Husband's Handiwork

Our garden grew and grew and needed a new home so my handy husband built two troughs for our tomato and pepper plants.
Now it's time for those tomatoes to make their debut!

My first garden

Sometimes I assume that I'll be a natural at gardening. Fairly presumptuous-I know. I'm equating the love of the outdoors to measure up to mad gardening skills. I decided to start my first garden with plants that grow easily. I've found myself calling my mom many times asking questions about watering, pot sizes, etc.

It's exciting to watch a plant grow from a tiny seed and so annoying to see that some bug is munching on my basil! Grr.

I'm growing two types of tomatoes, green bell pepper, and several herbs: oregano, basil, cilantro, chives.

I look forward to having a yard someday. There is something so rewarding about being outside soaking up the sun and enjoying God's beautiful earth.

Land of the Free * Because of the Brave

Time for some Fourth of July Crafting. This is an easy fun craft that would be great to do with children. I saw this idea done for Christmas and Halloween so I decided to try it out for another holiday.
Take a look at these cute ones right here and here. I'll be making some of these when these holidays roll around.

To make these jars you will need:
Mod Podge
Tissue Paper
Napkins or paper
Tea Candles.
Jars. I used baby food jars.

To make add a layer of mod podge onto the outside of the jar. Layer tissue paper onto the jar. Spread another layer of mod podge onto the jar and place on decorative napkins or paper cutouts. When dry apply one more layer of mod podge. Add a candle and watch it glow.

Pretty as a Pearl- Purple Flowers

I learned how to make these felt flowers here. A great embellishment for clothing, a purse, a pillow or a huge craft I am making! I can't wait for the finished product to come together. I will say this project is not for me but for someone who has his first birthday coming up!

Photo Editing

On Mother's Day I got something I really wanted. Family Pictures! My sweet friend Angie volunteered to do the job. I'm so thankful she was kind enough to take our pictures. I've been playing around with some of the pictures with colors, lighting, and cropping. A few are in the original form. Which pictures do you like best?

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