tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28618642735479167562024-03-24T03:35:03.502-04:00Christmas Spirit All Year LongJoy Burkharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10080977125132173592noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861864273547916756.post-86050415633582054362012-07-03T21:07:00.001-04:002012-07-03T21:08:50.844-04:00Christmas in July<span style="font-size: x-large;">Howdy Everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm joining Deb at Debbie-Dabble Christmas for <a href="http://adebbie-dabblechristmas.blogspot.com/2012/07/come-celebrate-christmas-in-july-with.html" target="_blank">CHRISTMAS IN JULY</a>!!! Why not head over there and check it out?! You can get loads of fun ideas for Christmas, which isn't that far away! The more the merrier!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Until I can get myself organized (sigh!), I'm going to share with you several of my favorites from Pinterest. These are ideas that I'm really excited about trying myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Glass blocks, white/clear Christmas mini-lights, a little paint or vinyl...</span><br />
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Source: <a href="http://fivewhites.blogspot.com/2009/12/glass-block-snowman.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">fivewhites.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/JoyfulMemories/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Cool designs drawn & glittered on ornaments...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm also linking up with Bunny Jean's Wednesday Bunny Hop Party. Bunny's a super lady and has a great blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Until next time, take care and God Bless!!!</span><br />
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<a href="http://artsyvava.blogspot.com/2011/11/burlap-christmas-trees.html?spref=bl"><span style="font-size: large;">Artsy VaVa: Burlap Christmas Trees</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">: Burlap seems to be making its way into a lot of my projects lately. I love the simple, rustic look of it, plus it's inexpensive! I recently ...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Till next time...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take care and God Bless!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">XOXO</span><br />
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Here's my favorite photo from this Christmas - our daughter Tiffany and granddaughter Kaylee. <br />
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I used the sketch option at <a href="http://photofunia.com/">PhotoFunia</a> to create this awesome effect from the same photo.<br />
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<strong>Thank you and "God Bless Us, Every One!"</strong><br />
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Ana's photo challenge for us this week is "Christmas Tree." Why not join us? You can add your photos to her <strong><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/earthwonders/pool/"><span style="color: blue;">flick</span><span style="color: magenta;">r</span></a></strong> group, too! The more, the merrier! Link up below at the bottom of this post, or on Ana's blog by clicking the<span style="background-color: white;"> Eart</span><span style="background-color: white;">h</span><span style="background-color: white;"> Wonders</span><span style="background-color: white;"> button</span>. So happy to have you!<br />
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With all that has happened since Mom died 7 weeks ago (my health, my husband's health, Dad in the hospital this week), neither Doug nor I have felt like decorating. I've been making a few things for Christmas, but that's about it. <br />
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Saturday, DH brought up our little ceramic tree from the basement. God Bless him! That took him about 5 minutes, 10 tops. It surely beats the all-day marathon we normally have during Christmas, and that's just the tree inside! :) <br />
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I'd rather have our regular tree, but stuff happens. I look at it this way, we won't have much to take down in January!<br />
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Here's our little bitty ceramic tree, all lighted up, and it even has tinsel garland on it!<br />
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I miss the Christmas lights of the big tree. They always seemed so magical and fairy-like. Maybe next year will be better, and hubby and I can decorate like we used to. <br />
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Thank you for your prayers for my Dad. He is improving! Thank God!<br />
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I've made a little tag for you to use on Christmas Eve with your kiddos. You can find it on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tomorrowsmemories/6551222391/sizes/l/in/photostream/"><span style="color: blue;">flic</span><span style="color: magenta;">r</span></a> page.<br />
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Add 2 tablespoonsful of Oats/Quick Oats (not instant oatmeal) to a 4" x 4" plastic bag and seal. You can add a bit of glitter, as much or as little as you want. <br />
