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FOX LAKE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FESTIVAL

I know I am rather tardy with these pictures of the Fair! You know what they say, "Better Late Than Never"! So herewith are a few pictures.

Also, any one who stsopped by my table and checked out my Facebook Page or website, MANY THANKS TO YOU!!

Do not forget to check out my Facebook Page tomorrow for Small Business Saturday!!

FOX LAKE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FESTIVAL

My blog for this week is real simple!! I will be at the Fox Lake Christmas Festival of Crafts, 4400 Fox Lake, Titusville FL, Saturday, November 19, 2011, from 9am to 4pm. IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA PLEASE COME AND SAY HELLO TO ME!!! Below are two examples of things I will have for sale. These are Brazilliam Tile Trivets (Hot Plates).

DARLING FALL DRESS

This is a real simple and cute card to make for fall and or Thanksgiving! All directions and materials are listed below.

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THIS MODEL CAN BE USED AS A PLACE HOLDER AT A TABLE SETTING!

ORIGAMI WITCH'S HAT

This particular model can also be used as a place marker at a table setting!

ORIGAMI HALLOWEEN BAT

As promised, this video is instructions on how to make an Origami Halloween Bat. It is suitable for ages 5 and up, with adult supervision. Have fun and enjoy. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

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About four years ago, I was asked if I knew how to do and teach origami? At that time, I did not. I told the person whom inquired, "Give me six months, and I will learn how to do it".
I did learn, and here I am teaching it to you! Origami is a math-based craft (geometry). While in school, I hated geometry! What is a surprise to me, is I love origami - who knew!!
This particular model is the "Mesu" or Simple Box. The Japanese use this as a container for small items. I can picture putting something small and light in it like buttons.
Lets get started! All you need are: your hands; plastic credit card to crease with; 8.5" square sheet of copy paper. Actually, any size square sheet of paper will work.

As you can probably tell by my past posts, I am on a redecorating binge! It has become a game with me! "How do I dress up my house and yard for very little money?"
Well, in the case of my bathroom, first it is very small and windowless. So, I have used what I have already have in the house. This is towels & washcloths which just happen to be in my favorite color combos (pink, purple, & lavender). Also, I created an Iris Folding Picture from what I had in the house. All, total, I spent less than $50 on the bathroom redecorating. But, I am not thru - so, stay tuned!

SMALL SCALE OUTDOOR GARDENING

Hello, Everyone!
If you are interested in small scale, out-door, gardening then, this post is for you!!
A long time ago, I had heard about repurposing old or unwanted garden furniture for use in the garden. Living in Florida, has been a gardening challenge - to say the least!! However, I am prevailing, and this is one of my more successful attempts at gardening on the small scale. The Materials you will need are:
An old plastic/resin lawn chair; saw with blade to cut through the plastic/resin; 2 screws (heavy duty); plastic flower pot (should be just wide enough to fit through seat of chair without going through it); length of medium weight chain link (long enough to to under the pot bottom and up both sides, with some left over); flowers/plant of choice (I have a miniature rose bush - $5 - in mine), it was originally the size of my hand when I first bought it. It has now trippled in size. Also, you will need potting soil, and optional outdoor spray paint. Drill with bit which will be appropriate for plastic/resin.
Instructions: 1. Saw seat of Lawn Chair out. 2. Drill 2 holes, 1 on each side of chair, next to the sawed out seat. 3. Place flower pot in sawed out seat. 4. Wrap chain link around bottom, and up both sides of pot. 5. Insert screws into the link of the chain closest to each hole. Do this to each side. 6. Fill pot.

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As Promised, her is my video on Burnishing. It is techique used in coloring. I will be doing more with burnishing in the future but, this is a beginning! Enjoy!!

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Here are some of my latest attempts at using shades of blue, green, and pale orange!! I like to experiment with colors. A while back I invested in some really good artist grade markers (Copic Markers) , so much fun, and well worth the money!! Don't ask how much - it nearlly broke the bank!!