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No, this is NOT an ode to the Wham! song, it's a Christmas story submitted by Dan Hart to get you in the mood for the holidays. Enjoy!--I was woken up at four thirty in the morning by a gleefully shrieking six year old. I wasn't even aware that there was a four thirty in the morning, until the drumstick bounced off my cranium and I was deafened by squeals of 'Preeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeents!'I growled

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Source: Uploaded by user via Robin on PinterestHello Friends!I'm baking brownies right now (Ghirardelli with chocolate chips).  I have 15 more minutes until they are done! I can hardly wait, the smell is wonderful!  As I'm waiting, I've been looking for a little Christmas inspiration for my Family Room. I always need a little boost of  CREATIVITY to get the wheels in motion for my Holiday

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Hello Little Lady Bug! I found a cute little red and black polka dot lady bug sitting on my porch today.A little lady bug waiting for school to begin so she can fly!A Halloween Parade is soon to begin!Materials:shoes spray painted from white to blackred and black polka dot fabric from JoAnn's Fabric Store(I created my own pattern.)Fairy wings made into lady bug wings with red and silver

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Christmas a Go Go re-opens on November 13th 2011! Stay Tuned!Can't wait? Download the fourth, totally free and very seasonal Christmas Compilation by XO Publicity HEREFollow us on twitter: @Christmas_aGoGo

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Hello Spooktacular Friends!                               Are you all ready for Halloween?Source: holidaysville.com via Brenda on PinterestSource: karaspartyideas.blogspot.com via Brenda on PinterestLet the FUN begin! Bring on the TREATS!Here'a a little Friday Fun!Source: savethedateforcupcakes.blogspot.com via Brenda on PinterestSource: None via Brenda on PinterestSource: None via Brenda on

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Here's a little Witches Bew to whip up for Halloween Treats!Especially FUN for school age kids!A great Halloween activity for kids.Check it out!What The Teacher Wants:http://whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com/2011/10/halloween-party-time-and-witches-brew.html

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You Are The Apple Of My Eye CHRISTMAS APPLES   Christmas Apples are made with red and white stripe ticking fabric,decked with cinnamon sticks,  red berries, grapevine wreath, ribbon, bakers twine and pine cones.A great gift for family and friends, especially TEACHERS!A charming addition to Holiday Decor.Add a Christmas Tag:"You Are The Apple Of My Eye"Merry Christmas!Christmas Applesavailable

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 Hello Friends! Halloween is quickly approaching.Here's a little fun Creativity with PUMPKINS!If you LOVE polka dots, you will love this!Who knew that apple corers make the perfect pumpkin carving tool? Buy three or four pumpkins of different colors, use the apple corer to poke holes through the pumpkins and then just plug the holes back up with the contrasting rinds. Pumpkins found HERE:ENJOY!

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Hello Everyone!Welcome new followers!I HEART you all!We've been on Fall Break.I'm returning from a fun filled busy week!Here are a few Christmas Creations from Pinterest along with a few creations I'm working on!It's so fun to CREATE for CHRISTMAS!Enjoy!Source: spenceandheidi.blogspot.com via Brenda on PinterestSource: azcentral.com via Brenda on Pinterest Source: bethproudfoot.blogspot.com via

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welcome to callistacassady blog..

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Pumpkin SALE!Handmade Halloween Fabric Pumpkins and Halloween Bags are reduced!It's time to make room for Christmas Creations!You can purchase your pumpkins now and still receive your pumpkins in plenty of time for Halloween Decorating! Creations by Brenda Hall

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 Pine Cones and apples are a great addition and resource to creating beautiful Holiday Table Top Creations.I've been decorating with SCENTED CINNAMON Pine Cones in my Dining Room!The cinnamon smell is WONDERFUL!You will find the Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones at Jo Ann's Fabric and Craft Store .(Two bags for 10.00)(images above from bhg) As I mentioned earlier, I'm recovering chairs in my Dining

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 Welcome the Holidays with Handmade Creations! Christmas Creations that bring Holiday Cheer to your Holiday Decor!(Image from Better Homes and Garden.)I was excited to find this Christmas arrangement from bhg in my email today, as it is similar to my Seasonal Fall Decor post shown HERE.This pottery vase has proven to be very versatile for all seasons.From Winter, Valentines, Easter/Spring, 4TH of

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What a great idea! Love this!  Come along and join the fun..let's make one or two or three!  I must visit this fabulous My Girlfriend's Quilt Shop in Cache Valley-Utah!   I think I need to attend soon!  Utah---Here I come!  I can also visit my son at Utah State!  Let's GO! Wahoo!

