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For what it’s worth, it’s never too late, or in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, start whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing.  We can make the best or the worst of it.   I hope you make the best of it.  And I hope you see things that startle you.  I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet

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A Blessing ~ * Looking for the blessings in all things,especially the little momentsin our lives. Here are some of mine ~ Festive lights to celebrate the one true light born into our hearts A joyful heart spreading Christmas cheer Gifts from old friends, and new ones too! Sharing the grace that has been given to you with others near and far Festive Sparkle and Jingle Creating

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Into my home to view my most favorite Fall Decorations! And of course a little ragamuffin kitty! Hope your weekend is filled with manymagical moments!Blessings,Katie

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I have been loving pinning things that bring joy to my heartAnd...Visiting the boards on Pinerest so much! It reminds me of when as a child the Christmas Wish Bookwould arrive in the mailboxAnd.. I would peruse through it and turn back the corners onthe pages that held something I really likedand perhapswantedfor my Christmas gift. Fall brings back so many memories.It is so nice to

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What's On Your Fall Bucket List? Autumn Blessings! Katie Bucket List courtesy of A. Volskamp's blog - link is on side bar.  I have been updating my classroom blog and spending more time preparing for teaching in my class room during this season.  Please check out my classroom blog ~ 101happys.

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I tried to lift my pen and write some inspiring words to you, but after 5 minutes, I set it down  and instead clicked and copied my favorite reads from this morning. I have lots of things in my heart to share  with you, just not right now. So I hope these posts bring to you as  much joy and inspiration, as they have me. My Favorite Posts From This Week ~ Sandra

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To The End of a Memorable  Summer! I've checked off most of my summer list, School has began (and my class is charmingly wonderful) Which brings me to my post... Things  I Truly truly Believe Everyone has value. Nobody knows everything about everything. Success should be measured in what we contribute and the good we bring into our world. Take nothing or no

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We have hopes, and we have dreams,but most of all we haveeach other.(K.C. Willis) Thank you my friendsfor the words of friendshipabout the last post.I appreciate them and you so very much. I am much much better now. The world deeply needs more positiveand kind thoughts these days. My hope is that each of you would surprise someone with joy this week as you have given me this past week! Love to

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Resolve To make a firm decisionTo decide, to remove or dispel doubts,To bring about a usually successful conclusion I have decided to share some images with youof women whom I believe show an expressionof resolve Resolve is a big deal for me these days ~I have had to face a life altering situation.I had two ways that I could deal with thisand I chose RESOLVE It doesn't mean, I didn't

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On August 1, 1981, Mark and I were wed in a small country church in a very non-traditional wedding (we were children of the 60's and 70's for goodness sakes)  We wrote our own vows and chose the quote on the bottom of the collage from Song of Solomon to be our wedding theme verse. It is what we both said to one another as we slipped our wedding bands on to each other's fingers. This

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White curtains blowingthrough open windowslined with bentmetal frames, Two partially bricked wallsstanding firmlyagainst nature's elements. Bright green wallspainted with a promise. And hope lives here. In the midst of the discardedthe forgottenand the lost, Asingleshardoftruth.. God is hope. And HOPE lives here! Even though Joplin is only an hour away, Mark and I got our first look at the 

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We sleep in and... wear our pajamas all day long.(with our heels because after all we are classy) We have important decisions to make, like .. which pair of gloves to wear with our outfits, and which flowers to pose with for our pictures. We dream of Amour and how to send our children away for an extended vacation. We eat cherriesorjust pose with them instead ofthe flowers. we enjoy our

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My most favorite Summer Photos Our anniversary gift to each othercreated by artist Liz McCombs Meeting up with good friends from our our own little town!Destin Sunset Mark setting up for our picnic in the Mountains Our last day in the mountains... Cooling off in Boulder Market Place(I really did wish to jump right in!!) Look in the mirrors ~ you'll see both of us! My favorite new drink ~

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The mountains are calling me ..So I must go ~    John Muir These are photos from our recent get away to Estes Park, Colorado.At Rocky Mountain National Park,from Trail Ridge Road, and the the balcony of our lodge room. I am home now, and..already ~  I hear the mountains calling me..

