New Offerings

The olde saying that time waits for no one is oh so true......I can't believe that Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. Where has the year gone? I am sure you all know that my designs have become few and far between ever since I started working a full time job but lately I have been itching to get creative. I am so pleased with this wonderful soap my sister, my mom and I made. It's pure GOAT'S MILK SOAP. It's all natural and unscented. I made this soap with the intention of using it other than just decorating with it. I use this soap all over including my face and it makes my skin feel so soft without irritating my eyes. I am offering small bars for $2.00 ea. plus shipping

My other offering is this sweet little mouse tucked in an olde baby shoe. His face has been hand stitched and he has little bead eyes. He is $16.95 plus shipping. I hope to have some more new creations now that the weather is turning cool and I am settling in for the winter. I hope you all are having a wonderful week.

Blessings,

Jill

Preparing for Halloween

Halloween has finally arrived..........I so love this holiday and all it entails. I am preparing for our Halloween party this weekend. I have trays of appetizers prepped and some not so appetizing props ready to scare some folks. Tomorrow we our dressing up at work as the local schools bring the kiddies on buses to trick or treat at the business's in town. I hope you all have a ghoulish good time this weekend!

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

I have so enjoyed this Sunday..........the weather has been divine. I made this cute little pumpkin shaped cheese ball for a church service today. I got the recipe from Taste of Home. Hope you all are enjoying this blessed day. Thank you to everyone who commented on my house photos..............you are all too kind!

20 Servings
Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 celery rib or broccoli stalk
Sliced apples and assorted crackers
Directions
In a small bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Stir in the cheddar cheese, paprika and cayenne. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
With a knife, add vertical lines to the cheese ball to resemble a pumpkin; insert a celery rib or broccoli stalk for the stem. Serve with apples and crackers. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Note: I changed the recipe and added 2 t. of Bacon Salt instead of the Paprika and I added 1/2 t. of Paprika instead of the cayenne.............It was yummy!

My Humble Abode

I finally took some photos of my humble little house. It's less than 1,000 square feet and filled to the brim with treasured antiques. I am slowly as my pocketbook allows completing my home. I am still lacking my kitchen cabinets, a front porch and some of my trim. The good Lord has blessed me to come as far as I have with it.
I apologize for my random postings, work has been hectic. I wish I could comment back to each and every person that post but my schedule does not allow it. Hope you all enjoy these photos of my home.
Blessings,
Jill

The Bedroom
My antique dresser and some treasures finds

Little Hutch in the hallway filled with laundry goods

My kitchen sink that I restored Click on link to see it's original state http://thefruitofherhandstudio.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2009-04-20T21%3A34%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7

My make do island.................until my daddy makes mine

Kitchen Table

Items Added to Website

Greetings everyone, I have added these two wonderful old dresses to my website for sale. They were part of my collection and I just haven't been able to find a place for them. I am still getting my house in order and even sat down to the sewing machine last night to sew. It's been awhile since I have actually had time. I want to wish you all a wonderful safe Labor Day weekend. I am off work Fri-Mon and I am really looking forward to having some time to create.

Blessings,

Jill

A Sneak Peek

I am in the process of moving in the house and getting everything situated. It is a difficult process trying to move and work full time. Needless to say I never realized that I had so much stuff! Sadly, I still have boxes of things that haven't been unpacked. I also have more things to move.............Lordy will I ever get done? I am very pleased at how the place is shaping up........it's everything I hoped for and more. May you all have a blessed evening.

Jill

Primitive Spice Jars

I just finished these new prim spice jars. I will be offering these on my website. I am selling them in a set of 4. They are for decorative purposes only.
Set of 4 Parsley, Thyme, Oregano and Rosemary $12.00
Hope you are all having a blessed Monday,
Jill