tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25713558471672503912024-03-05T20:19:58.511-08:008 LoveliesEight unique lovely ladies with playful enlightening and uplifting expression!Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-36557857381758902852012-06-07T19:35:00.002-07:002012-06-07T19:35:42.807-07:00Factory Tour of Stiles Machinery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This was our last project and luncheon of the season and Christy and Tina (me) were the hosts. We decided that we would have the girls take a tech tour of my business and then have them see how the project for the week was made. Their homework was to draw and create a flower shaped placemat and/or wall hanging. We would then take their drawing and put it in the computer and then have the routers cut them out. </div>
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We were welcomed to the facility with our names on the monitor as we walked in. How cool was that?<br />
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James Swansen was our tour guide and our go to person for the project. He made sure that our flowers were put into a software program so that they could be entered correctly in the computer and routed for us. We were to each receive 8 different flowers, one from each lovely.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> James talked to us on how Stiles Machinery helps companies with total production solutions from manufacturing, equipment integration, manufacturing consulting, education, service and parts.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Nice job James, we thank you very much for the great information on Stiles.</span></span><br />
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Here is a Weeke machine which routed Lauries design. Love it!</div>
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It was so much fun to design something and have a machine cut it out on the spot for us. I will post at a later date how the lovelies have painted their flowers. </div>
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My sweet husband and Sarah listening and watching as we absorb all of this.</div>
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Kodak moment.</div>
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The whole gang, (really just part of the gang). We missed you Kim, Jenny and Betsy. Thank you David and James for a great tour, It was so interesting visiting a leader in the woodworking industy. Your a world class company! Thank you Christy for arranging a great spot for us to lunch, Thousand Oaks was delish. Most of all I'd like to thank all of the lovelies for another great year, you girls are wonderful. It's very special that we can all find the time to take out of our busy schedules to learn, create and share with one another. I feel blessed to call you friends! xoxo Tina MarieLovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-451686972331200112012-06-07T18:31:00.000-07:002012-06-07T18:31:16.149-07:00Very Pinteresting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The day was bright and beautiful and we had a very pinteresting afternoon ahead of us. We were taking an idea we found on Pinterest and the project was by Martha Stewart. As always we the group start by having a delicious lunch. This week our lovely host was Betsy and she served the most amazing salads, homemade rolls and fruit. Our dessert was fresh strawberry shortcake, yummy. Bisquick of course!</div>
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Our lovely host and her beautiful daughter Lauren. Thank you Lauren for all your help, you were a wonderful hostess.<br />
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The table setting was inspired by pretty tables Betsy found on Pinterest as well. With the use of repitition of the vases and flowers she created a huge impact on the lovely table. </div>
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The colors were so bright and vivid with the freshness of spring in the air. She used hues of yellow, gold, white and orange. Perfectly matching our takeaway gift, which were satin jewelry pouches filled with bangle bracelets. Oh so lovely!<br />
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A close-up of our napkin rings, which were bejeweled with glass gemstones. </div>
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Our super delish strawberry shortcake, oh yummy. </div>
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So on to our project, which was handpainting glass containers and vases. </div>
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We used Marthas Stewarts paint which is specifically for painting on glass. </div>
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Here you can see that I taped off my vase and gave it two coats of the glitter paint. I painted the vase on the outside. Some of the lovelies rolled the paint on the inside of the vases and they came out really cute as well.<br />
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Close-up of the vase I painted.</div>
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Voila, it has dried overnight and ready for my spring peonies. Thank you Betsy (and Lauren) for supplying us with another awesome fun project and delicious lunch. Your the best!</div>
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The Lovelies meet at Jennys home for a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, a bit spicy and celebratory was the order of the day. Pictured here are Sarah and Laurie enjoying mingle time before lunch. </div>
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The focal of the table was an amazing succulent design in white pottery and complimented with a vintage inspired wooden tray.</div>
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Bright vibrant colors are evident with the napkins and the texture is clearly stated with the green placemats. Jennys table was a huge element in this tablescape as well, because it's hammered metal which is stunning and very appropriate with latin design. </div>
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A closeup of the succulent focal, which was so beautiful and complimented with a lace tablecloth. </div>
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Our lunch was delicious with fried corn tortilla chips, homemade rice, pico, soft shell tacos and all the condiments for them, not to mention margaritas. Jenny did an amazing job with all the homemade delectables. </div>
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Our fried chips which were such a treat!</div>
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Homemade Pico</div>
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The condiments</div>
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To top off this ever so memorable Cinco de Mayo celebration was the best ever Creme Brulee.</div>
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I have travelled all over the world and have tasted many Brulees and I am here to say that this is one of the best. I will post the dessert recipe soon, for all to enjoy.</div>
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Jenny gave each lovely a take home gift of spices. The little baskets were so fitting with her theme, don't you think?</div>
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Closeup of the different spice baskets. I think these would be a great little take away gift for any party!</div>
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Her straws for the margaritas were filled with color as well. </div>
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After our lunch we were continuing our work with the chairs from Sheryls home. </div>
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I sprayed my whole chair red, so I could silver leaf the front side. </div>
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After the chair dried I taped off the sides so I could prep the front and start leafing.</div>
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Here is a close up of the front of my chair.</div>
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The chair completed.</div>
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Betsy used vinyl decals to embellish her chair, oh so elegant.</div>
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The back side of her chair.</div>
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Kimmie decided to cover her chair with sequin fabric, I think this is so clever because it can be switched out using contemporary fabrics as well. </div>
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Jenny took her inspiration from Lanvin, and here she is playing and embellishing with layers and layers of different materials. Love it and can't wait to see the finished project. </div>
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Some materials she is using in her embellishing.</div>
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We want to thank Jenny for having such a LOVLEY lunch, and great margaritas. Hope you girls like PBJ's, that's what I'm making next. I can't follow that. Kidding aside, we certainly look forward to each and every tuesday with our dear friends.</div>
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<span style="background-color: #fff3db; color: #29303b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">Just don't give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don't think you can go wrong.</span><br style="background-color: #fff3db; color: #29303b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;" /><em style="background-color: #fff3db; color: #29303b; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;"><b>Ella Fitzgerald</b></em></div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-9050580564687108482012-05-05T17:30:00.002-07:002012-05-08T18:33:51.330-07:00Luncheon Asian Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week our lunch was a style of Contemporary Asian influence filled with bright bold colors.<br />
On the sleek Carerra marble table was a birdcage candle holder as the focal. Sheryl had a drawing in which the candleholder was given away as a gift. Perfect gift for any place in your home.<br />
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Here you will see a close up of the amazing table setting. She built layers of texture by using a lazer cut placemat for the china. She then added pop of color with the salad plates along with gifts wrapped in bright pinks, blues and greens. The ribbon on each gift by the plates were a tiny colorful chevon design, cute touch. Our delicious lunch consisted of a salad with a fusion of citrus and an asian base vinaigrette dressing. The water was tinged with a rosy color from sweet cherries, and the dessert was an elegant oversized strawberry dipped in chocolate. When selecting a lunch for a group it's always a good idea to make sure the flavors all work together, which is exactly what our hostess did so eloquently.<br />
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Another view of the bright table.</div>
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Our great hostess Sheryl with a close up of the birdcage candleholder.</div>
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For added adornment our hostess added these oh so cute glass geisha girls with real orchids on the table, one for each guest. The take out containers were filled with fortune cookies.<br />
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We also received a wrapped boxed of japanese candies with chop sticks.</div>
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Our delicious dessert!</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Our hostess had a sunny beautiful day to work with as well, for our project after lunch was to spray paint modern chairs. Our group is so creative and inspirational we are never at a loss of creativity for projects. </span></div>
