Jerri's Junque

2012-02-01T18:18:00.000-08:00

Can you believe January is gone.

Where did it go.

This year will be over before we know it.

Valentines is in 14 Days

Our Talent show ( youth) will be in 11 days.

The trip to the mountains with the youth, the end of this month.

The Silent Auction ( Daughters of the Nile) will be this Saturday.

This month will be over soon.

And then I can rest.

2012-01-30T17:50:00.000-08:00

Worked on re-decorating the back booth last week.

Lace and Lace and Lace.

Did I tell you I have Lace on the brain.

Lace, yes I wanted to add alittle Lace to this booth.

I was thinking Lace for the new re -decorated Booth.

2012-01-25T06:46:00.000-08:00

Last Night we started back Funky Junky Chicks Craft Night, after our Christmas break.

We made the Burlap door hangers.

We had many designs and they all come up with their own ideas.

I love that part of it, I enjoy watching everyone take our idea and run with it.

Debbi went out of the box and made a washroom pair of pants that will say "Drop your drawers here".

Lots of fun, I enjoy these ladies.

My Joy!

2012-01-23T08:44:00.000-08:00

I have to admit I have a problem.

I love linens.

I can't pass them up at a sale.

The rattan chair is full of white table cloths, the blue chair is full of vintage table cloths and if you look real hard, the buffet in the back ground, on top is just napkins.

I have a sickness.

Now to back them back into the drawers.

But if you need tablecloths, napkins or doilies, just let me know.

2012-01-20T19:01:00.000-08:00

Pinterest Project Completed

I know I am not alone.

Pinterest has come into my life as well as many of my friends and customers.

Customers are looking for items to complete projected inspired by pinterest.

I have many many projects I intend to complete this year,

I need to complete projects.

I have two desk that we got three years ago at the 365 mile yard sale still in my basement.

I promised myself I will complete them, this year!

2012-01-17T16:35:00.000-08:00

This one of the many reasons I love my job.

I had a customer bring these in today.

He bought these keys in a flea market in France, while he was in the Army.

I wish they could tell me what they opened,

IN FRANCE

2012-01-17T07:28:00.000-08:00

Junkin Monday

Since it was MLK Day, only one thrift store in Oneonta was open,

So I am going to go another way today.

JOY is my word for the year.

So far it has been hard to find JOY.

But I am trying.

I really am.

I have placed the word around the house and the shop.

( thanks Barbara June for them)

Hoping that the reminder will help.

I am not unhappy.

I have JOY.

But January is not a good month for me.

I think I suffer from alittle depression.

But I wont let it get me down.

I fight it all the way.

So Happy Tuesday and find JOY in something today.

2012-01-14T05:52:00.000-08:00

Crafting Friday

Grandson got one of these cheap boxes of candy last year, I knew I could improve on it.

So, Using the pleated boarder I outlined the box and added beading and the bling in the middle of the flower is a 80's earring.

Don't throw away those old ugly earrings, take them to Goodwill and I will buy them.

The perfect touch.

Happy Valentine

2012-01-13T06:50:00.000-08:00

Trash to Treasure

I had these metal coasters for some time.

I knew they had potential.

I created a few Christmas ornaments this season.

This one was a easy one.

All I needed was a old Christmas card, and few embellishments.

Oh and the" MUST HAVE TOOL",

the crop a dile.

I haven't found any thing it won't punch a hole in, yet.

I think it turned out great.

2012-01-11T06:48:00.000-08:00

Crafty Wednesday

Well, I have to admit, I made this during Christmas.

But it is so darn cute I had to show it.

I watch My craft channel every morning,

and Heidi Swapp made one kinda, sorta like this one.

I mounted it on a cookbook stand someone had at the shop.

It did take a few times to get the right glue. ( epoxy)

I love the bird cage and the pendents hanging off the egde.

Thanks Heidi.

2012-01-10T17:26:00.000-08:00

Monday is my only day to go junking, since I am closed on Sunday and Monday.

Monday in our area is the day to clean off the shelves.

They throw away items that have been on the shelf for awhile.

And when I say throw, that is what I mean.

They throw glass, books, metal pots and pans, they throw it all into a buggy. Breaking glass and alot of noise.

I do not enjoy the noisy Mondays at the Thrift store.

I only find a few things.

But on this trip I found this tiny, metal flower basket.

Isn't it lovely.

2012-01-08T15:17:00.000-08:00

noun

the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation: She felt the joy of seeing her son's success.

a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated: Her prose style is a pure joy.

2012-01-05T05:51:00.000-08:00

My JOY- Someone took my joy away. Maybe didn't take it away but it is hidden, lost, maybe deep down. Someone hurt my feelings on Monday, and I still can't forget. Why am I letting this bother me so much. It hurts and I can't let it go. Because it is that someone is close to me. I tried to rationalize it from what was said in Sunday school. But in this case, I think they said it because it was true and I didn't ( don't) want to hear it. But he meant it, it was a fast response not to be the truth. And the Truth hurts. So today I will take the time to pray for God to help me let it go. I want to find JOY in my everyday.

2012-01-03T06:14:00.000-08:00

Day 2 -Yesterday didn't start off well.
It was late in the afternoon before I found joy in anything.
I had to search.

2012-01-02T14:47:00.000-08:00

My word for the New Year is Joy!

I decided on this word last week, but had not told anyone.

