The Prayer of a Child

After Christmas dinner yesterday,

two year old Jeremiah asked

for another cookie; and was told by

his mother to ask a Blessing over his cookie,

Jeremiah bowed his little head and said,

" Thank you Jesus, cookie eat."

Such a simple little prayer, yet so touching,

 because it came from the heart of a child.

Have a Blessed day,

Trisha

Peppermint Fudge, Looks are Deceiving

Peppermint Fudge, Looks Good, Doesn't It?

   For a couple of months,
I've been seeing posts on Pinterest, and other recipe sites raving about peppermint fudge.

   I thought I would try some today.  I used my favorite fudge recipe
 and added chipped peppermint candy. 
A big mistake.

   My usual fudge is smooth, creamy, and delicious; but, this my friends tastes like it was made with chalk, or wallpaper paste.

   My husband tried a piece, and when he took a bite, a peppermint chip stuck in his tongue, and he said his first thought was, well, I bit it, and it bit me back.

    I also tried Egg Nog Cake,  it actually tasted good, but, was a little heavy.  The next time I make it, I won't put egg nog in the batter, but, will mix it into the frosting.  I hope your holiday recipes are turning out better than mine. 
Just a little FYI, because looks are deceiving. 

Blessings. Trisha





Don't Let the Hours of Christmas, Pass

a Christmas poem by:  Pat Goodin

Don't Let the Hours of Christmas, Pass

Don't let the hours of Christmas pass,

'till you've given your heart to Christ, at last

We've never been promised another Christmas day,

not even a moment; they can all fleet away.

We sing the carols of Christmas now,

with hearts of joy, and lifted brow.

But, of Whom we sing, some don't consider,

the fire in hell is real, and Heaven's gates do glitter.

Jesus Christ, is your Christmas gift,

from God's throne, He was sent.

Say one prayer this Christmas day, and

Don't let the hours of Christmas pass away.

Let's praise the Lord while we can!!!  For He is worthy!!!

Have a Blessed and Holy season, Trisha

Tobacco Stick Sled

Tobacco Stick Sled

   We went to a flea market in a nearby town today and found some interesting things.  This is a sled made out of old tobacco sticks.  We also found a very large ladder rack twined with grapevines, and a smaller ladder rack made from tobacco sticks.  I think I will try to make some of these a little later. 
   We found a lot of old stuff, railroad buckets, porcelain, vintage salves in tins, and jars with great labels, and lots more.  Will try to share some of that with you next time.

   Hope everyone is enjoying this Blessed Holy season.
Trisha

Vintage Linen from the 1930's

Vintage Linen

 

   I found this lot of vintage linen at the local flea market last month.  Some of it is really old, and I first thought it was Civil War Era, but, after further checking I realized that most of it was from the 1930's and beyond. 

1930's Vintage Linen

  

   There's just something about old linen that draws me.  When I'm starching and ironing it,  I feel like a little girl playing with paper dolls.

   I know I'm not alone in my love for linen, because it doesn't last long in my booth.  Seems like it flies off the shelves.   

Have a Blessed day, Trisha 

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