Recycled Calendar EnvelopesTurn outdated calendars into beautiful envelopes. It's easy!
You Need:
Large outdated calendar with scenes printed on letter sized paper
Envelope Template
Glue Stick
Instructions:
Cut apart the calendar at binding. Print Envelope Template on each page with a printed scene. Cut on the solid lines. Fold on the dotted lines so picture is on the outside. Glue the two side flaps to the bottom flap at overlap. Glue the top flap after you have inRecycled Calendar EnvelopesTurn outdated calendars into beautiful envelopes. It's easy!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Life
I have been busy potty training my new puppy. Shes doing so much better with it then when I first got her. This morning she actually pawed at me and was whining to get me out of the bed. I let her out and she peed. Great! She has tons of energy so she constantly wants to play. She has a playmate that she plays with but she seems to want more play time with me as well and I am happy to do so.
Right now shes sleeping, thank God cause I need a break!!!!! I swear its like having children. I also have a ton of laundry to do today. I also need to go to the grocery store and go pay the $100 for my sons summer school....He flunked algebra and has to take summer classes. I hope he learns a lesson here and doesnt flunk anymore classes. He did flunk science too but can make that up during the school year- thank god!
Right now shes sleeping, thank God cause I need a break!!!!! I swear its like having children. I also have a ton of laundry to do today. I also need to go to the grocery store and go pay the $100 for my sons summer school....He flunked algebra and has to take summer classes. I hope he learns a lesson here and doesnt flunk anymore classes. He did flunk science too but can make that up during the school year- thank god!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
More updated pictures of my house
My husbands Shop!
My enclosed sun room- wich I LOVE!!
Out picnic/ fire pit area
View from the back looking at the neighbors field.
My house was built in 1979. It does need updated on the inside. We have 2 1/2 acres and a huge shop on our property as well. I have lots of flower beds, which i love. We also have an enclosed sun porch on the back, which I also love. All in all I love this house and where we live. Well dont like living in Ohio but other than that I like the area.My Garden
Corn! - Yippee!
This is my garden. Planted cucumber, green beans, corn, halloween pumpkins, lettuce, carrots, watermelons, green onions, green peppers, jalapinos for my husband & son. The veggies are starting to grow! Yippee!Monday, June 8, 2009
Spoon & Forks Recycled into a wind chime
My sister in law told me to put a wind chime next to my garden to scare animals away..I didnt have one so I looked around the house and found some items I already had at home that I didnt use. A floral tin container, some forks, spoons, an old round car part nut, some fishing line. I hung it from my headless scarecrow for now. I am going to hang it from something else and put flowers inside the container. It is a bit hillbilly but hey it chimes so at least it actually works. I love to recycle.
Baby Robins
A Robin built a nest inside this wire watering can basket on my front porch. There are new babies inside now. I was told that it is very unusual for a Robin to build a nest so close to someones house. Pretty cool!Friday, June 5, 2009
Pillowcase Apron & Little Girls Dress
Found this picture of a vintage pillowcase apron - cool!
Found a picture of a vintage pillowcase dress onlineI have been looking online on how to make an apron out of a vintage pillowcase, very cool idea. Of course any pillowcase will do. Its a very creative way to recycle.,I have also found on ebay that people are making and selling little girls dresses made out of vintage pillowcases. Very cute if you have a little girl. My cousin makes and sells them on ebay as well and I guess shes selling a ton of them.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Dream Home
I love Log cabins and found 3 different log cabin pictures online from 3 different Log Cabin companies where you can buy the home plans. My dream home is a Ranch Log cabin..They are simply gorgeous!
I was born in Alabama and have lived in Ohio for way too long. I so miss the south! I would really love to move down south again.
Worlds Longest Yard Sale
The US 127 Corridor Sale is 450 miles of bargain hunting fun and is known as the world's longest yard sale. The sale began in 1987: it begins in Covington, Kentucky and runs south to Chattanooga, Tennessee, then switches to the Lookout Mountain Parkway, continuing to Gadsden, Alabama. It is always held the first Thursday in August every year. Originally, the sale was intended to prove the back roads have something to offer.