At church on Sunday morning this question was ask.......

Can you be joyful and Happy?

And what is the difference?

I loved that this question had been ask and that I then knew I had chose the right word for me.

Think about it, what is your answer?

2011-12-28T17:49:00.000-08:00

I am in love!

With this shower curtain.

I want it!

But it is $79.00

For a Shower Curtain.

I just can't do it!

SO now the hunt begins for a cheaper shower curtain, but after I seen this, I don't know if I can be happy with another.

2011-12-26T07:16:00.000-08:00

Well, it is all over but the packing up. Christmas was more relaxing this year. And I enjoyed it more. But with that said I am moving on. On to a New year, a new start, to organizing and taking back out house and life. I want to organize my whole house, I want to take better picture, maybe take a few everyday, of anything and everything, After all, I can delete. I am always going to go back on a diet and lose more weight. I want to organize and clean out the basement. I have furniture in there we bought several years ago and it just needs painted or cleaned up. I want to start a art journal again this year. I even ask and got water colors for Christmas. I need to pick my WORD for the year. So I have a week to decide. On and by the way........Jennifer Tidwell the picture is for you......LOL

2011-12-09T03:47:00.000-08:00

So I wanted to experience the boys making and decorating a gingerbread house. But I did not want to bake gingerbread. So I bought graham crackers and hot glued them together and then let them decorated the houses. It wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be, but what is. Toot ate all the candy. Or tried it and stuck it back in the bowls. Mikai wanted his to look just like his older brothers and Malik wanted to cover the whole thing with candy. They got bored and wanted to leave and to tell you the truth I wanted them to leave too before it was over. LOL It was fun coming up with different candy and found cotton candy that was white for snow. So will be decorate them next year? Will this become a tradition? Ask me in November 2012.

2011-12-08T05:29:00.000-08:00

Got a new point and shoot camera for my birthday, Guess I need to read instructions, got alot of these pictures. LOL

2011-12-06T19:27:00.000-08:00

A few Years ago, this was the tree in the shop.

I had bought 4 truck loads of bottles from a man that dug bottles in the old dumps. It was a hobby.

I loved this tree.

Funky * Junky * and really Cool.

Last night was the Christmas Open House at the shop.

It rained and it was cold and yucky.

But they came.

Lots came.

Lots ate.

Lots had a good time!!!

Last weekend was full.

To Nashville to Jenni Sale and to Franklin Tenn for Christmas open house.

Sunday, we enjoyed Choir Christmas Party.

Dirty Santa and lots of Laughs.

Now I am on relax mode.

Ready to enjoy

this Wonderful Season.

2011-12-01T07:17:00.000-08:00

If you know me at all, you know this is the most fabulous time of the year.

There is not a enough time in the day for me to get it all done.

I need more energy and about 5 more hours in a day.

I planned on about 10 or 15 more things to do before our open house on Monday night.

I love Pinterest and Mamie Jane's blog.
I get so many ideas.

So have a great week, I will be crafting like crazy.....

Maybe I will remember to take pictures.

2011-11-23T05:27:00.000-08:00

Well, it is all over but the Turkey.

Tomorrow we will go to Mothers for Thanksgiving.

I will be taking Friday off too.

Gonna try and shop alittle.

Clean alittle

and

Cook alittle.

Saturday I will be cooking for my family, after the ballgame.

You know, THE game.

Try to put up a tree or two.

Get ev eryone together to take our Christmas card photo.

Church , then DON meeting, and Christmas play practice.

Relaxing weekend, not in this house.

Have a safe and Happy Weekend!

2011-11-19T04:53:00.000-08:00

And the Winner is Vicky!

I assume this is Vicky Hamby. When I went to click on the name there was privacy settings.

So if this is you, come by the shop next week. I will have your goody ready.

Thanks friends!

2011-11-18T05:48:00.000-08:00

1000 post and a Christmas Ornament

I started making ornament today, do you or Mom have these coasters?

I just had to make a ornament out of them. All different and so easy.

Remember- Hot glue is your friend, and hang on to old Christmas cards.

I will tonight draw for the goody box for my 1000 post.

Leave a comment here or on Facebook.

Have a wonderful weekend and create something.

2011-11-14T19:30:00.000-08:00

That is 1000 post

Yes this post makes it 1001.

As I went back to my first few post,

I had to laugh.

I was telling that DD had moved in about 2 months ago and I want my house back.

Isn't this funny, since they just moved out about a week ago.

If you had told me back in 2005 that it would be this long before they had a place of their own, I would have committed myself.

Don't forget to leave a post here or on facebook for a chance to win few goodies.

2011-11-11T05:32:00.000-08:00

Yes, it is

11-11-11

Celebrate* Celebrate*

Dance to the Music

Now, take a look at this

Can you tell what it is made of?

Go here and check it out.

http://passionatelyperfect.blogspot.com/2011/11/can-you-tell.html

I could not believe how good it looks.

Did Curiosity got ahold of you?

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And with this post

****DRUM ROLL PLEASE****

This is my 1000 post since I started many years ago.

Some would be discouraged as to the lack of friends, responses or vistors.

But I did not start this as a how to...

but as my soap box, so to speak.

It makes me feel better to vent sometimes.

So I have a box of goodies, if you want to leave a comment.

Are you Lucky?

11-11-11

your Lucky day?

I will draw next Friday.

