June 13, 2012 - Wednesday

Wow...what a fun day for me...!!  My Dayle, Eden, Elizibeth, Heather and Lexie will be with us today... we are cooking lunch together!!  I believe we are having home made calzones and mini pizzas.  I have a calzone press and Dayle loves to make them.  Doesn't that sound good?

I found some fun things to chat about today and they are all over the place...nothing seems to go together... but what the heck...who cares...right?

I thought this was so darn cute!!!  This is ice in a punch bowl at a Halloween Party!!!  Wouldn't it be cool to have one of those plastic spider rings on the ring finger?  HA!!!  They froze water in a surgical glove... then peeled off the glove and put it in the punch bowl.  Too Funny!!!!! It's surely a fun conversation piece while standing around the punch bowl!

I thought this was so cute.... Purchase one of those inexpensive styrofoam  pumpkins from the craft store... either use the plastic stick on letters (that's what I vote for) or if... you're really good... you can draw and paint them on... then top it with a sweet bow!  So cute sitting on your porch during the fall season! 

I'll tell you what... it's just unbelievable how beautiful the plants and flowers are in this world... don't you think?  I'm not sure what this plant is... but it's breath taking.... It looks like the cactus family...almost like an aloe plant... not sure.  I do know that from the looks of the prickly ends... I wouldn't want to fall on top of it.  Just so gorgeous!

I burst out laughing when I saw this picture.  This is a roller coaster in Japan!  Yes... you are looking at it correctly...it's going under water!  I tried to find out more information on it... but the posting wouldn't let me go any further.  My friend, Cathy.... she would love this.  She's one of those crazy gals that LOVES roller coasters!  NOT ME... NO WAY!!  Can you imagine the rush in your body when you see yourself heading for the water.  OMG!!  I could just "up chuck" looking at this!

Hey Cathy... you need to put this on your "Bucket List" !!!!

Another flower that I think is simply beautiful is the hydrangea... I especially love the cone shaped ones.  Aren't these beautiful?  I remember when we sold the gorgeous silk ones in the store.. people loved them.  I wish I had some growing in my yard... I don't even care what color they are... I love all of them.  This is one of those items that I wish I would have purchased from the OGC!  Rats!!

What a cutie of an idea for the holiday!  These little name tag holders are made from candy canes and tied with a ribbon.  They have used glue to make them say together (the kind that dries clear).  This would be cute too... .with tags for a buffet - so people know what is in each dish!   It looks like there are 2 candy canes...there are 3... can you see the one in the back?  Don't forget that one so they will sit upright better.

p.s.  if you use glue to secure them together...make sure you tell your guests to NOT eat them.

I thought this was a sweet, sweet idea too.  They have taken regular "peel and pop" biscuits (from a can) and cut them in half.  They've typed sweet "I'm Thankful For" messages on small slips of paper and inserted them in between each piece of dough... then bake as instructed.  Be sure you tell your guests to check INSIDE their biscuit before eating.  They'll see your message to them!

Wow.. you cold use this idea for tons of different events... don't you think?  Let your mind wander... let me know what you come up with.

I remember one time when I worked for Barnett Bank in the Training Dept.  Our manager, Judy had us all for a department luncheon... they brought out all types of desserts for us...including Fortune Cookies.  She had our names on each one... which I thought was a bit strange.  When we gradually each began to open them... we read our message... and the looks on all of our faces was priceless!!!  Everyone in the department had been promoted or had been given extra vacation days... It was so wonderful.  I'll never forget opening mine and it read ... something like... Congratulations !  Due to all of your hard work and dedication to Barnett Bank, you have been promoted to Assistant Vice President!  Wow... I can still remember that day like it was yesterday!  Thanks Judy... LOVE YOU!

