tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59303485396850540182024-03-05T01:10:55.275-06:00Sweet Tea PleaseLeah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-89969954668898061012013-02-07T10:37:00.001-06:002013-12-06T10:27:14.045-06:00Winter Beauty in the Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This romantic and delicate beauty is a recent addition to my flower garden. And it is in full bloom right now! If you do not reside in the Southeast, it may come as a surprise to you that flowers are blooming in January and February. But this little beauty is a bright spot in the middle of winter. It is so well loved that it is our state flower.</div>
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I am posting more about the beautiful Camellia over on the <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/beautiful-camellia.html">Andrea Howard Blog</a> today. Hop on over for more photos and info!</div>
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<br />Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-16670722797992853682013-02-03T08:14:00.000-06:002013-02-03T08:14:48.767-06:00Psalm 101:3For many years, we have had Psalm 101:3 printed near our television. It is a great reminder to us of God's command to purity in all of life, including what we watch. The verse was printed on a tent card made of card stock paper. I picked it up at a teacher's conference one year at the <a href="http://www.almenconi.com/">Al Menconi</a> booth.<br />
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The tent card has stood guard and been our reminder for more than 10 years now. It is beginning to show wear and tear. So, I sat down with my trusty Photoshop and favorite fonts to create a new one this week.<br />
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Perhaps you need/want this reminder in your house. Just click on the photo below and print on 8.5 X 11 card stock paper. Cut the paper 7" from the top of the page, then fold in half to create a tent card.<br />
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<br />Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-42554074001563590472013-01-31T20:14:00.000-06:002013-02-03T07:00:13.438-06:00Book Review: Fearless<blockquote class="tr_bq">
Reading is one of my favorite things to do. I remember my Grandmother teasing me, because I spent too much time reading. Occasionally, she would shoo me outdoors to get some exercise. Today, all of the duties of my adult life don't afford me as much time to read, but I try to get a good book or two in every once in a while. </blockquote>
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Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-51379034480313213262013-01-25T10:00:00.000-06:002013-12-06T10:31:31.443-06:00More Pretty Dishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This week I had a LOT of fun being a part of a mini-series over at the Andrea Howard Blog in which we told the stories behind the fine china we own. If you missed those, you can read about <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/classic-white-nordic-by-j-meakin.html">Classic White Nordic</a>, <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/royal-albert-old-country-roses.html">Old Country Roses</a>, and <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/rosalinde-by-theodore-haviland-new-york.html">Rosalinde</a> by following the links.</div>
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In preparation for the stories, I took a LOT of pictures! There were many that I could not include in my posts, but had to post somewhere. So I am posting them here.</div>
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These are of my Grandma's wedding china. I packed them up and took them to a nearby orchard for a photo shoot.</div>
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I love the contrast between the delicate porcelain and the rustic barn. And, there was something fun about placing a formal setting on the ground in the middle of a field.<br />
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While my friend, Amanda, and I were photographing this beautiful cake plate, we noticed that the handle had an awesome reflection in it.<br />
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On closer inspection, it became evident that the handle was reflecting the surrounding field and nearby barn and was reflecting it upside down!</div>
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And last, but definitely not least, is this shot. It is my absolute favorite of all the photos I took! I can't stop looking at it. It makes me grin!<br />
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Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-19814464320344225002013-01-24T11:51:00.002-06:002013-12-06T10:33:55.437-06:00My Grandma's Wedding China<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am over at the <a href="http://andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/rosalinde-by-theodore-haviland-new-york.html">A</a>ndrea Howard Blog today, finishing up our mini-series on fine china. Today's showcase is extra meaningful to me, because it is the china which my Grandma chose upon her wedding in 1932. Head on over to the Goddess for <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/rosalinde-by-theodore-haviland-new-york.html">more info and pictures</a>.<br />
