A DAY AT THE SPA...

Greetings, dear friends! Today I am thankful for our furry friends...even when they commandeer the computer!

It is I, Webster the Wonder Dog...

Most of you know that I occasionally hijack my "mom's" computer to blog and say hello. Well, today I have a few pictures to share with you (in a fit of shameless self-promotion) after a day at the spa...

My doctor told my mom I needed to keep my hair short...even in the winter because of my allergies. They have been TERRIBLE lately and I have been quite miserable...but then, so have mom and dad. They both have allergies too...guess there's something in the air.

Anyway, so here I am...looking quite handsome if I do say so myself! Here's a peek at the cool neckerchief the spa lady gave me to wear. It's Snoopy and the peanuts gang at Thanksgiving! How apropos! Fetching, isn't it?

 

I'm not sure why, but spending the day at the spa just wears me out! here's I'm chillin with the mom...she's a pretty good pillow!

 

Anyway, our Saturday is supposed to be spent just chillaxin at home and stuff. I HOPE SO! I'm pooped! 

Yikes! Here comes mom...better give her the innocent puppy dog eyes! Later, dawgs!

Hugs,
Webster

ELIZABETH'S APRON POCKET SWAP

Greetings, dear readers!

Today I am grateful for my blog friends...with whom I have established many wonderful friendships. There's just something about sharing a common interest, whether it be paper crafts, art, food, family...that knits hearts together and makes me feel like I have a "friend in every port!"

Although I am running behind in getting my apron pockets in the mail, I have finished them and wanted you to see what I'm sending to Elizabeth of Creative Breathing aka Bluebird Papercrafts for the swap.

We were to make an apron pocket, name our "imaginary diner" and then put a recipe of some sort on the back of the pocket.  I immediately began thinking of the cool 50's diners  I saw while traveling Route 66. And because the first four names I came up with other swappers already used (are we all sharing a brain here or WHAT?!?!) I decided to name my diner the same name as one I saw on the Road...The 5 & Diner!

I always go into full blown "Panic Mode" when E asks us to "Scrap Flat"! "But, but, but" I think, "I am an embellishment junkie?!?!"



 

 

 

I just love the little soda pop image! I HAD to incorporate it SOMEWHERE on my pocket...

I'll be back soon with more fun! Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs, Paula Clare

FUN THANKSGIVING TABLE IDEAS

Greetings, dear reader!

As promised, I am back with some fun ideas for your thanksgiving table! 

 First, however, I would like to say how thankful I am for all the artists (of every stripe) in the world. Artists like Mary Engelbrieit who share their love and passion via their incredible artwork makes my heart soar! Thank you! You make the world a more beautiful place and I for one do NOT take that for granted!

I recently purchased some old editions of Home Companion magazine...I just love how Mary shares her artwork in each edition! Here is a sweet image that I absolutely adore:

I just love the sweetness of this image...so I started thinking about ways I could use it on my table...first, I did a little photoshop magic...

I moved the "Thank God" sentiment to the bottom of the stack of leaves, and then expanded the "leaf pile" outward. Trim around the image and voila! Napkin rings! (cut additional rectangles of white paper and glue to the edges of the images if you need to make the napkin rings a bit larger!) Be sure to click on the images twice to get the full sheet size to open.

Print one image per page and make "thankful crowns" for each guest and family member...

 

Again cut to size a strip of white paper and glue to the edges of the image to create a paper crown!

I hope you have fun with these adorable images! More soon!

Hugs,
Paula Clare

A SWEET PLACE TO VISIT...

Greetings, dear friends!

I am writing to ask you to make a visit to a very sweet place...my daughter in love's new Bakery website! Her fledgling business is truly beginning to take off, but she needs a little  "start up" confidence!  Please visit Creme Hurray! and see how you can help! Be sure to "like" the website while you're there! Thank you my friends! 

Back soon with a new craft project...as promised!

Hugs,
Paula Clare

GRATEFUL FOR NOVEMBER 2...

Greetings, dear reader!

Today I am grateful that I live in a country where I, Joe citizen, have the privilege to vote.

You can see even Webster is in on the reminder! Get out today and vote...your opinion, your vote DOES matter!

Back soon with a fun new craft project for your Thanksgiving table!

Hugs,
Paula Clare