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Saturday, October 29, 2005

Momma dressed YOU up this year! ROFL



Fou wore this pumpkin sweater ALL DAY.

This is Mao going over to check him out and to laugh in his ear as she didn't have to wear it that year!LOL

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Was so tiny...........



Going thru some older folders on the computer and came across this one of Mao and Fou kitty when we first got him! Look how tiny he was! heehee

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Too much of a good thing????




















Ok......so he of course didn't really all the candy!
The look on his face though was perfect to how I felt after eating it all! LOL

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Blends in well????




















I was in the other room one day and I heard this loud "scrambling" sound......went into the livingroom and couldn't see anything. I went to walk out of the room and from ABOVE I heard this "meow".......looked over at the coffin and there was FOU!
He had jumped from the back of the chair to get on top...the scrambling I had heard was his hind feet as he pulled himself up onto the top section! LOL
I had a bat hanging from the ceiling that was on a wire and spun around.....he was trying to catch it! LOL

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My Casket



I have always LOVED HAlloween!

Many a birthday present or Christmas present was some halloween object for my collection. It was really getting to where it needed a place to be stored. I asked Eric's dad, Charlie, if he would make me a bookcase. He said SURE...then I told him I wanted it shaped like a coffin! LOL

He built me this awesome casket! I painted the inside a deepr raspberry color and the rest is a flat black. I kept it out all year round with more and more goodies being added all the time!

Such an ice breaker when new folks would come to visit for the first time! ROFL

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Halloween Weekend







The band plays a Halloween dance tonight and I am so looking forward to going out.
Not dressing up this year......well......not in like "full costume mode".
I am wearing my long black suede skirt and an orange off the shoulder sweater.
My suede boots also.....and I even have a long black cape to wear!

OK.....so I guess I am dressing up! LOL

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Smell that???

SMELL THAT???? Aromatic herbs like rosemary, cinnamon, lavender can keep clothing and shoes smelling fresh. Cedar can even help protect woolens from moth damage.
**For your in your dresser, spoon a small amount of herbs into a beautiful old handkerchief, gather the ends, and tie with ribbon or twine. You can even hang this in your closet from a hanger!
**For your shoes, create a sachet that will help them retain their shape as well as freshen them... simply stuff herbs into a sock. LOL

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Do you hate the disp soap on the counter????

Dishwashing Liquid Bottles

When it’s kept in an attractive glass bottle, dishwashing liquid doesn’t have to be hidden under the sink. Decorative bottles and pour spouts are available at most housewares stores; vintage bottles work well too, as long as they are perfectly clean. Simply fill the bottle with dishwashing liquid, and top it with the spout. So much more pretty sitting next to the sink!


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How about these??????

I mentioned of the forum board at PRIMMART that I was willing to mention folks booths in my blog. Some folks opted to send me some info:)
Some of these ladies I don't know that well.....but I am always up for helping folks learn about new folks:) Some ladies I do know a bit better and I have mentioned them before in my blog.
MAke sure to drop by and look for them at the craft show!
http://www.ezcraftshow.com


***JJ's Creations.
Offering beautiful
silk floral arrangements for fall and the holidays.
Also offering some year round ones.


***Linda Walsh Originals - "Doll Patterns for Grown-up Girls!"
We are selling some of our E-Patterns in our booth.
Whether you are an experienced seamstress or beginner crafter you will love our patterns. Come and have some fun in our booth. Be sure to visit our main website at http://www.lindawalshoriginals.com as well.


*** Sweet 'Tater Primitives
Unique handmade primitive country gifts & decor for your home and office!


*** Linda Focht
http://www.ezcraftshow.com/shoppe/?sid=CraftsbyLinda
I am going to carry primitive and country items plus kits, pillow, cake, candy and country supplies.

*** lynnsheavenlyscentedcandles

*** The Contented Kitty
have little Homespun Quilts, just the size for your kitty or canine to snuggle
on, I even have one with a Christmas print, and shipping is FREE!!!

***WetNoseDog Bakery

My booth is going to have lots of holiday goodies, and everyday goodies too. I will have 2 new flavors for dogs.....Pumpkin Biscotti and Carobbean Cookies, a carob chip treat!

The holiday gifts will include ornaments, holiday decor, slippers, notecards, and other goodies that are all cat and dog related!! Whether you love cats or dogs or know someone who does, my booth IS THE PLACE to be!!