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Welcome Friends! Let's Bloom into Fall!Come Along for a Tutorial on a Fall Centerpiece!This Fall Centerpiece is one of my favorites, and it is SIMPLE and FUN TO CREATE!I'm reposting this post from last year (September 2010).  I currently can't retrieve new photos/technical difficulties.Hopefully, I'll be back soon!Let's Begin! CREATE A LITTLE FALL HAPPINESS with APPLES! Start with a sculptured

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Hello everyone!As I've mentioned in previous posts, my boys are all playing FOOTBALL.When I came across this FOOTBALL snack, I couldn't resist sharing it.Here's for the rough and tough BOYS Of Fall---Cheer them on!Brought to you by:kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.comThis football sandwich and apple helmet were made using dark german wheat bread, turkey, provolone cheese, 1 apple, Twizzler strings,

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Celebrate Fall!Ingredients1 cup canned pumpkin1/3 cup butter, softened1 package 2-layer-size spice cake mix2 eggs1/2 cup milkOptional:  Chocolate Chips1 recipe Marshmallow-Spice Filling (see recipe below)Directions1. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil (grease foil, if using). In a large mixing bowl beat pumpkin and butter with an electric mixer on

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Hello October! So great to see you!My October baby girl(soon to be EIGHT)is so excited to see October 1st on her calendar.I am too!I hope you are all enjoying beautiful FALL DAYS!I've been working on new pumpkins from wood scraps.You may remember the (2 X 6) wood scraps from previous projects.(The Twelve Days Of Creative Fall).Here's another project to add to the  wood collection.This SIMPLE

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Hello Friday!  Hello Friends!I hope you are all doing great!Are you working on projects for the Holidays?I've been working on Christmas Cupcake Pin Cushions. The zero calorie kind.If  you have my PDF Cupcake Pincushion Pattern, you may understand a little moreabout what this is all about.If you don't, that is fine too, I hope you feel inspired.Here are just a few ideas to CREATE a Cupcake

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ENJOY S'MORE FUN!My daughter found this cute treat on our door step today!It's really good and cute for a FALL TREAT!Just dropping by to share it with  you!8-10 cups graham cereal 8 cups minature marshmellows1 medium size bag M&M'sCarmel popcorn2 (11 1/2 ounce) bags milk chocolate chipsMix all ingredients to taste (based on personal preference)Scoop 2-3 cups into individual bags, tie with tags as

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Welcome Friends!I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!I'm loving Football games and anxiously awaiting cooler temperatures.(the usual)I want to give a shout out to the sweet ladies who included my pumpkinsin recent Etsy Treasuries!If you want to see some beautiful and unique Fall Creations check it out here: Warm Chocolates Of Fall Lush No 1GoldenHere comes a little fun!Along Came A spider...

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Welcome Friends! Welcome Friday!It's time for Fun Friday!Here are a few Pinterest Favoritesfrom one of my Pinterest Boards: "FRAME IT"FRIDAY INSPIRATION!Frame a ChalkboardThere are so many CREATIVE ideas with Fame Decor!Frames bring COLOR, PERSONLITY and CHARM to a room!I LOVE the RED!Frame a Cork Board with fabulous discounted framesI love these!Frames featured(above photos) are from etsy.com(

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Welcome Friends!Welcome AUTUMN!Sew What's NEW?Pumpkins with a little flair for BURLAP!                             I've never been a big fan of burlap, since the feel of burlap is a little itchy! But I must say........ I love burlap with elements of NATURE and FALL.I've fallen for burlap!AUTUMNA time to gather together and be thankful for our blessingsCelebrate AUTUMN!  Create a little Fall

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Here's toA little Burlap Inspiration! Beautiful Burlap Pillows womansday.comBurlap Gift2.  google.comBurlap Party Bags3.  southernliving.comChalkboard with Burlap Bow4.  buckets of burlap.blogspot.comBurlap Mannequin5. dearlillieblog.blogspot.comTRICK OR TREAT PILLOWS6. etsy.comSweet Burlap Accessories7. jaysonandashley.blogspot.comChristmas Burlap Stockings I see burlap stockings everywhere!8. 

