Handcrafted Christmas Tags

Handcrafted Christmas Tags

  

   I've been busy making lots

of things for the booth,

I made these tags last night. 

They actually look like vintage tags,

that have aged over the years. 

 


   I purchased precut tags, sold in craft stores, 

downloaded and printed vintage designs,

lightly glued cutout designs to tags,

stained using different colors,

and added jute twine for the ties. 



Homespun Yesteryear Tags

Vintage Christmas Cards

Vintage Christmas Cards by Artistic Company U.S.A.
probably from the '40's-'50's

   I found these old vintage Christmas cards today  at the Vendors Mall.  They have so much charm.  I love the yellowed paper and warm sentiments.  



               

May He who placed
the Star Above,
Send you the Blessings
 of His love.

"The Blessing of the Lord be upon you."
  Psalm 129:8

Vintage Cards Printed on Backs



Have a Blessed Day!

Trisha



A Blessed Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody.

Blessings, Trisha

Minature Christmas Trees

Minature Christmas Trees

   I've been busy making minature trees for the booth. 

I call them Charlie Brown Christmas trees. 

They have been going fast. 

 I am only charging $2.00 each for them,

 so the children can have their own trees.  

 I've also been busy making centerpieces,

wreaths, Christmas aprons, and other things. 

   I've had so many craft supplies in the kitchen,

that I decided to empty one of the largest tree boxes,

 to store the craft supplies in while I was working,

I used the flaps for dividers.  That is working very well.

 Christmas is my favorite holiday,

a Blessed time of year.

  

  For anyone that might want to make minature trees,       

you only need a saw, small round tree limbs to cut for the tree trunks,

a drill to drill a hole into each trunk,

and branches from an artificial tree. 

Insert the branch into the hole and spread

to resemble a 'Charlie Brown Christmas tree'. 

Wishing you the Blessings of Christmas wherever you are.

Trisha

Getting Ready for Christmas Caroling

Christmas Caroling Sets

   I've been pretty busy making more things for the booth.  I made these Christmas Caroling Collars & Bonnets, a couple of days ago and included a brass bell & songbook with each set.  I also made some Christmas aprons. 
   The weather has been colder than normal this year and I've been seeing that some are decorating for Christmas early.
   I thought I would make some Charlie Brown Christmas trees this afternoon.  That's something I think the children will enjoy.  Hope you are having a Blessed day wherever you are.
Trisha

Homespun Christmas

Homespun Christmas

   I have been busy making Christmas items for my booth.  Wreaths, trees, card holders, tree skirts, and the like.  Seems like more people are shopping early this year.  I do my crafting in the kitchen because the lighting is much better.

   I just get one project finished and take a load to the booth, and get everything cleaned up, then the next day I start another project. 

   I would love to do my work in the garage and not wreck my kitchen so often, but, I just can't see to sew, glue, or paint out there.
  
   Sometimes I feel sorry for my husband who never says anything, except, "You've sure got a lot of stuff."  I had company a couple of weeks ago and they stepped into the kitchen and looked at the stacks of wreaths in the floor, loads of ribbon, picks, ornaments, pinecones and greenery, all they said was, "Oh my goodness!"  Like my husband says, sometimes it is overwhelming.  Sure wouldn't want to put a picture up of what the kitchen looks like before I finish a project.  I cleaned the kitchen up yesterday, but, I really need to get started making more things tonight.  I love crafting, even if I have to do it in the kitchen; at least I am near the coffeepot and the refrigerator.  Hope you have a happy 'Homespun Christmas' this year.
Blessings, Trisha

Dishpan Cat

   This is our dishpan cat.  His name is Shep.  When the weather turns cold outside, we let him sleep in the garage.  He has his own box to sleep in, but, has found a new place to sleep in the dishpan on top of the old wood cookstove.  

