Whats Goin On? :)

Hi Folks.

 Its been busy around here but not with anything fun or pretty to post.

It did give me time to visit many of you but no time to post anything here,

shame shame shame on Me.

We cleaned up the garden and got it ready for winter.

I keep getting up a bazillion leaves and when I look outside the next day,

their back~!

We had the carpets cleaned.  New desks are in place in the family room.

My new headboard and nite stands are painted but not yet waxed.

New garage door goes up today, I'm excited about that.

I still havent chosen the shrubs and trees I want for the front yard to replace the ones we had removed.

I have my ballard knock off mirrors half done and sitting against the wall in the dining room.

I have 2 custom babies in the works and their partically painted body parts are in plastic containers.

Here's the garage door we choose. I like that the upper section window grids match our actually windows.

It makes me crazy when the garage door grids are one design and the windows are another.

I want to look for the pretty black hardware I see on other folks doors:) 

This one is solid vinyl:) no more painting.   Insulated-help keep out the cold air woohooo

I am soooooooooooo tickled about this new addition to my home.

I found a few pictures for Debbie's copy cat party so its just a case of figuring out which one

I'll have time to complete. I didnt get to participate last time but I sure want to this time.

Keep your fingers crossed for me that I can get at least half the projects I have started- DONE:)

Thanks for visiting and if I dont post again soon, I'll just do lots of visiting with ya'll.

Love and Hugs and All Good Things to Ya's

Halloween Paperback Cuties

I know some of ya'll decorate for Halloween so I wanted to share this..
 Easy peasy and cheap-  just the kind of craft bloggers adore lol.. especially me..

I'm participating in Susan's Party.. Please go visit her and the other posters at her party. You'll love it~!
Susan~Between Naps on the Porch Party
The photo tells most of the tale.. material list below- BUT- I know the creative minds in Blogland will come up with all sorts of new and beautiful ways to make these even better..  Turn that creative gene loose Folks~!
 I cant wait to see what you do ...

Old paperback books
Hot glue gun
Black card-stock or construction paper~ stiffened fabric- or whatever makes your Halloween Heart sing:)
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For a cylinder-shaped pumpkin, fold in the outer edge of the book’s first page to line up with the spine; crease along the fold. Continue to fold each page of the book and both covers in this manner.

For a cone-shaped pumpkin, fold down the top outer corner of the first page to line up the top edge of the page with the spine; crease along the fold. Next, fold in the remaining outer edge of the page to line up with the spine and crease. Continue to fold each page of the book and both covers in this manner.

Hot-glue the front and back covers together. Cut facial features, leaves, stems, and tendrils from black card-stock or construction paper. Twist the stems and tendrils into desired shape. Hot-glue the pieces in place on the pumpkin.

 see ya soon
xoxoxox
Sonny

Sunflowers and Polka Dots~Fall Tag

In my stash again and playing with my table.  I forgot to say on my other post- ya'll are welcome to grab the fall tags I am posting, if you want them...  They are cute in emails and such.

   I was outside today and the leaves are changing color just a little.. The nights are cooler and I love that.

 I found this soup tureen at goodwill for 5.00 and since I like all things green, it just had to come home with me.

I put white beans and tea lights in my candle holders.

The polka dot ribbon added just the perk I needed.

here's this week tag for whomever might like it.

 Here are the party links I'll be joining.. Do go by and see these folks, you'll have a wonderful time.

Marty ~ A Stroll Thru Life ~ Tabletop Tuesday

Kim ~Savvy Southern Style~ Wow Us Wednesday

Thats all the fall for now folks.  I hope everyone is having a great week.
as always, thanks for visiting me. I means more than I can tell you.