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Hello Friends!Sending out a "Happy Monday" to everyone!  Some of you may remember this Fall Centerpiece from a previous post (9/2009). This centerpiece is one of my favorites! Thank you for your emails regarding the Fall Centerpiece I created a few weeks ago from (The Twelve Days of Creative Fall).  This tutorial will give you a little more creative inspiration!For a stunning multi-level

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The Colors Of FallSprinkles Of FallSunshine In My SoulThis Little Light Of MineSpookyville RocksSpookyville TalesThe Pumpkin PatchA Fall CenterpieceCelebrate FallPumpkin ParadeSpooktacular TreatsTwelve Days Of Creative Fall September 1- September 12, 2011The Pumpkin Harvest Giveaway from previous post has closed.Thank you again to everyone!Enjoy your BEAUTIFUL FALL DAYS!I will love the cooler

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Welcome Dear Friends!It's with complete JOY to announce the WINNER of theTwelve Days Of Creative FallFall Harvest Pumpkin Giveaway!Congratulations to:YEAH Tracy...I'm so excited for you! bassettsbull.blogspot.comTracy lives in a wonderful country home in the beautiful state of Wyoming!Thank you to all who entered!I appreciate all 120 comments/entries. I read everyone! I wish I had pumpkins to

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Hello Friends!In celebration ofTHE TWELVE DAYS OF CREATIVE FALLIT'S TIME FOR A PUMPKIN HARVEST GIVEAWAY!THREE FIRMLY STUFFED PUMPKINS OR APPLES WILL BE DELIVERED TOYOUR FRONT DOOR!HOW TO ENTER: 1st EntrySimply leave a comment about your favorite Twelve days Of Creative Fall Post2nd EntryFollow Deck The Halls OF HOME with JOY3rd EntryVisit my Etsy Shop, pick a favorite item.Leave a separate 

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We(my family) have been watching the 9/11 coverage on the History Channel.  On that dreadful day-ten years ago, my children were at the young age of:  Toddler(18 mths), Preschool(four), kindergarten(six) and Elementary age.  We've talked about September 11 and how it's affected our country.  I look at the faces of my children as they watch the tributes of 9/11.  I can't help but think of the

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The Twelve Days Of Creative FallSept 1-Sept 12, 2011Spooktacular TreatsSpooktacular ApronInspiration from:http://www.cratsnthings.com/ http://www.lisadorsey.blogspot.com/patinawhite.typepad.comHalloween Party thepartydress.netI've got my eyes on you!bedifferentactnormal.comSweet Treatsflickr.comSpooktacular Apron for your Spooktacular Treats!From Window Valance to Apron!A Seasonal Apron that can

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Welcome Back ToThe Twelve Days Of Creative FallIt's A Pumpkin Parade!A PUMPKIN PARADE OF CREATIVE INSPIRATION! A collection of beautiful PUMPKINS To CREATE AND DISPLAY!(1.   lollyjane.blogspot.com      2.   bhg.com)Your Pumpkin Parade images brought to you byPINTEREST!3.  tinywhitedaisies.typepad.com4.  heavenishare.tumblr.comModge Podge Pumpkin5.  modgepodgerocks.blogspot.comBlack and White

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Welcome FriendsLet's CELEBRATEThe Twelve Days Of Creative Fall(Banners by:  parents.com    flickr.com)Today is all about Fun and Festive  Fall and Halloween Banners!I love Banners!  How about you?I made my first REVERSIBLE FABRIC BANNER.CELEBRATE is on one side-BOO is on the reverse side!This was a fun project!Although, I will do several things differently the next time around.It's amazing what a

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The Twelve Days Of Creative Fall!Welcome back to Arizona...where we celebrateSeasons In The Sun!(I added a magnet to the chalkboard, so you can easily add notes and fun magnets) CREATE A FALL CENTERPIECEA Fall Harvest Centerpiece  with sunflowers, the colors of Fall, along with Pumpkins, Apples and Sprinkles of Fall!I have taken several pictures of my Fall Centerpiece indoors.  The pictures turn

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Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch!The Twelve Days Of Creative Fall!We've been to Sunflower Lane.We're on our way to Pumpkin Blvd.Thanks for taking a ride with me for thepast seven days!Five more days of Twelve Days Of Creative Fall FUN still to come!Today, I'm showing you all a Chalkboard Pumpkin Sign that is simple to make.A sign to display with your pumpkins.The Pumpkin PatchI've been happily making

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Welcome back to Spookyville.....The Twelve Days of Creative FallCome along and Read some Spookyville Tales!Today--It's all about a BOO-TI-FUL Halloween!Make it Fun, Make it SIMPLE!Halloween Signs can be made with scraps of wood, newsprint,  modge podge, and black vinyl lettering.You may find similar signs at Tai Pan Trading. The fun part is coming up with Creative Book Titles.You can even