***MELT MY HEART

http://www.ezcraftshow.com/shoppe/?sid=MeltMyHeart
All items in booth are at sale prices, and I am offering free shipping on all orders over $35 from either my booth or site. If ordering from my site use code "holiday" for the free shipping discount.

MORE BOOTHS TO MENTION LATER IN THE SHOW:)

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Have you been shopping????

WOW ..... I have been slowly taking my time and going thru the booth at the Craft Show.
What talent these gals have! I am finding it tough to chose....so I have been shopping alot!LOL
No matter what you are looking for....I am sure you can find it in one of the booths.
I love the fact I have been shopping in my jammies! LOL

Happy Shopping!

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Thursday, October 27, 2005

Have you seen this???



You have seen her if you have checked out my craft show booth! Scoot yourself over to my booth and see all the other goodies I have been busy creating for the holiday season :)

http://www.ezcraftshow.com/shoppe/default.asp?sid=ThrutheAtticDoor


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Crunchy!

and this time I'm not talking about the autumn leaves! LOL
I am a huge fan of music and always have something playing on either my cd player or computer.
Right now.......the cd being played over and over is NICKELBACK.

These Canadian boys have it going on and I just love them!
I think I know all the words to their song "photograph"! LOL

Now I'm not talking...."tossing your head up and down crunchy/can't make out the lyrics thru the electric guitar"........just good old fashioned rock and roll crunch sound.

My sewing machine works really well when I have the pedal rocking to NICKELBACK! LOL


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You can pretend.........

that it is warm outside.....but you are fooling yourself!
The air in the afternoon is crisp. The leaves crackle under your shoes when you walk outside.
I have taken to wearing my sweaters and a light scarf around my neck to ward off the chills.
All my sandles have been boxed away till next summer......My fave boots come out this time of the year! heehee

The sun pokes her head thru the clouds some days...but her summer warmth is nowhere near close. Pumpkins sit upon the porch waiting to glisten with the frost.



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Whipping.......

The autumn leaves are all turned and whipping around the yard. There are reds and golds floating all over. A fave game at night for the cats is chasing the odd leaf that made it into the house stuck to someones shoe. LOL Across the kitchen floor and under the table.....too funny to watch.
I love this season!


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Saturday, October 22, 2005

Primmart's Next Craft Show

http://www.ezcraftshow.com/

The next craft show hosted by Primmart is just peeking at us around the corner.
I am excited to be taking part in this show :)
The dates are Oct 26- Nov 6 2005

There are over 250 venders this time round as well.....that is the largest turn out yet!
Get comfy! That is a lot of booths to look thru.....but just think...you can holiday shop in your PJ's.....nothing better then that!

Make sure to look for my booth under DOLLS!

I also am going to be mentioning "booth specials" from friends of mine in my blog DAILY....so make sure to stop back to my blog often....you might catch a special that is perfect for you.

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Pip Berry fun

I was so excited to also recieive from Sheila some pip berries!
(Thank you so much Sheila for spoiling me rotten!)

Pip berried are AMAZING! Its no wonder that so many prim artists use them in their goodies.
I have only seen really bad knock offs of them in my area and they still wanted an arm and a leg for them.
She sent me an array of different colors and I can't wait to start playing with these ones.
I have a strong feeling that you all will see them in my newest creations for my shop.
A couple ideas also will be showing up on the craft show starting next week.

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Fave Sweater LOL

Eric took me around the second hand shops last weekend and I found my new fave sweater!
I seem to always have it on now and can't imagine not having it now! LOL
Its a sweater jacket that is a great light grey knit and......its by Abercrombie and Fitch......I only paid .... $7 for it!!!!!!!
Got to just love when you get a wicked deal at a second hand shop!
Now I can still wear my cute tank tops and this sweater over top and be toasty warm! ROFL

Do you have a favorite sweater this time of year????

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Gramma Frans Fixins~~TARTS&More

http://www.grammafransfixins.com/home1.html

I was just blessed with getting a swap box from Sheila!
There are not enough words to even come close to explaining how awesome her stuff is!
The tarts that she sent me are the most awesome scents and the smell just FILLs the room!
I am addicted to them.
I also have a crazy habit of touching the wax once it starts to cool again and this stuff is so SMOOTH! LOL
If you are needing a new batch of tarts....then please...scoot over to her website and place an order.Tell her Cedara sent you over:)

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Without Her Sweater

Picture of Doll on EBAY




















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My First Auction!

