Patterns for a Spring Day

I love cute little things-little dogs, little surprises and these silly little patterns. I haven't been able to find out what year they were made in but I'm thinking 1930's by the shape of the animals. They are just too cute for words.

This little guy flying a kite is perfect for the blustery April weather. 

How adorable are these little guys? The kitten looks very concerned.

Okay-is it just me or does this pup and kitten look like they are up to something?

I really hope someone stitches up these frisky little guys, they are too much to pass up!

Showing Off

I love learning new things-don't you? There are so many great blogs, videos and tutorials out there. These are just a few of my favorites.

I adore Floresita and her owl video is just as cute as she is.

I have been wanting to make a lightbox forever! Indie Icing has a great tutorial. If I knew it was this easy, I would have done it a long time ago.

 I love the blog over at Craftzine.com. They are so inspiring. Right now they have a recipe for  coconut mango pancakes. Do you hear me people? COCONUT MANGO! YUM! I am so going to make these pancakes this weekend.

For a great tutorial thread, check out thelongthread.com for their top 100 tutorials of 2009. So much good stuff!

Well there  you have it! A lot of great ideas and wonderful inspiration. Now get on out there and make something!

Tie One On Tuesday

Oh boy! Do I have some good stuff for you today! A few cocktails to put in your  Easter basket. These drinks will have you hopping down the bunnie trail in no time.

I do not recommend hiding these Easter eggs in the backyard-unless you want drunk animals and angry adults screaming for their cocktail.

The Easter Egg
Ingredients:
1 oz Blue Curacao
1 oz white creme de cacao
Half and Half
Pour the Blue Curacao and Creme de Cacao over ice cubes
Float the Half and Half on top to taste
The Blue Curacao makes is a wonderful bright blue egg.

I love chocolate Easter bunnies. I love to eat the ears off of them and then I'm done-I've eaten the good part. . If you are sensitive to the plight of the chocolate Easter bunny then mix this cocktail instead.

The Chocolate Easter Bunny
Ingredients:
1.0 tsp Cherry Liqueur
1.5 oz Brown Creme de Cacao
0.5 oz Vodka
1.0 tsp Chocolate Syrup
Shake vodka and creme de cacao with ice. Strain over ice in a cocktail glass. Float chocolate syrup and cherry liqueur.

I love Jelly Beans-except for the black ones. I always pick those out and give them to OMP. YUCK! They make me shiver just thinking about their grossness but because some of you out there like the taste of satan-I give you the Jelly Bean Cockail.

Jelly Bean Shooter
Ingredients:
1/2 oz blackberry brandy or grenadine
1/2 oz anisette or sambuca
1/2 oz Southern Comfort
Pour the brandy or grenadine into a shot glass
Float the anisette or sambuca on top of the first layer
Float the Southern Comfort on the next layer

These Easter concoctions will not only have you seeing little pink bunnies but I'm betting there might be a few pink elephants dancing around your head.   Bottoms up~

Hopping Down the Bunny Trail

What a wonderful time of year. Spring is here! New beginnings are brewing and what better way to celebrate the season than with a few classic movies.

The most noteable Easter classic is Easter Parade with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. The day before Easter, Astaire's character loses his dance partner and object of his affection.  To prove to everyone and himself that his partner is not important to him, he takes a new protege and vows to make her a star. The music and the costumes are beautiful. It really is a happy movie with happy songs and settings. It's good for the whole family.

Speaking of good for the whole family-Here comes Peter Cotton Tail is a great animated treat that will have you thinking about your own childhood. I love stop motion animation and Rankin and Bass never disappoint. The story is very simple-it's the story of Peter Cottontail and all the goodies that come along with Easter. Danny Kaye and Paul Frees lend their voices to this wonderful classic.

I'm not sure what it is with Chuck Heston and biblical movies but he does a great job at them. Ben Hur is a great example of this , it is without a doubt Mr. Heston at his finest.  Ben Hur is a wealthy merchant who, not by his own fault is sent to the gallows. Time does not heal all wounds and hatred is still in his heart, until a certain day (don't want to spoil it for ya). The chariot scene has been touted as one of the most breathtaking scenes in all cinema history. There is a silent version of this movie and the above scene is equally as moving. I highly suggest both.

If Ben Hur isn't your speed but you still want some Heston, then pick up The Ten Commandments.  This movie is completely over the top but still beautiful and when Moses says, "Let my people go!" I still get chills.

Well, there ya go!  A few Spring holiday classics for your viewing pleasure.  Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some Easter baskets to raid-those chocolate bunny ears aren't gonna eat themselves!

Scrappy Dog Sunday!

Have you been by The Scrappy Dog Society group on Flickr? No? Well, here's a little sampling of what you are missing.

Sweet Mia

Eeeep! Lucy! Looks like someone's been in the garden. I'm in love with Lucy-that little face is just too  much to resist.

This takes scrap to all new level. I'm in love!

SPIKE! Those big eyes are so adorable!

If you like what you see, come and hang out at the Scrappy Dog Society. Your little bundle of joy just might be next on Scrappy Dog Sunday! Until next week-Lola says-BARK (which is later gator in dog)

Feel Good Friday!

Are you feeling it? Don't deny the love on this Feel Good Friday! Come on over and enjoy the happiness I have for you!

I am on a baking kick right now. I want to bake and decorate everything in my house. I think I am scaring OMP and the pups. If they sit for too long-I will put frosting and sprinkles on them. Who is responsible for my recent adventures in decorating? I place a little of the blame on Death By Cupcake and her beautiful cupcakes and cookies. I mean seriously-have you ever seen a cookie this cute?  I think she needs to make my 40th birthday cupcakes!

Have you checked out the blog Sew In Stitches yet? No? Well get on over there and check it out! She has some awesome give aways (that I have YET to win...but that's another story!)I'll forgiver her for loving Wake Forest cause she's so sweet and she has great taste in music.

All day long I have been hunting for this skirt and finally found it! I love anything made by madewithlovebyhannah.  Can you imagine this skirt with a cute top and pink chucks? Well, you better cause it's gonna be my spring "go to" outfit!

It's the Easter ferret, the Easter bunny's surly cousin!

Okay you crazy little bunnies! Get outside and enjoy this spring weather. Dance around, pick some flowers, paint your fingernails bright blue! Enjoy life!

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Spring Flowers

Can you believe I have more finds from the antique show? I could do a whole blog on my findings alone! For today's patterns I decided to share a little spring love. Enjoy!

She is all ready for the dance or just hitting the town with her girlfriends. 

I love monograms and think these are just too sweet for words.

This reminds me of a tiara for some reason. I love the flowers and design.

If the flowers aren't blooming in your neck of the woods yet, stitch up these pretty ones for an instant pick me up.