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Hello Everyone!Welcome back toThe Twelve Days Of Creative Fall                         Time to meet my Spookyville friends!                                Meet the newest cast members: Wilma The Witch and Trixie TreatsMonster Mash and Marvelous MummyThe newest cast members are here to welcome some Halloween Fun!Sew what's new?Halloween Pumpkins In A Bag!Large spacious bags, lined and reversible

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I'm going to Let It Shine!Welcome Friends!Twelve Days Of Creative Fallis shinning brightly!Welcome Back!Today, I'm sharing a little FALL candle inspiration.Candles are a great resource for Fall decorating!If you have mason jars, you have something great to work with!Photos by:yourdecoratinghotline.comgoogle.comsimplysweethome.comnationalmagazineexchange.netbhg.commichaels.comCandles bring a lot

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 Welcome back toTwelve Days Of Creative FallToday, I'm sharing a little sunflower inspiration.        I found these hanging Sunflower Grapevine Topiary Balls at Tai Tan Trading  this past summer in Utah.I just love them!The colors of sunflowers are a wonderful burst of color!                                                  You can easily make these sunflower grapevine balls.Simply hot glue your

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Welcome back to Twelve Days Of Creative Fall!Thank you for your generous comments.  I love and appreciate you all! It's wonderful to see your excitement and love for Fall!Today, I'm sharing with you a few ideas to decorate a FALL TABLE to share with your family and friends.I like to think of it as Sprinkles Of Fall!It's nice to create little gifts that can be given to friends and family through

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\Welcome September 1ST!Welcome everyone..happy to have you here!Today is the beginning ofTwelve Days Of Creative Fall!                                              I could truly sit here for the next twelve days! I would eat Rees's Peanut Butter cups, drink a ice cold Pepsi,  and soak up the beauty of it all!How about you?The colors of Fall are truly the most beautiful colors of all.I'm inspired!

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Hello Monday!Hello Friends....Hello Fall!(Photo by Country Living)September is around the corner! I'm excited for September 1st!In my book, It's officially Fall! (even if  it's 100 plus degrees!)I like to think of it as theSUN IS SMILING BIG IN ARIZONA!I'm smiling BIG becuase I'm here to announce:THE TWELVE DAYS OF CREATIVE FALLwill begin September 1ST!(similar to The Twelve days of Creative

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Hello everyone! It's Fun Friday!I'm sharing more Pinterest Favorites!This one comes from:http://katherinemariephotography.com/blog/archives/3773When I saw the red and white polka dot wrapping paper alongwith adorable baby feet, I knew this was something great!(I'm posting this Christmas idea early, so TIME is on your side).The idea  is to wrap 24 favorite Christmas Books and let yourkids pick a

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Welcome Friends!Sew happy for your visit!Sew what's new? Cupcake Creations....Reversible Cupcake Apron with pockets, great for cooking gadgets and a few cupcake treats! (Thanks to my little daughter...she will let me take her picture for ICE CREAM! :)Kitchens are made to bring FAMILIES TOGETHER!You can wear matching Aprons with your Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Auntwhom ever you choose!A Cupcake

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 PINTEREST....Are you a Fan?It's like walking into a candy store filled with endless INSPIRATION! CREATIVITY IS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!It's FRIDAY...time to share some CREATIVITY from the candy store! I'm going to share a few pins from my pinterest boards.This week has been about Apples. Apple Inspiration!( I promise I'm going to move on.)Welcome to Pinterest...My Favorite Boards:Christmas!1-

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Welcome To The Apple Orchard!Part TwoI'm sewing more green apples!I'm also working on Red Apples!Apples are embellished with ribbons, tulle and fabric leaves.The green and white gingham fabric is my favoite.Enjoy!Happy Fall Ya'llTip Me TuesdayTipJunkie.com

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A little more Apple Inspiration! Apples are arriving....freshly made from my sewing room!You will see Red and Green Polka Dot Apples with green leaves!All handmade for the apple of your eye!Brown polka dot stems, doily flowers and fall beads are included!Apple Facts:The average person eats 65 apples a year.Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and California are the top 5 apple-producing

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Home Is Where The Heart Is.(artwork by my little daughter from the first week of school)Welcome Friends!  I'm back as promised with another Back To School idea for your kids!We have school uniforms at our school, so shoes and socks becomesomething that brings a little versatility and fun to the wardrobe!So here's the scoop....A Back To School Banner with socks for each day of the week! I found

