tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42933971906285065922024-02-20T11:30:27.981-05:00Creative Home ExpressionsKathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comBlogger1434125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-25537242227055267752016-02-14T08:09:00.001-05:002016-02-14T08:21:14.555-05:00Valentine's & A Vignette<div align="center" id="yiv9930080931yui_3_16_0_1_1455402214669_2295">
<span id="yiv9930080931yui_3_16_0_1_1455402214669_2296" style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">Hello, and Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought I’d share a couple of the Valentine’s I’ve made for my oldest granddaughter (the 5 year old). I used a couple of the Altoid tins I keep on hand for altering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">I picked out some vintage and other images that I saved from Pinterest.</span><br />
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-44555527447763928322016-01-12T17:02:00.000-05:002016-01-12T17:02:03.637-05:00First Snow & Valentine Vignette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">We woke up to our first real snow of the season this morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">Just enough to be an inconvenience for those traveling during rush hour. And it will be nice and frozen for the trip home in the evening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Since I stayed home, I took the opportunity to put all the Christmas bins back up in the attic. I also decided to put together a little Valentine's Day vignette on the coffee table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I've still got some empty spaces that need something and I'd like to do something different from what I had before the holidays. Do you put everything back the way you had it before the holidays or do you take this time to come up with something different?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In January ~ <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/01/winter-valentine-vignettes.html" target="_blank">Winter and Valentine Vignettes</a>. It always looks so empty around my home after I've put the Christmas décor away, so bringing out the Valentine's Day decorations and keeping some Winter themed items around help. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Bringing in red accents is always nice in our home because the main décor is neutral.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In February ~ we redecorated in our <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/02/bathroom-cabinet-makeover-master.html">master bathroom</a>. We added a cabinet and framed out our large builder mirror. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In March ~ getting in the mood for Spring and making a <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/03/pillow-cover-for-friend-daffodils.html" target="_blank">pillow cover</a> for a friend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In April ~ I had a good time sewing up needle books, for myself and to sell in my Etsy shop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In June ~ I did a quick <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/06/quick-burlap-shade-makeover.html">makeover</a> to a purchased burlap shade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In July ~ I made a couple of <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/07/sweet-little-sundresses.html" target="_blank">sundresses</a> for my granddaughter using pre-shirred fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In August ~ I made a grain sack cover for a lumbar pillow that I already had sitting on our living room sofa, using fabric I've had for a couple of years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In September ~ I welcomed a new granddaughter and decorated for <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/09/fall-2015.html">Fall</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">I also marveled over the growth of one of my <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/09/summers-last-hurrah.html" target="_blank">potted urns</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In October ~ I repurposed part of a pair of jeans by making a <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/10/repurposing-pair-of-jeans-challenge_22.html">pocket purse</a> for my oldest granddaughter (5 years old).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">In December ~ I shared my Christmas decorations, which were the simplest I have ever done.</span></div>
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<br />Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-74662227452539770712015-12-19T20:01:00.002-05:002015-12-19T20:01:31.208-05:00Christmas Decor ~ 2015<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">It’s been awhile since my
last blog post, but I couldn’t end the year without sharing some of my Christmas
decorations for this year. I think this is the simplest I’ve ever decorated for
Christmas. It is one of my favorite seasons/holidays to decorate for and I
usually go a bit overboard. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">I started out our
decorations with a new artificial Christmas tree. I went with something smaller
and the coloring on the branches gives it a little bit of a frost-kissed
look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">I have it sitting on one
of those decorator tables with an additional large wood round (purchased at
Lowe’s) and topped off with my tree skirt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">I totally copied Mary
Englebreit’s mantel from <em>The Cottage Journal</em> magazine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">From the Jingle banner to
the Santa hats on the boy and girl busts. Ms. Englebreit had many more busts on
her mantel sporting Santa headgear, but I only have the two. Those hats are from
holiday cat costumes, by the way!</span></div>
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carolers in between.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">My little pick-up truck
now holds a small bottlebrush tree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">I also picked up a small
red VW beetle and tied another small bottlebrush tree to the top of that. Can
you tell that my 5-year-old granddaughter enjoys playing with them?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">I also did a craft with
that same granddaughter. I found a gingerbread man template on Pinterest and,
using that and paper grocery bags, cut out gingerbread man shapes for both of us
to decorate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">I pulled some scrap trim,
buttons, googly eyes, glue, a little fiberfil, and red pipe cleaners from my
craft room for us to use on them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "footlight mt light"; font-size: large;">Hers now hangs on her
Christmas tree at home and I have mine hanging out by my cookbook in the
kitchen.</span></div>
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decorations around the house.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png" style="background: none; border-width: 0px !important;" /></a>Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-48959055468930503542015-10-22T07:00:00.000-04:002015-10-22T07:00:05.506-04:00Repurposing A Pair Of Jeans Challenge ~ Project 1<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UkzNQJT6Nd8/VibUcw-vgWI/AAAAAAAAg7o/ALR2Ts1JII8/s1600-h/2015-10-20_645110.jpg"><img title="2015 10 20_6451" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015 10 20_6451" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F5Qx6YpGYF0/VibUdSDbgBI/AAAAAAAAg7s/kw70fLhAc0Q/2015-10-20_6451_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="309" height="477"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">For this first repurposing project, I’m going easy and using one of the pockets. The jeans I’m repurposing are carpenter jeans and have these really nice sized back pockets. One thing some of you may like about this project is that there is no machine sewing involved at all! Just a bit of hand sewing, as well as some fabric glue and some iron-ons for embellishments.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RnoPMaJsBxk/VibUd7-BEtI/AAAAAAAAg70/JhkduN0Fg1M/s1600-h/2015-10-19_6457_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2DWEjQ4bvRA/VibUeeM21bI/AAAAAAAAg78/pSQF9TbhgQ4/2015-10-19_6457_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="537" height="370"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I decided to make a little purse for my 5-year-old granddaughter. I cut out one of the back pockets and included the portion of jeans that the pocket was attached to. I also cut along one of the binding seams so that I could use that as a strap for the purse.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hIVcF-ZJo_w/VibUfSFxElI/AAAAAAAAg8E/EQffhl9XMh4/s1600-h/2015-10-20_645311.jpg"><img title="2015 10 20_6453" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015 10 20_6453" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BfqHcSc8uVw/VibUf2LirLI/AAAAAAAAg8M/c5O7UhNhDO8/2015-10-20_6453_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="402"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I hand sewed the strap piece on to the pocket. Keep a thimble handy as it helps to push that needle through this thick section of fabric. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ER62kuSFPEw/VibUgf1H-TI/AAAAAAAAg8U/pXoHyBBkLLo/s1600-h/2015-10-19_6458_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F-bfaQn6tSs/VibUg8-eRTI/AAAAAAAAg8c/YuMQV0lwUHE/2015-10-19_6458_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="593" height="409"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I had some pink iron-on letters in my supplies and just made it to do my granddaughter’s name, which fit perfectly at the bottom of the pocket. </font><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">She loves animal print, so I used some of this leopard print ruffle trim I had gotten at Hobby Lobby on clearance a few months ago, knowing I would use it for different things I make for her. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-51mi1wFnw3g/VibUhaUDDFI/AAAAAAAAg8k/qtOR7SAq6Tc/s1600-h/2015-10-19_6460_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XW_Y9xBPjFA/VibUh13aE9I/AAAAAAAAg8s/zP1dysbFLNs/2015-10-19_6460_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="626"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I attached the two pieces I used here with fabric glue (Aleene’s is the fabric glue I like). I usually stick a piece of cardboard between two pieces of fabric when I’m using fabric glue, it keeps it from seeping through to the fabric behind. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wVcn5wmF9kU/VibUia9ypaI/AAAAAAAAg80/sHcSIE3qLLc/s1600-h/2015-10-20_64529.jpg"><img title="2015 10 20_6452" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015 10 20_6452" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wgjFZLryg1M/VibUi3OWzcI/AAAAAAAAg88/eWBHgEWe1rk/2015-10-20_6452_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="562" height="388"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Then because I didn’t want anything she might put in it to fall out, I went with a large snap closure, which I also hand sewed in place.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KCyA19bvLBY/VibUjaqjgAI/AAAAAAAAg9E/0kI98MiXC0c/s1600-h/2015-10-20_64489.jpg"><img title="2015 10 20_6448" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015 10 20_6448" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mTtni0U8OmY/VibUkzTk2pI/AAAAAAAAg9Q/J7iov-JbANQ/2015-10-20_6448_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="679"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">In about an hour I had this cute little purse all done! I did leave it overnight for the fabric glue to dry fully, before presenting it to her.