A little Christmas around my house

This has been the first year since my mom passed away 4 years ago that I have had any interest in decorating for Christmas. This year I even put a small tree in my bedroom. Other years I went though the motion for my kids and grandchildren, but this year I finally enjoyed decorating. I even bought one of those green ceramic trees with lights that probably all houses had several years ago. My mom always put hers out at Christmas, so I got one in remembrance of her. Here is some of my decor.

 

Pin Keep and apple cake

 Since I have retired from my school nurse job, I am having fun catching up on some crafting projects.

I finished a pin keep pattern by, Joyce Reed.

I live near an apple orchard so I love getting fresh apples and making apple pies and apple cakes.

I am sharing an apple cake recipe. I use 6 cups of apples instead of the 3 cups. I bake it in a 9" x 13"

pan at 350 degrees, for 45 minutes.

Candy Land swag

 I love watching you tube videos on dollar tree or inexpensive DIY,s. I found a you tuber that I really like. Her you tube channel is called,  My DIY, she has the cutest video's and always has her cute dog Coco in the video. I made her Candy Land Christmas swag today using two $1.00 Christmas trees from dollar tree. Supplies are from dollar tree and walmart with the exception of the roll of deco mesh from family dollar.

I will attach the link to her video below.

My DIY 

Here is a picture of my version

New Wreath

 I have been working on some Winter/Christmas projects. I just finished my , "Christmas on the Farm" wreath. This was a fun project.

I cannot leave comments on other Blogs

 I am not sure what is going on, but I am receiving comments but am unable to leave comments on other blogs. I am enjoying reading your blogs, but don't know how to fix this. Please don't think I am ignoring you. Thanks Lecia     Wool applique I had made earlier, Tractors All Around, pattern by Buttermilk Basin

New Wool Applique

 It's not too early to be thinking of Christmas projects. I finished this wool applique, by "Buttermilk

Basin", it was a fun project. 

Happy Fall

 I really like the beauty of Fall. The leaves changing, the crisp cool air, apples, apple cider, pumpkins, a

toasty fire in a woodstove. West Virginia in the fall.

. I am working on some items for Christmas, I won't show, as I have made some gifts. I 

made 2 new wreaths for fall. I love decorating my 3 tier tray for the different seasons, sharing a photo.

  I am enjoying my grandchildren, I am posting a picture of Ruby and Parker.

 We have a new member added to our family. 

Parker Joy, she was born July 28, 2020.

 I also like to bake and make things in the fall, I am sharing a 

quick and easy recipe,and yummy.

 I finally finished a Christmas cross stitch that I started last year.

Pattern by "The Humble Stitcher".

Wool Applique Projects

I finished two wool applique projects, both by, 1894 Cottonwood House.

One of my friends husbands made the frame for me.  I also finished  a truck mat,

pattern by , Buttermilk Basin.

I am please with how they turned out.

Spring projects I have been working on. And National School Nurse Day!

I love making wreaths, here is a few I have made, I Especially like the nurse one since I am a school nurse and today is National School Nurse Day.

Two wool applique projects I finished. Patterns by 1894 Cottonwood House

I am going to try to be a better blogger. I want to share my newest applique project.I have it all ready to stitch. I am using woolie flannel. I think I still prefer wool, but it is going to be a fun project. Pattern by Buttermilk Basin.

Next I wanted to make myself a new Winter Wreath, just thought the sign was so cute, and I am able
to leave it out all Winter.

I have a really good friend at my school job who's husband is into woodworking, my friend distresses the items after he makes them. This was my Christmas gift from them, Love, love my new cabinet.

Summer Crafting

I am off during the summer from my school nurse job. I was able to complete a few projects.
Here are a few of my completed projects or ones that I am working on.