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Welcome Friends!A little Apple Inspiration for you!You're the APPLE of my eye!(Carmel Apples are from Country Living)There is something wonderful about apples!I'm inspired by the color, shape and beauty!Apples go with everything!Apples reminde me of Fall.  I miss seeing Johnny Appleseed coming home in mykids backpacks!Do you decorate with Green Apples?I love green Apples with Pumpkins!It seems, I

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Welcome! NO SEW Jewelry Rosette Fabric Necklace.(I'm re posting this post again.)  It all started as a Birthday present for a special violin teacher.I was simply making rosette flowers to add to a beaded necklace.My inspiration grew to a fabric necklace to complement the beaded necklace.Here are a few NEW ideas!I see the fabric rosette necklaces at clothing boutiques everywhere.You can make them

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Hello Friends!(Pass me by if your getting tired of pumpkins. I apologize.) The season  is coming upon us andI love the new Halloween Fabrics!The colors are bright, with a lot of purple and green thrown in the mix,  along with  multi colored polka dots.The colors blend nicely with your Halloween Decor!Have a Groovy Day!Thank you ETSY TREASURY:http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA0OTgyMjh8NTU0NzQwODk5/

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Cheers to Tiny Prints!  You will find every Holiday and Special Occasion at Tiny Prints, evenBack To School!I love the personalized cards for teachers!Today was our school open house.  We met our new teachers.I think we will have a great year!My heart goes out to Teachers!  Teachers touch tomorrow!Visit Tiny Prints and see all the wonderful cards and gifts for teachers!Check out the Holiday cards

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Along Came A Spider....BOO...New Polka Dot Pumpkins!I know, it's not Halloween yet!I can't help myself.....I have a weakness for polka dots!I'm also stocking my etsy shop!Have a BEAUTIFUL DAY!Enjoy!

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Thank you for your cupcake orders!They are so fun to make!The adorable Table Runners are made by Grandma, she made one for all seasons and holidays! I just LOVE them!A step by step tutorial of the table runner is found here.http://deckthehalls-christmas.blogspot.com/2010/01/quick-and-easy-table-runner-for-all.htmlYou can order a pdf cupcake pattern in my etsy shop.http://www.etsy.com/listing/

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Hello Friends!More Back To School fun stuff to share!A favorite Dr. Seuss book, loved by many!(I Found the idea Here:  Pinterest-I added a few more ideas to it)http://lisasworkshop.blogspot.com/2011/06/oh-places-youll-go-end-of-school-year.htmlThroughout the years of your childs education, secretly give your child's teacher this book to sign at the end of each school year.  Present this gift/book

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W E L C O M E .....August 1stSneak PeekNew Fall Pumpkins are arriving in the pumpkin patch all month long!This new collection by Sandy Gervais fromModa is one of my favorites!Can you believe we're already in the month of August?  I have Fall pumpkins, FOOTBALL and a new school year on my mind.There are four seasons:Winter, Spring, Summer and Football    Beautiful Fall days are coming!Well not so

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 Wow, it doens't seem possible that school is getting ready to start again!I  have mixed emotions about it all.I'm happy to get back into a routine again.I'm not sure if I'm ready to be busy with school activities, homework, sports etc. I must say, summer went by way too fast!Here are some FUN ideas for BACK TO SCHOOL!This year the Back to School Fairy will be visiting!My kids don't know about a

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Welcome Friends!Here are some delightful cupcakes!I have 101 things I should be doing, and what am I doing....admiring cupcakes!More summer pinwheels! etsy.comI especially love the terra cotta pots for cupcakes.A great Birthday treat in place of party bags!You will be seeing more of the terra cotta pots...stay tuned!You can find these cute cupcakes at:

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Who can resist cute little birds? Not I!I see birds everywhere, but these are exceptionally CUTE!I love the detail!  I think they would make a wonderful pin cushion, as well as a great gift idea for crafters and sewing friends!I need extra days, extra hours in the week to make all these fun projects!That is what I love about Pinterest! My "To Do" projects are easily accessible and they wait for

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I love this idea and so SIMPLE!This cute little children's sleepover mattress is made with five pillows!I found it on pinterest.I've been looking for a tutorial and found it HERE:http://southerndisposition.blogspot.com/2011/06/pillow-bed-tutorial.htmlI'm so excited to make one, come along and join me!A super cute idea for Christmas sleepovers under the Christmas Tree, or sleepovers with friends

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Fall Pumpkins are arriving!I know it may seem early, but requests are coming, so I'm happy to say.... FALL PUMPKINS are available!Thank you Etsy Treasury!I will have a large variety of Halloween Pumpkins with NEW Halloween fabrics available in mid-August.Each pumpkin set is unique with a flair for FALL!The traditional pumpkins of Fall are especially fun to create, and they lastwell into