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Here is a picture of the chair that we are embellishing. They were primed and ready for each lovely to decorate. </div>
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These were also the boxes that our little glass geisha girls came in. I will post later the chairs as the lovelies complete them in the weeks to come. A big thank you to Ms. Sheryl for a fantastic fun filled day, you are an amazing hostess. I thought of Audrey Hepburn after I wrote this. Heres to you and the rest of us Lovelies!</div>
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Here is our primed chair with out the legs. Wow it's like looking at a blank canvas.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIOcQ22nn08_qHIFihyRt_5o_Bo-SkQicak4Aty7uN0W0db0lRPCUBeyUzSauyS8LO7laKWO6GWrVGLkQAvoZ-TzYTIRx-hILavyJuGGKZxjsB44oVJ0frgGNEnL3H-_0EQs9JyPOXj6C/s1600/IMG_3497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIOcQ22nn08_qHIFihyRt_5o_Bo-SkQicak4Aty7uN0W0db0lRPCUBeyUzSauyS8LO7laKWO6GWrVGLkQAvoZ-TzYTIRx-hILavyJuGGKZxjsB44oVJ0frgGNEnL3H-_0EQs9JyPOXj6C/s320/IMG_3497.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
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Betsy added decals that can be found at your local craft store. Oh so clever and interchangeable.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcxn-DDyNjhHnTZPYFD-pZRL1xXy3nYeZwtQ_hZ5OorIxewaYQZN2Maubdm-TWBYoYLfpbPy2sv9d1AGUCjt8dd8L0vSUuBtO7ocbSZhKS0iVSk9UVZxzzzc96pZ_H5YdDVis8I9X8JEr/s1600/IMG_3499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcxn-DDyNjhHnTZPYFD-pZRL1xXy3nYeZwtQ_hZ5OorIxewaYQZN2Maubdm-TWBYoYLfpbPy2sv9d1AGUCjt8dd8L0vSUuBtO7ocbSZhKS0iVSk9UVZxzzzc96pZ_H5YdDVis8I9X8JEr/s320/IMG_3499.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>
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Kimmie looking at her chair. Oh the decisions decisions.</div>
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Just about done.</div>
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Jenny's inspiration comes from Lanvin</div>
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I decided to do an underpainting of red and cover the front of the chair with sterling silver leafing. I am very happy with the result.</div>
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<br /></div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-57102274058338077052012-04-17T20:40:00.000-07:002012-04-17T20:40:35.846-07:00DIY Fun - Making Fairy Gardens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEOayXgC93dUQQRdmRcnLtbVb4uOaW2Lx0B_BBFBd9nYGsIoUpwTVxee49JBA8vkocCceBfUU63ZTjn9eu-C31pJAto-Fwim3EUeRlOQhcC6ps9FEi32fY05PmGm-SuG9dw1xLWsC74AC/s1600/IMG_3867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEOayXgC93dUQQRdmRcnLtbVb4uOaW2Lx0B_BBFBd9nYGsIoUpwTVxee49JBA8vkocCceBfUU63ZTjn9eu-C31pJAto-Fwim3EUeRlOQhcC6ps9FEi32fY05PmGm-SuG9dw1xLWsC74AC/s320/IMG_3867.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> This week our host was Lovely Kimmie and we all met at <a href="http://www.grblooms.com/" target="_blank">Everlasting Bloom</a> in Grand Rapids, Mi. Upon our arrival we were greeted with boxed lunches by Honey Baked Hams and refreshing drinks. Our table was set with the colors of spring, and our hostess added the pop of color with the addition of bright garden gloves and flowers at each table setting.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71nYIvMcc2-Uc_DcMLR_qJlgaxkIWcALI39Old8fyDwAfxNIE3beZOoGkw3E_zRWTC430pVnRxn49Z-c0W01MYZvKDI74h-Kytcawf_FB6OKKyAq7OrukO0sQsGhyxE2NiYFHL1g86R5u/s1600/IMG_3868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71nYIvMcc2-Uc_DcMLR_qJlgaxkIWcALI39Old8fyDwAfxNIE3beZOoGkw3E_zRWTC430pVnRxn49Z-c0W01MYZvKDI74h-Kytcawf_FB6OKKyAq7OrukO0sQsGhyxE2NiYFHL1g86R5u/s320/IMG_3868.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The day was bright and sunny and infused with pops of color from our table setting. Thank you Kimmie for another creative tablescape. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1uONzv8PGEdFY8N8Hm0DSgMwOyim4I8rIQXU6Sj3sNZCPO0VRBL5SbhSooc1_MGzy_CIGSbldkHXnAwRkNQpajiw1q3feiMcFw2lwyr-seGdvgk6uGTdy_4cii7tgOvfpQOJpuO2ZN61/s1600/IMG_3869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1uONzv8PGEdFY8N8Hm0DSgMwOyim4I8rIQXU6Sj3sNZCPO0VRBL5SbhSooc1_MGzy_CIGSbldkHXnAwRkNQpajiw1q3feiMcFw2lwyr-seGdvgk6uGTdy_4cii7tgOvfpQOJpuO2ZN61/s320/IMG_3869.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Our box lunch with our little take away gift of work gloves. What a great idea! This was genius for the lovelies with gorgeous nails. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZwxDDBT-BKv5uV6-PIKWH-4FWvCVtaHmjRK9KuMfJnGk9Jp6-XY34ne6tbWFB8N7Xv5oVV9B69JXf8U5iA3-Ym1vtaACgQdmlBvmwOh1mDuOvFJhb2ztBzYKO2Gr3ecKbKG4C5yWyUsE/s1600/IMG_3870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZwxDDBT-BKv5uV6-PIKWH-4FWvCVtaHmjRK9KuMfJnGk9Jp6-XY34ne6tbWFB8N7Xv5oVV9B69JXf8U5iA3-Ym1vtaACgQdmlBvmwOh1mDuOvFJhb2ztBzYKO2Gr3ecKbKG4C5yWyUsE/s320/IMG_3870.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> This enormous planter was at one end of our table and it was filled with the most beautiful succulents.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOUpqDF9ePlJCR-VGkHhyphenhyphenLz-L8sft7gsQLRxxbBWO_XVDxT-d3xWWjMRXV4DDJmlIJ6QHQF1UHweXNAzFCth8wroaFQ0ieZOsuwe0wAz0at5MLDu5lHQ69_oHQEw5nySqZ5GUaFwPG2kO/s1600/IMG_3871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTOUpqDF9ePlJCR-VGkHhyphenhyphenLz-L8sft7gsQLRxxbBWO_XVDxT-d3xWWjMRXV4DDJmlIJ6QHQF1UHweXNAzFCth8wroaFQ0ieZOsuwe0wAz0at5MLDu5lHQ69_oHQEw5nySqZ5GUaFwPG2kO/s320/IMG_3871.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Our lovely host had a plan for DIY Fairy Gardens made of plants, flowers, pebbles, succulents, mini bridges, tiny clay pots, ponds and of course fairies. The possibilities were endless. Kimmie scheduled a private time for us in the store with Kathy, and after a few minutes of instruction, we were cut lose in a house of flowers and fairies.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0bapIyTyqp3uNNiLIFKFBa8WwaWRUgXm3P04eDjfemclchlk1II_vSrKuehG3ZQO2wht7XUpwmH3R_y7VDzrLhRQslKKUnpI3UTfuLAOFDWrbbGS8ptj98SrsxfBFQjYXKHXo_nvso_d/s1600/IMG_3872.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0bapIyTyqp3uNNiLIFKFBa8WwaWRUgXm3P04eDjfemclchlk1II_vSrKuehG3ZQO2wht7XUpwmH3R_y7VDzrLhRQslKKUnpI3UTfuLAOFDWrbbGS8ptj98SrsxfBFQjYXKHXo_nvso_d/s320/IMG_3872.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Kim has raided her attic and she had many containers for us to choose from. She had wicker baskets, tin containers, wooden boxes and ceramic pots. Pictured here is a metal container with a small garden filled with succulents and plants along with a gate, pebbles, bird house and a wheelbarrow.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMD6ETaWF2tDb3I5jyKJGL0DGLOGPs3aOT3zscV98uErzzVJdDiRLn5bvT6OLStEa4gK6YzaBMgxh-Xz8IcMS2zhOgGoyYUi8mV6fF4osDnFc_QFex4yslXIQUW5UXlKu7HR_Tn-0FyXt/s1600/IMG_3873.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMD6ETaWF2tDb3I5jyKJGL0DGLOGPs3aOT3zscV98uErzzVJdDiRLn5bvT6OLStEa4gK6YzaBMgxh-Xz8IcMS2zhOgGoyYUi8mV6fF4osDnFc_QFex4yslXIQUW5UXlKu7HR_Tn-0FyXt/s320/IMG_3873.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Another picture of the same garden. When making this fun project, you could almost use anything for your mini garden. Just remember to line it, and your good to go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMx8t8fZEEWaLorD1BsKE5rQlHkAlHz1Rz4xssuCpIp_lxvr60l5hJndv1NoooWQfe1SvvcJyIFvU87C5Qy-B_fhp-hDrA02ptmHQtR-kdgyOtPJHNNwiGSgcPbvJCOWD1ePfXG1msohU/s1600/IMG_3875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBMx8t8fZEEWaLorD1BsKE5rQlHkAlHz1Rz4xssuCpIp_lxvr60l5hJndv1NoooWQfe1SvvcJyIFvU87C5Qy-B_fhp-hDrA02ptmHQtR-kdgyOtPJHNNwiGSgcPbvJCOWD1ePfXG1msohU/s320/IMG_3875.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> A round metal bucket here for another inspiration we could draw from. This one had more flowers.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XoTIrOcuaEU8MJl94aZQItr9RXUlh0A_8H6XlZGDr74WnIYSt5KJrZ4dRLGN4SCBElpiQ9fkox-Mo866OuIiZJZE-3FvQsSOhWg6hS6FLBmoc_gDXhhT29NfoLdyZBI2-j1SiCknCo1m/s1600/IMG_3876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-XoTIrOcuaEU8MJl94aZQItr9RXUlh0A_8H6XlZGDr74WnIYSt5KJrZ4dRLGN4SCBElpiQ9fkox-Mo866OuIiZJZE-3FvQsSOhWg6hS6FLBmoc_gDXhhT29NfoLdyZBI2-j1SiCknCo1m/s320/IMG_3876.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Close up of the fairy and her garden tools. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqsvnKrCoL0MZmDmmyTjfOau141Pxf3yTPZIxxBx_QUDTrQUX6pvHY2Ff7FuxsRLBVMgEGAF0Ntds3sIS0eLVY0xhmFzPwobYtkgMtFoFHYeGPd6BHu_SC3AJT3uf3sWk9TYgWqMeo5Dz/s1600/IMG_3877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLqsvnKrCoL0MZmDmmyTjfOau141Pxf3yTPZIxxBx_QUDTrQUX6pvHY2Ff7FuxsRLBVMgEGAF0Ntds3sIS0eLVY0xhmFzPwobYtkgMtFoFHYeGPd6BHu_SC3AJT3uf3sWk9TYgWqMeo5Dz/s320/IMG_3877.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here you can see that the flower shop used a radio flyer for their garden! It looks like a vintage wagon. I am sure I could find something in my garage to use. Oh the possibilities.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7urvOLya-cnndAXbfOvKDTwLfHQgJr_T4H90sRQSVv6xkKiRjHdxnaHL1P6hPMBDJC0RVKd69AIU7epNZ9OrK_KrEVOG1cPm60lvDLOIB3wyII-mcxbEuV0_Mxo2pw2iUj4ooJ5x8u6B/s1600/IMG_3878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7urvOLya-cnndAXbfOvKDTwLfHQgJr_T4H90sRQSVv6xkKiRjHdxnaHL1P6hPMBDJC0RVKd69AIU7epNZ9OrK_KrEVOG1cPm60lvDLOIB3wyII-mcxbEuV0_Mxo2pw2iUj4ooJ5x8u6B/s320/IMG_3878.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Oh yes a close up of our flowers! They were our dessert after our boxed lunch. From a distance they looked like real tulips. I didn't realize what they were until I sat down. Oh how clever and fitting for the day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtW9dcPU9EHGwSEOBuz3kUjiK4nuqYa2xmbcfrEqLrQ_junWG0ChfbIQ_U2e667MQ9ySxOn7H0G6teLpzrdVGTcP2mYUG9VZ16B5a9UMMUcWVE3LdahM79V6zs2Ljdr3Bna64cMPi_M57/s1600/IMG_3879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtW9dcPU9EHGwSEOBuz3kUjiK4nuqYa2xmbcfrEqLrQ_junWG0ChfbIQ_U2e667MQ9ySxOn7H0G6teLpzrdVGTcP2mYUG9VZ16B5a9UMMUcWVE3LdahM79V6zs2Ljdr3Bna64cMPi_M57/s320/IMG_3879.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Check out the gummie worms. I think that we loved the dirt dessert and enjoyed eating them as much as any kid would. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG6wQO5Jl96LhAFejnmDXs7e8dkQZbJcUomKWkzBBD08mu6EbEDtgRgVZKtd0BrVPwGfDxb1kTsLR-QZaOcvfN1955el4kOMhUMBjuB-tcQP6peenGekqVksshhYOY7b0jz4Csuj2me2c/s1600/IMG_3880.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG6wQO5Jl96LhAFejnmDXs7e8dkQZbJcUomKWkzBBD08mu6EbEDtgRgVZKtd0BrVPwGfDxb1kTsLR-QZaOcvfN1955el4kOMhUMBjuB-tcQP6peenGekqVksshhYOY7b0jz4Csuj2me2c/s320/IMG_3880.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Our group for the day. Top left: Laure Top middle: Kimmie Top right: Jenny</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lower left: Christy Lower middle: Betsy and Me (Tina) Lower right</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLsyZV6_gkb6C8qi9Jods6osuMyemdJxbOLQBggKK1hfiT5fRi2Yc5GGVb_N0QSLiZ_bX919dQHnyUFouIyHnoKL5O-6zcIjbONtcEvJGxNLuqvaJWMlvGjIWqOu-V-9sIwvp7sVKS19A/s1600/IMG_3881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyLsyZV6_gkb6C8qi9Jods6osuMyemdJxbOLQBggKK1hfiT5fRi2Yc5GGVb_N0QSLiZ_bX919dQHnyUFouIyHnoKL5O-6zcIjbONtcEvJGxNLuqvaJWMlvGjIWqOu-V-9sIwvp7sVKS19A/s320/IMG_3881.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What a great impact when flowers are placed all together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGog1mCAR7nb7d55xWi8BGiFUIXGDEPp_Df9xmZyGBL4z8IK4PtAO7gSVE3OxN3z_nG9Sztas2U-7fkqfYQpN_hZB-nIAnoZ7GWtKwfG9ybdz5b7LA2_riQU0Bu8ehWxYOtMQ1vcAFstwq/s1600/IMG_3883.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGog1mCAR7nb7d55xWi8BGiFUIXGDEPp_Df9xmZyGBL4z8IK4PtAO7gSVE3OxN3z_nG9Sztas2U-7fkqfYQpN_hZB-nIAnoZ7GWtKwfG9ybdz5b7LA2_riQU0Bu8ehWxYOtMQ1vcAFstwq/s320/IMG_3883.