BOX PATTERNS

potatoes

Bacon Ranch Foil Packet Potatoes

3 sheets of heavy-duty foil
10-12 baby red potatoes, thinly sliced
6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon
... 1 packet ranch dressing mix
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
Sour cream for serving, if desired

1. Spray each sheet of foil with cooking spray. Top each piece with equal portions of potatoes, bacon, and ranch dressing mix. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to each serving. Wrap securely.

2. Grill for 20 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve in foil, topped with sour cream if desired.

crockpot chicken

Sweet Hawaiian Crockpot Chicken:
Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light soy sauce
... 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins.

Directions:
Add all ingredients to the crockpot and cook on low 6-8 hrs and they should just fall apart. Enjoy!

CHRISTMAS IS ON IT'S WAY TO MY HOUSE!

My first project was to decorate our front door.  I decided to go simple this year to make it easier on myself.

Hall view of my Christmas Decor.

And I also decorated the inside of my hallway door for my favorite Holiday.

The jewelry is all made, I have survived the Holiday Bazaar and I am taking a bit of a rest after all this work for the last 2 months.

Although I must say I was proud of myself for sticking to the task of making several pieces of jewelry every day for those months.  I enjoyed going into the craft room at 5 each morning and feeling the quiet calmness that stayed with me for the 3 hours the rest of the family slept.

It was a magical time for me, free to let my thoughts wonder and to let the inspiration flow through me.  Often I was surprised and please to see a finished project in all it's beauty.  It is still hard for me to admit to anyone that I love making things of beauty.  The projects seemed to flow out the end of my fingers and make themselves into beautiful necklaces or bracelets.

And I did keep several of those pretty things for me to wear myself.  I just couldn't resist them and a few were made of beads I have kept for about 40 years.  You know, the kind you like so much and just can't decide what to make of them. Yes, I kept them!

A little of this and a little of that.

We Never Know Where Inspiritation comes from!

Somethings don't work well.

Someimes it seems like it takes a long time to decide on a project. I am having this problem with these pretty beads.

I LOVE BRACELETS!

Yes, bracelets are my favorite craft. No, I do not know why!

RED IS MY FAVORITE COLOR

ANOTHER GREAT FIND

 This is another Vintage Necklace I found at a the discount store.

I Iove all the pretty beads on this pretty necklace. 

The clasp on this necklace appears to be a old one. Mot sure but it sure is a pretty one.

JOINING BEAUTY TOGETHER

I love all these beautiful different styles of necklaces. And it is always fun to wear them all.

 

A necklace from older beads restructured?

I found these at an antique mall.  I plan to restring them into a different necklace completely.  That is the fun part of jewelry making.

More fun bracelets.

I like this style. Some people are so clever. 

TIME TO COME UP WITH SOME IDEAS!

Great idea for a pretty necklace.

MY FAVORITE FIND!

This is a very lucky find.

There was one stone missing so I got it very cheap.

I think it is beautiful. I am keeping it for myself!

GOOD IDEAS

I have finally got a bit smarter...amazing at my age!! When I purchase beads at my favorite resale store I have found several strung necklaces and bracelets included.  I realized that I needed to take photo's of these items as some were cute...but not my style...this way I will have a record of just how the previous owner beaded this item.  Then one day I may try to bead one like it.
Good ideas are sometimes slow in coming!!

MY FAVORITE BRACELET FIND!

This is another one of my very lucky jewelry find. I think this is the prettiest bracelet I have ever found.

Now on to the next project....hmmmm..what shall that be??

MORE FINDS

I think I can repair and make this bracelet look like new again.

What a great find in the vase again!

I LOVE THESE SWEET BEADS!

Two ways to wear this pretty Seed Bead Necklace.