tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35468004234466985442024-03-13T15:19:32.143-07:00Mimi's This and ThatDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-70545262605011062982013-05-12T10:43:00.000-07:002013-05-12T10:44:18.958-07:00Some old craft kits.Terra, my oldest (38), at one time had an Etsy shop. She had all vintage items and when she moved, and closed her shop, she gave me her stuff to sell. One of the things she had was this vintage keepsake box kit. <br />
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It was from 1990.</div>
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So I decided to try to make it my way.</div>
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Here is the final box. </div>
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I finally finished it today. Took me forever to figure out how to do a french seam. I think it came out pretty cute.</div>
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I also want to wish all Mom's, a Happy Mother's Day today.</div>
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Ya'll take care, Diane </div>
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<br />Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-76194103134663194782013-05-07T04:01:00.003-07:002013-05-07T16:22:26.014-07:00Something prettyOver the weekend I made this pretty little shadow box. <br />
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Ya'll have a great day. <br />
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Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-16742244238744184482013-04-21T08:10:00.001-07:002013-04-22T16:39:09.038-07:00Supposed to be cleaning..........and getting rid of some of my stuff. My daughter and 2 grands are coming to stay in June until she gets everything ready to go to Hawaii...So I need space and need to give up my craft room. I don't mind. It can all go in hubby's closet (tee hee).....and the bedroom. <br />
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But in my quest to get this accomplished, I came across this.....Blue and yellow upholstery ticking.<br />
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And it was going to go in the thrift store pile. But.....I thought...WAIT.........I can whip up something out of it, after all, I GOT it at the thrift store to use...........<br />
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I have these dye cut hearts and cats that I bought 3 years ago, Again, to make something with them. <br />
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So, I just started cutting, and sewing, and glueing. Here's what I ended up with...</div>
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An Eyeglass case.......need that!</div>
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A couple of mini purses. I just covered over the craft purses from HL. </div>
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The banner & bags will soon be in my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Birdiesandlace"> Etsy</a> shop.</div>
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Linking to <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuseday.</a></div>
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Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-75034218476768309622013-04-09T18:04:00.004-07:002013-04-09T18:04:54.974-07:00paper flower door decorSaw this on Pinterest....isn't it cute. <br />
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Here is the website and tutorial on how to make this pretty and easy paper flower.<br />
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have a great evening.........Diane<br />
Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-88156096090187464262013-04-03T03:12:00.000-07:002013-04-03T03:12:02.370-07:00a Quilt giveaway<a href="http://mystitchingcoop.blogspot.com/">The Stitching Post</a> is having a giveaway. This pretty quilt! Go on over and check out the details!<br />
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Have a great day ya'll. Gotta get ready for work!<br />
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xoxo DianeDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-20752619449279897012013-03-30T12:46:00.002-07:002013-03-30T12:46:40.217-07:00Easter BagsThis year the grandkids are getting these Easter Bags from Grandma & Popo. <br />
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I went to Hobby Lobby this morning and picked up these canvas bags. The grand girls had been wanting a bag with their name on it so what better time than now! <br />
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Happy Easter weekend ya'll.....!<br />
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Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-16754604981046564722013-03-29T03:31:00.001-07:002013-03-29T03:31:22.373-07:00Easter Day BreakfastFor our Easter we always have this recipe on hand and ready to pop in the oven for brunch after church. It's an oldie but goodie and I ma sure you all have had this, but just in case, I am sharing it with you. There are many versions of this, Even a crock pot version! Enjoy and have a blessed Good Friday and Happy Easter!<br />
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<span lang="EN">OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE <br />
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6 slices bread, trimmed and cubed<br />
1 lb. sausage, cooked and drained<br />
1/4 c. green pepper, cooked (optional)<br />
4 oz. can mushrooms, drained (optional)<br />
1 c. Cheddar cheese, grated<br />
2 c. milk<br />
6 eggs<br />
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Got to meet alot of the team that performed his procedure this past December and we sat at the table of the first recipiant, Martha and her husband were so sweet. He was quite a devilish character and at 85 yrs young (he looked 65) he really entertained us. They served a nice buffet lunch with salmon, chicken, salad, fruit, asparagus, and berry shortcake for dessert.<br />
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Here are a few scans from my books I found. Feel free to save the images and use them any way you'd like. <br />
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I like the first one.<br />
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This little one was gnawing away last Saturday......She just got her first tooth this week!<br />
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Tristan, proudly showing off his broken wrist.....(from a razor scooter)<br />
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Brenna now 8 with her new Selena Gomez haircut!<br />
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And Jenna, I spy a little devilishness in this little one!<br />
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They're all coming over again today.....So another exciting busy and fun weekend with the G-kids!<br />
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I gotta go to a community yard sale today before the kiddoes arrive, hope to find something good!<br />
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Millie had such fun at Carol's dress form ball this year. And as promised, Millie's rose floral lamp shade (she used as a hat) is being given away to one lucky winner.<br />