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Join me back here tomorrow for some more of my favorite pictures from the photo shoots of china. Who knew photographing dishes could be so fun!Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-16757369207662062732013-01-22T11:00:00.000-06:002013-12-06T10:35:46.597-06:00Wedding Fine China<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am showcasing my china pattern today <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/classic-white-nordic-by-j-meakin.html">over at Andrea Howard Blog</a>. In fact, Andrea and I are having a mini-series of sorts over there. We are talking about the fine china we own and adore. We are sharing how they came into our possession and the special people behind them. Today, I shared my wedding china. On Thursday I'll show you my Grandma's wedding china. So if you love all things pretty, click on over and feast your eyes!Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-63818099278962440382013-01-17T07:22:00.000-06:002013-12-06T10:37:23.985-06:00Wedding Cake Table Decorations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A friend's daughter recently asked me to help recreate a photo she found on Pinterest of a lighted table for use at her wedding reception. After searching the internet for tips on how best to do this, and finding none, I decided to create a tutorial. <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/decorating-cake-table-with-lights-and.html">You can read this tutorial over at the Andrea Howard Blog</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">In a cold and crowded stall</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Mirror of the Father's glory</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Lies beside her in the straw</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">He is Mercy's incarnation</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Marvel at this miracle!</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">For the Virgin gently holds</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The Glorious Impossible</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Love has come to walk on water</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Turn the water into wine</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Touch the leper, bless the children</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Love both human and divine</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Praise the wisdom of the Father</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Who has spoken through His Son</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Speaking still, He calls us to</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">The Glorious Impossible</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Hallelujah</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Hallelujah</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Hallelujah</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Glorious Impossible</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span class="b-lyrics-from-signature" style="color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.5em;">[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/g/gaither_vocal_band/glorious_impossible.html ]</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">He was bruised for our transgressions</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">And He bears eternal scars</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">He was raised for our salvation</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">And His righteousness is ours</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Praise, oh praise Him, praise the glory</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Of this lavish grace so full</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Lift your souls now and receive the</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Glorious Impossible!</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Hallelujah</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Hallelujah</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Hallelujah</span><br style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;">Glorious Impossible</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"><b><i>Merry Christmas from Sweet Tea, Please!</i></b></span>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-11242168744383003802012-12-19T01:00:00.000-06:002012-12-19T01:00:03.935-06:00God With Us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-79812904497552136072012-12-07T09:03:00.000-06:002013-12-06T10:40:00.800-06:00Photo FridayThe <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/">Andrea Howard Blog</a> has a special post most Fridays. She calls it <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Photo Friday</i></span>, and she posts a beautiful photograph that she has taken. I always enjoy seeing her photos, and am excited that this week, she is posting one of my photos on her Photo Friday! Would you like to see the photo? <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/photo-friday-35.html">Follow me over here.....</a>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-56890070394091965212012-11-21T09:00:00.000-06:002012-12-07T09:04:09.993-06:00The Crafty CarolineIn March, I posted<a href="http://leahbellesworld.blogspot.com/2012/03/handmade-camera-strap.html"> here </a>on the blog about the custom made camera strap covers I was having fun making for friends and family. It turns out that I am still receiving occasional orders. I am also still having fun designing and making these straps.<br />
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In the March post, I mentioned the possibility of creating an Etsy shop. So, I am here to announce that I have opened a small shop. It is known as <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyCaroline">The Crafty Caroline.</a><br />