2011-11-08T17:40:00.000-08:00

Can you see a story here

Her hands have a story to tell

You can see into her life

The man she loved

The children she raised

The loves, the loses

The joys, the sorrows

2011-11-07T18:52:00.000-08:00

Cammy came home today. I had to send it home with Jeanette and we met for my Birthday Lunch and Shopping. And BOY! did we shop. I am pooped. But alot has happened in the last week. I have had a wonderful Birthday with many many friends wishing me a Happy Day!

I got flowers from someone who just signed it as I LOVE YOU!

I went to Hartsle Antique Christmas Open House on Saturday.

I got a teal Pumpkin and a stack of wasp nest and lots of goodys.

DD and family has moved out and I am trying to get my house in order.

There is not enough time in the day to do what I want to do.

I want to decorate for Christmas since I went to the Christmas Open House.

It has been a busy week, I love it!

Stay tuned for a special gift within a days.

2011-11-05T05:12:00.000-07:00

Our family, plays dirty Santa every year.

It has got expensive and boring.

So last year I drop the $ from $25 to 10

And be creative.

It was interesting.

Malik got $10 worth of quarters taped in duck tape.

So funny and can you imagine how long it took him to peel them off.

This year, June will host us and I hope she follows suit.

I have thought of a few things, and thought you might want to try something new.

1.Share your favorite items ( I like to read, chocolate and popcorn)

2. Share you Christmas goodies. ( I enjoy making sugared pecans)

3.I love this "Our Family does" sign. You could make it on a smaller scale and frame it!

4. You can create a needlepoint towel.

I think we all could Needlepoint HO! HO! HO!

5.How about something Recycled, like the Salt and Pepper shaker Snowmen. Recycled and Cute!

Just a few ideas, enjoy!

2011-11-01T18:25:00.000-07:00

11-1-11

November 1, 2011

Twenty eleven

eleventh month

first day of the eleventh month

Can you believe it?

Tomorrow is my Birthday.

I will be 51.

In November 1959, my mother was getting discouraged about concieving.

She went to the Doctor and he told her she was going to have a baby.

And to go home tell Jerry ( my dad) and celebrate.

They did, and I was born November of 1960.

Yes, I am a 12 month baby,

You guess it, Mom was not expecting but did relax enough to concieve.

And 12 months later, I was born.

So tomorrow I will be

51 years old

18615 days old

446760 hours old

Now that is depressing.

2011-10-31T06:06:00.000-07:00

Today is the last day of the month. I have tried to spread the word.

For many years, no one near me had breast cancer. Then a few years ago, I had a good friend and my mother in law, within a few months of each other.

I love the fact that I can say both survived. Both are still here. So they can walk the pink stairs to this house and sit by the pink lake and enjoy the view.

October was a really busy month, and this is my month to have a mammogram, I will make an appointment in November. Have you? I will go with, I will hold your hand, It is not all that bad, I hate it too. But it won't last long. Please, I don't won't another person I know to have to deal with this terrible cancer.

2011-10-30T20:11:00.000-07:00

Pink Halloween?

If you need the best costume, then you need to try one of these.

All in Pink!

Wouldn't you be a pink mess.

2011-10-27T18:56:00.001-07:00

Midnight snack time! Enjoy!!!!

2011-10-27T05:42:00.000-07:00

Today is the day, it is time to carve your pumpkin.

It will still look okay for the up and coming holiday and it will be one thing you don't have to do, last minute.

So put that book down and get to carving.

Happy Halloween week!

2011-10-24T17:25:00.000-07:00

Waiting for the mail, in my pink dress, in the winter pink .....

2011-10-17T19:14:00.001-07:00

I want a pink ride!

2011-10-16T20:09:00.000-07:00

It is time for a PARTY!!!

Complete with cotton candy and cake balls.

Enjoy!

2011-10-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

First, I want you to fix yourself a drink. Now, look at Barbie.

Oh, my goodness, she is Happy. Very Happily married. Cause she now looks like it!

2011-10-13T05:57:00.000-07:00

Jump into your pink rain boots,hop on your pink bike and ride through the countryside and enjoy the beautiful fall leaves, if you are lucky you might find a pink leave or two. And when you are done, you can have some pink Jello. Happy Thursday!

2011-10-11T05:35:00.000-07:00

It is Me!!!!

Join me?

2011-10-10T19:14:00.000-07:00

It has been a few days, but guess who has pink hair?

Not Koolaid

Not Spray

yes, I had my hair frosted with pink.

I have really enjoyed it.

Would it be bad to keep it this way?

I will follow with a picture tomorrow...

2011-10-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

A coke and a smile!

Trying to complete a few items for the Crop 2 Help Retreat

that starts tomorrow.

But there is always time for a coke and a smile!!!!

2011-10-05T20:06:00.000-07:00

It has been one of those days, a busy day. A day that it took all day to make a grocery list for the up coming retreat weekend. So tonight at 10 o'clock, I am sitting here on the computer for the first time this afternoon. I am picturing myself in a soft pink bed with fluff and fur. Comfortable and I am drifting, drifting off to sleep.....night.zzzzzzzz

2011-10-04T20:21:00.000-07:00

In the town of Makebelieve, I live in this victorian Pink house.

In this town, there is no cancer, no chemo, no radiation treatment.

The town of Makebelieve is next to Perfect.

2011-10-04T06:41:00.000-07:00

KNOCK KNOCK

I had a idea!

