Friday 4 December 2020

My Friday Finds . . .

 

 

A few of the things  I find each week that pique my interest, bring me joy, inspire me to learn, create, do, become, inspire memories . . . maybe they will do the same for you!    

 

From Blackstone Designs, a free pattern for gift card/treat holders! You can hang them on the tree!  There is a list of suggestions as to what you can fit in them also.  

 

Keen to try this no rise Slow Cooker Pesto Bread.  From Diethood.  Bread in a slow cooker . . .  sounds interesting!   

 

BHG Felt Snowman Ornaments.   

 

Also BHG, Snowy Village Ornaments.  Love these.  With free printables. 

 

For journalling.  No link just inspiration.  Borders with words.  Love this idea. 

 

 

What 2 Cook.  Dog in a Dog.  It's a hot dog encased in bread dough.  Cute!   

 

 

 

Lia Griffith.  How to tie the perfect bow, with a video. I so need help in this area.

 

  

She's Crafty Crochet.  Pan handlers to protect your hands from hot pan handles.   A great scrap buster and stocking stuffer.  

  


Heart Hook Home.  Grocery cart token keeper key chain.   

 


Make a felted Snowman from the people at BHG.  Cute!    

 


A really simple Nativity Scene you can put together using Craft Sticks.  I really love the simplicity of this.  From Rhythms of Play.  A complete Tutorial. 

 

From Daily Crochet.  Crochet angels.  I have made these before and they are easy and quick to make and look so pretty on the tree. 

 

Paper Baubles from Mark Montano.  A complete Tutorial. 

 

From Hello Wonderful.  Free Printable Christmas Favour Boxes.  These are so cute. 


Inkstruck Studio.  Free downloadable printable water colour Christmas Cards.  These are lovely. 

 

Cuckoo 4 Design.  A free download  for these lovely poster board snowflakes. 

 


Make your own Wallet from Paper Scraps.  Gathering Beauty.  

 

A tutorial for painting water colour roses using watercolour pencils.  From Total Art Soul.   

 

 Boost your self esteem.   I don't know anyone who couldn't benefit from this.  We could all stand a bit of inspiration and help. 

 

Use an old book cover to create a new scrapbook for the holidays.  From The Nerd Nest.  I love this idea.  Plus the old pages you take out could be used for altered art. 

And those are my finds for this week.  I really hope there was something of interest here for you as well!

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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A beautiful woman uses her lips for truth,
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her hands for charity, and her heart for love.
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In The English Kitchen today, Christmas Oat Scones.  These were fabulously tasty! 

Have a wonderful Friday whatever you may be getting up to. Stay safe, wear a mask, wash your hands, socially distance, and keep yourself and those around you healthy. Its not rocket science.  Just do what we are asked to do and we will see an end to all of this more sooner than later!  Don't forget! 

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And I do too!     





10 comments:

  1. You are so crafty Marie! I love the Christmas bauble idea, may have to try that one. We've been cold, but no snow. If it's dry enough this weekend, I'm making divinity. It is our pastor's favorite and I always try to make him some. I'm taking the day off next Friday to bake cookies and such, I'll have Friday and Saturday that way. Getting my Christmas cards done tomorrow and sent out Monday. Get my gifty baskets done and then it's just waiting until the day. Much love to you and yours! XO

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    1. Thanks very much Raquel! Your pastor is a very lucky fella! I am so far behind this year I will never catch up. I am holding it all now until next year! Love to you and Keith! xoxo

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  2. Fun things for sure.Our PM announced yesterday all Christmas gatherings are forbidden.

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    1. Ohhh how very devastating. This year is a total washout! (((( hugs)))) xoxo

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  3. Hi Marie, you're not so far behind. In fact you're ahead because you're home! It is such a grey day here that we have decided to put our tree up and at least add the lights. Stay safe, stay warm. Love that little snow ball snow man. Love and hugs, Elaine

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    1. That’s a good way to look at it for sure! How wonderful you are putting up your tree! You will have to send me a photo when you are done! I would love to see it! Love and hugs! Xoxo

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  4. What a lovely assortment of things to make for Christmas. I love making paper snowflakes. They are one of my favorite traditions of the season. You can also put some sprinkles of glitter on them to make them shine. As always thanks for sharing.

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    1. It will be a different year this year for sure, for most people, but there is still much we can enjoy! Xoxo

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  5. Hi Marie~

    What fun ideas...I love Christmas! I am really intrigued with the crockpot bread recipe...I may have to try it it looks delicious! And I love the felted snowman, I've always wanted to learn how to felt. I wish I had the ambition and time to make all of these cute things...they sure are fun to look at!!

    Thanks for sharing, Marie!! Love you tons!

    Gentle Hugs,
    Barb

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  6. I so wish that people would do as they are asked with the Mask things and etc. Elder Renlund came out with a video that makes it clear that doing this is being Christlike.
    I enjoyed going through all your finds. I always like the decorating ones and the knitted items. I wish I was a bit more crafty.
    I loved the cards and I would love to make the snowflakes.
    Then I really liked the 5 ways to boost self esteem. I think we should always be working on that one.
    Blessings and hugs!

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