BEELICIOUS

Shabby blogs

2009-06-30T09:22:00.002-04:00

I finally got a New layout!

I snatched it up on

Shabbyblogs.com

They have Darling layouts to choose from!

Sneak on over Today & Update

your blog for FREE!!

Today is the Day! Junk Partaay!!

2009-06-18T19:11:00.005-04:00

Well, it's Finally Here!

Junk Party Day

Pop on Over to

Kennesha's

Blog

to See Fantastic Finds

Fabulous Furniture Re-incarnations!!

I was Hoping to have Finished

atleast One of these chairs

for the Party but...

between swimming, bike riding, cleaning, laundry, ortho appointments,

it just Wasn't possible;)

So, anywho

Here are the Before photos...

Ugly Faded, Stained, Torn asian motif fabric.

The chairs are marked Florence, Italy

on bottom.

Italian + Chinese???

And Voila'

The Almost After photos..

Buttery Yellow fabric with Sage Green Palm trees!

They don't quite match my Existing decor but,

When we move to the Lake, these are going to

Look Fabulous in My New home;)

I don't know if I will finish with the Upholstery tacks

or use gimp(trim) to finish off the edges.

What do You think would

Look

Best??

I would Love to hear Your suggestions!

See my Main blog page for Another
Furniture re-do!

Ooooh! A Junk Party!

2009-06-13T14:55:00.002-04:00

Kennesha is hosting a

Funtastic Junk Party!

Be sure and Visit her blog

to read about this Fun Party

that You just Have to Join!!

Thrifting Thursday!

2009-06-11T09:28:00.011-04:00

Last Weekend My Mom & I Stopped at a Garage Sale

Late in the Day, We were Expecting it to be Picked over

& All the Good stuff gone..

But, Mom noticed this Nice Little Glass top table & 3 Chairs for $40!

(a little high in my opinion)

She immediately started telling me how Perfect it would be in My

Sunroom:)

I debated for quite Awhile..

Until Another shopper showed up & Headed

Straight for this set;)

That was All the Pushing I needed, My Competitive side took over

I bought the set for $25!

These are the Before photos...

And the After photos!

I Love how it Turned out & have been Enjoying it

Every Morning with a Cuppa Chai tea

A Decorating magazine..Of course!

Gypsy Mermaid is Hosting a Fabulous Swap!

2009-06-02T20:30:00.004-04:00

Gypsy Mermaid

is Hosting

a Fabulous Sea Swap!

Visit her blog to Join the Fun!!

It's Done!

2009-06-01T18:36:00.003-04:00

Garden Party

Apron!

It is Finished & On it's Way

My Partner:)

I had a Slight change in Plans..

Honestly, I was Running a Little

Late!

I have made this Pattern before

& knew It would turn out

Cute!

I didn't want to Disappoint My partner

with a Late package:)

Apron Patterns!

2009-05-27T15:40:00.003-04:00

I just

Listed

*14*

Apron Patterns

in My Etsy Shop!

BEELICIOUS

Garden Party Giveaway!!

2009-05-27T15:19:00.003-04:00

am Sponsoring a

Giveaway

for the

Busy Bee Garden Party

Apron Swap!

Visit the

Busy Bee

Website, for Information!!

I'm a Busy Bee!

2009-05-27T15:16:00.005-04:00

This is the
Fabulous

Fabric, I chose for My Partner's Apron!

am Making a Garden Party

Apron:)

Geez...

Why didn't I Buy Enough of this Fabric

To Make Myself a Fancy Apron

Too!

National Wear Your Apron Day!

2009-05-11T10:37:00.007-04:00

In Honor of National Wear Your Apron Day...

Here are Some of the Aprons I have Sent to

My Partners:)

Beach Apron Swap!

2009-04-06T12:26:00.005-04:00

I am Hosting a Beach Themed Apron Swap

Swapbot!

It has been So Rainy & Chilly here in Georgia!

I thought a Fun Beach Swap

would

Help

Chase away the

Winter Blues:)

Fabulous Vintage Find!

2009-04-01T16:50:00.005-04:00

Just Listed in My Etsy shop!

BEELICIOUS

15 Fabulous Yards

Vintage Daisy Fabric!!

Happy Birthday Apron Swap

2009-03-09T15:24:00.004-04:00

This is the Birthday Apron

that I

Made for

My Partner!

She Collects Cups

I sent this

Pretty

Cake Cup

with some

Yummy Smellin

Candles too!

This is a New Pattern that I bought.

It was So much Fun to make!

I plan on Making

more of this Pattern

for My Etsy shop!

Hail Storm!

2009-02-20T10:00:00.003-05:00

Terrible Storms, Tuesday Night

here

Georgia!

3 Confirmed

Tornadoes!!

This is the Hail

we had,

Golf Ball Size!

No Damage here,

Thank Goodness!

Valentine's Day Roses!

2009-02-19T16:24:00.004-05:00

My Gorgeous Roses

from

Hubby

My Mom!!

Hope Everyone

Had

Wonderful Day!!

Lucy & Shawnee Sassy and Flirty Apron Swap!

2009-02-18T10:17:00.003-05:00

This is the Lovely Apron I

Received

from My Partner

Amy K.

Lucy & Shawnee's

Apron Swap!

I Love it!

Love Love Love

All the Pink!

& I have a Friend

that is going through

Chemo Right Now!

The Pink Ribbons

touched My Heart!

Hugs & Prayers

to Everyone

who has been

affected by

Breast Cancer!!

I Love You a Latte!

2009-02-11T09:01:00.004-05:00

Whip Up Your Favorite Latte

Cappuccino

in this Cute Apron

It's Guaranteed

to Taste even Yummier!

Available at

Sew to Sew

Vintage Heart Swap 2!

2009-02-10T11:45:00.002-05:00

A Sneek Peek at what I Made for

My Partner, Kristie

in the

Vintage Heart Swap 2!

I decorated this Sweet Little Tin bucket

with

Ribbon & Ric Rac!

I thought the Cute Little Birdie was a Sweet touch:)

All the goodies had to be a Heart

Have a Heart on them.

Also, We had to Use the Colors

Pink

Red

& White!