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Personally, I didn't add the glitter. Don't want any animals getting sick! I'm going to tell our grands that the glitter is magical and only Rudolph can see it. That will explain why <em>they</em> can't see it!<br />
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Score the label on the line between the white and tan colors, fold over the instructions for the kids, and staple wherever you think best. I've stapled mine on either side. I also left room at the bottom for you to add your name/names. I found the instructions somewhere online. I've tried to find the correct site, but...! There are so many that are close, but no cigar. <br />
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Sharing with Natasha's <em><strong>I'll be Home for Christmas Linky Party </strong></em><br />
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and Jessa Irene's <em><strong>A Holiday Haven Christmas Party</strong>.</em><br />
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Enjoy & have a very Merry Christmas!!!<br />
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Take care and God Bless!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James Hensley Logan, taken ca 1928.</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Please pray for my Dad, that if it be God's will to take him now, that he has an easy passage! This has hit me harder than when Mom died about 6 weeks ago. Dad was my friend, he taught me how to drive, we went to the library together, researched our family together, went to cemeteries together searching for our ancestors' final resting places. We have the same, some say "warped," sense of humor. :) My niece has it, also.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dad on his 50th birthday 1977</td></tr>
</tbody></table> I know Dad's given up since Mom died. They lived for each other, and without her, he has no purpose.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom and Dad at Grandma's in Pennsylvania 1968</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Thank you all!<br />
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Take care and God Bless!<br />
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My cousin, Pam, in Louisiana had this posted on her FB page, so I thought I'd pass it along!<br />
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I've been wanting a good recipe for a powdered coffee creamer, like the original Coffee Mate. I went to Pinterest and searched, but all I found were for liquid coffee creamers.<br />
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So, I googled "powdered coffee creamers" Wednesday and didn't really see much. There was one that caught my eye, though, but I can't find it again. I've tweaked the recipe a bit, so if you still recognize it (not difficult), let me know and I'll gladly give you all the credit!</div>
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Here's my version...<br />
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<strong>Homemade Powdered Coffee Creamer Recipe, Unflavored </strong><br />
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<strong>2 cups powdered milk</strong><br />
<strong>1/4 cup + 1 heaping Tablespoon powdered sugar</strong><br />
<strong>3 Tablespoons melted Coconut oil</strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Powdered milk, solid coconut oil (melt before using), powdered sugar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mix powdered mik together with the powdered sugar. The original recipe called for 1/4 cup powdered sugar only, but my coffee just didn't taste right. There was a nasty bitter aftertaste, so I added another heaping tablespoonful of the powdered sugar.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the size spoon I used, a cereal spoon. Left over oil can be put back into the original container.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blend the 3 ingredients together with a fork, breaking up any oil lumps.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I didn't like the consistency of this "powdered" (more like nuggets) coffee creamer, so I put everything into the blender. Guess you wouldn't need to stir with a fork, if you used this method.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This looked more like Coffee Mate, or any of the other creamers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I reused the empty coffee creamer container for my new concoction. I temporarily taped a wide-mouthed canning funnel to the container opening, so I wouldn't spill the powder as I poured it in and snapped this shot. </td></tr>
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I used 2 teaspoons of the mix in my coffee. My normal coffee mug is <u><em><strong>not</strong></em></u> this dainty little white dealie. I have a <strong>HUGE</strong> coffee mug that holds maybe 3 of the these! I don't care if it gets cold, 'cause I <em><strong>like</strong></em> it cold, too! ;D<br />
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If you try this recipe, let me know what you think!<br />
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I'm sharing this with Jessa's <em>A Holiday Haven Christmas Party</em>.<br />
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I managed to find a couple of the photos of our 2004 <strong><span style="color: red;">Christmas</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">Eve</span> <em><span style="color: #0b5394;">Blizzard</span></em></strong>. We got something like <em><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">38 inches of snow</span></strong>,</em> with unbelievable drifts! <br />
