While checking out some you-tube
video’s I came across one that
made butterflies from silk flowers.
I knew there were some old
ones in a tote in the shed…checked
it out…came up with some that would
sort of be like the video showed.
Anyway, these were the result of my
first attempt with what I had on hand.
The other day I decided
to see if I could create
some baby type cards.
After doing some research on
the computer I found several baby
patterns…of course I had to do
some changes to suit my taste.
It was fun working with such tiny
prints and patterns.
There is only one person at this
time I plan on giving one of these
cards to along with the gift.
Cute colorful diaper.
A new star - bouncing baby boy
This is more for a one-two-three year old instead
of a baby.
~♣~
So tiny…
Walk close to God for his protection.
Amelia
Stormy and Tramp – my furry assistants.
Amelia
This is the general design
for the
Valentine cards made
so far.
The background of the
cards is really
red – on this screen it
looks orange though.
Still learning different techniques.
May not be great in this hobby
but
“I am having lots of fun!”
Amelia
Last year after Easter
I checked out the sale items at
Hobby Lobby. Seems like
everything was 75% off.
Found this bunny rabbit…I
liked the cuteness and
different style.
However, when unpacking she/he
this year I was not found of the
drab colors of the accessories.
Took away the scarf, details on the base, and the ribbon on the hat.
Went on a chase through my sewing stuff as
well as my artificial flowers to add
some color and pizzazz.
Added a hand-made flower to the ears – already
looking better.
The straw hat got a band of chartreuse
rick-rack and a button flower.
Added some purple buttons down the
tummy line.
Decided with these it has to be a
girl bunny.
This shows the changes
some what better.
Thought about placing Miss Barbie Bunny
here….
However, decided I like her better
between the tall skinny bunnies.
How did you decorate your bunny rabbits
this year?
I would have fresh flowers all the time.
We received these from our Sunday School
class this past Sunday.
I took an unexpected trip
to the ER by ambulance on Thursday night.
Leon had a throat procedure on Friday.
Northing serious for either of us.
We are truly blessed as this could have been bad news.
I saw no sense in separating these flowers
into a yellow bunch and still another red bouquet…just put them together.
Used the red candles from Valentine decorations
in the yellow candle sticks
( a recent purchase from Goodwill. Left some of the rest of Valentine
items to complete the look.
A day set aside to pay
extra attention to our loved ones
There does not have to be a lot of money spent.
Just show lots of kindness, sweetness, and love.
Happy Valentine’s Day
♥Amelia♥
Take cold weather
add
comfort food
results
equal
weight gain.
I enjoy cooking so wanted to show
you what I have been creating
in the Watkins kitchen.
Cherry Pie
Home made crust naturally.
Made this Sunday afternoon.
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Then today Leon wanted Mexican cuisine from the
Watkins La Casa house.
Fried beef burritos, Mexican rice and refried beans.
All created from scratch.
So spicy and tasty.
Had a couple of apples so decided to
make apple tarts. First I peeled and cored them,
added some cinnamon sugar to the center ,
spooned a bit of caramel topping to the center also.
Brought the crust up and around to completely
encase the apple. To show my love to my honey
I added three pie dough hearts to the top.
Served them with a tidge of ice cream and a bit
more caramel.
Tasty!
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Spring time had better get here quickly
so the added calories can be worked off.
I love to cook – for those who love to eat!
Picky people make me nervous.
Amelia♥
Most times I post my decorating pictures on this blog.
Brain not functioning properly – old age? Or too much snow?
Anyway, to see what I have been doing for Valentine decorations at the Watkins love nest, check out my other blog.
http://amelias-musings.blogspot.com/
Amelia
December decorations are packed away .
Not ready for spring colors – nor do I wish to go the earth tone colors – want something that is bright, cheerful and out of the ordinary.
The white, blue and silver are not colors I normally use. Why, don’t know - just never did. Yet, I collect white dishes and love the cobalt blue items I have picked up over the last several years. I did use some of the white with Christmas and really enjoyed the look.
Doing this change after Christmas has been in the back of my mind for several months. It will not be something I use on a permanent basis – just a short fling of using some bling bling items!
Take a look!
So far, I am liking this winter look. Certainly different than what I usually do – but that is okay that I change things up a bit with the new look.
My sweet husband and I are thinking about doing some remodeling in the kitchen…well, we would not do all of it – but part of it. Will get a price quote – then decide what all we can afford to have done. The kitchen still looks like it did when the house was built 33 years ago. Still has the same stained cabinets along with the same Formica…did get different vinyl flooring several years ago. The kitchen is beginning to show the wear and tear from all the use during these years.
Stay warm – we are supposed to have snow in the next three or four days.
