I'm honored by tags/awards, however, I never have time and cant just pick a few of you girls !! Thanks so much for understanding!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
LINK TO GHOST LETTER & GHOST FIXED
Sorry about the link to the Ghost Letter, Mason Jars & Errie Lumniaries not working...I have corrected them and the link to Graphic Pretties also... Thanks for letting me know!
22 Sledding Images!
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22 Sledding Images Today we have a delightful collection of Sledding
Images! Sledding has long been a favorite Winter pastime, for kids, as well
as adult...
Caramelized Bacon Jam Tarts
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This delectable appetizer is on my hit list for this Christmas Season. The
mixture of bacon and caramelized onions will be the perfect appetizer for
any...
2024, rolling to an end
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Jack gave me a pottery class for my birthday and I have been dutifully
playing in clay for the past few Mondays. No one there has suggested that
I am a na...
Sourdough Discard Blueberry Muffins
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If you have sourdough discard that needs to be used, these sourdough
blueberry muffins are a must make.
These Bakery Style Sourdough Blueberry Muffins ar...
Summer musings
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Hello all!
Time keeps speeding along, and it is hard to believe that my last post was
January 3rd.
I wish blogging was as much a part of things as it u...
Primitive Halloween Bats!
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Now available in my Etsy Shop! These cutie Bats are so fun to decorate for
Halloween! On a wreath or on a Halloween Tree! Etsy Shop
They measure 2.5" t...
The Sunflowers Have Bloomed
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I now have all the blocks done for the farm animal quilt. It's a pretty
laid back Labor Day around here. Nothing doing. For some reason, this has
never bee...
Farmhouse Fun
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My son was lucky enough to be able to rent a farmhouse that was built in
the late 1800s. It still has some of the original charm mixed with some
really bad...
Christmas Cards In August?!
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Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by today. I have a post to share
with you over on Therm O Web's blog for a set of Christmas cards that I
made with...
Hat Coloring Pages Printable
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Easter Hat Coloring Pages Coloring Pages To Print Coloring Pages Free
Coloring Pages
Full Page Image With Words Winter Hat Craft Winter Crafts Winter ...
58 Punch Needle Kits available in my Etsy Shop!
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Stop by my Etsy shop and check out all the kits ready to ship to you!
My kits include Valdani Three Strand Floss and #8 Pearl Cotton when needed,
the weav...
Putting Some Pizzaz in the New Year
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*I'll admit it...* The Pizzaz isn't just for pizzas. The Pizzaz is
perfect for reviving those restaurant left overs a microwave leaves soft
and soggy or ...
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I have been trying for a month to update this blog...haven't been able to
do much so will leave it like it is and just add new posts...I have been
doing ab...
Christmas Past!
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I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas.
We had a wonderful one here at the Martinsen's - a house full of 16 of us!
The dinner table was out to the longe...
I'm back
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Well, it's time I brush off this ol' gal and start blogging again. I miss
being creative and showing my creativity. Stay tuned for more posts. In the
meant...
The Mystery Child
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In my family tree, there runs a line of romantic, volatile Spanish blood.
No one knows where she came from, but the repercussions of her long ago
arrival a...
Nisn Sman 1 Pandeglang
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Bila Anda mencari *nisn sman 1 pandeglang* anda datang ketempat yang tepat.
kami mempunyai 27 gambar tentang nisn sman 1 pandeglang termasuk gambar,
pho...
It's All Good!
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Well, here we are nearing the end of summer. I, for one, will be happy for
the temperatures to cool down a bit. It is a fact that dry heat is much
easier...
Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice
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This recipe for Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice is an old-school Our Best
Bites classic that is pretty much my go-to side dish with any summery,
tropical...
~*New News!~
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Hello Dear Friends!
Have you received your new copy of Wool Works Magazine? It is out!
~*Willa Witch*~ is the pattern I created for this Fall Issue. I...
FOR SALE -
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We have this awesome Early Croquet set for sale in our booth. It is a
complete set of four mallets and balls. The box is in very good condition
(not perf...