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fPWPJYU5JCY/VibUlYp45yI/AAAAAAAAg9U/cjl8AGHNVV4/s1600-h/2015-10-20_64509.jpg"><img title="2015 10 20_6450" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015 10 20_6450" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pOCusq4M15M/VibUl4pYiWI/AAAAAAAAg9c/hQ8lsiglsOs/2015-10-20_6450_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="447" height="682"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I looked on Pinterest to find some other items you could make with the pockets. Pot holders. </font></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Simply Soares: Jean Pocket Pot Holder Tutorial: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/76/da/cc/76dacc594926fbff676fec72025af88c.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">Source: <a href="http://simplysoares.blogspot.com/2010/08/jean-pocket-pot-holder-tutorial.html">Simply Soares</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Coasters or mug rugs.</font></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Denim Coaster DIY - the Hunted Interior: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/74/01/e8/7401e8b4c779a2c1d23defefc672c42f.jpg" width="584" height="761"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">Source: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/hunted-interior-3914813?post=3029583393&blog=3914813&frame_type=a&viewer=true">Hunted Interior</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">A phone charger holder.</font></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Cell phone charging holder.. out of a pocket of jeans Wonderfu DIY 5 Recycled Jeans bags: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c0/b0/bd/c0b0bdbd63731673d9ee82320530955f.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">Source: <a href="http://wonderfuldiy.com/wonderfu-diy-5-recycled-jeans-bags/">Wonderful DIY</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Organizers.</font></p> <p align="center"><img alt="diy office organization | ... organization wall that could be used in the home office, living room: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/13/19/7e/13197edc178a736af1de9461bde4a037.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">Source: <a href="http://diy-enthusiasts.com/diy-home/diy-ideas-recycling-denim-jeans/">DIY Enthusiasts</a> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Or how about a gift card holder.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6vxcmaVxD-tu2yHIEsa5NoM3qGvPLqRYjtzlhHiKMo5xLd5zqy6s2kluCQYgBc3KZeprrskgKHgrK9mIOzaDDVE5kjMFIX6RltBjWh4dxBT4pD_16khWls1dG2Omu1LFJGPviFN0GvAL/s1600/JeanPocket%25232b.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6vxcmaVxD-tu2yHIEsa5NoM3qGvPLqRYjtzlhHiKMo5xLd5zqy6s2kluCQYgBc3KZeprrskgKHgrK9mIOzaDDVE5kjMFIX6RltBjWh4dxBT4pD_16khWls1dG2Omu1LFJGPviFN0GvAL/s320/JeanPocket%25232b.jpg" width="406" height="489"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">Source: <a href="http://artbywanda.blogspot.com/2012/01/blue-jeans.html">Art By Wanda</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">And here it is being modeled by it’s happy recipient! With a new baby photo bomb.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-njb1YRKKyds/VibUmSri7iI/AAAAAAAAg9k/_BdBVYPj6OM/s1600-h/2015%25252010%25252020_6467_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vavYMBuCa8A/VibUnDJFDaI/AAAAAAAAg9s/qI03th5IBU8/2015%25252010%25252020_6467_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="604"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">So there’s one project down and I still have (practically) the whole pair of jeans waiting to be transformed! I have another easy project coming up for next week.</font> <font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"> </font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-57090310115871765532015-10-18T19:00:00.000-04:002015-10-18T19:00:03.468-04:00Repurposing A Pair Of Jeans Challenge<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">This is a challenge I am giving myself. The challenge is to take a pair of my husband’s old jeans {that he was getting rid of} and seeing how many different things I can make out of that one pair of jeans.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCPycqv_VzMgCFURbPgodkUwPCQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elle.com%2Ffashion%2Ftrend-reports%2Fnews%2Fg18326%2Ffalls-best-jeans%2F&psig=AFQjCNFHfQx16emNa-vHze1B37X2LVdV3g&ust=1445280070801936"><img src="http://ell.h-cdn.co/assets/cm/15/02/980x653/54ae54c67c892_-_elle-10-denim-guide-skinny-jeans-h.jpg" width="611" height="407"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">If you’d love to play along, let me know in the comments and, maybe at the end of my challenge, I’ll set up a linky so others can show what they have made out of a simple pair of jeans, too. You can get loads of ideas off pinterest ~ some of mine will come from there and others I’ve had in the back of my mind for some time. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">So I hope you’ll follow along. I will be sharing my first project at the end of this week!</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-11705527095217062572015-10-09T07:00:00.000-04:002015-10-09T07:00:05.959-04:00Cubicle Decorating<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">The office where I work part-time recently moved ~ cubicles and all. I decided I would like to dress up one of my cubicle walls where I have just push pinned some family pictures. I got this idea after seeing how some plastic holders were attached to the cubicle walls with Velcro and they seemed to be holding up. I figured if the Velcro could hold up plastic holders they could hold up light weight picture frames.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wAMS8OZGr34/Vhb1V4WdVNI/AAAAAAAAg5Y/_k3DRX3NDe0/s1600-h/2015-10-07_6442_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4BWMN0u_CqU/Vhb1WUpqMrI/AAAAAAAAg5c/kBX5j2l5neI/2015-10-07_6442_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="523" height="361"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I got these frames at Michael’s. I see them whenever I’m there but could never come up with anything to do with them until now. I already started painting one before I remembered to take a picture!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xego3pC82ZY/Vhb1W96YAuI/AAAAAAAAg5o/Ushbp84x8iA/s1600-h/2015-10-07_6443_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8xMUHl_DKIs/Vhb1Xt-ksSI/AAAAAAAAg5s/cDS5JVN80Y0/2015-10-07_6443_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="558" height="385"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">You can see how thin these wood frames are from this side view.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ecl_jjXk7tY/Vhb1YAZmCEI/AAAAAAAAg54/W7mHL0XnbHM/s1600-h/2015-10-07_6444_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KbLv978RySw/Vhb1Ykhd1yI/AAAAAAAAg6A/7OhrneLc1mU/2015-10-07_6444_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="393"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I painted all the frames and, once they were dry, I measured out some self-adhesive Velcro from a roll I bought at Walmart. </font><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">On the little square ones I used Velcro dots that I already had in my craft room.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yrQO5EawQ2k/Vhb1ZFAo8TI/AAAAAAAAg6I/bitbAJf3GMY/s1600-h/2015-10-07_6446_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PCkPzUerTZ4/Vhb1Z79eiUI/AAAAAAAAg6Q/jsFZ7Fyb3EU/2015-10-07_6446_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="589"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I just used the rough side of the Velcro; since the cubicle walls are fabric the Velcro sticks right on them!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0qamClCbEPw/Vhb1a1RqM-I/AAAAAAAAg6Y/O6ZCCtHStxA/s1600-h/2015-10-07_6447_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O56Lz08eYzc/Vhb1bUp30dI/AAAAAAAAg6c/srvHVvNouu4/2015-10-07_6447_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="561"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Here is a part of my cubicle wall, where I already took down two of the pictures.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1X_NlBd4N2w/Vhb1b5YcLRI/AAAAAAAAg6o/f5T5X44KoLo/s1600-h/cubicle9.jpg"><img title="cubicle" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cubicle" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_9LHjyq--So/Vhb1cgV39ZI/AAAAAAAAg6s/NJ35VaKst5s/cubicle_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="365" height="495"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Here are my new framed pictures on the cubicle wall. A much nicer look, I think!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QGFpjYpWlK8/Vhb1dGG6RJI/AAAAAAAAg64/FFlLrpPPgAE/s1600-h/cubicle.39.jpg"><img title="cubicle.3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cubicle.3" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0B2JhnpYgW4/Vhb1eDyKHeI/AAAAAAAAg68/lYYX1HzlTWA/cubicle.3_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="545" height="421"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">It’s like a mini gallery wall!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_05i2BCIBfw/Vhb1enoRL9I/AAAAAAAAg7I/A9uI4-Hct3w/s1600-h/cubicle.29.jpg"><img title="cubicle.2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="cubicle.2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f4jZXvxQtkI/Vhb1fWNUDlI/AAAAAAAAg7Q/hc4ukrj296k/cubicle.2_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="541" height="418"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Cubicle walls can look nicely decorated, too! Fingers crossed they’re still attached when I go into work tomorrow.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-50130348103907093892015-09-28T07:00:00.000-04:002015-09-28T07:00:00.114-04:00Fall ~ 2015<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZooHR8dkNhc/Vgg9GklVxBI/AAAAAAAAg3M/2KHgNZnNaVY/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252019_6386_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_p5tH-FyNRQ/Vgg9HCAiR1I/AAAAAAAAg3U/DGWYEdV-bz0/2015%25252009%25252019_6386_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="565" height="390"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I went right up to the few days before Fall officially began before I brought out my decorations. Of course, this week it is going to be in the 80’s and humid again!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2pYMI6o7KiY/Vgg9Huk59pI/AAAAAAAAg3c/oIcKr25ZGcY/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252024_6379_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bFzPZaBYjsQ/Vgg9IIEkceI/AAAAAAAAg3g/WfgA9fdsA_o/2015%25252009%25252024_6379_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="382"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I realize more each year that I am okay with keeping the seasonal decorations simpler. When my kids were young and at home there was definitely more. I think I put out even less this year than last, and, even now, I feel like I could take one or two things away and be fine with it.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kGhbG5rWUzM/Vgg9I7ePARI/AAAAAAAAg3s/EuQANcrNT28/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252026_6351_edited-1%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0r25zqBp2D8/Vgg9JfzVgMI/AAAAAAAAg30/hhNIsNQKDDM/2015%25252009%25252026_6351_edited-1_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="441" height="673"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I haven’t bought anything new for Fall in a couple of years, so I’m using what I’ve got and not all of it came out of the bins. No, that’s wrong ~ I did buy this little cream colored pick-up truck {CVS} so I could use it with the little pumpkins I have for crafting and then, come Christmas time, I can also use it for some little bottle brush trees. