IPF8pi8bcyJJn80B5jUV0zSTBRMkf3ZLjxaN18f2cw-F0eF1xQPcfATRRj1St8iSxB6sequ40rMZ0u0cynO9_EPE/s1600-h/029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432321319664457170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2acgi0YUJKoauqOVCqrFjU0NptmETXYuFHbv26lBInhH2eEy_kC5IPF8pi8bcyJJn80B5jUV0zSTBRMkf3ZLjxaN18f2cw-F0eF1xQPcfATRRj1St8iSxB6sequ40rMZ0u0cynO9_EPE/s400/029.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyd-bYW-BQXraU3lFwGw1PqzZg375fUl0eJ-E4UQr5ijwZkVki1oNwqz809LzF-ikiDW7abbOGAkOVB562FR7BgzzPaP7tKep6f4ywqBXvk3EnxdKlsT4RGVtRmJ573ktgGgdjBn5blOs/s1600-h/027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432321159041174914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyd-bYW-BQXraU3lFwGw1PqzZg375fUl0eJ-E4UQr5ijwZkVki1oNwqz809LzF-ikiDW7abbOGAkOVB562FR7BgzzPaP7tKep6f4ywqBXvk3EnxdKlsT4RGVtRmJ573ktgGgdjBn5blOs/s400/027.JPG" /></a> I know what you were probably thinking about our new addition and no, I'm not pregnant. LOL. We got a PUPPY........<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuCCWX7uhSapSP6utUyaUrHulzXnE49UylavLWWhK7ug7q0XsP3mqEdXFX9X-y93uz6sVXHIg1a6_AQOGxpBNcn-8aVxxJAbM4fIak2BHoXwtB9CylFQPo3OxIqPGkwYqJiu-7lEYEcQ/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432320693330750322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuCCWX7uhSapSP6utUyaUrHulzXnE49UylavLWWhK7ug7q0XsP3mqEdXFX9X-y93uz6sVXHIg1a6_AQOGxpBNcn-8aVxxJAbM4fIak2BHoXwtB9CylFQPo3OxIqPGkwYqJiu-7lEYEcQ/s400/001.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>Awwwww.........he looks so innocent when he sleeps. He is a chihuahua puppy- 9 wks old- the kids named him Popeye. He is so sweet and very, very affectionate- he just can't hold his licker! And the best part is he absolutely LOVES the kids......he follows them around everywhere and climbs into Sage's lap to nap. I have forgotten what it's like to have a puppy and how much they sleep! Actually our 8yr old Mastiff sleeps as much as he does so never mind. (Anyone that has a mastiff knows what I mean about how much they "nap" .LOL) We went from one extreme to the other- we have a giant breed and a toy breed now. Funny! I'll have to try and get a picture of them together.</p><p>On another note after a lot repeated prodding, poking, nudging and elbowing from friends and family, I finally joined facebook a few days ago. I have my facebook badge there on my sidebar... I dragged my feet about joining before because I didn't really feel like I needed one more thing to keep up with that would take away from my time with family and everything else I have going but I have found (and been found) by classmates and friends I haven't talked to in years, so I'm glad I finally did it. So everyone that kept after me about it ~thanks!~</p><p>That's about all I have to share for now. I'll try and post as I get more handmades finished. ~Jody</p>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-91727355240253027832010-01-12T07:31:00.000-08:002010-01-12T08:15:39.500-08:00Staying Busy........<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlX3gqnUrI6nta00D24iuIsHG-4KpZzdOHICrrAj3ZrqFC1qDSk_ovSNYF4q6vb83O_4BgXJmfMTPGZlaLrAr7qJRoG6gMIe6SR4RcEecTzyMDGX_7sIwMY8C_4gNVzcUnPK071HmTOL4/s1600-h/010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 211px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425880038162737266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlX3gqnUrI6nta00D24iuIsHG-4KpZzdOHICrrAj3ZrqFC1qDSk_ovSNYF4q6vb83O_4BgXJmfMTPGZlaLrAr7qJRoG6gMIe6SR4RcEecTzyMDGX_7sIwMY8C_4gNVzcUnPK071HmTOL4/s400/010.JPG" /></a>I haven't been up to very much lately- at least not a lot to post about anyway. I have been doing some spring cleaning here and there around the house (I know it's early, but we have a big house and by the time I get all my deep cleaning done spring will be here, LOL). It feels good to get it done, though. There were some boxes in our attic that haven't been gone through since we moved into this house 5 years ago. But it does feel good to de-clutter the closets and things and have a little more organization....if only my craft room would stay that way. LOL. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 216px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425879688643968338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1F-5-LOOCMsnQL_MhXHSnNbLYmeHGjBe43j7m1UAGseiuMvvoPWiYQx_pdXncmiySSOd45TcLDZ6fBqLw6GcsSOSyEZz5dvt0QQ8cty9eCKsnXSCeIPjk81PrKsSgPlmbll1IRpD2J4/s400/007.JPG" />I have also taken some of my money from Twelve Days and invested in some sign stencils and I have to say I LOVE them! So much easier than the way I was doing them before. I bought quite a few Christmas ones for this next year and a few everyday ones. I've added these two and another one to my <a href="http://www.picturetrail.com/starspangledpretties">picturetrail</a> site for sale. I have also decided to get an early start for next year so I am working on Christmas things too. I would like to have more inventory for Twelve Days and also lots to put on my picturetrail for this next holiday season. Since this is a one-woman-show I just never have enough time to get it all done in the fall and I want this next year to be different. Well, that's pretty much it. Also to let you know I will be ending my leftover Christmas sale in the next few days. Later! :0)<br />Jody~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-11977706855354913142009-12-31T16:48:00.000-08:002010-01-29T16:16:54.952-08:0020-25% off ALL leftover Christmas show items, limited time...