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here's one of our containers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89pHirTMuGBnrKVQrc4HRRzXiPsmcRWHoJJ3MOdplJ0ziRlnOVIHgHFabUaDKHAMrQbsbrNiseCB9yymEcudHwoKOFl4eQmdy1_6zHQiiN8EjugdfpfSsV2erCi7WDTFDOlwotxcvkqrq/s1600/IMG_3885.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh89pHirTMuGBnrKVQrc4HRRzXiPsmcRWHoJJ3MOdplJ0ziRlnOVIHgHFabUaDKHAMrQbsbrNiseCB9yymEcudHwoKOFl4eQmdy1_6zHQiiN8EjugdfpfSsV2erCi7WDTFDOlwotxcvkqrq/s320/IMG_3885.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> First you line the container with a garbage bag and wrap over the top. If you are taking the container outside then you might want to make sure that you have drainage holes. If you are keeping it inside than you don't need the holes.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ELIEL7iINpwUGmp_zsjIS1KFvtUf0htXje34-0wMyoOrOoIkw8oIXyjYjtluWajrZ4bpA8Z9vk8fievWi9rYq8-Ary3QD1hdiFo4gGummydxzqWryKssdj6ZDJJfUgChQyqm64F6PAkA/s1600/IMG_3886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ELIEL7iINpwUGmp_zsjIS1KFvtUf0htXje34-0wMyoOrOoIkw8oIXyjYjtluWajrZ4bpA8Z9vk8fievWi9rYq8-Ary3QD1hdiFo4gGummydxzqWryKssdj6ZDJJfUgChQyqm64F6PAkA/s320/IMG_3886.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Fill container with dirt to the top and put your plants close so you can just grab them. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I picked mine out before I got started. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk55gGWtG2Z_tQhAeycJgSNDiUSDoNTreXiIt-ORPgWk577SIewfjbcqkILrPH5Wh9UqMntekrRBHIuKQSaCWCDnfbU6O6kr9OjPlPxG-WNytfUjAmW_AmRXLccvKHOb4De4ebcGQPh7m/s1600/IMG_3888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk55gGWtG2Z_tQhAeycJgSNDiUSDoNTreXiIt-ORPgWk577SIewfjbcqkILrPH5Wh9UqMntekrRBHIuKQSaCWCDnfbU6O6kr9OjPlPxG-WNytfUjAmW_AmRXLccvKHOb4De4ebcGQPh7m/s320/IMG_3888.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Think about where your going to put your little walk way, bridges, ponds etc...plan abit in your head.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFS3UZhunMcumNU1bNhNd98QCT05RXPh4HqfV_QkVV-ML9fCLofcE0tayF7r7CBIqRqOHRE0avKhF2VGebRA4uVVg9VpVHZGatI5IsxLD2AMHVhPoG1AwwfYwbS7vl0TPu8sI3JJa7iv2/s1600/IMG_3889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFS3UZhunMcumNU1bNhNd98QCT05RXPh4HqfV_QkVV-ML9fCLofcE0tayF7r7CBIqRqOHRE0avKhF2VGebRA4uVVg9VpVHZGatI5IsxLD2AMHVhPoG1AwwfYwbS7vl0TPu8sI3JJa7iv2/s320/IMG_3889.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Kathy the owner giving Betsy some helpful hints that make the transplanting go easier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUQ0OZ3dj9YcPhQqRxU4UnQqzu7CF-egH492Iu0oFEsHLqR5LNuSQl1eoyFkD2tFF5FPEkWl7pm3hdAiRrkCTrfcWfdw9ZQyOlcOSsgHb2reZqE12ER1dTltWIbBYccJWs4pJfASHYnRm/s1600/IMG_3890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZUQ0OZ3dj9YcPhQqRxU4UnQqzu7CF-egH492Iu0oFEsHLqR5LNuSQl1eoyFkD2tFF5FPEkWl7pm3hdAiRrkCTrfcWfdw9ZQyOlcOSsgHb2reZqE12ER1dTltWIbBYccJWs4pJfASHYnRm/s320/IMG_3890.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Jenny contemplating her garden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0IQIXAwymswhw1nFkPYG_E2D7V1vDOqSy1K9BFVlEAdV1sDP4CSu-qaVAfehDYcXGdbDvFQ63YT6tAaB5Rocha2_VcvbSAOREam4cBBw0Y0vNiFfggye-jbYd4d8WhHG5DHmUHUDDK2t/s1600/IMG_3891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0IQIXAwymswhw1nFkPYG_E2D7V1vDOqSy1K9BFVlEAdV1sDP4CSu-qaVAfehDYcXGdbDvFQ63YT6tAaB5Rocha2_VcvbSAOREam4cBBw0Y0vNiFfggye-jbYd4d8WhHG5DHmUHUDDK2t/s320/IMG_3891.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Close up of my garden, love the black urns. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3co1qxTWhV_xPG3oq8JOsWLmhyphenhyphen-4iimbbGDM8UQ1t2cxpdx4_9UBb-m_yU93yhPR_U6N9Vi7exvXTvaE8MBgNXzIXJQ-m5rNgmqPQM6Y3cWXpxfdHrXKl-QI-uqmNnV5yq-QuTpi9p5d/s1600/IMG_3892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3co1qxTWhV_xPG3oq8JOsWLmhyphenhyphen-4iimbbGDM8UQ1t2cxpdx4_9UBb-m_yU93yhPR_U6N9Vi7exvXTvaE8MBgNXzIXJQ-m5rNgmqPQM6Y3cWXpxfdHrXKl-QI-uqmNnV5yq-QuTpi9p5d/s320/IMG_3892.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Lauries almost done, what a sweet little magical place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwM2MP9_DMf9LBbDQjXnhoox0fpydu426zXLzZQ1Di_2mhJBCoY9jC0IjK86yy9C2przZEkjJrtfibTPeRNjcwb8n0gJeIAaqdNEs5j_69qZmB7IXWSCmUKmM-ePa4oWKgqbL5LF-BHyS/s1600/IMG_3893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwM2MP9_DMf9LBbDQjXnhoox0fpydu426zXLzZQ1Di_2mhJBCoY9jC0IjK86yy9C2przZEkjJrtfibTPeRNjcwb8n0gJeIAaqdNEs5j_69qZmB7IXWSCmUKmM-ePa4oWKgqbL5LF-BHyS/s320/IMG_3893.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26Y465c_5WPvM-c4N1dUaqAjRpd32HF9m2z0Ln5NzjfroZyiDXfpkFnX9xCi7Ur1EH_S-tt_Z0blJfcMRx2lrcpwaKVEHnrxIbKbdJvxiaLF2tsrloT9SEV5a-CdYHscE8fQ_bYsJlO7o/s1600/IMG_3894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26Y465c_5WPvM-c4N1dUaqAjRpd32HF9m2z0Ln5NzjfroZyiDXfpkFnX9xCi7Ur1EH_S-tt_Z0blJfcMRx2lrcpwaKVEHnrxIbKbdJvxiaLF2tsrloT9SEV5a-CdYHscE8fQ_bYsJlO7o/s320/IMG_3894.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Betsys finished garden. Can you spot her fairy? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uE2TDB0J966phkcCTeVcl7DRVyIQfPcGcwhGwHYti0XsEj2QPz6MKq6gEZvJq15e9CmoCXEdSZomnmI-eKWawrTtLbrQWpcfqJQDRHwcKuJ4p9w7dbcahp-oI76JZPBQaRIZGssP_ONE/s1600/IMG_3895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uE2TDB0J966phkcCTeVcl7DRVyIQfPcGcwhGwHYti0XsEj2QPz6MKq6gEZvJq15e9CmoCXEdSZomnmI-eKWawrTtLbrQWpcfqJQDRHwcKuJ4p9w7dbcahp-oI76JZPBQaRIZGssP_ONE/s320/IMG_3895.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Christy is working hard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KJ38z4yQW4Jq5rh3eD7mOBdX7GgRh5oF1E-EI5YKhi3Gb-yvtV5qzyF06hceAp7B5_oW1S_mQAzOlsuQ3oJ57vtr8VDp0fuEuxbn5XUx1qQDKhxSfoMpWp6ATQQvtlg0B2itVlSxmoDD/s1600/IMG_3896.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5KJ38z4yQW4Jq5rh3eD7mOBdX7GgRh5oF1E-EI5YKhi3Gb-yvtV5qzyF06hceAp7B5_oW1S_mQAzOlsuQ3oJ57vtr8VDp0fuEuxbn5XUx1qQDKhxSfoMpWp6ATQQvtlg0B2itVlSxmoDD/s320/IMG_3896.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I love Christys round container.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iebNRZEfssjbZMgprUTPl4XMXCrXICx0nm2WUb1KblrDw5WOQUB94oPvqLz9voC7876YxUhThN_Bl-DWU5YH77_e3qd4GNFInnFxIs2nkprjZ8Y6Xw9loTwlShy4Kp8l1PaOT-lmFSDx/s1600/IMG_3898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9iebNRZEfssjbZMgprUTPl4XMXCrXICx0nm2WUb1KblrDw5WOQUB94oPvqLz9voC7876YxUhThN_Bl-DWU5YH77_e3qd4GNFInnFxIs2nkprjZ8Y6Xw9loTwlShy4Kp8l1PaOT-lmFSDx/s320/IMG_3898.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Kimmies garden. I want to sit in that chair and read a good book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpfA6n47DgeCV7KCGQKRumCJqAyZqnGALtjctGbYqau7_pe9RWpQWuNbXdSD6UBKJ4sJ4ljl0ZaS5-1uHfo-wPR6u-YA8pTmFpj-g2U_O0v79wushoZtGhqA9otQdOGmm4zbUb3Bfz8hn/s1600/IMG_3900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpfA6n47DgeCV7KCGQKRumCJqAyZqnGALtjctGbYqau7_pe9RWpQWuNbXdSD6UBKJ4sJ4ljl0ZaS5-1uHfo-wPR6u-YA8pTmFpj-g2U_O0v79wushoZtGhqA9otQdOGmm4zbUb3Bfz8hn/s320/IMG_3900.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After completing my garden then I need to trim the plastic bag and tuck it down a little so it doesn't show. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHQLn-9jlAS3NYYYxYHy0q7TACpqe9U5I-PTBgE6XhMe2k9bdRqdcmnMAd2-N0Fc6-lAsgLvi-HooWPU-el1f0xCTAgVIDrisP5qWPk1NJBL1awO9DWENj-no5_GA0Iji0xBm6zfWZp4A/s1600/IMG_3901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHQLn-9jlAS3NYYYxYHy0q7TACpqe9U5I-PTBgE6XhMe2k9bdRqdcmnMAd2-N0Fc6-lAsgLvi-HooWPU-el1f0xCTAgVIDrisP5qWPk1NJBL1awO9DWENj-no5_GA0Iji0xBm6zfWZp4A/s320/IMG_3901.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> These gardens look great in almost any container. This looks like another vintage container to me.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjPwEA9qIaLi2wehyNORiaNHVqwNINMqmIw7cwMhU7z6qQ0bV5BTTToJkBu5tBOHNfJdgFu4nLDVZAfYg5fJjw73-4aYuOu4yCSRMon-Hgmx9a8EXY8iEDsWTutTyrtyS-gWwA4GL1Mas/s1600/IMG_3902.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfjPwEA9qIaLi2wehyNORiaNHVqwNINMqmIw7cwMhU7z6qQ0bV5BTTToJkBu5tBOHNfJdgFu4nLDVZAfYg5fJjw73-4aYuOu4yCSRMon-Hgmx9a8EXY8iEDsWTutTyrtyS-gWwA4GL1Mas/s320/IMG_3902.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Close up of a mini bistro set and glass cloche. I bet you could find doll house miniatures and add them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5QVtkbKWvi4DUUNDw787gk5Qrsg3kQhvtu1xKhe1U8bMFUD2tXVaGKQ-9ABb_TP7JCOatGqnvB5ujs_1lnuqSP042jayHWFJRojtseyOlEzn52VUChDJs8L4nbmzL9CaoIJ31-pbY6II/s1600/IMG_3903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5QVtkbKWvi4DUUNDw787gk5Qrsg3kQhvtu1xKhe1U8bMFUD2tXVaGKQ-9ABb_TP7JCOatGqnvB5ujs_1lnuqSP042jayHWFJRojtseyOlEzn52VUChDJs8L4nbmzL9CaoIJ31-pbY6II/s320/IMG_3903.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Kim your garden is truly amazing. Thank you so much for a fun, creative and enjoyable day! We are never at a loss for crafts and projects. I know we are all so excited each and every tuesday when the Lovelies meet, just to see what the host comes up with. You outdid yourself, great workshop.<br />
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Recipe for the Flower and Dirt Dessert:<br />
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<div class="ingredients" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Ingredients</h3><ul style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/2 cup <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dirt-cake-i/#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 100, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static !important; right: auto; top: auto;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w0" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; left: auto; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto;">butter</span></a>, softened</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 (8 ounce) package <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dirt-cake-i/#" id="itxthook1" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 100, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static !important; right: auto; top: auto;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w0" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; left: auto; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto;">cream</span></a> cheese, softened</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1/2 cup confectioners' <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dirt-cake-i/#" id="itxthook2" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 100, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-family: inherit; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: static !important; right: auto; top: auto;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w0" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; display: inline; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; left: auto; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto;">sugar</span></a></li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">3 1/2 cups milk</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed</li>
<li class="plaincharacterwrap ingredient" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">32 ounces chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling</li>
</ul></div><div style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-top-style: dotted; border-top-width: 1px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 20px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; width: 300px;"></div><div class="directions" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Directions</h3><ol style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Chop cookies very fine in food processor. The white cream will disappear.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Mix butter, cream cheese, and sugar in bowl.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">In a large bowl mix milk, pudding and whipped topping together.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Combine pudding mixture and cream mixture together.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Layer in flower pot, starting with cookies then cream mixture. Repeat layers.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Chill until ready to serve.</span></li>