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WK8XV6L6aCI/Vgg9J-8UyCI/AAAAAAAAg38/ObwujAsNQeU/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252024_6371_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VX0E_EC22oM/Vgg9KX8F-FI/AAAAAAAAg4A/8j2WbWxUSW8/2015%25252009%25252024_6371_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="552" height="381"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Some decorations I set up just like I did last year and some I changed up a little bit.</font> <font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">In another couple of days, I will add the bits of Halloween in and then they can come away easily ~ without leaving any gaps ~ and it will just be Fall again.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2CEIiXoGEDc/Vgg9K9FsjhI/AAAAAAAAg4M/3ZyiV5fwUKQ/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252024_6365_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y9N0V9g9rHg/Vgg9LVg2opI/AAAAAAAAg4U/tSDmhVWw4NQ/2015%25252009%25252024_6365_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="679"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I’ve got mums in the garden urns outside by both entrances. I tried to pick those with mainly buds, but just where you could see what color the flowers will be. They are just starting to bloom now. Purple for the front door area.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ybHnbRRuHcg/Vgg9Lxzd22I/AAAAAAAAg4c/Wk7tG3BwD1A/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252027_6389_edited-1%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j1KSMp1gpRM/Vgg9MR1rK1I/AAAAAAAAg4k/0_X1ImMGkXE/2015%25252009%25252027_6389_edited-1_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="597"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">And a mix for the garage door urn. Right now it looks predominantly yellow, but there is purple, copper, rust, the yellow, and I thought I saw a couple of the cranberry red buds.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P68wGuGMqiM/Vgg9M71Q_AI/AAAAAAAAg4s/2Y1ADO2dVRc/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252027_6390_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-opbmRSp0oHY/Vgg9NnxvoNI/AAAAAAAAg40/4_-Q6j-S4GQ/2015%25252009%25252027_6390_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="398" height="607"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I can’t believe it is the end of September already! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NQWb15Xa1kI/Vgg9OKT0S7I/AAAAAAAAg48/ErsdxvrK0iA/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252024_6368_edited-1%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sto0yjZc0Q8/Vgg9OhVkGII/AAAAAAAAg5E/xj9RbMbdUsY/2015%25252009%25252024_6368_edited-1_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="641"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Do you keep Fall decorating simple or do you go “all out”?</font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-36521441179516711372015-09-21T11:30:00.000-04:002015-09-21T11:30:00.571-04:00Summer’s Last Hurrah<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gwp7EyNympg/VfwqROn4OSI/AAAAAAAAg08/VQjMGOUQ1HA/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252017_6340_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9vzlugRe1-8/VfwqRkXcJvI/AAAAAAAAg1A/DYIddgjRW2I/2015%25252009%25252017_6340_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="366" height="558"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">The other night, I made the last cuts of the season to my hydrangea bushes. Out of the three I have, two bloomed all season and the third started to bloom last week {go figure}. I decided to enjoy them in the house and used them in the pot I showed a few posts ago on our dining room table. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aMZ2DAz0twA/VfwqR7to93I/AAAAAAAAg1I/OkDQc5F3lLM/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252017_6342_edited-1%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PiRW0S6rTLE/VfwqSpe0pSI/AAAAAAAAg1Q/AZ8d3qkz5d8/2015%25252009%25252017_6342_edited-1_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="348" height="531"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I used the glass hurricane and a faux candle in a pumpkin color {I couldn’t find an actual pumpkin pillar candle in the real candles}. It was 50% off at Hobby Lobby so I felt it would do for this arrangement.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tSsZft9wqJ4/VfwqS60sT_I/AAAAAAAAg1Y/eKDmTkPQg4M/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252017_6344_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TM5PlYGcHqQ/VfwqTu-q9XI/AAAAAAAAg1c/00Aol6rI2sE/2015%25252009%25252017_6344_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="606"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I tucked in some of the hydrangea flowers I had cut around it. As I had said in that previous post, a flat bottom votive candle holder turned upside down inside the pot brings the candle up to a good height. This will do until the blooms dry out and then I can put the faux florals and leaves in their place.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TtH5TK89H2o/VfwqUEwUiSI/AAAAAAAAg1k/VWFiNN77QZk/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252017_6337_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6DdHBFDmFy0/VfwqUSfVLBI/AAAAAAAAg1s/Qnt7OwNUpZ0/2015%25252009%25252017_6337_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="402" height="613"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I also took a final picture of our urn by the garage door. You might recall that I have shared it a few times over the Summer months to show you how it progressed in size. It continued to grow even after my last post! Here is the progression in pictures, with the date taken listed below each photo.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VEgN0Afedlo/VfwqVIVW40I/AAAAAAAAg10/DFGx-OVu0IU/s1600-h/2015%25252005%25252024_6007%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015 05 24_6007" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015 05 24_6007" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Px95N9kjOF4/VfwqVkmn0hI/AAAAAAAAg18/G_1slUQDvHQ/2015%25252005%25252024_6007_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="364" height="555"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">May 24, 2015 – first planted</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p1OJxR28KVo/VfwqVyvZExI/AAAAAAAAg2A/NtNB2BnE0sk/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252007_6118_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBatEtj8ezke-yUgJvioeDflpPYo_-dhTr25fdXQxUIx7a0en7490ClBxyzcDyITdtKEGsSkMx3IQB6RKGeXZ720RS3cNLywXCbPOwpDEILjrGP8S4QkQkV-EY_XAzJQF5AijCA6KhkPw/?imgmax=800" width="366" height="558"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">July 7, 2015</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Axqz1rSFOIo/VfwqWz9M5XI/AAAAAAAAg2Y/L-iXPefrgZA/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252016_6232_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LIa7sDN4vYA/VfwqdwzMfoI/AAAAAAAAg2c/mqzEFaFSIXU/2015%25252008%25252016_6232_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="612"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">August 16, 2015</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pDco0jHhFJk/VfwqebrgoDI/AAAAAAAAg2k/FoRsME1OU7c/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252017_6338_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NUgpVn-79d8/Vfwqe0LlrSI/AAAAAAAAg2s/wpuR5Sj4ykM/2015%25252009%25252017_6338_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="617"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">September, 2015</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Such a great combination and coleus is always a winner in my book. I will have to look back at these pictures for next year’s planting. </font> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-48308018115343517122015-09-16T07:00:00.000-04:002015-09-16T07:00:07.045-04:00Picture Perfect Halloween Treat Bags<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qmK-ATA07zs/VfhnDprLOKI/AAAAAAAAgvc/O_REgm6t6AQ/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6317_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VKx9L4Pp6q0/VfhnEVF7tPI/AAAAAAAAgvk/30C4JJ71Q8c/2015%25252009%25252015_6317_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="470"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I thought I’d share some Halloween treat bags I made up this year in plenty of time for you to make some of your own. This is an idea I got from Somerset <em>Holidays and Celebrations</em> magazine {2009}. Here are the supplies I picked up to do this project:</font></p> <ul> <li> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Footlight MT Light">Kraft paper bags with handles {these came from Hobby Lobby and were 5/$1.99};</font></div> <li> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Footlight MT Light">Halloween-like scrapbook paper of your choosing;</font></div> <li> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Footlight MT Light">Cardstock {black for the witch hats and matting, and another color also for matting your picture};</font></div> <li> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Footlight MT Light">Pictures of your recipients;</font></div> <li> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Footlight MT Light">Halloween stickers with text;</font></div> <li> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Footlight MT Light">Other embellishments of your choice;</font></div> <li> <div align="left"><font size="4" face="Footlight MT Light">Adhesive {I used a glue stick for photos and glue tape}.</font></div></li></ul> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zv8PLUO6gts/VfhnFLTQgqI/AAAAAAAAgvs/cVAJpMuZchQ/s1600-h/2015-08-28_6285_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yXg05kAdiYk/VfhnFrjJY5I/AAAAAAAAgvw/Mkx8Eu7s2IA/2015-08-28_6285_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="540" height="372"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I chose a subdued/faded looking orange color and black & white harlequin pattern scrapbook paper to layer onto the front of my bag. I will also use them on the back just to give it a finished look. I also did a couple with some vintage black and white children’s pictures; I’ll use these as decorations. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sb-e2_YeBfA/VfhnGIZpqmI/AAAAAAAAgv8/b73nna8f0gU/s1600-h/2015-08-28_6287_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JkFGtT3u5dw/VfhnG1_ZivI/AAAAAAAAgwE/LbLZENDdIBQ/2015-08-28_6287_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="406" height="620"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">It is very easy and quick to do these, and they will be sure to bring a smile. They are kind of a trick and a treat all in one! Once they are finished, you can fill them with some shred in colors to match your scrapbook papers and then add some candy in. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TEYwQCIE1nk/VfhnHhig76I/AAAAAAAAgwM/9zPM6C4LXW8/s1600-h/2015-08-28_6286_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XIR9V0htDK0/VfhnINUWFtI/AAAAAAAAgwU/oIHyQ-jsI6I/2015-08-28_6286_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="389" height="594"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">In the case of the bags I made for my nephews, I took a picture of their school pictures {perfect head shots for this type of project}, and edited them to be black and white. I did the same with a picture I had of my granddaughter; I tried to take a head shot the same as a school picture would be for hers.