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Monday, July 28, 2008

I'm stopping in from my blogging break to show you a couple little birds I have been working on this week. Seems like I just can't get much done this week, so many things swirling around in my head. I did get a couple of these pincushions done just today and plan to work on more this week. These are in my etsy shop right now.

This goldfinch is one of my favorites, I love the real thing, such bright little birds:>)
But what really lives in my birdhouse? This little frog! Isn't that the cutest thing? We noticed him up on the ledge of the birdhouse about a week ago and then saw that he was hanging out the doorway to catch a little breeze yesterday. This birdhouse hangs up in my trellis, what a funny little guy! Well, I better get back to work, I'm slowly picking away at my list and hopefully will get it finished this week. I hope you all have a wonderful summer week. Enjoy it while you can, the coundown to school begins soon:>(
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35 comments:

  1. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 28, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Hi Kathy!

    Catching up with you today, and it looks like you are having a great summer!

    Your birds are adorable! Froggy in the birdhouse is so cute and you were lucky to get his photo!

    Hugs, Pat

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  2. ConnieJuly 28, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    Oh, my little cherub, those are adorable! You have much talent.......
    Smoochies,
    Connie

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  3. savvycityfarmerJuly 28, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Hi new friend...these tweets are sweet...I'm seeing that you are from Michigan....we are neighbors and I have many family and friends there...lived in GR for 15 years....


    here's a little snippet of the answer to your question on my latest post...let's chat.


    kg.....here's the skinny...which I'm not... hehe

    fruit til noon ( like the "fit for life" basics)I pick all morning at fruit, as I feel hunger


    HUMUNGOUS ( 4 cups or more) salad at about 1 or so....with everything on it...the crunchier the better...no croutons I used nuts instead....I find that Newman's is the lowest in sugar grams...zero and 1 if any...I use Newman's Creamy Ceaser and Newman's Parmesan and Roasted Garlic no lofat or nofat because the fat may have been replaced with sugar...I do not scrimp since this is my main meal for the day....at around 4 or 5 I nibble on something...refried beans with salsa,if I eat chips with that, I count out 12 chips... a bowl of green beans with almonds, a bite or two of chicken breast, a piece of cheese...what ever it is I only take a few bites till I feel satisfied....basically I go to bed a little hungry...BUT in the morning the scale is USUALLY down because of of that


    TONS of water...if I drink juice I measure 4 ozs...if I eat chocolate it's a few bites...it took from Feb 4 to late March to lose the 17.5....and from late March til now to lose the rest.

    Also included was lane swimming, light weights, crunches, Pilates legs routine...some sort of workout every day...logged in the journal and my bootstraps tied to commitment.

    Now I'm eating whole grain bread maybe every few days, a few glasses of red wine on the weekends, and chocolate maybe twice a week in very small portions.

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  4. Alice ReganJuly 28, 2008 at 4:34 PM

    We'll miss you Ms. Kathy! I adore the little birds ...and the froggie in the birdhouse. How cute is that? Enjoy your time off.

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  5. bjJuly 28, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    What precious birds....and that froggie in the birdhouse is toooo cute!
    Be sure to ck my blog tomorrow as you are the STAR.
    Love, bj

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  6. SchotzyJuly 28, 2008 at 5:47 PM

    I love your birdies! very precious, but i'm not so sure about ypur birdhouse occupant looks snaky to me!

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  7. Mrs. Cherry HeartJuly 28, 2008 at 5:50 PM

    OOOOOOOHHH Kathy the red and white birdie is way tooo CUTE!
    I love the yellow finch too, they entertain us at the feeder!

    I love the lil froggy in the birdhouse! Or is it frog house! :-)

    Enjoy your ME time!

    Miss ya,
    Hugz, Dolly

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  8. LalleeJuly 28, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Kathy, you have outdone yourself with the birdie pincushions! I just love them.

    And that little froggy was just waiting to be noticed. Cute!

    Hugs,
    Lallee

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  9. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Kathy, you always make such pretty and sweet things. I love these.

    Mr. Frog looks quite content in his new home.

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  10. ShabbyInTheCityJuly 28, 2008 at 7:38 PM

    Pincushions are great!
    I can't believe that froggie wanting to be a bird...wonder if he took flight later?

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  11. Southern Lady's VintageJuly 28, 2008 at 7:48 PM

    Love the little birdie pincushions! They are adorable!

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  12. Nancy at ManicForMosaicsJuly 28, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    Those are darling birdies! Just as sweet as could be.