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Give others more grace Spend one day each week doing things I really love Go wading in a stream Make one new good friend Lay out on a quilt under the stars Sew an apron out of an old pair of overalls Have a picnic in the mountains Make homemade jelly or jam Go to an outdoor play or concertand see the movie The Help  Visit the farmers market (often) Go barefoot whenever I can Let my hair grow  

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Eating on a coastal patio Emerald waters and white sands Freshly made table side Guacamole Seaside, Florida Harbor Walk Beautiful Sunsets Soul Rolls and Grits A Ya Ya At Southern Comfort Restaurant I love the reflection in my sunglasses Fun Flea Markets How is your summer going?  I would love to hear about it.

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Places of  Grace ~ * Moments of grace, we cannot earn them they just happen And when they do, life is ah so beautiful. What are your moments of grace dear friends? Here are some of mine.. The simple grace of every day life,I love happy endings ~ don't you? Here is My Happy Ending, and Long Lovely Weekends Wishing each of you my dear readers moments of grace in your life this weekend and

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It Friday night and were riding to our favorite pizza place. "Today I had a moment of pure joy!""Tell me about this moment"  Mr. Mark said. "Today during Field Day I was with my class at theParachute Station.  The kids faces were so radiant with having so much fun that I began to laughand I remembered how much I love to seepeople I love laughing." .. "go on" "The kids and the Junior High Student

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If you'll show me Yours While dusting off my bedside shelf,  I was reminded of a post I did a few years agoon things that were beside your bed. I decided to repost on that topic So please show or tell me what you keep beside your bed. Here is what I keep beside mine.A handful of small stonespicked up from a trail in Colorado. My husband tricked me into taking asteep hike straight up to view a

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The Month of Aprilwas full of grace-filled moments! Walking in the door of the school on my birthday and having friends greet me and sing the Birthday Song to me!  A new mix of music a beloved friend made for me,and getting to be a guest blogger on her blog. Grade school and high school girlfriends Laughing several times until my sides ached and I couldn't stop smiling Soldered charm from

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I received this sweet singing bird in a scripture strip nest from Linda that I simply adore! It makes a perfect Easter Card! Thank you Linda.  I have been taking some time away from blogging, but you can find me writing for Relyn's month of passions ~ here.  I will be back later this week with some updates, new friends, and exciting news!

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I've been reading this And  it has made me so   thankful for the moments I am experiencing in my life  right now. My   current  Eucharisteo (thanksgiving) List Photographing Spring! Doing things that makes you feel like a child again! (50's Day and Dance at the school where I teach) (remember Moon pies?) Receiving a text with an "I love U" at the end. Sweet Earth Mother who spills

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When my dear Grandmother Pearl(the one I spent time with and sat by and learned  from ~ how to create something from near nothing) passed from this life,my mother, aunt, and I went to  sort through and clean out  a small part of her house at a time.   When we came to the guest bedroom to open the dresser drawers, we found them filled, no stuffed, full of fabric! My younger self could not

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Hope The belief in a positive outcome relating to events and circumstances in one's life. The feeling that what is wanted can be had.  For those who hopeI share this photo of inside a wreath on a front porch. Yes, it IS real, and yes, those 3 eggsare getting ready to hatch. Isn't it a wonderful picture of hope? If you are standing firm in hope these daysI am right there standing with

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If Leola has her way ~Spring is coming early! ~* Leola's Spring Open House*~ As Spring comes into view ~The first thing I like to do is go out and get fresh Spring ideas! Leolas never fails to inspire me.. This gal is quite content on taking a respite in Leolasand I can understand her perfectly. If you are close to Lamberts/James River Assemblyin Ozark, you will surely wish to step

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Ever have one of those work weeks that you  were so glad  to be done with?I just did, and whew...  as soon as I finished swooshing my little firsties out the door and laying all my preparations out for the next week, I rushed to spend my precious little extra time visiting my favorites.  (You know who you are) It's kind of like the sweet chocolate bar I have hidden  in the back of my top desk