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This first photo was taken of our front porch steps during the storm. <br />
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The second was taken on Christmas morning, after hubby Doug removed the snow.<br />
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She does have her cantankerous moments, especially when the boy kitties start to tease her. Yes, it's like dealing with little kids. <br />
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If they aren't around, Bailey is a doll baby. She's doing pretty good for her age, 11 1/2 years old. In cat years, I think she and I are about the same age! I, too, have my moments! REALLY! :)<br />
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Here's my Pyewackett, or just plain ol' Wacky! He loved to help me wrap presents at Christmastime. Looks like he thought he was next! :)<br />
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This was taken Christmas 1978, so please forgive the quality of the photo. I just had a 126 Instamatic back then! :)<br />
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Here are some pins I found on Pinterest, featuring...SNOW!<br />
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Here's Vaughn Monroe singing <em>"Let It Snow."</em> You might remember a slightly different version of this song on the first DIE HARD with Bruce Willis. Don't forget to pause my music listed at the bottom, before listening to this!<br />
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My bestest pal and buddy was my Penny-girl! We got her when she was a baby - just old enough to leave her momma. She was a typical Heinz 57, but the most loving and loyal puppy you ever saw! She loved to take rides! Whenever you mentioned "ride," her ears would perk up, her little tail would go a mile a minute, and her expressive eyes would brighten expectantly! I had to have her put down when she was 15 years old. She had so many things wrong with her. Her system was out of wack, electrolytes, too low a potassium level, etc., that the vet said he couldn't operate. I tell you, it just about did me in. She was my sweet little baby girl and I miss her! <br />
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Here we are, taking a break from Christmas tree decorating about 20 years ago. <br />
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</div>The kitty in the background is my Wacky. That's short for Pyewackett. Pyewackett was too much of a mouthful, so he ended up being just plain Wacky. I'd seen the movie <em>Bell, Book, and Candle </em>with Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak, and Jack Lemmon, and fell in love with the name of Kim's cat. I swore when I left home and was able to have pets, my first kitty would be named Pyewackett. "Let it be written, let it be so!" {The last quote is from <em>The Ten Commandments</em>. You can't tell I really like movies, can you? :)} <br />
Take care and God Bless.<br />
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I have to apologize to you all for not being around for awhile. My Mom passed away on Halloween, and I've been having problems dealing with it. I've also had some health problems, but that's always there! No excuse, right? Anyway, I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things.<br />
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Ana's Earth Wonders photo challenge this week is FIRE. <br />
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I wish I had some actual "fire" photos, but I'm making do with this photo I took of a candle flame. I think it turned out nicely!<br />
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Sharing this with Maureen's Sundays with Santa at Yuletide Seasonings! Why not go on over and share your own Santa favorites?<br />
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Take care and God Bless!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found this sweet little felt ornament on Pinterest the other night. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has "Christmastime" written all over it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I think I might try my hand at making some of these for our tree this year. There are a few other ornaments that I want make that I found there. That's what's so great about Pinterest - so many wonderful ideas available!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I'm also linking with <a href="http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: magenta;">Natasha's Pinning and Singing Weekend Party</span></a>.<br />
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<em>There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays</em> by Perry Como. <br />
It brings back lots of great memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas!<br />
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I just wanted to show you how far I'd gotten on my Christmas Banner SewAlong blocks from <a href="http://www.sewhappy.me/fun-stuff/christmas-sewalong/">Sew Happy.Me</a>.<br />
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I have 3 of the 4 patterns printed off and ready to go. I printed the pattern, cut the fabric to size specified, taped the fabric over the pattern - centering it, then taped the pattern/fabric to my window. I used a mechanical pencil to trace the pattern onto my fabric to being with, and finished off with a wash-out marker. <br />
