You can do it too! crafting on stay-cation 2014

Springtime means digging in the garden. The items re-purposed for Amy's community garden...a paint can and plastic tub  for weeding & catch-all for those annoying rocks and other things found along the way.
The garden stone from the dollar store...extra paint applied.

'Leave room in your garden for Angels to dance!' sign was made with a throw out board. I used a permanent jumbo sharpie markers for wordage.

Above 'before photos of the items'. The art paper on the containers were seals well with glue gun  and sealed with a couple of coats of mod- modge.

True Stewardship is 'Giving like you have plenty'

True Stewardship is 'Giving like you have plenty'
Psalm 139:1-4

The the mug was a fun find for .59 cents. I've learned that white good pottery items are great to write messages upon... which can even be re-purposed for inspiration or a unexpected smile. The cup in the photos I 'worded for my great friend Audrey' Stewardship Coordinator for the Diocese of Wichita, KS. She shares her gifts and inspires me on a regular basis (she is my next door office neighbor). I shared with her just yesterday that I loved hearing the joy in her voice as she visited on the phone with some of our very wonderful diocese friends in the morning. Joy a true gift. It has been know to be the evidence of God. It doesn't get better than that.

Vintage umbrella with message...

Recycled red glass plate wind chime

Recycled red glass plate wind chime

 

I don't get credit...no, I didn't assemble this however it was the perfect gift for my wonderful friend Janet. We had to say our good byes last week at work as Janet and her husband relocated out of state. I purchased it 'on a whim' at a fund raiser near Kansas City. It is really pretty and caught my eye.

 

The plate to remind her of those MANY dinners she helped organize, one of many things she worked hard at. As Janet unwrapped ...she asked laughing "Are there silver ware hanging too?" I said "no, however I've seen those". Actually I have one tucked away in the buffet destroyed by the Kansas winds. Someday...I'm going to string it back together.

 

Janet is going south where the winds are mild. I hope she like the tinkle glass pieces make...the wind will create.

 

We sure are going to miss her beautiful personality!
She's really someone special.

Christmas pumpkin lanterns....what???

Christmas Angel with 'cowgirl boots'
Created by one of our Grand daughters
'with a little help from her Papa'

Our son and three of his daughters
created these the day after Christmas.
It was a cold afternoon in Kansas and
was 'my surprise' to come home to.

'Oh Christmas tree'
We used these pumpkins to decorate at Halloween and at Thanksgiving week. 
One day before Christmas my Grandpa pa and I carried the pumpkins
outside to place in the compost pile...that is where one of the
grand daughters & Papa found and retrieved them from when I was gone.
More than anything I think everyone was looking for something
interesting to do.

'Star of David' Christmas lantern

Little Christmas tree...made with steady little sweet hands.

What fun it was to drive into the driveway and see the
Christmas lanterns all lit up! I have to admit when I was
told to hurry...the surprise was 'blog worthy'...
I was thrilled. All four of the pumpkins looked beautiful!



Who would have thought up such an idea?
I asked one of my little Grand daughter "did you save the seeds for roasting"?
She said "yes". I washed them, cooked them in butter
on the stove, next I spread them out on a cookie sheet
sprinkled with sea salt then baked at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
Delicious!

Hands down...this is one of the best recycle projects ever!
Great job everyone!!!



A peek into the N2God Store window tonight!

A peek into the N2God Store window tonight!

The tiny Nativity scene and winter wonder land fun.
(the green in the background is a twinkle light...just imagine how small everything is)

A little more about The Trash and Treasure Cottage

When I brought it into our farm house I thought...where am I going to put it? I did find a beautiful 'just right' crocheted scarf for the stand and it is in our front sitting room..sitting. As I positioned the Cottage on the scarf, I felt something funny underneath. Gently I held the Cottage up, looked and to my delight...2 AA batteries in a box. I couldn't believe it...the little string of tiny lights lit up. I replaced the crusty batteries and kept my fingers crossed. Low and behold...yippee, they worked. There isn't an off/on switch, I just place the batteries 'in' for on. The skilled artist who built this miniature cottage thought of everything didn't he? It was so neat discovering this special feature. God is so good, the Cottage has brought me so much fun and then....lights too.