Thousands of people participate in the sale each year as vendors, and even more come to shop for that hard-to-find item or antique. Front lawns become storefronts and showcases for interesting items. Yard sales spring up every quarter mile; some are small with the contents of a basement displayed proudly on the front lawn, and some are large, with huge fields clustered with a hundred or so tents of professional dealers and flea market regulars.
People come from near and far to experience the longest yard sale in the world! Coming by car, truck, motorhome, and even plane, shoppers find all kinds of antiques, flea market items, and more! Whatever you're looking for, you'll probably find it at the US 127 Corridor Sale! You'll find so much good stuff that you might be tempted to rent a U-Haul and follow the entire route! You can plan to spend the whole four days and travel the whole 450 miles, or opt to spend time in a selected area and venture off the beaten path to discover new places and charm of the land.
As you go along your way, a few tips might help you deal with the locals:
Directions: The locals may be of some help as you try to find your way on the route, but don't count on it. Even though you're still in America, you might run into some language barriers among the charming southern residents with their unique dialects.
It might be useful to purchase a road map or look up some destinations on websites to plan your route ahead of time to avoid misunderstandings and wasted time. Getting a bargain: Don't be afraid to haggle and negotiate with the vendors and sellers. Some of the professional dealers might not want to barter, but you never know. Asking prices are almost always negotiable. And remember that you'll have to pack what you buy, so take it easy at first.
It's best to go with a set item in your mind to limit your spending. To get the best deals, be even earlier than the early birds; vendors sell from sunrise to sunset! Rain or shine: The shopping won't stop in any case, so be prepared for the weather.
In the four states that the route covers, (Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Kentucky) the summertime weather in August can get unbearable, soaring past 100 degrees; bring lots of bottled water and even some portable fans. Concessions along the way are selling cokes, water, and, of course, sweet tea.
There are also downpours to look out for; while they can be a relief from the heat, you might want to bring a poncho or umbrella along.
But most importantly, remember to have fun making split-second decisions about where to pull off and where to shop. Enjoy the different personalities you'll encounter; at one table you might see a neatly arranged set of books, and at the next, eight track tapes. But that's part of the fun! Wander aimlessly or find exactly what you want. It's all up to you!
( I cant recal where I found this online - I love yard sales and have always wanted to go to this one!)
Thousands of people participate in the sale each year as vendors, and even more come to shop for that hard-to-find item or antique. Front lawns become storefronts and showcases for interesting items. Yard sales spring up every quarter mile; some are small with the contents of a basement displayed proudly on the front lawn, and some are large, with huge fields clustered with a hundred or so tents of professional dealers and flea market regulars.
People come from near and far to experience the longest yard sale in the world! Coming by car, truck, motorhome, and even plane, shoppers find all kinds of antiques, flea market items, and more! Whatever you're looking for, you'll probably find it at the US 127 Corridor Sale! You'll find so much good stuff that you might be tempted to rent a U-Haul and follow the entire route! You can plan to spend the whole four days and travel the whole 450 miles, or opt to spend time in a selected area and venture off the beaten path to discover new places and charm of the land.
As you go along your way, a few tips might help you deal with the locals:
Directions: The locals may be of some help as you try to find your way on the route, but don't count on it. Even though you're still in America, you might run into some language barriers among the charming southern residents with their unique dialects.
It might be useful to purchase a road map or look up some destinations on websites to plan your route ahead of time to avoid misunderstandings and wasted time. Getting a bargain: Don't be afraid to haggle and negotiate with the vendors and sellers. Some of the professional dealers might not want to barter, but you never know. Asking prices are almost always negotiable. And remember that you'll have to pack what you buy, so take it easy at first.
It's best to go with a set item in your mind to limit your spending. To get the best deals, be even earlier than the early birds; vendors sell from sunrise to sunset! Rain or shine: The shopping won't stop in any case, so be prepared for the weather.