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...Sometimes Storm I read something here that I cannot seem to let go of.. It was the story of two women one was a  shelter  (or sanctuary) for the  other. The other was a  storm. It reminds me of my  response to the people, the world, the environment, around me.. Do I provide a  safe haven, a gracious welcome, words said in kindness, a peaceful sanctuary? Or am I the  storm? I know I

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Sharing my good fortunefrom participating in the OWOH event!From Rian Necklace and Art Dollfrom Wandafrom Enchanted ThreadsI feel so fortunate and blessed.A huge thank you to Wanda and Rian!

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Thank you for visiting my blog during the OWOH event! The winner of my OWOH give away is  Marie from Lost Bird Studio Thanks for playing alongeveryone ~ wishing you Blessings!~Katie

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At the end of my college career, I met Mark.He and I worked  together at a Fitness Facility.I taught dance and fitness classes, while Markworked the front desk and gave lessons. We easily became fast friends. We would talk for hours at work.  He would oftenaccompany me to parties and events and while we were there, he was very attentive and protective of me. We would talk on the phone for hours,

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To You Do you ever feel like this about your beloved? If you do.. then this is the post for you because it is a list of ideas for ~ * ~   Romancing Your Valentine! ~ * Take a map (your town, city, state, or U.S.) and put hearts on all the special places that are significant to your romance. First date, kiss, vacation, where you first met... ~*~ Melt some milk chocolate kisses or candy bar in

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First time ever completely "snowed in" Still a foot of snow on most roads. ~Lovely and peaceful ~ Mysnow day activities ~ Played with photos taken not long ago atnearby Drummond Lake. The pond was half frozen ~ * ~ More Snow Day fun ~Fresh Baked Cinnamon Rolls~ ~Making a snippet roll from Carole's tutorial ~ here. This one is from Linda's blog ~ made for her by Carole Photograph is by dear

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One Word One Heart Dearest Friends ~ Welcome to my OWOH post! First ~ My Name ~ Ragamuffin Gal My blog's name comes from several different origins, but most of all because I am aRagamuffin Gal  at heart. I have been influence by Rich Mullins and his Ragamuffin Bandandthe writings of Brennan Manning  But most of all it is the nameI chose for myself .. As a young girl I use to sit at the

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Best Assemblage Best photograph takenNew Niece Baby Nora Best new television show ~ Sherlock on PBS Best New Food -  Edy's Antioxidant Acai Berry Dear John Toy Story 3 Best Movies I saw in 2010 Best New Craft learned in 2010 Needle Felting Best Book I Read and Best Magazine I read Best memory made ~ When my cousin Steve surprised us on Christmas by arriving during

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Mark  and I were playing a game the other night when he asked me this question: If you could dine with anyone dead or alive, who would it be? Audrey Hepburn?  Corrie Ten Boom? Rich Mullens? No, although they do share a lot in common with the one I chose. I have his quotes around my classroom, I have them in my heart and I believe in the truth of his life ~ "It was the man who said

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Hello 2011 ~ I've been waiting for you! Pull up a cozy chair and listen to my Christmas Story #5 After my aneurysm surgeryI faced a long road to recovery.I so longed to feel "normal" again. But that was not to be ...  for a very long time. When I wasn't looking ~ Joy crept inside the door of my lifethrough a trained sacred arts dancer named Kay Q.God had graced the Dallas TX area with this

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Introducing... My 2010 Christmas Angel And her court... Relyn's After ChristmasOrnament Swap Party I pray all of your Christmas Dreams came trueand that you will have the best New Yearin 2011. Blessings My Dear Friends!

