My contribution to share this week is a small one and very budget friendly. Some of you probabley already knew about the unfinished words you can buy at the Dollar Tree - I just found them last week . Since I plan on using some rubon letters to monogram some candles for small gifts, I thought one of these to go with it would work out great and the price is right.
Before. You can tell my makeshift dropcloth has seen many spray paint projects.
After -
That is my small contribution this week. Be sure to visit Susan to see what she and the other participants have to share with us.
We finally got a break from the rain - yesterday and today were gorgeous days. Sunshine, clear blue skies and mild temps - gotta love it. And with beautiful weather like that, you gotta go play right ? Right! I had a couple of free tickets to a bead show, shared one with Laura from Hidden Promise http://hiddenpromise.blogspot.com/ , and we managed to take a little weight off our wallets on Saturday. :-) Hey - I was good, as I only bought 3 strands of beads since I need to use some of the supplies I already have. Now - how much weight did Laura's wallet lose you ask? I am not talking, but she is going to be making some beautiful jewelry! She repurposes old/vintage jewelry also and she had some georgeous pieces with her to match up with beads and such. Don't tell anyone, but she went back today. :-) Laura - If you read this, be sure and take pictures of your finished jewelry, as we want to see them.
Have a great week!
Glenda
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Met. Monday
Time again for Metamorphosis Monday hosted by Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/. Thanks Susan for hosting again this week.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Outdoor Wednesday
Can't believe it is time again for "Outdoor Wednesday" hosted by Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/ . Thanks Susan for hosting this weekly event. Due to all the rain we have had, I have not been able to do much picture taking outside lately. This is the 3rd day in a roll, that we have actually had sunshine and a clear blue sky, but where I have been the last couple of days the beautiful Fall colors were just not there. On one of the many rainy days that we have had, I went thru some CD's of pictures I had taken this time last year, so thought I would share some of them with you. The first one, is of one of over 20 of the famous Germantown Horses that were on display at different locations last Summer, then auctioned off in October, 2008. Many of them are still on display around the city. Being October, I thought this would be a good time to post this pink lady's photo ( love her pink tennis shoes). :-) There is a website that gives detailed information about the horse, the artist who decorated the horse, its name, etc., but I am having problems locating the site. When I do locate it, I will add that info. I had it bookmarked on my computer that took a nose dive several months ago. Isn't she a beauty - I think she is my favorite. 
Taken at the local Farmers' Market.
Hope you have enjoyed my contribution to "Outdoor Wednesday". If you have not already, visit Susan to see what she and the other participants have to share.
Hope you are having a great week.
Glenda
Taken at the local Farmers' Market.
Hope you have enjoyed my contribution to "Outdoor Wednesday". If you have not already, visit Susan to see what she and the other participants have to share.
Hope you are having a great week.
Glenda
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Birdcage Transformed
A little on the cool side, but at least we have blue skies and sunshine today! ! It had gotten to the point, I thought I needed to go shopping for a boat, but then Susan over at Thoughts from Over the Rainbow was going to build an Ark, so made reservations for room on her boat.
I am joining Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch , for Metamorphosis Monday http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/. Thanks Susan for hosting this fun weekly event. My contribution this week is the redo of one of my birdcages.
I have found that when I am out and about, I have a tendency to see a use for things that may be different from what it was intended. Case in point - Was at Garden Ridge recently and wandered into the Christmas decorations section. I spotted an ornament that immediately made me think "chandelier" and that little jewel jumped in my basket and guess where I hung it? I got the idea from Cindy @ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/ . Someone sent her a beautiful mini chandelier made from a fork and she hung it in one of her beautiful birdcages. Thanks Cindy for the great idea. After hanging it in one of my birdcages, I thought it needed some furniture in there also. So dug around in my minis for some white furniture (that I almost got rid of a while back), and ran across a tiny white (well almost white) poodle - and Wa La!
May need to move the poodle - looks like it is looking for a way to escape.
Close up of the "chandelier".
Photos not real great, but this thing was hard to photograph. I will do a little more "fine tuning", as I find other things to add.
A neighbor dropped by yesterday afternoon, and I have a feeling she was thinking "this girl has to much time on her hands" !! :-)
If you have not already, visit Susan to see what she and the other participants have to share this week.
Hope your weather is as pretty as it is here today!
Have a great week!
Glenda
I am joining Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch , for Metamorphosis Monday http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/. Thanks Susan for hosting this fun weekly event. My contribution this week is the redo of one of my birdcages.
I have found that when I am out and about, I have a tendency to see a use for things that may be different from what it was intended. Case in point - Was at Garden Ridge recently and wandered into the Christmas decorations section. I spotted an ornament that immediately made me think "chandelier" and that little jewel jumped in my basket and guess where I hung it? I got the idea from Cindy @ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/ . Someone sent her a beautiful mini chandelier made from a fork and she hung it in one of her beautiful birdcages. Thanks Cindy for the great idea. After hanging it in one of my birdcages, I thought it needed some furniture in there also. So dug around in my minis for some white furniture (that I almost got rid of a while back), and ran across a tiny white (well almost white) poodle - and Wa La!
May need to move the poodle - looks like it is looking for a way to escape.
Close up of the "chandelier".
Photos not real great, but this thing was hard to photograph. I will do a little more "fine tuning", as I find other things to add.
A neighbor dropped by yesterday afternoon, and I have a feeling she was thinking "this girl has to much time on her hands" !! :-)
If you have not already, visit Susan to see what she and the other participants have to share this week.
Hope your weather is as pretty as it is here today!
Have a great week!