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Ha...ha...ha.... Now how cute is this?  Wow.. .either they are great friends or this is ONE DUMB BIRD!!!  I remember our bird like this when we were kids... his name was "Ricky".  We would let him fly around the house in the evenings.. .he loved it... especially the kitchen floor.  It was linoleum...with small specks on it.  He would peck at that thing forever thinking it was food.  It's a wonder he had a beak left... and I'm sure he had one HECK of a HEAD ACHE.  I loved Ricky... he even talked.. especially to our dog - Peggy.  He would scream... Here Peggy... here Peggy... she would come running to the cage...then he would scream... Get Lost... Get Lost... and she would run away.  I remember mom having to cover him up with a towel so he would shut up!  They were pals!

I'm off to start my day....  Have a great one... I'll have a calzone for you!  YUM!!!  Lots of cheese....

Gloria

June 12, 2012 - Tuesday

Fun day today...sewing with Merryanne!  I'm soooooo trying to get projects done... but just like all of us ... new things crop up and before you know it... I'm behind!  Story of my life.

I've been playing on the computer so I'm a little late in my posting... so I'll type fast!!!

Ok...this... I would love to put this in my ear... and run my legs off!  But... gals...that is just not going to happen... not ever...ever!!!  So... my thoughts are... do you think if I listen to this while I'm sewing... keep tightening those butt muscles... breath from my diaphragm - deeply.... that I will loose weight????  Whatcha think????  Work with me here!!!  There's got to be a way to get exercise other than pushing on the sewing machine pedal.  If you can think of another way... PLEASE SHARE!!

I love this idea for the candles.  Don't you just love candles?  I sure do... I rarely burn them though...odd don't you think?  Well... this corn sitting with these orange candles is perfect for this fall.  Can't you just see 3 (always odd numbers) of them at different heights - sitting inside a beautiful FALL wreath on your dining room table... of course...all that sitting on a beautiful fall table top that you've quilted.  Oh so PRETTY!!

Then... here we go..my LOVE - galvanized stuff (weird huh?)  I think this is an adorable way to have a cute planter in your yard.  How easy to clean out and replant with different flowers or foliage and not have to dig up the yard.!!  I think it's genius and I just may have to make one of these sweet things.  Wouldn't it look beautiful with poinsettias for the holidays??? Mixed with paper whites?? (love them too)

What a cute, cute way to decorate a window... especially in a little girls room.  What fun collecting feminine umbrellas and then simply hanging them on a curtain rod!  Leaving them open a bit helps to fill up any vacant space between the umbrellas!  So darn clever!!

I just love beautiful frames and they are simply UNREASONABLE in prices!  Here they took a simple frame and added a touch of carved molding to the top!  Then distressed it to look old.  I think they are gorgeous!  You can buy these molding pieces at your local Lowes or Home Depot.  They may even have them in craft stores... I haven't checked there.  Wouldn't this look OH SO CUTE with a photo of each granddaughter in one + my sweet great granddaughter that will be making her debut soon?

Jello Molds... LOVE THEM!!!  They have so many cool uses (besides jello... does anyone do that anymore?)  I'm going to start a small collection of them and use them with my wool pin cushions.  They just add so much to the design!!  I'm on the hunt for them in antique stores...so if you see any ... LEAVE THEM THERE FOR ME!!  hahahahahahaha!!!

And...this is my FUNNY picture for the day... this is a TRUE - peanut butter, jelly and banana sandwich!!  Isn't this a cool idea???  Such fun for the kids to make for themselves... although I must admit... I could do with a little less banana!!!  More peanut butter and jelly!... with that big glass of COLD milk.  YUM!!!  Of course... my friend Cathy...she would not like this... she hates PEANUT BUTTER!!!  (I told her she was a sick person... to NOT like peanut butter...tee hee!!)

Okay...it's off to the shower and get my sewing ready for today.  Hugs to all... hope you have a sweet, loving day!!!  Kiss your kids... and DON'T forget to tell them how much you love them!

Gloria

June 11, 2012 - Monday

Yippee...another wonderful weekend was had by my honey and me!  The weather was the pits...but my dead yard is now GREEN!  Isn't it simply amazing what a bunch of rain can do for growing God's creations... !

