A great weekend indeed!

Hello everyone, just popping in to share my weekend, I had to work this morning of course (hard to turn down overtime pay) then my dad, both daughters, Jimmy & I headed out to Ducklake. A small lake connected to Lake Michigan. A place I went to a LOT as a kid. My dad had been talking about a "bottle dump" for years. He and my aunt had found a bunch of old antique bottles in the past, so we thought we'd search it out...no such luck but we still made the best of it. We had a scare here in the last month. Dad was having heart issues we were told but it turns out he is ok he just has to watch himself. THANK GOD!!!

My dad & my girls, Darcy and Cassidy.

Jimmy & myself

The Lake Michigan Blockhouse...

 Then....we searched for an old Indian cemetary, walked the woods next to Lake Michigan and I collected these acorn tops, lol I have no idea why. There HAS to be something cool I can do with them, it was so nice, the fresh air and the time spent with my family.

I hope everyone is haveing a great weekend as well! Also...Thank you to all of my newest followers :) I'm happy youe here!
~Hugs, Connie

Heart salt dough ornies

Happy "HUMP" day everyone!


~Here is the heart combination I forgot to add last night.

The Beautiful Sun was out here in Michigan today, I sure have missed it. I wanted to pop on here and share the photo's of my latest projects. These projects are what keep me going while I'm at work I plan things all out in my head, then apply them when I get home (when not too tired) Here they are, hope you all like them.

~First is Holly. She is a 6-inch mini jointed mohair bear. She's so darn sweet! I already gave her to a friend at work for her Birthday.

~Next is Haley, same size and style as Holly but I used a mix of mohair. I will post her to my "Etsy" at some point. 










This is my hand & needle felted pillow. I just LOVE working with this bulk loose wool and alpaca. I made mittens for my mom and aunt as well.

and now for thee Salt dough

Lincoln and Stars

When in Rome

 Well.... it has been close to a year since I last Blogged, I enjoy blogging, I've even missed it, but a lot has changed in my life so I'll try to do a fast catch up. lol
 I started a new full time job in July of last year so that has taken my days when I used to blog. Plus dealing with all the animals and and my children and so on and so on.
Jimmy and I went to Italy at Christmas time. We started in Rome, the Vatican City and took the train across the country to Florence, Venice, Pisa and of course the country side of Tuscany and Siena. The country side is EVERYTHING you see in the movies and so much more.I cant even imagine how the country looks in the spring or summer. Breath taking I bet!
Here are a few photos, we took hundreds but I do not have the patience to sit here to long uploading. Plus lets just be honest it would get boring for you to look at as well. tee hee

we"ll start with "Rome"cuz we did.

 

Pisa..... then Florence

 Florence then

 Siena the.....

 The Vatican City

 Venice

It's Monday I'm ready to leave! well I'm not packed but I'm finding it hard to do the stuff I should be doing! I have a "serve/safe test to take tomorrow and have not yet studied for it! I just wanna pack. We will leave for San Diego Wednesday morning and be back Monday so this is my last post till then. I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week and weekend, TTFN, Connie

Happy Friday!

Back working with the oils, I have missed them! Hope everyone is having a FAB day :)

Natural chemical free face cleanser and moisturizing treatments to try....

I've just got my new "Herb Companion"  and was inspired by these natural recipes to try at home. Like most of you I spend a lot of cash on face care products always trying to find that miricle in a bottle but hate the prices :(
BUT what I really hate MOST of all is the idea of myself and my daughters putting all of those chemicals on our skin knowing how we absorb them all. I found these and wanted to post and give them a try. Let me know if you try them and give me feedback. I will be trying them right along with you. Please becareful not to use anything you are alergic to.


Gentle cleanser~
  said to be a good alternative to harsh soaps. This cleanser has soothing properties that make it especially good for sensitive or mature skin.

