He Is Risen... Come on and Celebrate...

Responding to Blog Comments...

I love to receive comments on my blog - 

don't you?  I like to leave comments 

on others' blogs - don't you?  But we're all 

busy... spinning our wheels so-to-speak...

taken at Ephrata Cloister living history museum

Leaving and receiving comments is so much 

fun because it gives the opportunity to make 

a new blogging friend.  

Responding to a comment when someone takes the time to 

leave one is like sending a 'thank you' for 

a gift you've been given.  

(I think most of us understand that if you've received umpteen 
comments, it's not reality to respond to each one.)  

But in our busyness - most of us will not return to the blog post 

where we left a comment to see if the blogger responded.  

So... instead of responding on the blog post where 

a comment was made - reply to the email you 

receive that a comment has been made. 

Just... click 'reply'.

Your response will be delivered to the 

commenters inbox in record time - 

no follow-up 'checking' required.
 But first - make sure you have your email address in the 
Comment Notification section.  You can find this under Settings -
 -and then Comments (near the bottom of the page).
Even my friends who have left anonymous 
comments have received my responses.

found on Etsy

Go spread some Blogging Love...

Hat Stand Project...

I love repurposing ideas.  

 This idea is not original with me (they rarely are). But who knows where I saw it. 

These wooden paper towel holders are easy 

to come by.  Mine was 50 cents (half off).  

I sawed off the outer stick...

 ...gave it a coat of primer...

Yes, those are 'just baked' cookies on the same table.

 ...and a couple of coats of paint.  I decided no distressing or fancy work on this project.   

A plain hat stand keeps the hat the focus.

 Simple enough - and to 'top it off' - 

thrifty too! (I think I'm funny.)

Linking to the White Wednesday Party - go see more 'white' ideas!
and then there are these parties:
Show and Tell Saturday
Weekend Wrap Up Party
Saturday Night Special at FJI 

Handmade Paper Tutorial...

My Love thinks he's funny.  He made a tutorial 

for you showing how I make handmade paper.  

My apologies ahead of time...

The full 'tutorial' can be found here...
Enjoy the show!

Barkcloth, Petticoat, Rabbit, Doll Pattern, Violets...

It's been a while - so thought I'd share some of 

my recent Etsy listings with you...

all with Spring appeal.

(click on the links to go right to the listing)

Sweet Barkcloth Bag for Knitting or as a Purse

Violets Bridge Tally Cards in Wooden Box

  Clothes Pattern for 14" Doll

 Vintage Ruffled Petticoat

Victorian Boy with Rabbit Print -

just in time for Easter