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but also pretty zipper pouches<br />
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The clipboards are crafted by my daughter. She and I are excited to be crafting alongside each other!<br />
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Please take a moment to hop on over to Etsy and see if there is anything in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftyCaroline">The Crafty Caroline</a> that suits your fancy!Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-60487460766519564362012-11-20T07:11:00.001-06:002013-12-06T10:43:29.980-06:00Fearless Women<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%;">I reviewed this book and the many reasons it thrills me for the <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/fearless-women.html">Andrea Howard Blog</a> last week. So, to learn more about this book, how you can order one AND how you can contribute to the next one, <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/fearless-women.html">click on over HERE!</a></span></div>
Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-78810553472750525442012-10-25T11:06:00.000-05:002013-12-06T10:47:26.724-06:00Goddess of EatsI have this friend. She's owns a catering business and makes the most beautiful cakes. She has a blog, Andrea Howard Blog (You can read more about our relationship <a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/many-hands-make-light-work.html">here</a>).<br />
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She recently asked me to guest post occasionally on her blog. I am thrilled to do this for many reasons, but the main one is that daily posting on my own blog has become too big of a job for me. So, an occasional deadline for her blog motivates me to get to typing (and taking pictures) without overwhelming me.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Today is my first post, and it is about boiled peanuts. Boiled peanuts are a loved snack in our region of the United States and one that I am glad to have discovered. I wrote about it on Sweet Tea Please back in 2007 (<a href="http://www.leahbellesworld.blogspot.com/search?q=peanuts">check it out here)</a>, but my new post on Goddess of Eats goes into more detail and includes a new recipe. So, please head on over to Goddess of Eats and read<a href="http://www.andreahowardblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/boiled-peanuts.html"> my guest post.</a> While you are there, you MUST look at all her luscious recipes.</span>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-8974284596172069702012-03-22T16:49:00.000-05:002012-03-22T16:49:35.567-05:00Handmade Camera Strap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgWAb9Rq_zKhl2qmbp1FWE6P_ERofloB-lC7lG61Aa-PrBXYK9vQg39LGst9WS8MJvqlQI9jg-iYc9nFxNPbbeM4c4VYWQDEnFt8Ot7eeYDPRsFueBwyRnTaIGi0NmNHQXHxxfmUdI2g/s1600/2012-03-17_16-16-46_177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgWAb9Rq_zKhl2qmbp1FWE6P_ERofloB-lC7lG61Aa-PrBXYK9vQg39LGst9WS8MJvqlQI9jg-iYc9nFxNPbbeM4c4VYWQDEnFt8Ot7eeYDPRsFueBwyRnTaIGi0NmNHQXHxxfmUdI2g/s320/2012-03-17_16-16-46_177.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Lately I've had a lot of fun with my sewing machine! I give all the credit to my sis-in-law, April! One day, in half jest, she asked. "I wonder if one of my sisters or sister-in-law who know how to sew would make me one of these." She showed me a picture of an adorable ruffled strap. The little bit of challenge in her question was all it took to get me to agree to do it!<br />
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I started surfing the web for ideas and after tuning up my sewing machine (literally....had to take the dusty thing in to a repair shop), got started. It took a couple of tries to get the strap just right, but I am pleased with the final result.<br />
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One friend, <a href="http://www.shawnanigans.net/">Nancy</a>, asked if I would make one that could be removed from the camera without having to take the strap off the camera. She needed something more versatile for her photography job. Accepting her request as a challenge (can you tell that I kinda like a little challenge?), I started scheming and researching. The result is the B&W strap you see above. I have to admit that I love how it turned out! You can read what she thinks about the strap <a href="http://www.shawnanigans.net/2012/03/22/handmade-camera-strap-loveliness/">here</a>.<br />
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One of the things that makes this sewing project fun is that there is much room for creativity. I love to browse the fabric store looking for matching fabrics and ribbons to make the next cute strap.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shawnanigans.net/">Nancy</a> also encouraged me to open an Etsy shop. Even though that is a tad bit scary to me, I agreed to look into it. We will see what happens!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-28236065309667924592011-05-24T14:54:00.004-05:002011-05-24T14:54:00.339-05:00More Easter GoodiesEaster was a fun season for us! Not only did we make our traditional Resurrection Rolls and put extra emphasis on thinking about Christ's Resurrection, we did several crafts and decorations. The one that I enjoyed the most was these origami lilies.<div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPfRuVmdHcXSOZnmRB_lWBvFmaZtWDOLVOw1vgqj3FPGgQmBeEZ9xjfmvMvnanS5VB8x3BdJcCly78XVfUhvH8bnY0-DkabT5_1VPLvrIFbY65LYGGSA0eQbDL-7qeJZvXU-vvAbADDw/s1600/DSC04714.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPfRuVmdHcXSOZnmRB_lWBvFmaZtWDOLVOw1vgqj3FPGgQmBeEZ9xjfmvMvnanS5VB8x3BdJcCly78XVfUhvH8bnY0-DkabT5_1VPLvrIFbY65LYGGSA0eQbDL-7qeJZvXU-vvAbADDw/s400/DSC04714.