Shep the Dishpan Cat

   Sometimes he is hard to find. he likes to climb up onto the top shelves and sleep between things we have stored there.  He is the best cat, we have ever had.  He never bothers anything, he just wants to be loved.  We thank God for our little dishpan cat.  Blessings, Trisha



Vintage Finds from Preston

   This past weekend we went on our first trip to
Preston, Ky.  for Court Days.  This is an annual

Vintage Finds 

event with vendors from all across the U.S.  It was a beautiful Fall day, and the people were very friendly. 
   We have been to Court Days at Mt.  Sterling a few times, but, really couldn't buy much because it was too crowded to look around.
   Preston was crowded as well, but, was spread out in a larger area so shopping was easier.  Getting items back to our vehicles was a little harder.  We used carts with rollers, and a heavy golf cart with the golf bag removed.
   We met our daughter there, and spent the day shopping with her.  We had a wonderful time, and bought a lot of stuff.
   I was drawn to the big chalk dog, I remember when I was growing up, most homes around here had one.  I love the old bottlecapper, the
vintage meat grinder, the old one cup sifter, and the vintage Pepsi Clock.  It took me a couple days to recuperate from all that walking and pulling carts.  We made so many trips to the vehicles and unloaded, I lost count.  We found some really good prices at Preston.  I was quite surprised.  Many vendors were overpriced, while the setup next to them was very reasonably priced.

       Hope you are having a Blessed Day, wherever you are,

Trisha 

Cupcake Candles

Cupcake Candles in the Making

   A beautiful Fall Sabbath, a fire glowing in the fireplace.  God's glory shines around us.  And time to play in the kitchen.  God is good. 

   I made these cupcake candles today by melting wax, layering allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, pouring into lined cupcake tins, with the wicks secured with dowel rods.


Cupcake Candles

   They look and smell

good enough to eat.

     God Bless You,

have a wonderful day,

                                 Trisha

I want to share the poem that was on my perpetual calendar this morning:

Tis such a narrow pathway,

yet there's room enough for two.

There's room to walk with Jesus

and for Him to walk with you.

You would loose Him on the broadway,

the crowd would press between,

and only on the narrow path

can your heart lean on Him.

( I don't know the author )



Jar Ring Pumpkins and a Cup of Tea

Jar Ring Pumpkins

    Yesterday I made these jar ring pumpkins and added them to the Booth today.  The first round of pumpkins I took in only lasted a few days, I hope these sell that well.



Tea Set made in Germany





    I found this nice tea set a couple of weeks ago and added it to the Booth today.  The weather is cooling some now and a hot cup of tea just might be what the doctor ordered.  The jar ring pumpkins are very easy to make.  I used 25 jar rings, turned them on end, and secured with wire or heavy string.  Some I painted with one color, then layered with another color, leaving part of the first color showing, some I covered with onion sacks, potato sacks, and mesh wire.  I used Spanish moss, fall foilage, flowers, rope. and ribbon for embelishments, I used short pieces of twigs for the stems.  Have yourself a cup of tea and make some jar ring pumpkins.  Would love to see what you come up with. 

 Blessings,  Trisha

Bountiful Blessings

  



   I found this felt poster at Goodwill a couple of weeks ago.  It really made my day.  It is one of my favorite writings.  I've had it posted on my blog from the start, but, never expected to find it in print.  God is good, He has given me another one of the desires of my heart. 


Fall Bouquet from my Garden





Bountiful Blessings, is my prayer for you,
Trisha

                          Clear blue skies, crisp autumn air, flowers from my garden, and a bountiful Fall Harvest, whispers God's love in such a special way.


   

Fall Zinnias, and Mom's Tatted Doilie 

Oh How I Love Jesus

            A beautiful Fall day,

time spent with family and friends,

   Blessed by God's mighty hand.

    A song is rising in my heart,

          'Oh how I love Jesus'

           and yes, indeed I do.

       May God's love surround,

             and Bless you, too. 

                    Trisha