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Sharing this with <a href="http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.com/p/bunny-hop-wednesdays.html">Bunny Jean's Bunny Hop Party</a>. There are lots of wonderful posts linked up, so why not hop on over and join in, too!<br />
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Take care and God Bless!<br />
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</tbody></table>Sharing these with the <a href="http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/">Little Red House's Mosaic Monday</a>.<br />
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Take care and God Bless!<br />
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I love the older versions of Santa!<br />
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Sharing this with Maureen's <a href="http://yuletideseasonings.blogspot.com/">Sunday with Santa</a> at Yuletide Seasonings! Why not join us?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click <a href="http://yuletideseasonings.blogspot.com/">HERE</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table> <span style="font-size: large;">Take care and God Bless!</span><br />
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Thought I'd let you know about this super giveaway at <a href="http://www.elefantz.com/2011/10/1500-followers-giveaway.html">Jenny of ELEFANTZ</a>. She's reached over 1500 followers, so you know she's doing something right!<br />
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There are 2 different giveaways: 1 for Aussies and 1 for overseas followers. Since I'm in the USA, I'm really hoping I win, as 1st prize is a $50 gift certificate at The Fat Quarter Shop! That would really be helpful in my Christmas projects! 2nd prize is a copy of of Lisa Lam's book, "The Bag Making Bible."<br />
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Follow the link to enter the giveaway and say "thank you" to Jenny!<br />
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</tbody></table>Take care and God Bless!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeAwily13ADo8xrJb_IsOC4HDtpG4waMKSi7YjVaR6d5bJGOyHM5MNhhmgDRJpLYifQb2TD3rMzlZ1ZFaiYDUGmiSMVbd6ZQcNjiE33W7S3dlSs3F2LZLezgk-ppHB-304zUzrLHVgnO8/s1600/Welcome%252520sign+Santa+Claus+Indiana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeAwily13ADo8xrJb_IsOC4HDtpG4waMKSi7YjVaR6d5bJGOyHM5MNhhmgDRJpLYifQb2TD3rMzlZ1ZFaiYDUGmiSMVbd6ZQcNjiE33W7S3dlSs3F2LZLezgk-ppHB-304zUzrLHVgnO8/s320/Welcome%252520sign+Santa+Claus+Indiana.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>When I was about 10 or so, Mom and Dad took all of us kids to Santa Claus Land, as it was known then (early 1960s). I vaguely remember a Santa, but the main thing I remember is the roller coaster. It was a wooden one, and it went v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y. It was more of a kiddie ride than anything else. I remember we all had a great time!<br />
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Things have changed in 40-50 years at Santa Claus Land. It's got a new moniker and several roller coasters that rival those found at 6 Flags theme parks.<br />
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And, of course, SANTA!!!<br />
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</div>Sharing this with Maureen's Yuletide Seasonings <a href="http://yuletideseasonings.blogspot.com/2011/10/sundays-with-santa-week-5.html">Sundays with Santa</a>! Why don't you link up, too, and share your images of Santa!<br />
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</div>Take care and God Bless!<br />
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Sharing these pins with Natasha's <a href="http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com/p/sunday-song_05.html"><span style="color: magenta;">Pinning and Singing Weekend Pinterest Party</span></a>.<br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/300855731/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="undefined" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/300855731_1DPOPMim_c.jpg" width="undefined" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com/2010/12/ready-for-santa.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/JoyfulMemories/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/300839097/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="undefined" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/300839097_fxreJjep_c.jpg" width="undefined" /></a></div><br />
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/templates/HP4.jhtml?itemId=cat12910736&parentId=cat10760740&masterId=cat14510733&cmCat=&view=&page=2&filter1Type=&filter1Value=&filter2Type=&filter2Value=&filterOverride=&sort=&altFilter=" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">horchow.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/JoyfulMemories/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/300836323/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="undefined" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/300836323_qsCG0Ky0_c.jpg" width="undefined" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.it/imgres?q=german+nutcrackers&um=1&hl=it&sa=N&rlz=1C1SKPH_enGB392IT402&biw=1382&bih=689&tbm=isch&tbnid=FeoERSxkJB4Y1M:&imgrefurl=http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/usa/en/04__W__t__G/01/09__Advent__Christmas/Nutcracker__S.html&docid=oSsWsv36CsVBpM&w=600&h=400&ei=xYFmTvDUMub44QTJrOSOCg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=473&vpy=92&dur=2824&hovh=182&hovw=273&tx=152&ty=82&page=1&tbnh=132&tbnw=177&start=0&ndsp=36&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">google.it</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/JoyfulMemories/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
