New Frames Just Listed In My Etsy Store!

Hey Guys! I just wanted to tell you that I have listed several new frames in my Etsy store and will be listing more. I have recently been selling them here on my blog, but decided it might be easier to list them and you can purchase them from there. However, you can e-mail me if you would like a custom frame or if you would rather send a check. Here are some examples of what you will find in my store...

"Santa's on his way frame"

This frame is done in a 3d manner and is embellished with lots of pretty ribbons and jingle bells in the bow. It has a beautiful sleigh inside the glass and reads Santa's on his way" in red glittered letters. It is so fun and whimsical! I usually put one in my bookcase, but these would look great almost anywhere and would make a unique gift!

"Christmas Tree Noel Frame"

This frame is also done in a 3d manner with a glittered "Noel" behind the glass and a rhinestone tree in the middle of the bow. I love using several different ribbons!

"Embroidered Ribbon Frame"
This is my first year to make these type of frames for Christmas. You can put your own photo in them. This one is very elegant! The ribbon is embroiderd and is some of the prettiest I've seen.
"Elegant Butterfly Frame"
I have sold several of these frames recently personalized with an initial. The ribbon I am using is very good quality and is absolutely gorgeous! I am very picky and only want to use the best! The gold butterfly is so pretty too.

"Elegant Bee Frame"
This frame can also be personalized with an initial of your choice or can be left empty for your own photo. I love the blacks and golds together!

Please visit my Etsy store located on the left hand side right under my profile to see these frames and many more. You can click on any of the photos and it will take you directly to my store. Thanks for your visit!!

My New Pillows~ and New Frames are on their way!

Hey guys! I'm in a better mood now after finding out the good news about my hubby! Thank you all for your uplifting comments, I really appreciate your concern. The whole family feels like a weight has been lifted!

Now for some decorating... As you can probably see I took the zebra pillow back (the one in my header). I bought two of them and I just wasn't satisfied. When Kevin and I were up north for one of his appointments we went to the Mall. I found the black pillows and leopard and zebra pillow at Dillard's and the round ones at Tuesday morning. I was thrilled to find these! Most of you remember the black "B"pillow I made, I felt like I needed black on the sofas to tie everything together and balance out the room. Plus I am loving black right now!

The room is much more tied together now. I was hoping the rug and pillows wouldn't be to much pattern in the room. It's alot, but for some reason I don't mind it. I think it's because the sofas are solid. I bought this glass bowl at Hobby Lobby because I thought it was really neat and had a zebra look to it. That's what made me want some zebra pillows!

I feel that touches of black really ground a room and adds a little bit of sophistication, it also makes a statement. I have read that every room needs a little bit of black to sharpen everything else. I guess that makes since!

I wanted to give you a little peek at a few new frames. I will be listing around 35 in my Etsy store in the next couple of days. I have been busy! I look forward to showing you all of my newest creations!

This is just a peek! Be sure and stop back by on Saturday. I should have them listed by then if my schedule goes as planned. I will be decorating a house for Christmas tomorrow so I will be sure to take pictures. Can you believe it's almost that time! Over the next several weeks I will be showing you some of the homes I decorate, frames, how to make a tree topper, and much more so be sure and stay tuned....

Thanks for your visit!!

Update on my Hubby...over all pretty good news!

Over all we got good news today! We went to the doctor and found out Kevin has a neurofibroma. Definition: a tumor that is usually benign that consists of nerve fibers and connective tissues, caused by an abnormal proliferation of schwann cells.

The doctor is sure that it is a benign tumor that will not need to be removed at least for the time being. It is located towards the bottom part of the spine by the colon and bladder. The only reason they would need to remove it is if it is still growing and starts affecting other organs or leg movements. The doctor thinks he has had it since he was little and he believes it has stopped growing. It measures more than 4 inches! It's big! He says it does not have the characteristics of becoming malignant down the road but will keep a watch on it. He will go back in 6 months to have another MRI to check the growth. As long as it stays the same he is in good shape. All in all great news...I know it could have been much worse. We are praising God! Thank you again for all of your prayers!

Halloween...Christmas... and a Wonderful Giveaway!

Hey Guys! I hope you all had a fun Halloween! We sure did... Chase had some friends over and I took them trick-or-treating. There were tons of kids everywhere! We gave out 6 big bags of candy, wow! Chase is the one on the left dressed as a ninja. They had a blast! See my spooky eyes in the mums...lol.

I put the jack-o-lantern in the wreath for Halloween. I also attached a spider to the bottom. When there is movement he drops down and his eyes flash! hehehehe! The kids get a kick out of it, I've had it for a couple of years now.

