The Pine Cone Tea Cup

Nothing is impossible....

2011-11-03T22:59:00.000-04:00

Disclaimer...

2011-11-02T23:05:00.000-04:00

:Disclaimer: I DO NOT promote being a twig, or unhealthy lifestyles just to be skinny...that's a waste of time. I am a huge advocate of getting off your ass and moving for a little while every day. If you have time to watch t.v., play video games, or read this on fb, you have that time...you can run with your kids, play tag, go for a walk. Be in awe of the world around you, be amazed at what your body can do and even more, what it will do if you ask it to......there is no "magic pill" that will make you healthy, you have to give that to yourself, and you, your kids and grandkids will thank you for it. Not just because you are around, but because you showed them how to be healthy.

hugs,

heather

well....that sucks....

2011-09-05T14:26:00.000-04:00

You see that.........................^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^.......................that is my favorite thing to drink.....ever.... YUM..... and, because the motto given to us by my father was go big or go home...I always got a large... it made me happy.... I used to have one several times a week....I stopped that quite a while ago now, but since I've been busting my butt for so long now, I decided that I was entitled to one....so I went...and ordered and drank.........aaaahhhhh........... that was....until I went and looked up the calories so I could be a good girl and keep track..
Now...don't get me wrong...I KNEW it wasn't good for me....and had to be CHUCK full of calories and sugar...but I would have NEVER guessed it was this bad!!!

yup....you read that right...450 calories....that's more than some meals!!! O and enough sugar for more than 3 days!!!! HOLY HELL!!!
So as I slurped every last drop of it, (because it'll be a LONG time before I have any of that cold coffee goodness again) I started thinking....about how much I used to love to eat a big fat Boston Creme donut with it....and I started wondering.....

YIKES.....now don't get me wrong....I'm far from stupid. I knew both of these were...shall we say...not good choices....when I made them....but would have never thought that combined they would be 690 calories and 78 grams of sugar!
Maybe I was in denial, or so high on sugar I just didn't care....but WOW.....
anywho...I have learned my lesson...Go big or go home shall be my motto for exercise, running, and loving my family....but not for Dunkin Donuts...(and Dunkin Donuts, if you are reading this....I shall continue to love you....it'll just have to be a long distance relationship!)
On another note...I'll be running my first 10k this month...the day before what would have been my daddy's 60th birthday...I stand in awe of the fact that in January of this year I couldn't run for 30 seconds without thinking my family would find me on the side of the road passed out...and now I can run for an hour and a half and cover almost 8 miles....and I'm not done yet....I'm happy to say, I'll be running a 5k with my son in October and a 5k with my daughter in November......That is what I set out to accomplish...to teach them to have positive goals and to never say I can't....I've been lucky enough to be surrounded by people that have always known I had this in me...even when I thought I couldn't....and I can never thank them enough for believing in me and knowing I could make it this far....and further........

hhhmmmmm....maybe I could run to dunkin donuts....LOL...NNNAAAAHHHHHH
hugs,
heather

I have big thighs....and it's ok....

2011-08-06T15:05:00.002-04:00

So obviously, this post is NOT about crafts...lol....but that's ok....it's about big thighs... :) This is what big thighs do to your favorite running shorts...

(yes I promise this is them on my arm, lol) They've been patched several times and I refuse to give them up. Needless to say, I patched them again.

I never used to have a hard time with having big thighs. In school, I could press as much weight with my legs as the boys...even though I was half their size, and I never thought about having big thighs until I started modeling. One day after a runway show, I was pulled into the office and told I needed to do something about my fat thighs....I was 5'9" and 118 lbs, but it didn't matter, my legs were too big. I will never forget that day. From then on I was self conscious of my legs.

That's me on the right...with my "too big thighs" HA!
Fast forward almost 20 years...It's been a fight to lose the weight gained from 3 kids, and life in general....
I kept thinking I just wish my thighs would GO AWAY!! but then I started thinking...these thighs have carried me for 36 years.....they have bounced babies, climbed stairs, have run miles and miles, and will soon carry me through a half marathon. They have built amazing muscle, and are strong beyond belief. They can pedal a bike as many miles as I want to go, chase my children around the park, and have never let me down...

So if I have big thighs...good....I'm ok with it...because they are strong and healthy, and I will continue to build the muscle in them, so that they can chase my grand kids and great grand kids....
I guess what I'm trying to say is, everyone has something they wish they could change...sometimes you just have to change the way you look at it.

hugs,
heather

Today's the Day!!!

