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Realistic dreams can help us strive to meet our goals (ie new house, better job, etc) and work hard to achieve them.<br />
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Fantasy dreams are happy thoughts, memories of loved ones, living or deseased. They are private. Hidden in a little corner of our minds that no one else may enter or take away from us. We can close our eyes and pretend to be anywhere or with anyone we want to, feel the embrace of a loved one, or imagine their voice.<br />
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It's the very thoughts that enrich our souls, and help us to relax after a hard day. Dreams are a wonderful part of life! ZZZZZZZZ...............<br />
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If you were lucky enough as a child to live where the fireflies
dwelt, surely you remember chasing after them, hands cupped in eager pursuit.
When I was a child, we called them lightening bugs. As night fell, they were
everywhere, ascending from the dewy grass in waves and spirals. If you were
quick and clever, the firefly was that one magical thing you could hold in your
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You had to have a firefly jar, its lid pierced with air holes,
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would include a few blades of grass and a twig or two to make them feel at home
while we watched up close as their mysterious lights flashed on and off. I can
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I hope to never outgrow my delight in these little lantern-bearers
of the insect world – I wish every child the chance to hunt them on a mild summer’s
eve. Unfortunately, firefly populations are on the decline around the country
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They are disappearing from our marshes and fields, our yards
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It would be a shame if they faded away, since lightening
bugs are not only a child’s delight, but fascinating little creatures in their
own right. Science has an abiding interest in these endearing little insects, Researchers
use the firefly’s luminescence to track energy exchanges in human cells, a key
tactic in the study of heart disease, cancer and muscular dystrophy. The highly
efficient ‘cool” light these insects emit hasn’t been duplicated in any
commercially available light source – even the energy -saving fluorescent bulbs
and LED lights come in a poor second. Chemicals known as luciferase and
luciferin (why the devilish names?) are responsible for the firefly’s glow. Why
do fireflies glow? It is the females that flash to alert the males that they
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Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-25224817202625040272013-04-19T10:04:00.000-07:002013-04-19T10:04:23.634-07:00Pink SaturdayHi everyone! Hope you all are enjoying this nice spring weather in your little corner of the world. We are going to have thunderstorms today though. Oh, well April showers bring May flowers. For today, I want to share with you a beautiful card that my dear mother-in-love made out of tatting. For those of you that don't know what tatting is, it is a form of intricate lace work done with fine thread and a shuttle.<br />
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These are some of my mother-in-loves shuttles, and just a few of her many threads. She tried to teach me to do it, but I just couldn't seem to get the right knack of it.<br />
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This card she recieved from dear father-in-law for Mother's Day one year, had a pattern on it that looked just like tatting.<br />
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She copied the picture almost exactly, and made one out of tatting!<br />
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I wonder how many hours it took her to do it, but I love it!! Truly a work of art!</div>
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thanks for coming by for a visit. I am joining in with Beverly over at <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2013/04/pink-saturday-april-20-2013.html">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2013/04/pink-saturday-april-20-2013.html</a> Be sure to stop by and visit the other participants!</div>
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Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-52729657098508740732013-04-12T17:38:00.000-07:002013-04-12T17:38:33.431-07:00Pink SaturdayHello Blogerettes! There is some nasty weather going around the US this week. Storms everywhere! Some states are even still having snow. We are just having some heavy wind and rain. So, I figured I would stay cozy inside, and paint some eggs with watercolors.<br />
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I love how they turned out. First, they are blown out. I used a large hat pin to poke holes in each end. Make one hole just a bit bigger than the other. Blow on the smaller hole, and be patient. I also used the hat pin to gently poke up inside the egg, and break the yoke. Then, I gave them a coat of white acrylic paint, to absorb the colors. So fun!<br />
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Happy Easter to all my Peeps!! I wanted to share with you, a little Easter house they my dear mother-in-love had created many years ago from needlepoint. Each Easter when she would put it out, I would ooh and ahhh over all the cute things she put out with it. When she downsized and moved, she gave it to me!! I was so thrilled with it! <br />
She also made the tiny little baskets in the front, on the left and right. Check out the little quilled flower boxes she made under the little window.<br />
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Last year, I had gotten some letters to spell out NEST. I have seen a lot of wooden letters in blogland, especially ones that spell out Eat Cake. I love it! My family couldn't quite understand the concept of this, and decided that maybe it was a game to see what you could make out of the letters.<br />
