Category Archives: Family and Friends

Kids Art, cute bunnies, turtles, a unicorn & a cat

Kids Art in the form of hand-painted bunnies & more Kids art is the topic today and I, Ralphie, will be showing you some delightful pieces hand-painted by Christine’s nieces and nephews, Katrina, Kristin, Jordan and Andrew. Last month they … Continue reading

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Handmade Holidays in 2011

This year was a Christmas filled with handmade gifts, which happens to be my favorite kind of gift. I made a lot of gifts to give this year as well as received plenty of fantastic handmade gifts. Before the year … Continue reading

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Sparkly Sequined Ornaments

I love sparkly things and crafts and sharing my love of crafting with my nieces and nephew. What better project to create together than these delightful sequined ornaments that I bought as a kit from a local craft store. Each … Continue reading

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Black Friday Christmas Lights

This year I didn’t end up going shopping on Black Friday with my sisters. Later in the day most of the family visited Lakeside Park to see the Christmas lights and decorations. It wasn’t too cold out for a walk … Continue reading

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My Sweet & Creative Friends

“I get by with a little help from my friends.” – John Lennon This year on Valentine’s Day I wanted to dedicate a post to my friends who have brought joy into my life and who have given me some … Continue reading

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A Visit to the Belle Meade Plantation

During our visit to Tennessee for Thanksgiving, we visited the Belle Meade Plantation. It was very interesting to learn about the mansion and the past owners of the plantation. The Belle Meade was known for thoroughbred horse breeding. And they … Continue reading

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Look what came in the mail!

This year I participated in a Winter Holiday Gift Swap reader challenge through the Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine. Awhile ago I sent out the “Wish” pin holiday gift that I made and then I waited until Cloth, Paper, Scissors sent … Continue reading

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Our Sore Fun Bike Ride

Last fall, my friend Hannah and I decided to take our second trip into town by bike. On our first trip we had enjoyed our ride very much and liked the fact of not paying any gas money to go … Continue reading

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A Watercolor & Marsh Adventure

Anne Frank ~ The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is … Continue reading

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Nature Trek, 20 miles round trip, part 2

Here we go back on the trail after spending a few hours in town. Our first trip took us about an hour, how long will it take us to get home…? Hannah biking home Me biking home There were plenty … Continue reading

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