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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Apr 18 2011 : 6:57:21 PM
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I collect them. I have open shelves in my kitchen and the hold everything from spices to beans and rice. In my craft room they are full of buttons, bathroom.. cotton and q-tips. I prefer glass over plastic so jars rule!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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HollyHobby
True Blue Farmgirl
78 Posts
Holly
Astoria
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 19 2011 : 04:43:55 AM
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I like to tie them with colorful ribbon and hang them on my picket fence. They make pretty wildflower vases and perk up the fence!
Farmgirl Sister #2942
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. ~ Robert Brault |
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mandashell
True Blue Farmgirl
61 Posts
Amanda
Norco
California
USA
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cynfullypurple
True Blue Farmgirl
190 Posts
Cynthia
Endwell
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 06:13:40 AM
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These are all great ideas, some of which I already use. I got some really cool old canning jars at a garage sale last year and have been using them to store mainly craft things. They look so pretty with the blue tint
@Nini: I LOVE your idea for the homemade hot chocolate set up. Can I ask what your recipe is for the hot chocolate mix? I never thought of making my own, but would love to give it a try!
Cyn~
Farmgirl #2817
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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cynfullypurple
True Blue Farmgirl
190 Posts
Cynthia
Endwell
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 06:17:38 AM
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Welcome Rosalind!
Nice to see another farm girl who is in my neck of the woods...so to speak
I think you are about 2 and a half hours away from where I am. Just went up to Saratoga Springs last summer on our way to the Adirondack. Cute little town!
Cyn~
Farmgirl #2817
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
253 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2011 : 09:33:49 AM
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Annette, this is off the subject but I love your quote. I hope you dont mind if I borrow it. I lost my Mom to domestic abuse 14 years ago. I dug many of her beloved flowers and created a memorial bed in her honor at my place. I think that would be an appropriate garden sign. As I know smile every time a flower blooms and remember all the things about her I cherish! Thank you! Sandy
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
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Posted - May 25 2011 : 08:51:18 AM
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Sandy, I haven't revisited this thread in a long time, so I just read this. I would be honored if you used the quote. What a beautiful thing you've done in the memorial bed!! I'm so sorry about your mom. My heart goes out to you.
A bit over a year ago, I woke up to my worst nightmare. I walked through months not knowing what was real or what to do. Then my DH and I found ourselves at a little church, and our lives changed. There is a line in a song that say "when I've reached rock bottom, that's when I start looking up again..." the world shattering place I found myself made me look up. I lived in a perfect, white picket fence world, then, I didn't. I thought I was doing fine on my own. Cue wrecking ball!! Though I cried more in a year than sane folks cry in a life time, I, in fact my whole family, is better than we have ever been. That is where I came up with the quote. I am going to paint it on the "quilt" on the side of my garden shed.
Boy, off topic huh! Lol. Well, we can put our tear watered flowers in an old jar! Lotsa big hugs to you!!
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
www.broken908.blogspot.com
http://forums.familyfriendpoems.com/broken908
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl
253 Posts
Sandy
Indian Valley
Idaho
USA
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Posted - May 25 2011 : 09:14:58 AM
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Heres one that got me through some tough times. It is from either the Little River Band or Firefall. I think Firefall.
"I'll be alright when the the laughter reappears and I learn to count my blessings, not my tears." I look back now and realize how true that is.
I was blessed with a wonderful Mom and I have a wonderful family. That is where true happiness lies.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!
Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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