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609636857382247410" /></a><br /></div><div>Origami is an art that I have always thought too hard and tedious for me to do. But when I saw <a href="http://charcoalandcrayons.blogspot.com/2011/04/folding-paper-lily.html">this tutorial</a> with step by step photos, I decided to give it a try. After a trip to the craft store to get some pretty papers, I got busy. I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could do it! </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWVybi3_lG_cWjFkHkna8UU-oqmwHDRqvu9d3KnQq8zlnXLY6y9dvgkQpus42hXZq1e257UCPXowmYw8vQ_KOXi3QtFzPashYIw7EzEvEXoknSbsDK0a71dyXd3AO2T6d8Xu-lhE0ZtI/s1600/DSC04715.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWVybi3_lG_cWjFkHkna8UU-oqmwHDRqvu9d3KnQq8zlnXLY6y9dvgkQpus42hXZq1e257UCPXowmYw8vQ_KOXi3QtFzPashYIw7EzEvEXoknSbsDK0a71dyXd3AO2T6d8Xu-lhE0ZtI/s400/DSC04715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609637548419055010" /></a><br /></div><div>To add even more fun, I followed <a href="http://charcoalandcrayons.blogspot.com/2011/04/scrappy-sparrows.html">this tutorial</a> to make some cute, coordinating birds!</div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DeuyjSVJRKVhZ_ospkz5O1Bp7qH3yLdWiog-KxR33510C5f9d8NMN02nbVcGIv1Gs1A5JcqVB4Fap12oTatbPLKDVgUIG9nSVbS8YK2hTQAjkSjlvt0AboI0axuRkUInlQvtKgAChAM/s1600/DSC04716.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5DeuyjSVJRKVhZ_ospkz5O1Bp7qH3yLdWiog-KxR33510C5f9d8NMN02nbVcGIv1Gs1A5JcqVB4Fap12oTatbPLKDVgUIG9nSVbS8YK2hTQAjkSjlvt0AboI0axuRkUInlQvtKgAChAM/s400/DSC04716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609638759348264866" /></a><br />I liked making these so much, that I made another set for my entry-way table.<div><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGB8lawdNZcolADmbzQ_Dd7D-i2DCmlwiIqKxJ_KhtLOjG8mPeOk6KvqE7ZBBtWW0WPmDw1TkWODYBWScG8yZ6BhU483ovmjLam6bESO0pnBINECBLTxZot7Io3_MVVxAnualOMePisRE/s1600/DSC04719.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGB8lawdNZcolADmbzQ_Dd7D-i2DCmlwiIqKxJ_KhtLOjG8mPeOk6KvqE7ZBBtWW0WPmDw1TkWODYBWScG8yZ6BhU483ovmjLam6bESO0pnBINECBLTxZot7Io3_MVVxAnualOMePisRE/s400/DSC04719.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609640510818790290" /></a>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-50488625352585640262011-05-23T14:30:00.001-05:002011-05-23T14:30:01.410-05:00Easter Goodies Part TwoOn my quest to decorate for Easter Sunday lunch on a shoestring budget, I came across <a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/diy-centerpieces-made-out-of-egg-cartons-and-vintage-buttons/">this tutorial</a> showing how to make a flower arrangement out of egg cartons and buttons. I was amazed at how beautiful the flowers were in her photo and was anxious to make some of our own.<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfX5FqGfzYEyC7yaGzlq5SqwARxMx5xScKt1ppNyNSehWyaRkk-d6d2dmx5n0xO1xBO0VYLl31PMrUGMjy8vpbh2GBzZmcZfbOMUM_VIY1yxuhFBFojeGkzo1VEXmr-c2jB5DGoFAydps/s1600/diyeggcartonbouquetgoodwebg.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfX5FqGfzYEyC7yaGzlq5SqwARxMx5xScKt1ppNyNSehWyaRkk-d6d2dmx5n0xO1xBO0VYLl31PMrUGMjy8vpbh2GBzZmcZfbOMUM_VIY1yxuhFBFojeGkzo1VEXmr-c2jB5DGoFAydps/s400/diyeggcartonbouquetgoodwebg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609626509352455314" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >(Christine's flowers)</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/diy-centerpieces-made-out-of-egg-cartons-and-vintage-buttons/">Christine's tutorial</a> calls for paper egg cartons, but at the time, all I could get my hands on were the foam kind. The foam flowers turned out cute, but not quite as pretty as the paper ones. I hope to do this project again someday with paper cartons (I'm already saving them).<div><br /></div><div>Again, this was a fun project to do with my kiddos. We used the bouquet we made to decorate the food buffet.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRosyfT_ywiT6__4qa9ahBKYEVIssSYQbNUjXSwmqhYPfEr14-MCB_a12KUUYUCufWJ4NWbiTBarA9_CkkaVr2HfSWRHowB8zR1eVYDla5vgpIalhA_Ll_kGUw0nOpPU46T1UmFoDvcM/s1600/DSC04463.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXRosyfT_ywiT6__4qa9ahBKYEVIssSYQbNUjXSwmqhYPfEr14-MCB_a12KUUYUCufWJ4NWbiTBarA9_CkkaVr2HfSWRHowB8zR1eVYDla5vgpIalhA_Ll_kGUw0nOpPU46T1UmFoDvcM/s400/DSC04463.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609629367619230258" /></a>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-59975080993763135292011-05-22T14:12:00.004-05:002011-05-22T14:27:34.793-05:00Easter GoodiesEaster is long passed, but I want to be sure and post the goodies we made. I hosted a gathering of friends on Easter Sunday for lunch and an Easter egg hunt. While I wanted things to be pretty, I didn't want to be stressed or spend much money. So, I started looking around the house for things I already owned that could be used for decorations. I also perused the bookmarks on my computer where I had saved fun craft ideas.<div><br /></div><div>For table decorations, the kiddos and I made coffee filter flowers using this <a href="http://www.auntpeaches.com/2010/07/coffee-filter-flowers.html">tutorial</a>. We had a lot of fun painting and cutting to create a variety of flowers. I took the flowers and used floral tape to attach the flowers to silk stems. We were excited about the result:</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFbtY0kmQI9lSVRYVUYgBIkNgNxSslbDJYJgo-29U_7I28C4_825CXL1_LfhKHPJPQmFcUxPgpzG7zBPT2Z70orIIF8cgAuC611zCHffXWiFawj3LAT6Sw2l-Lst8IEW5z1CWGpLGtbM/s1600/DSC04448.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFbtY0kmQI9lSVRYVUYgBIkNgNxSslbDJYJgo-29U_7I28C4_825CXL1_LfhKHPJPQmFcUxPgpzG7zBPT2Z70orIIF8cgAuC611zCHffXWiFawj3LAT6Sw2l-Lst8IEW5z1CWGpLGtbM/s400/DSC04448.