Don't get too excited.

I borrowed it from another blog.

I will be showing you pink all month long.

In honor of the people ( men as well as women) who have fought and won over breast cancer,

and the ones who have lost this battle, kicking and screaming.

Because this month is the month, our local news paper was printed in PINK, yesterday.

I hope when you notice sometime for sale to benefit breast cancer, you pick it up, You buy that brand of (what ever) that supports the cause, you give them a hug or call them and ask if there is anything you can do, call a friend and go with her and get that mammogram.

Happy Pink October!!!!

2011-10-02T19:27:00.000-07:00

Junk Swap
Hosted by the Funky Junky Chicks

Your invited to A Junk Swap
Sponsored 2 funky junky chicks and friends
One woman’s JUNK is another women’s Treasure
October 15th, 2011 @ 1:00 pm sharp
@ Berry Mountain School House
As you know we love our “JUNK”.
So let me tell you What this swap is all about?
We all have stuff and we, as women tend to change our mind,
some of us quite often.
So we will bring our stuff and put it in a big pile ….. And then we get to go shopping for treasures from the pile!
If you bring 10 items, then you get 10 clothes pins to go shopping with.
If you bring 7 items you get 7 clothes pins, ( got it?)
This started from a blog we stalk that does this semi annually.
But we are going to have a little twist .
We are asking for a $5.00 donation from each of you to given a different charity annually, this time we will
Be donating to

Cleveland Elementary School.
This will be a fun way to shop with out spending alot of money, enjoy some yummy food, and send your loved - used treasures to a new happy home, while meeting new friends and helping out people who need it!!!!
The most important rules are as follows:
Up to 10 items can be brought per person. Items can be used, old or new,
You get the idea, right?
Items need to be loved but cared for.
All items will be placed together then we will shop by placing clothes pins on the items we hope to take home. If items get more than one pin, there will be a drawing….this will be exciting!
At the end of the swap, you may leave your unwanted items to be donated to Hope House.
If you would like to join us please let Tonya or Jerri know, so we will have enough clothes pins and Yummy food ! ! ! !
Jerri wood *205-527-9024 jerriwood4@yahoo.com
Tonya Hadder * 205- 790-2330

2011-10-01T18:57:00.000-07:00

It is cooler in Alabama today, it didn't get into the 70's.

This type of weather makes me want to cook/bake.

I found this recipe on-line, somewhere.

It is a Snickers Cupcake.

Yummy!

So rich!

So good

But so Rich!

Now my problem is my hubby won't eat em

The grandsons won't eat them

James only likes pound cake

Jessica might eat one or two.

And that leaves 22 for me.

Since I have already had one, that means there is 21 left.

all for me!!!!

LOL

I think I will RAK them tomorrow.

2011-10-01T05:54:00.000-07:00

I just ran across this picture and I had to post it.

This is Terry ( my Hubby) and his brothers.

Michael is on his ride holding his new daughter, Catherine

L to R Rusty, Keith and my sweet Hubs Terry.

This was taken a few years ago on Christmas week.

They all looked so much alike when they were kids, I don't think so much now.

But they all have that gray hair.

Salt and pepper hair.

Some more salt than pepper.
LOL

2011-09-28T20:27:00.000-07:00

I run into Nanny and Paw Paw's room, screaming...slam the door and set down in the corner.

I think he thinks no one hears him and no one will come after him.

He does this when he eats deodorant or lotion or hair product

or shampoo or any other kind of beauty products.

I have no idea why he eats these items, he is a healthy almost 3 year old.

He eats real food, and drinks soy milk.

But hides to eat these items.

Last week, I was baby sitting and he crawled up in the chair with a blanket, while I was making fried apple pies. After awhile I ask him if he wanted a snack.

So I gave him a little bowl of popcorn and kissed his forehead, checking for a temp. He was tooo still.

Little did I know he had hair gel under that blanket and was spraying it on his hand and licking it off.

I just happened to see him with his hand in his mouth,

I knew what he was up to then.

2011-09-26T13:57:00.000-07:00

The other half of the Funky Junky Chicks is going to have a big birthday in a few days.

I will be out of town, at the Crop to Help Retreat.

I really hate to miss her birthday and it is a big one. Not the biggy that I just celebrated but a big one.

Tonya and I are so much alike.

We do not handle Birthday with the grace they deserve.

We kick and scream and have alittle pity party all by our self.

Don't get me wrong, our family and friends do hear all about it.

So in advance I want to say....

Happy Birthday, my friend!

2011-09-26T05:17:00.000-07:00

2011-09-21T20:12:00.000-07:00

House on the far right, my next vacation destination.

2011-09-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

A friend gave me flowers from her yard last week. This is what reminds me from my childhood. Grandmother always had Zinnia's in her yard. And the biggest red cocks combs I have ever seen. I love to remember.

Thanks, Donna

2011-09-12T05:32:00.000-07:00

I got a few pics from my SIL of the wedding.

So, lets move backward.

Forward if you are decorating.

Remember it is Rustic and in a barn.

We took barn wood off Aunt Wanda's old barn and made many signs.

This tree was stuck out in the way and I thought it needed decoration too.

The candy table, after it had been attacked, from the candy monster. Looks like all the Cracker Jacks are gone. We had to pick candy that would not melt, since it was so darn hot.

And all the jars we had been beggin, borrowing, and buying.