<li style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; overflow-x: hidden; overflow-y: hidden; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">Add artificial silk flower and gummie worms. Enjoy!</span></li>
</ol></div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-47733413711574243162012-04-03T17:32:00.000-07:002012-04-03T17:32:24.944-07:00Tutorial how to... Tie Dye Easter Eggs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week with the Lovelies was time in the city of Grand Haven, at the lovely home of Ms. Laurie. Easter was her theme of the day. Our projects were to make tie dye easter eggs and nests to put our eggs in. So much fun and a great idea we could take home and do with our families. Thank you Laurie for a great lunch and a super fun project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This tutorial is very easy and I think you'll love the outcome as much as we did. You can do it, I thought it was Easy Peasy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6HoKcQYtU_nx4H9xvFippjHcRs2eHs3pGKXsjzO8mgNDfWljBd6MJP3NogNsowhfATdyzSoE1ylHBVnpSmkNCoF6Hs2-BfZ9uXPoBnIIf_GcpfphOfSenFkRZDPApj8SWj7sPM8dAWCI/s1600/IMG_3281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6HoKcQYtU_nx4H9xvFippjHcRs2eHs3pGKXsjzO8mgNDfWljBd6MJP3NogNsowhfATdyzSoE1ylHBVnpSmkNCoF6Hs2-BfZ9uXPoBnIIf_GcpfphOfSenFkRZDPApj8SWj7sPM8dAWCI/s320/IMG_3281.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Things you will need:<br />
Fresh Eggs<br />
Old Silk ties (GoodWill or Salvation Army)<br />
Scissors<br />
Cotton Muslin (cut in 6x6" squares)<br />
Pipe Cleaners<br />
White Vinegar<br />
Boiling water in large Stock Pot<br />
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Cut out the inside lining of each tie your going to be using, and then place right side toward egg and wrap the egg.<br />
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Be careful they are raw.<br />
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Wrap the silk covered egg with a piece of muslin. (that should have been cut into 6 x 6" squares)<br />
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Wrap just the outside the egg with a pipe cleaner that is cut in half.<br />
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Do this with each egg.<br />
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Add the eggs carefully to a boiling pot of water and then add a pint of white vinegar and boil for 30 minutes.<br />
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Any kind of white distilled vinegar will work.<br />
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You can also cover blown out eggs as well, you just have to be really careful with them. They also like to float to the top of the pot.<br />
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The fun begins when you unwrap the eggs. The color is bright and vibrant. Try to find silk ties that are not faded and have alot of geometric shapes they work the best. Do not use Cotton Ties.<br />
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We used a variety of colored ties, that kept them fun and whimsy. We then put them back in their original containers and then into the fridge for now, they will come out Easter Day.<br />
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So fun and easy peasy, you can do it!<br />
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We placed them into a moss covered nest that we made as well.<br />
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They also look good in a traditional wicker basket too.<br />
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Look how pretty.<br />
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Can't wait to do this with the kids. The surprise inside is as much fun as wrapping them. They're gonna love this project.<br />
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Since I write the blog it's kind of strange to compliment myself so I am not going to do that. I will just jot down a few things I did to get the table setting and the project going for the lovelies. Pictured above you'll see that I used outdoor urns to decorate. I added a faux head of cabbage in the light tall urn for a garden feel. I used a real plant with bright color in between two green plants placed in a moss wrapped planter, and on the opposite end I used a tall thin artificial grass in a terra cotta colored urn. I pretty much started there for the theme. Keeping the three urns similar in size, as not to block the view too much for the guests. They do need to visit with their friends across the table.<br />
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Here you can see that I used burlap for a tablecloth, followed with a champagne colored chiffon fabric, twisted and placed through the center. I placed the urns in the center of the table as well. The moss placemats gave a great texture as did the wicker round ones. I used a dark green dinner plate with a flower motif salad plate, for that continuity. When I do a tablescape I try to keep in mind size, texture, shape, color and theme. The lovelies are so generous when they host, they usually serve great meals along with a little gift or a treat for each gal to take home, as well as their project. I placed a long strand of yellow pearls in a satin jewelry bag for each tablesetting which add to the spring-garden feel. Easter really helped convey my vision.<br />
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This is the other end of the farm table. I had a ceramic bunny as well an 8 foot grapevine and floral garland woven between the urns to give some depth and texture also helping to convey the theme. I used as much green as I could without over powering the table. The glasses were a handblown green glass from Mexico, and I also used green glasses I found at Tuesday Mornings.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a light lunch of fruit with poppy seed dressing, lettuce wraps and lemon bars. We moved to the kitchen for a fun time of infusing vodka and olive oil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The lovelies hard at work infusing and tagging their product.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Miss Sarah very hard at work labeling. I purchased the bottles online and the labels at Michaels. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Shaved lemon peel and lime peel for our vodka.</div><br />
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The lovelies sure are creative with their herbs and spices, and their labels. They look like they are ready for shipping. Way to go girls, your awesome.<br />
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<div class="p1"><span class="s1"></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s2"><b>Poppy Seed Dressing</b></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>(for fruit of your choice) suggestions: pineapple, bananas,</b></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>grapes, apples, mandarine oranges, berries.</b></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Ingredients</b></span></div><ol class="ol1"><li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1/3 cup white sugar</span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1/2 cup white vinegar</span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 teaspoon ground dry mustard</span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 teaspoon grated onion</span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 cup vegetable oil</span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 tablespoon poppy seeds</span></li>
</ol><div class="p4"><span class="s1"></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>Directions</b></span></div><ol class="ol1"><li style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard and onion and process for 20 seconds. With blender or food processor on high, gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream. Stir in poppy seeds</span></li>
</ol><div class="p5"><span class="s1"></span></div><div class="p6"><span class="s2"><b>Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps</b></span></div><div class="p7"><span class="s1"><b></b></span></div><ul><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 pound ground turkey or (chicken) we also added brown sugar and sesame oil</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1/4 cup sugar</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">2 tablespoons fresh lime juice</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">2 large garlic cloves, finely minced</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 large jalapeno pepper, chopped fine</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce or tabasco sauce</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">2 tablespoons soy sauce</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 tablespoon sesame oil</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">2 tablespons vegetable oil</span></li>
</ul><div class="p6"><span class="s1">Sauce (set aside at table) we doubled the recipe</span></div><ul><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">3 table spoons rice wine vinegar</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1/4 cup sugar</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">4 teaspoons garlic, minced</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">2 teaspoons finely grated ginger</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1.5 teaspoons Asian sesame oil (Kadoya)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">2 tablespoons water</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 European cucumber, peeled, dices</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 cup bean sprouts (omitted)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 cup grated carrots</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1/4 cup mint leaves (omitted)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1/4 cup cilantro leaves (omitted)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">2 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts or cashews (omitted)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">1 head of leaf lettuce</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">Bottled sweet chili sauce</span></li>
</ul><div class="p6"><span class="s1">Instructions</span></div><ol class="ol1"><li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">In a saute pan mix and start to cook together the chicken, basil, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno,tasbasco</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">Continue cooking in medium skillet, add sesame and vegetable oil until hot over medium high heat, add soy and cook through</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="s1">For the sauce - heat vinegar, and add sugar to pan and cook until sugar dissolves. Add the garlic and the crushed red pepper, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and water. Place sauce in a small pitcher and serve on the side. Put the spouts, mint, cilantro and peanuts into small bowls or in piles on a large tray. Arrange the lettuce leaves into a pile. Wrap the chicken and toppings in the lettuce leaves. Serve the soy marinade and sweet chili sauce on the side if desired.</span></li>
