Tolentreasures

Hot off the paintbrushes, this just finished canvas board. You will have to frame it, or just use it as it is. Let's keep this simple. Comment on this post. One entry. Mention it on your blog Two entries. Oh and you have to be a follower or a new follower.  It is going to have to be limited to US and Canada only. Please leave me an email address if you don't have a blog! Giveaway ends February 13th!

This pattern screamed out to me from Pinterest (of course) the other day. You see, I had the afghan below started when Shelby was expecting Kendall. That's three years ago, in the event that anyone was counting. Here is the link to the pattern. http://www.craftpassion.com/2011/04/crochet-african-flower-paperweight-granny.html When I realized that it was too wide, I was way past the point of no return, and like another, couple, few alright, at least a dozen of so other projects, that have been tossed in a bag and sent to the CLOSET! Yesterday, I pulled it back out, added the neutral colored yarn, found in the stash. And started working again. Ripping out the old one as I go. And just in the event that you think, "Poor Kendall, didn't she get a blanket?" I did make one for her, she wasn't deprived. Hopefully this will help make her transition to a big girl room! Of course, there has to be another project in the works. Another "doily" scarf well on the ...

Carmen over at Primcats hosted an unbirthday giveaway. and I won!  I was so excited to get the package, opening it up in between browning hamburger and making tacos the other night. Nothing like multi-tasking. I love everything! I had fun placing everything around the house this morning. The little inspire pillow in the suitcase above. The lacy gloves were a thrift shop find last weekend. And this little note holder was perfect for the postcard that I bought last weekend. I had no idea how I was going to display it. The card is of the old pool in Idora Park in Youngstown, Ohio. Sadly, Idora Park is no longer there, I love the memories that it holds for me though. This cake and shoo-fly cover. Ok, I did not understand what to do with the cakes. Guess I haven't been paying attention in Primitive Decorating Class. Carmen was a dear and explained to me what they were! The house smells wonderful from them. I propped this one against the butter mold that my Dad made for me. and the l...

Gracelyn Kay Kirkpatrick Happy Four Years Old! Feel the rain on your skin, No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins The rest is still unwritten.                    -Natasha Bedingfield Happy Four, Little Girl! You have brought all things girly back into our lives! Princesses Dragons Barbie Pink & Yellow Tutus All things sparkly Hair Barrettes Shopping Make-Believe Imagination We Love YOU!!!

Ok, well let's just be honest. How many of you can't resist starting a NEW project? Oh, I read your blogs, most of you are like me, some are not. I can't believe the willpower, the fortitude, the organization, the OCDness, of some of you who say, that you finish one project before you start the next. Really?  I have at least twenty seven projects STARTED at one time. I know that I don't have the mittens done yet. but in all honesty. I work on them until my hands cramp, which is usually about 20 minutes at a time and then I switch to something else. I must say, they are almost done right now. About three more twenty minute sessions, and they will be complete. So, with that in mind... I started the scarf above! I could not resist. I love the pattern, even though Jennifer said,  "It looks like you would be wearing a doily." I guess I have worn stranger things. If I like it, I am heading straight to some really nice more $$$ yarn. I don't treat myself to good...

Such a negative title, but I am fighting them. Trying to stay positive, But, it's really not my favorite time of year. For years, January meant a mission trip to the Dominican Republic or a trip to Florida. A break from winter anyway. Hershey was fun but it was still winter. So, I am knitting, a set of mittens for a friend. and some more cowls. A chair found at a thrift shop, waiting for the paintbrushes,  if i could just make myself pick them up!   JWS is buying this by the case. And today... I think that I will plant this Chia Pet. My MIL received this as a gift. I think that the kids will like watching it grow. And a winner in my giveaway! Theresa of Theresa's Heartfelt Stitches won! Congrats Theresa! And I won a giveaway! I am so excited. Carmen at Primcats picked me for her unbirthday giveaway! I am watching the mail daily!

We are in Hershey, Pa the the State Fair Convention. You have to love a place that drops Hershey kisses like confetti! Hershey kisses on the wallpaper Hershey bars at check-in. Chocolate, everywhere. Does it get any better than this? Dinner, last night. Wish that I would have taken a picture of the dessert. Death, by chocolate! There is quite the story leading up to the departure for this trip. "Normal" chaos of life. and then a speeding ticket along the way. All put behind out of mind and now time to relax and enjoy! Yesterday was spent with a friend that I do not get to see enough. It was so nice to catch up. Why didn't I take any pics of us together?

First of all,  my mother would be horrified that I put this picture on here. She is so precise and over the top perfection with her quilts, that she would notice every imperfection here. I think that this might be the first quilt she ever made. I had forgotten all about it. It had been left behind in a long ago move. And was re-discovered and returned this week. It was mine when I was a little girl. So happy and grateful to have it back! Some yarn stash bustin'. Sure love making these cowls, and really lovin' those knitting needles out of mothballs. Finally finished all of these this morning. I got a little carried away cutting them out. and didn't want another unfinished project, so I persevered. And got them done. Into the bin for the open house... but not before a Mini-Giveaway. I am not going to advertise it. It's just for those of you that stop by here regularly. I appreciate all of you. So, if you happened in here. Just leave a comment on this post. I'll b...