We actually had a box left.

Over 400 jars.

Stay tuned for more pic.

Toot new hat

2011-09-09T19:27:00.000-07:00

Toot

is crazy about ELMO, so I had this hat made for him. He has wore it all day and tonight he added these pool goggles. So funny!

2011-09-05T07:01:00.000-07:00

I never have been this bad at taking pictures before in my life. I took only 20, and 10 was of the baby with uncle Terry.

The wedding was great!

Moving and beautiful.

I took a few pictures from the dance floor.

That is Kindra and Jon is the one in the back with a cowboy hat.

Her maid of Honor, Pam in the orange.

All the attendants wore this sun dress with cowboy boots.

I stepped out and took this picture. This is the barn that held the band, and cakes. On the left side of the barn was the dinner. Can't wait to see the pics from the pros.

2011-08-31T05:29:00.000-07:00

Thrift Store

I don't always find items at the Thrift Store I can put in the shop. More often than none, I find items for me, or the house. When the tornado came through our state in April, we had planned a brunch at church.

We was determined to have this brunch even though there was no power at the church.

I gather candles, opened blinds and tried to come up with a way to take HOT coffee for the ones that still did not have power.

I thought if I had one of these carafe for hot coffee, I could give the people that had been without power for Days, a little coffee. Hot Coffee.

But I could not find one.

But now thanks to our Goodwill, I have one.

And I also found this over night bag.

Both still have the tags.

I love the thrift store.

2011-08-22T04:30:00.000-07:00

My friends know I have been working on a shower/ fall wedding lately. And yesterday was the shower.

My niece Kindra is marring Jon Whitlock.

AKA- PINKY

I decorated for the shower. Kindra is a simple country girl.

Works in the barn, with the cows and horses. She is a 4-H agent and has always enjoyed the farm.

So I wanted our guest to see how much fun jon and kindra have. And through these pictures you can see that.

I do think they are in love.

He is a romantic little devil, he surprises her all the time. I pray he keeps doing this. It will help, in this day and time. When I think of Kindra I remember the pearls Jon gave her for her birthday, so I added pearls to each table, the milk glass vases are her mothers, and Kindra likes PIES.

So all we had was pies. Interesting menu. But everyone enjoyed it.

Now on to the wedding, on a farm,wedding in a meadow and reception in a barn. This is going to be interesting. I can't wait.

2011-08-18T07:09:00.000-07:00

First DaY OF sChOOl 2011-2012

No body wanted to get up

not one of them smiled

I had to beg them

This picture will one day be

PRICELESS!

2011-08-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

There is a new show on these days called

"PICKER SISTERS".

Have you see it?

Tuesday @ 9 on Lifetime

I have a few things to say about it so grab a chair and have a seat.

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Really, do you really think these girls will pick through all the spider webs and dirty, nasty things you need to, to get to the good stuff.

I DON"T THINK SO!

But they wont have to, cause they have someone who will do it for them...

Boy, are they missing out, if indeed they are true pickers.

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And I have to try and explain to hubby what I have in mind and this is the hardest part.

We don't see eye to eye.

Most of the time I can't relay to him the vision, I have.

This is very hard!!!

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I do love the vision the girls have ( or the producers) and the re pour they have with their handyman.

And I love his work.

I also love that he has it ready in less than a hour.

T.V Time, gotta love it!

So I will tune in again,

and maybe try to get hubby to watch,

maybe it will help him, if nothing else.

2011-08-14T14:11:00.000-07:00

I am so LOVING this site Pinterest. You need to check it out. It helps with creative blockage, inspiration and it just makes you smile.
I am no way ready for Christmas but I loved this wreath and so I pinned it and when I am ready to make a new wreath to put on my door, I can go back and look at it.

I am also loving this chalk board paint. You will see alot of it for the Junk Swap in the fall. ( hint hint)

And how cute, does he not make you smile?

And last but not least, I pinned these unique cups for a future party.

After a few, can't you see these blowing your mind....LOL

I have many board, a pink board ( I love pink) a party board, a chalk board, board ( lol) , and many more.

Check me out. But do it when you have a few hours. It is so much fun .

2011-08-02T05:58:00.000-07:00

Tyler and Britney got married last month.
Here is a few photo ......

2011-07-20T06:08:00.000-07:00

I have some big shoes to fill

Busy Busy Busy last few weeks and it

has now turned into months.

VBS starts tomorrow, all the decorating is done, hurt my back again. Had my first chiropractor appointment.
Trying to get well, so I can enjoy VBS.

Sister in law ask me to decorate for niece bridal shower, next month.

My mind has been spinning on high since then. I want vintage, white and oh, I can see it already.

It is going to be beautiful!

2011-07-18T18:01:00.000-07:00

Found this at junk in the trunk blog. I have always wanted to tear apart a old piano. But this would make a statement. But no one plays. Black and white, my color. Not a grand, so less space. Just so darn cute. Huh! Must think on this.......

2011-07-06T07:02:00.000-07:00

Celebrating Our Country

Our annual BBQ on or around the 4th was alittle layed back this year. Tonya and I had hosted the Junk Swap the Saturday before and I was still tired. So I was glad that it was layed back. But I did decorate alittle. I spray painted re, white and blue stars on the grass. In hopes that the grass will grow and be mowed away soon. I saw this on Studio 5, a web show from Utah. They had painted a Twister game on the lawn for a teens party. And when I saw that i had to try stars. The blue was the brightest. White was the faintest. Simple decorations, good food, good friends and a great time for all.

