Company Girl Coffee 11-6-09

I have found this website that is just such a blessing and encouragment to Christian ladies. Home Sanctuary Click on over there and check it out. I am going to try my hand at Coffee Girl Coffee! So here is my first attempt! lol

It has been a busy week here. I have been sewing sewing sewing getting presents made for my grandchildren for their birthdays coming up. I enjoy sewing and it is relaxing and as I sew it gives me time to think on scriptures and pray for friends as God brings them to mind. God tells us to pray without ceasing and to me this is what that means - finding time even in the busy schedules we lead to offer up prayer as we drive, sew, do our work, etc.

I am getting ready for 3 of my grandchildren coming to spend the weekend. I always pray for them that God will help them to be the men and women of God that He has planned for them to be. That they will love Him will all their hearts. And that Grammy will be the example that she should be, sharing God's love in all that we see and do. I have activities planned, mostly crafting this weekend and we are calling it Camp Grammy! And I pray that mom and dad will get some relaxing time together and some quiet time as they take this time to review the past year and set goals for the new year.

One of the thoughts mulling around in my mind this week: It isn't as important to be right as it is to DO the RIGHT thing.

Well, now I am off to finish getting ready for my mini guests! Looking forward to fun with them. And so is my dog. I have been telling him the kids are coming over and he is all hyped for them! He loves it when he has kids to play with! Have a wonderful weekend!

Quiet Book out of Potholders!

What a cute idea this is from Obsessively Stitching! I am going to have to make some for my youngest grands. And I can see this with a Noah's Ark theme or many ideas! :) Find the tutorial HERE.

Last Set of Jammies for this week.

Last of jammies for this week. These are for my grandson who has his 8th birthday next Sunday. I love the frogs, I hope he does. I have 4 more sets of jammies to finish by February. 1 for a December birthday, 1 for a January birthday and 2 for February birthdays. :) Now I am concentrating on the Snuggies, but I think I will take a break and just enjoy the grands for the weekend! :) But I do love sewing!

Envelope Book

Envelope Book

This would be a great way to share pics of Grammie Camp with the kids after they leave! :) I love this!

Getting Ready for Camp Grammie!

Three of my grandchildren are coming to our house on Friday to spend the weekend. They are 3, almost 6 and really soon to be 9. Recently a friend sent me some fabric and in the boxes were tote bags all cut out and fused with Heat N bond lite. I decided to make them up and use them for "goodie" bags for the kids while they are here. The dinosaur one is fabric I had and made up because I didn't feel my 9 year old grandson would care for the more feminine fabrics. :) I have filled each with crayons, markers, coloring books, a pad of paper and scissors. As we make projects over the weekend, they will be able to put them away in their bags and cart them home on Sunday when they leave. :) This grammie is excited to have Camp Grammie this weekend. I plan on taking lots of pictures and hopefully scrapbooking some for the kids to be given to them at a later date to help them remember the hopefully GOOD time at Grammies!

More Jammies

Monkey see Monkey do. These are for my 5 year old grandson's birthday. I didn't have burgundy for the bottoms so I went with tan. :)



These are for my soon to be 10 year old grandson (yes, another 10 year old! lol) He love the Huskies, so these are perfect for him.



My dancing granddaughter will be getting this nightgown with a pair of boot slippers to match. I am still waiting on the size from mom before making them. :)

I am also getting ready to have 3 of my grandchildren this weekend so I am planning "Granny Camp." :)

No Wire Hangers! (Well, Maybe Just One)

No Wire Hangers! (Well, Maybe Just One)

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Colorful Corn

Colorful Corn

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Turkey Centerpiece at WomansDay.com- Thanksgiving Crafts

Turkey Centerpiece at WomansDay.com- Thanksgiving Crafts

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Make a Driftwood Tree

I am thinking dollar store cinnamon sticks could be used too and then think of the beautiful aroma! :)

Make a Driftwood Tree

My Re-organization projects are scary!

Ok. I have been reorganzing my office area. Scary! Why? You ask? Because the deeper I get into it, the more NEW projects come out of it!!! #1 is that I am going to HAVE to get a file cabinet to keep all the craft projects that I come up with from magazines and the internet. I have to get them organized and down to a dull roar.


#2 NEVER and I mean never store items in a NON see thru container. I opened up a box that I wondered what I had put in there. Cards! Lots of them. - So now I have to get back on the stick and use them. It is called encouragement, Marcia!!! #3 The box that was full of all the "computer" stuff is now in a drawer, BUT, it needs to be gone thru thoroughly as I don't need the stuff from a DELL computer when I now have an HP. And do I really need 3 cables for something that I dont' even know what it goes to anymore???? Know what I mean? (I hope so! I hope I am not the only one!!!!)

