tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9724445008452140282024-03-20T19:23:23.282-07:00 *** Village Folk Art ***village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-86378810064881212742021-02-20T17:52:00.005-08:002021-02-20T18:03:45.098-08:00<p><span style="font-family: Lemonada;"><span style="font-size: large;"> From now on...you may view and order ANY of my patterns from my ETSY Shoppe, VILLAGE FOLK ART</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Lemonada;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/VillageFolkArt">VILLAGE FOLK ART by Barbara Shores by VillageFolkArt on Etsy</a></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Lemonada;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for understanding and patience during these uncertain times in our history. </span></span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuQnKMoI0sBWx63pHy-gzMTOOJ3AvL8Y44hvpLjH8LMRopxLnKv07N8gW0cC6FXHDvdA289lW67tTov37lFjZiDCxnA84HwCm4DztItgGY0jtqKsy6i6BTMttzHqO7gF8Vw7A3BOlU0SO/s2048/11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1691" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuQnKMoI0sBWx63pHy-gzMTOOJ3AvL8Y44hvpLjH8LMRopxLnKv07N8gW0cC6FXHDvdA289lW67tTov37lFjZiDCxnA84HwCm4DztItgGY0jtqKsy6i6BTMttzHqO7gF8Vw7A3BOlU0SO/s320/11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h1 class="wt-text-body-03 wt-line-height-tight wt-break-word wt-mb-xs-1" data-buy-box-listing-title="" data-listing-id="791038583">Instant
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</p>village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-62779776626213565832020-11-18T10:07:00.010-08:002020-11-18T10:13:16.873-08:00<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3bhgXfnAnd-9nhQ1ltvHj_TpU5LqXONr6EjCf-hcSNuuY0NxdumdVwajmCh7zmCf7ZS1M5H7kn4BE8gJWDc8FOS4Yj7YbCjoENgzKpxa09QVamRFbbtYQT2NTXb_8hPtYx1_jwtwpbQx/s1167/BE+THANKFUL+Pntg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1167" data-original-width="806" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3bhgXfnAnd-9nhQ1ltvHj_TpU5LqXONr6EjCf-hcSNuuY0NxdumdVwajmCh7zmCf7ZS1M5H7kn4BE8gJWDc8FOS4Yj7YbCjoENgzKpxa09QVamRFbbtYQT2NTXb_8hPtYx1_jwtwpbQx/s320/BE+THANKFUL+Pntg.jpg" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><p> Wishing Everyone Thanksgiving Blessings...</p><p>Our family will be together, almost. Our eldest son, Mike will not be able to attend...so sad as he will be missed. </p><p>Our <i>Specia</i>l <i>Sandy</i> will be able to be with us. She will not be returning to the home where she was being kept under <b>political protocol</b>, which will soon be the demise of America as we knew it....not allowing us to visit for more than 30 minutes outside not in the home, not able to enjoy our brought in lunch together and of course face masks at ALL times. My younger and brilliant daughter,Pam, Sandy's big sister was able to acquire a NED voucher allowing Sandy to live in a place of<i> our</i> choice and close to family. NOW, if this pandemic just goes away and allows us our freedom, that will truly be a BLESSING.</p><p style="text-align: center;">For now I'd like to wish all,</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> <span style="color: #990000;">Great Thanksgiving Tidings of JOY and PEACE...</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Barbara </span></b></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #990000;">and Sandy </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #990000;"></span></b></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-72449969270197852922020-10-14T13:28:00.014-07:002020-10-31T08:49:32.850-07:00HAPPY FALL<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>I am very Happy to say that Fall is here.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>Our summers have been mostly over 100 and windy,</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>which accounts for all the forest fires we have encountered.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>Summer was my favorite but NO MORE.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>I love the Autumnal colors, and cooler days. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLc7d3-uy0eK9e0vc3Kgs80dwAMzyCJG48Tg29m24-JwJtcZS2vKBMCt0f7KePgB9ztgHuXOyOASV2Dt4Dk86NJNcGzhrR9dNWcwnUJG9SVXNKsnEalkJ-t2e-zs5EqWcqF0LWa9zN8bwL/s2048/DSC_0011.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1493" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLc7d3-uy0eK9e0vc3Kgs80dwAMzyCJG48Tg29m24-JwJtcZS2vKBMCt0f7KePgB9ztgHuXOyOASV2Dt4Dk86NJNcGzhrR9dNWcwnUJG9SVXNKsnEalkJ-t2e-zs5EqWcqF0LWa9zN8bwL/s320/DSC_0011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span><b>"Bat wings for Jack" </b>may be one on my last creations. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>I have many sketches but due to hands that are becoming more arthritic, I am unable to execute some of my ideas. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>PLUS, once again we are attempting</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>to sell our home and move to be closer to family.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>I hate moving, but I need to be closer to my children and Grandchildren these days.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>This leaves me with very little time to do what I enjoy.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>Perhaps, once we get moved and settled, I can resume those pleasures.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>I have visited many of you, checking in and leaving no comments.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>For now, I wish America and All Health, Safety and Happiness..</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;"><span>God Bless us Everyone,</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Lemonada; font-size: large;">Barb</span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Architects Daughter;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">.<br /></p>village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-51302335373628107222020-06-14T10:17:00.002-07:002020-07-03T17:03:27.453-07:00HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY ... GOD BLESS AMERICA<div><font size="3">We always fly our 'Betsy Ross Flags'... Hope everyone has a Blessed and Patriotic Day.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_TQr8FDyMV66z4b8rxN16UzaEewbxUcaaKCRybi8c-5wXFECy-nntwp0JSzt1WGA81h1jZCLjem6aTczkygnYSsBAiqckKwzgV16CqKOhrcCtx9x8sR_pgPTwN8fnT3W-HGvgTBBAef2/s2044/DSC_3780.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2044" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_TQr8FDyMV66z4b8rxN16UzaEewbxUcaaKCRybi8c-5wXFECy-nntwp0JSzt1WGA81h1jZCLjem6aTczkygnYSsBAiqckKwzgV16CqKOhrcCtx9x8sR_pgPTwN8fnT3W-HGvgTBBAef2/s320/DSC_3780.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div>village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-17224351682990560572020-03-26T15:35:00.000-07:002020-03-26T15:35:32.235-07:00My "EASTER LAMB"<div style="text-align: center;">
