A LOVEly thought....

 

"It is not how much we do,      

but how much love we put in the doing." 

- Mother Teresa

 

 very, VERY, vintage quilt, sewn into three little hearts,

& made with LOTS of love, all the while thinking this very LOVEly thought!

Happy day to you!

love & blessings!

Jill

Love Rocks!

 

Love is patient, love is kind.

 

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,

 

it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs,

 

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

 

It always protects,

 

always trusts,

 

always hopes, always perseveres.

 

 Love never fails.

I Corinthians 13:4-8

LOVE ROCKS!

Happy Monday!

*LOVE* & blessings!

Jill

Oh Christmas tree {plates}...

 

a new addition to our family room Christmas mantel...

 

beginning with two old plates that just seemed to need a little "extra something"...

 

and after receiving a simple dose of  "extra something"...

 

became the Oh Christmas tree plates!...

(well, the Jingle Belling- Oh Christmas tree- Oh what fun it is to remake your old plates- plates!)

 

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings,

Jill

Just ANOTHER {really} random Monday...

 

I can't believe Thanksgiving is already here!!- THIS week!

I'm not sure I'm ready!  Are you? 

 

We have another birthday in the house this week!!

My Thanksgiving baby- Princess #1! 

 

Winston is getting so big!

Have you seen the movie "Marley & Me"?-

Winston IS "Marley & Me part 2"!

He is such a sweet dog- BUT, ALWAYS. HAS. SOMETHING. IN. HIS. MOUTH.!-

which always leads to something torn apart!

 

I made a little "scrappy-chic" tassel from a few fabric strips,

tied together with a pretty velvet ribbon and a vintage rhinestone pin,

then hung with a loop of burlap.

 

I also made a trip to the E.R. with precious little Princess #2-

Bless her sweet heart, not the birthday present she had in mind,

a head full of stitches- she has been so brave! (and I have been worried sick!)

 

and this horse gives new meaning to a "mud bath"!-

clearly he just took one! (he used to be white!)

 

Sunday night dessert was pumpkin pie!

recipe can be found here (and I still make it the "wrong" way)

Speaking of pie, the American Pie Council and Crisco found that people who liked

certain pies described themselves in the same words. Here are some popular pies-

and the traits of people who love them!

Apple- independent, realistic, & compassionate

Pecan- thoughtful & analytical

Chocolate- loving

Pumpkin- funny & independent

What's your favorite pie?

I like them all!- and I like how that describes me! :)

Guess that goes to show you, sometimes too much of a good thing IS a good thing!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings,

Jill

To top it off...

 

I just love to add a little extra something special to cupcakes ...

 

like a simple "cupcake topper"!

1. punch desired shape using a paper punch

2. draw (or print) your design of choice

3. add a little color with paint (or glitter would be awesome too!)

4. punch another shape from coordinating paper and adhere to first shape

 

5. place a dab of hot glue to the back of shapes and add stick

6. place another punched shape to the back to cover the glue and stick 

(AND because it's always nice to look pretty from behind too :)!)

 

7. add a little ribbon 

 

8. then place atop your yummy cupcake and enjoy!

 

 off to Princess #2's class

to help celebrate her 9th birthday today!

Oh happy day indeed!

Many Blessings,

Jill

Don't forget!

 

just a simple ring I created...

as a pretty little "reminder ring"-

a bit like the classic ribbon tied around the finger to help one remember something!

(or in my case,  remember LOTS of somethings!)

 

I chose large white vintage buttons from my collection,

and lovely dyed silk ribbon from one of my favorite ribbon sources!-

M & J Trimming

 

tied the ribbons in a sweet bow on top 

and sealed the ribbon edges with Fray Check...

 

then simply glued the buttons to a ring base-

 

and now I'm hoping to remember things just a bit better!-

(if only I don't forget to put on the ring!)

and don't you forget- to have a wonderful weekend!

many blessings!

Jill

p.s. good grief!- I am NOT 110 years old!- even though my hand sure looks it!

evidently I need to "remember" to use my hand lotion a little more often! *smile!*

handing your heart to mom...

 

precious hand prints,

forming the shape of a heart!

A little project I created for Princess #2's class...

a gift for Mother's Day!

 

so sweet and simple, I thought I would share...

I used a canvas panel, paints, a strip of natural linen material & not shown- acrylic sealer

 

1. paint entire canvas background color, I chose a Spa Blue

2. I created a "frame" by rubbing a brown antiquing medium around the edges

3. to soften the brown edges, I then dry-brushed a bit of Oyster White around the edges

4. I then poured the Barn Red paint on a paper plate, dipped each child's hands in

and placed them gently on the canvas to form the shape of the heart

 (after the hand prints dried, I did spray the entire canvas with an acrylic sealer)

 

5. I used a strip of natural linen, cut to desired length,

hot-glued to the back of the canvas,

   then tied in a bow, (leaving a little room to use for hanging)

6. or to place on a stand...and enjoy!

 

Truly a treasure...

  created from precious little hands!

 

 and now I'm off to add the bows to the rest of the classes "hearts"...

so on Sunday they will be able to "hand their hearts to Mom!"

Have a happy day!

love & blessings!

Jill

Happy {handmade} Easter!

 

{a scrappy egg created with precious little hands by Princess #2}

 

{gifts with love for our teachers}

 

{simple glittered eggs created to become a part of our Easter table}

 

{mini banner made from studio scraps sharing our reason for celebrating}

 

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

 

In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope

 

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..."

1 Peter 1:3

 Happy Easter!

love & blessings!

Jill

nesting...

 

well, creating "noodle nests" that is...

one of the children's favorites they look forward to (and ask for!) every Easter!

 

a simple little treat, created with:

24 paper baking cups

3 T. butter or margarine

3 T. creamy peanut butter

3 C. mini marshmallows

1 (12oz.) bag chow mein noodles

jelly beans

24 marshmallow chicks

 

Melt margarine over low heat. Gradually stir in peanut butter, then slowly

add marshmallows. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth.

Remove mixture from heat. Add noodles and stir until noodles are coated.

Spoon mixture into paper lined muffin tins and shape to form nests.

 

When nests are cool, you may add jelly bean "eggs"...

 

 and of course a little chick too!

Enjoy!

&

Happy "Nesting"!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. ya'll just blessed me beyond words with all your emails (and comments)

filled with prayers and well wishes!

You are just the sweetest readers! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!-

and the stone is moving along...slowly, but moving!