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Keeping It Simple - Embroidered Door Stop for Spring

While out one day a few weeks ago my mother and I saw some really cute little door stop decorations done in an Easter theme. I love the fresh spring air flowing through the house but I always have to use a door stop to keep my front door from swinging shut. In the past I have used a fabric covered brick...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Apr 26 2013
Keeping It Simple - Burlap Wreath for Spring

We had our first really nice day here today in what seems like forever. And tomorrow is supposed to be even better. Maybe those 8 foot piles of pushed snow will finally melt. So, with spring in the air the mood struck to create some new things for the front porch. Since I have no car right now I went...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Mar 22 2013
Keeping It Simple - Gone Fishing In-the-hoop

Our third granddaughter is not a sit in the corner type. She is always in motion. On top of that being the third little girl in her family we are always struggling with gift ideas. The other two are not hard on things so they have lots of little girl toys. At two though she loves Elmo and his fish- Dorothy...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Feb 15 2013
Keeping it Simple - Easy treat bags for Valentine's Day

I love hearts so Valentine's Day is one of my favorite days of the year. And it is right around the corner you know. Since it is snowing and super cold out today I decided to get a head start on the day for love. My granddaughter has already told me several times recently what her favorite treat...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Jan 25 2013
Ann's Valentine Gift to You

I have been doing this blog for nearly 4 years and I still love doing it. I would never have thought that I would ever say that!!! When I first started, I figured I had about 6 to 8 ideas in me and then it would be over with. At this time, I have completed 108 of them. Geeze, I may have done more laundry...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on Fri, Jan 25 2013
Keeping It Simple: Soothing Boo Bags aka Rice Heat Therapy Bags

Today's blog started out on my stocking stuffer list but I was just in the mood to try one after finding an old package of rice in the back of the pantry this week. So, I went ahead and made a couple with washable covers in the theme of Halloween. Rice therapy bags can be heated in the microwave...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Thu, Nov 15 2012
Keeping It Simple - Embroidered Book Slings

Do your kids love to read? Ours do, but keeping track of the library books can be a challenge. And while our daughter was reorganizing their schoolroom area she wanted a reading nook and a place to keep those library books. Here is what we came up with: The original idea came from this site and there...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Sep 14 2012
Keeping It Simple - Is it a Snake or a Caterpillar?

Now, here is a fun idea, complete with designs to make it, that would make a great stocking stuffer or busy bag learning toy for any preschooler on your list. My daughter was looking for ideas one day and came across one of these cute little guys that had been made with colored felt squares. When she...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Aug 24 2012
Still another Stash - And I am proud of it!

I have never thought of myself as a collector of any sort. I never collected stamps or coins (unless you count the jug of pennies that I used to keep) or anything of value, limited or otherwise. However, embroidery changes your life in so many ways. If you did not catch my last blog on your stash of...

Posted to The Avid Embroiderer (Weblog) by pat71896 on Fri, Jun 8 2012
Keeping It Simple - Keeping Track of the Camera Lens Cover (and more)

My daughters and I love to take pictures. With digital cameras we take lots and lots. However with three little ones almost always in tow one big problem I now encounter is keeping track of the lens cover. And Andrea is always looking for hers, digging in the diaper bag or checking all the tabletops...

Posted to The Memory Book (Weblog) by db1921 on Fri, Jun 1 2012

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