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Each year I love to decoratemy tree in old vintage ornaments. While purchasing somenew (old) ornaments at a localflea market this year, a sweet little old gentlemanwas helping me carry myhandfuls to the counter. He asked "are you going to put all of these on your tree? "Yes," I told him, "I love to decorate my tree with ornamentslike the ones I remember from my childhood." Elf tree huggers,

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One year when I was serving in youth ministry our budget had a surplusso we decided to buy some bicycles for  some children fromthe boys and girls clubin our small town. For one week our youth workers and youth bought and assembled bikes,and planned a Christmas party for that next Saturday. We gave each child $10 and loaded them up in vehiclesto go shopping at a localdiscount store for their

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TodayI will share with you my first Story... In 1989, Mark and I moved to Dallas, Texas where hebegan his Master's in Theologyand I began my Masters in learninghow to lean into God's arms. On Sunday morning, Dec. 15, 1991while walking into church,I experience a crashing blow!It felt as if someone had taken an axand sliced into the back of my head.I fell and lost one of my shoes.I pulled myself

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I have a Thankful Heart Last weekend a friend told me a sweet story about her son, a second grade child, who noticed a classmate wasn't wearing a coat,  when asked,  he discovered that the little boy didn't even own a coat.  His little heart couldn't stand it seeing his classmate suffer during the southern MO cold snap so he took off his and gave him his coat. saying,   "Here you can have my 

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There are things in my Homethat just makes me happywhen I look uponThem ~ Here are just a few... In my bedroom The living room.. In the entry way Near my dining room living room alcove.. My kitchen... guest bath..  Inspiration board in my studio Maybe you recognized some favorite artist workshere and there... What in your homedelights your souland.. tickles your fancy? I would love it

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 Gather together with Friends, Bake Pumpkin Bread or Muffins and invite friends  over to watch Modern Family Build a fire and snuggle Rake leaves for an elderly neighbor We acturally had an elderly neighbor  sneak over and rake our leaves one Autumn! Start your amarillas bulbs  for Christmas  Begin creating handmade Christmas  cards and gifts Volunteer to help out at a charity

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It may come true!  I wished for a journal to write downsome of the thoughts and feelingsI've been having and... My Swap PartnerMeandering Pearlmust have known my wishes... I found my wish come true inside my swap package! I cannot wait to start writing in my new journal ~ Chenova chose the colors of Fall in Australia for each page.  and it is so beautiful! Here's Wishing that yourWishes will

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Sweet Baby Norah has arrived!And the faces on Kate and James just says it all ~don't they? Their mother, Lauren, is one of my dearest sweetest niecesand having known her and shared in almost all of her life,I am especially elated over her new family addition! Just part of the blessings of life!They are every where you look these days. A teacher friend, who moved here last Octobertold me this

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Oh What a beautiful day! James Taylor is singing this song in the background,The sun is so bright as it peeks through our treesand shines down on our back deck! The day is full of hopeand potential good memoriesjust waiting to be unwrapped. Today my husband's projectThe 180 Film Festival plus Reverse Auctionwill be launched I love this sweet time in the morningwhere the day start to

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APerfectlyWonderful Day! Often sought ~ rarely found this weekbrought to me a day that made my heart smileand it is still smiling... First ~ I saw a glimmer of how fantastic myclass of first graders could be ~excited to learn! andworking cooperatively,one even brought to me a small giftupon it she had writtenI like youI love you!inside the box were fun bright cheery erasers...how did she know?

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Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; Never limit others because ofyour own limited imagination.                                            ~ Mae Jemison Here is to all of the amazing people whoare taking risks, trying new things, settinghigher goals, and not letting anything oranyone define them!  My hat is off to youand to my friend Relyn who brings this to my

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By Kay Foley The above photos were taken last evening as Mark, myself, and friendsDulcy and Jim were attending a gallery showing of Nicaragua photographs.The event was sponsored by The Rainbow Network.  To find out moreabout this mission opportunity ~ click here! I love those boots ~ every gal needs a good pair of boots and theseand the little legs they belonged to was such a sweet shot as

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~ is a precept which could transform the worldif it were universally practiced. -Mary McLeod Bethune I found this quote especially meaningful this 9/11 weekend. Leolas had it's Fall Open House this weekend ~ and everything lookedwonderful! The gals were decked in their Fall decor and I just couldn't resist buying sometreasures of my own ~ It was nice to have a beautiful quiet weekend.  

