tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26458637257834138692024-03-26T07:18:34.210-07:00Homespun SweetSamantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-56457013396250657772019-07-31T05:58:00.000-07:002019-07-31T05:58:06.642-07:00Farmhouse Decor ~ Blessed to Work At Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Here in our little farmhouse, we </i></b><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><i><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: x-large;">just love rustic banners for fun farmhouse decorations. Check out our newest styles available on the Etsy now!</span></i></b></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #001002; font-size: x-large;"></span></i></b><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="color: #0b0119;"></span><br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-77531277112730666722018-11-11T06:04:00.001-08:002018-11-11T06:04:56.599-08:00Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes from Samantha's Sweets<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin, acorn, and leaf cookies, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">add an adorable touch for a fall event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can use Wilton Candy Melts as icing, and a regular cinnamon sugar glaze on a sugar cookie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Delicious</span>!</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Fall time cupcake flavors...</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">These cupcake flavors are a nice variety for any fall event!</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">*Pumpkin with spiced butter cream</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">*Red Velvet with cream cheese frosting</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">*Butter Pecan with spiced butter cream</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">*Caramel Crumb Apple Pie Cupcakes</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">*Sweet Vanilla with apple butter filling</span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">~Use your favorite box mixes such as Duncan Hines White, Pillsbury Pumpkin, and Red Velvet. Top with homemade icing and filling for a delicious treat! </span></i></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><u>Best Butter Cream Frosting:</u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-small;"><u><i>*icing recipe from Samantha's Sweets</i></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><i></i><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span>1 1/2 sticks softened salted butter</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">1/4 cup pure vegetable shortening</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">1 tsp. pure vanilla extract</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">4 cups powdered sugar</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">2 tablespoons milk(more for thinner consistency)</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Whip butter and shortening until light and fluffy with mixer. Mix in vanilla. Add 1 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon milk, mixing and alternating until all 4 cups and 2 tbsp. are added. Add more milk for thinner consistency, and less milk for thicker. Be sure and whip it good! ;) </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">For different variations simply add stuff!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">*cinnamon and nutmeg</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">*other flavorings like lemon or orange</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">*maple syrup</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">ETC. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">~Have fun! Add a little at a time until desired flavor!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Oat Cakes ~ Nova Scotia Cookies</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> ingredients...</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*3 cups rolled oats</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*3 cups flour</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*1 3/4 cup sugar</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*1 cup shortening</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*2 sticks margarine</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*1 tsp. baking soda</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*1 tsp. salt</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">*3/4 cup cold water</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Mix well, drop by rounded spoonful on greased cookie sheet, bake 350 degrees, about 10 minutes until golden brown edges(see photo above.)</span><br style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; position: static; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; width: auto; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 22.4px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; font-family: Bentham; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">May be molded or rolled and cut if adding a little extra flour. :)</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Here's a good one...</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">2 cups all purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">2 tsp. baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">3/4 tsp. salt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">2/3 cup butter shortening</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">1/2 cup milk</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Mix dry ingredients,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">cut in shortening,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">add milk.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Form into ball and chill for a while.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;">Flour, roll it, fill it, and bake it!</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-62205940982302203502018-06-26T05:29:00.001-07:002018-06-26T05:29:27.117-07:00Farmhouse Decor<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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American Flag Ribbon Banner</div>
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Rustic Americana Home Décor</div>
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from Samantha Eyth Designs</div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">If you haven't stopped by the Etsy in a while, take a look at the adorable homespun items I have for your rustic home...</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">*gingham banners</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;">*rag tie garland</span></i></b><br />
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Pink Gingham Banner</div>
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pink yellow gingham denim lace vintage floral</div>
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Country Lemonade Rag Tie Garland</div>
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Perfect for a lemonade stand!</div>