This Swap was So Fun!

I made a Wonderful

Cyber Friend too:)

Cupcakes, Cupcakes, Cupcakes!

2009-02-08T14:38:00.006-05:00

Ya'll know I Love Cupcakes!!!

This YummY Apron

is Available

My Etsy Shop!

Sew to Sew

& One is going to My Partner

in My "Crazy for Cupcakes"

Apron Swap

Swap-bot!

Vintage Trim!!

2009-02-06T12:53:00.003-05:00

I found this Delightful

Vintage Trim

Haven't been able to

Part with it

Until Now!

I Collect So many

Vintage Goodies

& Although I hate

to Part with My Treasures,

I know I

Can't Keep Everything:)

So, Today I Listed this

Fabulous Trim

on Etsy

BEELICIOUS

I Hope You

Love it as Much as I do!

Apron Addiction!!

2009-02-06T12:50:00.002-05:00

A Little Cup of Kindness!

Razzle Dazzle!

Available on Etsy

Sew to Sew

Sugar and Spice Apron Swap!

2009-02-06T12:44:00.002-05:00

For My Partner

in the

Sugar & Spice

Apron Swap!

This is Such a Fun Pattern!

New Aprons!

2009-02-03T09:35:00.005-05:00

These are 2 of My latest Aprons!

I will be Listing them

for Sale In My Etsy shop

Sew to Sew!!

Gotta Love the Polka dots:D

& Giant Ric Rac!!!

I am just So Addicted to

Sewing Aprons

right Now!

& The Spring Fabrics are

So Gorgeous,

I want them All!!!

Happy Birthday Apron Swap

2009-02-02T10:52:00.004-05:00

Please Join me in a Fun

Apron Swap

on Swap-bot!

I am Hosting a

Happy Birthday Apron Swap.

My 40th Birthday is Fast Approaching!

(Friday, March 13th)

& Although I Don't want to be Wearing

an Apron on My Birthday,

I thought it would be Fun & Different

to Receive Birthday Aprons:)

& if We wear them around

the Week before

Our Birthdays,

Maybe Our Hubbys

will Remember take Us Out

for a Lovely Dinner:)

Fun & Funky Apron Swap!

2009-02-02T10:35:00.003-05:00

I Love Flamingos!

So, I Hosted a

Fun & Funky

Flamingo Apron Swap

Swap-bot.

It was kinda Challenging

to Find Flamingo Fabric

& Gifts!

But, that was Part of the Fun:)

My Mom actually ended up

being the Person I sent to!

This Pattern is Very Easy

& I Love the

3 deep Pockets!!

We also had to

include 3

Flamingo gift items.

I found the Book & Straws on ebay:)

I might just have enough fabric

to make Myself one:D

Winter in the Kitchen Apron Swap!

2009-02-02T10:27:00.004-05:00

This is the Chilly Willy Apron

I made for My Partner

in the

Winter in the Kitchen Apron Swap

Swap-bot.

It was a Winter Theme

with NO

Christmas images allowed.

I Love these Snowmen!

They Look Like

Marshmallows:)

& of course I had to

Sneak some Polka dots in:D

Sold!

2009-01-31T09:42:00.004-05:00

Flirty & Fun

Valentine Apron!

Sold at Sew to Sew

Etsy shop!!

Valentine Apron Swap on Swap-bot!

2009-01-31T09:36:00.006-05:00

This Fun Valentine Apron was made with

Simplicity 3949

(Available in BEELICIOUS)

It was a Lot of Fun to make!

Love the Ric Rac

around the Bib & Pockets:)

I Really have to Start cutting Out

3 Patterns!

One for My Swap Partner,

One for Sew to Sew,

& One for Me!!

This Pattern comes with Matching

Little Girls'

Aprons Too!

Witches Cupboard Swap!

2009-01-31T09:29:00.005-05:00

This is the Apron & Halloween Goodies

I sent My Partner

Marcel!

There was Quite a Mix-up

& She Never Received

the 1st package I sent:(

Thanks for being So Sweet & Understanding!!

I made the Framed Haunted House

out of Bits & Pieces of Lace, Ribbon & Felt!

New Items in Sew to Sew!

2009-01-29T10:19:00.005-05:00

These are the New Sewing Machine/Serger Organizers

that are NOW for Sale in My Etsy shop

Sew to Sew!

These Organizers are So Great!

Everything You need While Sewing

is Right at Your fingertips!!

I have one for My Sewing Machine

& One for My Serger.

Having All the Serger Tools and Gadgets

right there When I need them

is Fabulous!

I don't know about Your Serger but,

Mine is Very Persnickety!!

I am Constantly using the Snips & Tweezers:)

Holiday Hostess Apron Swap!

2008-11-25T20:33:00.003-05:00

Fun Fun Fun!

I had a Ball Making this Fancy Holiday Hostess Apron

for My Partner!

I Used Gorgeous Christmas Red Velvet paired with Festive Holiday Plaid!

I Really want to make One, just like this for Myself!!

I won't say Who My Partner is because She has Not Received

Her Holiday Package yet.

I included a Festive Holiday Bracelet in the package,that She can Wear with Her Apron.

There are So Many Gorgeous Apron Photos on

Shawnee's Flirty Apron Swap blog!

I just can't Wait to see which one is Mine;)

4th Annual Halloween Bash!

2008-11-02T08:58:00.002-05:00

Halloween Tree!

Brains, Eyeballs...

Trick or Treat!

2008-11-02T08:48:00.003-05:00

Yummy Food!
Good Friends!

My Spooky Dining Room Table!

Lots of Fun!!!

My Birthday Poem

2008-06-26T10:02:00.007-04:00

This was Written Especially for Me on My Birthday, by My DD!!!

These are the Colors of the Rainbow

And Everyone of them Shows Right through.

I am going to Start with Red

So Here I go,

Red is the color for when I Blush Everytime You say You Love Me,

Orange is the Color for when I need You and You are There for Me,

Yellow is the color for Everytime You do Something

You are Brighter than The World Can See,

Green is the color for Your Personality which I Think can't get Any Better,

Blue is the Color of My Eyes You have Given Me,

And Last, Purple is the color of Your Rain of Beauty and Shimmer.

