Recycling is just ducky!

Our project to convert leftover free cedar fence wood into valance awnings was successful, and looks great! Although, I must admit that I haven’t worked this hard on anything in quite some time. The taping off and measuring was very tedious but worthwhile and paid off. The motif is slightly different since I goofed on the first one using an odd tool to get those measurements, but I just continued the same mistake design of spacing and it all worked out. I guess I made lemonade out of lemons once again!
Tangible evidence of creating is so delightful to see.

Doing things to make your home homier always pleases when accomplished…oh what a feeling comes to mind!
The desire to create is within all of us, but many have left that ability untapped.
Ideas can be had by watching others, or a TV show, like most on PBS or even just thumbing through magazines.
Go through items that may be in need of just some TLC within your own realm such as attics, sheds or garages, even in your own closets; reuse items may show up there too.

These are frugal times and we all need to keep our minds on upbeat things so I do believe that when we utilize our creative side, which is definitely a fun side, we are also helping ourselves to cope better while doing something worthwhile.

With the holidays not too far away now would be a good time to perhaps be willing to make something useful for someone, bakery goods included, and always a welcomed gift.
Placemats are great, made from leftover fabric or hand me downs just pick up some batting at the fabric store and quilt those little treat holders. Be bold and make some frames and put some treasured snapshots in them for family members…ah memories!
Let your imagination go wild, and I bet any of you out there who reads this have quite fruitful ones!

I was in the pool again even with my painting project and so I am very tired, and I will bid you all a good night and don't forget to dream, and in those dreams create ideas and who knows what might come of that!