It has been a while since my last post. </div>
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Just wishing you all a Happy Easter with Blessings for ALL. Keep healthy and safe. </div>
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The times are really changing and I am at a loss for words.</div>
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This is till on my frame and working on the pattern with instructions.</div>
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Finding it difficult to get motivated for much of anything. </div>
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Here is my most recent 'Punch Needle' design, in time for Easter.</div>
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The Easter Lamb, representing Christ, with the flag of victory ... </div>
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Eggs
are symbols of the Risen Christ. As a chick breaks the shell when it
is hatched and begins life, so Our Lord comes forth... </div>
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The Pink Tulips
are a classic flower of love and joy. </div>
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It will be framed... in a day or so, </div>
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in time for the Easter celebration without our family togetherness this year.</div>
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I am saddened beyond belief...</div>
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Back to Selling our Home, still Praying for our Sandy's healing and now Praying for the world...</div>
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...God Bless us everyone... </div>
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Prayer to Trust in Divine Mercy</h1>
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<b>Most merciful Jesus,<br />
</b>I turn to You in my need.<br />
You are worthy of my complete trust.<br />
You are faithful in all things.<br />
When my life is filled with confusion, give me clarity and faith.<br />
When I am tempted to despair, fill my soul with hope.</div>
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<b>Most merciful Jesus,<br />
</b>I trust You in all things.<br />
I trust in Your perfect plan for my life.<br />
I trust You when I cannot comprehend Your divine Will.<br />
I trust You when all feels lost.<br />
Jesus, I trust You more than I trust myself.</div>
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<b>Most merciful Jesus,<br />
</b>You are all-knowing.<br />
Nothing is beyond Your sight.<br />
You are all-loving.<br />
Nothing in my life is beyond Your concern.<br />
You are all-powerful.<br />
Nothing is beyond Your grace.</div>
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<b>Most merciful Jesus,<br />
</b>I trust in You,<br />
I trust in You,<br />
I trust in You.<br />
May I trust You always and in all things.<br />
May I daily surrender to Your Divine Mercy.</div>
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<b>Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy,<br />
</b>Pray for us as we turn to you in our need.</div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-46247180172818014742019-10-23T14:24:00.001-07:002019-10-24T15:59:40.056-07:00NOT YET...<div style="text-align: center;">
I am still procrastinating ... wish I could overcome this flaw...</div>
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"Santa on Unicycle" is being put on the back burner for now. </div>
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"Sleepy
Time Santa" is calling me... </div>
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so here it goes as he is one of my 29" tall
'Dummy Boards' </div>
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that will be gifted to my son & DIL for our three
young munchkins.</div>
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Here it is with my precious Kohana a few years
ago. </div>
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He will soon look great on their staircase landing </div>
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as the grand
babies go to bed and have visions </div>
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of sugar plums dancing in their <span class="text_exposed_show">dreamy heads...</span></div>
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For now he will become one of my new punch needle design ornies.<br />
MY EMAIL: momshoresbarb1@yahoo.com </div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-91567149384749936362019-10-19T08:32:00.001-07:002019-10-20T11:18:20.570-07:00Making this Santa into a Punch Needle Pattern<div style="text-align: center;">
This is a picture of my painted Victorian Santa riding a vintage unicycle...</div>
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He is currently a 'Dummy Board' about 30" tall.</div>
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Now to reduce him down to size for punch needle..<br />
oH, oH still in storage...<br />
Here's a picture from the cover of my book "MERRY OLDE SANTA".<br />
Have been thinking about this for some time ... it is now or never. <br />
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This is my "Sleepy Santa" Dummy Board... in front of the fireplace,<br />
and my beautiful Granddaughter dancing in front of him ... AWESOME memories.</div>
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It's never too soon to think 'Christmas' ... it is creeping up on us way too quickly.<br />
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Better get started ... already running out of time.<br />
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Have a Super, Great weekend. It's beautiful out there.<br />
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Folk Art Hugs and thanks for the visit,<br />
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Barb</div>
village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-16757720950872153772019-10-17T18:25:00.000-07:002019-10-20T11:16:08.522-07:00Needing a break ...<div style="text-align: center;">
Yup, I guess I have Dupuytrens in my right hand ring finger.</div>
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It has been a problem for years and always called it a trigger finger.</div>
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Injections always gave me relief for many months, but now I have this knot in the </div>
