Pretty Autumn Wreath

A Big thanks to all who have been patient with me, and my non posting! Ughh!! Seriously...It's making me crazy, but I just have to hold on a little longer...

Anyhoo, (as usual when school starts) I have been crazy busy. Time has been flying by. I can't believe fall is just around the corner. That makes me really, really, really happy! It's my favorite time of the year, and it's pages are full of my favorite colors!! REDS, ORANGES, and even a little GREEN!

Usually, my fall wreath is orange/red, but this year i went the olive green route. I wanted the wreath to match my new beautiful porch bench pillows, so I used the extra fabric to make a couple of the fabric rosettes. My mother-n-law had given me some burlap, two slightly different shades of khaki (one being alllllmost a greenish color), so I used it for rosettes, also. Of course, I thought I would need a small pop of red, so my final rosettes were made with a pattern that had red/orange in it. (Kind of hard to tell in these pics.) Once I made the rosettes and hot glued them onto the wreath (4.99 at Michael's) it seemed like something was missing. I just happened to have purchased some "Autumn Hydrangea" blooms for another project, and they just happen to match my wreath perfectly! YAY! NOW, the wreath was complete.

Everyone have a fabbbbbbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuuulous weekend!!

Trying to get back on track- :)

Tracy

um...yeah...Hi there.

I am kind of embarrassed. Why, you ask? Weeeellllllllllllll, it's kind of been a while since I have posted. There is a valid reason, really. I recently traded in my Mac laptop for a Mac ipad. We will be getting a Mini Mac desktop soon, but until then...the ipad is it. It's totally awesome.....BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTT...I am still trying to figure it out. The part that's getting me right now is the photo part. I can't upload my photos to it, so that makes it really hard to post. After this long hiatus, I have finally decided that I am going to upload my pics at work, and go from there until the Mini Mac arrives. Ughh. Pain. In. The. Neck. My work computer is a PC and I am a TOTAL MAC GIRL. I have no idea how to work the photo program on this computer, so please please please be patient. :)

Ok, glad I have that out of my system. Now, on to today's post.... My sister-in-law is getting married in a few weeks, and I have been whipping some stuff up for her. Instead of a guest book where folks traditionally just sign their name, she wanted some small slips of paper to be available with pens. Guests are to write a little something to the happy couple. She found some pens on Etsy.com, but I offered to make them for her, and they turned out pretty cute!

The pics above are from my phone, and are pretty sorry. I apologize....seriously.

OHHHHHHHHHHHH!! I almost forgot! My friend, Kristy from Pocketful of Poise, and I were accepted to participate in CHATTY CRAFTY! We are sharing a booth, and so very excited!

More Great Jewel Kade Deals You Can't Miss!!

My mom is also a Jewel Kade stylist, and when she saw that I sold some retiring charms, she wanted to get in on the action! Here is her collection of retired charms she wants to send out into the world to make room for her new items. Again....this is a win-win. She gets space, and you get a phenomenal deal on some beautiful collectibles! Leave a comment, or email me at violetpixi@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing a charm...or two.:)












This beautiful Christmas tree charm now $ 24!











Smell my feet, Halloween charm now $18!











This Christmas carol charm is now $19











Peace, hope, and joy charm ,from the holiday series, now $15!











The Santa baby charm is now $19!











The Vintage Flag is now $20!











The Red Brilliance is now $24!











The Ferris Wheel is now $14!











The Garden Girl is now $24!











Know anyone with the initial 'V' ? This Eiffel Tower charm is $14!

I have a few more I will post tomorrow....I don't have all the pics yet.

Thanks everyone, and have a JK charming day!-
Tracy

Thank You, No...Thank You.

My sister-in-law is getting married next month, and she asked me to make a few things for her wedding. Before you even think it...say it...yes...I realize it looks pretty darn distressed. She has a vintage vision for her wedding, so she wanted the "Thank You" sign (for the couple to hold during a pic, then later send out with thank you cards) to look very worn and old.

