Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Loves Knot Pattern Tablecloth
Made for a card table but would be very
sweet on a childs princess table as well.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Spring Planting
Here are some quick tips adapted from Easy Answers for Great Gardens to help you get started with knockout plant containers that cost more dimes than dollars.
Metal
Metal containers are all the rage this season, so why not use what you already have on hand? A large olive oil tin, an old bucket--any container will do; simply use a nail to pound out drainage holes. (If it's galvanized, pot your plants in a separate container first; zinc can kill plants.)
For added color, a local restaurant may give you giant tomato sauce tins or boxy olive tins with the artwork labels printed right on the metal surface. Use these lovely artifacts to add European atmosphere to your patio by planting them with cherry tomatoes, golden sage, and dark-leafed basil. Herbs and easy-to-grow flowers like nasturtiums are especially suited for growing in these containers since they tolerate the higher soil temperature of heat-conducting metals.
Sowing Suitcases
A classic-looking suitcase lined with a garbage bag or plastic tablecloth is a novel way to showcase potted plants and greenery all year long. Rather than adding soil and planting directly inside your newfound container, simply fill it with pre-planted pots. You can keep the the pots from sitting in their drainage water by placing them on saucers turned upside down. For hanging or draping plants, stack several suitcases in a tower and use them as pedestals.
Looking for more ideas? Transform a cosmetic case or decorative wicker suitcase into a table centerpiece by filling it with blooming African violets, or use it to welcome visitors with pots of tulips on a protected front porch. Even an old foot locker can be propped open, lined with plastic, and utilized as a gigantic planter box.
Blooming Baskets
A wicker laundry basket makes a lovely porch planter for bulbs or summer annuals. Line any basket with a thick plastic garbage bag and then poke a knife through the slats of the wicker for easy drainage. Add potting soil, and you're ready to begin planting.
From
Marianne Binetti is the author of several books, including Easy Answers for Great Gardens and Perennials for Washington and Oregon. An avid horticulturalist, she shares her tips in several print publications and on TV. She lives and gardens with her family on two acres in Enumclaw, Washington.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Love Bug Box
Love Bug Box: Using the flat paintbrush: Paint the box lid with Valentine Pink. Paint the bottom portion of the box and the wooden plug with Bright Red. Let dry.
On top of the box lid, use the liner brush to paint oval eyes with black. Use the marker to draw a mouth, eyelashes and eyebrows. Add cheeks with the cosmetic blush. Let paint dry.
Glue the wood plug in place for a nose.
Use the tip of the paintbrush handle dipped in white to add dots to the eyes for highlights. Clean the tip of the paintbrush handle and then dip it in black paint and add dots to the cheeks for freckles. Use the liner paintbrush and white to paint a small line on the nose as shown and a small heart on the mouth for a tooth.
Cut the red chenille stem in half then in half again. Glue the two shortest halves to the top side of the box lid for antenna. Glue a heart to the tip of each antenna.
Cut a strip from the pink felt, make short cuts along one edge and glue the other edge in front of the antenna for hair. Cut the red felt into two teardrop shaped ears and glue behind the antenna. Tie the ribbon into a shoestring bow and glue in front of the hair.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
sOME oF oUR RACING pATCHeS
These are a few of our racing patches now in the hands of the Patchman .
WE spent allot of time at the races in our younger years.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
My Vintage Racing Patches
For those of you who know me and those who do not.
Racing has always been a passion in this family.
While selling on ebay we met a wonderful man who has bought all of my 30 or so vintage racing patches
Check out this great guy named Chuck and his collection
Chuck has an incredible collection that is first class! He has had many neighbors and friends and members of the racing community over to see his "hobby". He was offered five thousand dollars for it once and turned that down. Everyone has a price they say, but something tells me Chuck's going to hold on to his prize because he's worked for it for so long. A true labor of love!
If you have any patches or decals that you think Chuck would be interested in purchasing, he would be happy to hear from you. You can reach him at 219-322-4867 or email cana2@att.net.
This collection speaks eloquently to the legacy and diversity of the auto racing world, and who is better than Chuck Alm as the definitive proprietor of this legacy! 
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Command Performance Knit Dress Pattern
OK Friends my old patterns include this beautiful vintage two piece dress.
Pattern is from 1941 and the darling vintage hat will follow in a few days.
Have fun.
I originally made this in 1970 with angora and was a fav,until my hubby washed it and dried it.
Wow! last time he did the laundry EVER.
Yes were still married.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Ribbon Tutorial
Post on a package.
Put a pin on the backside
String together on a ribbon.
Make a ribbon necklace.
No matter what you make of it this is a great simple and easy to follow tutorial
Found HERE
inspirationaltechniquesandtutorials.blogspot
Check out all her other great tutorials
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
DAILY SURVIVAL KIT
Today, I am giving you a
DAILY SURVIVAL KIT
To help you each day............
Toothpick ... To remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself.
Rubber band ... To remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.
Band-Aid ... To remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's.
Eraser ... To remind you everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.
Candy Kiss ... To remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment everyday.
Mint ... To remind you that you are worth a mint to your family & Me.
Bubble Gum .... To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.
Pencil ... To remind you to list your blessings every day.
Tea Bag ... To remind you to take time to relax daily and go over
This is what makes life worth living every minute, every day
Wishing you love, gratitude, friends to cherish, caring, sharing, laughter, music, and warm feelings
In your heart in the
2012 year.
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