Put a bow on it!

You know when people say "put a fork in it" ( it's done)? Well, I'm putting a bow on it! It just seems more fitting that way.
I am done chasing my tail ( I can't catch it!) I've been trying to let everyone know this blog has moved without disturbing the giveaway in progress and it has me shouting "Stop The Insanity" ( remember Susan Powter?).

So I stray completely away from my original plan to "double blog it" and I bring you this important message.

All new blogs are now posted at Katherine's Corner's new home.

How will this effect the giveaway you ask? It won't! I have all entries from this blog recorded already. Just click here to enter the giveaway and then please head over HERE to follow along with the new blog. So much more will be happening there!
Meanwhile I will continue notifying each of you individually until you all find your way to the new digs.
I think this will be easier for everyone.I hope you agree. See you soon!
With heartfelt appreciation and

Dot Com

You all know how happy and sincerely grateful I am to have so many lovely followers.
You honor me and I am humbled by your friendship and participation!
Would you be willing to follow me if I moved this blog to a dot com?
I sure hope so.... I am merging this blog onto KatherinesCorner.com. 
Unfortunately the merge does not allow me to bring my followers along too.
 I ask you all to follow me there too. Please! Pretty please!

Don't forget to enter the contest that celebrates YOU!!!!!!!!!

If you currently have my button on your blog will you please replace it with the new codes ( I have changed my buttons on this blog). I will continue to post HERE and at the KatherinesCorner.com until all of you have made it to my new location.

My Recent Merger

Hello fabulous bloggy friends! I'm smiling large right now. Feeling a little giddy really. Light as air, floating on a cloud....just plain tickled.
A couple of weeks ago I invited you to join me at my new blog for my graphics website. I was thrilled that so many of you came along. Just another reason to be so darn happy. Thank you so much for your support. You are the best bunch of bloggy friends a gal could ever ask for.

This week I can hardly contain my enthusiasm as I announce yet another change. Many of you know that I have a website called Gifts By Katherine. Well I have been juggling that website and it's blog for quite some time now, and frankly, I'm a little tuckered out. So the only logical solution was to merge them together. One big happy website complete with bloggy stuff too.

Now, this in know way, will effect the joy I receive from Katherine's Corner. In fact, it's my hope that it will allow me even more time for bloggy fun here. It is one of my favorite places after all.So here it is, an invitation to join me at Gifts By Katherine . So grab my hand and lets head on over. I can't wait to hear what you think of it.

Here Kitty Kitty a Teapot Cozy Craft

I found this old pattern and thought those of you who enjoy sewing would like to give it a try.

What You Need
               1/2 yard plain fabric

                1/2 yard lining fabric

                1/2 yard batting

                8 inch x 4 inch contrast (fabric for the ears)

                Embroidery floss (similar color to the ears  looks nice)

                Needle

                Pins

                Sewing machine

                Iron, ironing towel or clean cloth

               

Lets Make It!

The template for the tea cozy is below. You will need to scale it to the correct size for your teapot. My tea cozy measured 12” along the bottom to fit my four cup pot.

Cut two pieces of plain fabric, two pieces of lining fabric and two pieces of batting. Then cut two 4” x 4” squares in contrasting fabric for the cat’s ears.  

Using the template create the pattern onto one of your plain pieces of fabric. Stitch the features using back stitches, French knots and stem stitches. Take a moment to press the embroidered features with a towel and warm iron.

Then take one 4 inch 4 inch square of fabric and fold it in half diagonally right side out, then fold again so you have a triangle. Repeat with the other fabric square. Position your ears onto your embroidered fabric and then pin into place. The center points of the triangle should point inwards. Any raw stitches will not be noticeable after you stitch the pieces together.

Place your embroidered piece face-up, place the other plain fabric piece face-down on top of the embroidered piece and pin together. Machine stitch around the long curved edge and trims any excess fabric, particularly in the ear area, to avoid uneven bulking. Turn right-side out and set aside

Place batting on reverse side of lining fabric. Hold in place by basting a stitch along the edges ( or use temporary spray adhesive)Baste together each side with batting and lining in place. Stitch around the long curved edge leaving a 4” gap at the top to turn the cozy right side out. Trim away excess fabric/batting from the seam. Place the cozy interior inside the exterior, right sides together. Match side seams and pin the bottom edges together. Sew around the bottom edge. Turn the cozy right side out

( pull through the gap you left in the lining.)  Top stitch the opening in the lining closed, and then place the lining into the exterior, pushing into place. Top stitch around the bottom seam to tidy it up.

 Ta Daa you now have a cozy teapot.

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You all know how much I enjoy blogging. Sharing with you all makes me smile. With so many wonderful bloggy friends,ideas and comments shared it  can make my heart sing.

