Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving













No, it's not Thanksgiving...
but who says that you have to only celebrate Thanksgiving in November?!
It's rainy and cold in November...not very cheery.
Plus, I certainly don't think that being thankful happens only once a year.
For me, I feel lucky everyday for the people and things in my life.
So on this sunny day,
with the sun beaming in my windows,
I'm reflecting on all that I'm thankful for.
(Not in any order...just how it pops in my head.)

My little house on my little street

puppy snuggles

cherished garage sale finds

happy news

discovering new places in my heart

loving my family, more and more every day

yellow...anything that is sunshine yellow, or butter yellow...I love yellow.

Consistency

My "through-it-all" friends...they stick, thank goodness!

the evening breeze

daisies

straws...everything tastes better through a straw

flip flops and pedicures

new and old friends

Murphy and IO's paw-ship (friendship)

Hands that help others

Finding a charity that not only touches my heart,
but it replenishes my soul.
Love FFF!

The Murphy

Oregon berries...every berry that grows.

Mom and Dad :0)

The chance every day
to do something good

love

happy tears

early morning walks

strolls with the stars

summer

and YOU!

I am thankful for YOU

and letting me into your life.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Now I want a Thanksgiving dinner...minus the turkey.

Oooooo...maybe I just need a pumpkin pie.

Now that's being thankful!

Rag Wreath Love

~The blog today is a look back at a craft that I created at the beginning of July. :0)

Looking for wreath ideas on Pinterest,

was like looking for moles in the park...they were everywhere!

Butt in the air = Murphy was in doggy heaven!

While I search for ideas, I always keep in mind the supplies that I already have on hand.  Why purchase, when I can make beauty (hopefully) out of scraps?  Plus, I have a basement full of things that I've gathered at garage sales, scrap bins, and gifts from other crafters.  Thank goodness for my basement! :0)

I loved the idea of using fabric. Not only do I have a ton, but I enjoy working with it.  So, thankfully I found a fantastic blog, Shay B~ a look through my lens with an excellent tutorial for making a rag wreath.

ShayB~Ruffly Door Wreath

Shay B Ruffly Door Wreath~  http://shealynnbenner.com/2012/05/tutorial-9-ruffly-door-wreath/

Isn't it pretty?!

I wanted to create something with a little more variety of color...something that said, "Hello July!" Nothing would do but red, white, and blue to start July and bring in the sunshine.

Following the tutorial, I cut strips and began to tie each piece.

It was a slow process, but the end result was beautiful!

When done, hang it on the door and add a bow...

Tada!

I just love it! In fact, it's staying up for the rest of July

and makes me smile when I walk through the door. :0)

I enjoyed making them so much that I just had to make more...

Welcome back to PDX Kristi!

For Sparker~my fantastic taste tester. 

It's a tough job, but I'm glad that you and Scott can handle it! Ha!

If you're looking for a fun and beautiful craft, try this!  All the skill you need is the cut strips and tie knots...piece of cake!

Now back to the difficult task of hunting moles!

Happy Crafting,

Lori