In the four states that the route covers, (Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Kentucky) the summertime weather in August can get unbearable, soaring past 100 degrees; bring lots of bottled water and even some portable fans. Concessions along the way are selling cokes, water, and, of course, sweet tea.
There are also downpours to look out for; while they can be a relief from the heat, you might want to bring a poncho or umbrella along.
But most importantly, remember to have fun making split-second decisions about where to pull off and where to shop. Enjoy the different personalities you'll encounter; at one table you might see a neatly arranged set of books, and at the next, eight track tapes. But that's part of the fun! Wander aimlessly or find exactly what you want. It's all up to you!
( I cant recal where I found this online - I love yard sales and have always wanted to go to this one!)
Monday, May 18, 2009
CornToss Bags For Fun or Profit
Last summer I started making and selling corntoss/ cornhole bags for profit. I went through close to a thousand pounds of corn, which is alot of bags. My husband made the boards as well and I would charge xtra to paint them.
I actually wasnt planning on making and selling anymore bags this summer but last week a very good customer from last summer stopped by and asked if I was still making them and I decided to go ahead and keep making and selling them.
I decided to put together a "Corntoss Bag for fun or profit" guide for $0.99. Which can be purchased here on my blog. Safe and secure payment with paypal.
My guide has over 30 tips on how I made and sold so many bags from home, how to make them and the game rules. I have sold every single bag from home, I did not have to go through ebay to do it.
Its a nice way to be able to stay home and make some extra cash.
I actually wasnt planning on making and selling anymore bags this summer but last week a very good customer from last summer stopped by and asked if I was still making them and I decided to go ahead and keep making and selling them.
I decided to put together a "Corntoss Bag for fun or profit" guide for $0.99. Which can be purchased here on my blog. Safe and secure payment with paypal.
My guide has over 30 tips on how I made and sold so many bags from home, how to make them and the game rules. I have sold every single bag from home, I did not have to go through ebay to do it.
Its a nice way to be able to stay home and make some extra cash.
Friday, May 15, 2009
The Hummingbirds have arrived!
The Hummingbirds have finally arrived! I just love these little birds. I will eventually get many many more come to my feeder.
Have you ever had a hummingbird fly into your house? Well last summer a hummingbird flew in my sun room. I was dumb founded as to how I was going to get the little bird out without hurting it. It was flying around the room but ended up attaching itself to a beam on the ceiling. My first attempt was to open one of the doors and shooooo it out with a broom. That did not work so well then I came up with the idea of using a feather duster. It clamped onto the feather duster, I put it outside the door and off it flew, no harm! So folks! If you ever have a hummingbird fly into your house, use a feather duster. One of those cheap long multicolored ones you find at the dollar store that doesnt have any feathers in it but still considered a feather duster. I am sure you know which ones I am talking about.
Yesterday I was watching them and I noticed the male likes to sit on the deck rail and wait for the female to get some food and when she comes in he will chase her off.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
A Necklace made out of all things- Corn!
I was watching, " Whatever Martha" which I find to be hilarious! On this particular show they were talking about a woman who makes necklaces and other items using corn..yes folks corn! As I was watching I thought to myself, " what the Hell and who in the hell would buy and even wear a necklace made out of corn? Mice, rats & other rodents love corn so I could picture mice eating away at this corn necklace and even taking it off to their nest and saving it for later. I know that people are really into recycling but this is a bit much! Whats next a pasta necklace? maybe some dried fruit?
When I was making & selling cornhole bags I used to tell all of my customers to make sure they put their bags in an airtight container, if not mice will get into it. One customer came to me last summer to order 1 bag as he left the bags in the garage and mice had eaten the corn out of the entire bag.
All I can say other than that is God bless this woman for being creative and trying to make some money. I am sure her products & profit will be eaten up in no time!