Wow...what a busy week I have!  Today I have lots of orders to mail out, our (Vic and I) project to mail for the next issue of PRIMITIVE QUILTS & PROJECTS (so exciting...), work on my orange/black quilt, pay some bills... Then Tuesday I'm sewing with Merryanne, Wednesday my granddaughters and daughter-in-law will be here...we're cooking home made calzones for lunch, Thursday I'm sewing... Friday I may go to an auction and in between...working on my projects and new patterns.  Heck...I'm pooped already!  HA!!

I found some really cool ideas for being ... somewhat ... organized (as I look at the pile of stuff to put away, organize, or ... just do something with... sitting here in my office!!)

Isn't this clever?  If you don't want to mess with hanging things up (they never get hung back up do they?)  then take this old file cabinet - see how they have re-purposed it into this divided holder for your garage tools?  How about making one to hold yard toys... baseball bats, balls, etc.  They even added a small pegboard to both sides for more storage.  I thought it was so cool.  Just pop the drawers out, lay it on it's back and you're good to go.  It would even be pretty wonderful if you could attach it to those cheap dollies (that we move stuff with).... the ones with the wheels that lock??  Know what I mean?  That way if you decide to move it's location in the garage...simply unlock the wheels and push it to where it needs to go.

Hey... I just though of another use... my hubby used to have lots of wood in the garage... he could have stacked it in these dividers and keep it neater and easier for him to find the exact size he needed!  Heck... your hubbies may love this project!

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Now...this is pretty clever too... use a tension rod to hang up your spray bottles under your sink.  Then a tub you can pull out and find stuff.  I HATE digging under the kitchen and bathroom sink... don't you?  Especially in the kitchen sink...I must admit.. we over buy supplies because they get tucked behind something else and we think we need more!  This could solve that issue!

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Now...this I thought was darn clever... then... I thought of one more step.  You know how in the winter we are supposed to cover our water spickets on the house so they won't freeze (if it ever gets that cold here?).... Well... hang the bucket jut above the spicket...so the hose is attached and always ready for watering.  Then then winter comes - remove the hose.... and turn the bucket the other direction after you have wrapped a towel around your faucet.  Now hang the bucket over the faucet to protect it from the weather!  Two problems solved into one!  Plus... can you see how they have used the inside of the bucket to hold other lawn items?  Cool beans!!!

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What a super way to hang your scarves so they are pressed and ready to wear!  This hangar has shower curtain rings attached to it.  Then simply slip your scarf through the ring.  Nice and neat... easy to find the one you want for your outfit...rather than digging through a drawer - where they are now all wrinkled!  So clever!!!

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This is a sweet - happy idea.  They have hung this jar by their kitchen window - by the kitchen sink.  She loves to fill it full of fresh flowers from the garden, store... or that her children have picked.  She can look at them while washing dishes and cooking meals... such a happy feeling!!

Just put a hook on the wall... find you an old pickle or mayonnaise jar - wrap some wire around it - make a look for the hangar and you're in business!

Children LOVE to pick flowers for their mommy or grandma...what a fun place to display them!

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I love this idea for a laundry room...especially in a home with lots of family members.  This track system was installed and wire mesh baskets inserted... one for each member of the family.  You could even use color coordinated laundry baskets.  What a super idea... just have them grab their basket and take it to the bedroom.  Of course... the task of putting the clothes away is an issue...eeeekkk... then they STILL have to remember to bring the basket back to the laundry room when it's full of dirty clothes (if they happen to make it into the basket).... oh well... one baby step at a time!!  Right?

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Favorite technique - project.... I love the addition of the sweet button look  on the cone flower and bud.  Can you see them... sporadically placed to make them look more natural!  What a sssswwweeeetttt idea... LOVE IT!  Hey... let's use REAL buttons!

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Aren't we cute?????

We decided to have this sweet little birdhouse be our winter home!  To heck with living in a tree!!

How about some nuts...??? Do you have a few nuts for us??

Have a great Monday!!!!  Hope you had a great weekend too!

Chat with you tomorrow...

Gloria