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blueribbonfair 6:04 pm on July 28, 2014 Permalink | Reply
Tags: beach crafts, blogging frustrations ( 14 ), Cee's Fun Foto weekly challenge ( 45 ), Crafts ( 23 ), diy projects ( 31 ), photography ( 69 ), sea shell collections

Super Summer Monday Morning Mood-Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

This little flower sprang up by my back porch. Saw it this morning.

Little beach owls.

Beach & Boat Art I made with rock and wood items from my yard.

Part of my sea shell collection on towels I did Saturday

Smaller sea shells. Someday I plan to do some crafts with my shells.

I took other shell pictures since I had a lot more. The pictures were far to rushed today and my desktop is such a pain to get the pictures to upload or down load. I get confused what is what. I decided not to go do them over again since I must get to work. I will be glad to get my easy do pictures laptop back soon.

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- Cee Neuner 2:19 am on July 29, 2014 Permalink | Reply
  
  Such a delightful entry for this week’s challenge. Thanks so much for playing.
  - blueribbonfair 10:22 pm on July 29, 2014 Permalink | Reply
    
    Thanks Cee. I enjoy so much all your photo stuff and everyone that participates.
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blueribbonfair 12:20 am on July 25, 2014 Permalink | Reply

Dreams: Live Love Laugh- Amongst my Thursday Thoughts
Love time Alone making dreamy moments with you thoughts.
Laugh at yourself.

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Love making paper beads.
Life keeps on slipping through time.
Paths for thoughts to ponder on.
Lose the Darker dreams.
Live!!! Making happy dreams.
Live those quiet peaceful moments.
Love the celebrations making dreamy memories.
Love to see Life from above
Live and follow your good dreams.
Live life ……………..and
Love & Laugh at the Messes.

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- bebs1 7:27 pm on July 26, 2014 Permalink | Reply
  
  Beautiful photos esp. the path.
  - blueribbonfair 7:37 pm on July 27, 2014 Permalink | Reply
    
    Thank you so much. May you have a great week.
- Amy 9:46 pm on August 3, 2014 Permalink | Reply
  
  Have you taken a balloon ride? Nice photos!
  - blueribbonfair 9:57 pm on August 3, 2014 Permalink | Reply
    
    No I haven’t, but grew up going to a balloon stampede every year. I always thought I might like to go in one, but was also rather wary, which many people might be in the “in between mood” with this. What about you?
    - Amy 10:04 pm on August 3, 2014 Permalink
      
      No, I haven’t. I don’t know if I’ll get a chance… 🙂
    - blueribbonfair 1:44 am on August 4, 2014 Permalink
      
      I probably never will either. Nothing like that where I live now.
blueribbonfair 10:02 pm on July 24, 2014 Permalink | Reply
Tags: blogging frustrations ( 14 ), hindrances to blogging ( 3 ), Word Press changes, WP blogging ( 7 )

Word Press seems to have made some changes on here and it has completely thrown me for a loop. I think it will be better to work with, but need to get used to it.
blueribbonfair 1:40 pm on July 20, 2014 Permalink | Reply
Tags: canal cities, International Bellhop Travel, photography ( 69 ), weekend wandering ( 2 )

The World's Most Beautiful Canal Cities- A photo blog and list discovered as I weekend wandered among Blogs.
I know I fit in a one of a kind mold, but when I saw these travel images of canal cities- (Venice is not here This I am glad of.)- I actually had tears because I wanted to go there. So beautiful, I really love the one in the Netherlands.

International Bellhop Travel Magazine

In ancient times, the most efficient roadways through cities were made of canals that would allow easy transport of goods between shops, homes, and shipping centers. While these were long-ago the most efficient mode of transport through cities, it also became quickly adored by residents for the beauty and uniqueness that they add to the overall feel of the cities they serve. While the canals are not as necessary for travel today as they once were, the canals still offer beauty and character to the cities that they grace. Of all of the Canal Cities of the World, here are our favorites:

Suzhou, China

Check Out Our Best Suzhou, China Photo Gallery HERE >>

Bruges, Belgium

Best Bruges, Belgium Photo Gallery Coming Soon!

Stockholm, Sweden

Best Stockholm, Sweden Photo Gallery Coming Soon!

Annecy, France

Best Annecy, France Photo Gallery Coming Soon!

El Gouna, Egypt

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blueribbonfair 10:43 pm on July 17, 2014 Permalink | Reply
Tags: glitter crafts, glitter fun, glitter gifts, glitter storage, glitter tutorials, mason jar crafts ( 2 ), sparkly slime

All that Glitters….Great glitter Projects
While looking over craft projects on Pinterest I found some beautiful glitter ideas. These beautiful ideas and finished projects really caught my eye because I have just put my craft room together and had thought I really needed to use up some of my glitter. I know that glitter is more of a winter medium, but I do not want to wait for short days to try some of these.

Fancy Rings @http://www.buzzfeed.com/pippa/2-easy-to-diy-shiny-statement-rings

Play dough made with koolaid and glitter. (Photo takes you to link.)