<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">SALE IS OVER </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">~THANKS!~</span></div><div align="center">Well, this is all I have left from Twelve Days...I just got them back the other day, otherwise I would have posted them sooner for you...they are in no particular order and will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. It would be nice to not have to store anything for next year, so I will have these for sale for about a week or two or until most everything is gone whichever comes first....... If you are interested in anything or have a question, etc. just leave a comment on this post and blogger will send me an email. </div><div align="center">All can be mailed or if you are local you can pick up or I can take to you if I'm in town. Most everything can be shipped together, except the reindeer may have to be shipped on their own, depending on what else is going in the box. So here's what I've got left.....You should be able to click on the pics for a better look...</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HlFdHFv39GaW3Z7ez4s1jeZZIGabyCq_Ra9xRftPDNEsHsJm4zArPZ9EcCPDW6bxC0-h3JMQOOQ3xCbJkU74YhIggh6Bb5mIhzfaTiiPC9Za93tNLeJoka2DCQVWYpIruqE9RqnHH8I/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421570320617216594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HlFdHFv39GaW3Z7ez4s1jeZZIGabyCq_Ra9xRftPDNEsHsJm4zArPZ9EcCPDW6bxC0-h3JMQOOQ3xCbJkU74YhIggh6Bb5mIhzfaTiiPC9Za93tNLeJoka2DCQVWYpIruqE9RqnHH8I/s400/001.JPG" /></a> Two snowman star ornies. Made using a pattern from <a href="http://www.patternmart.com/patterns/search/section/All/Sew+Primitive+Shoppe/All">Sew Primitive Shoppe</a>. Both lightly tea dyed, wool felt hats with berries and sprigs of greenery. Each 8 1/2 inches tall and have rusty wire hanger.</div><div align="center">Was $14 each, Now $10 each or both for $18, plus shipping.</div><br /><div align="center">Five assorted stitchery star ornies. Made using the star from a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nannygoatprimitives?ga_search_query=star+flag+pattern&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title">Nanny Goat Primitives</a> pattern. 5 1/2 inches tall. All sewn from muslin, I've stitched a different saying onto the front of each. Aged and glittered. Decorative rusty wire in the top to hang.</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">~ALL SOLD~</span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM21JVUYtIb76AeGPcZvQx9mWc9GIrAoMor1TnqLKUA1DI52r7pwZat2L4LqqYWrSoggnfKYw5Rs445L_mJcO6QjboxD_uGaBoAVq2VDiB52Tob7-fwzw2caxpc8M6L2-jR3Ar0vVBmy8/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421570080928439826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM21JVUYtIb76AeGPcZvQx9mWc9GIrAoMor1TnqLKUA1DI52r7pwZat2L4LqqYWrSoggnfKYw5Rs445L_mJcO6QjboxD_uGaBoAVq2VDiB52Tob7-fwzw2caxpc8M6L2-jR3Ar0vVBmy8/s400/003.JPG" /></a> Wynter Wishes Star Ornie (<span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpneROGjRwVz9n6qyGnYPA5WT2IPRPgWbRpaZQ_EkXPI56rUQeMdkYAyvrQ-_NS6-f3TIn2UsCuDkpBFQvlmplxm4wTeOKn2_C8UjxsCYUHAcqctls8IQt7xJ2q5qAgzhflaiKtWQonE/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421569907045710514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpneROGjRwVz9n6qyGnYPA5WT2IPRPgWbRpaZQ_EkXPI56rUQeMdkYAyvrQ-_NS6-f3TIn2UsCuDkpBFQvlmplxm4wTeOKn2_C8UjxsCYUHAcqctls8IQt7xJ2q5qAgzhflaiKtWQonE/s400/004.JPG" /></a> Simplify Star Ornie (<span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6iihW43Cod5MotDNrmEhfW8a3aAd03uFA3298yzh1H0shOMnS0nhFC37CwA95H3NjpjBBHDAzLBxPAsxWcL-n5K6lj7DYTPAUPfiqG91teSnKogNFJuPF8sRVgubdgcIP8MUz98ejHo/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421569741751129842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6iihW43Cod5MotDNrmEhfW8a3aAd03uFA3298yzh1H0shOMnS0nhFC37CwA95H3NjpjBBHDAzLBxPAsxWcL-n5K6lj7DYTPAUPfiqG91teSnKogNFJuPF8sRVgubdgcIP8MUz98ejHo/s400/005.JPG" /></a> Friends Star Ornie (<span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyVQNRcyjIrsZ0kZmTwDXoyPb5OAe2J28MzLvfFaCGnDJP1ZUiu3M9z6p_PsEhX7rZQ6ezNigT-P17sr2tjk9NSa0n1aNv-8kctp_R-b-7uK-umgvvgNSS5NLp5nS4MPcESEw3U9JWro/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421569553085353074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyVQNRcyjIrsZ0kZmTwDXoyPb5OAe2J28MzLvfFaCGnDJP1ZUiu3M9z6p_PsEhX7rZQ6ezNigT-P17sr2tjk9NSa0n1aNv-8kctp_R-b-7uK-umgvvgNSS5NLp5nS4MPcESEw3U9JWro/s400/006.JPG" /></a> Let it Snow Star Ornie (<span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG47-KQnOe-X73JGlmvO4VtcgGqSohDZWls-Q_imTzpwqno3wPnYilmiNnEGchIUVqQHsEldkqtdJqwxq_-S_Rl02D_tER9LtMKAo2fFUlleZaXMz2aFy1pWB2qix7xLRiDJDXk20lg2I/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 316px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421569371981020386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG47-KQnOe-X73JGlmvO4VtcgGqSohDZWls-Q_imTzpwqno3wPnYilmiNnEGchIUVqQHsEldkqtdJqwxq_-S_Rl02D_tER9LtMKAo2fFUlleZaXMz2aFy1pWB2qix7xLRiDJDXk20lg2I/s400/007.JPG" /></a> Laugh Star Ornie (<span style="color:#ff0000;">SOLD</span>)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JAXTLZRVlipAdB4D8vQCUfzIZckelpC7lpx2sHojG2t-arEUMcG7vcnN-tO72A2O9e6yO1R6lAM5eUoSAVNjMJIKZrSDQpx1q_r8As0DIOQHswXrbi3uZqJzNuSDLFIwpzSHhEEOdLs/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 293px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421569156677744994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JAXTLZRVlipAdB4D8vQCUfzIZckelpC7lpx2sHojG2t-arEUMcG7vcnN-tO72A2O9e6yO1R6lAM5eUoSAVNjMJIKZrSDQpx1q_r8As0DIOQHswXrbi3uZqJzNuSDLFIwpzSHhEEOdLs/s400/008.JPG" /></a>Little "Baby" Bear Ornies. Made using a pattern from <a href="http://www.patternmart.com/patterns/search/section/All/Crows+Roost+Prims/All?py=nopage&sid=34&cid=91&bid=&keyword=All&designer=Crows+Roost+Prims&patterncat=">Crows Roost Prims</a>. Each is 8 inches tall with a chenille candy cane, sprig of greenery and rusty bell attatched to the front. Each has rusty wire to hang.