tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post1823467079922939407..comments2024-03-21T08:48:51.161-07:00Comments on PINK PAPER COTTAGE: Strips, poinsettias and tea pocketsMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-73288471372353960232019-12-07T19:57:44.253-08:002019-12-07T19:57:44.253-08:00Sorry, Marilyn, I didn't see your last comment...Sorry, Marilyn, I didn't see your last comment before I answered above. I'm glad you looked up Elton John's song, I was hoping some would if you hadn't heard it before. Wasn't it fun and thanks again for your nice visit, there really is nothing like sleeping in your own bed..Happy Weekend..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-80724931253238374362019-12-07T19:44:58.649-08:002019-12-07T19:44:58.649-08:00Thanks for the visit, Marilyn. I thought I had it ...Thanks for the visit, Marilyn. I thought I had it all squared away after last Christmas in getting rid of things. I thought I did so well but when I opened the boxes this year, how did it all come back?!! I love that mantle piece too. We bought it years ago in an antique shop but you could make one easily. It is quite simple. I was rushing trying to get it all done and after posting I was looking at the garland and it was pure ugly. I have redone it and like it much better. I got the garland from Trader Joe's and the price is really right except it did go up $1 from last year, but to get a good drape on it it is almost impossible because of the sturdy stems left on, I found that just laying it and letting the branches hang over the edge works much better. It will be shown again . Hope you have having fun and Happy Weekend. xxoxJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-83399907513354260122019-12-02T12:28:13.399-08:002019-12-02T12:28:13.399-08:00Marilyn: Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and...Marilyn: Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and got to share it with your son. Ours was the best and we even got snow. Hope the same happens for Christmas. I am so far behind, but trying not to stress and so far, so good..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-56238581308448402492019-12-01T23:05:03.992-08:002019-12-01T23:05:03.992-08:00Thank you Nancy! I loved using the paper strips fo...Thank you Nancy! I loved using the paper strips for my cards... alot like strip quilting which I love too! Those are my favorite cards I think. MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-17754394552697589902019-11-29T18:32:28.626-08:002019-11-29T18:32:28.626-08:00Hi! How fun that you got to craft with your siste...Hi! How fun that you got to craft with your sister. Your cards are lovely. I liked the idea of using the left over for strips on the cards. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-9295996642460541242019-11-22T18:24:13.714-08:002019-11-22T18:24:13.714-08:00Thanks again for another sweet visit, Marilyn. I&#...Thanks again for another sweet visit, Marilyn. I'm still looking for the star for the top but what I did find is a little blue moon and a tiny Tweetie Bird, both have such sweet memories connected to them of when Jake was a baby so might just use those as tree toppers. I will be putting out another post before Thanksgiving but I will wish you a Happy one just the same..Happy Weekend..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-17508164546459551972019-11-18T20:16:58.316-08:002019-11-18T20:16:58.316-08:00Oh my goodness Marilyn, soo soo much delight in th...Oh my goodness Marilyn, soo soo much delight in this post! I'm so thankful your sister got to come and spend time with you and create such beautiful pieces of art! The wreaths are gorgeous! And of course the Christmas cards, I know are AMAZING, having oohed and ahhed over the package in the mail I received from you! And I just love those tea pouches, they are the cutest idea! And all your themed journals and notepads are gorgeous! Love the vintage touch you add to everything... truly paper crafting is an art with you, you really have such a gift with creating with paper! Your post has inspired me (as did your amazing package) and I've been in the craft room, and got a few creative juices flowing, which felt great! Winter is about the only season I have time to craft, so I'm taking advantage of it! Much love to you sweet friend, thanks again for all the wonderful inspiration! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-41570336523757827622019-11-18T14:43:44.557-08:002019-11-18T14:43:44.557-08:00Wow thank you Kim! I used to sew sew sew and quilt...Wow thank you Kim! I used to sew sew sew and quilt, etc. But got into the papercrafting world and I was a goner! I still love fabric.. and try to incorporate it sometimes into my paper crafting by adding bits and scraps to my projects. Making cards is so fun.. each one is like a little piece of artwork.. and if I spend alot of time on a card, then it becomes my "friend" and hard for me to send it out to someone else! But I do... so can share my love that way. Try it.. you'll love it. Tons of YouTube videos out there are how to start making simple cards, and then working your way up from there. I'm addicted to all the GORGEOUS stunning papers out there, and tend to hoard them! I'll try to find your FB page! MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-8183729857750162512019-11-18T14:00:48.863-08:002019-11-18T14:00:48.863-08:00Marilyn, you are a fabulously talented crafter! I&...Marilyn, you are a fabulously talented crafter! I'm so impressed with your beautiful paper crafts. I think they're wonderful. I don't really play with paper, but boy you've inspired me to try some. Maybe I'll make some cards of my own. In the meantime, I'm going to share you work on my FB page!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-5659505105665973232019-11-16T14:34:48.116-08:002019-11-16T14:34:48.116-08:00Hi again Judy! As always, I loved visiting you at ...Hi again Judy! As always, I loved visiting you at your blog! I can imagine you're chomping at the bit to get to your Christmas decorating! But.. your Fall and Thanksgiving decor is so wonderful, I wouldn't want to miss it! I bet your table will look fantastic for your family's Thanksgiving dinner. Hugs to you! MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-45571897961856120892019-11-14T10:47:33.793-08:002019-11-14T10:47:33.793-08:00Thanks for your visit and sweet words, Marilyn. I ...Thanks for your visit and sweet words, Marilyn. I appreciate all the kind things my friends are all saying. Friends are a very important part of a happy life. I am so excited to get going for Christmas and this year I wouldn't have minded traveling as it would have let me get started earlier but we will have such a fun time and tomorrow is another day..Happy Thursday my friend..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-20769791475517081402019-11-09T14:16:03.532-08:002019-11-09T14:16:03.532-08:00Judy, hi there.... yes it was so fun "playing...Judy, hi there.... yes it was so fun "playing" that weekend with my sister. We don't get together to do that often enough. Lucky if we do it once a year, usually in October or so. And YOU are very artistic! Love your painted Santas and the way you decorate your home with such love and detail. And being with family at TG is the very best! Glad your kids are coming so you don't have to travel. This will be our first year of traveling during TG for awhile.. and hope the snows don't come until after we get home! Have a great weekend! MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-13147870294234813142019-11-09T14:06:12.865-08:002019-11-09T14:06:12.865-08:00Hi Marilyn. Wow, you have been busy. You are so ta...Hi Marilyn. Wow, you have been busy. You are so talented and have such a pretty way of putting it all together. What fun to be able to work with your sister. I love your new picture, so cute..Thanks for your visit. I am trying to get some things done around here also, but not as artistic as yours. I'm glad you will spend time with your family this Thanksgiving. I'm really looking forward to our visit from the kids. It's fun for them to come here as we are the ones who usually do the traveling..Happy Weekend..xxoJudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-27759482047266122142019-11-04T17:11:25.978-08:002019-11-04T17:11:25.978-08:00Thank you Kris. Aren't those tea pouches just ...Thank you Kris. Aren't those tea pouches just adorable? I'm in love with them! Everyone I know, who drinks tea, will get one this year! My sister and I had such a fun time making things. Wish we could do it more often. We are lucky to do it once a year. She still works at her and her husband's business, so she is super busy all the time. They have the business for sale, so hope and pray it sells so she can let down some and relax more and enjoy life more. You have a great week too! xoxo MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-79858201966919381192019-11-04T17:09:48.516-08:002019-11-04T17:09:48.516-08:00Hi Doreen.. Last time I looked at IG, you were tra...Hi Doreen.. Last time I looked at IG, you were traveling again! I find time to do things because I'm home all the time!! Don't go many places, but HAVE managed to do a couple of fun things this summer, despite the sadness of losing two very special people. I'm doing as well as can be expected. Crafting keeps my mind and soul busy and comforted, so I'm probably doing it more than usual! I'm trying to keep Christmases more and more simple each year so I don't drive myself crazy the last couple of weeks! Take care.. miss your blogs posts! MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-45342630604487565502019-11-04T17:07:47.978-08:002019-11-04T17:07:47.978-08:00Stephanie... I think of you often too and wonder h...Stephanie... I think of you often too and wonder how you are doing. Yes.. those craft fairs will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit! I usually don't start so early on cards, but the bug just hit me early this year, so I'm all done and can think now of other fun