Mud Pie Reality: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Thank You Cross Cards

I needed to send some

Thank You cards to

family/friends so

I decided to try this

beautiful intricate cross image.

Card Size: 4 3/4" x 7 1/4"

Cricut Cartridge: New Testament

Cross Cut at 5"

Thank you for stopping by....

Blessings!

Friday, December 30, 2011

Old Fashioned Christmas

This year at Christmas I wanted

to make some special memories

with family celebrating with

old fashioned traditions

My parents simple Christmas tree

is adorned with vintage ornaments

and some are from their childhood.

I can remember making popcorn balls

as a kid and also stringing popcorn with a needle

and thread to make garland for our tree!

Making popcorn balls was top on my list

for our old fashioned Christmas this year!

Fox & Geese Board

As children, my parents played a

game called Fox & Geese where

the geese (small buttons) tried

to hem in the Fox (large buttons)

and keep them from having a move

(like check-mate in chess).

There are many different variations

of this game. I can remember playing

this when I was young also. It never

occurred to me that it was only

cardboard and buttons.

The more fast paced life becomes and the

more tangible possessions people have, the

more they seem to long for simpler times.

God, Family/Friends & Country--

Is there anything more important?

Wishing you the peace of simpler times

and precious memories with those you love!

Slow down and enjoy life!

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Ohio River Village Christmas

Along the Banks of

the Ohio River

Many Villages still exist today

holding their small town

atmosphere precious.

Older buildings have since became

cafe's, antique/florist shops and offices.

This is a cafe' along the river.

Unique Window Dressings

A Simple Reminder that

Jesus is the Reason for the Season

The decorations look almost as good as the

delicious smells coming from local bakeries.

Blackberry jam, peanut butter rolls and

cookies the size of your hand can be an

afternoon snack as you stroll through

the village visiting the shops.

Festive sights, sounds and smells

greet you around every corner

of this Ohio River Christmas Village!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

A Frontier Christmas Village

Frontier Christmas

Old Washington, Kentucky

Candle Making

The wicks were dipped in the hot wax

and allowed to dry as they were dipping the rest

of the wicks. It took over 90 dips to create a taper candle.

Buildings from the 1700s line the streets

and beckon for you to come in

stepping back in time.

Knitting Demonstration

Many buildings have become antique shops

while others remain intact for tourist

and school groups to see a glimpse

into the Colonial life.

Sitting by the fire to keep warm.

Corn Cob Checkers

A Wax Statue of Simon Kenton

Site of First Postal Station, 1789

Machinery Used with Tobacco

A Beautiful Local Church

Visiting Old Washington puts me in

the Christmas mood and I enjoy

the sites and sounds of a simpler

time when one's focus was on

God, family and country.

Thank you for visiting my blog!

To learn more about Old Washington visit:

http://www.washingtonky.com/

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Christmas Card Ornaments

Nativity Ornaments

When I started to make Christmas cards this year,

I found I didn't have any paper that

would work for the cards, so

I improvised by making ornaments

and placing a Bible verse & sentiment

on the back on a label.

Cricut Cartridge: Inspired Heart

Cut at 3 1/2"

Die Cuts with a View Glitter & Metallic Card Stock

Martha Stewart Ribbon Hangers

I made around 100 ornaments and they went together

quite fast. This may be a new tradition for me

to give instead of Christmas cards!

Remember...Keep Christmas in your heart everyday!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

This Christmas the Little Things

This Christmas I'm thankful for....

the little things.

This Christmas I'm thankful for....

clothes & shoes that fit.