Merry Christmas to my people. I love you.

I've finally finished the arrangements for Christmas.  I'm not vain but I do think these are some of my best creations.. what do you think?

A mini rose in a decorated basket

 

Blue basket from the thrift store.. added flowers, pinecones and a wonderful blue bow.

 

A close up of the same basket

 

Long green arrangement.. much of the materials used in this came from the catholic church rummage sale.

 

Another view of the long green one

 

This is a free standing wreath.

 

 

We wired a brick on the bottom so the wind won't blow it over

 

 

Little Tree.. we put cement into the container, keeps it upright in a wind storm

Love the bow.. that ribbon came from the dollar store.

 

This is my pride and joy. The best of the lot. Four feet tall, silver and gold.

 

                                                                                 

 

 

A pine cone tree... That ribbon came from an estate sale.

 

 

 

 

Pointsettas in a coffee can, filled with cement, covered with green foil,

This bow I made with ribbon bought at an estate sale. I just love a bargain.

 

Mini rose again. Love this one, so simple and plain.

Halloween arrangements

 

Finally getting around to posting the Halloween arrangements..  In early November I will take these out and add the Christmas ones I'm making now.

 

 



 

 

 

 

If you look closely you will see black cats peeking out at you

 

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This is more of a general autumn (nice) arrangement

 

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And here you have Mr. & Mrs. Jack O. Lantern in all their finery

 

 

 

 

Autumn arrangement

 

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Here they are all together

 

 

 

 

Halloween arrangements

 

My Halloween Wreath

Painted Rocks

I'm working on painting some rocks to look like a Nativity set...  Haven't finished them yet but here they are in progress

June arrangements

I so wanted to get the new arrangements to the cemetery before Kikos birthday but just couldn't do it.  Hopefully we will take them tomorrow.... here's a few pics of the newest ones.

New Framed Pictures

Here are two more pictures of floral arrangements that Kiko did.  I think they turned out really well.

Oh my.. need some updates here

 

Valentine Wreath

 

 

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Valentine arrangement for Martha..

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New Arrangement

 

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The picture doesn't do it justice.. this is so pretty

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An arrangement for my brother

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Another where the pic doesn't do it justice

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Very pretty.. this is about 2 feet long overall.

 

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Spring!

 

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A very long christmas arrangement approximate 4.5 feet long

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Christmas Wreath

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For Kiko

New Arrangements

It's been a long time since I've done anything with this blog.. likewise it's been a long time since I've done any crafts.. Just don't seem to have the energy or the drive.  I love doing crafts.  Hopefully I'll get back to it soon.  For now, here are some pictures of the newest Fall arrangements I will be taking to the cemetery in mid September or thereabouts...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Old Strawberry Jam Recipe...

Strawberry Jam

This is my Aunts recipe... she's gone now but I was amazed by how good this tastes..  Oh it's strawberry jam but not a strawberry in it.  It's made with mashed fresh figs, strawberry jello and sugar.  

Yum!

Newest Arrangements... May

A few more things

Here are some miscellaneous things I forgot to post.  I finally got the placemats done, now the dining room doesn't look so disoriented.. so much like a used furniture store where nothing matches. The placemats and table runners sort of brought it all together.. at least as much as it can be.

Sheers in the bedroom

placemats

topper for the sewing machine

the whole room

placemats again