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<b><span style="color: #002000; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"> ~a beautiful look at winter in the forest. </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;">~A look at winter a few years back. It's hard to appreciate the snow, the RAIN, and the damage it causes. However, there is a purpose for every season. Cherish moments, appreciate troubles and seasons, and look for the good in every day, in every person. </span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">Take time to enjoy a winter hike through the snow. There is so much beauty to be found within our local forests. Find a trail; find an adventure!</span></i><br />
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By Robert fROST </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Whose woods these are I think I know. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">His house is in the village though; </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He will not see me stopping here </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To watch his woods fill up with snow. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My little horse must think it queer </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To stop without a farmhouse near </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Between the woods and frozen lake </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The darkest evening of the year. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He gives his harness bells a shake </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To ask if there is some mistake. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The only other sound’s the sweep </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of easy wind and downy flake. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The woods are lovely, dark and deep, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But I have promises to keep, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And miles to go before I sleep, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And miles to go before I sleep.</span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;">~Even though spring is right around the corner, we still have a few snows coming our way. Enjoy each day of every season. Appreciate the variety and diversity of our world. God is the ultimate artist. Take time to appreciate His work. </span></i></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><i></i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="color: #444444;"></span><i></i><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><span style="color: blue;"></span><br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-24803268709716240652017-08-26T07:16:00.002-07:002017-08-26T07:16:54.111-07:00Nature Inspired Jewelry<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I have been working on new designs for my rustic Etsy shop Shore and Feather. It is truly an expression of my style. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm a country girl with rustic style. Are you? If so, check out my latest listings for the nature lover, from rustic wrap bracelets to cool keychains, Shore and Feather embodies that rustic boho style. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-size: x-large;">~Inspired by mountain adventures, forest hikes, and lakeside lounging. Check out all I have to offer in the shop. Custom creations always welcome!</span></i><br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-40753258308516263602017-04-27T03:54:00.003-07:002017-04-27T03:54:47.105-07:00Spring!<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Spring is finally here!</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> It's time again to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. That means hikes, and games in the yard, grass cutting, flower planting, and new life.</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy the new life of spring time with family and friends. God has blessed us.</span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> I just love winter in The Laurel Highlands!</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">The beauty of the mountain and the forest open up with swirly snowflakes and hooting owls. It's a great time for our area, and the roads are flooded with skiers and hikers, who love to enjoy our mountain winters.</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> We are privileged to live in such a beautiful area. Looks like more snow on the forecast for this weekend! </span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Stay warm, cozy, and blessed, as you start the new year!</span></i></b><br />
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<i><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">From time to time, I will be posting words of love from great friends. I often read their Facebook or Instagram posts and feel inspired and encouraged. So I asked if I could share these words with you. :)</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"><b>I've been a photographer since 2008. I can't tell you that I've never had a bad session, because I have. But I was thinking on my ride home from my session this evening just how second nature shooting is to me now. I really don't have to think about it. I used to struggle with shooting in manual in the beginning. I was constantly thinking about settings. Until I was fully knowledgeable. But now it's like breathing. We don't think about it. We just do it. A few days ago I was texting with a fellow artist. She was asking me advice on something and I simply said "Create". Just one word. Today she sent me her creation and it was awesome!!<br /> So photography and my "create" texting conversation has me pondering two things. One, is just how powerful knowledge is. And two, just how powerful our words are.</b></span><br />
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-39658042549911527662016-08-25T05:32:00.002-07:002016-08-25T05:32:22.541-07:00Vintage ~ Old Time Recipe Day!<span style="font-size: x-large;">I just LOVE old fashioned vintage cooking! There is something special about finding a tried and true recipe from an antique cook book; a recipe that has been used by families for many many years. These kind of recipes make me feel connected to a simpler time; a time where family always gathered around the dinner table. Kids weren't on there phones, no hats at the table, and talk about school and work was the main topic of conversation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Years ago, I started collecting vintage cookbooks. I love the feel of the old tattered pages, the smell of tradition, and the beautiful pictures and writings. I also inherited many family recipes that were collected, some even from over 100 years ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm a traditional girl with traditional values. I try to have that kind of home. Of course it doesn't always work out, and things get crazy, but I feel it's so important to try and keep some of those traditions that "just work." </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">So we decided it would be so much fun to create one of these vintage recipes, once a week, and share them with you! Every week, I will add a new recipe post "Old Time Recipe of the Day." I will add them all to this page for your reference and hopefully together, we can find some great recipes! </span><br />