Check it out and let me know what you think:
http://www.cornwoman.com
When I was making & selling cornhole bags I used to tell all of my customers to make sure they put their bags in an airtight container, if not mice will get into it. One customer came to me last summer to order 1 bag as he left the bags in the garage and mice had eaten the corn out of the entire bag.
All I can say other than that is God bless this woman for being creative and trying to make some money. I am sure her products & profit will be eaten up in no time!
Check it out and let me know what you think:
http://www.cornwoman.com
Make a Birdfeeder out of a 2 ltr bottle
Make a bird feeder from a 2 ltr bottle. I found this on: The U.S. Geological Survey Prarie Wildlife Research Center web site. to get a lerger view to print go to:
Preserve flowers with borax- who knew?
Borax is an inexpensive naturally-occurring mineral with many household uses. You can even dry flowers with borax for household floral arrangements.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 1 week
Here's How:
Cut flowers you wish to preserve, with or without stem.
Sprinkle borax on the bottom of a small box such as a shoe box.
Add up to two flowers.
Completely cover with more borax.
Tape the box shut.
Let sit at room temperature for about one week.
When dried completely, strain off the borax powder; may be reused for more flower drying.
Tips:
Borax can be found in most grocery stores next to the laundry detergents.
This method might not work with cut flowers that have been placed in preservatives.
What You Need:
Borax
Small Box
Tape
Cut Flowers
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 1 week
Here's How:
Cut flowers you wish to preserve, with or without stem.
Sprinkle borax on the bottom of a small box such as a shoe box.
Add up to two flowers.
Completely cover with more borax.
Tape the box shut.
Let sit at room temperature for about one week.
When dried completely, strain off the borax powder; may be reused for more flower drying.
Tips:
Borax can be found in most grocery stores next to the laundry detergents.
This method might not work with cut flowers that have been placed in preservatives.
What You Need:
Borax
Small Box
Tape
Cut Flowers
How to Dry Flowers
Drying flowers is a wonderful way to preserve special gift bouquets, create a beautiful long-lasting arrangement or bring the splendor of nature indoors. And drying flowers at home is an inexpensive and effective way to add a special touch to any decor.getting startedThere are several sources from which you can gather flowers to be dried.
Perhaps you've received a bouquet that is too gorgeous to throw out or your garden yielded a particularly lovely harvest this year or your florist has an exotic species you'd love to use in a wreath. Save flowers from any of these sources and incorporate them into dried designs.basic materialsThere are three ways to dry flowers: hanging, pressing or using desiccants.
• To hang or air-dry flowers, you'll need floral wire, rubber bands and string.• To press flowers, you'll need a stack of heavy books or a flower press and wax paper or blotting paper.• To dry flowers using a desiccant, you'll need silica gel, borax or sand.planning & designWhen preserving flowers, it is essential to begin drying them as they reach their peak color—usually right before they bloom (the flower will continue to ripen as it dries).
While it may be difficult to tuck away a fresh flower just as it is reaching the zenith of its beauty, doing so allows you to enjoy it for years.basic techniquehanging: Strip the leaves from bottom of stem, tie the flowers in small bunches and hang them with the blooms down in a dark, warm, dry place with circulating air. Check periodically.
They are ready when they rustle to the touch.pressing: Line pages of a heavy book with wax or blotting paper. Carefully place fresh flowers onto pages. Close the book, place it under a stack of books and keep in a warm, dry area. The longer the flowers are pressed, the longer they will retain their color and the stronger they will be.treating with chemicals: Using an airtight container with lid, gently bury flowers in a desiccant (silica gel, borax or sand), secure the lid and store in a dry room for two or three days. Flowers are ready to be removed when they are crisp to the touch. Tip: when using silica gel, dry only like flowers together, as drying times vary from species to species.variationsCertain species of flowers such as statice, yarrow, bottle brush, craspedia, sunflowers, strawflowers, cornflowers and bright pink roses retain their color well after being dried.