Reclaimed Counter
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I just realized I forgot to show you the reclaimed counter/bar Hubby built
me...
The chippy pale green wood is reclaimed from a local Farm porch that was
...
Sponsors!
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*It goes without saying...*
*businesses supporting businesses are the bomb diggity!*
*These supporters of JunkFest are like a warm cup of coffee on a br...
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I've been meaning to tend to my blog but it seems there's never enough
time. Today with all of the Facebook issues, I realize I need to do this
sooner than...
New Pieces Being Added to the Shop
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*"The Season of the Mouse" *
It's the beginning of that special season where people seem to get a bit
nicer and red and green saturate the scenery, it's Ch...
Auction cancelled
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I’m so sorry, but I’m going to have to cancel my auction at this time.
(I’ve had major technical issues, that I’ve spent hours trying to resolve.)
Thanks ...
The Latest Silliness
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Here in the Pacific Northwest there are 4 seasons. Not exactly Autumn,
Winter, Spring, Summer in a traditional American postcard sense, but 4
nonetheless....
From BOURBON to BABIES---it's Finally HERE!
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Hello All----just a brief note to let ya know that I listed a bunch of
stuff on Etsy---it's my whole new bath and body line---I am so excited to
present...
Press and Seal - Have you used it?
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Press and Seal is not just for leftovers anymore! It should be in all
your Hooking and Punch needle Bags. I was first introduced to it last
summer while ...
South Cove, Lake Mead Arizona
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Hello to my Followers and new visitors.
I`ve returned after a very long time away. My home is still the Mohave
Desert in Northwest Arizona. A beautiful set...
Spring 2018
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Hello! Long time no post… I hope everyone is doing well. I’m going to try
to get back into blogging here and there. Even if it’s just some pictures.
:)
Y...
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Hello dear friends, followers and visitors. Welcome and thank you so much
for visiting. In an effort to simplify, I have transferred all posts from
this...
Glue Book Revisited
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Hello my dear friends,
for today's Simply Neutrals Tuesday over at AppleApricot I choose a few of
my Glue book pages which I did a few years ago. Yes, tim...
Spring Blessings!
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What a winter it has been! getting very impatient for Spring to arrive....
up for your consideration is "SPRING BLESSINGS" listed in ebay
64.99 and incl...
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
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*I got a late start on soap making this week. My usual Monday night
routine was disrupted by my birthday. I never got around to it last night
either. S...
It's the little things in life
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Every time I walk in the back yard or look out my kitchen window and see
this little sunflower it makes me smile... It bloomed just in time for my
mama'...
Old Farmhouse Roast Beef in the Crockpot
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1 Beef Roast
1 pkg. Brown Gravy Mix
1 pkg. Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1 pkg. Ranch Dip Mix
Combine mixes in a bowl for good distribution of flavors.
Wh...
Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Shrimp
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[image: Shrimp Blog]
Every July I have to tell new readers of the blog that I'm not around a lot
in July. Summer doesn't last long here in New England and ...
Shades of Pink
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Shades of Pink is the dominant color in my flowerbeds - similar to the
colors in my "Prim Blooms" cross stitch design - only difference is I don't
have bir...
New Etsy Listings......
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*Happy Monday!! It sure is going to be a hot one today. I just love the
warmer weather and the sunshine!! I just wanted to let you know that I will
be lis...
"And The Stone Rolled Away"...planter project...
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Hello Friends....sorry I haven't been around but it is spring time and you
know what that means for me...it is GREENHOUSE Growing and BASEBALL
Throwing ti...
The Story of the Rose...
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A few summers ago my husband and I made a quick trip to Target. As we
strolled down the aisles with our buggy, picking up the items we had on our
list, ...
Past Due Post ...
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Back about 4 months ago I decided I wanted to have chickens again, now that
I am not working any longer (yay) I am able to take care of them better.
Anyway...
Happy Wednesday & Pumpkin Giveaway
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Hi Friends!!