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609622438201230866" /></a><br /><div>I found some railroad nails and tied three of them together with white ribbon to signify the nails used to nail Jesus to the cross. As an added decoration, we placed one of the coffee filter flowers in the nails.</div><div><br /></div><div>Did you notice the table runner? I will post more about that later.</div><div><br /></div>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-28822847347506361292011-02-14T16:33:00.007-06:002011-02-14T17:24:24.274-06:00Valentines GoodiesFor me, preparing for Valentine's Day is just as fun as the day itself. This year, I had a great time perusing blogs and finding fun ideas and great recipes for our celebration. Here are some of the fun things we did to celebrate:<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUglwHSLuSmqk205u1Y3a8lB3FmA-nLurjlFSvA02allufI3SMiaryraGT5zLXRsvfzqZQ60WBbRcszQwSZT1ERbFEopSiCwZCffuk2t5oSiMg7A5z_7hbtxW5k4cC00MEe7_b-U3-Zjc/s1600/DSC03701.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUglwHSLuSmqk205u1Y3a8lB3FmA-nLurjlFSvA02allufI3SMiaryraGT5zLXRsvfzqZQ60WBbRcszQwSZT1ERbFEopSiCwZCffuk2t5oSiMg7A5z_7hbtxW5k4cC00MEe7_b-U3-Zjc/s400/DSC03701.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573682071108662274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Love Juice a.k.a. water bottles with powdered drink packets decorated for the day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmGuONoLbNGd7d-pD5w0ktG7njXdjRWEOCLUGmKhzT8jiPDfkrOU8OIFFIC9c4wMFeYr66wwZlJT2IZUx9O9ov7LwNAugdQa6CSrmKoPLuRdFrS3b2nJCi-gevP1Alf8na-SG-SxYjVg/s1600/DSC03686.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmGuONoLbNGd7d-pD5w0ktG7njXdjRWEOCLUGmKhzT8jiPDfkrOU8OIFFIC9c4wMFeYr66wwZlJT2IZUx9O9ov7LwNAugdQa6CSrmKoPLuRdFrS3b2nJCi-gevP1Alf8na-SG-SxYjVg/s400/DSC03686.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573682066647581922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our favorite <a href="http://leahbellesrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/10/cinnamon-rolls-to-die-for.html">cinnamon rolls</a> in shaped into hearts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD41cQaT7n4T5UOJRMXR9sAfyeEQ3fgAqw3AQrIes6UOK2e_dTW_a3FoGTqGEVSMu4Ui0FKCFQpKR9W6QthPxzkEyMjvSsI6YMQW77TuLDJgQ_aaL_KYYQ36jLMIcj9ZoYWHtkENnf7rw/s1600/DSC03691_edited-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD41cQaT7n4T5UOJRMXR9sAfyeEQ3fgAqw3AQrIes6UOK2e_dTW_a3FoGTqGEVSMu4Ui0FKCFQpKR9W6QthPxzkEyMjvSsI6YMQW77TuLDJgQ_aaL_KYYQ36jLMIcj9ZoYWHtkENnf7rw/s400/DSC03691_edited-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573682060542685826" /></a>My first attempt at a heart inside cake....I'll do better with more practice, but had fun doing it and liked the result.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8e4vlkZwsAa5mnYORljKJv8Y_nBIhSbGptuMxLZi8hwE1078IsYv-QcnqM9vetIa2OiYJxtwuLmECyAFLi-m7ZXtJApNk0Y2GoBKPGXrP498poJaOwb-50xrKb5nliZQ1voqV2sh62mw/s1600/DSC03695_edited-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8e4vlkZwsAa5mnYORljKJv8Y_nBIhSbGptuMxLZi8hwE1078IsYv-QcnqM9vetIa2OiYJxtwuLmECyAFLi-m7ZXtJApNk0Y2GoBKPGXrP498poJaOwb-50xrKb5nliZQ1voqV2sh62mw/s400/DSC03695_edited-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573687644830848434" /></a>Happy Valentines Day!</div>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-16036181648754310142011-01-09T22:34:00.003-06:002011-01-31T22:39:41.007-06:00With The Lord.....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNqbzqjQTOIfP-9qnh0rKAaWLPWNm0Ue03RJ3y8BElCPX8wPyE4kJLxrqa8m-KYIXvNzMXFeBrs_cNCsvqi_lG7cTPAhgR_Gc3BHrIQHs6y1hO54MoNwnvvBUw80GzQdLjIR8Q3E2hQ8/s1600/001+%25286%2529-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 387px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCNqbzqjQTOIfP-9qnh0rKAaWLPWNm0Ue03RJ3y8BElCPX8wPyE4kJLxrqa8m-KYIXvNzMXFeBrs_cNCsvqi_lG7cTPAhgR_Gc3BHrIQHs6y1hO54MoNwnvvBUw80GzQdLjIR8Q3E2hQ8/s400/001+%25286%2529-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568575177539195106" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My Grandmother</div><div style="text-align: center;">(pictured on left holding me at 3 days old)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1923-2011</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">*As a side note, my Grandma also pictured (on right) lived 1908-2000*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this photo and that both Grandparents are wearing pink!</div>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-1250691804521088762010-12-30T16:24:00.004-06:002010-12-31T08:17:45.438-06:00"....Rest Beside the Weary Road..."<a href="http://leahbellesworld.blogspot.com/2010/11/grandmothers-kitchen.html">My Grandmother</a> has had pneumonia for several weeks now. She was admitted to the hospital two days after I returned home from visiting her in <br />Arkansas. This is an unexpected turn of events as we have been giving so much attention to Granddaddy's health in recent months.<br /><br />Word reached me today that Grandmother is declining and that doctors are just trying to make her comfortable.<br /><br />The third verse of "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" has been on my mind all through this holiday season as I have thought about and prayed for my grandparents. I share it here as I think of them.<br /><br /><blockquote>"And ye, beneath life's crushing load<br />Whose forms are bending low<br />Who toil along the climbing way<br />With painful steps and slow<br />Look now! for glad and golden hours<br />Come swiftly on the wing:<br />O rest beside the weary road<br />And hear the angels sing!"