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Rick Rack Flowers....Adorable!I found the pink rick rack rosette flowers on pinterest!I love it so much, I'm embellishing head bands for Back To School!The tutorial is in Spanish, but the pictures are easy to understand.You can find the tutorial here:http://trocasdelinhas.blogspot.com/2011/01/flor-de-sianinha-passo-passo.html(There are several different versions of rick rack flowers/google.)I

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Meet Victoria... a new summer friend!Victoria is decked out in polka dots, stripes and long braids!My little daughter wishes she could swim!I chose fabrics to match my daughter's Birthday month.Soon Victoria (Ruby Lou) will have a pink smile on her face.(My little daughter took the picture below.)I made this fun little doll with my sister, as she made one for her little grand daughter's Birthday!

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Adorable little baby booties!Easy to follow tutorial.These booties are lined and have a faux suede sole. They are super soft and comfortable for babies feet! You will find step by step directions found HERE!For more wonderful children's patterns visit:http://taoofcraft.typepad.com/I have made these little shoes in the past, they make adorable baby gifts!I think it is especially fun to sew and

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Hello everyone!  Thank you for your kind comments.I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your summer wherever you may be!Are you thinking about "To Do" projects for Fall and Christmas?  I'm seeing "Christmas in July" everywhere!I'm also seeing Halloween fabrics everywhere!I will have Fall and Halloween pumpkins available in my etsy shop in mid August.I'm excited to bring you the newest

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A few months ago, our family visited the Nursery NICU at St. Joseph's Hospital where mylittle miracle daughter was born in 1987.Brandi, my sweet little baby girl,  weighed one pound, seven ounces.  ( She was born at 24 weeks gestational age)Brandi spent six long months at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.Today, she is as healthy and beautiful as can be! :)

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Welcome Friends! Create a little Red White and Blue!Beautiful 4TH of July creations found here:http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/4th-of-july-crafts-00411000067485/page2.htmlI saw this beautiful patriotic quilt at my nearby quilt shop. I immediately wanted to make it! The best part about this quilt, the center flag is a panel measuring 15" X 22".I love it even more! Fabrics are by:  Liberty

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Hello Friends!Welcome June! Summer is here!We've had beautiful weather this week.I know the HOT weather is coming soon!I have kids that are out of School and a few that are still in School!I will be happy for them all to be out at the same time!I've been thinking about Christmas projects, because I like to start creatinga little Christmas Magic in the summer!How can you not get excited when you

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Hello, I'm back already!  LOLI can't resist  these adorable Pin Wheels!I think they are great for Summer Picnic's and super fun for kids!I know pin wheels have been around forever.I like the way these are displayed in Terra cotta pots!The ideas are endless with double sided scrapbook paper!I often use my blog as a place to file creations I want to make.I want to make these for a Birthday Party!I

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Hello Friends!Life is moving quickly, as it always does!I'm EXCITED to say....I'm  HAPPILY setting a extra plate at the dinner table!My son just returned HOME from a LDS Church Mission from Richmond Virginia!I can't describe the JOY it is to have him HOME!I'm celebrating and relishing every moment.I'm taking TIME to enjoy it all!School will soon be out for my younger kids.My children are going

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Cheers to Smitten 4 Glitter!  A darling new ETSY SHOP filled with adorable charms,  vintage laces,decorative scrapbook papers and paper kits along with beautiful embellishments for crafting!My favorite:  The jewels that you can accessorize with head bands, picture frames,jewelry and just about anything your heart desires.Create paper Restoration and Portrait Collection Kits, great for mini albums

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Hello!If you are visiting and wondering where the last post(School Days) went to, I'm not sure where it is???I lost the comments and post altogether!I know blogger was having some technical problems yesterday.Sorry about that.Update: The post has magically appeared. (see previous post).

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Hello Friends! It's hard to believe the end of another school year is coming to an end!Here are a few more Teacher Gifts that I have shared in previous posts.This one is my favorite. I think hand written notes of appreciation are the best!You may recognize these wood hearts from Christmas and Valentines.They work well for a lot of different occassions.They are certainly from The Heart!A hand

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I will let my kids do whatever they want.I will have a whole bunch of puppies.I will let my kids stay out late, they can come home whenever they want.I will buy them whatever they want!I will let my kids have a TV, computer and phone in their room.They can play whenever they want to.Good grades won’t matter. We will go to the Sand Dunes every weekend.I won’t make my kids go on Family Vacations