Keep a supply of these flowers on hand to add a splash of color to your arrangements.safety issuesIf you are gathering flowers in the wild, you will want to take care not to pick scarce or protected plants. Check with your state's Department of Environmental Resources to get an updated list. In addition, check wildflower guide books for photos of poisonous plants and always ask permission before cutting plants from someone else's property.glossary• borax: available in drugstores and hardware stores, has the lightest granular formation of all desiccants, making it well suited to drying fragile flowers• desiccant: a granular substance that absorbs moisture• silica gel: considered to be the most effective of desiccants, it can be purchased in most craft stores and flower shops. It can be reused for many years; simply follow the manufacturer's instructions on the package
about the authorRebecca Churilla resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania. As well as designing crafts, she enjoys rescuing and restoring old furniture.
Perhaps you've received a bouquet that is too gorgeous to throw out or your garden yielded a particularly lovely harvest this year or your florist has an exotic species you'd love to use in a wreath. Save flowers from any of these sources and incorporate them into dried designs.basic materialsThere are three ways to dry flowers: hanging, pressing or using desiccants.
• To hang or air-dry flowers, you'll need floral wire, rubber bands and string.• To press flowers, you'll need a stack of heavy books or a flower press and wax paper or blotting paper.• To dry flowers using a desiccant, you'll need silica gel, borax or sand.planning & designWhen preserving flowers, it is essential to begin drying them as they reach their peak color—usually right before they bloom (the flower will continue to ripen as it dries).
While it may be difficult to tuck away a fresh flower just as it is reaching the zenith of its beauty, doing so allows you to enjoy it for years.basic techniquehanging: Strip the leaves from bottom of stem, tie the flowers in small bunches and hang them with the blooms down in a dark, warm, dry place with circulating air. Check periodically.
They are ready when they rustle to the touch.pressing: Line pages of a heavy book with wax or blotting paper. Carefully place fresh flowers onto pages. Close the book, place it under a stack of books and keep in a warm, dry area. The longer the flowers are pressed, the longer they will retain their color and the stronger they will be.treating with chemicals: Using an airtight container with lid, gently bury flowers in a desiccant (silica gel, borax or sand), secure the lid and store in a dry room for two or three days. Flowers are ready to be removed when they are crisp to the touch. Tip: when using silica gel, dry only like flowers together, as drying times vary from species to species.variationsCertain species of flowers such as statice, yarrow, bottle brush, craspedia, sunflowers, strawflowers, cornflowers and bright pink roses retain their color well after being dried.
Keep a supply of these flowers on hand to add a splash of color to your arrangements.safety issuesIf you are gathering flowers in the wild, you will want to take care not to pick scarce or protected plants. Check with your state's Department of Environmental Resources to get an updated list. In addition, check wildflower guide books for photos of poisonous plants and always ask permission before cutting plants from someone else's property.glossary• borax: available in drugstores and hardware stores, has the lightest granular formation of all desiccants, making it well suited to drying fragile flowers• desiccant: a granular substance that absorbs moisture• silica gel: considered to be the most effective of desiccants, it can be purchased in most craft stores and flower shops. It can be reused for many years; simply follow the manufacturer's instructions on the package
about the authorRebecca Churilla resides in West Chester, Pennsylvania. As well as designing crafts, she enjoys rescuing and restoring old furniture.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Robin's eggs
A robin's eggs nest in one of my arborvitas..They have all since disapeared, I think something ate them..because they did not hatch and they all disapeared. :(
Friday, May 1, 2009
How to make a YOYO placemat
by Lesley DietschyCreate these charming placemats for your dining room or kitchen table using handmade Yo-Yos. It's a great project to use up your fabric scraps or you can buy fabric to match your decor.Placemat Dimensions:12" wide x 18" long (approx.)54 Yo-Yo's needed to make one placemat
Yo Yo PlacematSupplies:
4 inch circle template (cut from plastic or cardboard)
100% cotton fabric scraps
tracing pen or pencil designed for marking on fabrics
quilting thread
invisible thread
hand sewing needle
scissors
thimble
How to make a Yo-Yo:Instructions:1. Using a fabric marking pen or pencil, trace desired amount of circles onto wrong side of fabric being used. Cut out circles.2. Thread a needle with about 10" of quilting thread and double knot one end.3. Hold a 4" circle with the wrong side of the fabric facing you. Fold 1/4" of the circle's raw edge toward the wrong side of the fabric and secure it with a running stitch close to the fold. Continue folding and stitching around the entire circle. 4. When you reach the beginning point, gather stitches tightly. Be sure that the right side of the fabric is on the outside of the yo-yo.5. Smooth and flatten yo-yo so the hole is in the center.6. Knot and cut off excess gathering thread.7. Join the Yo-Yos together where they touch with a few whip stitches using Invisible Thread.Tips:Make sure to use a strong quilting thread. You do not want the thread to break when you gather the fabric. Start the first stitch underneath the folded edge to hide double knot. The top side of the Yo-Yo is the side with the hole in the middle.