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middle of my palm and do not remember having that before. </div>
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My social life involves visiting the Dr's. offices regularly. what FUN!</div>
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Will have to lay off the punch needle for while...</div>
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I just listed my last and hopefully really NOT my last design on Etsy...</div>
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"ACORN with WOODLAND'S SQUIRREL"</div>
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He is so cute with that big fuzzy tail...</div>
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Loving how the acorn turned out with some small Maple leaves too.</div>
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This picture show the tail after I clipped the longer loops.</div>
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In this photo, Mr.Grey is still in the hoop, needing more background to be added. </div>
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Added his glass eye giving him some life. </div>
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See the difference?</div>
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That's the fun part, creating dimension and texture varying those loop lengths.</div>
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Now I need a break, sit back, watch the Yankees play and hope to relax.</div>
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<u><i>A brief update for those of you who know...</i></u> </div>
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Our Sandy, born with Williams Syndrome. </div>
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just turned 55 in August and has always lived with us.</div>
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As they get older they have anxiety and problems with depression. . </div>
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This last May, I was no longer able to help and keep her safe. </div>
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The past six months has been the most difficult time of my entire life.</div>
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Dr. Chris McDougle, a Professor at Harvard, sent to us from WS Association.</div>
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Christopher McDougle, MD, is the Director of the Lurie Center for
Autism, a multidisciplinary program that treats children, adolescents
and adults with autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
In addition to persons with autism spectrum disorder, Dr. McDougle
specializes in the diagnosis and pharmacological treatment of those with
Williams syndrome, Down syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, and Angelman
syndrome, among others, especially adults. </div>
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This Doctor's God sent guidance is making the difference. </div>
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I Thank the Lord daily for sending Doctor McDougle to us.</div>
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Our Prayers have kept me strong.</div>
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I continue to "Trust in Jesus".</div>
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Thank you for the visit.</div>
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Peace and Blessings for ALL,</div>
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Barb</div>
village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-20571851410832081822019-09-29T08:52:00.002-07:002019-09-29T09:01:10.979-07:00Making more ornaments<div style="text-align: center;">
I have had many requests for the "SANTA'S TREE ORNAMENT" pattern. </div>
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I am now making these for our Christmas gift giving.</div>
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Love this time of year and like planning ahead.</div>
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This pattern is available with three different sizes, 3 1/2", 4 1/2" and 5 1/2". </div>
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No need to enlarge as you will get all three sizes in the pattern for your convenience.</div>
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We are enjoying perfect weather her in the 71's, a little blustery, some clouds no rain. We could always use some of that wet stuff. Maybe white stuff this year ... I hope!</div>
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"Take JOY and CREATE",</div>
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Peace and Blessings for all,</div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-89046407707916944282019-09-18T13:06:00.003-07:002019-09-18T13:09:48.256-07:00TIME TO GET SERIOUS ...<div style="text-align: center;">
It's that time of year...</div>
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Planning for the Holidays ... I LOVE it!</div>
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It is cooler and blustery ... just as I like it.</div>
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Cozy up with a pot of stew on the stove and biscuits ready to be baked.</div>
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Finished my last 2019 Halloween design</div>
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"BAT WINGS for JACK".</div>
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I am very pleased with the end result. </div>
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Hope you will too. If not, that too is OK.</div>
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Sewed long running cross stitches for the stars.</div>
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Hung him from and old vintage rusty key.</div>
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He is available as a Mailed paper pattern as well as Instant downloaded PDF.</div>
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"BAT WINGS for JACK" pattern #190910.</div>
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Would love for you to have a friendly visit ... enjoy</div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-55339808211891254602019-07-22T02:46:00.000-07:002019-07-22T08:10:04.420-07:00Time to return to some Bloggin'<div style="text-align: center;">
Have not had much desire to post on my Blog... so here it goes.</div>
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Have our home listed up For Sale.</div>
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Need to be closer and with family these days.</div>
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Hopefully in the Murieta, CA area.</div>