How are things in your neck of the woods?
☺ IS FALL HERE YET??? ☺
Well, maybe not outside, but it is definitely making it's appearance in
m...
New Halloween items in my Etsy shop.
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I have been trying some new design elements with my Halloween cuties.
Let me know what you think. These are listed in my Etsy shop. Just
follow...
Seriously
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This is a picture of Lilly that just seems to say
***SERIOUSLY***
So I will start with that and again SERIOUSLY
I have not posted on my blog since March...
The Fourth Quarter
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Good morning and welcome Through My Back Door. I am not sure anyone will
visit as my blogging leaves a lot to be desired lately. I blame it all on
FB. I wi...
Bye Dolly
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God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered "Come to Me"
With tearful eyes we watched you,
we saw you fa...
Moving on My Mind
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Happy Friday friends. Don't you just love it when Friday finally rolls
around? I just love the weekend regardless of what we have planned. Love
lazy Sat...
Where has the time gone?
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It's been almost 2 years to the day that I last posted. I just don't know
where the time has gone and why I haven't kept up on my blog or why I
haven't...
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I currently have a boy bunny with his crow and carrots listed on Ebay. The
auction will last until Sunday evening. Hope you can take a peek at him.
My pla...
Almost the New Year and Going Private
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Hello Everyone,
It is so hard to believe that it is almost time for the New Year. Can you
believe it? 2015 went by at record speed for me.
I have take...
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As I started to type this I found myself reverting back to a dozen other
posts...
I've been gone to long-blah, blah, blah.
I've missed my creative outl...
Packers and Quilting...
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I'm doing some stitching on this little quilt while watching the Packer
game. I know it will take me longer than the Packer game to finish but
that's okay...
Does Anyone Remember?
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Here it has been over 3 years since I have printed words on this blog.
Where has the time gone?
So many things have changed since my last entry.
I now have ...
My Mary Koval Bag
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Last October I attended the American Coverlet Museum's Coverlet College in
Bedford, PA. On one afternoon during the trip my friends and I stopped into Mary'...
A BIG THANK YOU TO MY PRIM FAMILY!
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Hi My Prim family, I first have to say THANK YOU TO ALL that left me sweet
comments for my husband. Saying thank you is just NOT enough to tell you
how mu...
Remember Me?!
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Hi friends, remember me? I've been hit and miss for the past couple of
years and MISSING you all like crazy! I've been cleaning up my blog this
week. G...
Pretty colors in grey winter + more
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We are in a middle of winter and we have snow and ice on the ground. I
Took a walk the other day and suddenly there is pop of green in my sight.
Don't yo...
fireplace for the fairy house
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No work today so I played around with my fairy village project. I made this
fireplace to go in one of my fairy houses. It's just made with a chunk of
styro...
Winner - # 101 - Not A Card
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Here is the winner for our final challenge:
The random winner of a winner's badge and a piece of word art is *JULIE
LAVALETTE*.
Congratulations and pleas...
Candy Cane Peppermint Foot Scrub
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It's that time again!! The HOLIDAYS!! I try to make as many gifts as
possible each year, not just to be cost-effective, but because there is
something wa...
IT's been a long time
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WOW it has been a long time since I posted . With the arrival of three new
grandchildren ( my delight ) my schedule has been hectic -- , and with all
the o...
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WELCOME TO OUR 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW!!!
Following are my offerings.....if you should find something "needful"
please email me at grams1garden@y...
Crocktober Is Here!!!
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Crocktober is finally here. This is the perfect fall weather to start
rocking that crock pot with recipes for soups, stews, chilis and everything
in be...
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Blogland.........Hello....... Its been a long time since i got active again
alots went on in my life.I recently lost my grandpa to small cell lung
cancer h...
Vacation...sorta
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*********
Millstone will be closed the week of
June 23rd....for a working
vacation.
I will be busy packing and
loading for our journey to:
BACK TO OUR RO...
27 months with Lilly
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Lilly left us on 5-31, 2014. She had a really bad night, by morning the
pain was too much for Lilly so we took her to have her laid to rest. No
matter how...