<br />Was $12 each, Now $8 each, or $15 for both plus shipping.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQBqCC9JbeFk4H_OaDLHxF-vzelV6Cel2E5nArglrl5GNzc9Ph0VB1He8zo2_k_krAvGqx9kWVp8WICWshw6LRqv2_4HJE3T0VnSduXU-y_r60ZY00yS2KBnyIupTwTXyXJyx2dFbwOE/s1600-h/010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421568910161510626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQBqCC9JbeFk4H_OaDLHxF-vzelV6Cel2E5nArglrl5GNzc9Ph0VB1He8zo2_k_krAvGqx9kWVp8WICWshw6LRqv2_4HJE3T0VnSduXU-y_r60ZY00yS2KBnyIupTwTXyXJyx2dFbwOE/s400/010.JPG" /></a>Two BIG Santa's.....made using a pattern from <a href="http://www.angelandthecrow.com/intro.html">Angel and the Crow</a>.<br />They are nearly 3 feet tall (32 inches). Sculpted nose and eyebrows, button eyes. Beard is ultra soft dirty blonde mohair felted in place. The aged fleece trim on their jackets and hats are all stitched in place by hand.<br />Was $62 each, Now $48, plus shipping.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSnu1DK3p_Sn3QaMkObuWasHH8Ka1FitdaAytuIWEyTDY886AQ3JPeepZmkGkw8iWtwu31QML6DXWWw78VvIlg9cR1p1Gvexg74mdHXJ0RdwLa4aPdo293T94s5IBuIVY3AtY9a1nGMo/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421568569459172162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQSnu1DK3p_Sn3QaMkObuWasHH8Ka1FitdaAytuIWEyTDY886AQ3JPeepZmkGkw8iWtwu31QML6DXWWw78VvIlg9cR1p1Gvexg74mdHXJ0RdwLa4aPdo293T94s5IBuIVY3AtY9a1nGMo/s400/011.JPG" /></a> Large Reindeer made from a <a href="http://www.homespun-peddler.com/cat_hml/hml-0000.htm">Hand Made with Love </a>pattern. They stand 10 inches tall, not including their antlers. They are made from painted and stiffened Warm & Natural with real twig antlers, glass bead eyes and wood dowel legs. The one on the right has a pine wreath with rusty bell and the one on the left has a holly wreath with rusty bell. Their little antlers are very fragile, so I will use a bigger box than usual so I can pack them safely for their journey.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">~BOTH SOLD~</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDOQR6FwQaxm3viaCn0FKb7oRGFvS5kUTIx-pMIk9fBwzwOhMn0kBA9X3aXSTvxSDVklcYGhbFdg-AF-2OwuQLZVaFS8jJD1s4e7NEUsLLlfh2JAOqICiZIXoGNUNq8PE-ckkn_XeMDQ/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421568338739020642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDOQR6FwQaxm3viaCn0FKb7oRGFvS5kUTIx-pMIk9fBwzwOhMn0kBA9X3aXSTvxSDVklcYGhbFdg-AF-2OwuQLZVaFS8jJD1s4e7NEUsLLlfh2JAOqICiZIXoGNUNq8PE-ckkn_XeMDQ/s400/012.JPG" /></a>Small Reindeer using same pattern as above. These stand 6 inches tall not including their antlers. Made in the exact same fashion as the large ones except on a smaller scale of course. The one in the middle has a pine wreath with rusty bell and the other two have a holly wreath with rusty bell.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff0000;">~ALL SOLD~</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEjvUOFJfSObPfBeHiVT8XWQm4Lq6PCkWi6I_g-Imcb58sXe4hChiKDDHDHPsc1tFpYYoTGNymcDnPDm5wBJQoFt1onhYZ1QlNpk1Qh88VsUfbf1v0B2_ZV8Ji1sbdOQ3jTOGO0VQUxU/s1600-h/014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421568110896464546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEjvUOFJfSObPfBeHiVT8XWQm4Lq6PCkWi6I_g-Imcb58sXe4hChiKDDHDHPsc1tFpYYoTGNymcDnPDm5wBJQoFt1onhYZ1QlNpk1Qh88VsUfbf1v0B2_ZV8Ji1sbdOQ3jTOGO0VQUxU/s400/014.JPG" /></a> Free-standing Prim Santa. Made from painted muslin using a pattern from <a href="http://oldecountrycupboard.blogspot.com/">The Old Country Cupboard</a>. Sculpted nose and stitched eyes. His beard, mustache and hat and sleeve trim is stained Warm & Natural. He stands 17 inches tall. His hangtag reads Old St. Nick.<br />Was $35, Now $25, plus shipping<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpz8-MNUjChy1zGxvtg5iHT_yNkBGYt8l5MULc51eZZ5o5K-OASW6FSi2nlzTfRItyLEsLj3xqU_6PeZ9KFL_AHlR50b5eBE1YKA_IGu68uwB2NfP4tFAs95mruxAkPQmmgHx8rHmUYQ/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421567899893863282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpz8-MNUjChy1zGxvtg5iHT_yNkBGYt8l5MULc51eZZ5o5K-OASW6FSi2nlzTfRItyLEsLj3xqU_6PeZ9KFL_AHlR50b5eBE1YKA_IGu68uwB2NfP4tFAs95mruxAkPQmmgHx8rHmUYQ/s400/016.JPG" /></a>Medium "Mama" Bear Ornies. Made using a Crows Roost Prims pattern. These stand 10 inches tall. I did not put hangers on these- they are sized more for shelf sitters. Made in the same fashion as the little bears above.<br />Was $15, Now $ 10 each or $ 18 for both, plus shipping.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oWS6dRAW14UH09GvNtnj7QlWXMsOlelfUBTpwPO3rBBfDygTeyGnszJXrg-jn_eINCX4fCH8noSsordLOJcFAKmhsc6m92ArcZKOSsX4J7CiSwoNbaOGd6Yv28jbybuGB0yQmQkH4Yw/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421567697191449186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oWS6dRAW14UH09GvNtnj7QlWXMsOlelfUBTpwPO3rBBfDygTeyGnszJXrg-jn_eINCX4fCH8noSsordLOJcFAKmhsc6m92ArcZKOSsX4J7CiSwoNbaOGd6Yv28jbybuGB0yQmQkH4Yw/s400/019.JPG" /></a>Large "Papa" Bear Santa Shelf sitter/ornie. He stands 11 1/2 inches tall. Made the same as the other bears above. He does have a loop in his back to hang or you can display him as a shelf sitter as shown. His hangtag has a mini chenille candy cane with a sprig of greenery and rusty bell attatched and reads "Beary Christmas to You...".