It goes without saying!!!

Today was a tragic day for America!!! But we are a strong, united country and we have gotten each other through it horrible event!! I will never forget it I thank God everyday for my family, friends and freedom!!!Thanks to all of those who gave of themselves to make our country strong and FREE!!!

IS THE SUN SHINING WHERE YOU ARE??

Wherever you go
No matter the weather

~~
Always bring your own

SUNSHINE!!

Souffle Anyone??... Rusting Recipe

I want to share a rusting recipe on found on line that ISN'T toxic like the old standard one used with bleach.
This one is very easy to use and will is not dangerous to use, unless you spill it on your carpet.. it will be rust colored..

Here it is:
One pint hydrogen peroxide
1/4 C Vinegar ( I use white)
2 TBLS. salt (table salt it fine)

Mix these three ingredients in a plastic bowl you don't use again, it will be rusted too!!! Stir with a plastic spoon until the salt is dissolved. Add your items to rust, bells, pins etc,.. They will start turning your solution brown in an hour or so, but you can leave them overnight or for several hours, which is what I do, you will get better results. When done drain, but DO NOT RINSE THE ITEMS OFF, then lay them out on a thick layer of paper towels or newspaper on an old cookie sheet, and let dry in the sun or air dry. If you need them like, NOW, I did put a batch in the oven for a quick dry at about 200* with the door ajar, but lay them on parchment paper not paper towels or newspaper in the oven. We don't want a fire!!! And be careful, them suckers get hot!!! NOTE!! And very important!!! They didn't tell me this, had to find out the hard way!!! See pictures below!!! Make sure you put your plastic container with the solution in it on an old cookie sheet with sides. This gets a good head of foam on the top and does overflow and will make a mess on your counter. It may not overflow in a larger container, but the foam gets pretty big!!! Also, I use an old whipped cream container to do my rusting, SAVE THE LID and punch some holes in the top, and use it to drain the items you have rusted, this will save your strainer or anything else you may use to drain them. I then clean them out and save it for the next batch. I have added pictures from when the foam forms to my end result. It is quick easy and non toxic, I'm sure you wouldn't want to drink it so keep it away from anyone that may do that!! But the bleach recipe if very toxic and can be very harmful to those that have respiratory issues. Have fun and good luck!!




See what I mean by Souffle???



This is what they look like coming out of the solution. Keep them close together, don't know why, but they 'rust' better.



All dry and ready to use!!!
Now add them to your prim creations!!!
Have fun!!!



Adds just the right touch to anything PRIM!!!

Where do you belong!!??

You Belong in Fall

Intelligent, introspective, and quite expressive at times... You appreciate the changes in color, climate, and mood that fall brings Whether you're carving wacky pumpkins or taking long drives, autumn is a favorite time of year for you

What Season Are You?

I love the cool air and crisp nights, the colors of fall and the smells. Leaving them windows open all day to let the house air out and the fresh smells in!! Football!! I do love Fall!!

Fall is around the corner!!

It is truly becoming fall here in NE Colorado. The nights are cool & the days crisp!! And my kids are already sick!! Sure sign of school starting and germs being shared!!
It's time for me to start thinking of Christmas items for my eBay listings, but I will linger in the cool days of Fall before we have to start shoveling snow!!!
We did yard work, sticker plants have invaded our back lot and I think I pulled for two hours and didn't get them all, do you ever get them all???



Ashley drove the go cart all by her self yesterday and was so proud of herself and I think Joe and I were as happy as she was. She is doing so much better since being sick and really a healthy little girl.. Brandon has been my sick one this week, but a trip to the Dr has him back on the mend. He missed all but one day of school this week!!
Well I have dinner cooking....



Blessings, Joleen

LEMONS and SUGAR

This should probably be taped to your bathroom mirror
where one could read it every day.
You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.


1. There are at least two people in this world
that you would die for.


2. At least 15 people in this world
love you in some way.


3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you
is because they want to be just like you.