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  13. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Your birdie pincushions are so sweet looking! I can't believe the frog! I've never heard of a frog-house before. That is the nicest frog dwelling I have or probably WILL ever see...LOL! Thanks for the chuckle!

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  14. toothfairyJuly 28, 2008 at 11:17 PM

    Stopped in to say hi! Love the new pincushions they are so sweet and colorful. The frog house in just to funny! Who knew opportunity would come knocking from a frog! Take good care. Hugs, Jan@daylilylane

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  15. CindyJuly 29, 2008 at 12:27 AM

    Those pincushions are beautiful!!! and that little frog is adorable! Too cute!

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  16. AnonymousJuly 29, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    I love your new little bird pincushions Kathy. The colors are beautiful. I'm trying to keep from ordering more but it may be a losing battle. LOL

    Gretchen
    birdnestcottage.typepad.com

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  17. Kim's TreasuresJuly 29, 2008 at 9:12 AM

    Your pin cushions are so sweet! I love how that frog took up residence in your bird house! It must be nice and cool in there!
    Have a great day!
    Kim

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  18. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    Kathy, these pin cushions are lovely. Can you believe how smart that frog is, he saw some lovely real estate and said "Why not?" How cute is that, enjoy your summer. Karen

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  19. LorrieJuly 29, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    I love the birdie pincushions - so bright and cheery!

    Lorrie

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  20. UnknownJuly 29, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    OH KATHY!!!!!! I love those birds!!!! I hope you will be making them continuously because I want one. Hubby wont let me buy anything til after our trip or that yellow one would be mine :(

    I LOVE froggies!!! That is the cutest thing ever!!!

    Love ya!
    Amy

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  21. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJuly 29, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Kathy,
    Those pin cushions are adorable! Makes me want to take up sewing just to be able to use one! My Mom's name was Ruby....:-).

    Love your little kermit friend. He looks so cute peaking out of your birdhouse.
    xo
    Penny
    p.s. on my painting technique on the mirror - no I had never tried it before, but when I looked at my frame with the Poppies in it, thats what it looked like they did, so I though I would give it a whirl - the worse that would have happened is that I would have had to paint it again.

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  22. BarbJuly 29, 2008 at 5:05 PM

    Hi Kathy,

    I came to visit from BJ'S blog. I have to tell you that I jumped as I was reading through your posts. The Royal Oak Antique and garage sale- I grew up in Royal Oak. Talk about a small world.

    I will be back to visit soon.

    take care,
    Barb

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  23. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageJuly 29, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    I don't even sew but I lOVE those pincushions.
    Have fun,
    ginger

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  24. DarleneJuly 29, 2008 at 8:32 PM

    Your little birdie pincushions are just adorable...sadly I don't sew...the froggy looks so cute sitting in that birdhouse...too funny!!

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  25. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneyJuly 29, 2008 at 9:10 PM

    Sweet ,sweet little birds and so cute ! You do such a good job .

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  26. SueJuly 30, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Kathy,
    What cute little birds. I wish I was more crafty.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  27. karlascottage.typepad.comJuly 30, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    You can start a whole new fad with hand painted frog houses!

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  28. JulieJuly 30, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    Those are adorable birds! I am playing catch up and visiting blogs today. I sure wish I could have gone to that antique and craft fair..it looked wonderful!

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  29. CIELOJuly 30, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    So very charming!

    cielo

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  30. CIELOJuly 30, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    So very charming!

    cielo

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  31. trishJuly 30, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    My heart skipped a beat when I saw the sweet red pin cushion! I would never stick pins in it though, I would display it! :o) The little frog looks quite happy in his little home!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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  32. kattz*cottageJuly 30, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Hi Kathy!
    Way too long since I've been here! Love your Toile background! Love your birdies! TOO cute! And how funny to see a frog in a birdhouse - just adorable! Thanks for visiting again - I have lots of catching up to do!
    Kathy

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  33. Art by Ronda Juniper RayJuly 30, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    Hi, Kathleen, and thank you sooo much for stopping by my blog! And what a wonderful treat it was to read yours. I'm blogrolling you and will definitely be back.

    Your pincushions are stunning! Those birdies are delightful.

    Royal Oak Parking Garage Sale huh? Hmmm, sounds interesting. Might have to come down from the tip-o-the Thumb for that one!

    Hope your summer there is as sweet as our here!

    Ronda

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  34. Melissa @ The Inspired RoomJuly 31, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    Sweet birdies! Nice to see you pop in from your blogging break!

    happy summer,
    m

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  35. UnknownAugust 3, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    I love your new additions. Very eye catching!

    Are you sure this little visitor doesn't think he's a tree frog?

    KJ

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