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Shortly after I put up the display, this is what I found! lol I had to admit it was pretty funny. Later, they had also made SENT......oh, let me tell you, they had a ball when I put up scrabble letters at holiday time!<br />
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On the right side of my little vignette, is my Easter tree. I bought these darling little Easter tags from <br />
<a href="http://annette-paperbistro.blogspot.com/">http://annette-paperbistro.blogspot.com/</a> Annettes Paper Bistro. They are just the cutest! She makes so many nice cards, and tags. Her work is perfect. Every attention to detail, and most of them have machine stitching on them. She also does custom orders.<br />
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Here are some Easter baskets that my friend and I made from Dole fruit cups. They are easily painted, and can be decorated in so many fun ways. You can spray paint them or leave them clear. We used pipe cleaners for the handles.</div>
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thanks so much for coming by. I am linking up with Beverly of <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2013/03/easter-spring-pink-saturday-march-30-2013.html">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2013/03/easter-spring-pink-saturday-march-30-2013.html</a>. Be sure to stop by and see all the other participants, and all of their pretty things for Easter!</div>
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Hello peeps! This post is about the Easter kind of peeps! The sweet cute little confections, made by the Just Born Candy Company in 1953. They celebrate 60 years this year! When peeps first started out, they were chickens. In 1953, it took 27 hours to make one peep. Now, it takes 6 minutes.<br />
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Little squishy chickens made of fluffy marshmallow, corn syrup, and sugar. Yeah, lots of sugar! They are the staple in almost every childs Easter basket. Of course you have to have jelly beans too.<br />
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So what is it about these sweet little confections that we love so much? Well, for one thing they are just plain cute! When they were first made they only came in yellow. Now, you can find them in yellow, blue, pink, purple, green, and yes even orange. Not only do they come in the pretty colors, they also come in bunnies, and many other forms, for other holidays too. Stack them on a lollipop stick, wrap in cellephane, and you have the cutest gift. Put them in a vase for a pretty table decoration.<br />
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How cute is this idea? Use the peeps color of your choice, and mix and match them with jelly beans, and put some flowers in the middle. Stack your peeps, and jelly beans in, then add another smaller container in the middle for your flowers. Easy peasy, and so pretty and festive! </div>
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How about a wreath made of peeps? Too cute!!</div>
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How about some peep smores?</div>
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Who wouldn't love to see these on the dessert table at Easter? Too cute!!</div>
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There are people that take their peeps very seriously, like the person that embellished a car from top to bottom, in peeps!!</div>
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They have all kinds of things made to look like our favorite peeps, like these sweet stuffed ones. Check out this website for more peep fun! <a href="http://www.swankparty.com/peeps.htm">http://www.swankparty.com/peeps.htm</a> Click here to find all kinds of gifts for the baskets!</div>
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Some people prefer to eat their peeps stale, like myself. Make a slit in the cellephane, and let them sit a day or two. PERFECT! Some like them fried, frozen, or microwaved. So, how do you like prefer to eat your peeps? thanks for coming by for a visit!</div>
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I am participating in Pink Saturday with Beverly over at <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/</a> Be sure to go over for a visit to check out the other pink participants!</div>
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I just had to share this funny story with everyone. Recently, I visited my dear friend Shari in Florida. We met in blogland, and became fast friends. This is my 3rd time visiting her, and we had lots of fun girl time. I stayed in my usual pretty girly guestroom, and she and her hubby generously allowed me to use their master bathroom, adjacent to their master bedroom. <br />
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Now, they have a cat, named Itty Bitty Kitty. Bitty for short. Bitty is a pretty girl, but not much of a people person. However, on several occasions, I was able to win her over, and she would come by me for a quick pet.<br />
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One night, after her hubby had already gone to bed, my friend and I were having one of our girly chats. Afterwards, I tiptoed quietly into the bathroom to get ready for bed. I quietly shut the door, and proceeded to use the potty. I turned around and just as I was about to "take care of business" there right in front of me was "the kitty". With her being skittish as it is, here is the poor kitty trapped inside the bathroom with a stranger. I gently put my hand out so she could smell me, and very quietly tried to "explain" that she would have to wait a minute, and then I would let her out. Meanwhile, on the other side of the opposite door that leads to my friends bedroom, her husband is listening. Half a wake and half asleep, he is hearing this voice, whispering, and talking silly to the cat. Hi Bitty, whatcha doing in here. Just wait a minute and miss Debbie will let you out. ok? He sits up in bed, and again here's this voice coming from the bathroom. He couldn't make out what I was saying exactly, but he concluded, Yup, I knew it!!! She's a Wackadoodle!! She's in the bathroom talking to herself. LOL! He had no idea that I was talking to the cat, because, when he went to bed, the cat was sleeping right next to the bed. A few seconds later, when I let the cat out of the bathroom, she said goodnight with a MEOW, and her husband realized I was talking to the kitty. I'm sure he breathed a sigh of relief. Bitty likes to hide underneath the sink, where there is a shelf. That's why I didn't see her when I first when in. We had a good laugh about it the next day. Darn near gave her hubby a heart attack!! <br />
