Outside my front window

This is what I see when I look out my front window ...

The colors are beautiful right now in my part of wisconsin! I love fall and all its color!!






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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Newest Dolls...Teacup Annies

Days are flying by and I have been sewing some. I tried out a new pattern and I really enjoyed working on these cute dolls... its always fun to try something new don't you think!!

I started listing them on Etsy

These are two that I listed tonight. Will be listing some more tomorrow.
Hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

Colleen
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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Short and sweet post.....a new free blog template

Here is a new free blog template to enjoy.....

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And the header to match

I hope you enjoy owls!  

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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Pixie Pumpkins

I finished my Pixie Pumpkins yesterday and just listed them over on Etsy.  They were fun to do , a change from the raggedy dolls. 

I listed them over on Etsy this morning.  I am working on a new raggedy doll pattern that I have never done and hope to have pictures to share soon.
We have been having some wonderful weather here this past week. Sunny and nice warm temps.  I was walking out in my backyard yesterday and found this cool mushroom

I just love the way it looks.....

And I had to take a picture of my red impatiens, soon enough they will be gone

Hope you all are having a wonderful weekend

Hugs

Colleen

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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Haunted Pumpkin sticks, I finally finished them!

I finally finished these haunted pumpkin sticks

I started them last fall and set them aside. I had plans to finish them up right away in Jan or Feb. :) Did not happen...lol but it feels good to have finished them now. Mark another unfinished project off the list.
We had a nice labor day weekend. Stayed home and just took it easy.
The school year for the kids has started out good and I set some goals with Andrew. Autism has me learning right along with him. He struggles with reading so I hope to work hard at it with him. If any of you have suggestions I would love to hear them. Oh those math facts too!! :)
Between kids, homework, everyday stuff, taking care of my dear mom, I find that crafting relaxes me. It is my time to forget about it all. 
Enjoy the week ahead.
Colleen
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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Off to school we go!

Off to school this morning,  house is quiet!




I do miss them!


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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Birds and Sunflowers....new background

I have been meaning to share this new background. Enjoy!

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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

New dolls

I have been having fun sewing and finished up some dolls... will start listing them on etsy today.

These are my favorite dolls to make lately but I am doing up a new doll pattern and I can't wait to show you. It is always fun to try something new.
Summer is winding down and we are getting ready for school to start Sept 1st.

I hope I have everything they need. We still need to label everything and I think one of the kids still needs gym shoes. Hope to finish it all up this weekend. Sometimes I wish that I could home school them but I know that I just could not do it. I stress and worry enough already!! :)
Hope you are all having a wonderful week.
Colleen

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"I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things in life that are the real ones after all." Laura Ingalls Wilder

Keeping busy with garden, dolls,flowers and kiddo's

The garden has been keeping me busy , weeding, enjoying the fresh food, and canning these... I have been sewing up some dolls and hope to finish then sunday or monday.. The kids are enjoying the last couple of weeks of summer vacation. Have not done the school supplies shopping yet. I really dread doing it each year. You have this list of items and it just gets more each year it seems. So many color notebooks and folders, loose leaf paper, pens, pencils, markers, rulers , .... the money adds up fast, if you know what I mean. Someone left me a comment saying the sunflower background was not working and I checked it out and it is working for me. Not sure maybe it is there blog but I checked it out and know that it is working for anyone who wants it . It is back in my older post. Someday I plan to have a link to all backgrounds and buttons.....when I find a free minute or too!! :) I will leave you with a few of my flowers and a cute dragon fly that has been hanging out in our backyard for the last month or so.that

I love it!!!

I received my package from The Craft Cabin Home. I won her 100 follower giveaway. I was so surprised to win and then the package came and what a wonderful giveaway Doris had. I love it!! Thank you Doris for having such a wonderful giveaway!! Please go check out Doris blog and all her wonderful items. I have been sewing on some dolls and the other night I decided to finish this candle mat that I have stopped and started so many times. I finished it but after sewing it I notice that there is a small tare in the muslin So I guess this candle mat is mine.... :) I needed a new one anyways! Hope you all enjoy the weekend. Colleen

Finally some new dolls

Hello everyone! I am finally back to sewing a little and here are two new dolls that I finished.

I do have 2 other dolls finished but no pictures to share. Andrew turned 8 on the 10th of July and had a wonderful birthday His two favorite colors are pink and green, so I had pink flowers on it which he thought was wonderful!!  So my days are flying by with the kids home for summer. I hope to keep working on fall items each day. Going to be a hot week ahead. Just trying to stay cool. Colleen