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Baby sweetheart roses waiting for meafter a hard week of dealing withdifficult student situations. My sweet win from Noble Studios Ltd.arrived ~ in the sweetest presentationthat can only be described inooh and aah sounds as Iopened the sweet box And tried them on.. A perfect ending to a turbulent week! How is your week going?I miss all my blog friendsand promise to visitall of you very 

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Hello Friends! I have had to be looking for and finding inspirations in the smallest of things and moments these days... It seems whenever school begins ~ my right brain modehas to lean so heavily into the left side that there is so little time to escape into my imaginary creative zone(even tho it is there that I like it best!!!) So here are some shared inspirations for you and maybe they will

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When my brother remarried a few years ago,2 lovely young women joined our family. One of them got married this weekendon a high bluff near Lake of The Ozarks.Here are some snapshots of the happy event ~ The cake was as delicious as it was beautiful!!! The view below Mom with Jaclyn The outdoor Chapel Mom and me Always time for a little fun! Hope your week is a Happy one!Blessings!

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This is what I'm feeling like... One part of me wants to still be free during the day Another part is getting ready for school. I have a very sweet class and the first day of school is next Mon. I am back today to announce the winner of my 29th wedding anniversary to Mark celebrated Aug. 1, some four posts ago... The answers are: We ate Salmon and berry cobbler We bought outfits at a thrift

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Favorite Summer Collage Creation (made for Kelly and Taegan from inspiration from the  online collage class I took from KC Willis this summer) Favorite summer from the Artist purchases Favorite Blog Contest right now visit Debra's blog for more details Favorite place to unwind and de-stress Visit Jan's and Judy's blog for more of Leolas! Some Favorite blogs to visit and get inspiration ~

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I am enjoying all of your predictions on my previous post.  I am fascinated at how wellyou know me and how close are all of your guesses! I will be drawing out a random winnerand posting the name later this week!So there is still time to join the fun! ...andto help you with one answer,here is the necklace Mark gave to me.He went to my Etsy and selected it from myfavorite items that I had wish

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On Saturdays I love to link up with Lauriefor her Favorite Things Saturday Today ~ I get to tell you about my most favoriteof all time .... Yes, I gave my final bachelorette rose to this man ~ Mark Now for the contest... This is our anniversary weekend  and all you need to do is fill in the blanks in the paragraph below.  You don't even need to answer correctly.  Every person who even attempts

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My favorite mail French Flea Mkt. purchase Favorite purchase from a new Flea Market ~ RelicsI'm going to use it to hold pencils on my desk at school More flea market buys Favorite cupcakesmade by Mandy Made for Kelly's baby showera favorite event of the week! Celebrating a favorite event (the arrival of Taegan)with favorite friends! Favorite finds at Leolas Love the vintage fabric

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For... This Week only..  I will ... Eat that left over cinnamon roll for lunch Finish Mixed Mania and... Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt Use all my coffee dyed scraps up in Mixed Media Collages Have lunch with my best friend Attend Kelly's baby shower Open House Visit Leolas and take lots of pictures Take a nap in the middle of theafternoon when I feel like it! Watch the

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Guess what/who got finished this week? I am loving creating with this Paper Whimsey image. Small 4 X 4 wooden block collage Song King is finally finished! Stay tuned for a give away for my comenters coming very soon... This Week! I am taking KC Willis' Collage Campcourse this summerand here is my pile that I amgoing to coffee dyethis weekend! Cannot wait until I show you what I am

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Something Truly Fabulous arrived in the mail on Thursday! Many of you know how much I admire and adoreAudrey Hepburn When I saw the Audrey pendants onLucille's blog,I asked her to make me one. We spoke on and off,back and forth,for weeks... And then it arrived ~ * It is so elegant and lovelyand I will relish wearing it! I am also reading a book that is sureto become a favorite of mine.