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Hi Everyone! I have not been around in blogland much, posting that is. I have been in kind of a funk with this dreary weather. It is times like this, when I will bring out the greeting cards and pictures, and go through them and reminisce. Are you a card saver? I don't save every single one, but I do have a hatbox filled with them, and they are seperated into bags according to the occasion. These here in this picture, are cards from my daughters. I love the sentiments that they write in them.<br />
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Of course I love the homemade ones too, that they had made on the computer when they were younger, like the one above. Look at the pretty roses she selected, and the mice taking a bath in a teacup? It is sooo me!!<br />
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These are from my parents, who are in Heaven now. I cherish these. The one on the right is 40 yrs old, from my first Mother's Day!<br />
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Let's not forget the cards from the grandchildren! This envelope was addressed to me from my grandson who just turned 18! Love the printing, and the sweet cards, signed from "My Little Man". That is what I used to call him.</div>
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These are cards from special friends. Love this card on the left, it's so me. What makes this one also special, is that I picked almost the same card for her as well. (we think so much alike ;) The birthday fairy has a special sentiment written inside also, and has great sound effects. It still makes me giggle!</div>
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Lastly, these are cards I have saved from my beloved hubby. I have many, many cards. One of my favorite artists is Kim Anderson. She depicts children dressed up, and usually the boy is always in a suit. Just adorable.</div>
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So, are you sentimental too, saving cards to overflowing? If you do, take them out, and read them, and relive some happy memories! </div>
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I would like to wish everyone, a very happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! Looking forward to sharing with, and reading more posts from wonderful friends all over the country! Thank you all for your friendships, and making blogland so much fun!<br />
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All the best in 2013!<br />
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DebbiePink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-13160431686682346862012-12-28T18:51:00.001-08:002012-12-28T18:51:26.122-08:00I love SnowmenI hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I sure did! Now it's time for SNOWMEN!! I am joining in with Beverly of <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/12/snow-and-snowmen-pink-saturday-december-29-2012.html">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/12/snow-and-snowmen-pink-saturday-december-29-2012.html</a> I just love them! This is my snowman collection. First, I put down red and white lights, then batting. It gives such a pretty glow at night.<br />
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The ones here on the right, with scarves and earmuffs, I had made through the years. They are made of felt, and stuffed with batting. You can decorate them in so many fun ways!<br />
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These were the cutest bags I found, with 3D snowmen!<br />
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I found this adorable one in Wegman's last year. I just love it!!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to visit Beverly for more snow and snowman fun!!<br />
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From our house to yours, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! <br />
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<br />Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-11381317590125774492012-12-22T14:21:00.002-08:002012-12-22T14:24:09.667-08:00Well, if you are like most of us, these next few days will find us busy baking, cooking, wrapping, and shopping! I just came across a hint that I wanted to share with all of my friends! Wrapping.........like it or not, sooner or later we have to get it done. The roll of paper that unfolds, and gets tangled in the other rolls. I tried taping the ends, then you have to pull off the tape, and hope the paper doesn't rip.<br />
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Start saving your toilet paper rolls, ladies, and just cut it up the middle, and slip it over the roll. You can also use paper towel rolls. Easy Peasey. Use these for all of your rolls of paper to keep them neat and organized.</div>
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Happy Holidays everyone!!<br />
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Today I wanted to share with everyone a cute craft idea that I made last year. They are plastic cups, decorated with little miniatures. You can hang them from a tree, or just use them as little snowglobes.<br />
