Its Raining Its Pouring the Old Man is Snoring????

It's raining here today!

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This is so Peaceful takes away the "glooms"

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Love this photo..wants me to walk in there and see whats up the hill??

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Found this craft site that I really like called  "Craft Passion"
it has tons of free tutorials and directions
to make a ton of crafts...like this cutest "Bunny Sachet"
I seen it over on "Poppy's" blog

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Every Girl Needs To read This

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Aren't these gorgeous. Check out Agi Decor'ates to see more!

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Birthdays- Skylines- the Marina & Beach

My daughter had a birthday. :)

The sky over the ocean it looks like rain but there is none 

Took a drive down to Seal Beach today its only 1 1/2 miles from my house so not a long drive. Hubby and I went out for a pancake breakfast at the 
local IHOP and had their cinnamon apple pancakes...yummy
then drove around the marina and beach....

a lot of the beach houses have glass balcony's
to shield from the ocean winds

this is a restaurant that has been here
along the beach forever. They have this huge fish
and airplane on it

a lot of the trees in the parkside
along the beach are very curved and appealing
to the eyes

this house is one of my favorites and
is across the street from the beach

one the huge boats in the marina 

this is my hubby's favorite boat

ahh we can dream...


That's all for today............................

Check this out it is an amazing idea


http://www.wimp.com/lightenup 

Some Crafting Projects Simple and Quick

I love this! It is made of denim and burlap. Over at "The Scrape Shoppe"
she shows you how to make it in an easy to follow tutorial. 

Ok these are really unique who would of thought to make this
out of Pepsi cans and the backs are dimes...get the "how to" here

This is so simple and cute, over at "You Seriously Made That"
she put together this pair of felt earrings. It takes no time
at all check out the tutorial here 

Contest Give-Away

I'm having a CONTEST on my "Crochetoholic's Place Blog." Be sure and hop on
over there for a FREE chance to win these cool earrings in celebration of my 100th follower...I'll have one here too when I hit 100..

I will be having another contest on "Dabookladysreadinglife Blog" 
for 2 E books donated for the contest...so keep up on there to 
get the future details... 

******Etsy Spotlights******

                       Back in June I told you about "Etsy Spotlights"
                                but I never got any posted in 2011, 
                      so I am starting off 2012 with my 1st "Spotlight"!!!

                                  What is it you ask?

      Well it is a "spotlight" of one Esty shop a month that is creative, immaginative, and has some interesting and unique "eye candy" for you to browse around and buy. Some people that do not have an Etsy shop but have a crafting URL where you sell your "handicrafts" are welcome too!!

***January***

Etsy Spotlight Shop

 "ByHooks4u"

Crochet Heirlooms

This month's Etsy “Spotlight” shop is

“ByHooks4U”

25” Coffee/Mocha Doily

**“ByHooks4U”

I have been following this shop for some time.

The designer, Vikki Hooks, yes that is her real name, has an

 assortment of lovely crochet Doilies

all handmade in crochet cotton thread.

They come in various colors, sizes, and shapes

with several different styles.

Vikki’s work is impeccable and her finished doilies are gorgeous.

She also takes special orders made personally just for you!

These doilies are so beautiful and made so well,

that I am sure they

will end up as part of your heirlooms!

Vikki is offering a 

“Special” 

FREE SHIPPING 

[within the USA] 

until the end of this month! 

Don’t hesitate a minute longer hop right on over there,

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ByHooks4u?page=1

 and see for yourself the wonderful work

she does with crochet thread!!!

                          “Handmade Crochet Purple Very Textured Doily”

**“ByHooks4U”

And be sure to hop on over to

“ByHooks4U” blog too! 

**Please note that on the monthly "Spotlight" posts there may be photos of your work shown.

Be assured that I will always link back to your shop and give you total credit for your work. 

If this is a problem and you do not want your photos shown on PBDesigns, please notify 

me by email and I will remove the photos.  Thank-you, DaCraftyLady

In order for me to get to know you and "spotlight" you need to leave
a comment here and/or send me an email telling me a little about 
your shop, what's unique about your crafts, how you got started, 
what inspires you, and anything else you feel will attract buyers to 
your store.

Each month I will post about 1 store and keep a link to you on my sidebar for my visitors to hop over to your place. And be sure to let me know if you will be offering any "specials" if they mention they found you at "Etsy Spotlights".

I also want to hear back from you if you received any more traffic because of your "spotlight" appearence on PBDesigns. :)

Looking forward to meeting all you Etsy sellers!!! Leave your comments today and be sure to "follow" PBDesigns.

From Ward"s Wish Look 1934 Book

This is a glimpse at the 1934 Wards "Wish Book" I am amazed to see the styles and 

the prices. Makes you feel a little envious of those days and those styles huh? I

know I do...I hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane....

WARD'S 1934 WISH BOOK! 

From a Montgomery Ward 1934 

spring/summer 

mail order 64 page circular. 

Here's Some Trendy Items From Days Gone By. Enjoy! :)

I love these dresses

play wear

hmmm I don't think anyone wears these
anymore?

high on the foot shoes

check out the prices

wow ice boxes

Gas irons???

selling chicks????

Some Fun Crafts for the Little Ones

Good Morning all...
It is sunny here today but a little on the cooler side... :(  better than snow I guess..

 I thought these were so clever and cute..they are actually switch plates....easy to make..

see instructions here.

Look how easy and cleaver these little "bottle boats" are to make for any little one

you could even throw in your GI Joe's.... :) Also a good way to make use of those plastic bottles we all seem to accumulate...directions on "how tos" here...

I love this idea, any little girl would it on her bed. And its such an easy craft to 

do... see the easy to follow directions here...

All you need are streamers found at any party store and scissors and tape, now how simple is that? 

Here's an easy "Bubble Blower" using a plastic cup...too cute..see how here

I saw the coolest way to use plastic bottles over on "playfully learning's blog" and also over at "child central station blog," these are so simple and really look like a lot of fun..I want to try one, don't you????

A great way to make those LONG bubbles...lol...see all the details at "HowDoesShe?.com"

Of course there a lot of things around the house you can use like:

   Straws of all sizes, Open end of an empty plastic soda bottle (blowing through the thin end),                Fly swatters, Trash pan with open slats,  Small or large funnels

Make a "Basic Bubble Solution":

• 1 part liquid dish soap
• 2 parts water

For colored bubbles, add:

• 1 part washable paint

Another recipe for homemade bubbles is as follows:

• 1 cup dishwashing soap
• 6 cups of water
• 1 tablespoon of glycerin (makes stronger bubbles for bubble-blowing activities)

For colored bubbles, try adding a few drops of some food coloring.

Check out more at  www.childcare.net 

Have fun .....