A swap and a win!
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Well, I have a few lovely things to share with you!
Back in February I spied a most beautiful wool sheep that Julia (Bilberry
Grove blog) had made for Wen...
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we all have 'that corner' in our home decor
the corner that looks bare, yet we can't find
anything that works
without making it look 'junked up'
well, *we'...
LOADED CAULIFLOWER
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1 large head of cauliflower cut into bite size pieces
6-8 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
6 Tb. chopped chives
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
2...
Sign Up for Our Newsletter!
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It's been a few years since my last post here. My new blog has been very
active with at least 3 posts a week. But I'm still getting lots of traffic
here....
Free at last!!!
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Bobbi and Simon wanted to know if Lincoln could come out and play today?
Today was warmer, sunny and Lincoln just could not contain himself. SO, I
droppe...
Dear Santa
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This girl is wishing for a new wood burning stove for Christmas. It's kind
of hard to miss this big hole in the wall. Off to try to make it a little
p...
Around the Corner
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Thanksgiving came and went and it was wonderful. My brothers and their
families came. Did you ever notice that it takes hours to cook that big
meal and onl...
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A FEW NEW PATTERNS
Well it definitely has been awhile since I have done any posting on here.
I hope to get back to more designing now that I finally have...
Look What I Won!
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Look what I won! Nancy at Victorian Motto Samplers had a giveaway on her
blog
Nancy's Blog for this wonderful Trim Bag...and I was a winner. She has such
w...
She's Healed with Her Savior
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It's been a week ~ one that I don't wish to re-live. My mom was ushered
into heaven on Monday evening and greeted by her Savior. Her fight here
was finis...
Bowling in Slovenia
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Want to spend an active night? Then we recommend you visit the bowling.
Bowling is the perfect game for fun. It is suitable for entertainment or
for celebr...
Happy August
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HappyAugust!!!! Feels like autumn is here a little early, as our weather
has been very dry, and things are drying up much, it feels like late
September!...
huge "sigh"
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things around my household never calm down. My husband is in the hospital
once again. I have had no time to do any art. We are remoldeling our home
by ours...
Wooden Folk Art Penny Coasters
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Made by me. I just love penny rugs and thought I'd paint them on wooden
coasters. I made them to resemble "candy corn", "Americana", "Halloween"
and "Autum...
Garden Seating Area Ideas
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Making the Most of Your Garden with Summer Garden Seating « Home ...Making
the Most of Your Garden with Summer Garden Seating « HomeOur Life in Idaho:
Bois...
A whole year has gone by.....
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Hello Friends!!
It has been so long!!!
I am trying to get all my eggs in one baskets when it comes to blog,
website and Facebook.
For those that like to f...
The heat has set in here in the south...
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I always dread the sweltering heat in the summer months. Most days the
humidity is terrible and leaves you soaking wet just walking into the
outdoors and ...
Wow, Summer is half over!
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Hi everyone, it has been awhile, I don't know where time is going. Since
hubby retired we have been getting a lot of projects done- we got the house
paint...
Another great giveaway from Graco
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Come sign up for a great giveaway
http://www.sweetpickinsfurniture.com/2013/06/graco-paint-sprayer-giveaway-enter-now.html
Tax and life insurance
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Taxation of life insurance coverage coverage within the united states .
Rates paid out with the policy owner are often not deductible for federal
and condi...
Hello the Camp!
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Happy Spring all!
Ok, TONS and tons and tons of life has been happening! You too eh? Well,
I told you I would get around to this blog Again someday. Today,...
Hello Blogland!
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Hi Everyone!
How are you all? It's been so long since I have posted anything, but I
really wanted to share some exciting news! So much has changed for me...
Bunting Banner
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I was in a quilt shop recently and saw a bunting banner similar to this
one.
It is time for green around here. We have had white for a very long time,
a...