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Start arranging your items on the paper the way you like them. I also used bits and pieces of flower picks. I made gold lights from some gold things I picked off of them. Little pieces of greenery substituted for little trees. Just use your imagination. Take your cup, and measure a piece of felt or fabric, to cover the top of the cup. If you wish to make it an ornament, you will need to make a hole in the top of the cup, and insert cording up through the bottom into the hole. Secure with hot glue from inside the cup. After you have it arranged to your liking, put a small amount of hot glue around the bottom of the cup, and set in on top of the arrangement. You can put something on the top if you wish, or leave it plain. I love them, and there are so many ways you can decorate them. I want to make some for Easter too. Now, I was visiting sweet Kim over at <a href="http://kenward.blogspot.com/2012/12/have-you-seen-this-christmas-crafting.html">http://kenward.blogspot.com/2012/12/have-you-seen-this-christmas-crafting.html</a> and she has made some using plastic wine glasses!! Too cute! I love her version too! So there you have it. If you have any question just e-mail. Thanks for coming by. If you make some I would love to see them! Send me pics! Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to visit sweet Kim. She is always coming up with the greatest ideas!<br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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It seems that us big girls, still like to play with our "toys". Santa came early to my house this year, and brought me another toy stove like I had as a little girl! I couldn't wait to start decorating with it. I am feeling a retro Christmas this year, in my dining room and kitchen. I will also still love my pinks too, but this year I was just loving this look.</div>
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These little things I found at garage sales for like .25 and .50 cents.<br />
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The pixies came out to play too! I found the sweetest little cookie cutters in Hobby Lobby. The gingerbread girl is needlepoint, made by my dear mother-in-love. I have several of those on my fridge. I found the glass oranments at my local thrift for .69 and another 25% off! Score!!<br />
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This retro decoration was found at flea market. I did a swap of some pinecones with sweet Tammy over at Tammy's in Love, and she sent me these adorable little hang tags. I love them! I actually had some of this retro garland way back when, and I got rid of it. Boo Hoo. Now, what the girls are doing, is making these pretty tags, out of vintage cards, and scrapbook embelishments, then hang them from this garland. Check this one out over at <a href="http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/2012/12/merry-bright-garland-tutorial.html">http://creativebreathing.blogspot.com/2012/12/merry-bright-garland-tutorial.html</a> She is so creative, and I can't stop looking at it. It's almost like a charm necklace, that you just keep adding to. <br />
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I'm joining in with Sue over at <a href="http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/2012/12/rednesday_11.html">http://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/2012/12/rednesday_11.html</a> it's a very Cherry World for Rednesday! Stop by to see lots of red!<br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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Hello bloggerettes! It's time again for pink Saturday with Beverly over at <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/</a>. Today, we are sharing goodies and treats for Christmas! I have a ball perusing over at Pinterest, and have found some great treats. I seem to be following a pattern here with the peppermint, and of course it all has pink or red! All of these recipies can be found on pinterest.<br />
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Chocolate marshmallow fantasy cake! Drool...........</div>
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Yummy chex mix, made with white chocolate, and crushed peppermint candy.<br />
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These are Hershey cherry blossom cookies! So pretty, and yummy looking! Hope you enjoyed your visit! Please visit Beverly for more Christmas treats!<br />
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I have received my first Christmas card of the season today, from a dear blogging friend in Pa! It is a handmade card, and I love it! I love how she made the snowflake pattern on the front, and the little cutout skates. I have to figure out how to do that technique! Thanks Leeann!Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-44684807224635523052012-11-06T11:24:00.002-08:002012-11-06T11:25:29.849-08:00Vintage Jewelry and Button BraceletsI just love vintage jewelry! I am lucky to have some pieces of my mom's, that I inherited. I found this image over at Pinterest, and I was just so excited about it, and had to share!<br />
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Oh my goodness, these are just gorgeous bracelets, made from vintage jewelry pieces! They are easy to make, and I plan on making one. You start with what they are calling a bracelet blank. They can be purchased from online jewelry making sites such as Rings and Things, or from e-bay.<br />
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They can be purchased in silver or goldtone, and basically you just glue your jewelry pieces to the flat part of the link. I recommend using special jewelry adhesive, with can be purchased in crafts stores or the jewelry website I mentioned above. Just make sure that the jewelry you are using isn't valuable. Look in garage and estate sales. They often have pretty pieces you can use. I have also seen jewelry pieces adhered to floral stems to make flowers, then displayed in a vase! Unbelievable, what you can do with them. I have also seen these bracelets made with pretty vintage buttons. If you make one I would love to see it! Thanks for coming by to visit!</div>