<br />Was $18, Now $13, plus shipping.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4GxBI-XwLuTU7J79_t0fXXf9vjuZx46yqg7YsQ2tjhy1TDGwgCsr7381jeOeEGMxLGX3uPBuhp4PWYIe2seodrjfrg3SXXEG7cosMPBYDSiQndn7AWw99D2Z4fSwNBT5J1pMCWAYiMY/s1600-h/020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 326px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421567453061108626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4GxBI-XwLuTU7J79_t0fXXf9vjuZx46yqg7YsQ2tjhy1TDGwgCsr7381jeOeEGMxLGX3uPBuhp4PWYIe2seodrjfrg3SXXEG7cosMPBYDSiQndn7AWw99D2Z4fSwNBT5J1pMCWAYiMY/s400/020.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br />This girl was the only raggedy I had left. I made her using a pattern from <a href="http://www.chestnutjunction.com/">Chestnut Junction</a>. Prim stitched face, rusty star necklace and wool yarn hair tied into pigtails. She has painted shoes and stockings underneath and wears aged muslin pantaloons. Her bottom is boxed and weighted to sit nicely. Was $35, Now $28, plus shipping.</div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-50083229563845534442009-12-24T22:43:00.001-08:002009-12-31T15:59:55.354-08:00A little behind......and an after Christmas SALE coming very soon...Yes I am running behind, yet again...LOL. I had started this post on the 23rd and had every intention to get it posted then, but we still had so much last minute stuff to get done- you know- cooking, cleaning, even some shopping....then it was Christmas Day and the next thing I know a week has already gone by and the New Year will be upon us tonight....it sure has zipped right by!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 295px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 397px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421496788910580546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittryz80RRsuZVhMjlHGFmdiBMs4uCIcM4fe8xyWDDAkN-QH9It7z3vzxpa4G1QcGwbYO2MqFUq_w0sYIoIc-7PMRYoa1ytZvt_ItvSezrVS8XEFwYel0LePjvE93gKRS53J9IvAhVxWU/s400/023.JPG" />I mentioned in my last post about my TLOFA secret ornie swap and I can finally share them with you! There are 11 total......<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 403px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421500461376218370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOR30v8G_3lD4-vVCxd4Px4iEGcrT5zWpyn05hNRJ_vOKhzPrcbcbJsXZs2w5FnTd6OOG1rb0c6Hm0iVKtTyUmA-J6_Wp_24_uzmFbxfNfu1S6jqeuXRMOuDMrVmXVYNUDDNBfQ9jBAsU/s400/047.JPG" />The gingerbread and angel on the top are from my friend Joleen aka <a href="http://www.theprimitivebucket.blogspot.com/">theprimitivebucket</a>, the penguin is from Lisa aka <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/brush*strokesn*stitches/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">brush*strokesn*stitches</a>, the two snowmen are from Chris aka <a href="http://theantiquepallet.blogspot.com/">theantiquepallet</a>......<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5iMKz-TPbyXKiFO0dL_EBAgCwcA2c5B9akyG3cbxg-S3rq9gIKOXFGW5hdtzuG7ocuHm8vgnYO9eVzDb-H-_v1ArYCWSzSkTIY6OeoKW2z9mFq1cpKh7Oo6OSDjYbBxZxJCifBAhOws/s1600-h/044.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421496432914258210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5iMKz-TPbyXKiFO0dL_EBAgCwcA2c5B9akyG3cbxg-S3rq9gIKOXFGW5hdtzuG7ocuHm8vgnYO9eVzDb-H-_v1ArYCWSzSkTIY6OeoKW2z9mFq1cpKh7Oo6OSDjYbBxZxJCifBAhOws/s400/044.JPG" /></a> The hammered copper heart ornie is from Tanya aka <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/pollyscissors/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">pollyscissors</a>, the snowman is from Barb aka <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/barbscountryprims/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">barbscountryprims</a>, the stocking is from Pat aka <a href="http://ahlcoopedup.blogspot.com/">ahlcoopedup</a>, the angel is from Mary aka <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/polkadothill/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25">polkadothill</a>, the heart is from Norrine aka <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/grungegoddessprimitives">grungegoddesprimitives</a>, and the peppermint sticks label ornie is from Susie aka <a href="http://yankeelaneprimitives.blogspot.com/">yankeelaneprimitives</a>.....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-ghnQa6w7eDmKIetaxEsxweGTm5RSeU5NfIlsPYTMf0a3JhxZqJowhqHiuOdFgXTsYzFUYOkxVG_MexxqycVHZoCNX2H1cQWQVLyTfjZtKSMsghWTSj97pn9sSR9-mtPm9BCz312Pso/s1600-h/028.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421495985486432898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-ghnQa6w7eDmKIetaxEsxweGTm5RSeU5NfIlsPYTMf0a3JhxZqJowhqHiuOdFgXTsYzFUYOkxVG_MexxqycVHZoCNX2H1cQWQVLyTfjZtKSMsghWTSj97pn9sSR9-mtPm9BCz312Pso/s400/028.JPG" /></a> And these were a few pics I had taken back on the 23rd of my drysink with some Christmas decor in the dining room......that piece of homespun hides our air conditioner...I need to make some kind of wall hanging to go there or something...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9K_l70tlE56uWmushHYSZpLlkVG32RcoDCKXT11xLG4NKm5WkmQrD42fyUvsVRHSb_xyNd4xOqRj3SBVhO4pX1zK7CuV3F0t84WmVxhEN4vc_xXlKHSJypaV_-wLAoqjWAhjnJTOsuSI/s1600-h/031.