How to make a Yo-Yo Placemat:Put Your Skills to Use:1. Using a 4" circle template, trace and cut out 54 circles of desired fabric.2. Make the yo-yos as described above.3. Once all 54 yo-yos are made, arrange the yo-yos in 6 rows and 9 columns until desired design. Tip: If using scrappy fabrics, try not to place yo-yos together that are similar in color.4. Join yo-yos together as described above.5. Repeat instructions for each placemat.Variations:Try using smaller circle templates which will make smaller yo-yos. Please note: the smaller the yo-yo, the more yo-yos you will need to complete the project. Arrange yo-yos in different designs. i.e. create a square within a square look simply by using 3 colors. One color for center yo-yo, one color for inside square, and one color for outside square. Make a wall hanging using the same technique with fabrics to compliment your home decor.
Care and Use:It is not recommended to use these decorative placemats for everyday dining. To clean placemats, hand wash using a gentle soap like Woolite and rinse with cold water.About the Author:Lesley Dietschy is a freelance writer and the creator/editor of The Home Decor Exchange and the Home & Garden Exchange. The Home Decor Exchange is a popular home and garden website featuring resources, articles, decorating pictures, free projects, a shopping marketplace, and more.
Yo Yo PlacematSupplies:
4 inch circle template (cut from plastic or cardboard)
100% cotton fabric scraps
tracing pen or pencil designed for marking on fabrics
quilting thread
invisible thread
hand sewing needle
scissors
thimble
How to make a Yo-Yo:Instructions:1. Using a fabric marking pen or pencil, trace desired amount of circles onto wrong side of fabric being used. Cut out circles.2. Thread a needle with about 10" of quilting thread and double knot one end.3. Hold a 4" circle with the wrong side of the fabric facing you. Fold 1/4" of the circle's raw edge toward the wrong side of the fabric and secure it with a running stitch close to the fold. Continue folding and stitching around the entire circle. 4. When you reach the beginning point, gather stitches tightly. Be sure that the right side of the fabric is on the outside of the yo-yo.5. Smooth and flatten yo-yo so the hole is in the center.6. Knot and cut off excess gathering thread.7. Join the Yo-Yos together where they touch with a few whip stitches using Invisible Thread.Tips:Make sure to use a strong quilting thread. You do not want the thread to break when you gather the fabric. Start the first stitch underneath the folded edge to hide double knot. The top side of the Yo-Yo is the side with the hole in the middle.
How to make a Yo-Yo Placemat:Put Your Skills to Use:1. Using a 4" circle template, trace and cut out 54 circles of desired fabric.2. Make the yo-yos as described above.3. Once all 54 yo-yos are made, arrange the yo-yos in 6 rows and 9 columns until desired design. Tip: If using scrappy fabrics, try not to place yo-yos together that are similar in color.4. Join yo-yos together as described above.5. Repeat instructions for each placemat.Variations:Try using smaller circle templates which will make smaller yo-yos. Please note: the smaller the yo-yo, the more yo-yos you will need to complete the project. Arrange yo-yos in different designs. i.e. create a square within a square look simply by using 3 colors. One color for center yo-yo, one color for inside square, and one color for outside square. Make a wall hanging using the same technique with fabrics to compliment your home decor.