1~Cup whole milk or soymilk
1/2~ cup whole oats
1~tablespoon honey

~Pour all ingredients into a blender, turn on high until smooth and creamy.
~Pour into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in refrigerator.
~To use: Place a small amount in the palm of your hand, then gently massage into your skin. Rinse well with warm water and pat your skin dry.


Anti-Aging Cream~
Don't forget an important part of the complexion: your neck. This evening neck cream is rich in skin-conditioning oils. For soft, smooth skin, massage a small amount into your face and neck nightly.

2~tablespoons coconut oil
1~tablespoon olive oil
1~tablespoon grated cocoa butter
1~teaspoon vitamin E oil

~Mix all ingredients in a small pan and heat gently on the stovetop until the mixture warms and just begins to melt.
~Remove from heat and stir until completely melted and mixed. Pour into a clean jar with a lid.
~To Use: Massgae a small amount into your neck and face at night before going to bed.

Restoring Mask
As we age, our skin becomes drier. This moisturizing mask plumps up dry skin with egg yolks, which are an excellent sourse of skin-softening lecithin. If you have extremely dry skin, use weekly.

1~egg yolk
1~teaspoon olive oil
1 to 2~tablespoons mashed avocado

~Mix all ingredients and stir until smooth.
~To Use: Spread on damp skin. Let sit 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water; pat dry.

Thank goodness, I got some sleep last night :) I just finnished up a new sweetie pie Mohair bear. I added the little dress this time. I like them nakie but thought I'd try a little something new.

The kiddos and I are going to my X~grand mothers in law tonight for dinner. WE hardly see her anymore so we will make the long trip.

I'm planning a blog "give a way" but have to figure out how to do it and what to give.....hmmmmm, should I give a mohair OR a prim item? Any feedback would be great!

Hope everyone is well and have a blessed day! ~Connie

Ever lay in bed for hours not able to fall asleep thinking of everything but nothing of importance? I sure did! last time I looked at the clock it was 4:56 am and I get up at 6:00 ~ 6:30 to get the kids off to school. Although I did finnish this bear last night. Meet Maddie, she is a little larger than my usual mohair's. I'm listing her on e-bay today. I'm not sure yet how to add links for viewers to just click.... anyone wanting to share a "how to" is MORE than welcome :) Hope evryone is haveing a blessed day! Connie Ione

Soon to be for sale..... Art Doll (inspired by Gritty Jane of course)

If interested give me a shout :)

Basil Bear.... Wonderful, funny, quirky mohair. He is beigger than my usual and is made up of my own pattern. He will be up for sale on my Etsy site sometime this week. If interested just give me a shout.

Hugs, Connie


SOLD

Chewy the Mohair Bear on Etsy, click on sided link to go there.

and Bella Lu too! SOLD

If interested my seller name is "skare-dee-kat-prims" Hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday season!

new bears for Etsy

SOLD

I just listed two new bears on etsy, check them out. Hope everyone who has snow is safe and enjoying it.

and SOLD, Thank you!

HAPPY, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone!

THANK YOU to all of our Vets, and to my Grandpa Lyle Hall who served in the U.S. AIR FORCE. He just passed away last August and he is missed. I use to love listening to him talk about the days he served. I only wish I had recorded him now to play to my children. I looked the internet over for a great american flag image to post and then thought why not share photos of my own Vet hero. I love you grandpa!

"OPeN WiNdOw"
Mixed media painting now on my Etsy.

2~poet black cats~

 Welcome to my new selling blog!

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Just off the sewing machine:

  2~PoeTic BlaCk CaTs....

 These fella's need a home, and I think you will love them. Much cuter in person of course. Both kitties have been put thrue a long process of being grubbed, baked, sanded, stained, painted and have been firmly rag stuffed to give them an old time feel.
 Both kitties have needle sculpted noses, stiched black bead eyes, stiff whiskers, and are adorned with rusty bells, safety pins, fabrics, moss and thier poems are attached to thier sides. They will come to you signed and dated.

 ~These are a Originalsbyconnieione

Price: $45.00  (includes first class shipping in the U.S.A.)