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421495809577534818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9K_l70tlE56uWmushHYSZpLlkVG32RcoDCKXT11xLG4NKm5WkmQrD42fyUvsVRHSb_xyNd4xOqRj3SBVhO4pX1zK7CuV3F0t84WmVxhEN4vc_xXlKHSJypaV_-wLAoqjWAhjnJTOsuSI/s400/031.JPG" /></a> What's funny is the pie safe I got a few weeks ago and this dry sink- I just realized their crackled paint color and texture match <em>exactly</em>.....I've had this dry sink for about 4 years now and the two pieces were bought from two totally different places....isn't that great? :0) It's like I was meant to have them hee hee!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRZ_vWt8SgXwVQIiGa8Rg3B33B-fUUK5-CjoUEnm7E2zGqXtcH3BDxi5j4N-7kFDV2v5T_W8rONDg2jEpLhiHioVD8qIVnR7H8uhsgxKwkvr4siZOzntk37PQ2odtk2uzSPtJVda6z9E/s1600-h/023.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421495636800039858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrRZ_vWt8SgXwVQIiGa8Rg3B33B-fUUK5-CjoUEnm7E2zGqXtcH3BDxi5j4N-7kFDV2v5T_W8rONDg2jEpLhiHioVD8qIVnR7H8uhsgxKwkvr4siZOzntk37PQ2odtk2uzSPtJVda6z9E/s400/023.JPG" /></a>I did end up having a box of Christmas leftovers from Twelve Days and I have decided I am going to post them here for sale at a discount. I finished taking pictures, just need to have time to sit down and edit them and then get them loaded on here. That's what I'll be working on tonight while I ring in the new year. LOL. Craig is working tonight so it's just me and the kids. I would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! </div></div></div></div></div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-11190622221070155022009-12-20T10:40:00.000-08:002009-12-20T12:41:27.922-08:00Wonderful surprises in the mail!!Believe it or not, the post office has been my favorite place lately. LOL. Seriously!<br /> First off, I won one of Sandy's giveaways on her blog~ <a href="http://oldecountrycupboard.blogspot.com/">The Olde Country Cupboard</a> and was lucky enough to get this wonderful black doll! I just LOVE her and my picture does not do her justice- she is so prim in person and fits in great with everything else! She is my first black doll and I just love her to pieces!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9aYXCTHtVPGliJ40qcYVRurrHQh5FMbVyeCEnOrhm3I1SZYTbDGtAKsahYo2RDBXOvKuvDWm9kHkAncW81keU1MWXJMT_h39JypVEULx_8jjMBxVL40eNQNOrw7MESzAMiBMuOghEH4c/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417392260580229666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9aYXCTHtVPGliJ40qcYVRurrHQh5FMbVyeCEnOrhm3I1SZYTbDGtAKsahYo2RDBXOvKuvDWm9kHkAncW81keU1MWXJMT_h39JypVEULx_8jjMBxVL40eNQNOrw7MESzAMiBMuOghEH4c/s400/003.JPG" /></a> Sandy also threw in 6 packages of her soy wax tarts. (there are only 5 pictured cuz I already had some in my warmer...hee hee...) I could smell them even before I got the box open and they are <em>wonderful</em>. Thank you so much Sandy for having such a great giveaway and being soooo generous with your goodies!! :0)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGRWFM1-LqSUzGcKkD4snXmkixVrCm7E6QN3kXwnCN0QztJITh3uwPm6CfSj8LJHnHzlDowYr48xu8O7gWXKlBXH6xRtHF3SshpakE5Tnd7TM1sPAn_d3YvSV3mKqztCX20ZcVp0mO7M/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417392062960152738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGRWFM1-LqSUzGcKkD4snXmkixVrCm7E6QN3kXwnCN0QztJITh3uwPm6CfSj8LJHnHzlDowYr48xu8O7gWXKlBXH6xRtHF3SshpakE5Tnd7TM1sPAn_d3YvSV3mKqztCX20ZcVp0mO7M/s400/001.JPG" /></a> I participated in all the ornie swaps we had in my ebay groups. The first was our <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=PLOA&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_sop=1&_dmpt=Folk_Art&_odkw=TLOFA&_osacat=0">PLOA</a> ornie swap and I was the lucky recipient of one of Chris's (<a href="http://theantiquepallet.blogspot.com/">theantiquepallet</a>) painted books! It is sooo gorgeous! I have it on top if my pie safe and it may stay there for a while! :0) You can't really see in the pic, but glass glitter is all over the front and it has the most beautiful sparkle. Thank you Chris! I treasure all the wonderful things you've made me! <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_1CDuQJNbRjXdTLEUmu6C0nj4fFwgwZHzAX1X3gxylMeWeDqm5wUeY5LElLIGb1btKASLHyt3k0XCAW7cYJRXCm2DVpkzbTnytn0nZEhsn70M-dhAxf0Zyd8EH9SpfA3cVQpSHF5WQk/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417390857945453634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt_1CDuQJNbRjXdTLEUmu6C0nj4fFwgwZHzAX1X3gxylMeWeDqm5wUeY5LElLIGb1btKASLHyt3k0XCAW7cYJRXCm2DVpkzbTnytn0nZEhsn70M-dhAxf0Zyd8EH9SpfA3cVQpSHF5WQk/s400/011.JPG" /></a> Next was our <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2467&_nkw=PFATT&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1">PFATT</a> swap. Aren't these ornies beautiful? The cross-stitch Santa is from Kathy~<a href="http://www.kathysprims.blogspot.com/">Kathy's Prims</a>, the Green Cone ornie is from Nancy~<a href="http://www.nancymalay.blogspot.com/">Nancy Malay</a>, The Angel painting is from Karen~<a href="http://lovellaranch.blogspot.com/">Lovella Ranch</a>, and the little matchbox ornie is from Zinnia~<a href="http://zinniasart.blogspot.com/">Zinnia's Art</a>. I put them on my 4 foot tree I have specifically for my swap ornies and they look great with all the others from swaps past....