Canning Rings + Crafty Things = Cute Pumpkin!

Isn't this the cutest thing?  I learned to make this from my friend, Bevy, check her out at treasuredupandpondered.blogspot.com.  Simply tie tightly 14-16 canning rings, old and rusty, gold and silver mix, is perfect.  Arrange rings into a circle.  Stick in a twig with some leaves from outside or craft leaves if you have them.  Tie with jute, twine, or raffia.  Be creative!  Instant decor for Autumn with things around the house, and takes about 3 minutes after you gather your supplies.

Thanks...

THANKS to a very dear friend who ordered just the journal and is making a donation to the Miller Adoption!  (see previous post) Blessings!

Sewing for Adoption

Friends of our's are in the process of adoption!  God is teaching them so much, and we as friends are being blessed by their trust in His guidance.  You can read about their journey here.  In May they held a benefit dinner and auction, and I had the privilege of sewing a purse and journal set for their Chinese raffle.  Here's what I made!  If you would like to custom order a similar set, sticking to the ASIAN theme!, all proceeds will go toward their adoption.  To replicate this bag and journal (not necessarily same fabric) would be $70.00.  Email me here if you are interested!  Or contact me through my etsy site at www.seasonedwithsalt.etsy.com.

These are a few of my Favorite Things...

Update:  So, this was last year's picture, but I had another one of these yesterday - same drink, same pool, same bestest of friends!  Summer doesn't get much better than this!

Obviously this is not one of my sewn things, but it is one of my FAVORITE THINGS.  These were made by and better yet, shared with, one of my bestest of friends.  And yes, that is a glistening clear pool in the background, and it was a beautiful sunny day!  And there were happy kids, splashing away while we sat on the deck.  Ahhh...

Check out my website at www.seasonedwithsalt.etsy.com!

Creatively Stitched Journals

I love these journals for making lists, daily schedules, sermon notes, and, of course, journaling!  Add some beauty to your everyday... on the countertop, in your handbag, for your shopping routine... with a pretty journal. 

Reusable fabric cover fits a standard composition book, 7.5x9.75, 100 pages, wide-ruled, which is included.  Covers made of 100% cotton and come in wide variety of fabric prints, trims, ribbons. 

Shop at www.seasonedwithsalt.etsy.com for more selections, or custom order for your specific personality!  Most are $12.50, plus shipping.  Replace composition book with "kid writing" journal for $3.00 more.

Flip Flop Tee Shirts

These tee shirts are so fun and perfect for Summer!  Flip flop shapes appliqued onto tee, edges stitched so they don't fray, and ribbons for straps!  Come in all sizes and colors, please specify.  Custom order for $13.50 plus shipping.  Contact me at http://www.seasonedwithsalt.etsy.com/.  

Journals with Twist Up Crayons

These journals are so great for the car, and hours of quiet time for your creative kids!  7 twist up crayons and 1 pencil insert into little pockets, ready for drawing pictures to go with your kids' stories.  The primary journal inside has 100 pages of 1/2 blank, 1/2 tri-colored lines for "kid writing" - writing and drawing the day's activities!  Custom order in lots of different fabric choices, $24.95 plus shipping.  Contact me and see more of these at http://www.seasonedwithsalt.etsy.com/.