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OWPQmbIXSd4/VfhnIzGtwZI/AAAAAAAAgwc/iwA-p8CE-GA/s1600-h/2015-08-28_6288_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kb2yFqNvrQA/VfhnJvbNf3I/AAAAAAAAgwk/nrghkkcdNWs/2015-08-28_6288_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="528" height="364"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Cut them to size and adhere them to a piece of cardstock. I glued the picture to the orange colored cardstock and then cut a slightly larger piece of the black cardstock. I “double matted” it by gluing the orange cardstock with the picture on it to the black. I used decorative scissors to cut the cardstock ~ the black is done with a scallop and the orange that the picture is glued to is called “victorian”.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P1EaQemydbM/VfhnKdqt9hI/AAAAAAAAgws/IB7ujP7GEWI/s1600-h/2015-08-28_6289_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dBlQqI4S80k/VfhnLPBc3LI/AAAAAAAAgw0/3ETSvpHpwas/2015-08-28_6289_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="600"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I then cut out some witch hats from the black cardstock. You can embellish them with glitter, scrapbook paper or ribbon; I basically left them as is. Glue them onto the picture.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2RP_KAsX2nk/VfhnLxSUhhI/AAAAAAAAgw8/G2FDCUlDwH8/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6316_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aEFkla7bKXY/VfhnMoFzdCI/AAAAAAAAgxE/1dCHQKJvvSk/2015%25252009%25252015_6316_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="606"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_D-muvdgCN0/VfhnNQXgEpI/AAAAAAAAgxM/TUVeaX21KeQ/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6318_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gea2SYl4PrY/VfhnNwHd7aI/AAAAAAAAgxU/KEK3GRGpO6k/2015%25252009%25252015_6318_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="623"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tXwyCn1t8G4/VfhnOl3OlDI/AAAAAAAAgxc/4s-PZ0QjN5M/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6319_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YJjqGo2vOXc/VfhnPeS2wfI/AAAAAAAAgxk/WUbzWL5F9AI/2015%25252009%25252015_6319_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="635"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Once that is all set and good to go, glue the cardstock {with the picture wearing its witch hat} to the bag, which should already be decorated in the scrapbook papers you chose. You can see I double layered these, too.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EkZETnRZ1-s/VfhnQCjqL2I/AAAAAAAAgxs/Rj87Xe7ZwmI/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6321_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JOM8YGEcGEg/VfhnQu333NI/AAAAAAAAgx0/ZoMjeDI6HPE/2015%25252009%25252015_6321_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="382"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4eLFRtYCisM/VfhnRR2vt7I/AAAAAAAAgx8/jzVya0VHPIc/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6322_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XDncK3ldaQs/VfhnSOkMsMI/AAAAAAAAgyA/W0_uzzwZegY/2015%25252009%25252015_6322_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="388"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MFkMez6ZB-Q/VfhnSspDlII/AAAAAAAAgyM/GSq-UsRVFtg/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6323_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mZKbv9YGhKY/VfhnTFgPpEI/AAAAAAAAgyQ/Ic0WIcf1GJE/2015%25252009%25252015_6323_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="382"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I used a Halloween sticker pack I found that included text and images. I used the text on the front of the bags, also giving them a bit more dimension by sticking them onto scrapbook paper and then cardstock. In addition, {on some of them, because I forgot I had it} I added a strip that raises them up off the project a bit.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FwAtx9FjfQ8/VfhnTkz_RMI/AAAAAAAAgyc/zr10rRrxqSo/s1600-h/2015-08-28_6291_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7-VLjZ-idaA/VfhnUF_Y2CI/AAAAAAAAgyk/WvDJKM2470k/2015-08-28_6291_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="561"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">You can use up the scraps of the scrapbook papers for the back. I also added a Halloween sticker to the back.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5bhxgwtw-hk/VfhnUwBYPZI/AAAAAAAAgys/LXvV4lZWRuk/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6327_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wuZlI0RrcG8/VfhnVRZKpTI/AAAAAAAAgy0/VrgmQYFmxTI/2015%25252009%25252015_6327_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="375"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">To do the shred inside the bags ~ I couldn’t find a prepackaged orange and black shred, so I bought black and orange tissue paper. I put one sheet of each color together, then folded over, and cut strips into them – not cutting all the way to the end. Kind of like making pom-poms. I took some pictures to illustrate.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7xhwaMbjny0/VfhnWEJjKZI/AAAAAAAAgy8/HQZ_HdZtbX0/s1600-h/2015-09-14_6292_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9zofKjOxrkc/VfhnWkWAG-I/AAAAAAAAgzA/XMocLW0OrFo/2015-09-14_6292_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="505" height="348"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3xMm8ak_5dA/VfhnXAxvW_I/AAAAAAAAgzI/1AmDVh9HPDY/s1600-h/2015-09-14_6293_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PIP68tyzKcc/VfhnXrOZSRI/AAAAAAAAgzQ/g0SVOMToUkw/2015-09-14_6293_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="511" height="353"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8dm4bmVvnXk/VfhnYEIZR2I/AAAAAAAAgzc/Fhz217dR27g/s1600-h/2015-09-14_6294_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yQ8zNbk7ca8/VfhnYqsh2vI/AAAAAAAAgzg/6YwwjTLdlD0/2015-09-14_6294_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="355"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_4ZD6GF_JeQ/VfhnZFx934I/AAAAAAAAgzs/Wot5xGCp2rg/s1600-h/2015-09-14_6295_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZCZQuPnMnf4/VfhnZnIjb4I/AAAAAAAAgzw/GeW9vedtw_0/2015-09-14_6295_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="355"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BZ-7oWXX0f8/VfhnaKw0O-I/AAAAAAAAgz8/zPCjXAF2iPU/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6314_edited-1%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4O8Bj_-paUc/Vfhna2ugWNI/AAAAAAAAg0E/Cm80Z-ZomzY/2015%25252009%25252015_6314_edited-1_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="594" height="279"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">That’s it ~ they’re done! Then add your treats. I put some candy and some small, inexpensive toys in mine.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nKFepA9SbPA/VfhnbTMZ45I/AAAAAAAAg0M/5nLtlRi7JHQ/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6315_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XktPxABgWaQ/VfhncAazjZI/AAAAAAAAg0U/-NCr6c6TUKk/2015%25252009%25252015_6315_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="592" height="408"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Trick or Treat!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wtb09cm1z0w/Vfhnc0t7_-I/AAAAAAAAg0c/ySijCo9qMyU/s1600-h/2015%25252009%25252015_6332_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZRB3LrEnIbM/VfhndjEbI6I/AAAAAAAAg0k/hB1s5FnJxMo/2015%25252009%25252015_6332_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="397"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">A big thank you to my daughter and sister for allowing me to put the kids’ pictures on my blog!</font></p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-6023650413875720092015-09-13T06:00:00.000-04:002015-09-13T06:00:02.030-04:00The New Granddaughter!<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">My second granddaughter arrived on Friday, September 4, 2015 – 6 pounds, 14 ounces.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TUJIIeihnkk/VfSC33fBJII/AAAAAAAAgus/c4k6ZXeb67Y/s1600-h/PART_1441564286488_20150906_1428477.jpg"><img title="PART_1441564286488_20150906_142847" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="PART_1441564286488_20150906_142847" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ObsyPOQW9Rs/VfSC4ZR9cgI/AAAAAAAAgu0/88sQ0us5sZg/PART_1441564286488_20150906_142847_t.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="530"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">She looks very like her sister did, except this one has dark hair and I noticed dimples. Here is big sister trying her hand at feeding.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ex8nTRbLryw/VfSC5DKFhmI/AAAAAAAAgu8/pfZdvzcH8NI/s1600-h/09121511147.jpg"><img title="0912151114" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="0912151114" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--ARFlVOdb98/VfSC5iQLfgI/AAAAAAAAgvE/4T_6SPuFFqA/0912151114_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="344" height="621"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">It’s been wonderful holding such a small baby again, but we are making sure our first granddaughter gets quite a bit of our attention, too. Anyway, now you know where I’ve been and where I’ll probably be if you don’t see me around!</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-72772564620565580122015-09-01T07:00:00.000-04:002015-09-01T07:00:05.458-04:00Grain Sack Round Runner<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-thcRH7aUDmY/VeJNAtqZrnI/AAAAAAAAgss/Yi8ClWF7Ueo/s1600-h/2015-08-29_6280_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BT_HWPu7CH0/VeJNBIB0PSI/AAAAAAAAgs0/ujQ9MiemeE4/2015-08-29_6280_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="322"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Can runners be round? I don’t know, but since I have a round table in our dining area, I decided to do a round piece using that grain sack type fabric I used on my pillow that I showed you <a href="http://www.creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/08/grain-sack-lumbar-pillow-cover.html">here</a>. This time I used the tan with beige striped fabric.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KKONXTI7nMk/VeJNBol9OPI/AAAAAAAAgs8/rgEJ0_jyjd8/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6261_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I8CAHf1OUPE/VeJNCP8yUpI/AAAAAAAAgtE/g7SHrZmYjN4/2015-08-25_6261_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="540"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I used a silver tray I had that was about the size I wanted the round to be, turned it over, and used a pencil to trace around it on the fabric. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y4uX3-l8EOY/VeJNCo-feiI/AAAAAAAAgtM/_-K5Pvpymas/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6262_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zd6v-uKZzv4/VeJNDfza8uI/AAAAAAAAgtU/ySyRwrVUol0/2015-08-25_6262_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="397"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I cut it out and wound up buying a vintage looking trim from Hobby Lobby to use on the edge.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mFQoce_MOEI/VeJNDwp9suI/AAAAAAAAgtc/6--C_mrcVkg/s1600-h/2015-08-29_6279_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ht_q4bHokSU/VeJNEW6CP0I/AAAAAAAAgtk/6jMbvpqO-08/2015-08-29_6279_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="411"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I sewed it on, ironed it, and it was done within a half hour!