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</div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">For the crust mix together:</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">2 C flour</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">1/2 C powder sugar</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">1 C butter</span></div><div class="p9"><br />
</div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">Press into 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.</span></div><div class="p9"><br />
</div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">While the crust is baking blend together until thick:</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">4 eggs</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">2 C sugar</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">1/3 C lemon juice (2 lemons)</span></div><div class="p9"><br />
</div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">To the egg mixture add 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 tsp baking powder and blend (I use a wisk till it is smooth).</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">Pour over baked crust and return to oven. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes (or right before it barely begins to</span></div><div class="p9"><span class="s1">brown). Sprinkle with powder sugar. Let cool before cutting..</span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-59622828041176006362012-03-27T18:19:00.000-07:002012-03-27T18:19:41.509-07:00Lovely Lauries Birthday Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JUELxzXIWO6fpB2metghPCxvgpRXoyk8ThH2xRYFMoFY4gbCNKRHXSSXosEjR3U8LFV6navWj7vZ8mxPK0Kykr4ZWVlSE9D-AnZeJ90GndjaFzTEaCv4Sjh5jQwF4mx0uw-roRDdligU/s1600/photo+%25289%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JUELxzXIWO6fpB2metghPCxvgpRXoyk8ThH2xRYFMoFY4gbCNKRHXSSXosEjR3U8LFV6navWj7vZ8mxPK0Kykr4ZWVlSE9D-AnZeJ90GndjaFzTEaCv4Sjh5jQwF4mx0uw-roRDdligU/s320/photo+%25289%2529.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lovely Laurie, the birthday girl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>We celebrated our lovely Lauries birthday at the home of Christy Louise with the decorations of Easter very present. The afternoon was started with a toast from the host and a beautiful prayer honoring our friendship and our lovely families and the time we are blessed to share with one another.<br />
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Our lunch of various salads, was so delicious complimented with onion bread from our local Charlies<br />
Crab, and ever so tasty key lime pie which was amazing for the finish. <br />
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After opening gifts with the birthday girl, our project was to make birds nests. We had about 4 different recipes, which included pretzels, chow mein noodles, white chocolate, milk chocolate, corn flakes,<br />
candy eggs and coconut. Simple a bit messy, but so fun and yummy.<br />
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Pictured here is milk chocolate, peanut butter mixed with chow mein noodles. Very easy peasy to make.<br />
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One of my favorites here is white chocolate, chow mein noodles, coconut and eggs. Lovely!<br />
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Recipes:<br />
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Melt the chips in your microwave and quickly add the peanut butter before it cools. (or you can put in the microwave too.)<br />
Depending on your microwave, should be a couple of minutes. Mix in large bowl and add chow mein noodles, work quickly. Then use Pam in muffin tins and add mixture, put in freezer to cool. They come out real easy. Do the same for each recipe below.<br />
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2 cups butterscotch chips<br />
1 cup peanut butter<br />
2 cups chow mein<br />
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2 cups milk chocolate<br />
1 cup peanut butter<br />
2 cups chow mein noodles<br />
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2 cups mini marshmallows<br />
1/4 cup butter<br />
4 cups chow mein noodles<br />
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12 oz. white chocolate<br />
24 oz. chow mein noodlesLovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-7226654467810555432012-03-02T12:43:00.000-08:002012-03-02T12:43:48.806-08:00Girls Hit the Shooting Range<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-x9m4vFwqr43IaWtDlDjyxOe_aDZtBGc0xX4GLRdSLYSt9cju9QMfFUNmkvGfWYlC6BE4xeJeJLUpPamH7TF9JbJ2GIn9QfL5m_3E8WM4vwts6Os3DHFiAivauQVTNgUhmAhN0hkNbyWD/s1600/IMG_3075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-x9m4vFwqr43IaWtDlDjyxOe_aDZtBGc0xX4GLRdSLYSt9cju9QMfFUNmkvGfWYlC6BE4xeJeJLUpPamH7TF9JbJ2GIn9QfL5m_3E8WM4vwts6Os3DHFiAivauQVTNgUhmAhN0hkNbyWD/s320/IMG_3075.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
This week we had 2 fun events combined into 1. We celebrated Jennys birthday and we tried our hand at shooting. Wow, it was really interesting, serious and fun all in one. I really wasn't sure what to expect but we did it and learned, and we will certainly go back. As the weather warms perhaps we'll go skeet shooting next time. Our lovely Betsy hosted a fun filled day by planning the lunch and our time at the Silver Bullet Shooting Range, which was a big success!<br />
Pictured above is the bag which Ms. Sheryl made out of camo material, which was filled with hunting gear, candy and cupcakes. With such creativity, I know who I'm calling for my next party, both of these amazing women. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Laurie is modeling our gear that was in each goodie bag. Thanks Laurie for the snapshot!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here we are waiting for the rest of girls to attend the festivities!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> A quick picture before heading out to the shooting range.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jenny the birthday girl, opening some of her presents.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Betsy getting her instructions on shooting a 22.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Kimmie learning how to hold her hands on that 22.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sheryl ready for shooting.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Girls in the booth.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Annie Oakley don't get your gun! I have a couple of bulls there, saweet!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Bullseye, look out</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I love our Tuesday crafternoon time, you'll never know what we are going to do next. It's not easy to organize a workshop or come up with fun activities that we will all enjoy. So I applaud you Lovelies for making the effort to keep us learning, creating and sharing! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #004387; font-family: arial; text-align: -webkit-center;">"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.</span><br style="color: #004387; font-family: arial; text-align: -webkit-center;" /><span style="color: #004387; font-family: arial; text-align: -webkit-center;"> Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.</span><br style="color: #004387; font-family: arial; text-align: -webkit-center;" /><span style="color: #004387; font-family: arial; text-align: -webkit-center;"> Walk beside me and be my friend." </span><br style="color: #004387; font-family: arial; text-align: -webkit-center;" /><i style="color: #004387; font-family: arial; text-align: -webkit-center;"> - Albert Camus </i></div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-66964320576224031952012-03-02T07:10:00.000-08:002012-03-02T07:10:50.799-08:00Tea Time at Jennys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiRMd-QSHsaUzkCJ34zvjJ0OoA3doxpn1d5sNBSvGup9SrfP5hyphenhyphenlpLLEDKFkKTDGUBgaMFuvNwQnxdIKKqczdxbQR5S8NaLyyV2avDUIljRsVjTXlCzCWaLXm6RTQGcimkB8XMcQzLUXn/s1600/IMG_3050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiRMd-QSHsaUzkCJ34zvjJ0OoA3doxpn1d5sNBSvGup9SrfP5hyphenhyphenlpLLEDKFkKTDGUBgaMFuvNwQnxdIKKqczdxbQR5S8NaLyyV2avDUIljRsVjTXlCzCWaLXm6RTQGcimkB8XMcQzLUXn/s320/IMG_3050.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> Our weekly gathering was hosted on the 21st of February by our one an only Lovely Jenny. She had a perfect day for hosting a luncheon and tea event, because the day was a bit chilly and rainy. We all felt the desire to nestle in and getting comfy, considering we started at 12:30 ish and never left until 5:30. This type of gathering works even better when the hubbies are out of town and we can stay and finish our amazing projects. Pictured here are Jennys tea cups/ coffee cups which are stunning! Don't you just love some bling on your table?<br />
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The stage was set with the colors of silver, gold, ivory, clear glass and white. Wow, what an impact this makes when you want an elegant table. She had positioned little gold tea-lights and gold tipped butterflies throughout the table for added sparkle.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A close-up of the gold beaded napkin rings and butterflies used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each table setting has a gold charger with layers of fine white china edged with gold and topped off with red glass salad plates to match the napkins. Each napkin holds a ring of pearls, adding that touch of elegance. Sarah had just spent a few days in Hawaii so she added abit of Maui by placing a take away gift on each plate. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>You can't celebrate Saint Valentines Day without a cherub, rose petals, pearls and hearts. Oh how I love the symbolism of the day.<br />
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To kick off our lunch Sarah poured a raspberry sparkletini which was rose colored and tasted so sweet and delicious! Who says you can't have a drinkie and lunchie.<br />
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The chocolate candies were placed on a gold gilded glass plate on a buffet next to the table. Talk about a feast for the eyes.<br />
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At first glance next to the coffee and tea set you spot the most artistically decorated candy. No, not candy but candles. When you are as talented as Kimmie and Sarah at decorating tables you really don't miss a trick. We are such lucky friends because we have them to look to for expert advice and inspiration. The wonderful part of being in such a creative group is we learn so much from eachother, because we all have talent to share.<br />
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Sarah not only had given us a sweet smelling soap on our plates but we actually had a gift bag filled with goodies to take home as well.<br />
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Pictured here a close-up of soap from Hawaii. Thanks Sarah for all the goodies, your too much!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> In a candle holder on the table she added glass hearts of red and clear for extra sparkle.</div><br />
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</div> In case your interested the Sparkletini was delicious and can be found at World Market, they are unable to keep it in stock. It flies out the door as soon as they get it in, so call ahead.<br />
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</div> Dessert was a chocolate lovers dream- a brownie, light chocolate mousse and whip cream. On the side was a chocolate macadamia nut treat and a shortbread cookie dipped with chocolate. Perfect dessert for the chocolate lover.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Each lovely had a gift bag to take home. Remember all women are lovely, celebrate!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sarah had fresh flowers placed throughout the house, which is always a great idea.</div><br />