On a different note, Bro Gary spoke of our Country and Congress and how we should pray for them. I have to believe that our country would be a better place if God was in Congress. So join me and say a prayer for guidance.

2011-07-05T05:52:00.000-07:00

Junk Swap

More pics

Food Table- Yum Yum!

It was alot of HOT HOT FUN!

Our one and only Male attendant.

Jon- AKA - Pinky

2011-07-05T05:42:00.000-07:00

Junk Swap

Part 2

So I painted and weeded and cleaned and fluffed up for weeks. to prepare for the Junk Swap.
These screen doors was a Lowes find for less than $10.00 because the screen was busted. Doesn't bother me. I can work with it!

Tonya- the other Funky Junky Chick, made this banner. I love it! and I am ready to "Let's Get to Junking"!
More photo coming.......

2011-07-01T04:51:00.000-07:00

BBQ at our house on Saturday, around 6ish.

2011-06-30T05:54:00.000-07:00

What's on my mind?

Well, I have been trying to relax the last few days and be mind numb.
After the Junk Swap and all the prep, I am pooped. But I have found a few pics I just had to share.
Love the green party!

Fun Fun way to serve Watermelon to the kids. I gotta try it!

Can you tell what these beds are made of. Yes it is pallets.

I love the first one, rugged and looks like rough and tough boys.

If they tear them up you can replace them, no prob BOB.

Oh, I am looking so forward to re-do my house and re-decorate MY house.

Now it is time to get ready for the 4th and so I will be busy the next few day. If you are not busy on Saturday, join us .....6ish.

2011-06-28T05:46:00.000-07:00

Junk Swap

Oh my! It was first "HOT" and second so much fun!

And there was so many women here, I didn't get a head count.
But we think about 50 or 55 women was here.

The response was good and I am getting e-mail wanting to know a date on the next one.

This is what I had to swap!

I will post more later.

2011-06-02T05:33:00.000-07:00

JUNK SWAP

June 25th

Ladies,

As you know we love our “JUNK”.
So let me tell me What this swap is all about?
We all have stuff and we, as women tend to change our mind,
some of us quite often.
So we will bring our stuff and put it in a big pile ….. And then we get to go shopping for treasures from the pile!
If you bring 10 items, then you get 10 clothes pins to go shopping with.
If you bring 7 items you get 7 clothes pins, ( got it?)
This started from a blog we stalk that does this semi annually.
But we are going to have a little twist .
We are asking for a $5.00 donation from each of you to
Be given to a family that home was destroyed in the resent tornados.
This will be a fun way to shop with out spending any money, enjoy some yummy food, and send your loved - used treasures to a new happy home, while meeting new friends and helping out people who need it!!!!
The most important rules are as follows:
Up to 10 items can be brought per person. Items can be used, old or new,
You get the idea, right?
Items need to be loved but cared for.
All items will be placed together then we will shop by placing clothes pins on the items we hope to take home. If items get more than one pin, there will be a drawing….this will be exciting!
You have to be present and you have to take the unwanted items home.
If you would like to join us please let Tonya or Jerri know, so we will have enough clothes pins and Yummy food ! ! ! !
Jerri wood *205-527-9024 jerriwood4@yahoo.com
Tonya hadder * 205-790-2330 hadder4@gmail.com

2011-05-26T05:20:00.000-07:00

Just for laughs

I use body powder.

I like the way it feels.

Seems Ky likes it too.

2011-05-19T05:16:00.000-07:00

Patterned after you 2

Mother's day Brunch

The Sunday before I ask all the men or children to bring a pic of MOM. But this was the week of the tornado's. I only got a few.
We decided to have the Brunch as scheduled because many of us still did not have power. And a hot, or warm, home cooked meal would be appreciated. As it turned out the power came back on at 9 p.m on Saturday.

I sat up 6 card tables, 4- 8 footers and put candle light on each. Because we thought we were going to eat with no electricity. Thank you Mr Power man, we had hot coffee.

It turned out, everyone needed to talk and tell of the events of the last few days. They needed to get it out. So it was like therapy.

This was alot of fun and everyone enjoyed a hot home cooked meal.

2011-05-18T05:34:00.000-07:00

Patterened After You

Mother's Day Brunch

Decorating for a party is what I love to do. I found this theme from Studio 5. And I knew right away, it was going to be created one way or the other.

Color theme- Brown, gold, black, spring green.

I just so happen had a few old patterns to make tissue balls.

They were not easy because of the different sizes in the patterns.

I took things I had and added the green, gold, brown and black embellishments. In picture #1 you can see I used pattern to make ruffles for a place mat. It all worked. Stay turn for more pictures tomorrow.

2011-05-17T18:27:00.000-07:00

Now that is cute!

2011-05-16T19:48:00.000-07:00

Ohh lala!

2011-05-16T06:14:00.000-07:00

Another outdoor retreat.

ENJOY!

2011-05-15T06:02:00.000-07:00

A photo from Anthropology and a fellow craft er trying to duplicate the look.

Can you tell what this is? Q Tips cut in half... Don't look too close.
Maybe instead of food coloring I would use that scrapbooking ink.

And spray it on...

Not bad. Not bad at all. Kinda like this look.

You know where there is a will, and desire, we crafters will figure it out.

