Fall Makes You Think Crafts

Happy Sunday evening everyone and welcome Through My Back Door. Hurry and get in out out of the rain, grab a cup of coffee and sit down. We have a lot to talk about today. It has been raining a nice steady rain here for a little over two hours. Dasko won't go out, so I hope it stops for a little while.lol. It is looking more like fall in my little house. I will finish the outside, except for straw and cornstalks, tomorrow. I have to wait on my son to bring those. He has lots of them. I have bought some mums and can't wait to decorate outside. In the fall we think of craft shows, and that means crafters. I, as most of you know, don't craft. It just isn't something I do. It is a known fact that creators have to have appreciators and that is what I am. I am blessed to know so many wonderful people who are creators. My daughter is one. She can do anything. And does. She is like her daddy. Well, anyway at our gathering a few weeks ago a lot of the girls brought some things to sell. I need nothing, so I only bought a concrete bee skep from Toni and a cute little apple box. I will post a picture of them soon. I also bought a pumpkin and some acorns from Linda Stinson. Well, when I got home, I ordered more. Linda is a master crafter. She lives in Mount Joy, Pa and sells at shows and maybe in a shop or two. I am sorry I don't know that for sure. I want to show you what I ordered from her and how I have used them. Her pumpkins are wonderful.

Another pumpkin

I just love these little ornies.

 And the acorns!

Well she makes wooden things, beautiful prairie bonnets, and it is all just wonderful. My daughter surprised me with a mustard blanket crane, Linda made. We don't have it up yet, but I'll take a picture when I do. Remember these little pinkeeps from the gathering?

See what I mean? Doesn't she make the best things? Well when I ordered my order and it came, she also sent me this.

I was so surprised, but I am enjoying it so much. It is on the kitchen counter and I see it all the time. It makes me smile. You see, you are never too old to dream.
Another creator I am pleased to know is Libby Bryant, Rusty Shed Prims. She makes the most wonderful scents. Oh goodness I wish  you could smell through this computer. My house smells so good. (Not like a dog at all), but of the scents Libby brought me. She and her husband came over one day and we had the best time. We swapped a few things and I got the best end of the deal.
She made this wickless candle to burn in my candle warmer.

This one has a wick and is in the bathroom. It smells ssoooo good!

These lantern lighters! Oh My Gosh!

Several tart warmers that I will never have the heart to melt. I will use them for bowl fillers. Here is one.

Can you see the little sheep? I'll share more of the bowl fillers later. But these are wonderful. I am going to hang them on my fireplace.  Just haven't yet.

They still have the plastic on them! I tell you, they smell so good. Lol she made me a couple more wonderful things I will share later. These two special people have helped me create a fall setting that I am truly enjoying,and I love them both for it.
Something exciting is happening Through My Back Door this week. I can hardly wait. Let me just say, some truly special people are coming Through My Back Door, where life is good. I hope you will too.
betty
ps: Remember this picture, I posted back in May?

My grandson Seth and Andrew? I love this picture. Anyway Seth has always said he wanted to be an actor and has been in many plays and done commercials. He has told us that his plans have changed. He feels God has called him to the ministry. We are so proud. Will you help us pray for him please, as he prepares for seminary?