And that is Why I Love You!

***I can't Express what this Did to My Heart!

To know that I am Truly Loved, Unconditionally

& How Very Blessed I am to Have such an

Amazing Child!!

Ode To A Hot Glue Gun!

2008-06-24T12:17:00.005-04:00

I wish that I could hold you tight

The way you hold my stuff

Your warm embrace feels oh so right

Securing all my fluff

And when you burn my fingertips

I'll bite my tongue and smile

Because the beauty we create

Will make it all worthwhile

2008-06-19T15:42:00.003-04:00

Let's Play 20 Questions!

1. What is your favorite Summer Drink(s)?

I Love Limeade!

2. What is your favorite Summer Activity?

Going to the Lake!

3. If you could spend a lazy afternoon reading, what would be in your hands?

A Decorating Magazine!

4. What is your favorite type of craft/art medium?

Sewing/Fabric!!

5. What is one art/craft supply you absolutely have been dying to have or try?

Amy Butler Fabric!

6. What are your favorite colors in our 'rainbow sherbet' theme? Pink, lime green, yellow, orange, aqua (or blue)

All of them!

When we Move

(our House is on the Market-Please Pray for the Sale of our House! It's been almost a year:(

I want to Re-decorate in Bright & Cheery Colors!

7. What is your favorite sweet treat?

Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Homemade Strawberry Shortcake,

& Southern Pralines!

8. Are there any craft or art supplies you would NOT be interested in receiving?

I can't think of any:)

9. What is your favorite song today?

Mercy by Duffy(I think?)

10. How do you 'pamper' yourself during the hot summer days?

I Wish!

11. Do you have any kidlets or pets?

2 Children

1 Weenie Dog, 1 Parakeet, 1 Fish

12. What is your best potluck dish for summer get togethers?

My Fabulous Nana Puddin'

13. If you could take a summer vacation anywhere, where would it be?

Italy!!!

14. Describe your decorating style. Does that say anything about your personality?

Well, it's kinda Traditional right now but, When we move I

want to go for a Cottage/Cozy-Come on in & Stay awhile feel.

We are moving to the Lake so, I want it to be a Fun

& Comfy place!

15. What are your initials?

LLG

16. Why do you like to join swaps?

Love to Shop!

Love to Spoil people!

Love to meet New Friends!

17. You have 25 dollars to spend just on you for a little treat. What do you buy?

Fabric, Thrifting or Garage Sales!

18. What's one craft supply or art supply you absolutely can not live without?

FABRIC!!

19. Who's the last person you hugged?

My Children!

20. What's your favorite number and why?

It's Always been my Fave!

Flirty Apron Swap Celebrating Independence!

2008-06-17T15:14:00.003-04:00

Before...

After...

& In the Mail!!

A Feathered Nest Summertime Swap

2008-06-17T15:05:00.004-04:00

I have been Apron Swapping like Crazy lately!!

& Lovin' it!

I made this "Summertime" apron for my Partner

& Included a Recipe for

Monkey Bread!
YUM!

& some Really Cute
Monkey
Return Address labels.

More Thrifting Treasures!!

2008-05-13T17:12:00.003-04:00

I was going to wait until Tomorrow to Blog

about this Find but,

I just couldn't Stand it!!

**BEFORE**

I found this Bassett China Hutch at

The Goodwill yesterday!

Hubby had to go pick it up Today;)

Isn't it Great how Our Men put up with

Our Thrifting!!

** AFTER**

It even has a Light inside(gotta get a new bulb)!

TA DAAAA!

Thrifting Treasures!!

2008-05-13T11:29:00.003-04:00

WoW!

What a Find!

Full Size Hand Quilted with Amazing Cross Stitching!!
Lovely Cross Stitch design!
Pretty Bright Pink...Totally Hand Quilted!

Can you believe it!?

& I also found this Lovely Duvet Cover!
I need to wash this one, Not sure about the Quilt(maybe dryclean)

Now that is a Great Day of Thrifting!!

Crazy for Cupcakes Apron Swap Received!!

2008-05-13T11:06:00.003-04:00

These are All the Goodies I received from my Partner, NeiceDenise!!

This was such a Fun swap!!

I Love Everything Denise sent me!

I can't wait to use the Darling Apron & I bought 2 Cookbooks yesterday while Thrifting!

So, I will get to use My apron & try some New recipes:)

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T11:37:00.002-04:00

Crazy for Cupcakes! Apron Swap

2008-05-06T13:02:00.002-04:00

I have been out of the Swapping scene for quite awhile but really missed all the Fun!!

So, I decided to Create & Host the Crazy for Cupcakes Apron Swap on Swap-bot!!

It was a Very Small swap group, which was fine with me since I was just
getting back in the swing of things.

Two of My Very Dear Cyber Friends joined (Shawnee & Deb)

along with a couple of other

Great Ladies!!

As it turned out Shawnee was the person I was to send to!
It's always Fun making New Swap Buddies but, it is also
a Lot of Fun swapping with Great Friends!!

I purchased a Vintage 1967 Simplicity
Smock Apron Pattern
& decided to try it out in this Swap.

The Pattern was a Lot of Fun to make!
And because it was So Easy to make I got to put
a Little extra into the details:)

Here is the Finished Apron & the Goodies I sent along with it!

Celebrating Independence!!

2008-05-05T10:56:00.007-04:00

Shawnee is Hosting another Fabulous Flirty Apron Swap!

Celebrating Independence

Flirty Apron Swap

Deadline to Sign up is May 15th!!

You have to Hurry if you want to get in on the Fun!

& to add even More Fun, Lana is Hosting an Amazing Giveaway!

This is the Darling Apron she will be Sending the Lucky Winner!

"I see Stars-Flirty Independence Day Apron!"

All you have to do to be Included in the Giveaway is

Visit Lana's Darling Etsy Shop

Sassy Apron

Pick your Two Favorite items in her shop,

Return to Shawnee's Blog

Flirty Apron Swap Giveaway #2

2008-03-07T12:36:00.003-05:00

During the "Flirty Apron Swap", Shawnee is also doing Some Fun Giveaways!!