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DLvXULHhy4s/VeJNE1czV_I/AAAAAAAAgts/dk4n3ntOOGY/s1600-h/2015-08-29_6282_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wlCCU1i3X1o/VeJNFuS8k0I/AAAAAAAAgt0/lZJqGdqfOlM/2015-08-29_6282_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="408"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">A pretty simple project and here it is on the table with my newly painted pot sitting on top of it.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NbJ1Dvq5eNA/VeJNGPhRXgI/AAAAAAAAgt4/OuEmYr5CLkc/s1600-h/2015-08-29_6284_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0SHIvAo9480/VeJNGgBTnKI/AAAAAAAAguA/FDUC24ORpC4/2015-08-29_6284_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="384" height="510"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6DJPFlkUej4/VeJNHPLEFuI/AAAAAAAAguM/LuaLy24AHRE/s1600-h/2015-08-29_6283_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ckTYofHTu-E/VeJNH-F3fyI/AAAAAAAAguU/zmq8bP34Uy0/2015-08-29_6283_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="388" height="592"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I’m not sure what else I might make with this fabric ~ I’m thinking about Christmas stockings and fabric gift bags. Even after the pillow cover and this table round I’ve still got plenty left!</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-31806240676304826822015-08-28T07:00:00.000-04:002015-08-28T07:00:01.762-04:00Grain Sack Lumbar Pillow Cover<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Debra over at <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2015/08/grain-sack-fabric-for-tablerunners.html?showComment=1440468246657#c7854699793956391943">Common Ground</a> reminded me of this great fabric I had gotten from Décor Steals a couple of years ago. It’s a grain sack look fabric. It was a really good deal at the time, but I haven’t used much of it.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yHAXtk_cNSg/Vdz2J6kT7lI/AAAAAAAAgqc/a8iSJxKrJ0Q/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6261_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E9mVmCPl9LU/Vdz2PPgDm8I/AAAAAAAAgqk/Qr97yB-Z4mo/2015-08-25_6261_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="564"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Debra used hers for table runners, but I decided to do a lumbar pillow cover for a pillow I have on our living room sofa. I made this one up with a drapery panel I found at Goodwill several years ago.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-co5HMQWearU/Vdz2PqW_ORI/AAAAAAAAgqs/_3-iFaC35bE/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6263_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8DPC5anvYFc/Vdz2QVab3xI/AAAAAAAAgq0/G3B1uLp8M_w/2015-08-25_6263_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="547" height="377"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I decided to make a cover so that I could remove it when I wanted a change or just to go back to the pillow the way it was. I have been trying to just do envelope covers for easy on/off for my existing pillows, so that’s how I did this one. But first, I decided to add an image to the center. I chose this one which I’ve had saved for awhile and that came from <a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/">The Graphics Fairy</a>. I printed this onto iron-on paper and transferred it onto the fabric before sewing.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ss87c2kL3AU/Vdz2Q1JgcsI/AAAAAAAAgq8/X_wH_fThqGA/s1600-h/Jardin-Printable-Grain-Sack-Graphics%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="Jardin-Printable-Grain-Sack-GraphicsFairy-sm" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Jardin-Printable-Grain-Sack-GraphicsFairy-sm" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RBz5w4hD_Og/Vdz2RhO0uRI/AAAAAAAAgrE/njyepMo-p8g/Jardin-Printable-Grain-Sack-Graphics%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="496" height="394"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I chose the fabric that had a black stripe since I have black and white going on here. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UF6IZhb18IY/Vdz2STwdjzI/AAAAAAAAgrM/S3Q-x1SMQBI/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6265_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwsWGuvJ2B9bKbzaHeHrbuyrHf_OV9FKWLKz7FVt_xTO8fjiw6LctSHu68uQZRClu0MqxLXDZYYQK7mzyP0bpv0rdbQu4-R-N-jnys57lOkqhaMKcgPcXIYxaI53F4kev4V4-82nJesI/?imgmax=800" width="582" height="401"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I was glad that the stripes worked out the way I wanted them to.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JenjB52ZK8U/Vdz2Tnfy_nI/AAAAAAAAgrc/y8skFsEddgU/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6269_edited-110.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Iana6Jh-dMY/Vdz2URFNmgI/AAAAAAAAgrg/dRGlX-0K5-E/2015-08-25_6269_edited-1_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="408"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I’m really pleased with the way it turned out and even more pleased that it will be easy to remove and change when I want to do so.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rZKeSXAsqgw/Vdz2UzzzlyI/AAAAAAAAgrs/vqPth-sV3jU/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6272_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ic4cYWX-JrE/Vdz2VgPIJsI/AAAAAAAAgr0/wwa9YGd3N2o/2015-08-25_6272_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="598" height="412"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Just to give you a little bit of info if you’ve never done an envelope closure before ~ this pillow is 12 x 26. I cut the front/face fabric 13 x 27 and the back fabric 13 x 33. I then cut the back fabric in half. I lined it up on the facing fabric and then pinned the opening portion of both pieces for sewing ~ width-wise {and this way you have the correct length}. Once they were both sewn I pinned them to the front and sewed all the way around. Clip your corners and turn right side out through the “envelope” opening. Feel free to email me if you have any questions on how to do this.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7u6PTpEAnS8/Vdz2WDn9fHI/AAAAAAAAgr8/xGSARQXfUFs/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6271_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_hT4NZcq1PU/Vdz2Wy_YuwI/AAAAAAAAgsE/VDVo19VDFz4/2015-08-25_6271_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="393"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I like how it brings over the color of the burlap tablecloths on the side tables to the middle of the sofa.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YJYzeDFeEyA/Vdz2XedK87I/AAAAAAAAgsI/FXWE15FwHKQ/s1600-h/2015-08-25_6274_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NXNx8cKOhgA/Vdz2YCca7CI/AAAAAAAAgsU/4POTrZuaKYc/2015-08-25_6274_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="394"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I did another project with one of the other grain sack fabrics that I hope to share with you next week. Also next week, we are in the final countdown for the new granddaughter! I’m very excited to meet her!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-63489525427984647872015-08-25T08:00:00.000-04:002015-08-25T08:00:13.221-04:00A Painted Pot Redo Becomes A Fall Centerpiece<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I’ve had this terracotta pot sitting on a shelf in our garage all Summer. I painted it a couple of years ago and added the fleur de lis stencil. I never used it this year and I was thinking it was time to repaint it. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yTkedWZ6Vzw/VdoNm6AkXyI/AAAAAAAAgn8/Sz8wyMUd0_4/s1600-h/2015-08-16_6236_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i3KI63ugjrs/VdoNnUxjf2I/AAAAAAAAgoA/vzG-iHHHPeE/2015-08-16_6236_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="537" height="370"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I had some paint left in two sample pots of Coco and Old Ochre chalk paint so I decided to use those. I just kept it simple and neutral, because I would like to be able to use it for Spring, Summer and Fall in different ways. I painted it with the Coco and then dry brushed the Old Ochre over that.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m701vQs5ir0/VdoNn772VYI/AAAAAAAAgoI/05HvOvMJjR8/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252017_6256_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7Tpa7j_HDoo/VdoNoik39dI/AAAAAAAAgoU/uu-wr_3YWlE/2015%25252008%25252017_6256_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="472" height="721"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">For Fall, I found this project when I was looking through my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/creative_home/halloweenfall/">Halloween/Fall</a> board on Pinterest. This is my inspiration for this project.</font></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Fall centerpiece" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/80/32/78/803278f80d16b65a4f76950f423b1a27.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://livedan330.com/2014/09/02/fall-centerpiece-ideas/3/">Source</a> : Pinterest</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I pretty much have everything I need to put it together ~ the pot, a glass hurricane, and some Fall florals. I’m using one of my monogrammed faux candles for pictures. I used a small glass votive holder to raise up my faux candle to the proper height.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0qbtnsjyJII/VdoNpMEhhFI/AAAAAAAAgoc/AxMfFS1qxL4/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252023_6244_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CfHKSJnIyVo/VdoNpg4hivI/AAAAAAAAgok/h_lUj4qZeyQ/2015%25252008%25252023_6244_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="441" height="673"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">The florals are from an old floral arrangement that I took apart a few years ago when the container it was in broke. I used them last year in a wooden tote on my living room coffee table. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oAm0pagvemM/VdoNqHzjAcI/AAAAAAAAgoo/nLFBu81Kr1Y/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252023_6243_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6tvpU783vbE/VdoNqtvC7RI/AAAAAAAAgo0/Yusrf4aQS1w/2015%25252008%25252023_6243_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="659"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I will have to buy one thing ~ a candle. I think a pumpkin colored/scented pillar candle would finish this off nicely.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gFLgpy7VnVc/VdoNrOwlnlI/AAAAAAAAgo4/Lc1bDuAvcwM/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252023_6246_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MsDWdDTlKOs/VdoNrkT4AmI/AAAAAAAAgpE/KM8ks6vsxMw/2015%25252008%25252023_6246_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="701"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">And now I have a lovely Fall centerpiece! I may add some faux leaves to this, too. I have some extras floating around in my Fall bin. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yytwsNqFNfo/VdoNseWE1-I/AAAAAAAAgpI/-tBncftSpgk/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252023_6247_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2UUcWU5Xovk/VdoNs2LBHZI/AAAAAAAAgpU/VZJfGLjpy_g/2015%25252008%25252023_6247_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="695"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">This could be used outside or in. I’ll be using mine on our dining table. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RhQAzw-6ZBQ/VdoNtHPdSWI/AAAAAAAAgpc/IOdZvggD47A/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252023_6250_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xutPaf3usKY/VdoNtzw4lBI/AAAAAAAAgpk/gfVbfyVi0QY/2015%25252008%25252023_6250_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="670"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">For now, though, I will use this boxwood ball in the pot. This makes for a really quick decorative piece and will work great for the end of Summer transition into Fall decorating. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mgC6Ki5Dk1I/VdoNuVASgeI/AAAAAAAAgps/De4_UorVzdA/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252018_6253_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XB4LChxixks/VdoNvNyDqQI/AAAAAAAAgp0/CkpAzSN3bXI/2015%25252008%25252018_6253_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="460" height="702"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q9q6Wf8dczQ/VdoNvqxTLxI/AAAAAAAAgp8/siXhedkkGtI/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252023_6238_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0zw0tvTmpIA/VdoNwCbVu6I/AAAAAAAAgqE/eFzBfqRmFpU/2015%25252008%25252023_6238_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="453" height="748"></a></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-1552638255886823312015-08-19T13:00:00.000-04:002015-08-19T13:00:04.992-04:00My Garden Urn In August<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I’m so glad I take pictures to document my plantings each year. It gives me a good way to remember how each plant did in its location. If you remember, I shared one of those with you last month in <a href="http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/07/what-difference-month-makes.html">this post</a> ~ the urn by our garage door. Here it is when first planted at the end of May, 2015.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8YZECElIJlQ/VZxWqU3Pk7I/AAAAAAAAgPM/xYes2xzSBq4/s1600-h/2015-05-24_60079.jpg"><img title="2015 05 24_6007" border="0" alt="2015 05 24_6007" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-26cTJZb-N0M/VZxWq2TGfQI/AAAAAAAAgPU/9t45IfJEI2g/2015-05-24_6007_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="388" height="578"></a><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">The next time I documented it was on July 8th.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jlve3eN4bHg/VZxWrr5DWQI/AAAAAAAAgPc/Fz5X-u_N4YU/s1600-h/2015-07-07_6120_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-72Th1esh1I0/VZxWsAPKFaI/AAAAAAAAgPg/lJFTmgsyuN4/2015-07-07_6120_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="361" height="551"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">And here it is on August 16, 2015. It’s amazing that it continued to grow so much more a month later!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tQb2_X9kwtQ/VdDCo4MxpQI/AAAAAAAAgnQ/wIJrSerA2rg/s1600-h/2015-08-16_6233_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FrPF2dteQyY/VdDCpe3utWI/AAAAAAAAgnY/913pUysBwAI/2015-08-16_6233_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="456" height="696"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">As I said in that July post, this is coleus, licorice plant, and purple geraniums. Just two of each plant!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zQAAt6FHPlA/VdDCqUtvjFI/AAAAAAAAgng/YOJc0LoRuL0/s1600-h/2015-08-16_6235_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jzsCd4kXM50/VdDCqwMlK6I/AAAAAAAAgno/BjAF26xprdo/2015-08-16_6235_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="438" height="669"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I think this combination is a keeper to do again next year! </font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-81713500986287965792015-08-17T15:00:00.000-04:002015-08-17T15:00:00.891-04:00Freebies<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_TS10fr0n7Y/Vc0eaSwyapI/AAAAAAAAglw/8sTE5aVTjZw/s1600-h/2015-08-13_6229_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uoSEbZFbopI/Vc0ea7exOqI/AAAAAAAAgl4/QLeomr0cXyE/2015-08-13_6229_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="505" height="348"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I got some great freebies from work the other day. It was kind of like trash diving, but without the actual trash diving. Our office administrator was doing a clear out and these two dictionaries were on the side to be thrown away. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AuNVwybO2Bc/Vc0ebj1SJ1I/AAAAAAAAgmA/xDFdnqPu_m8/s1600-h/2015-08-13_6226_edited-110.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xPKu7V-LVPc/Vc0ecEPJShI/AAAAAAAAgmI/dqT-9aT969Y/2015-08-13_6226_edited-1_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="530" height="366"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I asked if they were going to be garbage and when she said, “yes”, I asked if I could have them. She did look at me funny until I told her that they are good to have on hand for doing craft projects. I think I will have plenty of dictionary pages to last me for awhile now!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-56QH7xNsTcU/Vc0ecmFJziI/AAAAAAAAgmQ/lFwoTR_kbAQ/s1600-h/2015-08-13_6228_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7SaGq2Hh5rk/Vc0edCcJPtI/AAAAAAAAgmY/qnZZ3HATYts/2015-08-13_6228_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="337" height="514"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I love the cover of the blue one. It has that old faded blue color to it.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M8iGQs0E9Pc/Vc0edmgUwvI/AAAAAAAAgmg/npZXDH0TlZQ/s1600-h/2015-08-13_6227_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RPNpPwN1R8s/Vc0eeAKPO8I/AAAAAAAAgmo/Q2eIHjAWGew/2015-08-13_6227_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="616"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">The other item was the rolodex. Never used and it has the alphabetical dividers, as well as some blank rolodex cards. I had saved a rolodex craft some time ago with the thought that one day I might come across one and be able to play around with it. Now I can! This is the one that has inspired me.</font></p> <p align="center"><img alt="Altered rolodex via Beansie Babbles" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/96/a5/73/96a5735acfc16be047b326b6f33cf4b8.jpg"></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Footlight MT Light">Source: <a href="http://beansiebabbles.blogspot.com/">Beansie Babbles</a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">It’s always nice to get some freebies and, although these are nothing major, they are things I can add to my craft supplies – without having spent any money! </font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZJBBQBYH9u0/Vc0eeoBtFLI/AAAAAAAAgmw/eRLWG1kf0NQ/s1600-h/2015-08-13_6230_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3P1kO-icuDY/Vc0efNVOUOI/AAAAAAAAgm0/SSLdvBA_7_c/2015-08-13_6230_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="511"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"> I’m looking forward to using them in some craft projects! Have you gotten any little freebies lately that have made you happy?</font></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-29854783042338555022015-08-13T08:00:00.000-04:002015-08-13T08:00:00.036-04:00Pinterest Recipe–Nutella Banana Bread<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I found a recipe on Pinterest about a month ago – Nutella Banana Bread by The 36th Avenue. The picture had my mouth watering, and I was determined to make it and to make it gluten free. You can find the original recipe <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/nutella-banana-bread-recipe/">here</a>.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WjsZrKYGyF0/VcY_Y7DjbSI/AAAAAAAAgkw/bFRSyUtjcb4/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252002_6218_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j8RICTe6-Sk/VcY_ZCKI8fI/AAAAAAAAgk4/ZbU2eudjb7c/2015%25252008%25252002_6218_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="499"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I used Red Mills Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour and kept all the other ingredients the same as originally given. As with the original using regular flour, I got two full size loaves out of the recipe.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E1FVRJDf8DU/VcY_ZnKN4FI/AAAAAAAAglA/-h4Tfcb6vGU/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252002_6221_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GaCGyXe7tRE/VcY_aUcFl9I/AAAAAAAAglI/RL4_eRNCubM/2015%25252008%25252002_6221_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="522"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">It was soooooo good! My daughter and granddaughter, who are not gluten free, said they enjoyed it, too. So, I think this one is a keeper for the recipe binder! I will definitely be making this one again.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QHnUMMj46fc/VcY_aw5y9KI/AAAAAAAAglQ/sVOitYAdsi4/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252002_6222_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VEnwjb1wE7A/VcY_bazH8JI/AAAAAAAAglY/jrCoC-spazo/2015%25252008%25252002_6222_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="540" height="372"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-52910166534004774152015-08-10T19:30:00.000-04:002015-08-10T19:30:00.707-04:00Baby Burp Cloths<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x6laAgl9YDQ/VcY7h9xEQ7I/AAAAAAAAgjM/3_r_gtv5hF8/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252005_6215_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8Tx5Qyftz-0/VcY7iYcUoWI/AAAAAAAAgjU/lZ3AODTaTlo/2015%25252008%25252005_6215_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="468" height="323"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">This is the last thing I have currently made for the new granddaughter {countdown: 3 1/2 weeks away} ~ some burp cloths made from cloth diapers and flannel fabric. This is a good project for beginners because it is all straight sewing. It is also an inexpensive project because 1/2 a yard will do two burp cloths; even the cloth diapers {in a package of 10} are reasonably priced.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-129Xp-E8kQo/VcY7jAFEGzI/AAAAAAAAgjc/nbwO7QfHf5Q/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252005_6206_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yMfLXact3Jw/VcY7jxBuW4I/AAAAAAAAgjk/1ll-yE6TcsQ/2015%25252008%25252005_6206_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="557" height="384"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I got a package of cloth diapers from Walmart and some baby girl themed flannel fabric from Hobby Lobby {half a yard of three fabrics works for 6 burp cloths}. I washed both the fabrics and the cloth diapers, as the cloth diapers <strong>will</strong> shrink up.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zjVuVWzi5LY/VcY7kWCUeFI/AAAAAAAAgjo/pJjws-CHLYo/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252005_6205_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8XQ0RZXvmJA/VcY7k5_2yBI/AAAAAAAAgj0/WlMia7Fjc6o/2015%25252008%25252005_6205_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="591" height="408"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Then I very simply placed the wrong side of the flannel to one side of the cloth diaper, pinned, cut to size, left a small opening for turning, and sewed. Clip the corners, turn, poke the corners out, sew the opening closed, and they are done and ready to give!