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After an amazing lunch, we headed to her studio for our craft of the day. We learned how to knit. Some of the lovelies already knew how and helped those that didn't. Pictured here are samples of Sarahs handcrafted scarves. What talent this group has.<br />
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You can't ever go wrong holding all your yarns in a Longeberger basket. They have been around for ever and talk about quality. They are great baskets.<br />
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Sarah, thanks again for another outstanding lunch and project! You are the best, oh wait we are all the best. We learn, create and share. We women are LOVELY!<br />
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"The most important thing is to enjoy your life -to be happy- that's all that matters." -audrey hepburn<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-89854186601020751602012-02-04T06:29:00.000-08:002012-02-05T09:19:01.514-08:00Bling It OnBling It On Baby was the theme of our last project! We met at Sheryls lovely home and had a light lunch followed by a dazzling display of stones, chains, tools and crystals of many colors. Our objective was to create a necklace or a bracelet with our heavy duty chains and components from the hardware store. We had our inspiration in front of us (a cool bracelet), by the one and only Marlaina Stone. She and her team are based out of the detroit area and are known for their unique oversized radical designs. With that being said, we were so excited to go out on a limb to see what we could create. We had so much fun, I think we stayed until 5 or 6:00 p.m.<br />
<div>Thank you Sheryl for our fun filled afternoon and creative inspiration!</div><div><br />
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Because the lovelies have asked me to send them the link for these napkin rings, I thought I would go ahead and write a little about them and give everyone else the opportunity to purchase them as well.<br />
Twisty flexy napkin rings have been on my table for the last couple of months, and yes they are a huge hit. The hours of fun have been hilarious, Inspiring much play after dinner with wacky creativity.<br />
Because we have had so much fun with these fun flexy twisty napkin rings, I thought I'd put them up for sale on my website. Go to<a href="http://www.savvyandsky.com/"> SavvyandSky.com </a>under Goodies for details, and Lovelies you can always call your order in directly to me.<br />
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For the more elegant dining table try these gold twistys in bright gold. The bronze and gold napkin rings can be purchased in sets of 6, 12 or more if needed. If anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to call me (Tina) at 616.551.0301. Have fun and live creatively!Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-59800768760458024142012-01-11T07:53:00.000-08:002012-01-12T05:01:40.257-08:00Kicking Off the New Year with Creative Jewelry Making!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLZIOytriXkzdkBEWp8RNA_Sbxd2JUH8S7XsL7XovKHJZaNXmZqQIliXFChJpAFKkeAmN0HRoV73aE5KCoXNQpBu3MU4qXaITx8wCkxPzs0_0uNbxhMfay82jRl3oIcJZ6dD_9rOGnOAH/s1600/IMG_2850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLZIOytriXkzdkBEWp8RNA_Sbxd2JUH8S7XsL7XovKHJZaNXmZqQIliXFChJpAFKkeAmN0HRoV73aE5KCoXNQpBu3MU4qXaITx8wCkxPzs0_0uNbxhMfay82jRl3oIcJZ6dD_9rOGnOAH/s320/IMG_2850.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So we kicked off the new year by taking a drive to one of the lovelies summer home, which is in a nearby city of Grand Haven. It is a cute little lakeside community which offers beautiful beaches, golfing and fishing. We had a day which was about 45 degrees in Michigan, which is unheard of for the month of January. We have had basically no snow thus far and warm temperatures, alittle bit weird for this time of year. We started our morning by antiquing at one of many shops from Grand Rapids to Grand Haven. In search of treasures yet to be discovered!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Upon our arrival we were greeted by our lovely Laurie the host and these bright cheery Gerbera Daisys. So pretty when lined up in a row. I think if you love to make an impact it's a great idea to place your items in a row, repetition is candy for the eye!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Here you'll find Jenny made a wonderful focal made from a picture frame (so clever) with large shell pearls, swarovski crystals, and glass crystals. If you try this, just remember to use a wire that fits through the hole of the pearls. They can be quite small at times. Such creativity! This pretty focal compliments her pearls so nicely!<br />
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Kimmie made a necklace using the same amethyst faceted stones that Sarah used adding irredescent briolettes and hammered silver chain! Oh so Lovely Kimmie.<br />
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Christy Louise used her creative spirit by using crystals and pearls. She made these oh so elegant earrings that measure approx. 1 3/4" which can be worn with anything. Way to go Christy!<br />
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I have always wanted to attempt making a birds nest, and I did it! I was so excited to bring something home. I used gold artistic thick non tarnishing wire and then added pearls for the eggs and topped it off by using a bird given to me by another lovely (Sarah). Thank you Sarah! I started by cutting off about 12" of wire and then making the loop at the top for the clasp. From there I just made a circle the size I wanted and twisted it about 4 times and once done with that I attached 3 seperate coils for security on the sides of the nest and then took thinner wire and added the eggs. Easy peasy I know you can do it! Top it off with charms of your choice and voila.Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-58922892364953412532011-12-05T05:43:00.000-08:002011-12-05T05:57:40.457-08:00The Groups Birthday Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Every couple of months we usually end up having the joy of celebrating one of the girls birthday. This month we are enjoying Christys special day at my home. She is seated wearing a pretty dark plum jacket today by Elie. <b style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Elie Tahari</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> (born 1952 in </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0645ad; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;" title="Jerusalem">Jerusalem</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">) is an </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jew" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0645ad; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;" title="Jew">Israeli-American</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> luxury </span><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fashion_designer" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; color: #0645ad; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;" title="Fashion designer">fashion designer</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> of men and women's clothing. Thought I'd add a little fun fact there, if your like me. I always love little tidbits of information.</span><br />
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The whole group together for the celebration. We started by having champagne with a simple syrup made of cranberries and orange, called the Ruby Sippers. Followed by Potato Soup with Honey Baked Ham, an old recipe I've had for over 20 years, along with my version of a Fall Cranberry Salad, Steak Bruschetta and and fresh Raspberry Mousse. I chose not to have a traditional cake, instead what I did was incorporated our project around pop cakes. So the project of the week was to learn and decorate Cake Pops and Truffles. Recipes to follow. All was prepared ahead of time, so the girls could simply enjoy their time!<br />
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A close up of each table setting. I first started with a table cloth of tiny simple design with an overlay of dark champagne with matte sequins. I then added a selection of vintage wine glasses for a bit of bling and then moved on to a flat placemat of dark gold capiz shell, a wooden charger topped off with a bronze ribbon, a white dinner plate, a salad plate with an image of a pheasant, a bowl and finished off with a beaded napkin and a bendy for the napkin ring. Pulling out the silver was another elegant touch for this special day. While putting this table together I kept in mind color, texture and interest by adding candle holders of all sizes, fresh flowers in an oversized mercury container and also added touches gold with Ferrer truffles scattered throughout the table. I took all my inspiration from Kims amazing tablescapes, which she makes oh so lovely!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because we try to live creatively, learn and share. My project was (decorate cake pops and truffles) to incorporate something I thought the</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">birthday girl would love, and to make the project quick and easy after a lovely lunch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pictured here Betsy is hard at work. I had everything prepared ahead of time the cake pops were baked, truffles were made into balls, and all the sprinkles, frostings etc... set out. So all the girls had to do was have fun decorating. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A handful of chocolate never hurt anyone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made sure as to have the treat trays on hand and the cellophane and ribbon ready for easy travel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a huge hit being so close to the holidays. What a yummy treat to take home or give to your hostess for a great party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s1"><b>Ruby Sippers</b></span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">Makes 6 cocktails</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">Recipe can be doubled</span></div><div class="p2" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2"></span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">Pulse in processor</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">1 cup cranberry juice cocktail</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">Put into saucepan over med. heat and then add</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">1 cup sugar </span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">1 orange and ( zest of the orange - use micro planer or zester) and juice of 1 orange</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">If desired rub the rims of champagne flutes with and orange and dip in red sugar and set aside.</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">Simmer in a saucepan over med. heat w/ sugar, orange rind, and juice until syrupy about 10 min. Strain and cool to room temperature.</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2">Pour 1 to 2 Tlbs. into bottom of glasses then top with sparkling wine. Garnish cocktails with whole cranberries if desired.</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2"><br />
