Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Back To School Recycled

I don't know about your neck of the woods, but around here school started this week. Wow what a short summer! They seem to just get shorter and shorter don't they. 

A tradition of going back to school is the back to school shopping. And from what I remember it can be quite an expedition! LOL! :)  Being that said.....I was thinking of what back to school items could be found in the "recyled" world so I went to Etsy to give it a look and thought I would share a few items I found over there.....


First all girls need a new bag for school so how about this recycled denim jean bag that Sisoibags has. Pretty neat way to recycle those old worn out jeans. 






I know that a lot of the school work is done on computers and iPads, but sometime you need just an old fashioned notebook and Pinoodles has this one that is made with recycled paper which is always a good thing. 





So....do they still use pen and pencils? Shows you how long I have been out of the back to school arena. Ha!Ha!. :)  Well if they do how about using this recycled pencil bag from jool. I like the camouflage fabric this is made from.  






Ok...enough nostalgia......on to the modern....I know just about everyone has an iPad for school (or at least my grandkids do) so here is a great idea for a cover for that iPad from a recycled product that Rebound Designs has. I guess if you don't have the encyclopedia you can at least have the cover. :)




I was kind of amazed at the amount of different recycled items I found that had to do with school. I am sure there are lots of them and this is just showing you a few. 



Hope all the kids have a great school year!

Colleen :)











Sunday, August 16, 2015

Social Media Link-Up #11 - Google+




Looking for ways to grow your social media? Each week we will open up the opportunity to link up and make connections with one another through the many social media platforms, such as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, Tumblr, and Instagram. 

To kick things off, we will start with Google+. Feel free to link up your Google+ account, then come back and make some new friends with others that are here.

Don't forget to come back next week for a new opportunity to link to a different social media platform! For your convenience, you can sign up for our weekly email reminder by clicking on the Subscribe button.





Saturday, August 15, 2015

Blueberry Cereal Bars


With blueberries still in season here in Northeast PA, I am always looking for great recipes to try using these blue beauties. Molly at Serious Eats has a great, healthy recipe for Blueberry Cereal bars that I'm sure the kids would love too!!! For the complete recipe, click on the photo above.

Thanks for stopping by today!



Friday, August 14, 2015

Featured Artist - Koloa Quilts and More

Karen of Koloa Quilts and More is a very talented quilt artist. Featured in her shop are Hawaiian landscape quilts, tropical lap quilts and more. You will find Aloha in every stitch! To visit Karen and see her shop of beautiful quilts, simply click on any of the photos below.


Autumn Leaves


Nine Patch Table Runner


Merry Christmas Wreath Wall Hanging

Thanks for stopping by today!




Thursday, August 13, 2015

Autumn Splendor!

Old Farmhouse Gathering Team - Autumn Splendor!

Type "OFG" in the search box to see more great creations from our very talented artists! Learn More About The Team Here: https://www.etsy.com/teams/6455/old-farmhouse-gathering
FALL Word Blocks HHCOFG
$13.95
Pumpkin Penny Rug, FAAP, OFG, HAFair
$14.00
EPATTERN, #0026 Prim tag triptych, painting epattern, paint your own, salt box house, digital download
$6.00
Primitive Grungy Punkin Man
$16.95
Orange and White Mini Pumpkin Bowl Fillers with Dried Naturals
$15.99
SALE Halloween Primitive canvas Witch Doll Isadora Spellington, bag, Candy corn Cat head paperclay necklace and broom Crows Roost Prims
$119.00
Folk Art Halloween Wood Plate - READY TO SHIP - Leaf Shaped Wooden Plate with Mama Black Cat and Kittens Playing with Mice and Spiders
$32.00
Hand Stitched Fall Scarecrow Pillow Tuck
$4.95
Oxford Punch Black Cat
$17.00
Pin Cushion, Sewing Supplies, Pillow Tuck, OFG, FAAP,  Appliqued Pin Keep, Pincushion, Green, Sewing Accessories, Seamstress Gift
$14.00
Primitive Lighted Farmhouse in Antiqued White w/ worn sage accents ~ Comes w/ light and cord ~ Birdhouse ~  Very unique
$74.95
Penny Rug Halloween Witch Bat Moon Wool Table Runner or Candle Mat Primitive
$80.00
Wise Ole Owl, Halloween Owl, Owl, Fall Owl, Home Decor, Primitive Owl, Rustic Owl, Ofg, Faap, Hafair, Dub
$37.95
Frost is on the Punkin  - Orange Stuffed Fabric Pumpkin with Poem
$28.75
Large Primitive Wooden Standing Sheep With Pumpkin And Crow Fall Decor
$23.00
Love Much Laugh Often Be Thankful Primitive Sign with Scarecrow - Handmade - Wall Decor - OFG, FAAP, HAFAIR, Team HaHa
$30.00

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