gifts to make! I am doing pretty well.. and think of you every time I'm at my kitchen sink!! as I have 4 of your most DARLING teacup mug mats hanging right there under my little shelf that holds glasses and "what nots". Those little mug mats are just so so darling and I love them so much. Hope you are doing well too and enjoying your sweet family. xoxoxo MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-79451141767656524662019-11-04T17:05:36.326-08:002019-11-04T17:05:36.326-08:00Thank you Ellen. I enjoy it so much! MarilynThank you Ellen. I enjoy it so much! MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-17466976380859125642019-11-04T17:05:10.509-08:002019-11-04T17:05:10.509-08:00Connie, there really isn't anywhere around her...Connie, there really isn't anywhere around here in Madras for that sort of thing (classes). The little gift shop that I had some of my things in, was so perfect! But now she is moving and hasn't reopened yet. She may not even open in time for Christmas. But..... she DOES want to have classes there. Hers is not a craft store but a gift shop, but she loves vintage and crafty things, and has asked me to each some classes on papercrafting, and she will find others for other sorts of crafts, like mixed media, wood signs, or whatever else. She knows alot of people in this town! So I may do that.. might be kind of fun, as long as the classes are smallish and I can earn a little bit from it, for my time, and I will more than likely furnish most of the supplies. We'll see what happens! Hugs... MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-8484870531046254122019-11-04T17:02:39.061-08:002019-11-04T17:02:39.061-08:00Connie.. praying for Steve at this very moment. It...Connie.. praying for Steve at this very moment. It's 5:01 p.m. on Monday. I prayed for God's Grace for both of you. He's a brave man to go through those chemo sessions. Thank you also for your encouraging words. Love and hugs... MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-45281578972232135952019-11-04T11:15:52.821-08:002019-11-04T11:15:52.821-08:00P.S. I see nothing wrong with you promoting your b...P.S. I see nothing wrong with you promoting your business on your blog. It's your blog and we love seeing your beautiful paper crafts. You're very talented. <br />Have a sweet day! <br />We are leaving in a few minutes to start another chemo session . . . please keep my Steve in your prayers.<br />Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-81358463937643075202019-11-04T11:12:51.589-08:002019-11-04T11:12:51.589-08:00Marilyn, I think that your creations are marvelous...Marilyn, I think that your creations are marvelous. What I am wondering is, have you ever thought of finding a shop that would allow you to come in and give classes. I did this for a while 15 or so years ago and the shopkeeper provided the space, booked the people attending and I promoted her products and the ladies taking the classes bought their supplies from her. I was making $15 to $25 dollars for each person attending depending on the length of the classes and she was selling products. It was a win-win and a nice little business for both of us. Most classes had an average of 8 ladies and it was so much fun :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-41097344376272411792019-11-03T09:17:35.062-08:002019-11-03T09:17:35.062-08:00Time is flying and you are so smart to get going o...Time is flying and you are so smart to get going on making your cards and crafts for Christmas. I love the little tea pouches. So sweet. All your cards and the wreaths you and your sister made came out beautiful. Great job Marilyn. Have a great new week.<br />Hugs,<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-53392646499262483852019-11-02T20:39:12.085-07:002019-11-02T20:39:12.085-07:00You are incredible Marilyn! I don’t know how you f...You are incredible Marilyn! I don’t know how you find the time to do SOOOO much, and everything is so pretty. <br /><br />It’s great that you’re so organized too, so you’re not going nuts in December (like me lol). <br /><br />Sounds like you’re well. I’m so glad. /).<br /><br />xzzDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-60221307115808839732019-11-02T20:34:11.260-07:002019-11-02T20:34:11.260-07:00You have been a busy little bee, my friend. And oh...You have been a busy little bee, my friend. And oh, what lovely treasures you have made! My mom and I went to a large Craft Fair today and it has put me in the holiday spirit. It's hard to believe Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner.<br /><br />I trust you are well, dear Marilyn. I have missed you and your beautiful blog. Sending hugs your way!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6181382386833074929.post-53721401449213788602019-11-02T06:19:44.277-07:002019-11-02T06:19:44.277-07:00Your Christmas cards are so pretty! You sure do am...Your Christmas cards are so pretty! You sure do amazing work - such a talent you have!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.com