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Great Italian Meals ~ The Easy Way from Ragu</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></b>Happy Cooking! :)Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-170699651521236752016-08-09T05:34:00.000-07:002016-08-09T05:35:35.040-07:00Quote of the Day<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hello!</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> It's a <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">beautiful</span> morning in the Laurel Highlands. I have two new inspirational quotes for you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I <i>love</i> creating quotes, with the hopes that it will help people. I know how much they have helped me this past year. It seemed like all I could do some days was search Pinterest for helpful words of encouragement. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We have had some major life changes happening again and I really feel God moving. I'm so grateful for all that is going. ~<i>Still</i> so very much to pray for, as there is with all of us humans. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> We <b>all</b> have struggles and most of our close friends and family don't have a clue what is going on inside hearts and minds. I always turn to the quotes about being kind to everyone, "because you don't know the battle they are facing." That is soooooo true and something that needs to be remembered daily. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Have a blessed day and remember to be kind. It really is the best way to witness, especially to a gentle soul. </span></div>
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-79688211218404850622016-07-07T05:54:00.000-07:002016-07-07T05:54:56.743-07:00A Lesson From the Crab Apple<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I just love crab apples! I love their cuteness and the fact that the deer enjoy them for snack time. I love their color, smell, and country charm.</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>When my kids were little, I taught them a lesson from the crab apple. You see, crab apples are dull and often dirty when they lay on the ground. However, if you take one and buff it </i></b>just a little <b><i>with your t-shirt, the apple immediately takes on a glorious shine! </i></b></span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">We are like crab apples, </span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">sins, our burdens, our fears...</span></i></b></div>
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</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span><br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-69710186743088114302016-06-28T07:45:00.000-07:002016-06-28T07:53:40.669-07:00Why I'm Not a Happy Parent<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-large;"><i> </i>I<b> now know</b> <i>why I'm not a happy parent, why WE are not happy with day to day life...</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-large;"><i>W</i>e live in a world of "the next <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>BIG</b></span> thing." ~<i>always looking to what is </i><b><i>next, </i></b><i>instead of being happy where we </i></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>ARE. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-large;"> The constant sea of emotions that comes with trying to keep your children <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HAPPY</span> every second of the day, can crush parents like a tidal wave. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new"; font-size: x-large;">I am that parent; I feel that guilt, that frustration. I deal with the questions, "why can't we..." on a daily basis. The fact is, I screwed up. I <i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">DON'T</span></i> need to keep my kids "happy, happy, happy," every second of the day. I don't need to take them to Disney every summer, or have a schedule with no free time to be bored. <b>KIDS NEED TO <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">SELF SOOTH</span>; TO BE CREATIVE AND MAKE THEIR OWN FUN! They just NEED to KNOW they ARE <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">LOVED</span>!</b></span></div>
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-52357947105268479552016-06-06T04:32:00.001-07:002016-06-06T04:32:36.500-07:00Great Teacher Gift<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Teachers work hard to help our children. It's always a nice gesture to present an end-of-the-year teacher gift. This year I decided to draw inspiration from the novel Tuck Everlasting, which was the novel my kid read this year in school. This is one of my <i>favorite</i> books so I chose a quote, printed it, and using my paper craft skills, placed it in a dollar store frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The frame was purchased at Family Dollar for $2.50 ~ a great bargain! I used three layers of paper, hand torn and craft scissored, to create this look. :) </span><br />
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-9204660875883024632016-05-11T14:52:00.001-07:002016-05-11T14:52:43.933-07:00Mother's Day Walk<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I always enjoy a nice hike for Mother's Day. It's a chance to be with my family in the beauty of God's creation. I bring the camera along in case I see any new bird species or little details in nature that I wish to remember. </span></i></b><br />
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I am saved!Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-34775566817515202842016-03-03T07:00:00.004-08:002016-03-03T07:00:58.656-08:00Spring Beauty <b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"> The glory of spring is almost here! After long winters on the mountain, I really look forward to the season of spring and God's creation bursting forth with life and color. </span></i></b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> I'm not that judgmental Christian. You won't catch me telling others, with the exception of my kids, what they should and shouldn't do. I believe ALL witnessing for Jesus should be done with loving acts of kindness, period! </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> I feel though, God has put it on my heart to mention this movie The Witch, coming out soon. It looks like an interesting scary movie that will attract those with a love of horror films and scary stuff. Please do not be deceived by the phrase, "It's just a movie." That's what the devil wants you to think. The makers of the movie are Satanic and are promoting their cause and ideology through this movie. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> I myself thought initially, that the movie looked interesting. When I saw what they are promoting, I was shocked. The devils helpers are not in hiding any more. Things are happening and as Christians, WE NEED TO WAKE UP! More and more evil is evident every day. </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: large;"> So what do we do? I'm no counselor, but I think... pray, read His word, teach your children, and be aware! Again, I'm not trying to tell ya what to do; just trying to be a friend. Putting on my armor! ;)</span></i><br />
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-89817283066230944662016-01-19T04:58:00.000-08:002016-01-19T04:58:10.490-08:00"Do you want to build a snowman?" <span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i> I truly am grateful for every season God has given us. I'm blessed to live in a location where all four season's are spectacular! </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Courier New; font-size: x-large;"><span class="passage-display-bcv"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">Ecclesiastes 3</span></span><span class="passage-display-version"><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman;">King James Version (KJV)</span></span><div class="chapter-1">