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Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-34962724411917767222012-09-14T14:12:00.009-07:002012-09-14T14:49:13.392-07:00Pink SaturdayHello everyone! Happy Pink Saturday!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TtK7CCT4Xcs7qw4H8tp0hoNwk_5JnGFfCIgyTBTHslTRPU4IBi_hhTMf66KzygeQipAFqoV0IE8fvywXp89vNgzsqJBcGO_-XOr_lpVVGoXYgKgHBNXY09qVn-9C8s-5AEOpe7fgcW4/s1600/kids+146.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5788145298476185970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TtK7CCT4Xcs7qw4H8tp0hoNwk_5JnGFfCIgyTBTHslTRPU4IBi_hhTMf66KzygeQipAFqoV0IE8fvywXp89vNgzsqJBcGO_-XOr_lpVVGoXYgKgHBNXY09qVn-9C8s-5AEOpe7fgcW4/s320/kids+146.jpg" /></a> Isn't this the cutest vintage card? My birthday is on Monday, and I thought this card was befitting for pink Saturday too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak7rvuvWxxwOz1JkbhX_0PtA91mwXWIDETrUGO66w5VFTkrO-Enn_q1AmmTFa5M6RQ_XuB2h7FmSP1Gmqgmp7kzXcW7IGUfUP6eJFl583puUnWwdvRVpfiPHTNwJnbGinuvz1XFGrq3c/s1600/pink+birthday+cake.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 233px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 255px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5788145206232705330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgak7rvuvWxxwOz1JkbhX_0PtA91mwXWIDETrUGO66w5VFTkrO-Enn_q1AmmTFa5M6RQ_XuB2h7FmSP1Gmqgmp7kzXcW7IGUfUP6eJFl583puUnWwdvRVpfiPHTNwJnbGinuvz1XFGrq3c/s320/pink+birthday+cake.jpg" /></a><br />Of course I need a cake! This one has no calories! I do plan on having a scrumptious chocolate one on my birthday though.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GEYecrR9_KyjYTA69Htc5EU2tG0tgaBiZSAUceoOHvbxsABN3qpGh4YSTd0UOBbbKuHyrXoiN7a0511CCZzRTcJD4_1qZGSXfj66s9CrAHTCNJ1hevT7t3HEogCGGcoabf_BoZTNtN4/s1600/birthday+girl.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5788144905374624130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GEYecrR9_KyjYTA69Htc5EU2tG0tgaBiZSAUceoOHvbxsABN3qpGh4YSTd0UOBbbKuHyrXoiN7a0511CCZzRTcJD4_1qZGSXfj66s9CrAHTCNJ1hevT7t3HEogCGGcoabf_BoZTNtN4/s320/birthday+girl.jpg" /></a> I saw this cutie over at Dianes from <a href="http://saturdayfinds.blogspot.com/">http://saturdayfinds.blogspot.com/</a> and I had to have it. She has the cutest little things that she makes, with a vintage feel. You just have to hop over and visit.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjoi6gWZqLLgMGMmLX49KYixfUwspQomhLwEhLTxhErg9VNEdSiclhimf9trhdepDCjZfaVhzzlF7gv2cV0bMiv67oDnPDTN7GevHj9iI1nRl837TIQntmA70fW8y6qJyTP8HyhGXsNA/s1600/beautiful+pics+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5788144647630540642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsjoi6gWZqLLgMGMmLX49KYixfUwspQomhLwEhLTxhErg9VNEdSiclhimf9trhdepDCjZfaVhzzlF7gv2cV0bMiv67oDnPDTN7GevHj9iI1nRl837TIQntmA70fW8y6qJyTP8HyhGXsNA/s320/beautiful+pics+2.jpg" /></a><br />Now, my birthday would not be complete without some beautiful pink roses!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMM7WT5Q50sDSSEVdLhw1MY-Vi9O-ppybRUmm1Qw6NFJJpGuABwM5YMHWGp8-8f5-cYnf3SOtNqGH7j4pkFBawycWNX9XmnNDwI0vuWQMz8lQTT5ARVHNU6QtHYTLBGx9XxG6zbsA5jMk/s1600/beautiful+pinks.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5788144455475787794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMM7WT5Q50sDSSEVdLhw1MY-Vi9O-ppybRUmm1Qw6NFJJpGuABwM5YMHWGp8-8f5-cYnf3SOtNqGH7j4pkFBawycWNX9XmnNDwI0vuWQMz8lQTT5ARVHNU6QtHYTLBGx9XxG6zbsA5jMk/s320/beautiful+pinks.jpg" /></a> Soft, delicate, and fragrant! I love how they look with the baby's breath too!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaql7_plznnMQTUMSpic58mZ4ehk82jnsgxVPgGy9GyZNIPoGkZ5sYTO6RgfJsLrUGYUtG_7SIoS8sCWd8XyH7_7aq6Bn1_yu_eTbu-4xym5DtUwX7fU7OpEhIy3fPJFHKryWU0ZWkk6s/s1600/besautiful+pics+1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5788143859556102098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaql7_plznnMQTUMSpic58mZ4ehk82jnsgxVPgGy9GyZNIPoGkZ5sYTO6RgfJsLrUGYUtG_7SIoS8sCWd8XyH7_7aq6Bn1_yu_eTbu-4xym5DtUwX7fU7OpEhIy3fPJFHKryWU0ZWkk6s/s320/besautiful+pics+1.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Happy Birthday to me! Hop on over to Beverly's from <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/09/pink-saturday-september-15-2012.html">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/09/pink-saturday-september-15-2012.html</a> for more pinkaliciousness! Thanks for hosting Beverly!<br /><br />Debbie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br />Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-73687000338567545262012-08-26T12:25:00.007-07:002012-08-30T09:57:55.999-07:00Vintage Christmas at the Flea Market! Score!Hi everyone! I wanted to share with you some vintage Christmas goodies I found yesterday at the flea market. Now, I still love my pinks, and creams, but I love these vintage types of Christmas decorations. The swag on the left, is plastic snowmen on white plastic chains, with a red velvet bow. It is from Two Guys department store, and the original price is .99! They were a popular department store in the 50's -60's, and are no longer in business. I met the sweetest woman from this booth, and she told me she has been collecting vintage Christmas since she was 15! All kinds of goodies loaded in totes in her attic. I plan on putting the snowman swag on e-bay.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu39x_YWDrUDR_s6QU_VpDOVd8YBFGo1eHCGXl0Xxpj-EW_cqffiFbGDfM8_DW7OL77_0Qe5KX6HVLbgqAnOwgeVSZ7biVaf0kXDtLMSR7TRGMQxmcj-cdS1w_4k3g5xotmZPgPbuwEPQ/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5781065687713295778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu39x_YWDrUDR_s6QU_VpDOVd8YBFGo1eHCGXl0Xxpj-EW_cqffiFbGDfM8_DW7OL77_0Qe5KX6HVLbgqAnOwgeVSZ7biVaf0kXDtLMSR7TRGMQxmcj-cdS1w_4k3g5xotmZPgPbuwEPQ/s320/002.JPG" /></a> She was just setting up her booth inside the flea market, and I was overjoyed, when she told me to pick through whatever I wanted! Love this light-up snowman blowmold.