Ruffle Heart Craft Project

What You Need

Felt (10 pieces of 12x12 squares) your color choice

Cardboard (or light wood) cut into a heart shape ( or pre-made heart shape) This project uses a cardboard heart measuring 4 ½ inches in diameter

1 piece of paper Ribbon about 8 inches

Scissors

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Compass or something to draw a circle (use the bottom of a shot glass or something similar)

Before your Start: Draw  and cut out a small circle template using your compass , shot glass or something similar that measures approximately 1 inch in diameter.

Let Make It! Lay your template onto your felt and cut out 100 felt circles (you may need more if your cardboard heart is bigger, it takes about 6-8 circles to fill approximately a 2 inch area. Heat your glue gun. Glue your ribbon onto each side of the heart to form a loop.  To make the ruffles fold a circle in half and then in half again. Place a dollop of glue on the bottom (see image below) .




Apply the  felt ruffle to your cardboard cutout ruffle side up. Continue this process until your heart is covered. This takes time. Snuggle each piece up against each other (not to snug) and move across the cardboard heart until it is completely filled.

Then cover the edges using the same method. Turn the heart over and repeat on the back. Hang it up for Valentine ’s Day or just because.

*Katie’s Tid Bits Add a little bit of  glitter  to the edges of some of the ruffles for a little extra sparkle.

Wordless Wednesday From The Heart

Time Waits For No One

When I was young getting from one birthday to another felt as if several years were between them. The 365 days of the calendar had appeared to double or even triple while waiting to celebrate my next year. I longed to be older, a grown up, master of my own destiny! Now my birthdays have
grown closer together somehow. The holidays come quicker, seasons quickly change, years and events speed by. Where are those long 365 days of the
calendar? When did the world start speeding up? At age 30? 40? Is this why we need to make popcorn in 2 minutes in the microwave instead of 10 minutes in a
pot on the stove? Is this why we live in a world filled with quick and hurry? Is this why we have speedy service, drive through instead of sit down restaurants, microwaves that cook a whole meal in 30 seconds? Is it because time is speeding up?On Tuesday we will celebrate our daughters 30th birthday ( she's about

2 in this photo).We will sing and cheer along with her and our five grandchildren. We will make her day special. But, how can I have a 30 year old daughter? It was only yesterday when I was being rushed to the hospital choking on the ash of the Mount St Helen’s eruption. I was eager and anxious, my nine “long” months of pregnancy and preparation were about to be realized with the birth of my child. Now my child sits in front of me draped by the loving arms of my five beautiful grandchildren and she is complaining about the passing of time.

Time and the perception of time, it’s something we all seem to have in common……… So, celebrate, make memories, and savor every moment, every experience, and every breath. Make good choices and live your best life.
The clock is ticking and time is passing quickly………………………..

Find joy in every quick passing moment and thank you for passing your time with me.Katherine

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Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful Moms. To every person we call Mom, and to each and every person that represents a Mom to us.
To each of you I raise my glass, I shout out loud, "We Love You, and We Appreciate You!".

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Welcome To Our Family

Welcome to our family!

Celebrating the arrival of our fifth grandchild. Jonah Robert born 12 /31/2009, 6lbs. 3oz. and 19 inches long.

Mother and baby are doing well. Grandma is exhausted, giggle.

P.S. Happy New Year everyone!








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My Favorite Season

My favorite season is here! I have been excitedly awaiting crisp mornings, wearing sweaters, colorful leaves, and cool breezes. I love the romance of the season. Yes, romance. Long walks holding hands with my best friend ( husband), my furry mitten in his leather glove, walking along paths carpeted with colorful crunchy leaves. It’s romantic!

I recently read an article that declared that people who prefer Autumn are: Multi Faceted Multi-Taskers. Well that is certainly true, I’m a woman, it’s genetic you know!

Spring lovers are: Diligent Optimists, wait I’m that too!

Summer: Adaptable Extroverts….ummmm that’s me too!

Winter Lovers: Blue’s Proof Nurturers…. Okay…so that’s me too.

Well maybe the article wasn’t that accurate. But, yippee my favorite season is here! What’s your favorite season?


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Always and Forever

My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary and I thought I would share just a few of the things my husband does/says that makes me feel loved and shows why I love him so much.

Those few extra pounds around my middle prompt him to say “you were always too skinny anyway”.

The lines on my face remind him of my smile, and not of my age.

His arm around me at night creates the safest place on the planet.

He knows just when to pass me a tissue at a “chick flick”, and he takes me to see chick flicks!

He says things like; “You are my best friend”, “Not everyone is as open minded and accepting as you, that is one of the reasons I love you”, “You create a new path instead of following someone else’s” .He honors me with these words and many others.

He wants to buy me roses, but buys carnations instead. Because he knows how much I like their fragrance and how long they last.

He tells me I’m beautiful when I first wake up, or I get out of the shower. That’s right, without a drop of makeup on, and my hair in a towel turban, or mashed all to one side.

Lastly, when he sings the song “Always and Forever”, I always know it truly is.

Now I know this may seem all about me. But, the truth is, it’s all about him. The kind of man he is, and the kind of love he gives.

I am honored and privileged to have him as my husband, and to be madly in love with my best friend, always and forever.

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Happy Easter

Happy Easter from Katherine a.k.a. Katie’s Corner!

Valentine's Day

Ahhh Valentines Day! The one day of the year that retailers prompt even the least romantic person to dig deep and pronounce their love for that special someone.

This is the day when cards made from paper doilies, red roses and boxes of heart shaped candy find their way into willing hands waiting for that little question “will you be my valentine?”.
School children profess their love for their entire class by filling decorated shoeboxes with sweet treats and cards featuring their favorite characters.

Couples make a date to do something, anything that is just for them! They steal away for a romantic meal, a drive in the country or some quiet time just for themselves away from life’s chaos.

So, I recognize this romantic day by saying, every day should be Valentine’s Day!

Remember, you do not need to spend money to be romantic. Creativity and loving gestures for those you love, partners, spouses, friends, family can be easily achieved through a conscious effort and with a loving heart.

I hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day 365 days a year!

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A Simple Message from Katherine a.k.a. Katie

Because of the Crinkles

Looking in the mirror this morning I thought of one of my favorite moments.  I am re posting this blog I hope you don't mind.

Over the Christmas holiday my  granddaughter  and I were looking through some old photos.

She came across my graduation photo (circa 1978 see photo) and I told her a bit about that time when I was younger. She listened closely and then when I was finished she said, “Grandma it just doesn’t look like you”. When I asked why she simply stated “because of the crinkles”.

The crinkles I asked?

“Yes”, she replied and gently squeezed her thumb and forefinger to pinch the laugh lines (crow’s feet) at the corner of my eye. “They’re right here”, she said.

I laughed so hard.

Then she mentioned the laugh lines on the corner of my mouth, and she proceeded to squish her face with great zeal as she tried to create crinkles of her own.I assured her that her crinkles

will come after a well lived life filled with lots of love and laughter.

I am so fortunate to have a face graced with crinkles. Because, it’s little priceless moments just like that one that makes every crinkle well deserved and worth having.

I wish you many crinkles!

Love

Good morning,
Okay as promised, here's a photo
of me and Bob a.k.a. Sparky my wonderful husband. He fills my heart with joy and so much love that it can not be expressed in words.
So it is easiest to say what we always say " always and forever".
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