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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Fresh Coffee Filter Bouquet

My Christmas decorations are still up on our front porch/windows.
Does that make me a redneck? Oh well. That's ok if it does.

Thought you might like this little ditty I made,
I found the idea here and made my own version of it.

foam ball from the dollar store.


Grande pack of coffee filters from Costco.
straight pins.
If I'd do this again I would buy longer pins, (do they make longer pins)?
While I crafted the boys played UNO, (NEVER-stinkin'-ENDING-UNO). Sometimes I think I play 30 times I day, but I try to say yes most of the time, (not all the time by any means) because someday I'll be old and want my children to play card games with me....so hopefully they'll remember their younger days and how I always played with them.

Probably not, but maybe.
Plus, my Mom always said yes to playing UNO with me and I remember that.

And there's my laundry pile in the background.
It's very important when running a household to have your priorites in line!!
Craft first.
Laundry second,
(that would be a great bumper sticker)!

It's going to be a busy week.
I'm gearing up for it by staying up late on a Sunday night.

The gas man, (I'm sure he has a name) is coming tomorrow to hook up the gas to the carriage house.
The flooring is in....LOOKS BEAUTIFUL.
The painting is done, needs a bit more touch ups here and there.
The cabinets are in, (SOOO JELLO OF HER KITCHEN).
And you should see that place when it's snowing outside, it's so peaceful. When you stand in the middle of the room you have 8 windows surrounding you and yet it's completely silent. It's stunning. We're so excited for Mama to move in,
SHE'S SO EXCITED TOO! Looks like it might be in time for her Birthday next Sunday!!!
I love my husband and the way he GIVES so selflessly to his Mom! It's an HONOR to watch their relationship. It's precious really.


"It is only possible to live happily-ever-after
on a day-to-day basis
."
~Margaret Bonnano~

8 comments:

simply kae said...

Love how you did it with the pins instead of the hot glue! I ALWAYS burn my fingers on it! Look forward to trying this! Hoping to do some Valentine's Day roses (made from tissue paper, green pipe cleaners, and a little sweet pea spray) for our party! So can't wait!!!
Hope you guys have a great week!
Love you lots and lots like polka dots!
<3

Aimee said...

"Craft first, laundry second" - this is the story of my life!! :) Love it! Have a great week! ~Aimee

clarita said...

"Craft first, laundry second" - that is so great! :))

Love this spin off on the wreath! That is sooo beautiful!!

As always, visiting your blog is a pleasure! Wishing you a wonderful week! ♥

~clarita

AmyK said...

My christmas wreath is still on our front door. I keep thinking I should take it down, but it looks so nice!

And I think you should market that bumper sticker.

The Pleasures of Homemaking said...

That is super cute! I've been wanting to make one with some filters I dyed red. Thanks so much for linking to me!

Manuela

Faith said...

I love that idea. I did a coffee filter wreath for christmas, hung it in an old frame and put it in my old fashioned kitchen.

We took our tree down last week and all other decor is still up in this house too. ;)

Faith said...

I love that idea. I did a coffee filter wreath for christmas, hung it in an old frame and put it in my old fashioned kitchen.

We took our tree down last week and all other decor is still up in this house too. ;)

Mindi Bruckhart said...

I love your coffee filter bouquet... beautiful! Be sure to post pics of the carriage house when it's done.