Sassy was tired after trick-or-treating. She sat here the rest of the night and watched the kids come to the door.
She sure did get alot of compliments in that costume! This is her second year to be Snow White, we will have to come up with something different next year.

Lets move on to Christmas...here is a mesh/ribbon wreath I just finished. Some of you have said that you can't find the mesh. Our Hobby Lobby has it, but it's in a square package rather than on a roll and it's not as thick. Some local gift shops carry it around here. I just happen to luck into it at a closeout store. I was surprised because it is really popular right now. I would check your local florists, I bet they will be carrying it this year. I bought the ribbon and centerpiece at Hobby Lobby.

Now for a wonderful giveaway! Many of you probably know my friend Melissa from Melissa's Heart and Home. She is having a very generous giveaway...look at all of that great stuff!
You don't want to miss out on this one! Be sure and pay her a visit!!

Thank you all for stopping by!!

Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Halloween guys! I think I've already gained a pound from all the candy I've been eating! lol... I hope you all have some fun plans for tonight. I will be taking Chase trick-or-treating with some friends while Kevin stays home and hands out TONS of candy. It's supposed to be a nice night so I'm sure the streets will be overflowing with little ghosts and goblins!

I've been busy the last two weeks making lots of items for my Etsy store and my upcoming Christmas shows. I will also be decorating houses for Christmas starting the second week of November, so I will have alot to show you in the next several weeks!

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Thank you all for keeping my hubby in your prayers. He has an appointment with the neurosurgeon on Wednesday morning. We are being patient but things are moving so slow! I'm sure we will know something on Wednesday and it will all be good news.
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Oh...if you made a ribbon/mesh wreath I would love to see it!

Have a safe and happy Halloween!!

Tutorial on Ribbon/Mesh Wreath...Easy!

Hey Guys! Thanks for all the nice compliments on the pumpkin arrangements and ribbon/mesh wreaths! Alot of you wanted to know how to make the wreaths, you are about to see just how easy they are. In my last post I really didn't know what the netting/ribbon was called...it's called poly mesh. I bought this at a local store that carries a little bit of everything. I know Hobby Lobby carries something similar, but I haven't checked Michael's. My friend Sherry saw my last post and really liked the wreaths and wanted me to make one similar, so I thought this would be the perfect time to show you how to make one for yourself. Here are the supplies... of course you can choose whatever you like. You will also need some sissors for cutting the ribbon, wire and a glue gun to attach the centerpiece.

I started with a basic grapevine wreath...
First I cut eight pieces of the mesh and simply tied them around the wreath. (about 1 yard each)
As you can see I alternated the two colors.
Then I started tying the ribbon in knots in between the mesh. I believe each piece is about a half yard, also be sure and cut the ends of the ribbon into a triangular shape.

I kept adding the three different ribbons alternating them all around the wreath. Next I started fluffing out the mesh to give it a fuller look. I realized it needed a little more fullness so I added a few more pieces of mesh. The last thing to do is add the centerpiece with a piece of wire. I used a little bit of hot glue to secure it on the sides. See there...all of you can make this!! It's so easy! The mesh naturally curls and is pretty easy to work with. You can fluff it out or squish it in to make it smaller.

I hope I explained everything ok... if you have any questions you can leave me a comment or e-mail me. Good Luck!!

~Fresh Flower Pumpkins and Ribbon Wreaths~

Hey Guys! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! Thank you again for your continued prayers for Kevin. He's feeling pretty good and is not having much pain, thank goodness! It might be a few weeks before we hear about the "mass" but I will let you know as soon as we do. We are still confident everything will be ok.

Getting on with everyday life...I helped a sweet lady decorate for a fall party yesterday. I made fresh flower arrangements in pumpkins for the centerpieces. I used all kinds of fall flowers including sunflowers, gerbera daisies, mums, lillies and even picked some of the greenery from outside. After I finished I noticed the bottom looked waaaaay to plain so I added different ribbons around the base of the flowers. You guys know how much I love ribbon!! I also used wide fall colored netting along the center of the table and added fresh mini pumpkins, gourds and dried corn.

I made this one for her island, it's a little taller. I love her pumpkin placemats and candles. Cute! If you inlarge the picture you can see a fun frame in the background ;)
I made these wreaths for her front doors. She wanted something different and she loves that wide netting.
These are simple to make...I just tied the netting and ribbons all around the grapevine wreaths and hung the signs with wire in the middle. Easy! She loved how they turned out.

Maybe this gave you some ideas...thanks for stopping by!!