2011-05-14T05:05:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh!

Enough said

2011-05-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

http://www.thediydish.com
This blog has a Birthday giveaway this week. Lots of videos to watch. Enjoy friends.

2011-05-09T04:47:00.000-07:00

I know I have less than 20 followers on this blog and I know the ones that do check in, know that Tonya and I have started this craft night. But I want ed post this months flyer cause I found this darn cute bucket of chicks.

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Two Funky Junky Chicks
Is a monthly girls night out social,
hosted by
jerri wood and Tonya hadder.
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Bring your favorite non alcoholic beverage and create along with Jerri and Tonya as they show you step by step project’s.
Each 4th Tuesday we will meet at Dry Creek Antiques
At 6:30
Cost is $10.00
Our next craft night is Tuesday, May, 23
To complete this months craft you will need:
¼ yard satin fabric ( Hobby Lobby has it for $2.99 yd)
Scissors ( fabric cutting scissors)
Something round like button, checker, old earring, watch face, pearls ect.
Match or lighter
We will bring you a feather to complete the project

Next month only
Bring a friend that has never joined us and you only pay $8.00

2011-05-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

Update

First- If you know me, you know I love porch beds. Had to post the new one...So inviting.

Second- Computer still not fixed. I still can't find my photos and favorites. Boo Hoo!

Third- The Alabama tornado's have been devastating. Pictures bring tears and I am trying to help as much as I can. All is welcomed. I pray and pray some more. But friend, family, neighbors and all Alabamians will be okay. We will pull together, and help each other. This is what we do. The South takes care of it's own. But prayer is needed. And if you sent a buck or two to help, if you sent a blanket or can good to a relief effort, if you bought a T-shirt printed to help. I THANK YOU! from the bottom of my heart.

2011-04-24T18:09:00.000-07:00

I am having alittle computer problem and will not be posting for a brief time. I hope it is brief. But until then, enjoy this picture. A outdoor bath, doesn't it sound wonderful. I just know there are no kids, a cool breeze and a glass of wine at this outdoor bath. Enjoy your week and I hope to be back ASAP.

2011-04-21T05:12:00.000-07:00

I love this!

My blog hopping is all about looking for new paper crafts now a days.

I love that people have more of a imagination than I do.

I found this on Pinterest.

I joined, but since I am such a computer dummy I can't figure out how to pin and pic.

So I save them and you get to see them.

Stay tuned for more ....

2011-04-17T05:37:00.000-07:00

It is Spring and I got a itch. I am ready and dying to go junkin. I need a road trip. Hit the back roads and hunt for antique/junk shops. I love it! Now all I need is time. But with spring comes alot of events. Hubby gets really busy in spring. And every spring I get the itch. We visited Gardendale Flea Mall last weekend, but it didn't do it. I need a weekend.

We both enjoy junkin and the time alone.

We rarely find great deals but we are together and love the hunt. We enjoy just riding. I guess I can say we enjoy each other company. For a few days anyway.

So dear hubby, just a few words of advise....

When Mama aint happy, no one is happy.

Take me some where or you will have to deal with my wrath. LOL

2011-04-16T05:24:00.000-07:00

I always try and find paper works from auction and estate sales. You could say I am nosey or I love to read what was written before. Hand written. I have letters from my relatives that has passed. I always ask for something that is written by their own hand. When my aunt Inez passed a few years ago my aunt Ann gave me a letter that their sister Emily had written to Inez in the 50's. It was a treasure since I never met Emily, she died before I was born. I treasure these letters, written by their own hands. They sat and put thought into each word. It was the only way to communicate. Phone calls were rare, letters and the written word was a way to keep family and friend close. Why did Inez keep that letter? She had it for over 50 years. Because it meant something to her, a sister that had went on before her.

A memory. So today I am sharing this autograph book I found at an estate sale a few weeks ago. I will continue to buy these items, when I can find them, because eventually they will be osculate.

2011-04-12T17:02:00.000-07:00

Please check out my friends blog and her new piece of art.

http://blockheadarts.blogspot.com/

She designs her art with recycled paper and gameboards. She always has a story to go along with her art. This is a new piece and I saw it first hand this afternoon. It is called Mama said... The biggest piece says mama said eat your peas. I love this one cause I was the only one sitting at the table hours later, because I never ate my peas. I spit them in my milk, and they made me drink my milk...YUCK! I hid them in my pocket, in my napkin, and in my closed fist. It never worked. And I still to this day don't like peas. So she is asking for your mama stories, your mama ism. Just check out her blog and leave your comment. And check her out on facebook too. I believe I can talk her into having a comment drawing for a free piece of art. So leave her some good ones and knock her off her block.....lol

2011-04-12T06:08:00.000-07:00

Just a few shots of my family from the womenless fashion show. Enjoy the view.

2011-04-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

FUNNY SATURDAY!!!!

One of these Boys will wear this wig and a dress for a very

worthy cause tonight.

We will be volunteering at a fundraiser for CASA ( court appointed special advocate for children) And a womanless fashion show.

Stay tuned for pic, sometime tomorrow or Monday...

This is going to be so funny!

2011-04-06T19:21:00.000-07:00

* Medical Update*

All is well, everyone went back to work and school.

Boy, that was a bad virus.

5 to 7 days of bathroom time.

Phew!

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Over the weekend I ask Dear Daughter where was

the jar with the hotel soap. I need to add to it.