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGb_O7bJ05oVhQsNnQyxU1Bydofd4SpMdNNdXXVzqrDxnf6AGt_F1sN7UdkCbXVlKb7jnnwXuK0PQ-FkZJV_I8Go9Tdn-xQeuRZm7WKTvsv0aMgXqyMcUXoj2ko_ySRJCELCWrCoRqlGc/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5781065534133220626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGb_O7bJ05oVhQsNnQyxU1Bydofd4SpMdNNdXXVzqrDxnf6AGt_F1sN7UdkCbXVlKb7jnnwXuK0PQ-FkZJV_I8Go9Tdn-xQeuRZm7WKTvsv0aMgXqyMcUXoj2ko_ySRJCELCWrCoRqlGc/s320/003.JPG" /></a> Love the little santa to the right. He is sealed in the package, and was also marked .99. Looks like he is from the 60's too. He has a rubber face, and made in Japan. Down in front, I found 2 glittered candlestick picks. It's funny, I used to work in Woolworths department store when I was 16. I worked in the housewares dept, and always had to straighten up the big display of plastic flowers and picks. Who knew things like this would be so sought after years later?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGxuLFrPmjjbPctPhWIzOygNRNq-BBTX8Q_w19pKFFL2zX69RhVcwEpVJ2dmUHpvVNtd5eijIHFkXUqRaSoFuOAw0q29612EIo4QXnyxdV4Z5UyCxLM7vVXUVh1OXMUMdPeQ_BTqWOc8/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5781065365609535234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQGxuLFrPmjjbPctPhWIzOygNRNq-BBTX8Q_w19pKFFL2zX69RhVcwEpVJ2dmUHpvVNtd5eijIHFkXUqRaSoFuOAw0q29612EIo4QXnyxdV4Z5UyCxLM7vVXUVh1OXMUMdPeQ_BTqWOc8/s320/005.JPG" /></a> I was really excited to find these pixies!! They are all in great condition, and nice and clean. The one in the front holding the package is adorable. There is also a drummer in the front. There is a satin ball next to santa, with a rubber face pixie sitting on it. I just used the little votive cups to display them. I almost didn't even go to the flea market, because it was cloudy, and didn't look like a good day to go. Hubby said, oh lets take ride anyway. I'm so glad we did! The sun ended up coming out, a cool breeze, and there were more vendors there than I have ever seen! I'm so looking forward to fall, and Christmas. Thanks for stopping by for a visit. I am joining in with Suzanne at <a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/2012/08/vintage-thingie-thursday-vintage-pyrex.html">http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/2012/08/vintage-thingie-thursday-vintage-pyrex.html</a> for Vintage Things Thursday! Go over and check out more vintage goodies!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Debbie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br />Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-46709066628935698602012-08-21T09:41:00.005-07:002012-08-22T06:20:41.035-07:00Ahhh, Lemon Meringue Pie!Lemon meringue pie is one of my favorites, and it just naturally goes with summer right? Hard to make on a humid day though. I wondered why the meringue wouldn't beat up as stiff, and would get little water beads on the top of it. Has something to do with the water molecules, and the humidity in the air. Who knew? But, today was the perfect day for it! I like to put little swirls on the top with the back of a spoon. That's how my mom always did it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZ_Z4xxFbna0pTRXko7oa8GkPH4x2E2CYlK91MiISKNPcCet5Kg5UD9hVFyaXCx03BgpGbw6yShK-lpRW_OK7OemrNK889AkMcQFp1pC3Ud4oeKckVfenxyX4JVer4rH9f5E9Amuzsfw/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779168333199568338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZ_Z4xxFbna0pTRXko7oa8GkPH4x2E2CYlK91MiISKNPcCet5Kg5UD9hVFyaXCx03BgpGbw6yShK-lpRW_OK7OemrNK889AkMcQFp1pC3Ud4oeKckVfenxyX4JVer4rH9f5E9Amuzsfw/s320/001.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b-sE-lTcwgIlJRGN0-Riltef3gNRZyRoUlMoWdwJ0N2wjBqP_ED__synn4BCTyR9zUB7LHyUKPv5z60DULvWnHHHuh4zehXDyohAoVgo1AVW56oLiMIaG80KVmJnNCVW9mQIvsuNXs0/s1600/lemon+pie.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 215px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779168181132534050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b-sE-lTcwgIlJRGN0-Riltef3gNRZyRoUlMoWdwJ0N2wjBqP_ED__synn4BCTyR9zUB7LHyUKPv5z60DULvWnHHHuh4zehXDyohAoVgo1AVW56oLiMIaG80KVmJnNCVW9mQIvsuNXs0/s320/lemon+pie.JPG" /></a> I found this pretty picture over at The Mennonite Girls can cook. I just thought it was the prettiest picture!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkORhBM2MHlwM0Y8BErXT8BvS-9FT9dIyl2LCJE4Zt4oW60aLBdsnKfASOKgGGh3sBHYJGOSvTeChiFhCGzB0qNbCtmwWG68Vh12I1IwpvV0HsCeG399SbaYMNOEPyENjrBSp62HFPNV8/s1600/4155276283_735d504145_z.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779168004265200386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkORhBM2MHlwM0Y8BErXT8BvS-9FT9dIyl2LCJE4Zt4oW60aLBdsnKfASOKgGGh3sBHYJGOSvTeChiFhCGzB0qNbCtmwWG68Vh12I1IwpvV0HsCeG399SbaYMNOEPyENjrBSp62HFPNV8/s320/4155276283_735d504145_z.jpg" /></a> I love this vintage ad for lemon pie! I have always loved My-T-Fine pudding, and if they have it in the store, that's what I get. Fall is coming soon, and lots of baking will be done. I can't wait!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Debbie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div><br />Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-40467472321547213172012-08-03T13:59:00.009-07:002012-08-03T16:46:17.242-07:00Pink SaturdayHello Everyone! Where does the time go? It's August already, and time once again for Pink Saturday! Thank you Beverly for hosting!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5o1HDtc9d0Da-gkPQAI51MUczfA-nx0v-fsOPv9hgFyCLWlYCHzw47PWUtE2oaohXhDNceU4cj2ijpvN1Naj4mGy0qXzkkm-xztjp9SCNf6DzPGWYT0TRxFGmFj6NlY-hjIP3sUZsIJo/s1600/pink+saturday.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772592107386963970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5o1HDtc9d0Da-gkPQAI51MUczfA-nx0v-fsOPv9hgFyCLWlYCHzw47PWUtE2oaohXhDNceU4cj2ijpvN1Naj4mGy0qXzkkm-xztjp9SCNf6DzPGWYT0TRxFGmFj6NlY-hjIP3sUZsIJo/s320/pink+saturday.jpg" /></a> I just love this cute image of the little girl on the beach. Reminds me of my daughters!