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Gots to sell first, then we go from there.</div>
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Our precious Sondra, is still struggling with depression.</div>
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Inland Regional Center has failed us miserably.</div>
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Williams Syndrome Association a non-profit organization for those needing help and support has served us beyond belief with referrals to those who can provide the care Sandy needs.</div>
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Too much going on to include here, but we are finally seeing light at the end of that ugly tunnel.</div>
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My prayers are being answered slowly but for sure. Must keep faith.</div>
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My punch needle designing keeps me preoccupied with happier thoughts to keep myself healthy and strong for our family.</div>
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So here is one of my new designs and those not so new...</div>
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My rainbow is featured in 'Punch Needle and Primitive Stitching' Magazine.</div>
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"A rainbow smiles away the clouds" </div>
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Last year's JOL designs</div>
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Crusty the hobo snowman, last winters punch needle design.</div>
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Still working on my pennies off and on, more off than on. </div>
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They are good fill-ins especially when waiting in then Doctor's waiting room.</div>
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Love and miss visiting with all you faithful bloggers.</div>
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Will try and make my visits more frequent. </div>
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Peace and Blessings for all,</div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-79896638888258260412019-06-21T09:33:00.002-07:002019-06-21T09:33:21.681-07:00PATRIOTIC SHARING ...<span id="goog_1773769110"></span><span id="goog_1773769111"></span><br />
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-58119867607378510192019-06-19T07:25:00.002-07:002019-06-19T07:31:37.661-07:00Not Sure what to Post ???<div style="text-align: center;">
Sandy always thought something special was happening when she saw a 'RAINBOW' <br />
My World is UPSIDE down...</div>
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Our Sandy has been hospitalized since May 6th. </div>
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For those who do not know her she was born with Williams Syndrome on August 18th, 1964.</div>
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Here is a picture of her happily stringing popcorn for a 30' long garland three Christmases ago..</div>
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Everyone LOVEs Sandy, always so happy and she loves people. </div>
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That is Williams Syndrome a "Cocktail Personality"</div>
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She has been severely DEPRESSED...to the point of not wanting to go on.</div>
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I have a problem saying certain words.</div>
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Trying to find a psychologist who knows and understands Williams Syndrome is like looking for a needle in a haystack, or they are not interested in helping a 55 y.o.</div>
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As the child gets older <b>hypertension</b> often becomes a problem. </div>
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She is not responding well to counseling even with 40mg Fluoxetine/prozac. </div>
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Both Chuck and I are entering our 80's and have been concerned about finding a group home for her to which she has been reluctant. </div>
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It is a heart breaking decision as she has been with us for all of her 55 years.<br />
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I am looking for a psychiatrist and psychologist well versed and knowledgeable about WS.</div>
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ANY HELP or GUIDANCE IS MORE THAN APPRECIATED.</div>
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Blessings and Peace for all,</div>
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Just want to say hi... I am still here. NOT bloggin much these days.</div>
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Hope your Easter was Blessed..</div>
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We celebrated ours with all four grandchildren </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Little Belated, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with a Heartfelt wish for all . . . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">* * * Happy New Year for 2019 * * *</span> </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">our youngest grandchild Kolton...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></i></b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #45818e; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Our family Christmas celebration was amazing. </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">It makes such a difference with the presence of smaller/younger children. </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Our youngest grandson, Kolton (5 y.o) and I were sharing</span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> that Christmas is Jesus's birthday.</span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Kolton asked me during our talk how did Jesus get out of Mary's tummy? </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">they have had this sort of discussion before (where babies come from)? </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">She shook her head "NO, but you can tell him Grama"... </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I attempted to explain that the Father is God, </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">the Son is Jesus and the Holy Spirit does magic. </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">When our discussion finally ended Kolton said too me </span></span></span></span></span></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Our 4 wonderful grandchildren, the 4Ks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i>Now you know why our Christmas was Special.</i></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Wishing you all a Blessed, Healthy, and safe</i></span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"> 2019 <span style="font-size: x-large;">. . .</span></span></i></b></span></span></div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-20294900469081952292018-12-27T13:54:00.001-08:002018-12-27T14:24:31.955-08:00Christmas for us ... to share with you.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I love and thrive on the hectic life that we look forward to