</span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: left;"><span class="s2"> </span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s1"></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s2"><b>Potato Soup</b></span></div><div class="p3"><span class="s2"><b></b></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"><b>3 </b>cups water</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">6 chicken boullion cubes</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">3 onions</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">10-12 potatoes</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">1 stick butter or magarine</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">3 Tlbs. parsley</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">1 1/2 Tlbs. salt</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">1 1/2 tsp. pepper</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">1 package colby or cheddar cheese</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">1 or 2 cans evaporated milk</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">1 Tlbs. cornstarch</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">2 cups ham (optional) Honey Baked </span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1">Put water,bullion,onions,potatoes,butter,salt,pepper in large stock pot and cook potatoes until done then add ham to warm. When ready add parsley, milk, cornstarch and cook until thickened ( just a couple of minutes ) then add cheese to finish off. </span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"><br />
</span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"> </span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s1"><b><i>Melt in your Mouth Truffles</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><b><i>makes 3 dozen</i></b></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Melt 1/2 cup heavy cream</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>8 Oz. dark chocolate (couresly chopped)</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Stir In - 1/4 cup butter softened</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Cool then add 2 teaspoons vanilla</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Refrigerate until firm</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Make 1” balls and roll in finely chopped nuts, cocoa, powdered sugar, etc.</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Refrigerate and Store</i></b></span><br />
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</i></b></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s1"><b><i></i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s1"><b><i>Peanut Butter Balls</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><b><i>1/2 Cup peanut butter</i></b></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>3 Tlbs. butter</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>1/4 Cup Rice Krispie Cereal</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>1 Cup powdered sugar</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Combine and knead until smooth, shape into balls.</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>Dip in chocolate.</i></b></span><br />
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</i></b></span></div><div class="p2"><span class="s2"><b><i></i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s1"><b><i>Simple Truffles</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><b><i>2 1/2 pkgs. of Bakers Chocolate or (20 squares)</i></b></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>or 1 Bag of White chocolate Chips</i></b></span></div><div class="p1"><span class="s2"><b><i>8 oz. pkg of Cream Cheese</i></b></span><br />
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</ol>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-32353672510536171582011-12-05T04:32:00.000-08:002011-12-05T04:32:14.564-08:00Thanksgiving Table Inspiration<h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="background-color: #6fffd5; color: #333333; font: normal normal normal 30px/normal Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; position: relative;"><a href="http://chickelalas.blogspot.com/2011/11/thanksgiving-table-inspiration.html" style="color: #c05473; text-decoration: none;">Thanksgiving Table Inspiration</a></h3><div class="post-header" style="background-color: #6fffd5; color: #003333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6402922490480872562" style="background-color: #6fffd5; position: relative; width: 358px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDD9QiVYOyNSz200Ns4hiFD7Co6fz2aLFhe7-0_YZcAbogD5tW9s_uNQecwx7SQvUbFcBBR_HLo4_LvRnbwL76H-DTNHqo6buh5nA1iZe8B-Y2H-Abww-mlXQh0XYw5fpIuYK9IyOOtRs/s1600/IMG_3178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #c05473; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDD9QiVYOyNSz200Ns4hiFD7Co6fz2aLFhe7-0_YZcAbogD5tW9s_uNQecwx7SQvUbFcBBR_HLo4_LvRnbwL76H-DTNHqo6buh5nA1iZe8B-Y2H-Abww-mlXQh0XYw5fpIuYK9IyOOtRs/s320/IMG_3178.JPG" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.496094) 1px 1px 5px; padding-bottom: 8px; padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;">So the 8 Lovelies had the pleasure of going to lunch at </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;">another members home. Kim not only has a beautiful home but she makes it inviting and alluring. She uses her home to host lovely parties and luncheons such as this for her lovelies group with which we belong. Kim believes in sharing her home with those she loves. Upon entering the dining room your immediately in awe of the warm color scheme and neutral tones of the the entire space, love the red walls. She totally outdid herself with this years centerpiece for her amazing table, all designed and decorated by her. She fooled me, I thought she purchased it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-align: center;">She made us all feel so special by pulling out all the stops. Notice the feather placemat and the silver plate charger under the china. The turkey plates are a seasonal addition which brings joy to the Thanksgiving table. They can be found at <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/" style="color: #c05473; text-decoration: none;">Pottery Barn</a>. She used brown wine goblets and served a lovely wine during lunch. It is always a treat to visit with friends and enjoy the fruits of their labor. In this case, Kim uses her talent of table scaping. She uses the table as her palette, and she succeeds in not only design but using her home as a place to express her talent. Thank you Kim for your friendship and talent!</div></div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-39514959471766841892011-10-26T09:49:00.000-07:002011-10-27T06:43:01.645-07:00Celebrating Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4CHSlxWupwc2QcprpwrCn7ABWjlkD8X3r_PMcTuCoSMpfD7MDTj8ObnP4hA1zxqdOZp5GM4xVK-mqC8AY6-u3jbJNNRc-AtbzTsN0Gozip_VPQxpjL0emx8Z6B8ITwqFarP1v-bD3IcS/s1600/IMG_2370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs4CHSlxWupwc2QcprpwrCn7ABWjlkD8X3r_PMcTuCoSMpfD7MDTj8ObnP4hA1zxqdOZp5GM4xVK-mqC8AY6-u3jbJNNRc-AtbzTsN0Gozip_VPQxpjL0emx8Z6B8ITwqFarP1v-bD3IcS/s320/IMG_2370.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>Halloween</b> (or <b>Hallowe'en</b>) is an annual <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Holiday">holiday</a> observed on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_31" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="October 31">October 31</a>, which commonly includes activities such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick-or-treating" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Trick-or-treating">trick-or-treating</a>, attending <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_costume" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Halloween costume">costume</a> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costume_party" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Costume party">parties</a>, carving <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-o%27-lantern" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Jack-o'-lantern">jack-o'-lanterns</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonfire" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Bonfire">bonfires</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_bobbing" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Apple bobbing">apple bobbing</a>, visiting <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_attraction" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Haunted attraction">haunted attractions</a>, playing <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prank" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Prank">pranks</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Scratch the watching horror films, that would freak me out! Well the 8 Lovelies decided to celebrate Halloween on our weekly Tuesday meeting, by serving a fantastic lunch with a fun project following. The hosts were Sarah (above) wearing her amazing and creative witches hat, and Betsy Fry. Thank you ladies for the wonderful lunch! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The table is set amazingly with a white table cloth and an overlay of black, which resembles cobwebs. The iron candle holders are torch like with an ivory candle inside. The black owls are fun whimsical embellished with glitter. Sarah scattered pumpkins throughout, some sprayed in gold and others in orange. She also layered the table settings with a black charger, ivory scalloped dinner plate, white salad bowl and white pumpkin bowls for the soup. So creative and festive!<br />
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These fun gifts were placed at each place setting. They are a set of 24 cupcake liners and assorted toppers. The toppers are ghosts and witches. What a great gift! Thank you Betsy.<br />
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After our delicious lunch we made it to Sarah's craft room and gathered fabrics, lace, buttons etc...and assembled sachets. We filled them with plastic bags to fill up space and lavender for a sweet aromatic touch. Pictured above you will find the brown sachet that Tina made. She stitched rows of different fabric, making a quilt like swatch and then adding a simple and plain back. Tina embellished the front also with a satin ribbon and an antique brooch. She is always trying to create different textures and shapes for interest.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah's sachet is made with a dark purple fabric with a black and gold scroll design. She took a chiffon ribbon and wrapped it around the sachet tacked it in place and for the final elegant touch added the gold flower charm. The charm was from a bracelet which was broken. This is a great way to upcycle your old tired or vintage jewels. Just lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Laurie made an ivory sachet which was made from an extra piece of fabric that Jenny had. It was covered with iridescent dots covering the entire piece. She also took an ivory satin ribbon and wrapped the little pillow and embellished it with the same gold metal flower. So elegant Laurie. Sachets are perfect for closets, drawers and any other place in need of a sachet.<br />
