T Tuesday: Snowman edition

Good Morning!!

I actually made it at a regular time for T stands for Tuesday blog hop. Hooray!

I had to share my new snowman mug. I got it from one of my craft club friends. It’s huge and I love it!!! Thanks Amanda!!

Today is filled with cleaning and errands. I’m hosting a brunch for 9 here tomorrow. Everyone is bringing something so the cooking part isn’t hard…it’s getting my house ready for guests. Especially since many of them have never been here. First impressions and all. After this…they get what they get. :P

What are you doing today?

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Treats, treats and more treats

It feels as if it’s been non-stop production this weekend. In realty, it wasn’t. I was taken out by a toothache. It had started early in the week but hit the pinnacle of painful yesterday evening.

Today it seems to be better…quickly knocking on wood…but I’m sure a visit to the dentist is in order.

Under the piles if bugle bells and peanut butter on ritz dipped treats are white chocolate dipped pretzels.

Needless to say…I won’t be indulging on these sweet treats. But seriously…I didn’t need a bum tooth to make me stop…or did I?

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Oh Christmas cards, Oh Chiristmas cards

I decided to go a different route with our family Christmas cards this year. We’ve sent out a photo, letter or photo copied scrapbook page for countless years now. My reasons for changing the tradition for this year are multifaceted. I have to tell you that my family was shocked!!

I’m sending out handmade cards this year. And a lot fewer of them. We’ll see how it goes. I may regret that decision but I already have my plan for next year. :)

These are just a few of the designs I came up with yesterday. Luckily I have a stash of cards I’ve made throughout the last couple of months.

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T Tuesday:better late than never edition

Hello friends…I didn’t abandon linking up with Elizabeth and her T stands for Tuesday party. I just had to have a bit of a break. I intended on being here early today but life got in the way.

Here we have my token cup of tea. Twinings Earl Grey, in case you were wondering.

You likely didn’t care but I bet you have been wondering what happened with my tea dying experiment.

Well…I got a nice batch of yummy scraps.

Love the darkened edge on the cotton lace…

How the colors muted on the embroidery.

And the dark tips on the fancy trim.

Can’t wait to start using them in some…anything!

I have my craft area somewhat cleaned up but I hesitate to start using it until I’ve done some organizing. I may not be able to stop myself soon.

I ran across this photo on Pinterest. Made me laugh..but it’s true.

I love it when the plows do that…looks so cool and is very effective.

What are you doing today??

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Winter has arrived

As much as I love Minnesota…I hate days like today. When it’s dangerous to be outside with exposed skin. It has risen to a balmy -3°F since this screen capture.

I got distracted…

squirrel

… while writing this post.

It looks beautiful outside with the fresh snow… The long shadows from the low sun.

You may remember that I was having a couple of craft boutiques this past week. The first was a bit of a bust. Not much traffic but still a good times spent with Little J and friends.

The second was great…even though we were in a fierce snow storm. They even dismissed school a bit early to get all the kids home before dark. Only in MN would a snow storm bring out the shoppers. :)

Since I had been mad crafting up until the last minute…I have quite the mess. I’m only showing you a little snippet of the mess.