</blockquote>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-18321469741484879952010-12-29T09:57:00.007-06:002010-12-29T10:31:10.411-06:00My First Real Project With The Cricut!<div>A few weeks ago, I got on a crafty kick. <a href="http://leahbellesworld.blogspot.com/2010/10/these-are-crafty-days.html">Remember?</a> I made this book-page canvas wall hanging.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAT127A7dnSuq7YXmGgsxZzATLl0rdFcUNj-Q4MOW12A7ziFTWfDhOHFDzb6_QvzuknC3CPlkt6uY7bg6sk44ge9ltus689N_lxPritU4dtDtSSNH7eioGX4nBnf4Bi8YQ9VnxQ-wgX0/s1600/DSC02790.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAT127A7dnSuq7YXmGgsxZzATLl0rdFcUNj-Q4MOW12A7ziFTWfDhOHFDzb6_QvzuknC3CPlkt6uY7bg6sk44ge9ltus689N_lxPritU4dtDtSSNH7eioGX4nBnf4Bi8YQ9VnxQ-wgX0/s400/DSC02790.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556134482981969890" /><br /></a><div>It was fall-themed, so I eventually had to take it down leaving a blank space on my wall.<br /><br />Earlier this week, I saw a DIY post at <a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/">Blue Cricket Design</a> showing how to make a <a href="http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2010/08/pretty-bird-wall-art.html">beautiful book-page canvas with a silhouette of birds</a>. I decided to make one for the blank space on my wall!<br /><br />Since I recently gained access to a Cricut machine and have downloaded the <a href="http://www.mycuttingbuddy.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1&gclid=CNzmgsLvkaYCFUHs7QodkyEoZw">Sure Cuts A Lot program</a>, I wanted to use it to make the silhouette instead of drawing it as done in the tutorial. I did a search for free SVG files of bird and branches and found <a href="http://freesvgs.blogspot.com/2009/03/bird-on-branch-free-svg-downloads.html">this one</a>. I imported the branch to Sure Cuts a Lot and manipulated it and cut it out several times, combining them to make a branch to my liking. I also cut out the bird in two different sizes to give variety.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRAT127A7dnSuq7YXmGgsxZzATLl0rdFcUNj-Q4MOW12A7ziFTWfDhOHFDzb6_QvzuknC3CPlkt6uY7bg6sk44ge9ltus689N_lxPritU4dtDtSSNH7eioGX4nBnf4Bi8YQ9VnxQ-wgX0/s1600/DSC02790.JPG"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCAQEyOCwXg19UjoBiRmk_5phpV4Q9FFGt05OtHQ5mmyxpAFCLOz2t3prlzxutjt-CdgTO-nQ3onw7Xe32TyTSZkwd_DWcPuBtmUjyAOtZcls829aChJnCLI1BSHUYrycqihZf_Gm4ww/s1600/DSC03345.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCAQEyOCwXg19UjoBiRmk_5phpV4Q9FFGt05OtHQ5mmyxpAFCLOz2t3prlzxutjt-CdgTO-nQ3onw7Xe32TyTSZkwd_DWcPuBtmUjyAOtZcls829aChJnCLI1BSHUYrycqihZf_Gm4ww/s400/DSC03345.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556135683073045794" /><br /><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1fIE7CeygKwYnH-BcABHiCQQwLhnsbCFVI4sho-eSqyiz1jbtVszoJCuhhcPP7evUpwCopv4TQLik55fNFKrz0nrqu11O9fmzpb91t_afdfwrv1MCHVWuMt8i2zskHn7v6CTNM35TMA/s1600/DSC03344.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1fIE7CeygKwYnH-BcABHiCQQwLhnsbCFVI4sho-eSqyiz1jbtVszoJCuhhcPP7evUpwCopv4TQLik55fNFKrz0nrqu11O9fmzpb91t_afdfwrv1MCHVWuMt8i2zskHn7v6CTNM35TMA/s400/DSC03344.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556135689122913314" /><br /></a><br />I stayed up late into the night to finish it, because I was so excited to see the final product! I love the world that the cricut has opened, and can't wait for future projects. This one fills the blank space on my wall nicely!Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-70021835903048615682010-11-21T21:24:00.003-06:002010-11-21T21:37:06.256-06:00Grandmother's Kitchen<center><a title="simple as that" href="http://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/rebeccaanncooper/simplethingssmallweb-2.jpg" /></a></center><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizn-2KP2z5l9dRF58RC-4A6Tf0CQbnZqVpqrNP95_shZxKgGzQ_h-7kCl38UkSIWEX6xE2P4SUfRlR1PQmZPEOdTdFzmWGbwH8HOzA6b-DJpqanU3SziisnR2fObzelPzt44MVaXqWQfQ/s1600/DSC02987_edited-2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizn-2KP2z5l9dRF58RC-4A6Tf0CQbnZqVpqrNP95_shZxKgGzQ_h-7kCl38UkSIWEX6xE2P4SUfRlR1PQmZPEOdTdFzmWGbwH8HOzA6b-DJpqanU3SziisnR2fObzelPzt44MVaXqWQfQ/s400/DSC02987_edited-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542210122929890418" /></a><div><br /></div><div>The kiddos and I made a somewhat spontaneous trip this week to visit my grandparents. My grandfather who will turn 90 in December is in failing health, so I decided to join my sister and her family in visiting. The trip was a 10 hour drive for me and it was the first time I have ever driven that far on my own.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am staying in my grandparents home while here. Every afternoon we go to visit Granddaddy in the hospital, and we have had some sweet times with him! It is amazing how many memories have surfaced while I have been here. The neat thing is that these sweet memories aren't of grand adventures or lavish parties. These memories are comprised of simple things like Granddaddy's chair, hikes around the farm and Grandmother's kitchen. The picture above captures how I will forever remember Grandmother: diligently working in her kitchen, showing love by serving her family.</div>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-50107570976133487682010-11-14T13:34:00.005-06:002010-11-14T13:55:06.306-06:00The Simple Things<center><a title="simple as that" href="http://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/rebeccaanncooper/simplethingssmallweb-2.jpg" /></a></center><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELe0OpmZ1a1rrclFiiOiSk4vk9wX4tyRlEnMKFJOcc36UvcDW-s1YC53txEL2j5ewpdBTF3TGJD9T52ZtySsguhwwbCbh37BIUGH82Y7Ws6PGq8M6YQUacFmqYJmq3SqCCiBCmOEH3Es/s1600/DSC02890.