In Giveaway #2 the Lucky Winner will receive 4 Fat Quarters of Their choice from my Shop!!

In return, I am asking for Honest but Polite Critiques of my Etsy shop:)

Added to the Fabulous Fabrics you can find in My shop, I am Now Offering PATTERNS Too!!

My personal collection of Patterns is Well Above 300!!

Isn't that just Crazy!?

Anyone else out there with a Large collection of patterns??

Yippee!! Flirty Apron Swap!!

2008-03-04T15:33:00.003-05:00

The Very Sweet Shawnee is Hosting a "Flirty Apron Swap"

This will be My First Swap in Months & I am so dang Excited!

I know who My Partner to send to is & I went Shopping today for

Fabulous Fabric(I just had to buy something especially for her & a Little extra somethin' too)

A Big Hug & Thank you to Shawnee for inviting me

to Join this Fun Swap!

Happy New Year !!

2008-01-13T09:37:00.000-05:00

WoW! It has been Quite awhile since I have been here in Blog land!!

I had a few Very Trying months that Really had me Down in the Dumps!

So, I decided to take some time off from blogging & swapping but, things

are Now looking Up for Us & I am slowly entering the World again!

In the past Several months I have really met some Wonderful Women through swapping & have made a few Special Friends!

One of them is Crystal, she sent me a Nice Gift the other day(just out of the blue) & also Awarded me with these blog Awards!

Thank you, Crystal!!

& I promise to do more with my blog;o)

Our Spooky Home!

2007-10-24T11:41:00.000-04:00

This is the Foyer, "Witchie-Poo" as We call her, watches who comes in & out!

I should have taken another picture because I have added more to the Foyer since taking this one. I keep finding more & more Decorations! I am running out of places to put things ;o)
This is the Spooky Dining Room.

There are Bats, Spiders, Gravestones, & Lots & Lots of Candles!

Thanksgiving Apron Swap!

2007-10-23T08:34:00.000-04:00

We had so Much Fun in the Halloween Apron Swap so, I thought Why Not do a Thanksgiving Apron Swap!!

It is listed on Swap-bot & I would Love for Ya'll to join the Fun!

The Halloween Apron Swap pictures are on the Flickr page, take a Look!

There are some Fabulous Aprons being made & swapped!!

Holiday Garland Swap!

2007-10-23T08:18:00.000-04:00

Here is the link for the Holiday Garland Swap!

Sign ups are Until October 24th!!

Hurry!

More Friday Finds!!

2007-10-19T11:45:00.001-04:00

More Vintage Birdie Garland! I bought a Big bag full of the Garlands!
2 Vintage Light up Churches-1 Plays music!
Pretty Vintage Lamp & Pretty Birdcage too!

I am going to fancy up the Lampshade a little, maybe some fringe & beads.(if I remember I will take some pics of Vintage Lampshades I have Re-done!)

I think the Lamp will be Great in my Sewing/Craft room.

The Bird cage will get a little make-over too. I think it will go out in the Sun room!

Whewwww, this was all from that 1 Garage sale! Can you believe what people get rid of? Ha!

One man's Junk...

Friday Finds!!

2007-10-19T11:31:00.001-04:00

Last night I noticed the "Garage Sale" sign at a 65 yrs. & Older neighborhood. Every week I drive by here hoping Someone in this neighborhood is having a sale! They always have Great Vintage stuff here!

Well, this morning I wake up & it is just Pouring outside. Oh No! Is "my" garage sale going to be Canceled!?

I decided to take a chance & drive on over.

Yippeeeeee!

It is in the Garage & it's on!

Vintage Pins & Rings!
Vintage Christmas Ornaments!
Vintage Lace & Bindings! 2 Boxes Full!!
More Vintage Christmas! Nativity(soap stone??)

Bird House Garland!!

Vintage Turkeys!

& Vintage Birdie fabric!!

Sweet Package from My Sweet Sister!!

2007-10-18T14:19:00.000-04:00

Shara, My Sweet Sister(sweet sister holiday swap)

sent Me all these Lovely Halloween Goodies!!

I was so Excited to take pictures & post them here that I left out one of my Favorite gifts! A Halloween Cupcake holder! We are having a Party on Halloween night & Now I have a Fun way to Display the Yummy cupcakes we will be making.

Below is the Very Pretty Halloween Treat cone Shara made for me!

Isn't it Awesome! I placed it here for the picture, Not sure where I will hang it yet??

I just Love Halloween I wish it didn't pass so Quickly!

It seems like I just get done decorating & its over. I guess I need to start earlier!

In the next Few Days I will be sharing My Halloween Home with you!

I hope it feels like Ya'll are Really visiting my home! I would Love to have all of you over for Tricks & Treats!!

Halloween Cupcakes & Kittys!

2007-10-13T09:52:00.000-04:00

Just Cute Halloween stuff I have been making!

I Love Love Love Cupcakes!!!

These are available on Etsy;o)

Halloween Party Hat Swap!

2007-10-11T16:37:00.000-04:00

This is the Lovely Hat I received from Junie Moon in the Halloween Party Hat Swap!

Snickers thinks the Hat is Fabulous Too!!

I have moved the Hat from place to place, I think it will finally become a part of the Dining Room Decorations.

I am sure you can Imagine My Delight when the Postman delivered this Huge box to my doorstep!

June did an Absolute Wonderful job on the Hat(it is made of fabric) She even covered the buttons to match! But, the Presentation was the Icing on the Cake! The Hat box is an Antique that she Rescued & Turned into this Beeutiful display piece!!

Thank you so Very Much, June, for A Gift that will be Treasured for many Years to come!

June's Halloween Hat Tutorial is Featured on Whipup!!

I have been Tagged by Crystal!

2007-10-08T08:48:00.001-04:00

''Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are tagged.

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.

2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.

3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them)

.4. Let them know they've been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.''

********************************************************

1. I am Originally from Colorado. When I was young We would come to Georgia to visit Relatives & I always said I wanted to Live in Georgia. I met My Husband while here visiting when I was 22, & the rest is History!

2. I am a Homeschool Mom! I absolutely Love it! I get to Smooch & Hug my Children All day-Everyday;o)

3. I Love to Craft & Sew! Wish I had more hours in my day!

I have so Many projects I WANT to do & just can't find the Time.