preparing for that most blessed day of the year, Christmas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The past few
months have been amazing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I now willingly accept getting back to a
routine lifestyle.<br /> Soon 2019 will be upon us ... with many unknown events awaiting each and every one of us. <span class="_5mfr"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t10/1.5/16/1f917.png"); height: 16px; width: 16px;">🤗</span></span><span class="_5mfr"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5b/1.5/16/1f60d.png"); height: 16px; width: 16px;">😍</span></span><span class="_5mfr"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb0/1.5/16/1f609.png"); height: 16px; width: 16px;">😉</span></span><span class="_5mfr"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te3/1.5/16/1f387.png"); height: 16px; width: 16px;">🎇</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing some Christmas (they are limited) decorations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This happens with age. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It too is getting smaller with fewer memory ornaments </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and Sandy's popcorn garland is not there either.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No flashing lights this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe next year will be different. Maybe NOT.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Papa is having severe back problems and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">cannot get around as he and I would like. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This limits our plans and I cannot do it all without his help.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What you see is what we have to share and enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My "Follow the Star", a punch needle pattern, inspired from </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am delighted to be included with so many of the talented designers in this outstanding and fabulous issue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hope you have subscribed to the PNPS magazine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for visiting, gots to run more errands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Take JOY and CREATE,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">with Peace and Blessings for ALL,</span></div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-20754647046384516972018-11-13T11:27:00.000-08:002018-11-13T11:27:55.931-08:00A Replica of "TWO ROOSTER" hooked rug.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Grandma Carrie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you approve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next I will attempt to hook this one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It will take some time finding all the colors needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just give me some guidance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You know I am stubborn and will not relent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is all punched, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">waiting to get my special frame for it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then we can view and enjoy it daily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now the hunt is on for the wool worms I need. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will be a total learning experience ... I have only hooked once.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day with PEACE for all,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Take JOY and CREATE",</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barb </span></div>
village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-11693023055210238062018-11-09T06:50:00.002-08:002018-11-09T06:50:58.000-08:00White on white Santa's Tree <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Here is another version from Santa's Tree Ornament.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He is so elegant </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">ALL white . . . the beard, mustache and robe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am calling him 'Vanilla Snow'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">His mustache was punched with a longer loop </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so the shadow separates it from his beard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hanger loop was made with crystal seed beads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I LOVE him and</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just wanted to share . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/villagefolkart">https://www.etsy.com/shop/villagefolkart</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope your days are all wonderful and remeber to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Take JOY and CREATE"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Peace for all,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barb </span></div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-18414283573661571042018-10-22T09:45:00.001-07:002018-10-22T16:47:29.804-07:00~BEFORE 'n AFTER ~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">momshoresbarb1@yahoo.com </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Showing the Santa's Tree Ornaments </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Green's fur trim before clipping those loops </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Red's fur trim after clipping the loops. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I will trim Green's loops. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the fuzzy look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just wanted to share. . . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and let you decide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, onto my new kit from Colleen McKinnon, a penny mat </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">entitled "Birthday mat", not mine, Colleen's sister...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the shape, size and colors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It will be my "in between" project, if ya know what I mean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day and Peace for all,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barb </span><br />