4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,
even if they don't like you.


5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you
before they go to sleep.


6. You mean the world to some one.


7. You are special and unique.!


8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.


9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,
something good comes from it.


10. When you think the world has turned its back on you
take another look.


11. Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget about the rude remarks.


And always remember....
when life hands you Lemons,
ask for Sugar and call me over!

Pet the kitty!!! Meow!!!

Yet another great giveaway!! Yippee

This blogging thing is becoming so fun. I get to see so many new ideas and beautiful artists and I come across some of the best giveaways for really cool stuff, I was on Tomatoe Creek Prims great blog and I saw a post of yet another great giveaway. Pam at Antique or Not is giving away a $25 gift certificate to her online shoppe just for posting on her blog, Of course she has to pick out your name for the many, but give it a try, you may be the lucky winner and she has awesome stuff in her shoppe. Good luck, but I hope I win...tee hee.. I could use some new pretties in my house!!! She has REALLY neat stuff!!!

Is this fun or what!!????

My First Blog Award!!!

Imagine my surprise today to see that I was nominated not once but TWICE for the "Primitive Excellence Award" This is my first blog award and I am humbled to say the least. Thanks to my good friend Jody of star*spangled*pretties and my new prim friend Lori of theoldeprimitivehouse for also putting my name out there. Take a look at both of these girls blogs, they are great and I love to look and see what they are up to!!
Now there are rules to getting this award: So I will try to hold up my end of the bargain now. The first few are easy, but picking only 7 prim friends or sites is hard, so if I left you out, don't be hurt. If you have a prim site you deserve this too. So snag it and add it to your site, because you are keeping the spirit of prim alive too!!
Here is the rest of it :O)

*Put the logo on your blog.

*Add a link to the person who awarded you.

*Nominate at least seven other blogs.

*Add links to those blogs on your blog.

*Leave a message for your nominee on their blog.

Here are my nominees. It was hard, I have made so many great friends between the blogs and eBay, I hate to leave anyone out. There are great links to other blogs on my site as well as everyone of these girls sites. Grab a cup of coffee and look at them all!!! Blessings, Joleen

• Gretchen - Caw of the Crow Primitives - You will love her, she is such an inspiration read her blog, you will love it too, and she makes some great prim goodies!! Yippee!!
• Britt - A dear friend , theoldeprimhouse, she introduced me to the whole eBay group thing, and she is also a very talented prim artist!! Check out Maggs on her blog!!
  
• Linda - LindaPindaDesigns - Very talented, warm, loving, wonderful person, love her!! She is also just a good person!! Did I cover that?? Beautiful graphic designs and more!!
• Susie - She is such a card!! Yankee Lane Primitives. Her Mother stories will keep you laughing and she makes some great prim items too, which she sells on several sites. Check her out!!! She can figure out anything too!!
  
• Daisy - Daisysdesignsonline, Mother of 5!! And still finds time to craft!! I think it is her sanity!! She sells on ebay and other hot spots too!!
• Lisa - Sweet friend Lisa, brush-strokes-n-stitches. She is a great friend and hard working mother of two girls, it that isn't work enough. She is a talent in many prim areas!!
  
• Sue - Rabbit Hollow Prims. She is in TLOFA with me and teaches has kids and still makes some of the best dolls and patterns. Her blog is beautiful.
  
• PLEASE CHECK OUT ALL OF THESE DESERVING LADIES!! YOU WON'T BE SORRY!!
  

My lastest creation on Ebay ~ Aug 28th 2008

I just love these pumpkins, I wish you could see them. They are very prim & very Grubby and are just wonderful. Go to my ebay listings and take a look!! They are big and weighted very heavy so they won't fall over very easily. They are duck's cloth with stars stenciled on them and then sanded primed and baked at least twice. They are great, I will hate to give them up!! Now I need to get busy on more goodies!! Have a great weekend and be Safe!!!
Blessings, Joleen