4. I would One day Love to have a Really Cute shop that would carry Purses, Jewlery, Amazing Handmade items(from different women), really Fun Novelty fabric & such!!!

5. I want to Visit Italy one day! This has been a Dream of mine for Years & Years! Maybe one Day!!

6. I would Love to Live in Arizona! It is so Beeutiful there!

The weather is Wonderful,the Restaurants, the Shopping!

7. I have Totally become Addicted to Anything Cupcake!

I Tag...

Gigi, Shara, Mendy, Tamy, Karen , Lauri,, Lucy,

Apple Pickin' Time!

2007-10-04T09:14:00.000-04:00

Pick Your Own Apples!

Ellijay Georgia

Before...

We stopped at this Orchard but, it Wasn't a "Pick your Own"

so We went to another--B.J. Reece Apple Orchard.

Apple Pickin' Time!

2007-10-04T09:05:00.001-04:00

After!

APPLE PANDOWDY!

1/2 Cup sugar

1/4 Tsp. salt

2 Cups flour

2 cups milk

1 Cup butter, melted

1 Quart apples, pared & sliced

Mix sugar, salt & flour & gradually add the milk to make a snooth batter. Grease a 9 x 13" baking dish Well with some of the butter, add the remaining butter & the apples to the batter.

(I add Nutmeg & Cinnamon to My batter & I also Sprinkle the top with Brown sugar before putting in oven;o)

Mix & pour into baking dish. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes-Until brown.

Lovely Gifts for Me!

2007-10-04T08:38:00.000-04:00

I received this Lovely Felted bag, Gorgeous Wool Yarn, & Crochet Magazine from a Sweet Lady "Casey"!!

She was My Angel in the International Tote Exchange IV.

My original partner did Not hold up Her end of the Bargain/Swap

So, Casey stepped in to Take care of Me!
Thank You Casey for a Wonderful Bag & Goodies!

I also received a Really Fun package from "Crystal"

She was My partner in the Black Cat & Pumpkin Swap!

The Box was filled with so Much Halloween Goodness!

A Special Halloween Mixed Media page, Halloween Candles, Halloween Socks, Black Cat water globe, Yard Decorations, Halloween Pencils, Halloween Buttons(made by Crystal!), Handmade Bracelets, Mixed Media ATC, Stickers, Tupperware utensils, & An Awesome Handmade Card! (Available in Her http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5318568 shop)

If someone can Please tell me how to add the link to one word, instead of the whole link showing. I would really be Greatful!

I am No computer Genius-That is for Sure!

Thank you so Very Much Crystal! I really enjoyed having you as a partner! I hope to be paired with you again!

Happy to have You in My Halloween Apron Swap too;o)

Burt's Pumpkin Farm!

2007-10-02T08:26:00.000-04:00

We went to the Pumpkin Patch Last week! It was Sooo nice being there without having to fight the throngs of people.

It gets so Crowded here on the Weekends, You can hardly walk!

Channel 11 News(Atlanta) was even there & Yes, we did get to be on TV;o)

This Pumpkin farm is Huge, they have a gift shop where You can buy Indoor & Outdoor decorations, Jewelry,Candy, Popcorn, Fried pies, toys, You name it they Sell it.

& They also give Hayrides!

The pictures really don't show Just how many Pumpkins they really do have! Thousands! From little bitty ones to Great big $115 ones, Gourds,Corn Stalks(decoration)

The Pumpkin Farm is located in the Beeutiful Georgia Mountains(Ellijay)

We had a Great time!

Do ya'll remember your trips to the Pumpkin patch as children??

I sure do!!

Sunday Thrifting!

2007-10-01T11:22:00.001-04:00

Isn't this an Awesome Thrifting Treasure!

It is a Yummy! Chocolate Treat Kit!

The box contains (brand new-never opened!)128 page book about Chocolate & includes Recipes, 12 Darling little Chocolate moulds, Pastry brush, Spatula, Mini grater, Petite four cups, Piping bag with 4 piping nozzels & a Drizzling nozzel!!!

I'd stop eating Chocolate but..I'm no Quitter!!

Sweet Sister Holiday Swap!

2007-09-29T08:41:00.000-04:00

20 Questions!

1.Favorite Color? Pink!

2.Chocolate Lover?? I Love, Love, Love Milk Chocolate! (Dove)

3.Favorite Craft Hobby? I Love to do So Many Crafts but, I guess I would have to say Sewing!

4.What Craft/Hobby would you Like to Learn/Start? I would Love to Learn to Knit! I tried to teach Myself with No Luck!

5.What Craft do You Not have an Interest in? Cross Stitch.

6.Do You have any allergies? None!

7.What is Your Favorite part of Halloween?(decorating,candy,costumes??) I Love every Bit of Halloween!! It is Right up there with Christmas!

I go All out Decorating! Cemetery & all!

(we are trying to sell Our house-I wonder if I should take it Off the market until After Halloween?? ;o)

8.Do You decorate for Thanksgiving/Fall? Thanksgiving kinda gets passed over in decorating! I have recently started decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving! I have a Christmas Tree in Every room so, I have to start early to get it All done!! I also Plan on putting up a "Halloween Tree"(in the kitchen,I think:0)

9.December Holidays--What Holiday do You Celebrate? What type of decorations do you put up?? We Celebrate Christmas at Our Home!

I Love All the Pretty Decorations!

*My Motto is "More is More!"

10.Do You have any Children? I don't like to post this kind of Info, Please email me.

11.Do You have any Pets? We have 1 Long-haired Dachsund(Snickers)& We have 2 fish.

12.Are You a Reader? If so, what type of Books do you like? Oh! I Love to read! Borders is One of My Favorite places!!

I Love All types of Books! Romance, fting, I collect Cook books, Craft magazines, Anything that is worth reading really!

13.Are You Celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary in October,November or December? No.

14.Do You Collect anything? If so, What? I Collect Cupcake anything! MILK GLASS!! Pretty Tea Cups & FABRIC!!! I also collect Nativity scenes!