2011-06-10T13:31:00.000-04:00

Today is the day! The Relay for Life is TONIGHT!! I just wanted to drop by and share all the wonderful items that have been donated, and the quilt that I made for the live auction tonight!! All of the pictures have links attached to them that will take you to the shops facebook page! Stop by and let them know how awesome they are for supporting such a great cause!!!

hugs,

heather

Where I've been......and where I'm going.... ;)

2011-05-04T10:43:00.000-04:00

It seems like forever since I've written on here. My life has changed so much since the beginning of this year. I have been on such a wonderful journey, and realized this is not one that anyone can convince you to take, or one that anyone can take for you. I have discovered that I am stronger than I ever thought I could be, and that I can do anything I set my mind too. Those of you that know me, (in real life, not just through the computer) know that I've always had that attitude, but what you didn't know is that on the inside, I was a scared little kid.
The last time I got on a scale before this journey began, I was 189 lbs., after that, I refused to get on the scale, but knowing that I out grew another pair of jeans, I'll wage I was closer to 200 lbs. I couldn't go up the steps in my house without being out of breath. I was exhausted all the time. My allergies and asthma had taken over my lungs. All I wanted to do was sit and sleep. Not play with my babies, not walk with my dogs, not dance...which I love to do. Something had to change.
Finally, after a conversation, I realized, it was me believing the same things I had felt as a child, that I could never make anyone happy, or that no one would ever be proud of me, and decided, that's it...I need to find out how to make ME happy, and anyone that doesn't love me for who I am, and wants to put me down, needs to not be in my life, and after that moment....I was a different person.
This, is the girl that started this journey on January 6, 2011.

It was a struggle to make myself do anything, but luckily, I have some wonderful people around me, that listened, and told me to move my ass when I needed it. The girl that kicks me around the gym, is some one you may know....Lisa from ToldUSo. Whether or not she admits it, she is an amazing motivator and friend...(besides, she likes to see me in pain...lol!) I started taking her spinning class, in fact the first time she had me on a bike, I lasted exactly 18 minutes, and then had to lay on the floor because I wasn't sure if I was going to pass out, or puke. I also started running. I used the couch to 5k program, and thought I was going to DIE after 30 seconds of running.... I used things I have learned from a friend named Julie about eating, and started keeping track of how many calories I was eating...which was scary at first... :)
Fast forward until today...this is me now....

If you go by the last weight I knew, I've lost over 20 lbs. I can run over 3 miles, (4 if you tell me to run to Subway..lol) I take spinning class for 45 minutes twice a week, I'm careful of what I eat, but I will not starve and there are things I won't give up, I will not ever be on a diet. This is a change for life, not until I drop weight. I don't take crazy weight loss pills, I will be HEALTHY, not skinny. I will be strong, not a twig, and most of all, I am happier.
I will run my first 5k on May 21st, and another in September, then I'd like to train for a 10k, and then a half marathon... o and for the first time in my life...I have the coolest muscles in my calves...lol!!
So if you've wondered where I've been...now you know....and if you see me running down the road...please don't splash me with the puddles!!
My shop will also be under going some changes. I've been busy making candles and new items, along with working on the Relay for Life quilt. I've started getting donations again this year for our live auction, and hope to share all of those items with you guys soon!!
hugs!
heather

Drum Roll Pllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

2011-03-11T13:19:00.000-05:00

We have a WINNER!!!!!

According to our random.org generator, Anna is the winner!!!! Congrats Anna!!! and Thank you so much to everyone else that entered!! Stop over soon and check out what Lisa has going into her shop for spring!!! I have my Tolduso hat, do you????

hugs!

heather

GiveAway GiveAway GiveAway

2011-02-25T20:18:00.001-05:00

Who doesn't like a giveaway...I mean REALLY!!! And this one is even better, because who doesn't love HATS!!

I'm hosting a giveaway for my girlie Lisa over at ToldUso !!

The prize.....any hat from her shop...or a custom hat of your choosing!!

(and there are so many to chose from, trust me, I'd have a heck of a time!)

This girl can make anything! and just wait to see what she has coming out for spring and summer!!

SSOOOOO here's how to win!!

1. Join as a follower of her blog...and if you have a blog, grab her button and add it! Leave me a comment here...

2. If you are already a follower, leave a comment that you already follow

and what kind of new accessories you'd like to see at ToldUso!!