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SrYkiRAeSvw/VcY7lTWt4wI/AAAAAAAAgj8/dRXyRzAQ_0A/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252005_6212_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L64e8zEdrUQ/VcY7l-o3stI/AAAAAAAAgkA/l6AIaOMeY-Y/2015%25252008%25252005_6212_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="557" height="384"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">These make for an inexpensive, quick and easy gift, but, not only that, they make a must-have item look pretty. And every baby needs a pretty burp cloth!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gBD6kIcKUEQ/VcY7mc_eGfI/AAAAAAAAgkM/uPGn7sVzWP4/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252005_6210_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uoTbjMpatv0/VcY7nF7lGZI/AAAAAAAAgkQ/AFArPGyisU0/2015%25252008%25252005_6210_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="561" height="368"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Tied up in a pretty pink satin ribbon, they are all ready to give to my daughter. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kPQIEqITkEg/VcY7nqvUeBI/AAAAAAAAgkc/kE5VSqzur3A/s1600-h/2015%25252008%25252005_6217_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b2aB70cm738/VcY7oPo1LhI/AAAAAAAAgkk/uCD2lmlrsWk/2015%25252008%25252005_6217_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="398" height="607"></a></font></p> <p> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-57931452614791346372015-08-05T07:00:00.000-04:002015-08-05T07:00:01.494-04:00Baby Girl Baby Blanket<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I mentioned last week that one of the things I am doing while enjoying the “simple pleasures” of Summer is sewing for the new baby that is due to enter our lives in the next 4 1/2 weeks. Another granddaughter! I thought I’d share the baby blanket I made up for her. A very quick and easy project.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4uTP3x0hy28/Vb51l3hS71I/AAAAAAAAgh0/kR8CmGxsGDM/s1600-h/2015-07-30_6194_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2AV0Q158Yg0/Vb51mvCxkDI/AAAAAAAAgh8/aNR4xlLdawM/2015-07-30_6194_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="431" height="658"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I bought two fleece fabrics that coordinated with each other. My granddaughter actually picked these out. She loves pink! <font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I will make one for her, too, that will fit her bed. </font></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EODbDOz7Ui0/Vb51m18ClQI/AAAAAAAAgiE/miMPEmQhrwU/s1600-h/2015-07-30_6196_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bQ8yisojWkw/Vb51nj9aUeI/AAAAAAAAgiM/IVVABdIUn5k/2015-07-30_6196_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="472" height="721"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">After washing/drying both fabrics, I kept it simple and used the full one yard of each fabric {squared up}. I pinned the fabric right sides together and, since I wanted to do a rounded corner, used a bowl placed in the corners to mark that out. Then I sewed, leaving a 5 inch opening for turning. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tniAYExao6Y/Vb51oHYqBaI/AAAAAAAAgiU/QvxumNCf5Vk/s1600-h/2015-07-30_6195_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8KSTQhUZknA/Vb51o5dUhyI/AAAAAAAAgic/mgU8ObftNZI/2015-07-30_6195_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="473" height="722"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Once turned right side out, I pinned again, all the way around to not only catch the opening and close it up, but I used a decorative stitch on my sewing machine to give it more interest. I used pink thread, but could have used a different color to give it more contrast.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-85HlJnswyHo/Vb51pcBaFOI/AAAAAAAAgig/_GWNvw6sH3M/s1600-h/2015-07-30_6197_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MXwumosVhqU/Vb51pwHKJWI/AAAAAAAAgio/72qPqAltJhE/2015-07-30_6197_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="442" height="675"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">It is super soft and feels wonderful! This size is perfect for a lap blanket, too, in case you are starting to think about Christmas gifts to make.</font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-23534927336043976192015-08-02T15:00:00.000-04:002015-08-02T15:00:02.457-04:00Another New Magazine! European Homes & Style<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-86L_nibZI6E/Vb5ICzcUsVI/AAAAAAAAgf8/fStx9I35XqU/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252030_6198_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NsYt6imgsYg/Vb5IDjKFUzI/AAAAAAAAggA/Mn5IHnA92ak/2015%25252007%25252030_6198_edited-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="499"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Just when you think that magazines in paper form are extinct I’ve seen two new ones that caught my eye in the past month. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen some other new names on the magazine racks as well, but this one and the one I talked about in <a href="http://www.creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2015/07/french-style-new-magazine.html">this</a> post are right up my alley.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-94F5urf-w-A/Vb5IDzO-20I/AAAAAAAAggM/ySNjDw7Lem8/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252030_6199_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PUUbDZMATYk/Vb5IEoSqY6I/AAAAAAAAggU/QxO4GWN0OYg/2015%25252007%25252030_6199_edited-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" height="632"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FgBWsNcdbq0/Vb5IFMLPQdI/AAAAAAAAggc/DnHt4RYmuTE/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252030_6200_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lLXbGqyn-is/Vb5IFmQC0QI/AAAAAAAAggg/c7-3amDdnlk/2015%25252007%25252030_6200_edited-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="652"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">This particular magazine, <em>European Homes & Style</em>, comes from <em>Cottage Journal</em>, which I am familiar with and have a subscription to. I think I enjoyed this magazine more than the last one! This magazine showcased homes with a French style, an English style, a Scandinavian style, and homes with a mixture of English and French. I’m sharing some pictures that caught my eye.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFGpRhBaWfM/Vb5IGFsVKKI/AAAAAAAAggs/qGsfaH3k_ao/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252030_6201_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BDfIINSaSFg/Vb5IG424p_I/AAAAAAAAggw/QdDe2YbD8Zc/2015%25252007%25252030_6201_edited-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="633"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hkqZuAlDFtM/Vb5IHYeIUuI/AAAAAAAAgg8/u3S4gd5IllI/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252030_6202_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VMnCvWbm11s/Vb5IH5eJ-mI/AAAAAAAAghA/407NZHZi8eY/2015%25252007%25252030_6202_edited-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="643"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I would definitely recommend this beautiful magazine to pick up and linger over! I look forward to seeing the next issue.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zPWxbkOlOVI/Vb5IIf7EsoI/AAAAAAAAghM/fpmEI_7ynVI/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252030_6203_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5Sob7CsT0GY/Vb5II_4WcNI/AAAAAAAAghQ/PJi60wpzd5E/2015%25252007%25252030_6203_edited-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="652"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VGgZwiKGxf4/Vb5IJRJF5cI/AAAAAAAAghc/bgd8T6P8MgM/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252030_6204_edited-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ciXyPiMY3xA/Vb5IJxKB2ZI/AAAAAAAAghg/6ja3_9esUS0/2015%25252007%25252030_6204_edited-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="433" height="661"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I am glad that there are new magazines that are still “old school”. Personally, while I like my Kindle for reading books every so often, I still prefer to hold a real book or magazine in my hands.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">How about you?</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-46501217801829039202015-07-26T22:00:00.000-04:002015-07-26T22:00:01.291-04:00Simple Pleasures<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1ZBOmr0sM9A/VbOiGSIQmJI/AAAAAAAAge8/TsA0tF4MMlE/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252024_6191_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: auto; display: block; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wi36h4oZOpE/VbOiHO_AZxI/AAAAAAAAgfA/jrG_9AkV0xY/2015%25252007%25252024_6191_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="359" height="439"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I have been enjoying the simple pleasures lately ~ sewing baby gifts, hanging out at the pool on humid days, celebrating my granddaughter’s 5th birthday, patiently waiting for granddaughter #2 to arrive {6 more weeks}, doing a little gardening, a little purging, reading a cute mystery series I started but never finished {the <em>Flavia de Luce</em> books by Alan Bradley}, and cutting some hydrangea blooms.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QmjH9SVRh6Y/VbOiHW_8aoI/AAAAAAAAgfM/c7BtxZdpM0k/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252024_6190_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HhpjcWk_hig/VbOiIPTQH7I/AAAAAAAAgfU/631a2MNxzKk/2015%25252007%25252024_6190_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="589"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I have not been online much lately {except maybe Pinterest because it’s quick} and I apologize for not having commented on blogs recently, but I feel like I need this time to be disconnected from the internet. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rtasb2qdtWY/VbOiIlV5mGI/AAAAAAAAgfc/osybHINsbAo/s1600-h/2015%25252007%25252024_6192_edited-1%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ROqGa9XmM3E/VbOiJKAvSUI/AAAAAAAAgfg/GcUdu2Uh_zA/2015%25252007%25252024_6192_edited-1_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="377" height="575"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I just can’t let these simple pleasures in life pass me by.</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-22736824880604286962015-07-21T15:00:00.000-04:002015-07-21T15:00:04.217-04:00What The Dickens?<p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Just some news to share, especially with those local folks that found me after the last gift shop I participated in {two years ago} for the St. Anne’s Hill Holiday Home Tour - I am thrilled and honored to have been asked to participate again.</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X_Ola0lRfbU/Va6RaoUL59I/AAAAAAAAgec/AGL5kv2HHp4/s1600-h/StAnnesLogo3.jpg"><img title="StAnnesLogo" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="StAnnesLogo" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sGjYUa9Ui3k/Va6RbPcbBAI/AAAAAAAAgek/Y_Xybu1ChuI/StAnnesLogo_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="556" height="430"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I’ve got lots of ideas of what I want to make and send along for the gift shop. Even though December seems a long way off at this point, I know I will be scrambling to finish up some projects. I do need to get started, though, and I plan on sharing some of those creations right here!</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Meanwhile, back to Summer!