Care and Use:It is not recommended to use these decorative placemats for everyday dining. To clean placemats, hand wash using a gentle soap like Woolite and rinse with cold water.About the Author:Lesley Dietschy is a freelance writer and the creator/editor of The Home Decor Exchange and the Home & Garden Exchange. The Home Decor Exchange is a popular home and garden website featuring resources, articles, decorating pictures, free projects, a shopping marketplace, and more.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Recycled Jewelry by Liz
Liz has taken recycling to a whole new level. She has taken old computer parts that would eventually have ended up in a land fill and turned them into Fabulous pieces of jewelry. Way to go Liz!
This piece is wire wrapped with 1 carved wooden bead that looks like a skull with a black crocheted chain. Fabulous! Only $9.99
This necklace is a striking metallic orange and has " Elite Group" written across it in blue. Wire wrapped so it can hang from a chain. The crocheted chain comes in a glittery blue. Only $12.99
You may buy her one of a kind designs go to:
http://www.pedalsandneedles.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Summer Pictures
This is my LuLu..Her nick name is Fruity pie..Shes a Shepard Mix. She always looks out the window whenever I leave the house. Shes so sweet! I just love her!
The Hostas are really filling out now
I believe this is a Primrose- Thanks for letting me know!
View from my back deck. My garden is going right next to my Arborvitas. As you can see some of the shrubs did not make it through winter. We had more but we removed them cause they died. I will gradually add more shrubs. I need alot to border my back yard from the field.
This is my HUGE Rhododendron in my front flower bed. Wait till you see it bloom! The front will be loaded with flowers
Yellow Primrose?
My flower garden. Time to plant more flowers. Some are just now coming up. I have tons of iris's in this one. A few summers ago I found a concrete slab on our property and had my husband put 3 wood logs under it for legs..its still standing. Right now I placed my pots of garden seeds on it to get more sun. I am going to plant more flowers around it and put the watering can & old gas can in another spot. At the end I have an old bucket that I put a water feeder for the birds in, it is rusty so I put an old enamel bowl on top so the birds can have clean water, I also put some of my gourds in the bucket. i am going to make birdhouses out of some of them, now that they are completely dry.
This is a lantern I have had hanging from this pole for awhile. I would like to remove the inside so I can put a candle in it.
This is an old wicker chair I bought years ago at the fire stations yearly garage sale. I only paid like $3 or $4 for it. I put a pot of flowers on it in the summer. Along with the other rocker in the photo...Time to also start mulching again too.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Freezer Jam Recipe
Prep: 30 mins. Stand: 10 mins + 24 hrs
4- Cups fresh strawberries, hulled
4- Cups sugar
1- 1 3/4 - oz pkg, unflavored powdered fruit pectin
2/4 - Cup water
1 - TBLS, fresh lemon juice
1 - Small lemon, thinly sliced
1. In large bowl crush berries with masher. Stir in sugar and let stand 10 mins: stirring occasionaly.
2. In small sauce pan combine pectin and water. Bring to boiling: boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. POur into berry mixture. Add lemon juice and stir 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Stir in lemon slices.
3. Ladle jam into clean half- pint jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Seal and lebel. Let stand at room temperature 24 hrs or until set.
Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
Makes about 5 half pints
* note: freezer jam does not set as firmly as cooked jam
* Each 2- TBLS.serving 87 calories, og fat, omg chol, 3mg sodium, 23g carbs, og fiber, og pro. Daily values: 17% vit. C, 1% iron
Sparkling jam: Prepare as above except omit lemon juice and slices. Stir 1/4 Cup champagne or white wine and 1 to 2 TBLS raspberry liqueur into berry mixture with pectin mixture.