3. Talk about the giveaway on your blog with a feature post...

then come back here and comment that you did.

4. On your blog, post my Button linking back here, then come back and comment that you did.
This giveaway is open to everyone!!

Remember, each of your comments as detailed above becomes your entry.

We will use good ole random.org to pick the winner on March 11th, so make sure your entries are in by midnight on March 10th!!!

Good Luck!!!

hugs,

heather

Running Away.... :)

2011-02-10T13:49:00.000-05:00

Ok, I'm not really running away, but if any of you have seen my facebook page recently I talked about starting the Couch to 5k program. Tomorrow will be my first LONG (for me) run. Two straight miles, no stopping, walking, crying, or I can'ts will be tolerated!! I believe tomorrow will be more of a mental challenge for me than physical. 4 years ago tomorrow, my dad passed away. Ironic to me that my first hard run will fall on that day. I mentioned to my friend Lisa, I've run in freezing temps, rain, snow, sleet and with ice on the ground, so I'm taking this as a challenge issued from above.... I've mapped out my route, and it's hard, I'm hoping I have a bright sunny day tomorrow...preferably above freezing...lol :)
Other than getting myself back in shape, I've started working on the Relay for Life for this year!! I already have over 30 shops offering to donate items for our auction baskets and will be starting to work on the Memory and Honor quilt soon! You can check out all of the items that were donated, the auction and quilt from last year here and here!!
If you are interested or would like more info about it, shoot me an message at thepineconeteacup@cinci.rr.com, and I'll send you all the details!!

Look for pics of all the donations as the start coming in here too!! I'll be sharing all of the fantastic shops and pics of everything they send!!

hugs,
heather

My daddy and i camping :)

2010....

2010-12-31T12:49:00.000-05:00

I can't believe I'm sitting here on the eve of yet another new year....where did you go 2010? As I look back at this year, there were so many things that brought over whelming emotion, both good and bad...the loss of an amazing grandfather,

and of a fantastic uncle,

my youngest first day of school....

There was an amazing sense of joy when the lovely Gail from The Widow's Walk, sent me a message that said my Relay for Life goal had been met...and even more when all of the amazing people I've met this year, from all over the world gave to help search for a cure to that terrible monster we call Cancer....

I've watched my children as they grow, and have been amazed at how kind and giving they are...

And watched them spread their wings and fly into new experiences...

I sat exactly where I am now last New Years eve, and made a list of resolutions....this is what it said....This year I will..open a handmade shop where I can help raise money for the Relay for Life. I will enjoy the fact that I am able to stay home with my kids and appreciate every moment that I get to spend with them, and I will try my hardest to be the best wife and mother I can be.
I can honestly say I have done all of those, and so much more...a lot of it due to the help of all of you wonderful friends.
My resolutions for this year are simply to continue what WE have started...I will begin asking for donations for the Relay for Life auction in the beginning of January, I am trying to come up with something that can be put into the shop that ALL profits from it would go to the American Cancer Society, I will begin working on the Relay for Life quilt for this years Relay. I will continue to try my hardest to appreciate every day that I am given with my family and friends. I will take more pictures, make more memories, hug more and cry less....and I promise to take the best care of myself that I can.
I am amazed and thrilled that you all have joined me on this journey, and would be so happy if you continued it with me....I promise, it'll never be dull..lol :)

Have a wonderful New Years........hug the ones you love...and maybe just for giggles...smile at someone just to make them wonder what you're thinking....
hugs,
heather

A Little About Life.....

2010-11-08T21:21:00.000-05:00

Looking into my house right now, it's a little....mmmm....loud...lol!! A good loud, but loud none the less...
My oldest daughter, Lauren, who is 7, has been having some problems focusing...she's always been one that danced to the beat of her own drum, but recently, that took on a whole new meaning.
Lauren is a very bright girl, very out going, just full of life. She dances, sings, and if there's music, she's the happiest girl ever. Lately, I have been having problems getting her attention, keeping her focus, and so has her teacher apparently.
SOOOOOOOOOOO....momma started paying very close attention to different things that she did, and what kept her attention, and how she learned....and I started to notice a pattern..........Everything Lauren did, she did to a beat...she spelled to a beat, she gave answers to questions to a beat....then, momma did a little research.....seems that children with ADHD or ADD, and kids that have other problems focusing, not only focus better with music, but excel at music....
Lauren can wiz through homework with her ipod jammed in her ears, and make no mistakes....but if she doesn't have that...it takes forEVER....