Well, I am almost done to the point of the room being tolerable. I have cleaned up the desk area but the next project there is to go thru everything thoroughly and scale it down to a workable/productive place. :)

4 Things you Can't Recover .......

The stone............after the throw. The word..........after it's said.

The occasion........after it's missed. The time.........after it's gone.




Knock, Knock I knocked at heaven's door this morning. God asked me...'My child, what can I do for you?' And I said, 'Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message.' God smiled and answered.....'Request granted'.

Molasses Cookies - Susan Branch

How to sew a fabric headband.

Six Ribbon Woven headbands

Make Military head band video

Craftzine.com blog : Pumpkin Cranberry Cornbread

Craftzine.com blog : Pumpkin Cranberry Cornbread

Craftzine.com blog : Hot Apple Cider in Apple Cups

Craftzine.com blog : Hot Apple Cider in Apple Cups

Purse organizers for specific customer

A facebook friend ordered 3 organizers for her granddaughters. I am thinking that these will fit the bill! :) I HAVE to get busy and open up my etsy shop! These will make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers!

More Purse Organizers

I am so pleased with my hubby. He requested that I make up some of my purse organizers for him to take to work and he would show them off and see if he could get some sales for me! So here are some that I am sending off with him. :) One of the pink ribbon organizers, I am going to send to my old classmate that I have recently caught back up with on Facebook. She is an 8 year cancer survivor and I want her to have this.

Pumpkin Scones with Autumn Spiced Glaze

Pumpkin Scones with Autumn Spiced Glaze

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October Birthdays Party

Here are the four that celebrated their birthdays! Ryker and Andrea,my grands, Camryn, my step granddaughter and her cousin, Brianna. What a house full it was!!!!




Andrea opening up her nightgown. She does want a pair of the fleece pants to go with so I am making those this week. :) I think she is saying --- I wonder who this is from!?



My daughter called to let me know that Camryn had her jammies on the minute the last of the guests left - and it was only 7 pm! lol Always nice to give a clothing gift that the kids enjoy!!!!



Do you know how difficult it is to get this many kids in ONE picture!!??? All of my grandchildren were at this party this year!

My newest grandbaby. Wouldn't he have made a cute Anne Geddes pic on top of a pumpkin? We talked about finding a pumpkin!! lol

Cousins!
Happy faces!


Double Trouble!!!

Kayden in her new dress. :)


I think she is sticking out her tongue for grammie's pic!

Not everyone was a happy camper!


Got " 'tude?"


Time to say good bye!!!!!!

Tutorial: Art smock for little artists

Tutorial: Art smock for little artists

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More Fleece Jammies done

Birthday party today for 3 grands. Here is Camryn's jammie/loungers and Ryker's camo jammies/lounger. :)

Barbecue Ham Sandwiches Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

Barbecue Ham Sandwiches Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Chicken Pumpkin Stew

By Donna Meadow from Woman's Day | October 3, 2006

Photo: Mary Ellen Bartley

• Nutrition Facts
• Yield 6 servings
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 291
• Total Fat 11g
• Saturated Fat 2g
• Cholesterol 94mg
• Sodium 616mg
• Total Carbohydrates 21g
• Dietary Fiber 2g
• Protein 28g

• Active Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, visible fat trimmed, cut in 1-in. pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, cut in 1-in. pieces
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 can each (14 1/2 oz each) chicken broth and diced tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups 1-in. cubes peeled sugar pumpkin or butternut squash (1 lb)
• 8 oz fresh green beans, cut in half
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
• 
  

PREPARATION

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 4 minutes or until browned. Remove to a plate. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, pepper and garlic; sauté 4 minutes until softened.

2. Add 1 1/2 cups broth, the tomatoes, paprika and salt. Bring to a boil; add chicken, pumpkin and beans. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 minutes or until chicken and pumpkin are tender.

3. Meanwhile stir remaining broth, the cornstarch and peanut butter in a bowl until smooth. Add to pot; stir until blended. Cook 2 minutes or until thickened.

The Star Spangled Banner as not heard before!

Sung here by five young ladies at a Texas Tech University Basketball game. Some of these girls are as young as 6! This anthem never fails to bring tears to my eyes!

Outside our Window - Wordless Wednesday

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