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my "7" most favorite things aboutour Dallas trip eating 3 times at my favorite French cafe trying on clothes at a fun resale shop walking along the Los Collinas canal once again visiting part of our old neighborhood (lower Greenville) lodging at a loft hotel I discovered and read this book and loved Amanda's ideason using creativity aroundyour home! when I got homethis

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I have met so many incredibly talented artiststhrough blogging.  This is a beautiful blogwith a lovely give away! I think you may just love it!Please visit as you have time! Sending Blessings from Texasthis week!Katie

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*~ A few of my favorite things from my Studio Room ~ * ~ For more photos ~ visit my studio blog here!

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"I am certain that, however greatthe hardship and trialsthat loom ahead,Our America will endureand the cause of human freedomwill triumph." Cordell HullUS Secretary of State 1933-44, 1945 Nobel Peace Prize Happy July 4th Friends! Top three vintage photos taken this week at Leolas. Child's shirt and flag tie from my kitchen counter, and last 3 illustrations from my personal

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I love Quotes! Sometime ago I wrote a post about one of my most favorite women ~ Audrey Hepburn. It was about a book titled ~"How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World,"This book is about the art ofliving life with style, class, and grace. So you can imagine how happy I was when I found  this Audrey Hepburn quote: "The happiest girlsare the prettiest girls." I might add ~ that the most prettiest

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* Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens... * sharing a few of my favorite things on thisfabulous friday! a little something I am working onfor a friend ... some photos from my most favorite place to shop ~ LeolasRight behind Lamberts in Ozark MO I love this vintage dress! and I think I need this mirror for my upstairs bath. NOW something from my home ~ a little project I am working on...a

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Summer is here in Missouri! And part of the summer fun is the release ofthe new Toy Story movie! The first and second one won my heart maybe because I am around first graders a lot, but more because it is fun to imagine our favorite toys coming to life.  So I began thinking about my childhood toys... One of the first toys I played with a whole lot was ~ Calamity Kiddle Then I moved up to

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Saw this quote in our Library's Gift Shop And I loved it so much that I decided tocreate something Artful for it. I used the the part of my book that I cut out for my book shrine.Then I got out my scrap pieces of vintage lace and ribbon.The top hat gal I made from pieces from various collagesheets that I combined together in Photoshop. Here is the full image picture: I have been having so

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* ~ Having this extra time during summer to do have some creative adventures is a dream ~ * Last Weekend I had the opportunity to take a felting class with Vicki Hardcastle in Eureka Springs ~ a charming art communitynestled in the Ozark hills. The first 2 pictures are my own felting projects.Our Cone Flowers are in bloom and their rich colorsare inspiring my art projects. Below is a picture

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Meet The Teacups 3 ordinary women who went on an extrodinary escape fromtheir current reality. Fueled by coffee, tea, diet coke, and laughter, with the need to get out of town for the weekend! Sorry this is so washed out ~ I need a new cameraand until then I will play around with it in photoshopuntil it looks somewhat presentable.(I just really liked this photo!) Can you guess where we went

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Happy Memorial Day Friends! And as we remember those whogave their lives for the freedomwe enjoy today,may we also remember the women who also servedour country. Whether they were taking careof things on the homefront,  nursing, praying, caring for the injured, or workingin a control center,or armed and ready on the battlefield  & front lines. Whatever you are doing this weekend ~ I pray you

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"I get by with a little help from my friends" The passing of this past week was made a little sweeterby the mail packages I received ~ First there was this fabulous pendantfrom Josie Baggley Companywhich arrived all the way fromDublin Ireland!  Just think of all the magicaladventures I will have while wearingthis charming work of art!Thank you ever so muchRainey! (Go check out her website

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Linda's life on earth ended last Sunday ~ I will miss her bright smiles, the warm friendly glow she alwaysbrought along with her in our school building,The love she had forher studentsand all of us. Most of allI will miss her prayers.Her faithful supportof me while goingthrough difficult life situations. But she left me with  aPOWERFUL life lesson:Not only did she teach mehow to live...She

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Dear Friends ~ * I found a treasure of vintage lace and an old picture frame this weekend. This is probably a very good thing considering all the lace I have beengoing through lately in my creations! (I have been inspired by these twolovely ladies and their blogs ~Oxana and The Gathering Nest) ATC using Paper Whimsey images, mica chips for window glass, and vintage lace, twig, and Patty's