Glitter Push Pins. Or magnets? http://www.tuscanydesign.net/craftbook/2011/06/glitter-glass-magnets-and-pins/

Sea Shells-Of course they are perfect because the finished idea is via Martha, but simple enough so that I think even kids can turn out a master piece: http://www.marthastewart.com/916036/ombre-glittered-seashell-ornaments

Storing glitter in a pretty manner for easy usage. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/great-tip-use-salt-shakers-to-153941

I will try to post how my glitter is stored soon on here. ( I would love to do as shown, but I do not have the shakers to do it with for now.)

Glitter on glass can be done in so many ways and using mason jars as seen here or using small tea light glasses ,etc. using this method: http://www.frugalfanatic.com/glitter-mason-jar-vase/#comments&_a5y_p=983070
The red mason jar is so lovely I think.

On cards. Remember this type of stuff as a kid?

Speaking of the kiddos; What kid can resist?

Have Fun!!!!!
http://www.curiositybox.ca/blog/

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- vothikhanhhoa 4:15 am on July 18, 2014 Permalink | Reply
  
  I do love glittering things, they’re dreamy and very girlish. I have many colors of glittering nail polishs, so many that I do not have time to use all of them 😦
  - blueribbonfair 4:45 am on July 19, 2014 Permalink | Reply
    
    I know what you are saying with the nail polish. I almost posted one section telling how to make glitter nail polish. I left off without it since my mind had had enough doing my blog.
blueribbonfair 8:14 pm on July 15, 2014 Permalink | Reply
Tags: Cee's Fun Foto weekly challenge ( 45 ), Chickens ( 8 ), fungus on trees, photos ( 21 ), spring wildflowers ( 2 ), walking sticks photography, wildflower photography, wood photography

Weekly Fun Foto Challenge on Wood and Spring for Cee’s Fun Foto

Secret Garden Wildflowers in front of old wooden tree as a back drop.

Why take a picture of a stick anyone sees any day on their lawn? But look at the next photo and you will totally get it.

It’s a pretty big walking stick! (I happened to have on gloves from working with my chickens to protect my skin from allergies.)

“Speaking of chickens”: Chocolate her thinks he’s a big shot up high on the wood pile.

Cool est fungi ever discovered in my yard. Gel like and growing out of an indent in the wood holding it like a little vase.

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- Cee Neuner 1:07 am on July 16, 2014 Permalink | Reply
  
  Your first shot is so very beautiful.
  - blueribbonfair 6:00 pm on July 17, 2014 Permalink | Reply
    
    Thank you.
- vothikhanhhoa 1:10 am on July 16, 2014 Permalink | Reply
  
  I love the one with big walking stick. I have never seen such a big one of this kind before 🙂
  - blueribbonfair 6:21 pm on July 17, 2014 Permalink | Reply
    
    I know. I hope he made it away from my chickens.
blueribbonfair 9:52 pm on July 11, 2014 Permalink | Reply

Chocolate dipped watermelon with salt #sogood #summer
Watermelon and chocolate. I really want to try this. I will have to get some watermelon this weekend. It just seemed to hit me as a craving just now after reading and seeing it.

Taylor Rae Luster- Flights of Fancy

This was a great idea I found on pinterest. It is super yummy and healthy to boot!

Chocolate watermelon with salt!

You will need :
Unsweetened bakers chocolate (or chocolate chips so long as they are Unsweetened – the watermelon is sweet enough)
Watermelon
Salt
Lots of plates /napkins!

First cut your watermelon if it is not already cut.

Then start melting your chocolate squares in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Stir often. Do this until completely melted.

Pour some salt onto a plate for easier pinching. I liked sea salt but others have said that regular salt was less salty so it’s up to you.

Once done, take a spoon and drizzle the chocolate over a slice of watermelon. Then pinch a bit of salt and sprinkle over the top. The sweeter the watermelon, the more salt you should use.

And enjoy!
Keep in mind that while this…

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blueribbonfair 7:53 pm on July 11, 2014 Permalink | Reply
Tags: found in a dump, good old days, items to make over, relics, rusted beauty, Word Press Weekly Photo challenge ( 10 )

Relics I plan to Upcycle and Renew- 4 a Friday Foto

Rusty refuse from bygone days; Relics of a melancholy moment for me to use for the Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge.

Relics of the past.

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- Tara R. 8:07 pm on July 11, 2014 Permalink | Reply
  
  The old brass milk can is wonderful.
  - blueribbonfair 6:35 pm on August 4, 2014 Permalink | Reply
    
    Thanks so much for the comment. I am so sorry, I just now found it. I have been doing this blog for over a year and still get overwhelmed and lost in what I am doing. Today I am trying to put a image widget on and it will not work. Giving up for awhile after an hour. I think it is way more simple than I am making it. Maybe since I can actually do video, (which I could not where I lived prior) I can watch and learn now easier.