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Here is a sneak peek at some of the wonderful items I will be listing on
ebay this week! [image: photo Copy2oflistings046_zps393d892b.jpg][image:
photo Cop...
Hayseed Homemakin': Vintage Glass Garden Ornaments
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Hayseed Homemakin': Vintage Glass Garden Ornaments: These glass garden
ornaments are so simple & fun to make! If you look closely, they consist
of a vase ...
Winter Wonderland
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Hope this post finds you all doing well. We are doing just fine here in
the Adkins Household. We had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with our family and
hope...
Monday Meetup 3 - Creativity Happens!
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Ready for Week 3 of my Blog Spot Lights? Today i want you to meet a very
very dear and special Etsy Friend, Creativity Happens. She is a jewel of a
pers...
Happy ThaNksGiVinG EveryOne..;)
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Good Morning everyone..its been so long since I have blogged thought I
would stop by to say hi and wish you all a very happy thanksgiving...not
much has ...
Wow....it's been a while......
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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...
Boo To You!
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*Nasty Witch I saw a nasty witch last night, Sailing through the pale
moonlight. She whooped and zooped among the leaves, She caused a fuss mong...
Important before shopping for insurance
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Sometimes the longer term appears thus dark in order that you can not
predict what before of you may be. even supposing the longer term remains
an issue, ...
Is it ever too late?
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Hello Folksies
Long time, no see. Or hear. Or whatever. I have been so erstwhile this
year. Fancy word for being formerly occupied. OCCUPIED? No, not...
A post every 6 months or so?
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Oh my, it's been a while. The least I can do is give people something
besides "Happy New Year" to look at if they stumble on my blog...
Here are some pictu...
~The Four Boyfriends A Great Story~
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*Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends. She loved the
fourth boyfriend*
*the most and adorned him with rich robes and treated him to...
Helg & roser
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Da er fredagen her igjen, og vi er allerede kommet langt uti mai! Denne og
sist uke har det gått mye i hagearbeid, og vi har fått sådd det som skal
b...
A sad passing in our lives.
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My father in law Ron passed away yesterday from a heart condition at 89
years old he would have been 90 July 20th 2012. He was a wonderful man and
was lo...
Happy Easter!!
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Good Morning Blog Friends!! Remember me? Been a rough ride with this
shoulder business. About got me down...and that takes a lot but this has
gone on for...
Chasing Trucks... and other things
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This week I am spending my time in places that look like this...
...with pools and fun colors that look like this...
...and have names like this... (I *am*...
It's been awhile...
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It's been awhile since I've posted anything but I'm back and I have a new
blog that I'd like to share. Please check it out. The blog will be a
story of m...
IM HERE!!!!
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Well Hello All, its been so crazy around here and that's why I had to take
a break from blogging! I had birthday parties and vacation with hubby and
family...
New mini signs
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Good Morning everyone!
It's been awhile since I have updated but I have been so busy with starting
a new venture called "Personally Yours". I will be addi...
It's been a while!
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It has been a while since I posted on here... I just stay so busy with
Ebay (esp. around Christmas) and with my Family.. and working on changing
things abi...
Grab A Cup Of Coffee And Enjoy!
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If you haven't check out this great group of crafters....make sure you do.
So many wonderful creative artist there.
You will truly enjoy yourself!
Have A ...
Sales Blog on Hold
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For right now my sales blog is on hold. Please visit my Etsy shop at
www.yorkiesprimitives.etsy.com to view my items for sale. Thanks you,
Valerie
Ivanka Trump Hairstyle
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Ivanka Trump's super casual updo is as appropriate with jeans as it is for
an elegant event And Beauty For Performance Every Time.
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January 9, 2012
*My First Piece of the Year*
With my finished Valentine pieces headed to Ebay, I'll be headed to the
studio to plan my next set . . .
So Much to do..... So Little time!!
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I dont know about y'all but there is just not enough time or weekends for
that matter in this month for me to go and do all the things I "Need" or
want to ...