So daddy found her a set of used drums....and that child has amazed me....she's been playing since this past Saturday....and is playing like she's done it all of her life...I thought it was her daddy playing only to open the basement door and see Lauren sitting there, totally absorbed in the beat.... I was over whelmed...this beautiful little girl, who has caused me many a night mare because I can't get her attention...was living in that music....

Those little hands doing more things at once than I ever could...and sounding so amazing, I didn't care how loud it was....

it was beautiful....
<3 hugs,
heather

Simply Delish!!

2010-10-19T11:09:00.001-04:00

I don't know about everyone else, but it never seems to fail.....I start thinking, what should I make for dinner and then, bam!! I have to get kids from school, do homework, and all of the sudden....IT'S DINNER!!!! AAAAHHHHH!!! How nice would it be to have a magic wand at that time!! heheheh :) Seems to me Denielle's Tastefully Simple is the next best thing!

Tastefully simple has yummy, easy to make food (which is perfect for those of us, like me, lol, that procrastinate on what to make for dinner.... ;)
They also have really awesome ideas for things that will make your Halloween party ROCK...Like these edible eyes and witch fingers!!!

Or how about something for a special breakfast or a family get together!!

Yup, they've got that covered too!! AND!!! That sweet girl Denielle is doing a giveaway on her fan page!!! Stop over and become a fan and you can win the
Pumpkin Patch Bread Mix....and then you can invite me over so we can share it...lol!!! She is also offering a 15% discount until Wednesday at 10:00 p.m.(est) (The discount will be refunded within 24 hours of the order, or if you call her to order, she'll just apply it then!) So hurry!!! Run over to Denielle's Tastefully Simple fan page and tell her I sent you, and then go turn on that oven and get ready to bake!!!
hugs,
heather

A Haunting in Harrison???

2010-10-09T13:42:00.000-04:00

I'm pretty sure I've never shared this with most of you, but growing up, I lived in a house that my family and I believe was haunted by a not so nice spirit. Several strange things happened in that house, including the fact that I was scratched by what ever it was that was there. Things would slide back and forth in the closets, things would fall out of our cabinets, our dog would go crazy in the middle of the night for no reason at all. You could feel the strange energy in there.
Needless to say, I am a believer. I've had many things happen to me since then that has confirmed (in my head) that we are not alone, and quite honestly, I'm ok with that. In fact it's very intriguing to me.

The house we live in now, isn't all that old, but neither was the one I grew up in. Strange things have always happened around me, so I guess I notice them, but never thought about it......until recently.

I have several old things in my house, things that were owned by people in my family long ago, things that my dad and I found while looking through old mining houses in the Adirondack mountains. I love old things that people touched and used..books, door knobs, tea cups, eye glasses, tools, mirrors, dressers.....and an old rocking chair.... I also have an old light fixture from a stage coach stop. I actually acquired it when I was bartending. We would always smell cigar smoke when no one was there, and always joked that it was from the ghost that came with that fixture.

When Brian and I started smelling cigar smoke, we never thought about it, until I talked to a friend that I bartended with and she mentioned they hadn't smelled cigars like that ever since I left with that fixture. Then it clicked.

You see, in my house, you smell cigar smoke, although no one is smoking, the dining room chairs get pushed out after they are pushed in, shadows are seen where no one is standing and you can just FEEL someone standing next to you when you are in bed. The newest happening is one of the Halloween decorations we have out, which is a motion activated life size butler, goes off when no one is around him...he's just standing there...talking to himself....

Do YOU believe???
Happy haunting....hugs..
heather

On the Eve of a New School Year....

2010-08-24T00:48:00.000-04:00

I'm having a very hard time with school starting this year....in fact, it seems to get harder every year for me... This year it's mostly because my youngest starts kindergarten... :(
I wanted to share something with all of you that was sent home today at our schools grill out by my oldest daughters teacher....I have no idea who wrote it, but it brought tears to my eyes, especially because at sometime or another, we all tend to forget.....they are still babies...

Let Me Be a Child

Let me know when I make you proud.
And help me to have pride in my own accomplishments.
Let me earn your trust. Then trust me.
I won't let you down.

Let me try my wings. If I fail, let me know it's OK, and encourage me to try again.
Let me know you love me with a hug or a pat on the back.
Or, when I need it, with a firm but gentle “no”

Let me be. Let me change. Let me grow.