Amelia♥♥
Merry Christmas
As this year is drawing to a finish
remember to praise the Lord for
all His blessings.
~ Amelia ~
On our Christmas tree we have two short sets of lights - the kind that that uses a flicker type bulb. Replacement bulbs at Wal-Mart are $1.25 each – don’t even price them at Lowe’s - we did last year and seemed like they were about $2.75 each. We bought these sets of lights about 4 or 5 years ago after Christmas at Hobby Lobby. Each year we have continued to look for more sets – not really deep searching – but just would look when in Wal-Mart or Hobby Lobby – but to no avail.
A couple of weeks ago we decided to start looking for something else that would be different for the tree…which by this time was completely decorated. With the flickering lights we have used another set of crystal looking bulb lights (but they died – not just one light – but the WHOLE set. Anyway, when I decided to decorate the tree I wanted to do it then and there…not wait to get another set of lights we really liked. Yes, sometimes I am short on patience – usually to regret it later.
Back to the story at hand…when in Wal-Mart I spotted some LED sn0wflake lights…really liked them – but at $11.00 or $12.00 (can’t remember which) I thought they were too pricey…not my sweet man – he liked them and insisted we get them. There were 60 lights on the 19 feet line…and when I plugged them in to test them I was immediately smitten. They were going on the tree right then and now….so just a bit of moving things around on the tree we were able to put them on the tree….wonderful- wonderful-wonderful looking. There are two colors of white in the LED family – I have cool white on green line (to hide in the green tree better) I have seen other LED Snowflake that use a white line….I am sure it would not look as great on the tree as the green kind.
Then while we were at Hobby Lobby several days later picked up another string of LED lights…these are the C-9 style with crystal type covers over the LED lights. Also picked the cool white on the green line. These are the ones I used on the mantel. The usual kind of lights were on sale – but not the LED. Being that I am a coupon user as much as I can I whipped out the 40% coupon and used it.
Some definite “pluses” when getting the LED strings….they save up to 80% on energy costs…also you can string up to 43 strings together. The old style suggests no more than three (3) strings plugged into each other. Also these LED babies will last (according to the boxes) from 20,000 to 25,000 hours.
On the flip side these are certainly more expensive than the ordinary kind sitting on the shelves. You can be assured when the “after Christmas” sales hit with 50% or more off I will pick up several more strings.
These LED wonders certainly have my vote in the saving energy department.
♥Amelia♥
Ballard Designs has some beautiful Christmas items in their catalog. Along with the great looks comes the great price. I admired their frosty looking pine cones – but at $15.00 a pop for three – I passed on that to use as part of my annual decorating in the house.
So what is the next best thing – try to copy – what is the old saying about “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. So I raise a toast to you Ballard Design.
I think my frosted pine cone looks as great (if not better) than theirs. I first tried the spray on snow from a can…no deal – looked bad. Then today the idea struck me to try kosher salt…the grains were large like ice crystals would be. To get a bit of sparkle too I added some cheap silver glitter.
The method I used was to spray the pine cone with clear paint and immediately put it in a large plastic bag of the salt/glitter mixture…shake it around until all covered.
Here is the wreath using them – I am going to hang it in the picture window – just used this door for picture taking.
While I was running thru some blogs this morning I came across some “creations” made from coffee filters. Most were trees or complete wreaths – that did not sound like something I wanted to do…but decided I could make a flower that resembled a carnation. Thinking the bright white against the green of the wreath would be a great color combination…then throw in some red berries and the frosted pine cones…I would have accomplished something different.
Here is a close shot of the “coffee filter carnation”. You can see the ruffle like petals in this picture.
As usual decorating was done “my style”.
Amelia
Most all the decorating is complete – both in and out. Oh, yes, I will be tweaking from time to time.
These pictures are just a tease before showing all the pictures. This year I am pleased with 90% of the way everything turned out…Seems like there is always one place that just does not have that “special” look.
Used these fancy tailed cardinals in several locations…they are so colorful and add a bit of whimsy.
Crystal and silver – sounds rich – doesn’t it? You know I am on the frugal side…I believe this silver/crystal vase (I have two of them) must have come from a yard sale trip. The contents were the glass balls removed from a string of lights that bit the dust. As the lights from the room and tree dance off them just seems to add something special to the display.
Every sleigh needs packages…even if they are one inch in size. This is sitting on one of the shelves of the computer table.
More pictures of the rest of the house will be coming soon.
Amelia
A little of this and a little of that…some things new…some old.
Some of the items being used for wreaths, small decorated trees and flower arrangements.
I am looking forward to using them in the decorating madhouse – which will commence next week.
Remember it is “My Style”…what is yours?
♥Amelia♥