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                       Welcome...More Teacher Appreciation Gifts!                        You may remember the M&M Poem from last year.You can see what we did with the poem last year HERE.(Thank you to my friend Sandy)This craft can also be used for Mother's DayWhen I came across the clear mini plastic paint cans from Michael's Craft Store.I couldn't resist using the Teacher M&M poem once again!We

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Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up!Let's Create!We love to celebrate Teachers!As a Mom of Six, I greatly appreciate my kids teachers!I see the patience and hard work that teachers give their students everyday!I hear my kids share what they LOVE about their teachers.Teachers deserve to be appreciated!This year, we are making Rosette Fabric Necklaces.(You may remember a fabric rosette necklace

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Hello Everyone!So Happy to be with you all! April is moving by way too fast!What a busy month it's been!We've been doing a lot of Re-Organization!Amongst the organization, I couldn't reisist a few more carrots!Just like Pumpkins.....Carrots can also be addicting to CREATE!It all started with the polka dot carrots in the previous post.I love the bright orange fabrics, which can easily be made from

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Hello Monday...you are here!So happy to see you.It's Spring Break!My girls and I are bringing out the Easter Decor!Carrots are everywhere this Spring.Instead of the typical orange, we added a few polka dots and stripes!The decorating possibilities are endless.I have made my carrots with gathering the tops and tucking the top inside the carrot.Follow a simple Tutorial by:The Idea RoomHang your

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What's new in My Etsy Shop?Handmade CUPCAKES made especially for you...Zero calories! Fill your cupcakes with Easter Eggs and Easter Treats!Children's Cupcake Bag and Cupcake Pin Cushion Patterns available. Thank you Etsy Treasury!Have a sweet day!

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Hello Monday......Spring is beautiful! The temperatures are warm, the birds are singing, the skies are blue,beautiful flowers are blooming!My little daughter was marking her calendar yesterday with up and comingevents.  She quickly reminded me...... "It's The First Day Of Spring!"I love her excitement for Spring!Children are wonderful, they fill our world with Seasons of JOY!Today on her calendar

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Hooray!  What a "Sweet" day!The Simply Sweet Cupcake Bag PDF Pattern is finally available!I'm excited to bring it to you!This Cupcake Bag is loved by little girls everywhere!I've made it for many Birthday Parties!Hang your cupcakes on your dining room chairs and Welcome smiles!I like to fill my cupcake bag with a children's apron, cookie cutters, frosting and all the"sweet" supplies for cupcake

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Welcome Friends......Welcome Spring!Recently I visited a Pottery Barn Store at the beautiful Biltmore Fashion Park Outdoor Mall in Phoenix, Arizona.There are more than 70 shops at Biltmore Fashion Park, organized into a cosmopolitan feeling area where you walk through gardens and fountains on brick walkways to unique and beautiful retail shops. I was so inspired! Lemons, Green Apples, Flowers,

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A "Simply Sweet" Cupcake Pin Cushion to enjoy with your crafty, quilting friends!Minimal sewing!  Tutorial Pattern available in my etsy shop!  Free Shipping!Easy to follow step by step instructions with pictures.Cupcake Pin Cushions are also available!I'm still working on the Children's Simply Sweet Cupcake Bag.I think they are adorable for Birthday Parties!Enjoy!

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Hello Friends!Sorry about the absence this past week.It's spring cleaning and writing!I've found my sewing room again.It's great to work in a re-organized space!It seems I could go days and days of organizing, it never ends!  It's a domino effect.It feels good to take a break from Spring Cleaning and say hello to you all!I'm excited to say my Cupcake Bag will be available as a pattern soon!(That

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“I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut.” - Goethe  What you are looking at is approximately two and one-half years in the making. 

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Hello Friends! A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who entered all three Giveaways fromSew A Little Happiness!  It has been a great month!It's been especially Fun to hear about the Seasons you LOVE!We welcome you all, as we celebrate all Seasons Of Life! Here are the TWO winners from this week's giveaway!Congratulations to:  Debbie from Washington/Love The DecorDebbie Wins: PUMPKINS  "I love the

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Big News! It's time to announce the last Giveaway for the promotion ofTwo Sisters coming together with Sewing Projects to share at: "Sew A Little Happiness"We are choosing to CELEBRATE THE SEASONS since we love to Create and Sew  For The Holidays. You will simply pick what you would LOVE to win!You will ENTER HERE at DECK THE HALLS OF HOME WITH JOY!Let's begin!Simply Spring Wall Hanging Kit by