15.What type of things do You Like to Cook? I Love to Cook! I use my collection of cook books All the time!

My Favorite things to cook are Pasta & Desserts!!

16.What is Your Favorite Scent? Is there a scent You don't Like? I Love the scent of Lilacs & I also Love the Fall scents(pumpkin spice)

The scent of Jasmine gives me Migraines!

17.What is Your Favorite Song? That's a Hard One! Broken Wing(Martina Mcbride) Irreplaceable(Beyonce) Rich Girl(Fergie) Cheeseburger in Paradise(Jimmy Buffet)

18.What is the Last movie you saw at the theater? Gosh, I can't remember!

19.Favorite Candy? Almond Roca!

20.Tea or Coffee? Flavored Coffee!!!

Halloween Goodie Cone!

2007-09-27T08:57:00.001-04:00

I had a Great time making this Sweet Goodie Cone!

It is Filled with Great little gifts for You or Someone Special.

Handmade Halloween Kittys,

Festive Baker's Twine,

An Embellished Dish Towel,

& a Few other little goodies!!!

It is Now on My etsy!

Lace Bag!

2007-09-26T12:17:00.001-04:00

I created this bag out of a Thrifted Lace blouse for my partner in the "Bag Ladies Swap" on Flickr!

The theme of this swap was to Cut up your clothing & make a bag/purse out of whatever piece of clothing you chose.

I saw this blouse while thrifting & thought Hmmm...

this sure would make an Interesting bag!

I really do like the way it turned out. I think it is Quite Fun & a Little Funky!! I would Love to carry it!

Imagine all the Questions & Comments you would receive.

Is it hard for Ya'll to part with the things you make too, or is it just me??

Whoo Whoo!

2007-09-25T09:13:00.000-04:00

I made this Owl Apron & Stuffie for Crafty Carnival's swap!

I have a few other things I am trying to finish too.

Since I have sooo many apron patterns, I decided to use one of them for this project. I am so Into aprons lately!!

Hope my partner likes it ;o)

Halloween Apron Swap!

2007-09-21T08:20:00.001-04:00

I thought I would dig out All of my Apron patterns & decide which one

I will make for the Halloween Apron Swap.

I Love receiving Handmade aprons & I Love Halloween so,

I decided to combine the two!

This is My first time Coordinating a swap-So far so good but,

I am hoping for more Participants, as of last night there were 7

swappers.

If anyone is interested in Joining, click on this Post title & it will take you directly to Swap page.

Sign ups end on September 30th.

Vintage Banner Swap!

2007-09-17T09:32:00.000-04:00

I received this Lovely Banner & other Goodies from Rini

in the Swap Ladies- "Vintage Banner Swap"

The Swap Ladies is a Group of us Ladies from around the Globe

who just Love to Swap! This particular Swap was started by the Sweet & Creative

Tini who is from Germany.

And this is the Vintage Banner I made for Vivian!

If you would like to see more Photos from the Group Pool, just Click on post Title!

Sew Happy with My Apron!

2007-09-13T16:18:00.000-04:00

I made this Little apron out of some Vintage fabric I bought at a Yard Sale.

You may remember in a previous post that I bought a Large box, Full of Vintage fabric for a Whopping $5.00

This apron is the Only thing I have made, So far but, I did recently find some Gorgeous apron patterns I am just dying to use!

So, maybe in the near Future I will have another Cute apron to show ya'll!

YaY!!!

2007-09-12T21:45:00.001-04:00

Lots of Packages today in the mail!

It's like Christmas everyday! I have gotten so Addicted

to this Swapping Craze.

I have even gotten My Mom hooked on Swapping!

(she is 70 something)

I know I have been Neglecting My blog lately & I really have Missed it.

So...I am going to try My dangdest & get back at it on a Daily basis.

Until Tomorrow then....

Had to Have it!!!

2007-08-21T11:21:00.001-04:00

While I was out Shopping for My "Vintage Kitchen Swap" partner Tamy, I found this Darling Sewing basket that I just had to bring Home with me!

Swappie Bag

2007-07-25T11:47:00.001-04:00

This is the "Paris Market Bag" I made for my partner in

the Bag Ladies July Swap!

My partner likes Red so I thought I would make a bag using mostly Reds.

I added the White/Red print for alittle interest.

I know Heather likes Vintage & Retro style things-I sure hope she likes

this Tote. This is another bag that I would Love to make for Myself.

Ha! I just never have enough hours in my day to Spoil little ol' me.

ITE IV

2007-07-21T09:33:00.001-04:00

A little peek at the Tote I am sending My partner!

I received a Gorgeous bag for my 1st Exchange, & I am eagerly awaiting my 2nd Tote & Goodies!

I hope my partner Likes her tote...I decided Not to felt it.

I thought Iwould leave that option up to Her.

I was so Scared to Ruin it, & I really did not want to practice

on this tote, it being a Gift and all.

I have fallen in Love with so Many of the bags pictured on the ITE IV

blog, I can't wait to see which one is Mine!!

I am Not sure when the next Exchange will happen

but, if Ya'll have Not participated in this particular exchange, I encourage Ya'll to sign up.

All of the people involved are so Great & the totes that are exchanged are Amazing!

Gone Sock Crazy!

2007-07-21T09:27:00.000-04:00

OK-I admit I went a little Crazy buying Funky socks

yesterday!

but, they were All so Cute, & I couldn't decide which pair

to buy

So, I bought Several for Myself, My DD, & for an upcoming

swap!

Sweet Goodness Swaps!

2007-07-20T13:43:00.001-04:00

This is what I sent my Partner Jodi R. in the Summer Fun Swap!

We were to choose a Fun & Unique way to package all the surprises.

We also had to send 6 items..

one of them being something handmade

& another being something that was Thrifted!!

This swap was a lot of fun putting together & Receiving!

And this is what I received today in the mail.

A really cute Summery Tote,

a darling little handmade box with Pincushion lid,

cute little candle holder,

Yummy Tangerine tea,

Vintage hankie,

orange ribbon,

Pretty stickers,

& Marigold seads!

Thank You Jodi for your Lovely gift!

Swappie Bag

2007-07-20T10:25:00.001-04:00

I received this Lovely Bag, 2 Vogue bag patterns, & some darling purse shaped note cards!