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<br />village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-81353207369383050152018-10-21T07:07:00.005-07:002018-10-21T07:07:47.754-07:00Another Santa's Tree . . .<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Just finished this in Red ... WIP is in green.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They work up quickly . . . and so sweetly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My blogger friends ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cannot always leave comments on your Blogs ... still trying to figure out what the problem is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am here, you just do not know it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">ALSO,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">when my posting says I have comments, I click on it and the box turns totally white. Go figure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>HELP! Any suggestions?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>momshoresbarb1@yahoo.com </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for the visit . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barb </span></div>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-23379011975184193372018-10-11T12:54:00.001-07:002018-10-11T12:54:17.957-07:00Show and Tell Time<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">YUP, I am back to playin' ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">found these charms and decided to stitch
one to my Santa Ornaments ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">a french horn and an ice skate, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">tumbling
out of Santa's sack that is overflowing with goodies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I LOVE to embellish. . . here
is some "Show and Tell" time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are enjoying the cooler weather ... we are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great weekend, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">make time to 'Take JOY and CREATE',</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Folk Art hugs and PEACE for all, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barb</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-29148418436816944012018-10-01T17:59:00.000-07:002018-10-01T17:59:08.922-07:00ALL SIX of Santa's Ornaments are done . . .<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Here they are . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">ALL 6 in a circle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I want to include them in some kind of garland . . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not sure . . . Still thinking about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are the last two, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> CRIMSON SANTA 'n GOLDEN SANTA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time to get back to work ... no more playin' for while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will see how long that lasts ... LOL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyways,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Take JOY and CREATE" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> with Peace and Blessings for all,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Barb </span></div>
village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-14159651451327641962018-09-25T13:26:00.005-07:002018-09-25T13:29:16.519-07:00Tan Santa & Gray Santa Ornaments ~ Pattern #180921<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Available on Village Folk Art ETSY.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Santa Ornaments #3 and #4.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oval shaped, 4" tall x 3" wide. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">GRAY Santa Ornament (#4)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still working on the last two of six, #5 & #6 Santa ornaments, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All to be available on</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/villagefolkart">https://www.etsy.com/shop/villagefolkart</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Appreciate your visiting . . .</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Peace for ALL.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">and remember to </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">'Take JOY and CREATE',</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Barb </span></span>
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village folk arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07869767489810496262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-972444500845214028.post-9497264734160675152018-09-06T11:04:00.003-07:002018-09-06T11:11:01.696-07:00BACK TO PUNCHIN . . . for Christmas.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Just finished two more of my Christmas punch needle ornaments. Red Santa
and Blue Santa ... not very original titles but they are so easy, fast
to do and CUTE!<br /> Do you agree? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">They are both done using all DMC floss
and different needle gauges + seed beads for the eyes....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">very easy and
fun to see the end results.<br /> Now working on the pattern to be listed on my Etsy shoppe:</span><br /> <a data-ft="{"tn":"-U"}" data-lynx-mode="async" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2Fvillagefolkart&h=AT3E-MX3RSBeYW_cmT32CgqSxwidRzLqeT1Z9D5CGm6mDbbTYnxaM8U8IitvbzXw66BBmv66OGkt-pWnb39_KeR_v9AzODaD5Wqey_PY-TjmT0tmOqPO3f-yaOkVe4N7LLPOL3k5vN5JTE7xeQ2ZZWz-FE1OJTPu1Ep2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/villagefolkart</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can also find Halloween/Autumn patterns here too ... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">You still have many weeks to get one punched for the trick or treaters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Have a great day, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">always "Take JOY and CREATE",</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Peace for all, Barb </span></div>
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