</font></p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-11700949618005718622015-07-17T19:30:00.000-04:002015-07-17T19:30:01.388-04:00Guest Post ~ Wood Lighting<p><font face="Footlight MT Light">*The following is a guest post from my new sponsor Parrot Uncle Lighting.</font> <p align="center"><b><font size="5">Catch up with New Home Lighting Trend----Wooden Lighting</font></b> <p align="center"><font size="4">At a time surrounded by cold and lifeless technology, we may sometimes miss the past when life was simpler and greener, when family parties are about talking and sharing instead of scrolling smart phone screens, and when books are selected by going through row upon row of bookshelves, instead of inputting key words into a search bar. When it comes to lighting, nothing beats </font><a href="http://www.parrotuncle.com/wooden-lamps.html"><font size="4">wooden lamps</font></a><font size="4"> in arousing comfort and pleasure, which can be only experienced in nature.</font> <p align="center"><font size="4">Wood, dominating the making of tools for the better part of human civilization, can be shaped into an infinite number of shapes and sizes. Crafts associated with wood have ascended to a level that often goes beyond our wildest imagination. It is safe to say that they have broken people’s old, settled ideas. Toddlers to centenarians can find the magic of wooden items. </font> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7kuinHYBuaI/VaBhjPJ1zMI/AAAAAAAAgbE/mcTwOuQDLac/s1600-h/image4.png"><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JRJxk6bTnBU/VaBhj6bvSVI/AAAAAAAAgbI/WlkX153eE8s/image_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" width="582" height="521"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">A loyal lover of wooden lamps may start from a wooden chandelier. Going by appearance, it looks magnificent; going by function, it is highly practical. Typically, a wooden chandelier features sprawling branches, each of which holds a bulb. This allows it to brighten up a huge area. With a wooden chandelier overhead, it can really create a relaxing and comforting environment, which is ideal for having supper in the dining room or exchanging some chit-chat in the living room.</font> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ISTYBdLIbm8/VaBhklQ3CrI/AAAAAAAAgbQ/Ye7z5k1SVUg/s1600-h/image8.png"><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4BWaZ1jJb3c/VaBhlGeUY0I/AAAAAAAAgbc/kQ_1qEWm7Zs/image_thumb4.png?imgmax=800" width="584" height="499"></a> <p align="center"><font size="4">The general supersize of wooden chandeliers may not fit every room in a house, say, a child’s room. On such occasions, a </font><a href="http://www.parrotuncle.com/wooden-pendant-lights.html"><font size="4">wooden pendant light</font></a><font size="4"> in a cute shape may be helpful. With the wooden frame bearing the resemblance of a diamond, a pendant is able to create fanciful lighting effect. A child will fall asleep fast while lying on bed watching the magic shade on walls and ceilings.</font> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YXXtwZmR64g/VaBhlx3k6RI/AAAAAAAAgbg/VRB7CGG1cL0/s1600-h/image12.png"><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--j17KmppQB0/VaBhnO5y_xI/AAAAAAAAgbs/TFJueIl6ZsI/image_thumb6.png?imgmax=800" width="602" height="405"></a> <p align="center"><font size="4">Considering ease in moving about, wooden table or floor lamps stand out. They can be placed wherever you want and then removed to a different spot if needed. These lighting devices are loyal companions whether you are reading by the table, dozing off in front of television, or having an informal chat with a friend on the sofa. </font> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-15s6L94R1e0/VaBhnheMzJI/AAAAAAAAgb0/GNvGEPZ70IY/s1600-h/image16.png"><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-b4eGiEUPjok/VaBhoWJRDOI/AAAAAAAAgb4/secpAJe88sA/image_thumb8.png?imgmax=800" width="456" height="524"></a> <p align="center"><font size="4">But if you are living in a small apartment and wish to save as much space as possible, a wooden wall sconce is the optimum choice, especially one with a swing arm. It covers a wider area instead of wasting the brightness of glow. </font> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-59169641227547872172015-07-15T08:00:00.000-04:002015-07-15T08:00:15.537-04:00French Style ~ A New Magazine<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pJC3U31bog8/VaBil7RJ8UI/AAAAAAAAgcI/cPvrCWN4dbo/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6180_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TAOEiOlO7a0/VaBimYHHPcI/AAAAAAAAgcM/x1Hk9SAD7sA/2015-07-10_6180_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="479"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">I found a new magazine a couple of weeks ago called <em>French Style</em>. New to me, at least. I thought I’d share some of the pictures that had me poring over each detail.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5psCylDAD9M/VaBim_kBTYI/AAAAAAAAgcU/pbYq2gsinl4/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6181_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ir0WgSmNC_U/VaBine7S5lI/AAAAAAAAgcg/gmfMv8-eB18/2015-07-10_6181_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="375" height="572"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OSKZwWK7QMQ/VaBin_w3hHI/AAAAAAAAgco/SukuXDNaWN8/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6186_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bpN6ueSmZUk/VaBiocU6Q6I/AAAAAAAAgcw/Kl3rLc6vPks/2015-07-10_6186_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="355"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BrvPeJlwvu0/VaBipDR6UzI/AAAAAAAAgc4/Gy9OiPJUYCM/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6187_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tz0C9SNWdIY/VaBipiFf1KI/AAAAAAAAgdA/5RI8M1PipNc/2015-07-10_6187_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="633"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Most of the homes shared in the magazine are not in the United States, except for one that was in New Jersey, but looked like it could have been in France. </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OzyPDJrgQfg/VaBiqV6DRYI/AAAAAAAAgdI/Y4TjuScx2bo/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6182_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DtrRixVtLTw/VaBirObOX8I/AAAAAAAAgdM/awF7aodBSxw/2015-07-10_6182_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="388"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z0_O1RtgXSo/VaBirof5hFI/AAAAAAAAgdY/JejlK-rvWZg/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6183_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OpxFK5dgvoE/VaBisRZgfhI/AAAAAAAAgdc/MUZLeu87clw/2015-07-10_6183_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="623"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Some lovely homes featured and I would have liked to see more of some of them.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R7S03WvARm0/VaBis6dq6pI/AAAAAAAAgdo/DM6m0dV-U0w/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6184_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-heP3LfgObqM/VaBite3UbcI/AAAAAAAAgdw/_oTjtlAwI2k/2015-07-10_6184_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="578" height="437"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UX1EBW1-J3c/VaBiuOMhjNI/AAAAAAAAgd0/gbz2y02fatI/s1600-h/2015-07-10_6185_edited-14.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_IsS6jL5Ogc/VaBiuuHlEqI/AAAAAAAAgd8/p6h1FyQDLDs/2015-07-10_6185_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="398" height="607"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Have you seen this magazine? If so, what did you think of it? </font> </p> <p><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-63361769175678624222015-07-13T15:00:00.000-04:002015-07-13T15:00:03.048-04:00Sweet Little Sundresses<!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script type="text/javascript" async defer data-pin-color="red" data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Some things are so much easier to do these days. Case in point are these sundress fabrics that are available now. I sure wish they had these when my daughter was little! Well, at least my granddaughter gets to benefit. The fabric is already smocked at the top and is basically set up in length. For my granddaughter’s size, I got a yard of fabric {and had a little bit left over after I cut to her size}.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hr5lE2wuYK0/VZx7FOO5roI/AAAAAAAAgZI/roWCY0EZ6TI/s1600-h/2015-06-03_6075_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3A3kPwLmoVc/VZx7F5Kp52I/AAAAAAAAgZQ/Ic-kQ_lkIr8/2015-06-03_6075_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="526" height="363"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Such pretty colors and patterns, too! We started with these two, although she wanted all six of the ones they had at Hobby Lobby. I made one for her about 2 – 2 1/2 years ago and they didn’t have that many patterns/colors available even then. Like then, I also bought some headband elastic “ribbon” to use as straps.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MjuwS7km4UI/VZx7GVMGHPI/AAAAAAAAgZY/0Uy9t0anpNI/s1600-h/2015-06-03_6078_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xh1TE7iFTJM/VZx7HcIZAFI/AAAAAAAAgZg/jtYISwO5-74/2015-06-03_6078_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="556"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iBMjMbNLXu0/VZx7H2JAhDI/AAAAAAAAgZo/aovu8nGaGmQ/s1600-h/2015-06-03_6079_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ba703Lsh48o/VZx7IZ4Zs_I/AAAAAAAAgZs/loz_H-IdR4E/2015-06-03_6079_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="382" height="507"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">From what they had available, I got two that would work with the dress fabric.</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UET9BhI1Pro/VZx7I0SPFXI/AAAAAAAAgZ4/X1hr-O3BJQQ/s1600-h/2015-06-06_6063_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jvf6EMHw_nc/VZx7JcLgwsI/AAAAAAAAgaA/DxrL5ZgcKks/2015-06-06_6063_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="529"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yAtlEo5agus/VZx7KAllQMI/AAAAAAAAgaI/tmpHdUQFPg4/s1600-h/2015-06-06_6067_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bEvd-BktxEk/VZx7KjJ2PqI/AAAAAAAAgaQ/m6MXgynvYvE/2015-06-06_6067_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="418" height="496"></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">Very simple to do and a great project for beginning sewers. I used a cloth tape measure to measure around my granddaughter’s chest area. I added a half inch to an inch for the seam and cut the fabric. I hemmed the bottom and then you just pin the edges together {right sides facing} and sew it up! </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KkucC1VKIWk/VZx7LQEThTI/AAAAAAAAgaY/nOzkel-9mKc/s1600-h/2015-06-06_6065_edited-19.jpg"><img title="SONY DSC " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="SONY DSC " src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L05P9Jq_Rzo/VZx7L1uPCWI/AAAAAAAAgag/nsnLMTLmJCo/2015-06-06_6065_edited-1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="377"></a></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Footlight MT Light">She loves them, I love that I made something for her, and it really is a simple and quick sewing project.</font></p> <p><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img style="border-left-width: 0px !important; border-right-width: 0px !important; background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-top-width: 0px !important" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54490/108/AA8E7ACE66D4C1ED0DFAA71460A38BEB.png"></a></p> Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.com13