<span class="text Eccl-3-1" id="en-KJV-17361"><span class="chapternum">3 </span>To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:</span></div>
<span class="text Eccl-3-2" id="en-KJV-17362"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2 </span></sup>A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-3" id="en-KJV-17363"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3 </span></sup>A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-4" id="en-KJV-17364"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">4 </span></sup>A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-5" id="en-KJV-17365"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">5 </span></sup>A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-6" id="en-KJV-17366"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6 </span></sup>A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-7" id="en-KJV-17367"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">7 </span></sup>A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-8" id="en-KJV-17368"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">8 </span></sup>A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-9" id="en-KJV-17369"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">9 </span></sup>What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-10" id="en-KJV-17370"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">10 </span></sup>I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-11" id="en-KJV-17371"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">11 </span></sup>He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-12" id="en-KJV-17372"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">12 </span></sup>I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-13" id="en-KJV-17373"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">13 </span></sup>And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-14" id="en-KJV-17374"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">14 </span></sup>I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.</span><br />
<span class="text Eccl-3-15" id="en-KJV-17375"><sup class="versenum"><span style="font-size: x-small;">15 </span></sup>That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.</span></span></div>
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-72350919976219775832016-01-16T16:06:00.001-08:002016-01-16T16:06:10.496-08:00I don't always...<b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ok, so I made one.</span></i></b><br />
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-83675816526434195802016-01-05T07:38:00.000-08:002016-01-05T07:38:21.196-08:00From the Heart of an Artist<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i>I've been an artist all my life. I don't need a piece of paper or a degree to tell me so. Being an artist simply means...</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~one who creates, and sees the world a little differently.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i> An artist sees God's beauty in the smallest of details. An artist sees what CAN be. An artist never stops creating.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i> I see things, I want to change them, color them, paint them, sculpt them, and hang them on a wall. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i> An artist's mind </i><b>never</b><i> stops. An artist's heart </i><b>always</b><i> feels, and beats to a melody.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">A true artist creates,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"> or limits.</span><br />
~ I am an artist!<br />
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<br />Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-29478859809766789622016-01-02T16:11:00.000-08:002016-01-03T06:22:49.166-08:00Sour Dough Sugar Cookies<span style="font-size: x-large;">These cookies are soooooo good! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> My sweet baby girl adapted the recipe from an old cookie cook book, adding some sour cream to the mix. Love them, and they are super easy to make!</span><br />
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Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-62441595729531673152015-12-30T16:31:00.002-08:002015-12-30T16:31:36.761-08:00shore and feather<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Introducing my new Etsy shop</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><i>I'm really excited to open up this shop, showcasing my inspirational art!</i></span></span><br />
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Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2645863725783413869.post-23023205296514128702015-12-19T13:02:00.001-08:002015-12-21T07:17:40.839-08:00Cozy Country Christmas<br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i>There's just 3 things</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: x-large;"><i> you need for a cozy country</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>* love of family</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>* a little snow</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>* and goodies!!!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">~A White Christmas</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oat Cakes ~ Nova Scotia Cookies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"> ingredients...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*3 cups rolled oats</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*3 cups flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1 3/4 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1 cup shortening</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*2 sticks margarine</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1 tsp. salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">*3/4 cup cold water</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Mix well, drop by rounded spoonful on greased cookie sheet, bake 350 degrees, about 10 minutes until golden brown edges(see photo above.)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">May be molded or rolled and cut if adding a little extra flour. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas Snowball Cookies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">ingredients...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1 cup butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1/2 cup powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1 3/4 cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1/4 cup cornstarch</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">*1/2 tsp vanilla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Mix well, roll into balls, bake at 350 degrees, 10 minutes or until golden brown on bottom, immediately roll in powdered sugar. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>I hope and pray you have a merry, cozy, loving, </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i> sweet Christmas!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Xoxoxo,</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Samantha</i></span>Samantha's Sweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09161031867008674912noreply@blogger.com0