Glenda
Friday, October 16, 2009
Show and Tell Friday
Friday and it is another gray, wet, chilly day here. :( You would think since the weather has been bad for so long, I would be caught up on everything that needs to be done in the house. Nope - that is not happening. If anything, I think it just gives me more time to sit around and think of more things that need to be done. I need some sunshine!!
I almost forgot - being Friday, it is time for "Show and Tell Friday" hosted by Cindy @ Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/ Thanks you Cindy for hosting this fun event.
Remember in the 80's, when it seemed like everone was crazy over ducks. Ducks were everywhere - on wallpaper (especially border), linens, dishes - well you get the picture. Well I had a collection of ducks also. Large, small, made of wood, glass, cast iron (small one), etc. Mine were all the kind that just sat around and collected dust. I don't remember how many I had, but quiet a few. Then I started giving them away, sold some in yardsales, etc. I ended up with these three left. I have no clue why I kept these, but they have resided in my china cabinet for years. Oh I dust them , think "I should get rid of these", then stick them back in the cabinet. Meet the last of my collection from the "Duck Era" of the 80's! If I remember correctly, I bought these 3 at the flea market.
This is my contribution to "Show and Tell Friday". If you have not already, go over to visit Cindy to see what she and the other participants have to share.
Have a great weekend!
Glenda
I almost forgot - being Friday, it is time for "Show and Tell Friday" hosted by Cindy @ Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/ Thanks you Cindy for hosting this fun event.
Remember in the 80's, when it seemed like everone was crazy over ducks. Ducks were everywhere - on wallpaper (especially border), linens, dishes - well you get the picture. Well I had a collection of ducks also. Large, small, made of wood, glass, cast iron (small one), etc. Mine were all the kind that just sat around and collected dust. I don't remember how many I had, but quiet a few. Then I started giving them away, sold some in yardsales, etc. I ended up with these three left. I have no clue why I kept these, but they have resided in my china cabinet for years. Oh I dust them , think "I should get rid of these", then stick them back in the cabinet. Meet the last of my collection from the "Duck Era" of the 80's! If I remember correctly, I bought these 3 at the flea market.
This is my contribution to "Show and Tell Friday". If you have not already, go over to visit Cindy to see what she and the other participants have to share.
Have a great weekend!
Glenda
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Outdoor Wednesday
Wednesday is time for "Outdoor Wednesday" hosted by Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/. Thank you Susan for once again hosting this weekly event. Thought I would share some pictures I took at a local arts and craft fair a week ago last Friday. I had forgotten about it being that particular weekend and spotted it on my way back from another place. Most of the pictures I took that day were not very good - think I broke a record that particular day for taking "bad" pictures. Many were blurred, at an angle, etc., so ended up doing a lot of deleting.
Many extremely talented artists there selling their beautiful creations made from wood, pottery, handmade jewelry, quilting, tatting - I could go on and on.
Lots of places to buy something to eat.
Yep ! You read that right ! :-D
One long tent in particular got my attention - the "Culinary" tent. :) After sampling some soups and dips , I made a few purchases there - 3 different flavored pastas, 2 different dip mixes, and a bean soup mix that I am really anxious to try. The only problem with that is, it makes a gallon of soup, so need to make it when having company or be prepared to freeze some. Package says add ham, but the person handing out samples said you could add canned chicken (bet rotisserie chicken would be good), or smoked sausage. Will let you know how they all turn out.
When I left the house, I did not know I would be going and did not have on appropriate shoes - big mistake!!!
Anyway, that is my contribution to "Outdoor Wednesday". Please visit Susan and the other participants to see what they have to share this week.
Hope you are having a great week!
Glenda
Many extremely talented artists there selling their beautiful creations made from wood, pottery, handmade jewelry, quilting, tatting - I could go on and on.
Lots of places to buy something to eat.
Yep ! You read that right ! :-D
One long tent in particular got my attention - the "Culinary" tent. :) After sampling some soups and dips , I made a few purchases there - 3 different flavored pastas, 2 different dip mixes, and a bean soup mix that I am really anxious to try. The only problem with that is, it makes a gallon of soup, so need to make it when having company or be prepared to freeze some. Package says add ham, but the person handing out samples said you could add canned chicken (bet rotisserie chicken would be good), or smoked sausage. Will let you know how they all turn out.
When I left the house, I did not know I would be going and did not have on appropriate shoes - big mistake!!!
Anyway, that is my contribution to "Outdoor Wednesday". Please visit Susan and the other participants to see what they have to share this week.
Hope you are having a great week!
Glenda
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Show and Tell Friday
It has been quiet some time since I participated in "Show and Tell Friday", so thought I would join in this week. "Show and Tell Friday" is now hosted by Cindy @ My Romantic Home http://romantichome.blogspot.com/. It was previously hosted by Kelli @ There is No Place Like Home http://kellishouse.blogspot.com/.
THE UNINTENTIONAL BEAR COLLECTION: Many years ago, I bought this Steiff Bear at a carport sale for $2, and was thrilled with my bargain - it still even had the metal tag in it's ear.
Well, apparently my children thought that meant I was going to collect bears. That was not exactly what I had in mind, but they started giving me bears for Christmas and Mother's Day. and this is the collection I ended up with.
I finally told them I loved the bears and appreciate them, but please don't give me any more as I don't have a good place to display them. I also have an "unintentional doll collection", but will save that for another time. This is my contribution to "Show and Tell Friday", and hope you enjoyed seeing my "unintentional bear collection". If you have not already, visit Cindy @ My Romantic Home to see what she and the other participants have to share. Thank you Cindy for hosting this fun event.
Have a great weekend.
Glenda
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