Category Archives: Creative Things

Crocuses before the storm

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Today is Friday, March 2, 2012, and we are supposed to have another big thunderstorm with potential for tornadoes.  A bit early in the year for this but .  .  .  We had one of these earlier in the week … Continue reading →

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Homemade Christmas Presents (2011)

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

I like the idea of homemade gifts for Christmas. I didn’t have as much time this year as I might have, because I was busy in New York helping care for my mom. So I tried to make up for … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

I just finished making 64 “Peanut Butter Cookie Kisses”.  Making cookies takes lots of numbers because you have to count everything — 2 1/2 cups, 1/4 tsp , 1 tsp, 2 tsp, 1 1/4 cups, etc.  And, do a lot … Continue reading →

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Grass, a flower, and a blessing

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Since Joyce is away in New York, I am supposed to be in charge of watering the flowers.  Fortunately for me, the grass is still green in spite of the fact that there has not been much rain.  Usually the … Continue reading →

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Visions of Talbott House

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Less than four days to go! It will be sad to leave our friends here at Tyndale. They have embraced us as family and we are forever grateful. The happy part is that more friends await us back in Wilmore. … Continue reading →

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Who are we?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Last Saturday we attended a birthday party for our 3-year-old neighbour and were expected to wear something creative.  Well, this must be us!  In case you cannot figure it out, we are an Australian “cowboy” and a rich beach lady!  … Continue reading →

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Happy summer apron

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Here’s one of my recent creations.  Do you like it?  Believe me, I got tired of gathering all those tiers!

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Lizzie with her new quilt

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

This is my good friend, Lizzie, with her four month old son, Jonathan.  Yesterday she finished the quilt you see in the picture.  I’ve been helping her learn how to sew and to machine quilt and this is the result.  … Continue reading →

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For Liviya’s third birthday

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Liviya is the sweet little girl who lives next door.  She mostly exists in a world of happy fantasy!  Usually she’s a princess, but maybe today she’s a pig!  Anyway, this is Liviya’s doll along with the outfit I made … Continue reading →

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Super Ben’s Pillow Case

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Hillside Laughter

Here is Mimi’s latest production for Ben’s birthday.  A patriotic pillow case!

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