I Love felted bags! and I really want to try my hand at felting, if I could just find the Time!!

My partner said this bag started out as a Sweater.

I thought that was a really neat idea.

I think what I am afraid of is totally ruining a purse that I spent so much time Creating, but if I take her idea & use an old sweater to practice on..

that just might get Me felting!!

I Love Milk Glass!!!

2007-07-19T17:06:00.001-04:00

Oh! I forgot I found these 2 Beeutiful dishes today also!!

There is a New little shop about 5 miles from my house that I have been wanting to stop at. They had lots of Great stuff & I just couldn't leave without buying Something! Right!

So, for $5 each I brought them home.

What a Deal!!

Thursday Thrifting

2007-07-19T16:36:00.000-04:00

I didn't find too many goodies today.

but, I didn't come home empty handed either :o)

I Love to look through these Christmas books for ideas!

And it being Victoria makes it even Better!

The little basket was just too Cute to pass up, I thought it would be cute in my sewing room for stashing buttons or who knows what in!

The lid slides up & down on the twisted handles.

And I thought the Honey dispenser was just too Neat!

I have never seen one like this. The top is seperate from the bottom, I guess the bottom is for catching drips of Yummy honey!

Winnie-the-Pooh would be so Jealous :o)

Christmas Book=$2.00

Little basket(from mexico??)=$1.00

Honey dispenser=$1.01

Poor Snickers!

2007-07-19T07:45:00.000-04:00

Snickers was very Upset last night!

Yesterday we took a little trip to the Vet & Snickers came back half the Man Doggie he use to be.

As you can see by the photo, He was not too Happy with me!

But, this morning He is doing Great & He Loves me again >,<

I hated being the one that had to take him!

Powder Room

2007-07-15T09:27:00.000-04:00

This is a picture of my Powder Room, My Mother has been after me to Post a picture of it!

I "wall papered" it with music sheets I found at thrift shops.

And on the back of the Potty you see the Fancy Feather ink pen..

that is for all Our visitors to Sign the "Bathroom Guest Book"

You can imagine some of the Wild & Crazy entries into this Whimsical little guest book ;o)

Fridays Yard Sale Finds!!

2007-07-14T08:39:00.000-04:00

Colorful Vintage Tablecloth $.25

3 Crocheted doilies $3.00

Shell Milk Glass Soap Dish $.50

Candlewicking Supplies $1.00

And my Favorite Bargain of the day is..

Huge box of assorted Vintage Fabrics!!

All for $5.00

I Love the Tablecloth & Soap dish too!

I don't know how to do Candlewicking but, just had to buy it :o)

Swap Happiness!!

2007-07-10T08:23:00.000-04:00

Thank You Wolfmom2ac!

This is the Wonderful gift I received yesterday in the FAA June Swap.

With Several "no sends" lately,this little Gift sure did Lift my Spirits!

In this Swap the requirements were to Make something for Your partner using Only "1" fat quarter or less.

It really was a Fun challenge!

And now with this Inspiration, I think I will start my Next quilt top.

The pattern is from the book "The Best of Black Mountain Quilts"

It actually Looks like a Watermelon but, it is done with the Log Cabin pattern.

In the Quilt Shop I go to, they have one on display & I just fell in Love with it!

ITE IV To Felt or Not to felt???

2007-07-10T08:15:00.000-04:00

(hoping my partner does Not read my blog)

Here is the Tote I have created for my partner-Almost done!

I Need to make one more Handle & attach both.

What I am stuck on is this...

My partner mentioned that She would Like a Felted bag, I have NEVER done any felting & I have a front Loading washer(have heard they do not felt things very well)

Another thing is, I think the bag looks real Pretty the way it is.

But, I also think it would look Great felted!

I guess I am just Scared because I have never done felting & it is getting down to the wire on this Tote Exchange.

I would Love Any & All comments that might Help in my decision!!!

My Latest Project

2007-07-10T08:03:00.001-04:00

The pattern is a little hard to see but, this is the pattern I have been wanting to make for Quite some time now! So, I finally popped in to Hobby Lobby & picked out this New yarn.

It is Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand.

100% acrylic

(it feels better than red heart)

I chose the colors to go with my decor in My house.

I want to be able to actually Use this afghan. The last one I made for Myself turned out So Nice I don't use it(it is just draped over a sofa)

I will post pictures of My other afghans when I get a chance!

We are trying to get Our House ready to sell.

I have been cleaning,painting,sorting & shampooing carpets, these past few weeks & I can't tell you how sick of it I am!!!

I could hardly left my arms the other day-it even Hurt to drive :o)

Two more rooms to Shampoo & I am DONE!

(hubby still has some things on his list ;o)

Oh, forgot to mention the pattern is from Herrschners

"Rose Ripple Afghan"

Happy 4th of July!!!

2007-07-04T12:19:00.001-04:00

Hope Everyone has a Wonderful 4th!

Have Fun & be Safe!!

June Bag Ladies Swap!

2007-06-30T08:49:00.001-04:00

This is for My partner in the June Bag Ladies Swap.

The theme was "Summer fruits & Polka dots"

It is a pattern that I have had for Years & never wanted to go there :o)

I guess I am feeling Quite sure of Myself since that One quilting class(Ha-not really!)

but, I did have Fun with this bag & it was Actually very simple to do!

I want one Just like it for my Very own now! I think I have just enough fabric left to make Me one.

Will I ever do it is the Question!!

Humpty Dumpty Mug!

2007-06-30T08:37:00.000-04:00

This is the little Cute mug I found at a Yard sale!

I am Hoping that Someone can tell me a little Something about it.

It is about 3 1/2" tall & on the Front it has Humpty Dumpty sitting on his wall. On the back side it is- Tom, Tom, the piper's son.

I thought it was cute & at $.25 Just couldn't pass it up!

I am wondering if it is Old or not-Not that it matters. It is sitting here in My sewing room with me. I will probably throw buttons or some such in it.

If anyone would like to Comment about it-Please do!

Monkey Business!

2007-06-21T08:12:00.000-04:00

This is what I received from My partner! It is such a Cute package & so much Fun!

