!WaCkY WeDnEsDaY!~ From the Trash to The Wall

When I saw the picture for todays project, I immediately thought of my friend, Deb. She will probably be thinking "WHY?", but I always think of her when I see something that is this weird type of vintage, crafty, off-the-wall thing going on. lol!!! I better duck real quick!


I am head over heels for these roses. Look at them!!! So pretty and yummy looking... they remind me of neopolitan ice cream, hehehe!

Aren't they amazing???? And to think they are made from something we toss in our recycling bin daily.... NEWSPAPER!! Yep, plain newspaper, glue, paint, and your trusty fingers will get you your very own bouquet of these amazing beauties!!

Todays project was posted by Michelle on her blog, Michelle Made Me. She did an awesome job of posting step-by-step instructions, (with pictures!!), for each of us to follow along and try our hand at making these. Got to give her a big Shout Out for this one! :)


So head on over to her place and read all the details. Hope everyone at leasts makes one to see how easy they really are. Have fun and happy crafting!!

~Friday Faves~ Why Didn't I think of That?!?!

I have these moments when I see something and the next thing I know, I am kicking myself in the shins, screaming, "Why didn't I think of that?" It's when I see something that would make life so much easier and, I usually discover, is made from something I have lying around the house unused. Some people just have a knack for looking at something and seeing the possibilities it has of becoming something useful, unfortunately, 9 times out of 10, I am NOT one of those people.
Here are some of my very fave items I wish I could take credit for making...

This first one is a "no-brainer" and I have lived 48 years with never thinking of it. All those hours I spent untangling necklaces could have been put to better use, lol!! This is made from drawer organizers but it is also so cute made out of old drawers from kitchen re-do's.

Do I feel dumb when I look at this one. I have needed something cute and easy for my dd jewelry. DUH! How easy is this!!

I probably have one of the smallest kitchens in the city, wouldn't this make a difference in my cupboard space!! Gotta pick one up at Home Depot next trip.

My son has been needing a bed for the longest time now. I even have 2 pallets sitting next to my shed that I grabbed from the plumbing place down the alley :just in case" I needed them. Now I have a new project for this weekend and I can't wait to post it later on. Why didn't I think of this?? Heeheeehee!!

Besides having the smallest kitchen, I have an equally tiny bathroom. One towel rack for 3 people just doesn't cut it. I hang our robes on over-the-door hangers so what to do with the towels??? HELLO!!!

~Hangers~

~Wine Rack~





This one is just for fun and something I am actually going to make this Holiday season. I have a handful of people to give gifts to that will get such a kick out of this!! How about attaching a tag that says something like, "I need S'more friends like you! Happy Holidays!"??? They even sell the little clear containers at Dollar Tree.

That's it for today. Hope you have a sensational weekend and Happy Crafting!

~Friday Fave's - BABIES~

There is something about new babies that most of us have to admit, make them one of our favorite things in Life. Maybe it's the smell... freshness and innocence all wrapped up in lotion and powder. Maybe it's the softness of a new baby... the skin as smooth as anything we've ever felt, their coo's so faint and soft that we are wrapped in a feeling of maternal Love. Or maybe it's just the beauty of a new life that makes us powerless against their stares of wonder and beauty.
Whatever it is, a baby is often on the top of the list of a person's Favorite Things. I, myself, have a adoration for babies. Whether it is a newborn, or a toddler stumbling around, there is an unexplainable joy I feel when I see a Baby.
Below I have listed some of my favorite pictures of babies and a precious poem. I think I will now go and spend some time with my 2 little granddaughter's, my newest adoration of beautiful babies.


This is one of my all time FAVE pictures!! My best friend, Deb, looking at her grandson, Elliot, right after he was born.

This next picture is of one of my grandchildren. This is Ava who was a tiny 2 lbs. when she was born. You can see in this picture how she fit in the palm of my hand,

What a pretty little girl!!



Of course, Everbody has a soft spot for twins...



Last, one of my all time fave baby pictures!


This is a poem that I read a long time ago and have always loved it. It explains a very small part of the love for our chilldren we feel, as a mother.


Her little arms reach out to me

When I walk in the room,

This special little spirit, yes

This child of my womb



The trusting smile she gives to me

While gazing in my eyes,

It causes me to feel as though

I've won the greatest prize



The dimple from her Daddy flashes

In her rosy cheek,

The love I feel inside for her

So strong I cannot speak



I hold her close and kiss her brow

And whisper of my love,

I say a prayer of gratefulness

And send it up above



Her Mother? What could I have done

To earn this gift, this right?

I'm still not sure, but I'll thank God

Each morning and each night.