Like you I'm hoping people will find my blog and in turn I'll discover new blogs too. I am always on the lookout for ways to get noticed. I tweet, not to be confused with toot. But I do that too, giggle (don't tell) and I facebook a little too. But, did you know that you can get your blog listed for free in the blog directory? The fine people of The Blog Guidebook have a section where you can list your blog! So buzz on over and add your blog to the list today!


P.S. please think of me when you're ready to redecorate your blog. Don't mind me "tooting" my own horn........Made It For You

Made It For You and You're Invited

Hello sweet bloggy friends, A quick plea for help today. I created another blog called  Made It For You and I sure could use some visitors.

You're invited to visit and leave a comment and maybe follow along too.  Hope to see you there too.

Our Day Out A Photo Blog

Saturday we went for a drive and I always take my camera. Here are a just a few of the things we saw on our impromptu adventure. We were on the look out for America's majestic bird, the Bald Eagle.

We found him and a few friends too. I wish I had a telephoto lens on my little camera. But, as you can see from the wordless Wednesday post I was still able to catch some wonderful photos.

The bay was frozen and it was cold but we watched and waited for the sun to come up and he soon arrived with a golden eagle by his side.

 It took a while for him to fly close enough for me to get a snap of him

After we were  frozen through and through we headed home. 

We decided to stop by the park near our home and there was a lot of activity.

I was laughing when I saw the ducks cuddled up in all of the cattail fluff.

Some of the running water and part of the pond wasn't frozen. 

So Sparky couldn't resist throwing his line in the water.
So I wandered around a bit.  

I found this little guy poking his head up out of the water.

 Sadly just up the stream I found this.......

                                                 

 This chubby little guy was being shy!

As we drove home all we could say is what a blessing it is to see so much of God's handy work in one day.

Giveaway!

Have you entered the giveaway at my other blog yet?  Click Here
There are only a few entries so far.
Pop over for a visit and get in it to win it!
Good Luck!

I'll have another giveaway here at Katherine's Corner when the followers reach 1500.

New Years Rockin Eve

It's New Years eve! Time to express gratitude for the past year and time to celebrate a new year of possibilities.

Plans have been made, champagne ( or sparkling cider) is chilling and a lot of you will be hosting parties, or attending get together's to ring in the new year.

Sparky ( my husband Bob) and I will be snuggled up on our couch under a warm blanket. I'll be clutching my box of tissues (I'm ringing in the new year with a bad head cold) and he'll be trying to snuggle without getting cooties, giggle. We'll watch Dick Clark's Rockin' Eve and try and keep our eyes open long enough to see the ball drop.
We'll raise our glass to each of you and send Happy New Years wishes your way. May it be filled with abundant love, happiness and good health.

Thank you all for a lovely year here at Katherine's Corner. Happy New Year everyone!

Please assign a designated driver, Do Not Drink and Drive, hugs!

And The Winner Is

Thank you for participating in my Pretty Things Giveaway.
I hope you will always continue to visit my blog.
I enjoy your comments and your friendship so much.
I look forward to providing another giveaway for you in the future.
Please join me in congratulating the winner.

The random number generator was used to determine the winner.

Drum roll please...Congratulations to # 49 the fab blogger at

 the Red Head Riter.com

If you liked the prizes in this giveaway you can still own one of these lovely pieces by visiting my shop at etsy shop Polka Dots

I will have another giveaway when followers reach 1500. Please invite your friends to join us and follow along.

P.S. on an unrelated note...I just added google follow to my main website GO ASK KATIE  please stop by and help to get me started. wink, wink, nudge nudge...giggle, please

Do You Realize Your Blessings Blog Hop

I love a good hop. I'm actually a really great hopper. But, this is the first one I've ever posted.

I'm participating in a New Blog Hop

at

Just Another Day In Paradise

This is a themed hop

"Do You Realize Your Blessings?" I am happy to participate and invite you to join us. 

So the question asked is do you realize, your blessings? Starts today goes through the 23rd.
My  Post The Sweet Smell Of Crayons was selected as a blessings realized post. But, the truth is I realize my blessings every day. I've shared my blessings with you in numerous ways. One of my cherished blessings will always be your friendship and your participation here at Katherine's Corner. So many of you have left an imprint on my heart that I will always consider that a true blessing.

So lets hop! Blog Hop Rules:
 Follow the hostesses - Musing Mom ~ beloved MaMa ~ Katherine Corner ( that's me!) ~ Ministry Mom

We all have Twitter accounts, MusingMom ~ beloved MaMa ~ Go Ask Katie ~ Ministry Mom
give us a shout out with the hashtag #realizedblessings

Share your blessing post. Easy as that!