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0L4x3A6gqfW4lsDM82aWxWriqlXnvdI9HiGMkV2UrTBtngAUoty4U53Z1MPw5KBTI-ja2FG6Vorym7ZLs-j4aWTWOZz1lmfWUBcLB8ei94lu1JF-Jb80AIyAnTzll7kv2l7I_sWnSa3M/s1600-h/020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 272px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417390566046275682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0L4x3A6gqfW4lsDM82aWxWriqlXnvdI9HiGMkV2UrTBtngAUoty4U53Z1MPw5KBTI-ja2FG6Vorym7ZLs-j4aWTWOZz1lmfWUBcLB8ei94lu1JF-Jb80AIyAnTzll7kv2l7I_sWnSa3M/s400/020.JPG" /></a> I did also get my ornies from my <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=TLOFA&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_sop=1&_odkw=PFATT&_osacat=0">TLOFA</a> swap, but we have to wait for everyone to get their box before we post pics so we don't ruin the surprise. We make an ornie for each person in the swap, then when we get our box back, we get an ornie from each person, too. It was a great turnout and I got some really wonderful ornies! Hopefully in the next few days I can share some more pics with you. :0) I might also have a few more Christmas pics, too.</div></div></div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-30954518777996344582009-12-10T10:15:00.000-08:002009-12-16T12:17:18.568-08:00Christmas pics to share and link to my Santa and Snowgirl dolls....I'll try to leave this post longer on pictures (there are LOTS!) and shorter on words if I can... :0) Enjoy!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUirgV2FB4y1lJpT8DEzSSG4QLlYKd_3zPIRiFllsmWajIXI5N50iqhWKajOnRkxdLSHAJZXbQU3n0pC32bkeZATKxo4QkQyRM2VStAT_M7ZS2JKuGXH7GCtbDnjEu6SFxTSnj8L-YaEw/s1600-h/01.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413678243214499026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUirgV2FB4y1lJpT8DEzSSG4QLlYKd_3zPIRiFllsmWajIXI5N50iqhWKajOnRkxdLSHAJZXbQU3n0pC32bkeZATKxo4QkQyRM2VStAT_M7ZS2JKuGXH7GCtbDnjEu6SFxTSnj8L-YaEw/s400/01.JPG" /></a> My Santa and an old quilt bear.....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBghhZrhHpW8u0E6eG-IF6tV_-G7pKaOj3LM1GmO_5hON_O7GWAWLvnXiVXZPW3p7MzJdfjCPehgWPDkGRaE2qD1Rku7M2_mB_Is47Ixs426wNb2806RxDsPFdAam4CL6RyKXQH1HYca4/s1600-h/00.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413678040091197538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBghhZrhHpW8u0E6eG-IF6tV_-G7pKaOj3LM1GmO_5hON_O7GWAWLvnXiVXZPW3p7MzJdfjCPehgWPDkGRaE2qD1Rku7M2_mB_Is47Ixs426wNb2806RxDsPFdAam4CL6RyKXQH1HYca4/s400/00.JPG" /></a> I realized I never shared finished pics of the entryway after we did all the work on the front room this spring. The flooring is still the old vinyl, but this winter we are going to carry the wood flooring through the entryway and also replace it with the carpet on the stairs. We will also be replacing the dated railing, too. We're waiting to do the base trim against the wall until the floor is finished....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdd_stQJqs778wDEG96iKTo_t3GM7efTvbgC23wqg-T5AF05Oei3AE6bA8Hk9GSpO7HAtIOjYsWqqg6z18LmdB33MfTqDLfasOMpg8bzU8CFlbTyLKgDs4-55MI7NyLdPpnqzaqiPHfw/s1600-h/02.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413677775532738802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdd_stQJqs778wDEG96iKTo_t3GM7efTvbgC23wqg-T5AF05Oei3AE6bA8Hk9GSpO7HAtIOjYsWqqg6z18LmdB33MfTqDLfasOMpg8bzU8CFlbTyLKgDs4-55MI7NyLdPpnqzaqiPHfw/s400/02.JPG" /></a>In case you were wondering- the spots on the rug in the entry are just melted snow....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPz9e9l1WdcG0pYU0agSlp7wim2S2yD7dvFghRjpdzny36oCPSAXyAp9y_kHPadTD9zCo-gSSCgVFQHGevTvXeY95DXgyalq88DKyda3OyCPSROFXSTn7iD7Aqy_QRVKAGEWfNI1FubU/s1600-h/03.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413677599641217586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPz9e9l1WdcG0pYU0agSlp7wim2S2yD7dvFghRjpdzny36oCPSAXyAp9y_kHPadTD9zCo-gSSCgVFQHGevTvXeY95DXgyalq88DKyda3OyCPSROFXSTn7iD7Aqy_QRVKAGEWfNI1FubU/s400/03.JPG" /></a> I love my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">redware</span> crock! I got it back in October from the <a href="http://www.theprimitivecorner.net/store/Default.asp">Primitive Corner</a>. I got the last one they had and they said it was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">backordered</span> until next spring. I was a lucky girl.... :0)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ7bBeT4S9mkE8COQWcm9rSttpA3D599Fb4VbT9BConKfm8GL2TiPLP0KzxQmG-qFlS21caLazzFH9jelqm-YP0zSbnjWKaFup39TfktE2_cTLO4LsxZE2V8GqnvWYHsi2WdxnbyPsLE/s1600-h/04.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413677381845299986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQ7bBeT4S9mkE8COQWcm9rSttpA3D599Fb4VbT9BConKfm8GL2TiPLP0KzxQmG-qFlS21caLazzFH9jelqm-YP0zSbnjWKaFup39TfktE2_cTLO4LsxZE2V8GqnvWYHsi2WdxnbyPsLE/s400/04.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1i2S6jiPVr8TOwdF1gEzDGO3Lda6lHbZkWRoUdcsiRhp2yHetcV0UrWOaSk5WssfUcMzHhAs3dNGooR9lLnlnpbsJJugeehV9RK3lyGlFlTDdoDqcPgE3wjW0c3FlUz-TdE7hmx5ss4/s1600-h/05.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413677160181420706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE1i2S6jiPVr8TOwdF1gEzDGO3Lda6lHbZkWRoUdcsiRhp2yHetcV0UrWOaSk5WssfUcMzHhAs3dNGooR9lLnlnpbsJJugeehV9RK3lyGlFlTDdoDqcPgE3wjW0c3FlUz-TdE7hmx5ss4/s400/05.JPG" /></a> The view into the front room from the entry...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlAI9q_v4_HDLE5I6cklvwqLGPN4GuFvwlBZcNjHSiToGeeKp0xVoSr-hTOyO29M8CoL76gs5GwU2DsT_br83I2PrVRCeUTAEFUPSYAzBYiqPjdRDwmEvdyL-T3b8yVfgoqMlNIa55Ic/s1600-h/5.5.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413676866023236530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlAI9q_v4_HDLE5I6cklvwqLGPN4GuFvwlBZcNjHSiToGeeKp0xVoSr-hTOyO29M8CoL76gs5GwU2DsT_br83I2PrVRCeUTAEFUPSYAzBYiqPjdRDwmEvdyL-T3b8yVfgoqMlNIa55Ic/s400/5.5.JPG" /></a> Santa came early and gave me an early Christmas/birthday gift (My b-day is on the 27th..)......this GORGEOUS pie safe! I LOVE it!! And its the perfect fit here in this little corner...