Banana-Berry: Prepare as above except use 3 Cups strawberries, 1 Cup chopped banana ( about 2), and omit lemon juice and slices. Stir 2 TBLS creme de banana ( or lemon juice) into berry mixture with pectin. Stir 5 minutes until sugar is dossolved ( will set soft)
( Found in Better Homes & Gardens May , 2009 Issue)
4- Cups fresh strawberries, hulled
4- Cups sugar
1- 1 3/4 - oz pkg, unflavored powdered fruit pectin
2/4 - Cup water
1 - TBLS, fresh lemon juice
1 - Small lemon, thinly sliced
1. In large bowl crush berries with masher. Stir in sugar and let stand 10 mins: stirring occasionaly.
2. In small sauce pan combine pectin and water. Bring to boiling: boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. POur into berry mixture. Add lemon juice and stir 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth. Stir in lemon slices.
3. Ladle jam into clean half- pint jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Seal and lebel. Let stand at room temperature 24 hrs or until set.
Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
Makes about 5 half pints
* note: freezer jam does not set as firmly as cooked jam
* Each 2- TBLS.serving 87 calories, og fat, omg chol, 3mg sodium, 23g carbs, og fiber, og pro. Daily values: 17% vit. C, 1% iron
Sparkling jam: Prepare as above except omit lemon juice and slices. Stir 1/4 Cup champagne or white wine and 1 to 2 TBLS raspberry liqueur into berry mixture with pectin mixture.
Banana-Berry: Prepare as above except use 3 Cups strawberries, 1 Cup chopped banana ( about 2), and omit lemon juice and slices. Stir 2 TBLS creme de banana ( or lemon juice) into berry mixture with pectin. Stir 5 minutes until sugar is dossolved ( will set soft)
( Found in Better Homes & Gardens May , 2009 Issue)
Honey Bath Recipe
I found this Honey bath recipe in May's Better Homes & Gardens issue, BHG received this information from the National Honey Board. Heres the scoop on it:
Honey naturally attracts and retains moisture yet is gentle, which makes it the ideal ingredient for all, including those with sensitive skin.
1- Cup Sweet almond, olive or sesame oil
1/2 Cup honey
1/2 cup liquid soap
1 TBLS vanilla extract
Place oil into a bowl, then carefully stir in remaining ingredients until fully blended. Store in a clean plastic bottle and shake before using. Add to running bath water.
Honey naturally attracts and retains moisture yet is gentle, which makes it the ideal ingredient for all, including those with sensitive skin.
1- Cup Sweet almond, olive or sesame oil
1/2 Cup honey
1/2 cup liquid soap
1 TBLS vanilla extract
Place oil into a bowl, then carefully stir in remaining ingredients until fully blended. Store in a clean plastic bottle and shake before using. Add to running bath water.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Flowers are Blooming!!
Spring is finally here and the flowers are in bloom. I just love spring!
My mom gave me this old water pump so I put it in one of my flower gardens..I have chives in the old tub next to it, boy do they smell great when they come up.
My beautiful Magnolia tree - I really like this picture I took, I think I may enlarge it and frame it. The flowers didnt last long, they are all gone now. :(
My Tulips & Magnolia tree!! Isnt it pretty?! The bees love the magnolia tree!
I have never tried this but I figured I would give this a try: I put some pepper seeds in a few pots and put some glass over the top so it would create a greenhouse effect. Something is starting to grow in it, its so tiny you cant see it.. then will transplant the peppers to my garden next month after my father in law tills my garden up for me with the tractor.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Cute Vintage Clothespin Bags
I found these cute vintage clothespin bags online, I just love vintage! Who would have thought of turning a childs vintage dress into a clothespin bag? The prices for these were over $40..OUCH!!!Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Egg Shell Plant Starter
An enviornmentally friendly way to start your plants. After eating an egg wash it out and then put some potting soil in it, then your seeds, place in container and put in sun..When ready to plant, just plant egg shell and all. Perfect!!!!!!
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