A Time for Everything

To everything there is a season,
A time for every purpose under heaven:

 A time to be born,
    And a time to die;
A time to plant,
    And a time to pluck what is planted;

A time to kill,
    And a time to heal;
A time to break down,
    And a time to build up; 

A time to weep,
    And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn,
    And a time to dance;

A time to cast away stones,
    And a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace,
    And a time to refrain from embracing; 

A time to gain,
    And a time to lose;
A time to keep,
    And a time to throw away

A time to tear,
    And a time to sew;
A time to keep silence,
    And a time to speak; 

 A time to love,
    And a time to hate;
A time of war,
    And a time of peace.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

A lot of time has passed since I've written on my blog.

I've had wonderful times with family and friends

and I've had hard times of health issues with surgery and tests.

Through it all I was reminded of these verses...

There is a time for everything.

So, wherever you find yourself today...

Remember, the hard days won't last forever.

There is a time for everything!

Cupcake Bar & Popcorn Bar for Celebrations

Build Your Own Cupcake Bar

Choose a Cupcake...Add Buttercream Icing &
Your Choice of Toppings.

All placed in Mason jars with spatulas &
long tea spoons to dip toppings.

Cupcake Flavors:  Red Velvet & French Vanilla

Fun Unique Topping Choices:  Marshmallows,
Cherry Chips, Pretzel Pieces, Crushed Peppermint,
Mint Chocolate Chips, Sugar Beads & Sprinkles

A Tiered Storage Basket Made the Perfect Cupcake Stand

I gave a surprise birthday celebration for my husband with a 

possible 100 people coming so I needed lot's of food but

also needed to hide it from my husband.  It all

needed to be easily prepared and easy to set up quickly.

 Popcorn Bar

 Build Your Own Popcorn - Add Your Own Seasonings 

Unique Seasonings:  Cinnamon/Sugar, Cajun,
Cheddar, Ranch, Parmasean

I started with buttered popcorn from
Subway in the bags for easy prep.

I purchased seasonings from Dollar Tree & Walmart in the

spice sections (actual popcorn seasonings in popcorn aisle
was much more expensive).  My favorite was a ranch seasoning in 

an envelope used for salads, etc.

Punch Recipe: 1/2 gallon raspberry sherbert,
1 gallon fruit punch & 2 liters 7 up.
It wouldn't all fit in a punch bowl so we guessed
and it was delicious & easy!

This was a fun celebration with easy
to prepare food for many friends!

 

Check Out this Cool Up-Cycling Project from Apron Strings and Favorite Things Blog

This used to be a stand to hold TV trays that was

antiqued and graphics added.  Now it's a lovely towel rack!

An old metal chair gets a new chic makeover!

Check out the link below to see the details!

Apron Strings and Favorite Things: Metal Chair, and TV Tray Stand, Makeover

Blessings to All!

Personalized Tumbler Glasses with Vinyl

Gift Ideas with Cricut Projects

My first try at cutting vinyl with my Cricut.
I love making practical gifts for friends/family &

creating something to let them know I care.

Cricut Settings used for vinyl

Pressure 3

Blade Depth 3

Speed 3

Lyrical Letters Cricut Cartridge used for Monogrammed Letters

This allows the vinyl to be cut but leaves the backing on

for easy removal of letters with tip of paper piercer

 or tip of exacto knife.

This is a great way to use small scraps of ribbon also.

Happy Crafting!

 

Hello Spring...So Long Winter!

Looking Forward to Sunnier Days

Anyone else really glad its Springtime?

I don't usually mind any of the seasons including Winter,

but I admit this has been a long Winter

and I'm so thankful Spring is here!

Winter brought many blessings to me

through times of health problems and resting

more than crafting, although I do have lots 

of ideas now to try out this Spring/Summer.

I look forward to seeing you in 

the blogging world once again

in these Sunnier Days of Spring!

God Bless!