My Best 2015 Post and Future Goals

Reviewing my best 2015 post -

Upon it's closing, 2015, as been 

quite a year.  It's been full 

of challenges, set backs and 

adventures that have stretched

 me in more good ways then bad.

I'm definitely blessed to

have made some friends!  

Looking back and reviewing

my best 5 post which are:

Farm Girl Vintage Blocks 1-6 Part 1

and

 Farm Girl Vintage Blocks 7-12 Part 2

These two posts are a Sew Along from  

one of my favorite local quilt

 shops.  The sew along is still going on 

so you will see more of these in 2016.  These

are from Farm Girl Vintage Book by Lori Holt.

Dog Gone Cute Sneak Peak

was rated by third best post!  This block,

 Dog Gone Cute

#dgcqal quilt pattern by Lorna

 from Sew Fresh Quilts,

was made several times.  Those that

received this block just adored it. 

Log Cabin Table Top Quilt

I made this log cabin quilt for a

 family member! Both my husband and I

 stayed in their guest house.

They of course live in a log cabin home! 

DIY Garden Cards From the Garden

My garden card rated fifth!  I needed

 a simple gift

card for a friend and what 

better way then to use

what you have in your own garden!

I hope you will take the time to visit 

any of the post mentioned 

above if you haven't already.  

What about 2016?  

Upon reviewing the past

 year and looking 

forward to 2016, 

My most important goal

is  definitely needing  to be a

little more organized, marking

 dates on my calendar!!

I hope to be more creative and design 

some of my very own projects!

I believe I will be sharing some of my 

other creations through my cakes

 and cookies I bake!

I plan to continue to participate 

in sew alongs, 

challenges and other events that 

will allow me to

grow and learn which I love to do. 

More book reviews, pattern testing, 

and possibly blog project reviews.

I know it seems like a large order, 

but why not think big.  I work

full time besides writing my blog

 and at times it can be difficult, 

but I truly enjoy it all!

Here are some quilt alongs I plan on taking part in!

Yvonne of Quilting Jet Girl for her 2016 Planning Party.

Cheryl of Meadow Mist Designs for her very first link party.

 Pattern Writing with Cheryl of Meadow Mist Design




Thank you for stopping by!
May you all have a blessed 2016!!!!

 Happy New Year from my house to yours!!!

#DIY Cards From The Garden

  

Here's a really easy project anyone can do.

I'm sure most of you if not all of you have these materials on hand.

Materials needed:

A blank notecard or card stock,

even construction paper will 

work for this easy project.

Other scraps of paper

glue stick

glue gun

twine or ribbon

a pencil

scissors

ruler (not shown)

a few clipped herbs from the garden

(shown on finished projects)

My blank note card was something

I already had which were 

purchased a while ago.  So if 

you're making your own, measure 

out 7" x 5"  and then fold in

half, making your card 3-1/2" x 5". 

You can make your card any size!!!

With my scraps I measure out a 

2-1/2" square 

Cut out square.

                 

Glue the back of that square 

with your glue stick.

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Place glued square down on the

center of your card.  

Gather up a few of your herbs and 

wrap some twine around ends.  

Place a small amount of hot 

glue on to twine as shown.

Place onto card with glue 

side down on to card.  Remember to

have the fold of your card on top.

Here are my two finished projects!

Add these cards to a basket of 

your favorite home made breads, 

or a basket filled with your 

gardens bounty with

a special message.

I made one for my girlfriend's

birthday since she loves

to garden.  

Hope you will give this project

a try and share them with me!!

Psalms 65:11

You crown the year with your

bounty, and your carts overflow

with abundance

Make A Ruffled Onesie and Headband-#DIY

I made a cute little onesie and 

matching headband.

I purchased the onesie at Hobby Lobby with my 40% off coupon.

I pulled out some lace I already had.  You can measure 

around the neck line or the area you want to add ruffles

 and double that number to determine how much lace 

you'll need.  If you have lace already ruffled, 

 cut according to your measurement plus 1"

 for tucking under the edges.

Then I basted the lace, in the center, with my

 sewing machine and pulled the thread to gathered the lace.

I pinned the lace around the edge of the neck line

 (not shown) and tucked the ends.  Then I sewed

the lace, onto the onesie, on the basting line. 

Next, I placed the next row underneath the

 first row of lace.  Repeat one more time. 

Only this time make the third row shorter 

and turn under the edges and stitch in place.  

Don't forget to remove any basting threads. 

I happened to have these small yellow flowers, 

so I tacked one of them on to the onesie.

The yellow headband was purchased.   I used this 

black flower and tacked it down with my 

sewing machine.  First, I trim any excess 

tulle around the black flower.  Then I tacked 

on the small yellow flower.

Here's the completed set.  So simply!!  

You can #DIY 

too!

All for my new grandbaby, Autumn Christine Joy!!

Weighted in at 9 pounds and measured 22 inches.

So beautiful and precious!  Our new bundle of joy!!!

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were 

born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Jeremiah 1:5

Last Minute Thanksgiving #DIY Ideas

This is the first year I will not be cooking #Thanksgiving dinner!  A little sad, but honestly I'm grateful.  I'll be working crazy hours and with Thanksgiving just a few days away, it really is okay.

There isn't much time to plan.  I've turned to Pinterest, check out my board,  Thanksgiving Goodies , and get inspired!  Some of the pins are great for the kids or make great #DIY Hostess Gifts.

  Pumpkin Gift Bags

by Glued to My Crafts

Placemats

by Frugal Mom Eh!

 White Pumpkin Cheese Ball

by Ciao! Newport Beach

I would also like to Thank all of you who are following me and have taken the time to visit!  I am truly grateful!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Psalms 107:1

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, 

for His steadfast love endures forever!!

 

 

DIY-Painted Family Tree

For sometime now I've been wanting to paint a tree in the hall way of my house.  I finally got the nerve to do it.  

I simply used acrylic paints, and it actually turned out really nice.  The pictures you see in the photos are a few of the  ones  I had hanging before the tree.   

                       




If you want to paint a tree, have no fear!  It's only paint and you can paint over it!

First, look on line to get a feel of what type of tree you want.

Second, decide where you want to paint your tree.  Do you want to paint the tree in the center of the wall, to the right, or to the left; how big, or small, etc. Also, what room of the house you want the tree in.  I have a girlfriend who wants to paint one in her daughter's room.

Then pencil an outline of your tree onto the wall.  I drew my tree on the left side of the wall.  I used a ruler to draw the  trunk of the tree just to make sure it was straight.

Third,  paint  the tree with two different colors of brown paint.  It didn't take much paint which I was really surprised.  I found I had to dip the tip of my brush with some water to smooth it out on the wall.  My tree is very simply.  It dried fairly quick. 

                            


                                         




 Paint your leaves and hang your pictures!!
                 


I'm in love with my wall.  Who knows I just might paint a few more leaves and branches on the right side of the same wall.  

Hope you will give this idea a try and if you do, please post your pictures of your wall!  I would love to see them.  Because I really do love trees.

He Has Made Everything Beautiful In Its Time.  
Ecclesiastes 3:11