http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/guest-blog

gift wrapping ideas

http://sparrowsalvage.blogspot.com/2008/11/battleworn.html

RECYCLED ROSE PACKAGING

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=649
ORNAMENTS

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=610
CROCHET OWLS

http://www.elsiemarley.com/post-office-bag-tutorial.html
i'LL BE MAKING A MODIFIED VERSION OF THIS THIS WEEK --

http://unabashedrepetition.blogspot.com/2008/11/daughter-is-soooo-bossy.html
http://unabashedrepetition.blogspot.com/2008/11/courante-jewel.html
SHADOW BOX BEAUTIES

http://suzanneduda.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/12/no-more-red.html
look at the pipe cleaner tree.

PEARS, birds

http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2007/11/its-all-gone-pear-shaped.html

HAS AN EMBEDDED link for an apple as well


burlap bird
http://foothillhomecompanion.blogspot.com/2008/11/burlap-is-new-black.html

http://leesiebella.typepad.com/leesiebella/2008/11/silver-bella-2008-part-1.html

FOLDED PAPER STARS-- LACE FLOWERS

http://www.howtomakestars.com/instructions.html

FOLDED PAPER STARS.

http://unabashedrepetition.blogspot.com/2008/11/frayed-flowers-tutorial.html

FRAYED LACE ROSES

ruffled rosettes
http://plumtickled.typepad.com/plumtickled/2008/12/a-rosette-tutorial.html

BOTH GREAT TUTORIALS

http://unabashedrepetition.blogspot.com/2008/09/blast-from-past.html

CROCHET SCARVES

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17152087


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17421774


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16819359

http://www.greenkitchen.com/blog/2008/11/solstice-calendar-influence-of-books.html

LOVING THIS NEEDLE FELTED AND BEADED CLOUD.

http://joli-paquet.blogspot.com/2008/11/snowman-hat-tutorial.html

http://joli-paquet.blogspot.com/2008/11/kits.html

http://vickichrisman.blogspot.com/2008/11/off-to-ckc-seattle.html - IDEAS FOR A BABY QUILT LAYOUT

http://vickichrisman.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-love-pink.html SCROLL DOWN AND LOOK AT THE FAIRY WANDS.

way cool interiors

http://ullam.typepad.com/ullabenulla/2008/11/philadelphia-interior-creativity.html

particularly love the plate tables and the birdcage lamp

pretty flowers from fabric.

http://http//thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2008/11/farm-chick-style-pin.html


great scrap craft

http://www.designspongeonline.com/category/guest-blog
paper garlands around christmas balls

GIFT BOXES ----

http://abbytrysagain.typepad.com/abbytryagain/2008/11/so-much-and-so-little.html

BOXES OF LOVE - JOY - BLESSINGS - ETC.

http://secretleavespaperworks.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-old-things-from-secret-leaves.html

BOOK SPINE BOXES - POSTCARD NOTE CARDS.

PIN CUSHIONS

http://dontlooknow.typepad.com/dont_look_now/2008/02/one-of-my-favou.html

a scarf --- yummy

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17065999

a beautiful take on the button ornaments

http://thriftymissprissy.typepad.com/thrifty_miss_priss/2008/10/i-had-the-idea-in-my-head-for-a-very-long-time-to-make-something-with-buttonseither-button-trees-or-a-button-ballif-t.html


loving these with the pearl headed pin - now to find those pins one sale or in bulk.

Look at the lamp ideas and plates.

http://redshedantiques.blogspot.com/2008/11/trash-to-treasure-vintage-lamps-in-new.html

the candelabra lamp is a definite go for the porch AND those plates -

glitter dots

http://joli-paquet.blogspot.com/2008/11/tis-season-for-glitter-flock.html


a really cute way to add dots to something.

mini quilt

http://gallopingpony.wordpress.com/2008/11/10/nantes-france/

alphabet prints ---

http://decor8blog.com/2008/11/10/daily-discounts-penny-people/


convert these to cross stitch ------ way cool

CROCHET WASHCLOTH WRAPPING.

http://flickr.com/photos/redfeltflower/109107197/in/set-72157605221113647/#

WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT....

http://ullam.typepad.com/ullabenulla/2008/11/circle-exchange-in-france.html

SPOOL PINCUSHIONS

Just perfect for the side table while you are sewing on a button. I have made many of these -- thank goodness LBF is a golfer - I'll just raid the tees from his stuff.

http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2008/10/bevy-of-handy-dandy-pincushions.html


would also make cute table decs for a shower or giveaway "goodies" for a conference or craft party.

keep you fork

Woman and a ForkThere was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things 'in order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly. 'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.'This is very important,' the young woman continued. 'I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.'The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.'That surprises you, doesn't it?' the young woman asked.'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.The young woman explained. 'My grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and withsubstance!'So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell them: 'Keep your fork .the best is yet to come'The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over and over he smiled.During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly be fore she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us.Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to 'Keep your fork.'Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share. Being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND even if it means sending back to the person who sent it to you.And keep your fork! :-)



i'll be adding this to some FORK ORNAMENTS like the spoon pendant i wear often. sent to me by melissa ellisor.

tattoo men - look how she uses toile

absolutely tooooooo cute.

http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2008/04/need-a-man-in-your-life/

mushroom fairy -halloween costume

http://ullam.typepad.com/ullabenulla/2008/11/forest-dresses.html

tomorrowland trees (christmas)

http://willows95988.typepad.com/

would make a wonderful windowsill or fireplace opening decoration.

instead of using the cones as the stands - could use candlesticks or small jars and vases - using what I have.