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What Fun it is to create for little baby girls!When my first daughter was born, it was essential to SEW for her.There was nothing that fit her, she weighed One Pound, Three Ounces!When she grew into cabbage patch clothes, I was super excited!Until then, my Mother showed me how to sew little tiny night gowns.We embellished the tiny night gowns a lot like you see here.We made them much more simple

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A big THANK YOU to everyone who is following Sew A Little Happiness! I introduced my sister to you this month, as we are teaming up and introducing a NEW Sewing blog together. I appreciate that so many of you are followers! THANK YOU for your support and kind comments.  Today you will find a simple Quilt Tutorial from Annette that can be made with fabric scraps. I've been trying to get my sister

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Hello Spring!Don't you just love the colors of Spring?The colors are so refreshing, soothing and calm.While I was taking pictures of my Arizona flowers, something I love to do every spring.I felt so inspired! I hope you feel inspired as well.(Inspiration and above photos from Country Living.).I decided to create some spring arrangements with my outdoor spring flowers.I added the flowers to an

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Spring is here and it is so beautiful!Arizona's winter temperatures is what I love about where I live.The warmth and beauty of warm spring days feel so good!If you are cold where you are, don't be sad.  When you are having Spring, we are having Summer(hot, hot, hot).We are Seasons In The Sun.Yesterday, my son picked several Oranges and Lemmons from our trees and brought them into the house. He

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Welcome Friends!I hope you all had a Happy Valentines!All you need is LOVE, but CHOCOLATE doesn't hurt!Right!?Sew What's New? Welcome Mary Englebreit!YOU CAN WIN A BAG FOR YOU, A FRIEND, A TEACHER,A LOVED ONE.It's simple, visit my new Sister Blog to enter:SEW A LITTLE HAPPINESS This month is all about LOVE and Giving!I've always been a fan of Mary Engelbreit Calendars, cards, etc.Mary's story is

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The Winner has been announced at:Sew A Little Happiness!Thank you to everyone who entered!I must say Give aways are FUN!I WON  Three Patterns  from:BEE IN MY BONNETMy patterns arrived today!I love Lori and I especially love her creative patterns!I'm so excited!Thank you Bee in My Bonnet!Thanks for visiting!

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Wishing you all a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!Thanks for creating along with me!Have a "sweet" weekend!I'm linking up to:Craft-O-Maniac

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Welcome Friends!Today at Sew A Little Happiness, my sister shares a quilt that I've admired for many years. A quilt that shares a lot of meaning to my Sister and Mother.  I can't show it to you, you must go see it for yourself. There is something spectacular about Handmade Family Quilts, especially quilts that are handed down from one generation to another. There is more then just a quilt being

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Hello to everyone!Thank you for following our new blog:Sew A Little HappinessWe (Annette and I) are so excited to welcome you!You can enter the Mother/Daughter Apron and Moda Fabric Give Away until February 14th!On Valentines Day, we will announce the winner and start a new Giveaway!This blog (Deck The Halls) will remain strong.Thank you for your sweet comments and emails!I love you all!LLet's

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Sew A Little HappinessI'm teaming up with my sister to bring you a NEW blog filled with Creative ENERGY!Meet My Sister..Annette(My sister is the third chick from the left, the other three chicks are her daughters, my cute nieces.)Annette has taught me a lot about quilting and sewing in the past four years.Annette started sewing in High School and has been sewing ever since.I use to wait in the

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Share the Love! A beautiful video to watch. Pay It Forward. Have a great week!

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Welcome Friends!Add a little "Sweetheart" to your day!The Valentines Table scape is from the following post.Wood Letters are from a darling Etsy shop called Well Good and a crafty blog called Craft Goodies.You will find wonderful wood kits to embellish and decorate.Craft Goodies is a new sponsor! We Welcome you!Adorable Spring Kits are available to order.I am hosting a Valentines Exchange at

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Create a little Valentines Happiness!A Valentines Pocket Place Mat for your Friends and Family!A POLKA DOT Place mat for all the essentials, including a Valentines Love Note!Approximate size:  20" X 13"(A Pocket for Silverware)I made my placemats from Fabric Scraps. I was inspired by Natalie from Hideaway Girl-"Use what I have kick".I don't go all out for Valentines, but I love to celebrate the

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Welcome!Who doesn't love these?Ice Cream Cone Cake...My favorite for kids!You can find the recipe HERE.Come along for "On the Go" ideas for kids!Check out this CUTE project from Amazing Mae!Super Easy to make and so functional for kids!You can find the directions HERE:http://www.scribd.com/doc/16944510/Road-Trip-Pillow-CaseI want to share with you another "On the Go" for kids.I made these

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