Thats right my blog reading friends! I have my first ever doll up on Ebay right now!
I am so excited as I am really quite pleased with how she turned out.
She has a hat and sweater that can be removed so she can actually stay out all year round in your prim home!
She is part of a "wacky friday" brought to you by the Ebay group "Folk of Art Friends".
Please go check her out and let me know what you think!THANKS!

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Time Lapse again

Folks went away on vacation and I was busy doing a bunch of new sewing for things that are going to be coming around the corner at me quickly. had to place the blog on the back burner for a bit. The basement also flooded and gave me near 4ft of water down there! Mass panic for me but Eric saved the day! LOL
So all is calm again and flowing smooth.......back to the blog!

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Monday, October 10, 2005

Plain-n-Simple Creation



My friend Jackie(Plain-N-Simple) has outdone her self on this creation. She takes my breathe away and I asked her if I could blog about her. I want as many folks to see her as possible!

She is inspired by TimBurton's Corpse Bride!

Jackie....you are such an inspiration!

Sunday, October 09, 2005

John William Waterhouse



John William Waterhouse (1849-1917)

"Although often classified as a Pre-raphaelite for his style and themes, Waterhouse is truly a Neo-Classic painter. Some of Waterhouse's earlier works were focused on Italian themes and scenery, reflecting his love for his birth place. Later on, his works picked up the styles and classical themes of Pre-raphaelites such as Alma-Tadema and Frederick Leighton. Waterhouse went on to paint well over 200 paintings depicting classical mythogolgy, historical and literary subjects, particularly those of Roman mythology and classic English poets such as Keats and Tennyson. Femme fatale is a common theme in his works, as most are of beautiful elegaic women and of many men are victims."
http://www.jwwaterhouse.com/

I adore looking at this man's paintings and creativity. I find the imagery somehow touches something within me. I wanted to share in hopes that maybe it would touch something within one of you.


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Catches your eye



Its a door that has been painted! I have been going thru the folders on my computer and found this picture again. I had forgotten I had it. Since my sister is moving closer to home again....I think we may have to paint this. I can draw it out and she can paint it.......all the cool "prim" goodies we could include on the shelves!


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Bring on the gravy!



HAppy Thanksgiving!

I know that it is really tomorrow but I am cooking today and enjoying!

Too much waste on a whole bird so I am cooking up a breast and 2 legs. All the fixins are being made and I can not wait! The house is going to smell so yummy this afternoon. I also love the small turkey sandwich around midnight tonight! LOL Eric is coming over today to help me celebrate and maybe bringing a movie.......fingers crossed its a scary movie......it is ocotober ya know!


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Saturday, October 08, 2005

Blinkies



I have stumbled across a new addiction! You are going to see a bunch of funny blinkies soon added to the side of my blog! I hope they will make you laugh... and some I hope will make you think!

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Autumn in Nova Scotia


Autumn has fallen upon Nova Scotia strong just within the last week. The evenings are cooler and there is "almost" a frost some mornings. A real frost will be just around the corner for us.
The leaves are all changing into their fall brillance! I recharge my own battery when I start to see the reds and golds appear in the leaves.

I need to get some pumpkins to set out in the yard! I love this season most of all!

This is a picture of Bear River NS....my hometown.

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Wore my helper out! LOL



Think my helper Mao got tuckered out playing with the strings on the tags! heehee You can tell some serious crafting as been happening....look at the mess covering my bed!

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Sometimes it just turns out PERFECT!

The crafting mojo struck me yesterday after being gone for far too long.( Don't you hate the having no control over that!)
I mixed up my usual batch of witches brew to stain goodies with......and it turned out PERFECT!
The color.....the scent strength......I have been going around staining everything I can lay my hands on that I think needs to be grungy! LOL

I have a huge batch of fabric done now and a new batch of tags!

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They are coming HOME! :)



I am so excited to say that my sister and her family are going to be moving back to Nova Scotia!

They have been living in Ontario while her military husband was on a course.They got their posting notice and they are moving home to Nova Scotia next month! They will be only about 3 hours away from us now.

I can't wait to smoother them all with kisses!

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Missing



Sorry for the lack of writing! I had to take some time away as the words just were not flowing in my head the way that I wanted them to. Too much craziness mixed in. LOL

But the time away has me feeling refreshed and charged back up again. I am feeling creative both in my sewing and in my writings. Be ready to sit for awhile! LOL THANK YOU to those that emailed me and said you were missing my writings....it really meant alot to me.

You have lots to read!

Cedara

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