<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjz0pK5P_HD14BIcsCziFh_IwnuM3vgBr7ecVGRzjML6h6fVzf9iVJGZaC1THv7v9W_rxKGWnt17gkVwJKNFdWhLzqzG_C8LkbmwCwaaxnHey-43JefXfSTilQpb4tGDHECzJhvUH-Nw/s1600-h/06.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413676393220600498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjz0pK5P_HD14BIcsCziFh_IwnuM3vgBr7ecVGRzjML6h6fVzf9iVJGZaC1THv7v9W_rxKGWnt17gkVwJKNFdWhLzqzG_C8LkbmwCwaaxnHey-43JefXfSTilQpb4tGDHECzJhvUH-Nw/s400/06.JPG" /></a>I love how the punched tin panels have rusted and only a bit of the silver finish remains...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5ooRhKMMQHQq9ZT0Fx6arw8fNgIRlpoP9cOniIrU11afgEiQfBUp6O5sURdvlV_oujAIlTD34HwODj1N0ySNUf3V0tS6PjQFOb1r72QxvjuxAkqjCYxIZP9ah2RCCm1Jn85rzqQ4GtE/s1600-h/07.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413676201157345154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ5ooRhKMMQHQq9ZT0Fx6arw8fNgIRlpoP9cOniIrU11afgEiQfBUp6O5sURdvlV_oujAIlTD34HwODj1N0ySNUf3V0tS6PjQFOb1r72QxvjuxAkqjCYxIZP9ah2RCCm1Jn85rzqQ4GtE/s400/07.JPG" /></a> That's another one of <a href="http://kittredgemercantile.blogspot.com/">Kathy's</a> bears.....I have three of them and they are wonderful. I even have a teeny mini one that she made from old quilt just like the others I have...<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCiCx8cYhEi4r_oQdf-1zSZJYSqdxiXxIb2HQzUcM7vf5F7IYExHq4bf2gaYFJJtY2J-JwkYAIRvPAr6H6nEn7luYod4ztkFD7PE0oDPQVyxwKNIs5xNX9cTtPL_k5QhHb7RTTPgSsWNw/s1600-h/08.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413676033171200082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCiCx8cYhEi4r_oQdf-1zSZJYSqdxiXxIb2HQzUcM7vf5F7IYExHq4bf2gaYFJJtY2J-JwkYAIRvPAr6H6nEn7luYod4ztkFD7PE0oDPQVyxwKNIs5xNX9cTtPL_k5QhHb7RTTPgSsWNw/s400/08.JPG" /></a> The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">snowgirl</span> hanging on the cabinet where I took her pictures.......<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G98dz9iRdEJKh3Ct4iCA8QA8iQm7sNUXEJxMRJZpdFZSQRSldui6XCWSI61f_aHqYeFxZi6yZiZ3H93yhqO4IxzuFO8BuBu30TVuUMfc9uwMgTtuWSqWYP-haBePRjScc4sPDpVkw6s/s1600-h/09.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413675679515675154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2G98dz9iRdEJKh3Ct4iCA8QA8iQm7sNUXEJxMRJZpdFZSQRSldui6XCWSI61f_aHqYeFxZi6yZiZ3H93yhqO4IxzuFO8BuBu30TVuUMfc9uwMgTtuWSqWYP-haBePRjScc4sPDpVkw6s/s400/09.JPG" /></a> Our tree......we have had such crappy, cold weather here lately we never made it up on the mountain. The kids would have been miserable and cold, which would have defeated the whole point of going to cut our own tree...so we went to the tree lot and Sage picked out this white pine.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzl-mmfLlcifYnvIgJdEV59Zx438LY39Zm8LobwQ4Xna8Rr-osKHdFA9BqOEmnh8DswvPF_zCgonaWm02LqcL63czKEXDpmBoVrLGbEh2CyjmZeyx-RS6Fpcq-kjksNOE57UCKVZ2Q6A/s1600-h/10.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413675456907837570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzl-mmfLlcifYnvIgJdEV59Zx438LY39Zm8LobwQ4Xna8Rr-osKHdFA9BqOEmnh8DswvPF_zCgonaWm02LqcL63czKEXDpmBoVrLGbEh2CyjmZeyx-RS6Fpcq-kjksNOE57UCKVZ2Q6A/s400/10.JPG" /></a> One thing we didn't realize until we started to decorate it was that while it is a beautiful tree with ultra soft needles, you can't hang heavy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">ornies</span> on it. I had to omit my 4 inch jingle bells because it looked like a weeping willow and all the branches are slender and droop very easily. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">LOL</span>. We hung only lightweight <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">ornies</span> on the outside and buried the heavier ones inside the tree.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKLwvC4sm3_B9NWWw_BPNO6w0Q0LHDN3r5Lu9Kv-uZC_XxX2jHy05PvWxbSud1yI3XZo2Sz_oDFg_SINabjKzScx3jM7ztZf67wLMyVPjefLfaJvY_3RWrzkOvZpt5Oma91bI6XrgdkU/s1600-h/11.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413675202245054786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKLwvC4sm3_B9NWWw_BPNO6w0Q0LHDN3r5Lu9Kv-uZC_XxX2jHy05PvWxbSud1yI3XZo2Sz_oDFg_SINabjKzScx3jM7ztZf67wLMyVPjefLfaJvY_3RWrzkOvZpt5Oma91bI6XrgdkU/s400/11.JPG" /></a> Our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">fireplace</span> and mantel......I love those stockings hanging there. I got them back in September from <a href="http://www.oldefarmcreek.com/store/Default.asp"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Olde</span> Farm Creek </a>and I'm glad I did- I heard from a friend she has sold out of them now....<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN94FRhNWy9Win4ihLF1UCKrhseNBtYZ5UTM-CmgZHar7plaIh9EyQ_FKsRjjsYIFIX6M2FU75itNhknGw3VS976L1ygjE_fO7_jidSzbev4wEAf31jOa5KursfBJKKh9mU6BlUb9L9c/s1600-h/12.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413675019841589154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKN94FRhNWy9Win4ihLF1UCKrhseNBtYZ5UTM-CmgZHar7plaIh9EyQ_FKsRjjsYIFIX6M2FU75itNhknGw3VS976L1ygjE_fO7_jidSzbev4wEAf31jOa5KursfBJKKh9mU6BlUb9L9c/s400/12.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlw8PANPgG7EHWwYQfNOSP23Y79F4Gkz5hPNl2aMOSwQ6BFILaZBqpp9nNAsyFTWKJbDDdp3nM0Mxr4xj10Z7RziSCFcAPMfErETg_Sse6wlHeaxoPfBpybf8FyBhDtWYpKph2EWSzBHo/s1600-h/13.