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| I just wanted to share some simple last minute gifts. I made these for my neighbors. Sparkling Cider for the non drinkers and wine for the party animals! |
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| Popcorn buckets are so fun! I put in a movie, candy, gum, popcorn, a drink, a beanie, and an itunes gift card. |
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| I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God Bless each and everyone of you! |
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Spaghetti Soup
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| Lately I have been craving HOT CHOCOLATE! Maybe it's because I have the best recipe for this yummy homemade treat. |
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| Hot chocolate mix- 8 qt. box powdered milk 16 oz. coffee creamer 30 oz. chocolate flavored drink mix (Nesquik) 1 lb. powdered sugar Mix one scoop with one cup of hot water or milk. For a frozen treat try mixing one scoop hot chocolate mix, one cup milk, and ice cubes in a blender. Frozen HOT CHOCOLATE! |
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| This is a photo of my Great Grandparents' house. It is going to be demolished soon. We recently gathered all the old windows and doors. We have all been busy painting, scuffing, and restoring. |
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| This was the old pantry door. I have a huge wall in my master bedroom that I have never decorated to my satisfaction. I decided to make a mantle out of my old door. |
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| I bought some decorative wood pieces and spray paint from Lowe's. I was going to leave the original white paint on the door because I love the vintage look. When my sister did some investigating she learned the house was painted with lead base paint. So, needless to say I had to paint the entire door. But after gluing, nailing, and sanding my dad sprayed the entire piece black for me. |
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| I was so pleased with the final project. It adds the perfect touch to my master bedroom! |
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| This is one of the windows we recovered from the house. I washed it up, added a wreath, a bow and some vinyl snowflakes for the holiday season. I just love it! |
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| The flowering pear tree in my yard has the most magnificent colors today. I love to look out my kitchen window to see such beautiful fall reminders. |
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| Flowering pear trees grow throughout much of North America. These deciduous trees are highly resistant to sickness. They produce very small fruit that is readily taken by birds. |
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| This photo was taken of the same tree this spring. As you can see it has many blossoms. The flowers are fragrant and lovely! |
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| Yesterday I started by peeling all the labels off these bottles. I soaked them in a sink full of water until the labels were easily removed. Then I took them outside and spray painted them with FROSTY GLASS SPRAY PAINT. |
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| I filled the bottle with sparkly snow and for a special touch I hot glued cupboard knobs onto the cork. |
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| I added some ribbon and just a few things I found in my craft room. |
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| Overall it was a pretty simple project. It cost me around $15.00 for the spray paint and the knobs. I really enjoyed it. Maybe because I had to finish off one bottle of wine to finish the project. Dang. |
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| My mom is so creative lately. I just loved her old mason jars and the way she decorated with them. What a cute and simple centerpiece for your table or countertop. |
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| I especially love this jar with the vinyl stickers and wine corks. Great idea MOM! |
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| I was so impressed with her front porch. It's so country and welcoming. She put an old bucket, a sunflower, & indian corn in her pallet planter box. (Directions for the planter box is an older post, check it out!) |
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| How clever- paint your house # on your planter box! |
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| Great ideas Mom! Love you! |