She commented that I was a hoarder.

I don't think I am a hoarder. I put things in jars cause I like the look.

I like jars!

I started collecting buttons and they are usually found at estate sales in jars.

I love red and so alot of my jars have red lids.

The blue Bottles, remind me of the ocean.

I have even started adding jars into the pantry.

Okay, maybe keeping hotel soap is alittle strange. But what do you put in jars? Is it strange or odd. Post a comment and let us know.

2011-04-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

Please excuse a pause in post for a few days

due to the stomach virus that has taken hold of my household.

2011-03-31T05:32:00.000-07:00

Good Morning

Join me and we will stroll through the shop.

Isn't this blue color a happy color?

I see it all over.

And birds and nesting have hit a all time high.

Check out the department shops.

And then come by and check us out.

We have over 15 vendors and they all have

a different personality.

And a different junkin style.

So we have something for everyone.

What color do you dream in?

Once again

"BLUE"

just a different shade.

Turquoise

This bed room was painted many years ago.

She was way before her time....

And last but not least I have a new vendor.

Two sisters

One paints and restores furniture and creates wonderful floral wreaths and arrangements.

The other sister sews.

She has the most beautiful tote bags/ purses, pin cushions, stuffed bunny's and amazing needlework.

Enjoy your day!

2011-03-30T05:39:00.000-07:00

Kite Day

We have a family in our community that host Kite Day each year.

It just happened to fall around Olivia's

Birthday, this year.

So I decorated a little table, just for her.

This is what I wanted to spotlight.

Check out the center piece, all made with paper products.

It took all of a few hours to put together and very little cash.

2011-03-29T06:49:00.000-07:00

A new adventure for me.

Starts tonight.

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Two Funky junky chicks Is a monthly girls night out social, hosted by jerri wood and Tonya hadder. Bring your favorite non alcoholic beverage and create along with Jerri and Tonya as they show you step by step project’s. Each 4th Tuesday we will meet at Dry Creek Antiques At 6:30 Our first craft night will be Tuesday March 29th Cost is $10.00 Bring (3 ) X-large or larger (solid )T-shirts, In your color choice and a pair of scissors. You may contact us for sign up 205-527-9024 ( Jerri ) Jerriwood4@yahoo.com 205-790-2330 ( Tonya) Hadder4@gmail.com

2011-03-27T06:27:00.001-07:00

Reality Check

Sometimes Life is messy. Our Life has been in a "Drama" state for many years. And it had became a part of life. We did not let anyone into our life, you might see what was going on. Hubby and I have retreated to our room to give them a sense of family. I am struggling a bit this weekend. Trying to cope with the Reality of our life. The change . We have so many responsibilities, each one pulling in different directions. Trying to cover up that our family life is in turmoil, isn't easy. I am a emotional wreak, in need of prayer. I am not one to talk about my problems, I would rather hold them in. So please don't ask, it is hard enough to write this. Just pray for us, we alone praying has kelp us a float. But today I am asking for my prayer warrior to stand tall and join us in praying.

2011-03-25T05:32:00.000-07:00

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/08/make-a-turquoise-beaded-chandelier/I am amazed that these look so good. But this one is made from paperclips.
The ones below are made from mardi gras beads and paint and the wire baskets. Great craft for a rainy weekend....

2011-03-24T07:02:00.000-07:00

Oh, the boys really are enjoying being outside the last week. We have the perfect yard and as you can tell it is full of toys and fun stuff. Ky is playing T-ball again this year, so Malik works him out almost every afternoon.

He is such a good big brother. ( sometimes)

Toot is still too little to join in, so he hangs back with Nanny and we cheer them on.

2011-03-23T05:29:00.000-07:00

ESTATE SALE

It was a great one.

The lady was a collector of everything.

I over heard people talking about her going to sales and Thrift stores often.

(Daily)

I went back on Saturday afternoon and got more. Not big expensive stuff, but things I like.

It seems she liked Christmas, and I got many boxes of ornaments and more Santa's too.

I intend to sell the pins, one day. But for now I took them home. Much much more to come. I over heard, there will be another sale in May, seems this is just the surface of her goodies. Does this mean she was a Horder? It was all clean and neat. Is this me in years to come. I tend to take alot home and pack it away for that one day. One day I will redecorate this room and use it...One day I will wear this pin....One day I can sell this after I enjoy it awhile....One day......

2011-03-21T05:49:00.000-07:00

Spring is in the air!

And this weekend was beautiful.

I talked Hubby into riding around.

Although, we needed to cut the grass, weed the flower beds, paint the outdoor furniture, prepare to start up the pool, there is a few loads of clothes that need to be done, the car needs a good cleaning and much much more.

We decided to jump in the car, drop the top and ride.

Ride with the wind.

I, so enjoy my car. I still enjoy riding with the top down. I believe I will always love it!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend!

PS- This quilt is soooo spring.

Makes me smile.

2011-03-19T05:37:00.000-07:00

Just a corner of my world

I love the color combination of red and turquoise.

Spring is in full bloom in Alabama.

Yesterday at 5,

just after work,

it was 78 degrees and beautiful.

I dropped the top and took the long way home.

I love, Love , Love this weather.

I might just leave town after work today.

I get off at 2 today.

And the sky has the beautiful turquoise color, and I am going to look for red birds.

Enjoy your weekend!