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413674810759807378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlw8PANPgG7EHWwYQfNOSP23Y79F4Gkz5hPNl2aMOSwQ6BFILaZBqpp9nNAsyFTWKJbDDdp3nM0Mxr4xj10Z7RziSCFcAPMfErETg_Sse6wlHeaxoPfBpybf8FyBhDtWYpKph2EWSzBHo/s400/13.JPG" /></a>I did end up getting a chance to edit the auctions and got my snowgirl and Santa on eBay finally....click <a href="http://shop.ebay.com/star*spangled*pretties/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340">HERE</a> to see them... </div><div>I have a few Christmas decorations in my kitchen and such, but I'll save those for another post- this one's long enough. I should get going.....I have some signs I have to finish for the shop in town, then get Sage from school in a bit. Hope you liked my pics! :0) </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-70782679446403193302009-12-09T12:52:00.001-08:002009-12-09T13:16:49.670-08:00New Folk Art Santa....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9AHhmURlgrGmZiwrNm1K_IBMjfRWSQhc4L2H8LeRkApdqeQw8qZqdQzIg56zrFcK0FLwE3rMEwPvYmA9f318WXf5-vfBS4-sqFuMnifj3QTaot95obAHderkbNlov1NafpLKRCzvJE0/s1600-h/025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413342476777317698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9AHhmURlgrGmZiwrNm1K_IBMjfRWSQhc4L2H8LeRkApdqeQw8qZqdQzIg56zrFcK0FLwE3rMEwPvYmA9f318WXf5-vfBS4-sqFuMnifj3QTaot95obAHderkbNlov1NafpLKRCzvJE0/s400/025.JPG" /></a> I just finished this dude this afternoon ...... I'm still editing his other pictures- so this is all for a sneak peek. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hee</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">hee</span>...I made him from one of Kim's (<a href="http://www.thesmilinggoat.blogspot.com/">thesmilinggoat</a>)patterns. I am planning on listing him on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">eBay</span> tomorrow night, if all goes well and I have the time. This last week has been fairly busy for me- I was down for a few days last week with a bit of a stomach bug- must have been a touch of whatever has been going around so that put a cramp in things for a few days....but things are back to normal now (whew!) and I've been busy busy making <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ornies</span> for a few group swaps. I'd like to wait for the recipients to get theirs before I share any pics- wouldn't want to ruin the surprise, now would I? :0) I have some packages to get in the mail, so I have to scoot, but I will be back later to post a few more pics of Santa and give his <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">eBay</span> link when he's listed. I also have a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">snowgirl</span> doll I made a while back- I'll probably list her, too. Oh, and I will have few Christmas pics from around the house to share as well........Be back later! :0)<br />-Jody~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7420220286278249845.post-81525263517187124282009-12-01T08:18:00.000-08:002009-12-01T17:10:21.294-08:00PFATT Blog Christmas Giveaway is now underway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7xcqpsQoEum65wq93_8s8MxSfbkwjhs2-0qBATyB6lSbrttJTuBQpWX1QGbdNXrp1dsHsnO13gkfng5zSJrDlUC1lE5fEq0jAjqXIhGOBJUGRO2XeT58J2K3j_H1xiFY0jxMIYmeqHU/s1600/003-2-1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410303456254974658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz7xcqpsQoEum65wq93_8s8MxSfbkwjhs2-0qBATyB6lSbrttJTuBQpWX1QGbdNXrp1dsHsnO13gkfng5zSJrDlUC1lE5fEq0jAjqXIhGOBJUGRO2XeT58J2K3j_H1xiFY0jxMIYmeqHU/s400/003-2-1%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a> Well, the PFATT Blog giveaway is now up and running. This large pinkeep is my handmade I donated (I made it using a <a href="http://www.patternmart.com/patterns/search/section/All/Jenny+Hoffman/All">Jenny Hoffman</a> design)- there are 14 awesome handmades up for grabs, so be sure to stop by the PFATT Blog~ <a href="http://pfatt.blogspot.com/">CLICK HERE</a>~ to go have a peek! To enter the giveaway, you will need to visit the PFATT blog and leave a comment under the giveaway post. You have from December 1st until December 7th to enter. If you post it on your blog and let them know, they will enter you twice! Good luck to all!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHrIiCzvvhSlrptbBwoxgsVfgyej69A85KAGCeVhyphenhyphenpWp1NLnEqlAkq47VMFCDobUJksCasZi7y47eZyqzwEbtZnTqZpcWwvH7bRW8bVvvibR_MaM5JJZRTFMZ9tYzEPAVCs6CqbJS1Ig/s1600/001+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 283px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410303309328906162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuHrIiCzvvhSlrptbBwoxgsVfgyej69A85KAGCeVhyphenhyphenpWp1NLnEqlAkq47VMFCDobUJksCasZi7y47eZyqzwEbtZnTqZpcWwvH7bRW8bVvvibR_MaM5JJZRTFMZ9tYzEPAVCs6CqbJS1Ig/s400/001+-+Copy.JPG" /></a>I just had to share this! Sage had her kindergarten Christmas program last night and I got this cute pic of her and Chad all dressed up before we left. Of course the cat thought he had to be in the picture, too. LOL. I thought they looked so handsome! The program went well and all the little kindergarteners were so cute singing in their little voices. Then at the end, Santa himself showed up and handed out candy canes to all the kids and that was the highloght of the evening for them- you should have seen their little eyes light up! </div><div>I am working on a Santa for ebay, hoping to get him done in the next few days or so. Lately I have been working on Christmas gifts and putting up our Christmas decorations. Craig is off this coming weekend, so I think we are going to go cut a Christmas tree on the mountain, which is always fun. I should get back to work I suppose. I'll post when I get my Santa done. </div>~Star Spangled Pretties~http://www.blogger.com/profile/17624004204306931738noreply@blogger.com3