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiELe0OpmZ1a1rrclFiiOiSk4vk9wX4tyRlEnMKFJOcc36UvcDW-s1YC53txEL2j5ewpdBTF3TGJD9T52ZtySsguhwwbCbh37BIUGH82Y7Ws6PGq8M6YQUacFmqYJmq3SqCCiBCmOEH3Es/s400/DSC02890.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539493361044103906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5DLmClzoHNvtpwdHsYmxJOqGhQFQnpD3Uko1Oz1xfuHxqi1p7i-5bENRytQg7xgEDxvf8ue2jJf4-eDU66-ETFuA9JeBkkKfWGp_1NLUblGOLfOMTeC0fNzbK01gC0eeTIWJTeJiXIw/s1600/DSC02889--2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO5DLmClzoHNvtpwdHsYmxJOqGhQFQnpD3Uko1Oz1xfuHxqi1p7i-5bENRytQg7xgEDxvf8ue2jJf4-eDU66-ETFuA9JeBkkKfWGp_1NLUblGOLfOMTeC0fNzbK01gC0eeTIWJTeJiXIw/s400/DSC02889--2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539493350227627938" /></a><center style="text-align: left;"><br /></center><center><br /></center><center><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11.6667px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; ">Linked to <a href="http://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/2010/11/simple-things_14.html" style="color: rgb(141, 86, 141); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">The Simple Things photo challenge</a> at Rebecca Cooper's blog.</span></center>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-90996894645539206022010-11-11T14:15:00.009-06:002010-11-14T13:47:03.828-06:00Our Son's Tribute to Veterans!This morning, in honor of Veteran's Day, I showed<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj_y6QVYnE4&feature=share"> this video</a> to my son. It obviously got him thinking about soldiers, because after practicing piano, he did this:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJFM2pWhazLnbb_MhAECK4bH9QZehbBGT4JBoORM2bVlFGlEnYLHMebHaz5BRdEyxXHlCSFcK_R0xLOIcBS7SX24LU1DLF3kbHkaFmLgpxb1vdq2t8Z1voNwNm2hHV-_f-IsyFYFlL9o/s1600/DSC02906.jpg"><br /></a></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SvBrksDS3XC0hiC9sFwLeYi7Rnegq0_Co7JnAo07w8ar32GCvoMmSXZvha9bs1g1OEOS6dCZLIn6H6xvXLHKRJM5j81X9KjdChrIs9aAuVEjc7coWYKkYj9WMc6FB4nMAEbOGVJylmo/s1600/DSC02900.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4SvBrksDS3XC0hiC9sFwLeYi7Rnegq0_Co7JnAo07w8ar32GCvoMmSXZvha9bs1g1OEOS6dCZLIn6H6xvXLHKRJM5j81X9KjdChrIs9aAuVEjc7coWYKkYj9WMc6FB4nMAEbOGVJylmo/s400/DSC02900.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538391794121332386" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">This is so typical of him. He is always acting out what is on his mind.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; "><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrMMe3rK1JHPI1mLTDwZ5xjBERA3WOyk3SAR8lUledIlUrmclV1tEk2b3ysuD1CV5jIC94krSHROPARKtMw2wbyUJIc_YpvIAWIKGEgabam0DQN4tiOfxdDSW2sYWB-tNlBkoH4JyHRw/s1600/DSC02907.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrMMe3rK1JHPI1mLTDwZ5xjBERA3WOyk3SAR8lUledIlUrmclV1tEk2b3ysuD1CV5jIC94krSHROPARKtMw2wbyUJIc_YpvIAWIKGEgabam0DQN4tiOfxdDSW2sYWB-tNlBkoH4JyHRw/s400/DSC02907.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538396818386098194" span="" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15.8333px; ">I love how the soldiers of many wars and time periods are represented. He even asked my while setting it up, "Are our soldiers still fighting in Afghanistan?"</span></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigX1mb-iy4JrSoBvyBGHOkIdhTqWY3fPrSi-iIHDT2BcLbfQbi_5WNaeHt8_69uS6HA6ZM-TLO0TJ1Y-Z1GWWXQPsNdfezqqMDQa3wrgI8MTSMXHttYoyiw0a45Z37u5yt8KqbZJOhQXo/s1600/DSC02903.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigX1mb-iy4JrSoBvyBGHOkIdhTqWY3fPrSi-iIHDT2BcLbfQbi_5WNaeHt8_69uS6HA6ZM-TLO0TJ1Y-Z1GWWXQPsNdfezqqMDQa3wrgI8MTSMXHttYoyiw0a45Z37u5yt8KqbZJOhQXo/s400/DSC02903.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538399162436973970" /></a><br />On this Veteran's Day, let us honor those who have served and are presently serving. Let us also live in a manner worth protecting!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CGtOFpF3tk3E7dVSdLDAja7xlFLoLfwYSVvCHfZrD1FSrYhyphenhyphen4bN8JAJmnkpNec-S_cY9TEsnGYJaP889yvZaXrvRYzCG7HuzcO6b5SRP6682KH64NN8K_Ic7BWAjbr8hyLULg7INkgs/s1600/DSC02906.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CGtOFpF3tk3E7dVSdLDAja7xlFLoLfwYSVvCHfZrD1FSrYhyphenhyphen4bN8JAJmnkpNec-S_cY9TEsnGYJaP889yvZaXrvRYzCG7HuzcO6b5SRP6682KH64NN8K_Ic7BWAjbr8hyLULg7INkgs/s400/DSC02906.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538400680169970018" /></a></div>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5930348539685054018.post-78055233594870836862010-10-26T11:01:00.006-05:002010-10-27T21:33:18.301-05:00These Are Crafty Days!My mother asked me to update my blog, so being the obedient daughter that I am....<br /><br />Lately, I have been in a very crafty mood. I have had a lot of fun making decorative items for my home. Besides being able to say that I made them myself, the most fun part is being able to create these fun things for so little money. I have shopped a few thrift stores and yard sales to buy the necessary items, and have very little money invested in my hobby. :)<br /><br />Project One:<div><br /><div>These hurricane vases were once ordinary vases and candlesticks. I purchased the vases and candlesticks at local thrift stores and the Dollar Tree. Using M6000 glue from Michael's, I glued them together. The hardest thing about this project was waiting the 24 hours for the glue to dry! For now I am using them as part of my fall decorations, and I look forward to using them at Christmas and beyond. Here's a <a href="http://myblessedlife.net/2010/09/hurricane-vases-frugal-diy-tutorial.html">tutorial</a> for those of you wanting to make your own.