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This shade is covered in some pink fabric I had left over from a pillow, vintage millinery, ribbons and this luscious rose.</div>
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Reminder too, Millie's dress will be for sale next week on Etsy shop with proceeds going to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, so be sure to check her out on my blog or visit <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/">The Polka Dot Closet</a> where you can see all the fabulous dress forms.</div>
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Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-637761938179179642013-03-09T11:25:00.001-08:002013-03-09T11:25:20.965-08:00Clark & Kensington free quartYa'll don't forget to head on over to your local Ace Hardware for your free quart of Clark & Kensington paint. <br />
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I got Shiloh on the left and bottom. And Toasty Tan right and top. I am going to finally paint the dining room. Can you guess which one I chose? <br />
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Shiloh wins. It's sort of a taupy grey.<br />
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The faded label on the side says it came from England at an antique store there.<br />
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It had an awful brown carpet cover, (forgot before pics)..... :(<br />
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I am also working on this old dresser. Again, no before pictures. <br />
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I removed all the old alligator varnish (denatured alcohol, so easy and no elbow grease needed)<br />
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A little of this and a little of that, dyed doilies, dyed cotton seam tape, some black trim and feathers from an old mask......Even some vintage milinery. She has a removable bustle bouquet. (the delicate dried roses could crush) This was fun to make.<br />
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Yes, Millie's been quite inspired and has really come out of her shell. LOL. Thank you Carol for sponsoring this wonderful event. If ya'll haven't heard, it's <a href="http://thepolkadotcloset.blogspot.com/">"The Polka Dot Closet's"</a> second annual dress form ball on March 11th. So fun to see everyone's creations!<br />
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Millie's dress will be up for sale in my Etsy shop following the ball. 100% of the sale will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The dress is made from a vintage coral slip. Most of the decoration is glued with permanent fabric glue and is not really meant to be worn by humans, but....hey....nowadays, anything goes right?! This dress would look great on a mannequin for display. Maybe in your shop...... <br />
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Wait, that's not all.......Millie is also going to have a giveaway.....what you ask? The pretty pink lamp shade. I will have a post after the dress form ball. You do not have to be a follower but having more friends tagging along makes it more fun. Stay tuned. <br />
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See ya'll at the ball......xoxo<br />
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<br />Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-24942797268083121372013-03-01T20:22:00.001-08:002013-03-01T20:22:45.440-08:00A fabulous giveawayI just bought a house a year ago and I love it......but I would pack up in a heartbeat for this! <br />
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Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-87616764492897531642013-02-14T03:31:00.002-08:002013-02-14T03:31:24.796-08:00UnconditionallyJohn,<br />
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I love you more than you could ever know. Through thick and thin, good times and bad, the ups the downs.....Our love is undying. Your illness has only strenthened our bond together and God willing, He will allow us another 20 years together. <br />
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Happy Valentines Day my love! I love you and your little dog too!<br />
Always yours,<br />
Diane<br />
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PS,thanks for the roses.......love them!<br />
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A work in progress and the pictures are difficult to tell but hte color is a beautiful golden yellow. The curtains are garage sale finds and I laid this floor myself! </div>
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I sit there and say, Holy Cow. What was that.... It is gone...... I don't feel it still. What should I do?? So I do what any other sensible person should do, I get up tell my supervisor I dont feel well.......and I get in the car and <strong>drive</strong>.....for crying out loud! <br />
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I had to get to Houston's famous Medical Center 15 minutes away. I park in the parking garage because the emergency area says you will be towed if your car is there longer than 15 minutes. I cant get towed. I walked to the ER, checked in, called hubby who instantly panicked......so now I am worried about him driving up the Med Ctr. My BP was sky high, even with my new meds. But, I had an overnight stay, and my heart checked out fine. Had a scary medication stress test. Ever have one? That was an experience. The final diagnosis........esophageal spasm. <br />
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OK girls. So when they say if you feel like you are having heart burn or indigestion pain, it could be a heart attack. So friend to friends, take nothing for granted. and for petes sake, don't drive yourself to the hospital.<br />
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I thought I put up all my Christmas decor.......I just noticed this on my skinny little mantel. I think I will leave them awhile. See if anyone else notices.<br />
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DianeDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08349145224100866843noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3546800423446698544.post-18467630078211468992012-12-12T04:15:00.004-08:002012-12-12T04:15:55.022-08:00success!The new valve is a success. My hubby is as good as new again thanks to God.<br />
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The doctors at MD Anderson Cancer Center and UT Physicians Valve Clinic, have all contributed to my husbands care and we both truly appreciate all they have done and continue to do for us and others. They have him approved for this procedure as a case study. (scary words) But in truth, this is cutting edge technology. I would rather have a valve replaced this way, than being cut and cracked open. <br />
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My John..........before and after his cancer diagnosis. He lost 8 inches in height. now we can kiss with no tips toes!!!!<br />
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