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkGNCMP5enDmuR1-Sm7tayvgAaqdPI7wqPJWWVQV46b9lwkxaZE5b5rRvDRlSZ9PiAV87IBfSZpl8CsAkcz2oJi1ctuCkPFIDhipCTAWV4dIee3jywuLJVJKGP85Kxv4wlB3qmQV7wS0/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772591758958307970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkGNCMP5enDmuR1-Sm7tayvgAaqdPI7wqPJWWVQV46b9lwkxaZE5b5rRvDRlSZ9PiAV87IBfSZpl8CsAkcz2oJi1ctuCkPFIDhipCTAWV4dIee3jywuLJVJKGP85Kxv4wlB3qmQV7wS0/s320/016.JPG" /></a> This is a vintage millinery flower pin, that I found in a flea market. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGmSYjjZttST2W0Iin_aWhLqMqAWGMp82z1aasVfsrUcBo74EGc0srNpVEJpBVHQWBae9V53FSRDM18NBKELeJNXuJ5YPnx4aFsoCvRZtPMcBGlNkEZngGsn4eFx7bhLaewiqk5843JU/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772591632582330018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGmSYjjZttST2W0Iin_aWhLqMqAWGMp82z1aasVfsrUcBo74EGc0srNpVEJpBVHQWBae9V53FSRDM18NBKELeJNXuJ5YPnx4aFsoCvRZtPMcBGlNkEZngGsn4eFx7bhLaewiqk5843JU/s320/017.JPG" /></a> It still has the sticker on the bottom, that says made in Japan. Not sure how old it is, but it is in perfect condition. You just don't find many of these around these days. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92K9-LsjhlqvGaOHJrS84RQnJWXYcsKLk88Qzude47JPBt780jO97MMlfHs1n3wcdPLBuhep4XoC1hmu3cOdmvJmGLF8ehgJohHPwbbU-fxtHVfv13jdnpkhwjzUMlX4tNiCdEiuGy-g/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772591491872214690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92K9-LsjhlqvGaOHJrS84RQnJWXYcsKLk88Qzude47JPBt780jO97MMlfHs1n3wcdPLBuhep4XoC1hmu3cOdmvJmGLF8ehgJohHPwbbU-fxtHVfv13jdnpkhwjzUMlX4tNiCdEiuGy-g/s320/015.JPG" /></a> Here is another smaller one. I just love the color!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfSm8DbVzZUc1j6DLmsgjitDqqoLYK1sLG6WfNy9WoH3PN-ry_YVNJU6shkvldhZBLdf8B39WiB9taByiMdQCwFQpS1Rwx-rxrGt6llU06tNCdl99ffpkj_RF7cdfEmnYCVRRuratw6E/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772555347970436642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwfSm8DbVzZUc1j6DLmsgjitDqqoLYK1sLG6WfNy9WoH3PN-ry_YVNJU6shkvldhZBLdf8B39WiB9taByiMdQCwFQpS1Rwx-rxrGt6llU06tNCdl99ffpkj_RF7cdfEmnYCVRRuratw6E/s320/006.JPG" /></a> I stumbled across this pretty vintage lamp, while antiquing with some girlfriends in Pa. We had a blast scooting from one store to another. I saw it sitting on a shelf, and said, "Oh please let this be affordable. " Affordable indeed!! $16.00 with 20% off!!! YES!! The background is a creamy porcelain, and has the prettiest shade of pink roses! It was sitting there just waiting for me! A scalloped lampshade, and a round doily on top, PERFECT! It gives off the prettiest glow, and I just love it!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLW6IR43uA2j0eqCKx86rqIW6f2ce44bpRxpvx_uJW0kdwtrd7US1PwS9I9p2eePZkeuv2LBcEa-_V4Ra5q6ZDuLsIDa9LF0x5OKQ07Bf_cAegqrl43pna5PFrtcheVEDFSxgM95jf4z4/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772555098315791458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLW6IR43uA2j0eqCKx86rqIW6f2ce44bpRxpvx_uJW0kdwtrd7US1PwS9I9p2eePZkeuv2LBcEa-_V4Ra5q6ZDuLsIDa9LF0x5OKQ07Bf_cAegqrl43pna5PFrtcheVEDFSxgM95jf4z4/s320/010.JPG" /></a> Even the bottom is still nice and shiney!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNqNs5jvOwBRg80ZJddY8BNGQ_nCObbsC8sUeO1yf_I1X_H-85i6DqWSm7ROs6Pp3RK_7koADme0NyiyvGOSpY8Uyr9rSS2q7zddLt3gAWcOhpidbUXFS4QMSc7PNdNzJ8biURB8QlHA/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5772554965176170130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNqNs5jvOwBRg80ZJddY8BNGQ_nCObbsC8sUeO1yf_I1X_H-85i6DqWSm7ROs6Pp3RK_7koADme0NyiyvGOSpY8Uyr9rSS2q7zddLt3gAWcOhpidbUXFS4QMSc7PNdNzJ8biURB8QlHA/s320/012.JPG" /></a> This pretty Fenton candy dish, was another antiquing day find. $30, and 20% off, and it came home with me!! I love the pink opalescent color!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Well, I hope you enjoyed your visit! Please be sure and visit Beverly of <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/08/pink-saturday-august-4-2012.html">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/08/pink-saturday-august-4-2012.html</a> for more Pink Saturday fun!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br />Debbie<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-44246090465158810482012-07-22T10:41:00.002-07:002012-07-22T10:50:55.182-07:00Mystery PlantHello Bloggerettes! You know how they say if you plant it, water it, and it dies, it's a plant? Pull it out, and it grows back, it's a weed? Well, I am just stumped as to what this plant could be. It started with hearty green leaves, and hubby said what is it, did you plant it? No, I didn't plant it, let's just see what it does. Some have said it's a weed. Hummm, don't think so. The stem is hearty and thick. I have also had someone tell me, that it's a poisonous Caster Bean tree. WHAT??? They are native to Africa! Where would that come from?? Then, I thought perhaps some type of squash, as neighbors have grown them. No little flowers or buds. So far just leaves, and some of the lower leaves have little squiggly white lines going through them.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0W4CMYpeWF46CIEl8JGYoVaxmJH_rUOgPG9jLEutUH87xFkdVQQ0gbhTY48r-wUjnPlghgjU03EMkyhPGpo9TFRLApj4A6J7yRw8I-ydNL9LAXgItknwsY26Xq_Swuew7D3o77Zb9hA/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5768050739874308802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq0W4CMYpeWF46CIEl8JGYoVaxmJH_rUOgPG9jLEutUH87xFkdVQQ0gbhTY48r-wUjnPlghgjU03EMkyhPGpo9TFRLApj4A6J7yRw8I-ydNL9LAXgItknwsY26Xq_Swuew7D3o77Zb9hA/s320/008.JPG" /></a> It is growing rapidly, and didn't seem to mind the hot, humid days we have had. Does anyone know what it could be? I had thought perhaps a sunflower? We will just have to wait and see!<br /><br />Debbie<br /><br /><div></div>Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-37343636131040016682012-07-06T14:14:00.007-07:002012-07-06T14:44:23.010-07:00A Hot Pink SaturdayHi blogerettes! The temps here have been in the upper 90's for the past few days, and today is supposed to reach 100 with humidity! The whole country is experiencing high temps, and some were without power for days, due to some bad storms. My heart goes out to them, and hope that power has been restored. All we can do is try to stay cool, so I have been hibernating inside.