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My card for my Mother And card for my Sister in Law ~ Marlene Here are 3 blogging motherswhom I really loveand enjoy their parenting adventures, you can find themhere,  here,  and here! ~*~ On Saturday afternoon I received my bottle from Anitra in our Mother's Day Bottle Swap hosted by Mollye. Here are some pictures of the bottle's contents. We were to place things items in the bottle that

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There it wasout in a fieldalong the side of the road... A little white housesurrounded by all sorts of...well you know... junk! But it teased me...with a promise of bygone treasures just waiting for me right beyond its door... I love opening doors and stepping insideand taking new adventures. How about you? Are you crossing any new thresholds? I would love to hear about them. Now for the

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It is not a well known fact about me.. because I don't talk about it that much... But I like to HooK! And here are the pictures to show and Tell it!!! Primitive angel (my current project) Tammy ~ our teacher and "Master rug hooker" Yummy threads! View from the Lake Boat House Good friend Dulcy (wonderful designer ~ you can visit her blog ~  & fabulous rug designs here)  and Tammy ~ her

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Dear Friends ~* Because I love the Hobbit traditionof giving gifts to others on your birthday,I would love to give you afew little items: First a recipe for Strawberry Salsa(delicious on cinnamon/sugar baked totillas) Salsa 2 kiwis 4 oz raspberries 1 lb strawberries 2 golden delicious apples 1 ½ T fruit preserves (I used strawberry) 1 T sugar 1 T brown sugar Chop all fruit into small pieces and

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I am adding this small hanger to my Give Aways! And this Domino Pendant and Vintage Hankie Both handmade by meand just waiting for a new home. Please check back on Tuesdaywhen I announce the winners! I will draw for them from commentsleft on this blog since the give away announcement ( 2 posts back!!!) ~*~ Blessings! And Happy Weekend!

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Hopping by with wishes for a Fabulous WeekendDear Friends!!! Some Free images from my personal stashfor you to enjoy and use in your own art creations The tag at the top was made forand with the image from the Collage Obsessions Challengefor this week! It can be yours if you can helpme with what saying to embellish it with ~ just let me know in your commentsI am all out ofcute.at the moment

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Hello Friends ~*Well...it's almost Spring in my littleplace in the universe!And you know what that means. canoe rides, get togethers, cook outs, picking flowers, planting flowers, trying out new things, creating fun unique art,   and.... Time For A Give Away!!! I have became entranced by Ruth Rae's new book and I cannot help but try out some of her shared ideas.... So my first give away

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Each Season Comes with it own JOY ~ ~ * It is up to us to find them! This weekend I set out for Leola's for inspiration and bliss ~ * And I was not disappointed, I never am... Good Friend and Neighbor Jan,a proprietress of Leolas.She has a great blog and you can visit Summer Sundays by clicking here!You will love it! My friend Dulcy and I were thinking ~Other than online and an

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Stuck in LiMbOsomewhere between Winter and Spring Days without the Sundrains my good energy So here is my list of waysto lift oneself out of these seeminglyBleak Days Enter an Art Challenge! Dream of a new dressfrom here.And these boots.(don't tell Dottie and my challenge friends-OK? I'm trying so hard not to buy anything new for myselt) Reach Out and Help Others Purchase something from

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My Heart is Full My feet are light ~ I feel like dancing! My friend Linda got to go home from the hospital!~*~ A special student brought me Beautiful Roses*~*The weather was in the 50's today! I got to spend time at a rescue shelter for dogs and cats! ~*~ Two of my OWOH winnings arrived in the mail today. Mary's exquisite tatted snowflakeFrom the talented and most graciousnew friends ~

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Today is Ash WednesdayA time for repentance and also for Hope! Here is a new piece created with the theme of Hopein mind. And these words from a favorite song ~The Hymn of Promise In the bulb there is a flower, in the seed, an apple tree; in cocoons, a hidden promise: butterflies will soon be free! ~*~ In the cold and snow of winterthere's a spring that waits to be,unrevealed until its

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Run over and visit this blogfor a fabulous give away!It is just one of the many new blogs I have found fabulous.I will be posting the othersI have found soon! So many wonderful blogs out there!!!

