candy corn bunting

Clean and Scentsible

recently posted this fun project

made with cupcake papers

I look forward to trying it.

{blog shout out #13}

{photo credit: Clean and Scentsible Blog}

It looks like a fun project to do with kids.

If you can't find cupcake papers

I bet paper plates would work.

Clean and Scentsible: How to make a Candy Corn Bunting

fabric banner

Hymns and Verses 

recently posted this fun project

I look forward to trying it.

{blog shout out #12}

{photo credit: Hymns and Verses}

Hymns and Verses:  how to make a fabric banner

hot fresh coffee

I have a blog friend that I have been following for several years.

You would enjoy the bits of her life she shares along with plenty of inspiration.

Here is her lovely blog: Just a little something for you

Recently Judy had a fun little "give away" and

lucky for me, I won this very cute sign.

A perfect addition to our Leisure House . . . 

Thank you Judy!!

2013 calendars

If you are looking for a new calendar

this site has links to lots of fun choices . . .

Today's Creative Blog 2013 Calendars

deck cleaner

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to
Debbie at Words On Wheels
for this deck cleaning miracle!

Read her story here: "all hands on deck"

quilt ornament winner

Thanks for your fun comments on my quilt ornament give-away.
I will happily be sending one to . . .

Just a little something from Judy said...
You continually impress me with your sewing skills and generosity.
What a special gift to give!

Here is her lovely blog: Just a little something for you...




The pattern is called a liberated checkerboard block.
If you want to make your own you can find the tutorial here.

bowties

A lovely surprise arrived while our grandbaby was visiting . . .
three cute homemade bowties and a blue shirt
all the way from a blog friend in Kirkland Washington



We had such fun putting them on Cedar.
{sorry we missed photographing the green one}

Aren't they just too adorable?
Thanks Kimmy!
oh my soul rejoice

Don't forget to leave a comment here
quilt bag ornament
to enter the give-away drawing on Feb 13th

posting queue

I have been pretty faithful posting on my blog every third day. When I think of something to blog about I put it in the queue so it automatically posts on a given date.

I now think I will now change to posting every fourth day.
I don't want to bore anyone!
How often do you post on your blog?



Some blogs I read post every day, some once a week and some on no particular schedule. Some bloggers take extended breaks and I am always glad when they return. Its like welcoming back an old friend.

I find I love reading many kinds of blog posts - crafts, make-overs, sewing projects, faith journeys, family news, traveling adventures, great photos, recipes, seasonal suggestions, book reviews, yard sale finds, crochet ideas, renovations, product reviews, quilting, decorating ideas, and more.

Sometimes I have something profound(?) to share and sometimes just a photo that would really only interest close friends or family. My readers are very kind to keep coming back and I so value the comments they leave.



When considering a new post do you wonder what would interest your faithful readers or do you just blog from your heart and life?

view flipcard

Have you checked out the new ways to display your blog?

Change is hard for me so I won't be changing anytime soon but
it is fun to view your favorite blogs in "flipcard" mode.

To view any blogspot blog in this mode just add
/view/flipcard to the end of the blog address.

here is a sample
{click on link below photo}

cornersofmylife.blogspot.com/view/flipcard

lemon lane cottage

when patty at



wrote this post: faith walk friday

I felt like she was speaking from my heart

so I wanted to share it with you . . .

thumbnails

I love blog thumbnails!
Most days at 6am. I pour a cup of coffee, sit down and sign in to blogger.
I look at all the thumbnails on my sidebar and can't wait to open each one.
Will it be a craft project, a new recipe, a makeover, a colorful new quilt, a wedding picture, a shopping hint, someones grandbaby, an adventure, a prayer request, a funny story . . .
The possibilities are endless.

mamie jane's

One of the most creative blogs that I read is Mamie Jane's
She is featured this week in Flea Market Style Magazine Fall 2011



Today when I was in Walmart I picked up a copy ($9.95 yikes!}
Feel free to borrow my copy or just check out her amazing blog for free.