It was really easy to make. I bought the wooden plaques at Hobby Lobby, and painted them cream. I painted the words using a paint pen (I suck using a brush), then I took some good ole sandpaper to the plaque. I concentrated in certain areas, like the corners, edges, and places within the word. For the final touch, I watered down some black paint and brushed it over the entire plaque patting it dry with paper towel.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Monday!!-

Tracy

Photography Challenge 4: Seared & Stuffed Red Peppers

In our household, my husband does most of the cooking. He is a bit of a foodie, and loves to give his dinners creative presentation. (That's why I love him.) Last night, he made this beautiful dish that was as YYYYUmmY as it was PrEttY! I couldn't tell you how he cooked it (sorry!), but he prob. couldn't either. He just goes with it, and it usually works for him.

Seared and Steamed Red Peppers stuffed with beef, rice, and beans topped with a slice of tomato and cheese. Sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips on the side, and that thing sticking straight up out of the red pepper? It's fried Pepper Jack cheese....OMG....SO.Darn.Good.

Linking to:

Easy Peasy Blueberry Cobbler!!

Deeeeeeeeeeeelicious Blueberry Cobler.
OH! and Easy. ohhh so easy.

This is a seriously summer dessert, and have had a hankering to make a cobbler for weeks. This is as easy as it gets, folks. (As all good summer things should be...)

Here's what you need:
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup self-rising flour
1 stick of butter
1 qt. fruit... I went with blueberries...

Here's what you do:
* Heat oven to 350 degrees
*Melt butter in baking dish.
*Mix milk, flour, and sugar thoroughly. Pour into baking dish evenly over melted butter.
* Pour blueberries over batter.
*Bake for 1 hour.
* Serve with yuuuuuummmmmmy Vanilla ice cream.

Did I mention easy?

Yields 6-8 servings....try not to eat ALL of them. It will be a difficult task.

Jewel Kade: Biggest Sale YET!!!

Hello everyone! It's your LUCKY LUCKY day!!
This week I am making room in my JK bag for pieces from the new catalog! How could this be good for you? Well, let me just tell you...
I am selling some holiday and retiring charms for SUPER SUPER prices! Scroll down and check them out.
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These three charms (Lucky Charm, Jack-o-Lantern, and Let it snow) were originally $36.00 each. Now they are only $13.00 each!
(All three are 1"x 1" with glitter and beveled glass.)
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Happy Halloween (left) was originally $38.00, and now it's $15.00
(.75" x 2.5" with Swarovski crystal drop)

Candy Cane (right) was originally $28.00, and now it's only $12.00!
(.5" x 2")

The Glitter Rose (left) and American flag (middle) were originally $42, and are now $18.00 each.
The Christmas Tree was originally $48, and is now only $22!
(All are 1.5" x 2",have glitter and beveled glass.)

These are all initial charms with the initial 'T'.
*The far left is the Emma, originally $24, this one is now $8.00! (1" x 1")

*The second from left is the Small Brooke, originally $26.00, and this one is $10.00!
(.75" x .75" with glitter)

*The Large Brooke was originally $28, and is now $12.00! (1" x 1" with glitter & beveled glass)

*The far right is the Bronte, originally $38.00 and is now $15.00! (1" x 2" with glitter,beveled glass, and swarovski crystal drop)

The Small Teardrop Crystal, originally $15, is now $8! The Black and White Peace, originally $ 46, is now $20! (1.5" x 1.5" with beveled glass)

The Double Hearts (left), originally $32.00, is now $15.00! (19" long)
The Antique Sparrow (antique gold), originally $28.00, is now $12.00! (25" long with 30mm pendant)

These are all beautifully handcrafted, and would make wonderful gifts for yourself or others!

This sale is first come, first served, so email me or leave a comment ASAP to get yours!!

Violetpixi@gmail.com

Have charming day-

Tracy