Layout of the Week #129

Today for Layout of the Week I thought I'd show you one of my favorite layouts.

The title is "I love office supplies" and I used lots of office supplies to make it.

Here's the title. I started with a label sticker as the base, then used two different styles of letter stickers, and typed a word with a label maker.

To carry through the office theme, I used small scraps of ledger paper, message pads, envelopes, etc. around the outer two edges.

I taped them to the back making sure that they stuck out willy nilly.
I used a small file folder and printed the journaling on it.
Then I attached two pieces of twine with staples.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Hear my prayer, O Lord, 

and let my cry come to You.

Psalm 102:1

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and Simple Nature Décor.  

Recipe of the Week #217- Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
1 (8 oz) block of cream cheese, softened
1 stick of butter, softened
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Using a mixer, mix together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and brown sugar. Stir in chocolate chips. When you refrigerate the dip, it becomes thicker. If desired, you could shape it into a ball and roll it in chopped pecans or mini chips to make a chocolate chip cheese ball.

Serve with chocolate animal crackers or graham cracker sticks.

I served mine with chocolate animal crackers, although it was good enough to just eat with a spoon! I made this to take to a get-together and it was a big hit. I'm telling you, if I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life, this would be in the running for my choice.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

For the Lord is good; 

His mercy is everlasting, 

and His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 100:5

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Check This Out. . .

Here it is. . .

my absolute favorite magazine.

This is the most recent issue on newsstands (it was reprinted by demand).

If you haven't read it, you simply must.

I found mine at Michaels.

You can also find it here.

By the way, I'm not affiliated with it; I just highly recommend it.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

The Lord reigns, He is clothed in majesty

Psalm 93:1


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and Between Naps on the Porch.

Earth Day Decor from the Dollar Store

Earth Day is next Friday.

Normally, I don't usually pay much attention to it, but this year, 

I thought I'd take advantage of the opportunity to turn some trash into treasure.

You know how that's always a chore for me;)

 

 How cute are these?

Believe it or not, I got everything to make them at the Dollar Tree.

I picked out three cans that had a vintage-y look.

I opened the cans, emptied the contents, then washed them up really well.

(I used one of those can openers that doesn't leave rough edges.

If you don't have one of those yet, you need to get one. They are awesome!)
 

Then I chose flowers to match. 

I think this project would be cute with real flowers, too.

 

For this one, I used a succulent.

I'm tickled with how they turned out.

I think it was six dollars well spent!

I would love to make some of these with vintage cans or even foreign cans.
The next time I drive by an ethnic grocery store, I may have to stop in
and check out their canned goods.

I'm thinking these- along with some vintage scales and spice containers-

 would make a nice addition to a kitchen themed wedding shower.

Here are some fun facts about Earth Day:

* it always falls on April 22

* it arose from an interest in gathering national support for environmental issues

* the most common practice of celebration is to plant new trees

So if you're not up for planting a tree, maybe you want to make a cute floral arrangement.

 Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving 

and into His courts with praise.

Be thankful to Him 

and bless His name.

Psalm 100:4

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Thrifty Thursday #211

There are a few secondhand items that I have dreams of finding
 like a card catalog, an old dress form, and a pull-down school map.

I guess you could call it a thrifter's bucket list.:)

Today, my friends, I have of those items to show you.

Yep. I got a bucket list item.

Behold: a set of old lockers!

I can't tell you how thrilled I am to finally have my own set.

I had to scrub them clean, but they are all in great shape.

I also got this set of locker fronts.

The lady selling them said that the backs of the lockers were damaged, but this part could still be used for a magnet board. Well, she had me there. I couldn't very well pass it up.

For the set of six lockers and two locker fronts, I paid $108. 

It was a splurge purchase for me, but I couldn't pass up such a great price on lockers.

I've looked at lockers before, but they always cost way more than this.

I plan to put the lockers themselves in my son's room,

 but the locker fronts will look quite cute sitting behind a vintage desk in my living room.

What do you think?

What's on your thrifter's bucket list?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Serve the Lord with gladness; 

come before His presence with singing.

Psalm 100:2

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and My Girlish Whims.

Lovelies That I Love

I am a huge fan of Etsy.

When I need to buy a gift, this is the first place I go to look.

I love all the unique things I can find there.

Like some of these things for instance. . .

I totally love this print.

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This mug can be personalized.

What a great idea.

I love the font.

I can't get over how stinkin' cute this t-shirt is.

It, too, can be customized with your name.

Love it!

The name says it all for this rockin' find: gypsy grain bag boho apron.

It's a thing of beauty.

I think this locket is adorable!

I love anything with a vintage bike on it.

What do you think?

Makes you want to buzz over and buy something, huh?

Me too:)

I'm not affiliated with any of these companies, I just like their stuff.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Serve the Lord with gladness;

come before His presence with singing.

Psalm 100:2

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and Skip to My Lou.

Recipe of the Week #216- Wiener Winks

Wiener Winks
8 hot dogs
8 pieces of bread
8 pieces sliced American cheese
4-5 Tbsp butter
16 toothpicks

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter all eight pieces of bread and place them butter side down on a cookie sheet. Place one piece of cheese on each piece of bread. Place the hot dogs diagonally across each piece of bread. Fold up the two corners opposite the hot dogs and lay them across holding them with two toothpicks. Bake until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

This is such an easy and fun meal. I first ate these back in elementary school in Iowa. I loved them then, and I love them still. These are always a hit with my family.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.

Job 37:14

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Too Much Time, and Plucky's Second Thought.