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! 

 

 

  

 

Stone Gable.  The secret of drying beautiful hydrangea.  Every year I say I am going to do this, maybe this year I will.   

 

 

 

 

Daisy Farm Crafts. Twisted Velvet crochet head bands. Plus there is a video to help. 

 

 

  

 

 

Cecil and Co. Learn to create your own fabric mushrooms. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crochet Beja.  Crochet Wavy Pad Tutorial. I like this.   A lot. 

 

 

  

 

 

Creativities.  Lace Mystical Cape. Free Pattern.  

 

 

  

 

 Designer Switch Plates. Make your own found on A Piece of Rainbow.  Cute! 

 

 

  

 

How to fake calligraphy.  From Joelle Charming. 

 

 

  

 

Little Felt Mice.   Complete tutorial, including templates, etc.   Found on Rythm & Rhyme.
These are so cute! 

 

 

 

 

 

French Baguette Wraps.   A downloadable free printable from Heather Bullard. 

 

 

  

 

This little wine cork reindeer is so cute!  I love it.  I wonder if I can buy wine corks.  We don't drink wine so we don't have any, but I am sure you must be able to buy wine corks from somewhere.  Found on  Mom's Menu Planner. 

 

 

  

 

 Back to School Luch Ideas from Very Culinary.   I can remember how  difficult it was to make the kid's lunches interesting and delicious.   I am loving the sandwich puzzle! 

 

 

 

 

No source, but how cute is this little house ornament.   It looks simple enough to make. 

 

 

  

 

 

Creatures made from Clothes pins.  Found here.   What fun!  

 

 

  

 

 

 This fabulous Artist has all sorts of printables for free.  Her name is Erin Lee and you can find these things on Art by Erin Lee. 

 

 

 

 

 

You all know I adore anything Scandanavian stule.   I found this on how to decorate your home in Scandinavian Country House Style.   Wowsa.   From Inredningsvis. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I love the way this simple chest of drawers has been made over to use as a buffet.  From BHG, Creative DIY Flea Market Makeovers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 The magic way to clean stove burners.   I just throw mine in the dishwasher, and it doesn't always work too well.   I am gong to try this from  Made From Pinterest. 

 

 

  

 

 I love LOVE this idea of turning old lightbulbs into hot air balloon art.  From a Hungarian Page.   But it's a totally pictorial tutorial.   I Love the tip about standing the lightbulbs in a bowl of sugar to hold them upright for painting. 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments from felt.  I love it!  Found on American Felt & Craft!  I love working with felt.  A complete tutorial. 

 

 

 

 

 

 What an attractive Passport Wallet to hold all of your family passports when travelling, etc.   Such a simple idea and so attractive.   Found on One Shabby Chic on Etsy.  Digital Download Pattern. 

 

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

 

I had the lovely surprise last night of a sweet facetime with my father and sister. It was really nice to see and talk to them!  I miss my family a lot. Its been 7 or so years since I have seen any of them in person. Thank goodness for technology!

 

A thought to carry with you . . . 

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 *Each day offers us the gift 

of being a special occasion
if we can simply learn 

that as well as giving,
it is blessed to receive with 

grace and a grateful heart.
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We are enjoying an abundance of blackberries this year  Today I am sharing an Easy Blackberry Galette. If you can unroll a sheet of readymade pastry, you can make this deliciously simple tart.  

Have a wonderful Friday and great weekend!  Wherever you go and whatever you do, don't forget that . . .

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And I do too!