<br /><br /><ahref="http: com="" _t_ixpq8sjv0="" tmcezwoquri="" aaaaaaaadoy="" dshrueszqoi="" s1600=""><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4YJAy9xPOyQfYU4TCDPNotgGHVgZdOybIFDwVmqawxIv1J-BaiT05QXhe3dZFuVMNBBWnfFFzVk3EAOoG_4olcFm-hy-UfXJqefxI8G36a4gJAgB8A_03jUBsVGOn71phWvm7K1Mv_NQ/s400/DSC02640.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532395507846658322" border="0" /><div><div>Project Two:</div><div><br /></div><div>To decorate this corner of my dining room in the spirit of fall, I bought an artists canvas and a paperback book at our hometown rescue mission store. After adding some Mod Podge and scrapbook paper, this is what I had. This book page canvas idea has so much potential for variation and I can see myself making more in the future!For tutorial and variations, visit this blog: <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/create/5-days-of-favorite-projects-day-2/">jonesdesigncompany.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCJtIMGcs4buffIhWwVyEzdexBg0TGw5mA66GxW84ew2i3WTc7smUKywwcO2-tG-DKcAPlfIYJLA2SpJUbxDIdhSuM45CPgsXwjpfY16onIA6P7OJOhQ923lINmWs8CYiUIVJ_HkSjg14/s1600/DSC02790.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCJtIMGcs4buffIhWwVyEzdexBg0TGw5mA66GxW84ew2i3WTc7smUKywwcO2-tG-DKcAPlfIYJLA2SpJUbxDIdhSuM45CPgsXwjpfY16onIA6P7OJOhQ923lINmWs8CYiUIVJ_HkSjg14/s400/DSC02790.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532387999427620114" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxPmQYFpx0EQEa5atxE5GrC_-hfTtayyS7otSPF4pPqQsYVcasowqPrDWbWGF018fVs9OiQ0qU6h_CnZ4qtVukYVj7dFWwUcf-dxQ4VnxceDRw3t-SiW_3-M90khXURtBuH_aB2Mws2I/s1600/DSC02791.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxPmQYFpx0EQEa5atxE5GrC_-hfTtayyS7otSPF4pPqQsYVcasowqPrDWbWGF018fVs9OiQ0qU6h_CnZ4qtVukYVj7dFWwUcf-dxQ4VnxceDRw3t-SiW_3-M90khXURtBuH_aB2Mws2I/s400/DSC02791.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532392700224017570" border="0" /></a><br />Here's another one I made on a smaller scale to give to a friend:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gk94MuKmCupoBBeQZUMhP9iavDhJd-dxvsU84MXhWG4NEqwdahwJGsaCDTawlDWVGlrTYLP9XPSilXdh-wQe5nC0bAzEDxad7yZRrqpcCHskQ9njBnL-eH9Dcx_-b8PudVX_96-b2fs/s1600/DSC02792.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gk94MuKmCupoBBeQZUMhP9iavDhJd-dxvsU84MXhWG4NEqwdahwJGsaCDTawlDWVGlrTYLP9XPSilXdh-wQe5nC0bAzEDxad7yZRrqpcCHskQ9njBnL-eH9Dcx_-b8PudVX_96-b2fs/s400/DSC02792.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532388002102676466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>Project Three:</div><div><br /></div><div>After making the book page canvases, I still had a lot of pages from my thrift store book left. So, I made this wreathe:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0kh0MIqVIkC7ymnGfgBw3yxClc23oVT-wCZS6nhgRZodHIYjrOn9UnZf8yeE7z6fHeMUzk4emjxwCi2wulXBW2BH4VHwKxrTvxKTHj2r1AIPoJi0ph3oZzbIVIbS9qWGVifg7iZLnJIE/s1600/DSC02786.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0kh0MIqVIkC7ymnGfgBw3yxClc23oVT-wCZS6nhgRZodHIYjrOn9UnZf8yeE7z6fHeMUzk4emjxwCi2wulXBW2BH4VHwKxrTvxKTHj2r1AIPoJi0ph3oZzbIVIbS9qWGVifg7iZLnJIE/s400/DSC02786.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532387987792516386" border="0" /></a>I put it on my fireplace screen, but it would look great on any door as well.<br />(do you see the homemade hurricane vases on display?)<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8yrfsSy0GrvnIEnMa70g5kihcwrIYlixbytOEnvy4647m73JywV9lscBdD1xDLgKLVmvjFJhmLA1Yu7UGIhywDBBEwhLEAcVZc9FSKFzseYbu5RZGdtqbRHCCVKo-_gGdLjd0IMIX1M/s1600/DSC02784.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8yrfsSy0GrvnIEnMa70g5kihcwrIYlixbytOEnvy4647m73JywV9lscBdD1xDLgKLVmvjFJhmLA1Yu7UGIhywDBBEwhLEAcVZc9FSKFzseYbu5RZGdtqbRHCCVKo-_gGdLjd0IMIX1M/s400/DSC02784.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532387980611623634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">closer view:<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlJMFsVIESW2f8GNgL12zSjE1xY2FhU5RDelUJ0vGpjXk-45uOR00GkrDMKs6xvxt_8R8RY3ZR-qcz72H6yWC5CEuuHUV6leGRScfWq4m2sFtjeE7cBoy3tqbtHHpYjmCz6jmp4rMp6M/s1600/DSC02787.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizlJMFsVIESW2f8GNgL12zSjE1xY2FhU5RDelUJ0vGpjXk-45uOR00GkrDMKs6xvxt_8R8RY3ZR-qcz72H6yWC5CEuuHUV6leGRScfWq4m2sFtjeE7cBoy3tqbtHHpYjmCz6jmp4rMp6M/s400/DSC02787.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532387991682823874" border="0" /></a><br />For tutorial and variations on this craft, visit this link at<a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/create/5-days-of-favorite-projects-day-4/"> jonesdesigncompany</a>.<br /><br />Project Four:</div><div><br /></div><div>And here is one more craft just for good measure. I spray painted an old frame (again from a thrift store), added some sticks from the back yard and some ribbon and flowers I already owned to make this frame wreathe. I am glad there are creative people in the world who share their ideas with the rest of us! You can find this tutorial and variations at <a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2010/10/frame-wreaths.html">Be Different...Act Normal</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFxlfNNf7J6_T2_oDrLxIVTQMC5AA1Gdj-UGdki0lXC87Iep3e-KJCZbLvcY0ZsJLJu26dOYChXcnXEm4BvizKrcgUbw1JQFeA3DNwCvQTILFtcRlUvBVqUlDNpkqt_X65iJ3cQ2titQ/s1600/DSC02637.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFxlfNNf7J6_T2_oDrLxIVTQMC5AA1Gdj-UGdki0lXC87Iep3e-KJCZbLvcY0ZsJLJu26dOYChXcnXEm4BvizKrcgUbw1JQFeA3DNwCvQTILFtcRlUvBVqUlDNpkqt_X65iJ3cQ2titQ/s400/DSC02637.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532395515533277522" border="0" /></a><br />Happy crafting, y'all!<br /><br /></div></div></ahref="http:></div></div>Leah Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.com0