What I am thankful for this year?

What I am thankful for this year?
I am thankful I have my son. We are fighting cancer and we have won so far.
I am very grateful every day he is able to give me a hug and tell me he loves me.
To have a roof over my head, as many others do not.
To be able to say, that I have so many friends that are very dear to me. With out them I would not be able to push on and give the good fight.

I am happy that I a able to be an advocate for brain cancer.
Ladies, I am very happy to have all you of crafty girls in my life.
Over the past few years I have really grown to be a better person.
To laugh over the small stuff and even giggle when I am having a bad day.

My point is for YOU to have a good day. Make the best of it, no matter what situation you are in.
Taking life day by day, hurdle by hurdle.
Life is short, enjoy it!

Here is my recipe for Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients1/2 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

I did not use a mixer I beat it slowly by hand:)
Preheat and bake at 350 for 1 hour

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Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse is where old products are given more value not less. The goal of this shop is to prevent wasting potentially useful materials by making use of existing ones. This reduces the consumption of new raw materials when creating new products. Reducing the use of new raw materials can result in a reduction of energy usage, air pollution, water pollution and even greenhouse gas emissions. This Shop embraces Reuse and Upcycling converting waste materials into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value.

I found some very cute items.
I added them to my favorites on etsy to buy later:)
Upcycle Recycle Reuse has 100% feedback.

Oriole


Orange and Black, Baltimore Oriole Handmade Square Envelope is a perfect containers for small notes, or gift cards, storage of little items, photos or miscellany.

This envelope come with 2 pcs small round perforated clear envelope seals.

Size of envelopes : Approx 3.25 in length x 3.25 in width
Quantity : 1 pcs

Size of seals : 1 in diameter
Quantity : 2 pcs



This Hand Stamped Thank You Card is blank on the inside just awaiting a note from you. A Beautiful pink bow embellishes the front of the card.

<< One White Envelope included. >>

<< 7 inches tall << 5 inches wide << Card is made from card stock weight paper. >>

Thank you

Saving my favorite for last!
Kitty journal

This Classic Cat Journal or Notebook is a Hand Sewn upcycled gem. The Journal consists of 76 pages and has an ivory ribbon to tie it closed. (4.5" x 6")

→ Front Cover ~Beware of Cats~ came from the front cover of a Classic Cat Calendar.

→ Back Cover ~Classic Cats by David McEnery~ came from the back of a Classic Cat Calendar and provides an explanation of how the artist's main focus became cat photography.

→ 5 signatures, bound together, equaling 76 pages.
(When the book is opened in the middle of a signature, the binding threads are visible. Picture provided.)

→ Card stock, Tan, covers spine to protect binding threads

→ Ivory Ribbon closure permanently adhered through the back cover.

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creativitybugs

We specialize in handcrafted mini books, paper crafting kits, handcrafted gifts, handmade cards, paper crafts, cardmaking supplies, scrapbooking supplies, embellishments, craft suppllies, and more.

Pardon our dust as our site is under construction! We will be open for business January 2011


hummingbird

Say "hello" to someone special with this handmade hummingbird card.

The card is blank inside for you to handwrite a special note to the recipient.

Card dimensions are 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches and includes coordinating envelope.

All products are made with high quality papers, embellishments, and adhesives along with coming from a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

Owl

Say thank you with this beautifully handcrafted owl thank you card.

Card is blank inside for you to handwrite a special note to the recipient.

Card dimensions are 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches and includes matching envelope. All products are made with high quality papers, embellishments, and adhesives along with coming from a smoke-free and pet-free environment.

Please note that due to the pattern of the paper, the card may vary in appearance.

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