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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Hi everyone! I’m sure you’re all busy getting ready for Thanksgiving, but I wanted to pop in to wish you all a

           Happy and Scrumptious Thanksgiving!

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  8. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, Manuela! Your new header is so festive!…hugs…Debbie

  9. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Manuela! I hope you and your family have an enjoyable day!

  10. julie - eab designs says

    Wishing you a lovely day tomorrow with your loved ones! Happy Thanksgiving Manuela! – Julie

  17. Julie Harward says

    Same to you my friend..I'm sure you as busy as I am this morning. I just popped two apple pies in the oven and off I go to do all the rest….:D

  21. Lady Katherine says

    Just wanted to say Thank you for the card and the lovely long letter enclosed. Happy Thanksgiving!

  22. Lady Katherine says

    Just wanted to say Thank you for the card and the lovely long letter enclosed. Happy Thanksgiving!

  26. Brenda @Cozy Little House says

    Hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday and start of the Christmas season!
    Brenda

  37. glorv1 says

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY and I'm thankful that you are my blogger friend. Have a great one Manuela. Take care.

  39. Jenni @ nest to keep says

    And a very happy Thanksgiving to you as well! I hope you have a wonderful time with your family! 🙂

  43. Miss Janice says

    Happy Thanksgiving to you Manuela and thank you for letting us peek inside your beautiful, charming home and life!

  44. The Decorated House says

    Hello Dear Manuela~
    I hope you and your family had a wonderful Day of ThanksGiving!
    Hugs, Donna

  45. katherine says

    Happy Thanksgiving Miss Manuela-
    I love your header-

    I can't wait to see what you do at Christmas time around your house.

    Laura

  46. june@craftyniche says

    I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful filled with good food, laughter, and loved ones! 🙂

Happy Thanksgiving!

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My heart gives thanks for many things;
I know not how to name them all.
My soul is free from frets and stings,
For Sun and stars, for flowers and streams,
For work and hope and rest and play –
For empty moments given to dreams,
For these my heart gives thanks today.
~William Braithwaite

I got that banner last year from Mika, Tina’s daughter (Cherry Hill Cottage). My sweet girl is home for the rest of the week so I won’t be posting again until the weekend so I can enjoy my time with her. Plus it’ll give me time to catch up with everyone’s blogs (I’m woefully behind – I know I owe some people recipes).

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I’ve been working on several projects and I’ll leave you with this little decoupage project I finished over the weekend. It’s very easy and you’ve probably seen similar already on other blogs. I used some cute Christmas wrap that I got from Hobby Lobby last year on clearance and a small tin star ornament.

I’m a very impatient crafter! So I didn’t make a template or anything. I just layed the wrapping paper on top of each star section and used my finger nail to outline it, cut it out, glued it down, went over the top with some Elmer’s glue mixed with water – that’s it.

decoupaged toile star

 

I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving Day full of fun and good food and then we get to start decorating for Christmas!

Comments

  2. Kim~"HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs" says

    The banner is very pretty and looks lovely hanging on your window.

    I really like what you did with the star…very nice!

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  3. Adrienne says

    Hi Manuela –
    First, have a wonderful time with your daughter. Don’t worry about catching up with us – we’ll still be here after she goes home again! Your banner is nice. I’ve been wanting to add one to my fireplace but just haven’t gotten around to making one yet. Maybe next year! I love what you did with your star. That’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.
    ~Adrienne~

  4. Kathleen Grace says

    Happy thanksgiving to you too! Cute star, I got some scrapbook paper in that pattern last year! Have fun with the family:>)

  6. Lady Katherine says

    How wonderful! I want one! Have a Happy Thankgiving and time spent with Family. Katherine

  8. Lyn says

    Manuela, I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy your special time with your daughter. Blessings to you, Lyn

  10. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    How cute that is, Manuela! Hope you and yours have a wonderful time of Thanksgiving this week. We are staying home this year & I'm cooking!

  11. Mary Ann says

    I just got some scrapbook paper like that to make a garland for Christmas. I really liked the toile!

  18. Suzann @ Lavender and Roses says

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy your special time with your daughter. Love the banner and that star is really neat!

  21. Gina @ Six in the Country says

    I love your blog! I came here by way of your comment on Southern Hospitality.

    Like you, I love pretty things, but I have to do it on the cheap. It is so nice to *see* someone with similar style, and to know you are doing it on a budget.

    So inspiring!

  23. Jen - Balancing beauty and bedlam says

    I love your impatient crafting…that is the only way I get anything done.
    Have a wonderful time with your family and enjoy some rest…is that possible? 🙂

  25. Tracey McBride says

    Love the poem…and your lovely banner…and especially liked the way you covered the star!! So clever and so quick…and perfect way to reinvent! Have a cozy, happy week with your girl. We’ll be going to my Dad’s…and tomorrow we will see Mike’s family. Thanks again Manuela.
    Warmly,
    Tracey
    P.S. Sorry, but I tagged you for six blessings/things to be thankful for. I just found out that I’m supposed to tell those I tag 🙂 … whenever you get the chance.xo

  26. laurie says

    I’m an impatient crafter too, but I think it shows in my crafts. Yours look wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving. laurie

  27. Mary says

    Busy, clever as always Manuela!!! You continue to amaze me – just glad you are taking a little break to spend with family – have a fun time.

    Meanwhile – you ‘lucky duck’ finding those wonderful chairs – what a bargain. I’ll start looking for some like that – guess it’s hit or miss – love the French look as you know!!

    Happy Holiday.

  31. Susie Q says

    What a wonderful idea for the star!

    You have a terrific time with all your family at home…enjoy each moment!

    Happy Thanksgiving dear Manuela. Happiness to you all!

    Love,
    Sue

  32. Cathy Miller says

    I had that same wrapping paper! And, did you know that they also have that same pattern in scrapbook paper? I’ve made some banners from it!
    Have a great visit, and Happy Thanksgiving!

  33. Paula says

    Dear Manuela,

    Your banner is so sweet and your star ornament turned out wonderful! Enjoy the time with your daughter and have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
    Love, Paula

  34. Melissa @ The Inspired Room says

    Love the banner and the star! You are a crafting genius, Manuela, even if you are impatient!

    Coming by to wish you many thanksgiving blessings,

    Melissa

  35. Rhondi says

    Hi Manuela
    Just stopping by to say Happy Thanksgiving. I know you’ll enjoy having your daughter there.
    Hugs, Rhondi

  37. mrsjones6 says

    Hi Manuela, Just stopping by to wish you and your family a lovely Thanksgiving holiday!
    Blessings,
    Jen

  39. Mrs. Pivec says

    Warm blessings to you this Thanksgiving. I’m thankful to have “met” you this year, Manuela! Enjoy your time with your girl!

  40. Suzanne says

    Cute idea… I’m ready to pull out the Christmas decorations this weekend.
    Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy the time with your family.

  43. M.L. @ The House of Whimsy says

    Wow, lots of fun things going on over here. Your banner turned out adorable. LOVED the tin star with that great paper choice. Also, I love the makeover you did on the bee pillow. Way to go.
    And last, those chairs for $14 each…I still can’t believe it. Lucky, lucky girl! : )

  44. momstheword says

    I loved the banner and the stars. Thanks for sharing all these ideas. I am not crafty or very imaginative so I appreciate all the help I can get, lol! Love the white chairs too.

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