Let me know that, even on my worst days, you still like me.
Let me dream. Share my joy when my dreams come true.
Share my tears when they don't.

Let me feel secure in my home. Help me realize that love is always there.
That I can depend on you no matter what.
Let me run. let me laugh. let me play.
And most of all, let me be a child.

hugs,
heather

Busy, Busy Bee!!!

2010-08-07T21:39:00.000-04:00

So if from looking at the back drop of this blog, and listening to me on facebook, you haven't figured out that I'm totally, completely, overwhelmingly in LOVE with Fall and Halloween, you must be crazy... There is NOTHING I don't like about that season... I am so ready for it! Not to mention, this year is so exciting for me because not only am I doing my first craft fair, BUT, it's a pumpkin festival that I've attended for years and that clogs up our little town!!! The website for it isn't entirely set up yet, but if you go here, you can read a little about the history of Minges Pumpkin Festival!!!
Needless to say....I've been a busy bee...going non stop, well except for today... Today I was lazy at it's finest... but, I've accomplished quite a bit in the past few weeks, so, I guess we'll let it slide... ;)
I have so many pumpkins floating around here, you'd think I lived in a pumpkin patch, and I'm about to make these...

A pattern I got last year from here!! I can't wait to see how they turn out! I've already got the crows done, the pies are next!
My husband just walked in with some canning jars for our tiny pumpkins, so that will be on the list as well!

I think I'll be doing these a bit different though, so I'll have to take some pics when they're done!
I have plenty of new pillows coming up, for the show and for the shop!!

On an entirely different subject...My friend Heather at Babe's Bowtique and More , had a horrible experience, and I'm helping her spread some really great info so that it doesn't happen to anyone else!! Her facebook shop was hacked along with her personal page, she's written a blog all about what she's learned from all of it, and what you can do to protect yourself from having the same thing happen to you!! Check it out here. Tons and Tons of info there!!
SSSSOOOOOO....until next time!!
hugs,
heather ;)

Pass it on......

2010-07-25T16:29:00.001-04:00

I tell my Grandma every time we talk....if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be doing what I am now...I can remember sitting with her, and she taught me how to do a back stitch....for a long time, that's the only stitched I used for everything. I've learned a lot since then, but it's one stitch I always fall back on.....

I've been using it a lot lately. I've taught both of my girls how to sew, I love to watch their beautiful tiny hands and see what they create.

The concentration and smiles on their faces makes me so happy..

My son has learned to sew as well, but, recently, he's really been into sculpting and shaping things by hand....

They all make me so proud, I love that they can appreciate how much more something means when you've made it with your own hands...and that they take pride in knowing that they've created something that makes someone smile...

So this is a thank you to my Grandma Pellerin....for starting all of this....I'm proud that I can pass it on..

hugs,
heather

Motivation...and Really Cool Hats... :)

2010-07-13T00:11:00.000-04:00

Some of you may have read the other day that I rode my bike to the fabric store...I must say, that if it wasn't for the awesome girl I'm going to tell you about, that wouldn't have ever happened..

This is my friend Lisa...You guys all may know her as the cool chic over at ToldUSo that makes some awesome hats...and I know she makes awesome hats... I wear them too...

and so do my kids...

Her shop is full of so many gorgeous hats, I could have one for every day of the year..
But what you may not know about her is she's my best friend...(besides my husband ;)
She's been the kick in the ass that I've needed to do a lot of things...

She has a talent for hats, and visors and shrugs of course, but she also has a talent for motivating people when they don't think they need it... I've never heard her say, "I can't do that"...she always just figures she can, and then...she does...

She just became certified as a spinning instructor, and I can't wait to take her class, because I'm sure she'll have me in traction the next day...
So if you've not stopped over to check out her shop, her facebook page or her blog, do it now, I promise you won't be sorry!!
And Lis, if you're reading this, Thank you....
hugs,
heather

So Stinkin' Cool!!

2010-07-02T16:12:00.000-04:00

See how cute this air freshener is in my car? Not only does it look like Texas, but it smells amazing!!! It came from a fantastic shop called PK Stuff!!
The awesome lady behind this shop is Pam, and I met her through her facebook fan page and when she donated to my Relay for Life baskets!! Just so happens when she sent the donation, she also added in a little surprise for me! Which was the air freshener, and.....

this key fob which I must say, I freakin LOVE!! It's a great thing to have when I'm riding my bike with my kiddies!!
Pam not only has an amazing shop, but she is a really awesome lady too, like I said, she donated to our Relay for Life basket

which a friend of mine won at the auction....the next day, I got this comment..

