In the process of adding Easter Pom Pom Peeps and Glitter Cottages to my shop.
Although the calendar says Spring, the thermometer does not. It is a balmy 35* F today. That felt warm to me. That is ridiculous to say out loud!!! Spring warmth cannot come soon enough to Northwest Indiana. I love me some Sunshine!
You cannot do any better for a gift that is crafty, thrifty, and glittery all in one.
With not a minute to spare. The little pink lighted tree is loaded with Valentine goodies.
It may even be overloaded...but can you have too many pretties and sweets?
My heart from E...very special to my heart.
One of my pink lovebirds. Can you see the pipe cleaner garland?
One of my small cupcake cottage ornaments...sugary sweet for sure~
A variegated pom pom with rick rack hanger.
I love those milky white glass bulbs. Also added some vintage ribbon still on wooden spools.
I spy a red glitter lollipop in the background :)
Wooden Cherries hiding in the back.
Lots of goodies right there ^
Purchased those glittery puffy hearts from Dollar Tree...8 in a pack. They will appear again on this post.
And there are more glittery puffy hearts. Used some sea salt I had hanging around in the pantry for years to a pretty glass vase. A pretty pink polka dot ribbon ties it up. The Vintage Valentine cupid clown is from Mary. You have to see her collections.
2 more pink trees that I boxed back up..need more Valentine goodies to fill them up~
Some red ceramic cardinals to top off the shelf <3
Happy Valentine's Day Weekend,
Julie
Sassy Sanctuary is where I saw this Pastel Doily Valentine Garland...Easy Peasy. I had all the materials so I whipped one up in under an hour!!
All this prettiness while I was watching the Super Bowl...I can multitask! I added beads in between my hearts on this one:
This is my garland. Taking one to work to decorate my office window and the other one is going to a friend.
The Blizzard of 2011 is now behind us. I have been off work for a entire week. Two days for sick days and the other 3 for Blizzard days. 
The drift in front of the house is about 3.5 feet tall. I'm not sure when we will see our front sidewalk again...our snow blower broke doing the driveway.
Have a great and warm week,
(~~)
Julie
Ever since Christmas season has passed I have turned my energy to Valentine's Day. I have not decorated for Valentine's Day yet but I am crafting up a flurry of hearts. Midwest winter is relentless and I have to keep my mind and fingers busy.
I am officially starting my running routine tomorrow. I haven't done any physical exercise since early December. So, tomorrow is the day snow or shine!
You can find these sweet cupcake cottages in my shop.
I have tomorrow off for Martin Luther King Day...no pay..but will be enjoying the day shopping with my sister nonetheless. Photo Courtesy of Things That Make me Like America.
What an impact this speech has had for civil rights.
Enjoy your week, Sweets!
(~~)
Julie
Just saying...I have listed 4 pink sweeties in my shop.
A few more Valentine items and yes a few glitter cottages for Valentine's day should be listed this weekend also...crossing my fingers.
Happy Saturday,
(~~)
Julie
If you have read my Christmas Eve post, you would have seen the large box my hubby had for me under the tree. This is what was in the box...Yay!
Now on with the Pinkness...
Here are the lovebirds without their eyes and beaks.
I didn't end up using the red hearts..I was patiently waiting for polka dot hearts I had ordered off of Etsy.
Ring around the Rosy.
The hearts have arrived today!!! Now to finish my order from my favorite blogger..Elizabeth.
Seriously she orders them by the dozen!
I believe they do make much more of a statement in batches. Sweet Peeps on their way to Ohio.
A few more were made and will be added to my shop in a day or two.
Happy Wednesday and let's hope the weekend is here soon,
(~~)
Julie
Kane observing nature through the patio door and feeling the warmth of the furnace.
This is his morning spot.
A surprise package from Mary. She makes the best vintage beaded ornaments. Love it. Last year she made me gorgeous pink beaded ornaments.
Some pink love birds ready for Valentine's Day listing in my shop.
Yes, I will wait until after Christmas to list them!
Now to the recently cleaned up and half way organized craft studio! LOL since I have taken these pictures I have already changed some things up. I'll post them again another day. I found 3 baby planters from the 80's and am using them for storage.
My sister bought this Album at the local church thrift shop for me. She loves me!
Greenbeanbaby purchase from a year or so ago is the framed picture of her cut paper piecing.
Flossie the framed picture in the upper right hand corner was purchased from Jenny at EverydayisaHoliday last year. Love, Love, Love! My inspiration board is getting full!
Not the best picture with the sun streaming in but you can see all my glass containers. They are filled with beautiful beads, flowers, and other goodies!
The 'messiest' storage in the room. I keep all of my chipboard in these roll out bins. The sewing machine is in the bottom bin. That hasn't gotten a lot of use. I prefer to work with paper, yarn, glitter, and glue.
Some yarn, some felt, and hiding some rolls of corrugated cardboard beside the cabinet.
Pretty pinks and reds displayed above the cabinet.
A cupcake plaque purchased from etsy. 
The cabinet doors opened to expose the supplies inside: ribbons, threads, vintage trims, crepe paper, tulle, and a tin full of embroidery threads.
Up close with the pretties in the glass jars!
More prettiness.
The other album my sis purchased for me from the church thrift store. She really, really does love me! Honest.
Some projects yet to be started or finished: A wicked Halloween picture, garland, Christmas yarn ball wreath, a vintage magazine holder. 
I cannot wait to see the finished project from these yarn balls. I might add some pink pom poms.
Aqua, Red, and White LOVE! Where's the pink?
I finished up the Christmas wrapping of the gifts tonight.
Need to double check my lists and see if more gifts are needed..Crossing fingers that I am done.
Snow and/or ice tonight.
Be safe and warm.
Julie
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