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    T Tuesday: walk, talk and craft edition

    Happy Tuesday!  Time for another edition of
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    Once again I come to you a little late since I was out walking this morning.20141021_7204

    I, of course, had my favorite water bottle with me…never leave home without it. My friend and I have been making a habit of walking at least once a week so we can catch up. We used to see each other twice a week at other functions but that has changed.IMG_2500It was funny because even after walking and talking the whole time, we stood in the parking lot and chatted since we still had more to say.  20141021_7201I’ve been busy at crafting too…more inventory. Today I think I’m going to pull out my boxes and see exactly what I have ready to go. It always feels like a lot but you just don’t know what will be the “hot ticket” item each year. I’m in love with the sideways spool ornament. I may have to keep that one for myself as I used some scraps to create it. It is definitely OOAK.

    What are you doing today?

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    Projects complete and in progress

    I’m feeling accomplished today….I look around and see many projects coming together quite nicely.

    Most of all with a painting I started a couple weeks ago.  Amidst the massive craft inventory effort I’ve been putting forth, I starting craving art for art sake. Not for anyone else…just me. An outlet. Apron on and fingers smudged with paint.

    circle of influenceI’ve named it Circle of Influence.

    Some of the other crafts occupying my time….craft collage

    My first sale of the season is Nov. 1st. Can’t wait!!

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    T Tuesday: jam edition

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    Hey it’s Tuesday already….seems all I’m doing with my blog is T stands for Tuesday.  I’ve got to do something about that! Although I did finally finish and post my 2014 Summer Scavenger Hunt wrap-up…so I haven’t been completely lackadaisical with my blog.

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    By the way, did anyone notice I changed the background of my blog? I’m thinking that a little more change is due but haven’t given it any brain cells yet.

    See now I’m trying to justify things for you and me…silly girl. Anyway…on to the jam!

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    A while back I mentioned that I’d be making some Yellow Pear Tomato Jam with these babies… I’ve only made jam once before.

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    I was skeptical at this stage as to whether the jam would ever turn out. It seemed so juicy and not thick. It definitely cooked down though.

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    Ta-da…the finished product.  It’s a cross between a jam and a sauce in my opinion but that works just fine for pouring over Brie for a yummy appetizer.

    This is the recipe I used: spicy yellow tomato jam.  I think I’d back off on the sugar a bit or add more jalapenos and maybe add pectin to thicken it a bit.

    Just got back from a 3.5 mile walk with my friend….lost my favorite stocking hat with tassels. I’m going to have to retrace my steps.

    What are you doing today?