As the year ends...

A very Merry Christmas to you and yours!

And a Happy New Year too!

 

 

Valentine Surprise

These beauties arrived on my doorstep today.

Thank you Sweetie!

 

Love you!

xoxoxo

 

 

“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”

~Franklin P. Jones~

 

 



Merry Christmas to you and yours...

Happy Thanksgiving

 

Wishing you a wonderful day as you ponder all the blessings in your life!

Smiles...Bev

A Christmas Frame of Mind

I am really trying to get in the "Christmas" frame of mind, but still struggling to believe that it is late November!  Where do the days/months go?  They say time flies the older you get.  Does that make me ancient?  :)

 I finished a few more stockings--I thought I would share them with you.  I love the green ones!  Made from an old wool skirt and fleece-like fur.   I think they would look great in someone's log cabin--for some reason, that is where I picture them.

What do you think?  Which are your favs?

 

 

 

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The Stockings were hung...

This week I've been making Christmas stockings in between playing with granddaughters.  Although I enjoy the first (crafting), playing with a toddler and snuggling a baby rank higher for sure!

This is a rare moment...usually she is a little whirlwind--busy all the time...keeps me hoppin'!

 We have so much fun!

This one is a little snuggle bunny!

(Look at those cheeks!)

What's not to love about this diva?

Oh yeah...back to my project...here are a few stockings I crafted from reclaimed felted wool.  Added some old crocheted trim and buttons and bells.  These are going to my mall space...plan to make more for my Etsy shop...guess I need to get on that as Christmas is ever advancing.

 Let me know what you think of them...I always enjoy hearing from you.

Smiles!
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It's Christmas in The Barn!

  Are you ready for Christmas? 

In the Red Barn, that is, at My Dad's Farm
near Ford City, PA.  

 If you are local to W PA, you won't want to miss this show.  The old barn is full of handcrafted goodies and antiques...It runs two weekends, November 1, 2, 3 and November 8, 9, 10.  Hours are Friday from 12-8 pm; Saturday/Sunday from 10 am-4 pm.

The Barn is decorated with the wares of over 70 vendors.

Country & Primitive Wood Items...Antiques...Candles...Furniture...Quilted Items...Wool Items...Rugs...Jewelry...Purses...Dried Florals...Hand-Painted Items...Jellies...Baked Goods...Soaps & Lotions...Framed Art...Wrought Iron Items...Ornaments...Americana...and more!

 These photos just show a smattering of what will be available...there are still vendors dropping off their items.

You should definitely be able to fill some of those Christmas wishes here...

I have been a vendor at this show for four years...I delivered my items last week and it was looking wonderful!  The giant Christmas tree is set up in the middle and there are white twinkle lights everywhere--even though the displays were not completed yet, it was looking great.  What a lovely gathering of handcrafts and goodies!  You will be amazed when you walk in and see all of the treasures displayed floor to rafters!  If you are in the area or want to take a road trip for the day, be sure to check out this sale.

So many nooks and crannies to peek into...

It is located at:

The Fichthorn Farm, 940 Fort Run Road, Ford City, PA 16226

(just off of Rt 66 between Kittanning and Ford City--turn at the Riverside Market--follow signs)

Free parking and admission...cash or checks only...lunch available.  This is a bi-annual sale--there is also a Spring show in May.

Easter Morn...

Celebrate the risen Christ!

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

In his great mercy he has given us new birth

to a living hope through

the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..."

(1Peter 1:3 NIV) 

 

 *graphic courtesy of The Graphics Fairy

 

 "The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances." - Robert Flatt

Happy New Year!

A time for thanks...

I came across these thoughts about Thanksgiving yesterday when I was researching some things for our church bulletin. I really liked the message and thought I would share it with you. It has encouraged me to contemplate all the blessings in my life.

How 'bout you? How many things can you come up with that you are thankful for? I imagine if we put our minds to it, we could have an endless list, from the simplest of smiles to the grandest of loves.

Take time in the coming week to thank God for life (and all it entails), love (and the joy it brings to your life) and liberty (we are so blessed to live in a free nation).

May you find inspiration in the following words...

"Thanksgiving is a great holiday! It focuses our minds on our blessings rather than on our problems. It makes the heart glad for what we have been given, and it takes our minds off the burdens we all have. Thanksgiving recognizes the giver as well as the gift. It keeps it on the positive side. In life of plenty and prosperity we seem to take everything for granted. How appreciative we should be for our blessings and what a wonderful thing is a holiday which focuses our attention on them. Thanksgiving is therapy we all need to keep cognizant of the blessings and the beauty of living. This year let's set aside a few minutes of the holiday to sit alone and think of the many things for which we should be thankful - then this great holiday will have true meaning for us."

~ "Thanksgiving" by Robert N. Filie ~

Christmas Thoughts and Ideas

I don't know about you all, but I am finding it hard to believe it is almost Thanksgiving, with Christmas close on its heels! Talk about time flying as you get older--that has been amplified to me again and again as I watched this year slip by.

Each year I vow to get an early start on my Christmas shopping as some of my friends do (I really hate how they wreck the curve by doing that!!). And each year, I am still scrambling to complete my list right up until Christmas Eve. How do they do it?!?!

I have been hearing so much lately how a lot of folks are scaling back due to the economy. I know we have been forced to scale back and that just adds to the stress of making a list, trying to be creative in your gift giving and stay within a budget at the same time.

I get frustrated by all the commercialism that has built up around Christmas, thus obscuring the real "reason for the season". However, I still do believe in Santa (I'll never grow up!) and love to see the smiles on the faces of loved ones as they open a special gift from us.

So where do you find yourself? Any ideas, suggestions or thoughts on how to tackle Christmas this year? Feel free to post your ideas so others (and I) can take advantage of your creativity/suggestions.

Until next time...may smiles and sunshine fill your days!