Happy Thanksgiving Canada
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Yes - tomorrow is Thanksgiving in Canada. Our boys are home for the
weekend, so I cooked dinner yesterday, and we had a great day transplanting
46 small t...
Ending Our Elementary Years......
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My oldest son Zachary will be graduating 8th grade on June 22nd (OMG)
High school is just a few months away.........
I am full of all sorts of strange emo...
A B C...
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... According to me.
A. Age: my fingers don't want to type this... surely that's not my age..
its my mothers age.. or even my grandmothers... can't be mine...
I've Been Surfing!
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*If only........California Girl here, from the Sixties...transplanted to
the Oregon Coast...and after MANY years....still think that Surfing means
Sand, Su...
Max on Life...Book Review
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I recently have read this wonderful book by Max Lucado titled,* Max on Life*.
The subtitle is *Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions*.
Max ...
Get the Look: Modern History
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Cobalt blue foyer table featured in get the look from Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68334016/entryway-or-foyer-table-cottage-beach
http://www.etsy.com/s...
House 8810 Product Review
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*House 8810 what is not to love about this wonderful site....if you like
vintage, cottage shabby type stuff you will love this site....I was tickled
pink w...
AND THE WINNER IS............................
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With Doms help and Angies new Bowl we have a winner......
[image: Photobucket]
[image: Photobucket]
Drum Roll Please..........
[image: Photobucket]
The w...
Simplified Christmas
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I do believe winter is upon us and Christmas Day is fast approaching~ am I
ready~ of course not~I was going to start my shopping today but Ben is home
sic...
Paperback Tree
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I've got an easy-peasy, last minute project for you that you'll be able to
put together while watching A Christmas Story or It's a Wonderful Life. .
.Reall...
Merry Christmas!
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How Holly Story Christmas Card
Make a statement with Shutterfly Christmas photo cards.
View the entire collection of cards.
http://share.shutterfly.com/acti...
It's been a long time!
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A very long time LOL! Wow where has the time gone? Last post in August? HMM
what have I been up to you ask? Life!
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with the f...
My Quest For Perfect Bread
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I've been baking my own bread for several months, now, and really enjoy
doing it. I wrote a post when I first started and showed pictures of my
new mill ...
TidyMom has MOVED
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If you are here, you are in the wrong place....TidyMom has
moved.......please make sure you subscribe to
TidyMom.net
click and come on over!
See you the...
~Miss Lola Bunny - Blessed Be~
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Meet Blessed Be...Lola Bunny!
In person, she can't help, but make you SMILE! She is just so SWEET!
Miss Lola is a Back Porch Pickins Original and will arri...
I am back.....again.
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I have been so busy with my photography...and have set up as a professional
photographer! I will show you a few photos that I have taken lately...I ...
Another beautiful bunny stitchery or applique
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My friend Robin has a brilliant bunny doodle for you to use as you like. I
love it. Pop over to her blog and see what she is up to and see what else
she h...
Bird Romance
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[image: little version]
free pattern - click to get larger size and print!
Now, let me just get something out of the way here - I am not a very
romantic pe...
Missing the Peanuts
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These cuties are just a couple of the guys that come to my 83 year old
Aunts door every morning to be fed, they actually knock on the door.
She is now in Fl...
Java traveling guide
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Driving with car in Indonesia is more happyly than in other countries, and
despite recent fare hikes gas remains cheap (fixed price for gasoline is Rp
45...
Great Give A Way
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Stop on over at
http://leehillprimitives.blogspot.com/2009/09/fall-giveaway_09.html?showComment=1253676954253#c4604019844953421137
and check out her birthd...
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A day late but still wanted to say that I hope you all had a blessed
Easter! We had a wonderful church service then it was a day of going from
one family t...
Weekend with Great Neice Chloe
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Hello Everyone~
It's been a few days since I have been out here to write anything. I had a
wonderful time with my Great Niece Chloe last Saturday. She ca...
Cushion Creations
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Hello Again. My second posting. Wow! I am eager to share with you my next
creation, its some scatter cushions. I hope you enjoy them and take
inspiration ...
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