" I love my PK Poufy Soap from pkstuff.com It
is fabulous! I had a great time last night, Heather, You did a great
job, You should be so proud of all that you did for this one night.
Thanks for all who supported your efforts, Esp, pkstuff

Pam also makes THE CUTEST coin purses!!

Soooooo.....If you haven't stopped by Pam's shop, or her facebook shop to say "HI", you should really do that today...I was just there, and it seems she has another trick up her sleeve that she'll be announcing soon!!!

hugs!
heather

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

2010-06-29T23:37:00.000-04:00

Yay!!! We made it to 1800!!! I kept track of everyone that entered on my blog and in my discussion page.....

AND THE WINNER IS.....

Kisa Vanderpool!!!!!
I'll send you a message Kisa!! Let me know which of the 2 pillows you'd like!!!

hugs!
heather

Give Away Contest!!

2010-06-22T11:41:00.002-04:00

Ok....So here's the low down on my contest...I will be doing the give away when I reach 1800 friends (likers, fans whatever fb calls 'em these days...I still call ya'll friends!) This is how you enter....
Become a follower on this blog (or on my facebook fan page, if you aren't...) and leave me a comment telling me which item from my shop is your favorite and what you'd like to see for the future! If you do it on my fb page, you'll find a place to do it in my discussion tab. That's it!!
When we reach 1800 on fb, I'll use random.org to pick the winner from the comments left! You'll win your choice of the 2 pillows shown!!
Also, now that the Relay has come and gone, and my life has calmed down a bit, I'd really like to go back to featuring your shops!! So if you're interested, shoot me a message!!
Good luck!!!
hugs,
heather

Fathers day....

2010-06-20T12:37:00.000-04:00

I was absolutely blessed to have a wonderful daddy...and yes, until the day I die, I don't care how old I am, I will always call him daddy....There's nothing in the world he wouldn't have done for me...I have the most amazing memories of him, and there's not a day that goes by that I don't giggle about something my daddy would say or do, or a time that we had together.. and now that he's been gone for over 3 years, I appreciate those times and giggles even more...

I think about my mom today too....this is the first Fathers day she has without her daddy...I remember what that was like...and still is like to this day...It's impossible not to wake up on days such as today and not feel like you should call....
So today I want to say thank you to all of the men that made such an impact in my life....both of my grandpas and my daddy...I know I can't call you, but I hope you all can see that you made a difference in my life and made sure that I went in the right direction....and to my husband...for being an amazing husband, father, and step father....and for being my rock...I love you all..
If you can still call your daddy...call him, hug him, and let him know you appreciate him. If you don't...celebrate his life by living your life in a way that would make him proud....
hugs,
heather

Printing on Fabric Tutorial!!

2010-06-13T17:06:00.000-04:00

I had posted on my Facebook page that I had printed on fabric using freezer paper and had so many responses and questions, I figured I'd post a tutorial on how I did it. I would like to say I did NOT treat my fabric with anything, and I'm sure over time the ink will fade. There are other alternatives, first you could but the fabric that is already made for printing on, which is what I use for my luggage tags, or you can buy Bubble Jet Set Liquid to treat your fabric with and then print on it...(I will be looking into this option soon!)

This is what you will need for this project

Freezer paper, scissors, a hot iron, fabric, and a piece of printer paper. (o and well a printer, :)
First, I cut the fabric I was going to use down to the size of the printer paper so that it will fit into the printer.

Next, iron the fabric to the SHINEY side of the freezer paper and peel it off. (I don't know if this is necessary or not, but it seems to help hold the ink in.)

Then you'll iron another piece to the other side of you fabric, but this time you will leave it on the fabric.

After this, you will cut the freezer paper down to the size of the paper so that it will all fit through your printer.

Now you're ready to print!!! YAY!!!
On my printer, I have to put the side I want printed on face down, so it's fabric side down for me!!

Find something pretty...and print away!!!

Wait wait wait wait.....aaannnnddd.....

After you print it out...go back to your hot iron and

go over it to set the ink!

Then peel away from the freezer paper!!

After I peel it of, I rinse it off....and then it's all done!!!