Wordless Wednesday My Interview At Blogging Hints

Wordless Wednesday Tea with Honey

Some Answers About the Odd Hair Extensions

I thought I should post some answers to a few of the questions about my wordless Wednesday post.
First let me begin by saying.....You are all so WONDERFUL!!!!
I expected silly comments and emails, but you sent such lovely comments and I felt your love and prayers
 So here goes.................
No, I did not have this done for a sleep problem.
Yes, this is me ( well the top of my head)..
No, unfortunately they have not confirmed the reason for my vertigo and tremors.
Polycythemia Vera is a bone marrow disease ( Leukemia family).
Yes, they do believe I have vertigo and tremors because of Polycythemia Vera ( I recently celebrated five years of treatments).But they insist on putting me through more tests, just in case it's something new.
Yes, I look silly.
No, It didn't hurt,  well pulling my hair out when I tried to wash the goop out was a little painful, giggle. Seriously the procedure was just uncomfortable. I've been through much worse over the past few years.
The strobe lights were used to try and induce a seizure , no I did not have a seizure. But I did get a major headache.
No the machine did not read my mind, you crack me up!
Yes, I had to stay awake for 24 hours, and it was very difficult.
Yes, I LOVE your comments and ALL of my blog readers!

For my blog Friends

For My Blog Friends

I did something today that I probably shouldn't have done. I calculated how many visitors I've had on my websites and blogs.

I thought I'd share it with you.In the past 64 hours ....

at my website Go Ask Katie I've had 132 visitors

at my shop site  Gifts By Katherine I've had 139 visitors ( but no buyers)

here at my blog Katherine's Corner I've had 59 readers (  I hope not just people on entrecard  and link referral cruising through?)

So, today I want to say THANK YOU.

Yes, thank you. Thank you to those wonderful readers who stopped in to share my thoughts, visions , stories and photos. Thank you for making comments ( I love them)  and for being my blogger friend. Instead of dwelling on the fact that my blogs and websites are being lost among the internet chaos. I am grateful. Grateful for every one of my visitors no matter how few.

But if you have any suggestions to help get more traffic to my sites and blog you know I want to hear them, giggle. HUGS!

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Thank you

Thank you Duni of lovelypurses.blogpsot.com for honoring me with these "three" blog awards.I am truly grateful for your kindness and I will pass them on with a smile on my face and a song in my heart!
It's always so very hard to choose blog award recipients, because there are so many wonderful blogs out there. But here are three that I know you'll enjoy following.
it is my pleasure to pass on the Lovely Blog Award to Carol at Balsam Ponds
The Humane Blog Award to Split Rock Ranch
the Best Blog Award to John at Gay Dads In Munchkinland

One Lovely Blog Award

My heart is full of gratitude. I have received the “One Lovely Blog Award” from Miriam at Silver Sachet.

I encourage you to visit her site she has some beautiful sterling silver jewelry.

Thank you Miriam for this thoughtful and generous recognition, I am honored that you enjoy my blog.

I will pass this recognition on in the future.

Please stop by Miriam’s site at http://silversachet.com/

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Uber Amazing Blog Award

Today I received the “Uber Amazing Blog Award” along with four other recipients. I was presented this award by Miriam of Silver Sachet. She has been a deserving recipient of this award herself. Her blog is in my blog list to the left and worth checking out!

It is truly a basic human desire to want to be appreciated and this award is a lovely gesture. I am grateful for this recognition and I intend to pay it forward. It is with sincere gratitude that I proudly and humbly accept this award.

Blogging has allowed me to share my stories with all of you and I post as often as time allows. As you know by now I post a wide variety of topics and I love hearing from you.

Thank you again Miriam for your kindness and thoughtful presentation of the Uber Amazing Blog Award.

There are so many wonderful blogs out there. It was difficult to decide which to present this award to. But I narrowed it down to the following five.

I pay forward this honor by presenting the award to the following blogs that inspire me and make me smile.

Stefanie - stefaniemichelle2.blogspot.com
Jane - seefairies.blogspot.com
Henson- hensonshell.blogspot.com
Shirley- shirleymaclaine.com
&
Tony- migantgue.blogspot.com

How is the award determined? The rules are as follows:
The award is presented to blogs that-1. Inspire you 2. Make you smile and laugh 3. Or maybe give amazing information 4. Are a great read 5. Have an amazing design 6. Or any other reasons you can think of that make them uber amazing!
If you receive this award: 1. Put the logo on your blog or post.2. Nominate at least 5 blogs that you feel are Uber Amazing!3. Let them know that they have received this Uber Amazing award by commenting on their blog.4. Share the love and link to this post and to the person you received your award from.

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