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKDJy34pac-gjFH9wh3GENLnBIs8-Wwgz7Do-snG455vq_kEswz2Z9mEsOc7buK2ekddfnxiwO1a8SA9isDXNG5NM28PPoGjQX4XT8xuyuBD-uT-V2nc6a2T1el8S6PqHlB0ugR2fZD0/s1600/sweating.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 121px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5762170607210312530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKDJy34pac-gjFH9wh3GENLnBIs8-Wwgz7Do-snG455vq_kEswz2Z9mEsOc7buK2ekddfnxiwO1a8SA9isDXNG5NM28PPoGjQX4XT8xuyuBD-uT-V2nc6a2T1el8S6PqHlB0ugR2fZD0/s320/sweating.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrF8p2vDlIwb4W8GK7o4n2PLQZ0yYfVumVHARVzLJHAnLyyiUZyXf-bjJ8FtSb9uXvBxVYXmZ9PO6r5RbysLhFc06t3Xpn4d_5xSTCIwjWcfni9LrUu3DsIhfL7q1b2iTzL72Fmq-ujcY/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5762168761255968578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrF8p2vDlIwb4W8GK7o4n2PLQZ0yYfVumVHARVzLJHAnLyyiUZyXf-bjJ8FtSb9uXvBxVYXmZ9PO6r5RbysLhFc06t3Xpn4d_5xSTCIwjWcfni9LrUu3DsIhfL7q1b2iTzL72Fmq-ujcY/s320/014.JPG" /></a> This is the start of a doll blanket I am making for my vintage doll cradle that dear hubby bought me for Mother's Day. I know the basics of crocheting, but didn't know how to read a pattern or create one. Thanks to my girlfriends for getting me started in actually making something. I love the pretty sherbet colors of this yarn.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZogbPjaup9C-lKJEdzHBzDGvSPvb7mPzsru3BBm20Y_xZRgPHOtxa_KatpF9ez5Q4fTU70Blr-giUWKetFg4vxFZROR3KS8KVeCaSb6bqFuse_J6A9jxtwV6xmlWxZ1s4XMlblmHp6yA/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5762168591573401026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZogbPjaup9C-lKJEdzHBzDGvSPvb7mPzsru3BBm20Y_xZRgPHOtxa_KatpF9ez5Q4fTU70Blr-giUWKetFg4vxFZROR3KS8KVeCaSb6bqFuse_J6A9jxtwV6xmlWxZ1s4XMlblmHp6yA/s320/007.JPG" /></a> Another craft I made, that I had seen on someones blog. Just textured wallpaper glued onto a can, then decorate however you wish. I used a coffee can, some ribbon, and a vintage earring. I put a jar inside to hold the flowers. I just asked for a sample, and they gave me a big piece.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KEm4v3-NtZD11mxRGswxUvFS0C-WipysIMku4i1Kwavh5Kq5z0AOskN65B16VEO3WdEi_lCcm98e2iVQI03QaTlBu7rVHGgCw2yJUoRW6MI3JifMo-c_oqlGz8OYcLbo_fUMEnirh84/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5762168372480667042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KEm4v3-NtZD11mxRGswxUvFS0C-WipysIMku4i1Kwavh5Kq5z0AOskN65B16VEO3WdEi_lCcm98e2iVQI03QaTlBu7rVHGgCw2yJUoRW6MI3JifMo-c_oqlGz8OYcLbo_fUMEnirh84/s320/012.JPG" /></a> Here's the cute little cradle that I received for Mother's Day. Hubby and I went antiquing, and this is what I picked out. The vintage doll is a German compostion one from 1910. It was my dear mother-in-loves.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxHiHTRQ_tVbgqZoD1kw3ijYZCNx2BNbN7jiuWh080XYtNH53RG055DXYlAP-B8b-u1NJ0zChmpdq2XwAyGnShWGOOL4wLJRLzxAjXHGGBanMhDlejgdkpCFSP1IuuWsGyTUfAefCJao/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5762168221496937106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxHiHTRQ_tVbgqZoD1kw3ijYZCNx2BNbN7jiuWh080XYtNH53RG055DXYlAP-B8b-u1NJ0zChmpdq2XwAyGnShWGOOL4wLJRLzxAjXHGGBanMhDlejgdkpCFSP1IuuWsGyTUfAefCJao/s320/013.JPG" /></a> Love the wicker design, and the rolling wheels. thanks for coming by! Be sure to visit Beverly over at <a href="http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/07/a-patriotic-pink-saturday-july-7-2012.html">http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/07/a-patriotic-pink-saturday-july-7-2012.html</a></div></div></div></div>Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173326157626669752.post-23040059494893507022012-06-30T11:12:00.007-07:002012-07-03T09:43:19.138-07:00Fun Garden AnimalsHello everyone! Hope you are staying cool! It is 98 and humid, here in central NJ. Yikes! A good day to stay in and craft. I had seen these at a garden center, and thought they looked easy enough to make. Since I already do painting on wood, it seemed easy enough. They are made from paver stones, and balsa wood for the cutouts. Grandson and I are having fun making them. So far, we have almost completed the dog, and lady bug. Instead of the cow, I will be making a dalmation. Since hubby is a fireman, we have to have one of those!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqCImr0SyvsL3BTghQ0Mwq2X71sFKZlFY0xeu42d0MNlc9KwJAs7iNL4Y0kaFIStfAkEHb7istwhgDA5vl4AWQwaTiJTDOZXJUxy5Ekz6KJVFXhUDNxurPhADMxXq2PRIzBGq0-n-STM/s1600/yard+art+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5759895144572943346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmqCImr0SyvsL3BTghQ0Mwq2X71sFKZlFY0xeu42d0MNlc9KwJAs7iNL4Y0kaFIStfAkEHb7istwhgDA5vl4AWQwaTiJTDOZXJUxy5Ekz6KJVFXhUDNxurPhADMxXq2PRIzBGq0-n-STM/s320/yard+art+2.jpg" /></a> I googled paver pals, and came up with these. They have them for all seasons, and even patriotic ones. I lovethe scarecrow too! If you google them, they have the patterns for sale. I'm just winging it with the ones I am making. Before I painted them, I used a basement type of sealer on them. Then just used regular craft paint. I will seal them with a UV type of sealer though. If you have any questions, let me know.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWEc5D8G-qqL2KuaLU8HD3Xsd-cexHrdqWRKrNyhJ9lIGnL-aVQJSKLOl93fFbB-IklO-Yzv7UmvqsgGXC0m9tyjcpMI2jXtDKuUNZNbTdZvTFQPlFNbL8A6DemePz3YjSf8KkCbxolo/s1600/yard+animals.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 295px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5759894974344196034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWEc5D8G-qqL2KuaLU8HD3Xsd-cexHrdqWRKrNyhJ9lIGnL-aVQJSKLOl93fFbB-IklO-Yzv7UmvqsgGXC0m9tyjcpMI2jXtDKuUNZNbTdZvTFQPlFNbL8A6DemePz3YjSf8KkCbxolo/s320/yard+animals.jpg" /></a> Thanks for coming by for a visit!</div>Pink Roses and Teacupshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.com7