I don't think that the plants in East Tennessee for the memo that it is still winter...
My favorite tree on the ETSU campus, this tall, beautiful magnolia, is already blooming! Come on, tree, it is only February 9th!
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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thanksgiving Weekend
What a nice, relaxing holiday weekend we have had!
My husband, son, and I have lounged about for most of the weekend... We spend Thanksgiving day with both of our families... My in-laws for lunch, and my parents for dinner! My sister-in-law was in with her adorable family, and Benjamin (my little kiddo) got to sit at the kids table for the first time!

And yes, that is my niece on the right in a bikini top and pajamas... she was a mermaid for Thanksgiving! Love those girls so much!!
We also found out that one of my cousins is expecting a baby in May! Another new baby to add to this mix!
In soap/Etsy news, my Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale is still going on, and will be active until Monday at 11:59pm. Make sure you stop by my shop to check out all of my stock at 20% off (and all of my fall-themed stock at 35% off)!
Have a wonderful week, darlings!
My husband, son, and I have lounged about for most of the weekend... We spend Thanksgiving day with both of our families... My in-laws for lunch, and my parents for dinner! My sister-in-law was in with her adorable family, and Benjamin (my little kiddo) got to sit at the kids table for the first time!

And yes, that is my niece on the right in a bikini top and pajamas... she was a mermaid for Thanksgiving! Love those girls so much!!
We also found out that one of my cousins is expecting a baby in May! Another new baby to add to this mix!
In soap/Etsy news, my Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale is still going on, and will be active until Monday at 11:59pm. Make sure you stop by my shop to check out all of my stock at 20% off (and all of my fall-themed stock at 35% off)!
Have a wonderful week, darlings!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Craft Tutorial: Feather Quill Pen
For years, I have always loved the idea of writing letters and cards and poems with a real feather quill, dipping the ink in an ink pot and scribbling away... And I finally made it happen! I made my own feather quill!
Do you want to make one, too?
Then good! You are in the right place!
Supplies:
A feather (I used a big fake one from my hobby store.)
A quill nib (found in the calligraphy section, near the paint supplies)
Electrical tape
Ribbon
Scissors
Pliers
Hot glue gun with glue sticks
1. I first started by measuring out my feather's ends to "feel" like a pen in my hand, which turned out to be about half of the wire at the end. I folded it over using the pliers and used the electrical tape to tape the ends together.
2. After wrapping the tape down most of the wire, I attached the quill nib with hot glue and wrapped over the top with more tape.
3. I wrapped the tape over the wire about 3 more times to get the approximate thickness of a
regular pen.
4. Using hot glue, I wrapped my ribbon over the tape.
And that's it! Super easy, and the pen works great! You can find loads of ink in a variety of colors in your local hobby store, or you can buy ink on Etsy! Here is a store that sells scented ink... Guess who might be getting some of it in her stocking at Christmas?!? :o)
Happy Crafting!
Do you want to make one, too?
Then good! You are in the right place!
Supplies:
A feather (I used a big fake one from my hobby store.)
A quill nib (found in the calligraphy section, near the paint supplies)
Electrical tape
Ribbon
Scissors
Pliers
Hot glue gun with glue sticks
1. I first started by measuring out my feather's ends to "feel" like a pen in my hand, which turned out to be about half of the wire at the end. I folded it over using the pliers and used the electrical tape to tape the ends together.
2. After wrapping the tape down most of the wire, I attached the quill nib with hot glue and wrapped over the top with more tape.
3. I wrapped the tape over the wire about 3 more times to get the approximate thickness of a
4. Using hot glue, I wrapped my ribbon over the tape.
And that's it! Super easy, and the pen works great! You can find loads of ink in a variety of colors in your local hobby store, or you can buy ink on Etsy! Here is a store that sells scented ink... Guess who might be getting some of it in her stocking at Christmas?!? :o)
Happy Crafting!
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