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Sheryl made her sachet using a gold toned fabric that she turned inside out. She added a piece of canvas that was embellished with floral trim and a variety of stitching. Adding the handle makes it versatile to place anywhere. The black flower pin was a punch that completes the sachet. Oh so lovely!Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-44144747670892463842011-10-20T09:47:00.000-07:002011-10-27T06:47:29.679-07:00Glass Fusion Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK46Q15ehfCqTFScFCDOCraRjsG8x24KC0P2gqaEpVlTy04h5qIv5BvbZieB9EowVO-IJD8xdJ7thOD6F5uw9ka_hh21hEBASTU2moYxZSWLXpst3Orzng2NT0DN0Fkpf4vvg82ZsCn0g_/s1600/IMG_2354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK46Q15ehfCqTFScFCDOCraRjsG8x24KC0P2gqaEpVlTy04h5qIv5BvbZieB9EowVO-IJD8xdJ7thOD6F5uw9ka_hh21hEBASTU2moYxZSWLXpst3Orzng2NT0DN0Fkpf4vvg82ZsCn0g_/s320/IMG_2354.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> So for this meeting our lovely Laurie had set up a workshop for glass fusion. It was a huge hit, we all loved it. Pictured here you will find Christys glass dish, made with a deep dark red with a black edge. Oh so elegant and chic!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy93-JWgaLt6QNFvHJY8m3gTzXOyPnsK2eIcHm29D_y-8bSX1bPEikcDjKUnEpVdyGQWkODaOJOjGKbZaRT8b3ufvq7OLjUAqxhbwU0ZhyphenhyphenUcTkPdhqOziDIW_fYZyZ-xMCcM3_L9iUbPt/s1600/IMG_2355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIy93-JWgaLt6QNFvHJY8m3gTzXOyPnsK2eIcHm29D_y-8bSX1bPEikcDjKUnEpVdyGQWkODaOJOjGKbZaRT8b3ufvq7OLjUAqxhbwU0ZhyphenhyphenUcTkPdhqOziDIW_fYZyZ-xMCcM3_L9iUbPt/s320/IMG_2355.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sarahs design was more complicated and reminded me of a tetris game. She worked oh so carefully and it showed! Simply Lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67uUqlQtaji-LJpzGfjz_8fk63YhRjEWEvfopvEinHlsq2a7nRxFn1mHY68NvCr_8vFovOqXEsvyL5UZ5CKRN7vSFaEqQpQrcOS_tcNlSGVsV6cTnWB7QNDr0TKrLJEX5Pte8ZK015zDX/s1600/IMG_2352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi67uUqlQtaji-LJpzGfjz_8fk63YhRjEWEvfopvEinHlsq2a7nRxFn1mHY68NvCr_8vFovOqXEsvyL5UZ5CKRN7vSFaEqQpQrcOS_tcNlSGVsV6cTnWB7QNDr0TKrLJEX5Pte8ZK015zDX/s320/IMG_2352.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here you'll find Jennys fun and whimsical design. She went outside of the box and used frit (a form of tiny bits and pieces of glass) along with many layers of glass. So creative and lovely!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNdTzfaK8PCTMiZze6siQZDN-JQVHiYU5L79-g6t5PbYsauET1T1TUisXyHj9BfVkqWJDwEaTbtC-n7tWEkjFEs09eIMy_rv4ZzzpKz7Vg4iDhQvLFicFPZFqc4qjUV8EZzuKS86tfqHj/s1600/IMG_2353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNdTzfaK8PCTMiZze6siQZDN-JQVHiYU5L79-g6t5PbYsauET1T1TUisXyHj9BfVkqWJDwEaTbtC-n7tWEkjFEs09eIMy_rv4ZzzpKz7Vg4iDhQvLFicFPZFqc4qjUV8EZzuKS86tfqHj/s320/IMG_2353.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Pictured here you'll find Lauries meticulous dish which is so wonderful. My eye is drawn automatically to the diagonal strip on the left. Our lovely ladies have so much talent and design concept.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVsio7FsifBohTRuC8wTSGvsgnIjnVYH5B1iIYaw4uhoEIAD1a3yLNIZ6vfxjiRhPc33Frrn4yB8_r_CgAUS5oOSmzXpzBWH9s2k_CPqbzv1WQ1W-9AFott7VU9WmRiS0OL8qHC-GOBls/s1600/IMG_2351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisVsio7FsifBohTRuC8wTSGvsgnIjnVYH5B1iIYaw4uhoEIAD1a3yLNIZ6vfxjiRhPc33Frrn4yB8_r_CgAUS5oOSmzXpzBWH9s2k_CPqbzv1WQ1W-9AFott7VU9WmRiS0OL8qHC-GOBls/s320/IMG_2351.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here you have Tinas design which is reminiscent of a landscape. She is a painter so she thinks of her canvas when working with her glass. 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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few more completed items from the workshop. The words, letters and pendants proved to be colorful and whimsical, oh so lovely!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This project proved to be successful because the 8 lovelies had never tried glass work before, and we went for it! There is something very contemporary and seductive about glass which makes it so appealing. If you ever get a chance or have a studio in your area, sign up for a workshop. I promise you'll love it. I forgot to mention that this project was also inspired by a deal on Living Social. So remember that it doesn't matter what the project is, just do it. You can live creatively if you try! Our workshop location was the <a href="http://www.themudroom.us/">Mud Room</a> in Ada, MI.</div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-49087807737122648082011-10-10T08:02:00.000-07:002011-10-10T08:02:00.586-07:00Things to do on a sunny fall day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christy and Sheryls designs were so pretty and minimal in these clear glass containers. Sometimes less is more. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Betsy wanted to use callas for height. So elegant!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving this Hawaiian protea, for it is quite elegant especially when paired with black nuggets in the container and yellow kangaroo paws. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The pink King Protea is so appealing because of the soft petals. Don't you wish you could just touch it?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Another simple but chic arrangement.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sheryl our hostess at work. Thank you Sheryl for ordering great weather for us. The lunch and project were a great hit. This is a super great idea for a group to not only enjoy each others company but to live creatively while enjoying the great outdoors. </div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-29371867390552970812011-09-21T06:50:00.000-07:002011-09-21T06:50:19.679-07:00First class of the season for the 8 Lovelies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTkksbgnFbE1fRw2Ri0k-DxVvGLZG26vooynJuQAOX-Hb23_9HZ4XR2Vpw2zNEGWdOqHM2BxDeIEulI1xAI_n4iQoSgmguEEyScJwDUe-8vfozveCyt8nLofry5K4BPKKqTKq-1mB_KQ7/s1600/IMG_2853.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTkksbgnFbE1fRw2Ri0k-DxVvGLZG26vooynJuQAOX-Hb23_9HZ4XR2Vpw2zNEGWdOqHM2BxDeIEulI1xAI_n4iQoSgmguEEyScJwDUe-8vfozveCyt8nLofry5K4BPKKqTKq-1mB_KQ7/s320/IMG_2853.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> Last week at our opening lunch we had a fantastic reunion. We talked about our busy summers, celebrated our friendship and planned our upcoming season. The girls have decided to possible do crafts for a couple of weeks long so that we can have time for our socializing and crafting. Our options were keep things the same, extend the craft for 2 weeks or even 4 weeks. The vote was extending the project for 2 weeks if needed. We gather our ideas and thoughts, take everyones ideas into consideration and the host of the week has full option for lunch and project. What fun. So on our first class Tina decided to have a learning lunch. We combined Lovely Betsys birthday and a Camera update workshop.<br />
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Tina brought a boxed lunch and Christy brought a cake, an what a yummy cake it was. Tina (me) kept the lunch simple because we wanted to get working. I did learn a few things and I refreshed my memory. If you don't use your tools (camera) sometimes you can forget what you have learned. I haven't had a photography class in years. Whew....we did it and it was fun. If you check your local computer/camera/printing business, they love fun workshops like this! Gather a couple of your friends and trust me, you'll have fun. We missed you Jenny and Laurie.<br />
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Miss Sheryl using her Nikon and I am adjusting my white balance. It's looking good so far.<br />
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Miss Kimmie listening intently. Your such a good student.<br />
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Lovely Sarah, having fun as always. We need to go back to <a href="http://www.photoevo.com/">photo evo</a>, so we can go from camera to computer (printing) and beyond. Are you ready girls? Oh...we are always ready, but is there enough time? A big shout out to Toren at Photo Evo for accommodating all of us, and allowing us to basically take over the studio.<br />
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One of Betsys beautiful birthday gifts. We were thinking about creating something like this for a future project. Thank you for the lovely inspiration - artist whom created this pretty bowl!<br />
Next week lovelies we are scheduled for a field trip to Saugatuck.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #004387; font-family: arial;">"May there always be work for your hands to do, may your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you, may <u>God</u> fill your heart with gladness to cheer you." - irish blessing</span>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-85887572542975965072011-06-13T06:08:00.000-07:002011-06-13T06:08:49.097-07:00recycling blankets - embellishing blankets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWutHKSLRatZy-DPrkzxN7I7H7HFBI9Mou6U5BrfuTRlye8fEWqS2ZwMucS3YvYbZPgaJtfRDl7JNuz8mj6iVMdwLUmvmfazuJSEqMDOqDA9YGakixybrqlySUjmnCyKCLiPgrUfi0x7u2/s1600/IMG_1908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWutHKSLRatZy-DPrkzxN7I7H7HFBI9Mou6U5BrfuTRlye8fEWqS2ZwMucS3YvYbZPgaJtfRDl7JNuz8mj6iVMdwLUmvmfazuJSEqMDOqDA9YGakixybrqlySUjmnCyKCLiPgrUfi0x7u2/s320/IMG_1908.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>One of our last projects of the season (we meet Sept. - May ) was recycling and embellishing blankets. Jenny one of our lovelies finished and photographed her throw. Here you can see that she took an old sweater and cut out shapes for the petals of her flowers and then she layered them with yarn and threads of bright colors which made this blanket just pop. The complimentary color contrast also helped this blanket stand out. She not only used old sweaters but yarn, string and pearls. When recycling your old blankets, keep in mind that any scrap materials, strings, yarns, buttons, pearls etc...will make an interesting and fun blanket. We used new blankets from the clearance section at Macys, which were a nice choice for us. They were soft and fluffy which could hide a multitude of sins ( irregular handstitching ). I do however have many of these inexpensive fluffy blankets laying around and can't wait to try my hand at recycling. Thanks Jenny for another fun, simple and completed project! and thanks Sheryl for your inpiration that came to fruition.Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-83439635975667891672011-04-29T13:41:00.000-07:002011-04-29T13:41:06.023-07:00Lovelies take an offsite soldering class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8YksWY0_qoQ-GDlsuEox56ed5tuNy7wxrcFeWmx1jENjCGZ2PhLj-aOHbcNAH_oTQJCv1iYMzcl804bBso48phWRgmOF1BRhnjLEF01LPfWEXXdbO26770KwD3o2BMt_OKd7X9dr6G9B/s1600/IMG_1951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ8YksWY0_qoQ-GDlsuEox56ed5tuNy7wxrcFeWmx1jENjCGZ2PhLj-aOHbcNAH_oTQJCv1iYMzcl804bBso48phWRgmOF1BRhnjLEF01LPfWEXXdbO26770KwD3o2BMt_OKd7X9dr6G9B/s320/IMG_1951.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the bracelet I made! I love the imperfections and the idea that I made it all by myself. I think I will add some large stones or something to bling it up abit. </div>Lovelieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04335701418086931896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571355847167250391.post-67601161110940179512011-04-19T18:52:00.000-07:002011-04-20T05:07:54.972-07:00Setting a Table for Easter LunchThe Lovelies were in for a treat today! The groups weekly lunch was held at the home of one of the members, and was set for the most wonderful lunch you could possibly enjoy. The table was adorned with porcelain, ceramic, nature, glass, silver, crystal and silk. I don't think I missed anything. As an artist (painter) I feel that texture plays a huge role in making any composition work, whether it's a painting, your outfit, decorating or your next sewing project. It all needs to be cohesive and have elements of surprise along with a variety of textures. Then I think you've made the project successful and pleasing to the eye. Well Kimmie not only kept our interest, but her table had all the elements needed to be successful. She is a wonderful and talented artist and her home is her canvas. So the next time you get stuck on design. Think of your home as your canvas. Work it and make it work! Here you'll see little snapshots of her amazing Easter table. Thank you Kimmie<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Chicken Salad with dill in melons... oh so yummy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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