So, that's how I did it!! If you have any suggestions, or questions let me know!!
hugs,
heather

It's almost time!!!

2010-06-02T23:30:00.001-04:00

I'm taking a time out tonight...partly because I'm exhausted, and partly because at the beginning of the night mother nature decided our electric should go out... :)
I can't believe it was exactly a month ago yesterday that my connection to all of you wonderful people out there became a little more than comments under a status, or just a "like"....May 1st 2010 was when all of you proved to me that there are still so many generous, caring people out there and that the world isn't all bad.
67 shops have offered to donate to our Relay for Life auction. I have seen so many amazing packages come through my door. So much skill and love put into each piece. I've read cards from people about who they have lost, or that they themselves have battled cancer and won...you have truly reinforced my joy, and drive to fight this terrible disease...
I look forward to being able to deliver all of these wonderful gifts to our auction so that everyone else can enjoy them as much as I have!

The other thing (amongst the many) I look forward to at the Relay is lighting a luminary for my Daddy, and this year I'll be lighting one right next to his for my friend Kris's mom, Vivian. She's fighting cancer...and I think of her often, even though we've never met...It's amazing what can bond people together isn't it....

I'll close this one with a few pics of the baskets we've built together...thank you friends...you will never know what all you have done means to me...
hugs,
heather
P.S. If you wanna see all the things donated in detail, check out our photo album!

Just Dropping In Reeeeaaaalllllyyyy FFFFAAAASSSTTT!!!

2010-05-28T08:34:00.001-04:00

Hi Guys!!
I just wanted to drop in really quick to let you know I'm still here! I've been so busy with all of the donations coming in as donations for the Relay for Life! All of the fantastic shops I've met on Facebook have been amazingly generous!!! Stop by and check out all the gorgeous donations that will be auctioned off this year!!!
I've also been working on adding more to my shop, and trying to separate old from new so I've added a "destash" section!! I've cut prices in there too!!
I'll be doing free shipping all weekend...and so will a lot of other shops!! My buddy Lisa over at ToldUSo has a blog full of shops that are offering free shipping as well so check them out!!
I'll be making new things for the shop this weekend, digging a garden, and trying to get everything for the Relay organized! I can't wait to share more pictures with you!!
Have a fantastic weekend!!!
Hugs,
heather

Inspiration....

2010-05-18T11:02:00.000-04:00

On one of my last posts, the lovely Helen from Hancox Homestead asked what my inspiration is....on days like today, when it's gloomy out, I question the same thing...

Sometimes, it's a cute little smile...

Sometimes it's the way I see my kids can be totally selfless when it comes to giving to things they love....

It can be a random moment captured in time..that becomes a cherished memory..

Or a memory that you're so happy that got captured....

Every once in a while it's something you look at every day, but see in a different perspective....

It could be a place that I've never been...

Sometimes it's a smell, or the feel of something... I guess I try and get inspiration from everything around me....

What inspires you......

The Pine Cone Tea Cup

Nothing is impossible....

Disclaimer...

hugs,

heather

well....that sucks....

I have big thighs....and it's ok....

Today's the Day!!!

Where I've been......and where I'm going.... ;)

Drum Roll Pllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

GiveAway GiveAway GiveAway

Running Away.... :)

2010....

A Little About Life.....

Simply Delish!!

A Haunting in Harrison???

On the Eve of a New School Year....

Busy, Busy Bee!!!

Pass it on......

Motivation...and Really Cool Hats... :)

So Stinkin' Cool!!

" I love my PK Poufy Soap from pkstuff.com It is fabulous! I had a great time last night, Heather, You did a great job, You should be so proud of all that you did for this one night. Thanks for all who supported your efforts, Esp, pkstuff

Pam also makes THE CUTEST coin purses!!

Soooooo.....If you haven't stopped by Pam's shop, or her facebook shop to say "HI", you should really do that today...I was just there, and it seems she has another trick up her sleeve that she'll be announcing soon!!!

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

Give Away Contest!!

Fathers day....

Printing on Fabric Tutorial!!

It's almost time!!!

Just Dropping In Reeeeaaaalllllyyyy FFFFAAAASSSTTT!!!

Inspiration....

" I love my PK Poufy Soap from pkstuff.com It
is fabulous! I had a great time last night, Heather, You did a great
job, You should be so proud of all that you did for this one night.
Thanks for all who supported your efforts, Esp, pkstuff