New Header

I'm ready for fall.......and I love Halloween, hence, a new header. Still loving free motion stitching so much.

(from an embroidery pattern-don't remember where from)

So much fun!!

Grateful

Sorry to be posting so late for Pink Saturday. Went with my daughters to buy some maternity things and today I'm going help her clean her house since she had all her windows changed and there's dust everywhere.  GRATEFUL that I can help, GRATEFUL that I have all my kids to love and love me and GRATEFUL to live in such a wonderful world where there are so many helping hands for those in need.

Today I'm linking with Beverly and Kelee for this cause. Please leave a comment for a donation!!

Here is the video to watch about Charlie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHrxLfwAdsk&feature=player_embedded


Thanks!

Pink Saturday

Another week has flown by and school will be starting soon for Georgia and Gabe. So exciting!! I made some bows for Georgia and she decided to put them all in last night~a la "Fancy Nancy" style!

And these little rascals are as endearing as ever, Gabe winking at everyone and Avery with her first little pigtails!

Can't wait for Ollie to join them to add to all the commotion!

Checking out the other Pinkies tomorrow. Today is my dh's bday and we're going eat out at a new restaurant dtb (down the bayou). Can't wait!!

Pink Saturday

Making beaucoup things right now not including the bedding and chair cover for Ollie's nursery. Here's two more pics of some pink items for all the pinkies at How Sweet the Sound. Y'all have a wonderful weekend and stay cool if you can!!

For my bathroom wall................

 For a birthday gift...........

Busy days

Sandestin.........

Gifts for my sisters.......

Fourth of July cake........

Angus the Attic Monster for Ollie.......

Dot the Fashion Monster for Georgia.....

Pirate Cakepops for Kt's shower.....

Pirate cake (Melanie)..........

Check out the tat........

Polly wants a baby........

Baby treasures..............

An clothesline full of pirate clothes.......

The totally happy mom to be.........

I hope to be posting more pics this week!!

Fourth of July Door Banner

A quick and inexpensive tutorial for a Patriotic door decoration.

Accordion fold 3 pieces 4" x 12" of red, white and blue paper. I used my scoring board. Tape each piece together to make a complete circle.

Layer this piece on top of a solid 12" x 12" scrapbook paper covered with another crumpled piece of 12" x 12" patriotic scrapbook paper. I distressed my papers and highlighted some areas with brown ink.

Add a bingo card embellished with stars and backed with a red paper cut 1/2" bigger than the card. Highlight the number 4.  Also add another element like a flashcard. I used an F card and typed the remainder of the word Freedom. I also holepunched a star shape on the flashcard.

Add some more tags at the bottom. I used a red tag with a Fourth of July rub on and another tag attached with a star brad. I aged the pieces with more brown ink.

Place some grommets at the tope to attach ribbon to hang it.

Added vintage ribbon and tie your banner to an old wooden hanger.

A new Fourth of July banner!

Enjoy and have a Happy, safe Fourth!!

Happy Fourth to all my Pink Saturday friends too!  Stay safe and celebrate well!!

Summer Bounty

Been busy making Mock Strawberry Jam and Candied Jalapenos. The first is deliciously sweet and made with figs. The second is sooooo hot but sweet too. My kids love both and I always try to make extra for Christmas presents or just a little housewarming gift.

Next I want to try another preserve, Sweet Onion Marmalade with smoked bacon in it. That sounds yummy too!!