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Dear Friends ~ This week my heart and prayers have remained on Haitiand especially the Children there. Here are a few of my creations  that were created from my prayerful thoughts A Heart Sampler A Hearts for Haiti Necklaceinspired by  Rebecca Sower's blog. My Art Creation Friday entry Many Blessings as you enjoy your Heartful Weekend!Katie

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The Story Behind Ragamuffin Gal Once there was a girl who loved to spend time with her grandmother, Pearl. She loved to sit at her grandmother'sfeet and gathers little bits ofscraps, rags, and left over materialsthat fell from her work/sewing table. She would look at each piece anddream about what they could become...how they could be fashioned intosomething beautiful and useful. As time passed,

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2/15/10 My winner is Paula from: paulasserendipity.blogspot.com Congrats to Paula! Please send me your address dear! And a big Thank you to everyone who visited and played along! Magic Carpet Ticket Holders You are at the right place!!! WELCOMETo my One World One Heart Blog Post!Come on In! click on image to find out more!!! Take a Magical ride to visit other blogswith a chance to

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I love Winter Saturdays when the weather keeps you inside  and you have time to wear your cozy clothes and putter around  the house.  Today I slept in, then awoke to the smell of  coffee brewing,  a warm house, and no committments until tonight.  So I finished my ~ One World One Heart give away assemblage And my Vintage Valentine for Danielle's Swap at the Vintage Dragonfly I will be

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I am participating in 2 weekly challenges this year! One is found at The Three Muses challenge blog. The other is Art Creations Friday. Last week's entry for Art Creation Friday And here is this week's entry ~ I've titled it "It was about time" (this is in reference to one of my goals for this new year!) Both were made from an image provided by the Art Creation Friday blog.  Here is

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I have decided for my first post in 2010 to focus on LoVeLy ThiNgs that I have found around me. I want to set a goal to focus on these things all through out 2010 ~ ~ Like the snow on my back deck with a single set of kitty footsteps right down the middle. ~ The LoVe of friends as they rally around and lift up in prayer the fragile life  of a beautiful soulful  friend. ~ This beautiful

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Dearest Friends, May your days always be Merry And Bright... May you still believe in Santa, Frosty, and the Magic that surrounds Christmas, May you not be too eager to put Christmas away... Still keeping handy those twinkling eyes, your generous spirit quick to give and give.. And your heart expecting something or someone beyond your wildest imagination to arrive and fill up the

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Make a Smilebox invite

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Friday night I was invited to a Christmas Party at Daybreak Adult DayCare. Husband Mark is a Development Director for a non-profit ministry.  Daybreak is one of the ministries housed under his work umbrella. Let me tell you... They had the Christmas Spirit going on! Adults of all ages dressed in Santa ties, Santa hats, Santa sweaters, jingle bells, lighted necklaces and pins. Laughter

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I know you would never guess it... but... I am.. A GLEEk!!! Most of you know that I am not the type to get hooked on any TV show.  But this is an exception... I love watching the singing and dancing on this show.. And I cannot wait until the season finale tonight!!! Any other closet gleeks out there?

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The  little Joys and Discoveries are sometimes the absolute Sweetest! As I write this I am in complete bliss! It's Saturday morning (barely) and I am still in my flannel PJ pants and last year's Target "Christmas Bird in a Santa's hat" tee drinking warm coffee. I have just completed putting all of my student's name in glitter on their stockings And I have all my little gift

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Cooking green bean casserole Watching the movie Up during the night before Thanksgiving movie marathon (a tradition of 20+ years!) at our friend's house Loads of laughter Wake up on TG morning to a warm cinnamon roll. Turkey smells filled our home! Celebrating our Thankfulness with this friend and her delightful family. A walk in the woods. An after hours visit to a library. Little

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