I love all the Goodies but My Favorites are the Sock Monkey & the Monkey Cup!!

This is One of the items I made to send, it is a Sweet little coin purse!

I plan on Making more of these for Etsy & for Myself!

This is the Inside! I just fell in Love with this fabric when I saw it at the Quilt Shop. I even went back for More! It is a Moda fabric, if anyone is Interested.

Denim Reborn

2007-06-21T08:05:00.000-04:00

Another swapbot Swap!

This one was Denim Reborn. We had to use Denim to make Something New & Exciting.

My partner is in Okinawa(military) & she does a Lot of sewing, So I thought I would make her this Fun & Funky Sewing bucket!

The jean/denim is in the Inside so She will get the Use of the pockets for Sewing supplies!

I should have made One for Myself :o)

Sweet Treats!

2007-06-21T07:58:00.000-04:00

These are My latest creations! We had Our last Quilt class Tuesday night & I made one of these to give to the Instructor with a little Thank you note.

I am sure She has many Pincushions but, I thought she Might like this Sweet Treat.

I will be listing them on My Etsy soon!

And I have so many Other ideas for Pincushions, I will post Pics as Soon as I can.

Quilt Class Update

2007-06-13T09:27:00.000-04:00

I am Very Proud of My quilt,if I do say so Myself!!

The main part of the Quilt is finished. The borders & Corner 9-patch squares are Not sewn.(I assembled the quilt for the pic)

I really Love the Colors I chose.

Everyone's quilt (5 classmates)

is so Different from each others, it is Fun to see the Results!

This was Our 6th class-One more to go.

We will be finishing Our borders & learn to do the Binding.

The quilt will be "Throw" size when Completely finished.

I all ready have another Quilt pattern in Mind for My next one :o)

It looks like a Watermelon but, it is done with the Log Cabin pattern.

I believe the Book the pattern is in is "Black Bear Country"

If I can find a Picture of that pattern, I will post a Pic.

Mary Engelbreit Swap

2007-06-13T08:56:00.001-04:00

All kinds of Cute ME stuff from My Swapbot partner.

The Rules for this swap, said to Send 2 ME items to Your partner.

I really got Spoiled on this one!

Ofcourse this Package & My partner deserved a Heart!!

I haven't been able to Find as Much ME stuff but, I still have a little Time left to Search.

I think I have some ME fabric some where in My stash :o)

Swapbot Apple Green & Pink swap!

2007-06-08T13:57:00.000-04:00

I received this Wonderful package today!

It was so much Fun going through everything in the Little tin!

Lots of Goodies..Buttons,Bookmarks,Clips,Ribbon,Paper Cutouts,Fat Quarters,Labels,Lip Gloss!!

Supplies for ITE IV

2007-06-08T13:48:00.001-04:00

These are the Supplies I have chosen to make My Partners bag with!

I just Love the Pink & Brown Combo-Hope She does too!

I got off to a Really good Start, Now I am at a Point in the Pattern that I may do a Little differently.

I will try & Update my progress but, I am Not sure if My partner Knows about My blog or Not??

Don't want to Ruin Her surprise!

Summer Spots & Dots Apron

2007-06-04T17:17:00.000-04:00

This is the Apron I made for My partner on Swapbot. We had to stick with Spots & Dots for the Theme. I had a Lot of Fun making this! I sure Hope She likes it!

My Mom wants one Too :o)

I can't wait to See what the Apron my Partner made for Me looks Like!!

Look what My Daddy bought Me!

2007-05-24T10:48:00.001-04:00

I collect Milk Glass.

My Dad was visiting Us this Past Weekend & of course I just Had to Stop at this Yard Sale. It was Late in the Afternoon & I really wasn't expecting to Find much. But Look what We Found..

Two Milk Glass Lamps & a Milk Glass Chicken!

I am Still so Dang Excited & since My Dad bought them for Me, They mean even More!!

Welcome to My Craft Room!

2007-05-24T10:41:00.000-04:00

My Desk with Craft Books!
More Fabric..
More Craftiness!

My Craft Room Continued...

2007-05-24T10:31:00.000-04:00

Craft Closet

Vintage Hats!

More Fabric..

Quilting Class vs. Baseball Game

2007-05-24T08:06:00.001-04:00

I had to Miss this Weeks class! It was My DS Last baseball Game & I just Could Not miss it.

So, No new quilting pictures.

But, I am Very Proud to say My Son's team went 14-0

UNDEFEATED!!

It has been 10 years(at this park) since Any Team has went Undefeated!

I think that is an Amazing Accomplishment, Especially since they are 5-6yr olds.

He also was Chosen for the All Star Team! I am a Very Proud Mom!!

Estate Sale Treasures!!!

2007-05-18T11:58:00.001-04:00

Look at these Wonderful items I found at an Estate Sale yesterday!

The Darling Woman these Treasures belonged to, Past in April of this year. She was 100!!!

Mrs.Moon's Family showed Me a picture that was taken of Her in November & She looked to be in Her 70's or 80's.

I was So Tickled to find such Wonderful Treasures!
11 Embroidered Pillow cases, 8 Embroidered table runners, 8 Embroidered doilies, 6 Crocheted doilies.

2 Full size Quilt tops, 10-15"square Quilt blocks, 8-10"square "bow tie" Quilt blocks, & a shoebox Full of little quilt pieces(some still have the 1951 paper on the pieces)

8-14"square Quilt blocks, 9-12"square Quilt blocks, 15 Flower blocks(with edging), 32 Flower blocks(without edging)

All Hand Sewn!

This cute little Vintage J.& P. Coats thread box has 2 little spools of thread, some little Hexagon quilt pieces & Mrs.Moon's template for the hexagons!

I am Not sure of what I will do with these Goodies. It would be Very Hard for me to part with them, just thinking of the Lovely Lady who Created them & surely Cherished them Too!

3rd Quilt Class

2007-05-18T11:11:00.000-04:00

Our class is moving right along. This is what we Accomplished this week.

We had to Make 6 of these for Our Project. I think I mentioned that it Will Not be a Full size Quilt when it is Completed. It will Be more like a Throw or a Wall Hanging!