There must be something wrong with Pinterest this week. All I've seen so far on my blog and others' is the link, no pictures! <em><strong>Hope they fix it soon!!!</strong></em><br />
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Thanks to Natasha, I've discovered Pinterest! I don't know whether or not to be happy about this! It seems that's all I do anymore! I saw a pin similar to this one I made, but I couldn't get it to resize correctly, so I made my own. Anyone else feel this way??? If so, feel free to take this button! :)<br />
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Take care and God Bless!<br />
<a href="http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/burkhart1776/Blogger%20Layouts/?action=view&current=SignatureXoXoXoRed.png" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/burkhart1776/Blogger%20Layouts/th_SignatureXoXoXoRed.png" /></a>Joy Burkharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10080977125132173592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2861864273547916756.post-78426073220945246072011-10-03T07:35:00.000-04:002011-10-03T07:35:25.693-04:00Santa ImagesI've chosen "Here Comes Santa Claus" by the Disney Gang especially for my great-nephew, GAGE! He LOVES Mickey Mouse! Hope you enjoy it!<br />
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Here are some really cool images of Santa! Found these on Pinterest - spend hours pouring over page after page of beautiful pins! It is so VERY addictive!<br />
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<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/263531082/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/263531082_ZwOcfirt_c.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://tdipt-1897house.blogspot.com/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">tdipt-1897house.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/MemoriesbyJoy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/263531897/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/263531897_uQlW8lTK_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://deardaisycottage.typepad.com/daisy_cottage/page/63/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">deardaisycottage.typepad.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/MemoriesbyJoy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/263530023/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/263530023_owAIwUeO_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStCmmtQqtqecIXAbLCmZyhvUu9CPiSJfftoF7tSAvY_9aexcWuHhkqVMah3wASlF2TjJW-Et8DD9cVYyG9rt_pDTlcwlCcPzuajHG4Hi4R3pmOcX6SDBdpRAuOvFBQHG67Si5rpg2fSvZ/s1600-h/Img_1452.jpg" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">1.bp.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/MemoriesbyJoy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/262207812/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/262207812_V6gagi2T_c.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://artesanatossempre.blogspot.com/2011/09/papai-noel-tildas.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Ftylv+%28Artesanato+e+CIA%29" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">artesanatossempre.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/MemoriesbyJoy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/247982871/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/247982871_fQnqajZU_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com/2010/12/last-sunday-song-post-for-2010-hark.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/MemoriesbyJoy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Joy</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sharing with: </div><div style="text-align: center;">Natasha's <a href="http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com/p/sunday-song_05.html">Pinning and Singing Weekend Party</a> <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Take care and God Bless!</div><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>This will be sew much fun!!! Make sure you sign up at </strong></span><a href="http://www.sewhappy.me/fun-stuff/sewalong-participants/"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>SewHappy.Me</strong></span></a><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong> in order to get the patterns, 1 each week for 7 weeks! The 8th week we'll receive instructions for making the Christmas bunting with the 7 blocks.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Click this link for all the particulars:</strong></span> <a href="http://www.sewhappy.me/fun-stuff/christmas-sewalong/#respond"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas SewAlong</span></strong></a><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Linking with <a href="http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/2011/09/outdoor-pizza-oven-newbie-party-started.html">Debbiedoo's Newbie Party on Mondays</a>.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Merry Christmas!</strong></span><br />
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