tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72254782795861796982024-03-12T16:52:19.661-07:00MJ OrnamentsHandmade, soldered ornaments, charms and necklaces made from vintage photos, fabric and papers.MJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-4034824745584777242013-12-09T09:15:00.001-08:002013-12-09T09:15:54.582-08:00Christmas tree Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Giveaway of this sweet soldered Christmas tree! Go to <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; text-indent: 2px; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MJ-Ornaments/307868610723?ref=hl" target="_blank">MJ Ornaments </a> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-indent: 2px; white-space: nowrap;"> to enter!</span>MJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-41375360750539094322013-11-25T07:55:00.002-08:002013-11-26T14:11:04.471-08:00Fancy Christmas Elk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm getting ready to make some Christmas cards, (and I'll make him into an ornament too) and came up with this wonderful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheGraphicsFairy" target="_blank">elk image</a> from the graphics fairy. I also found his fancy top hat there! Karen has so many wonderful images, go check her out if you haven't yet!<br />
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MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-48330393643367495362013-10-11T13:16:00.002-07:002013-10-11T13:16:29.994-07:00Glitterfest Fall 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Getting my glitter going for <a href="http://www.glitterfest.com/" target="_blank">Glitterfest</a>, tomorrow from 10-4! It's being held at the Business Expo of Anaheim, and the address is 1960 South Anaheim Way, Anaheim CA. $7 at the door gets you in. Hope you can make it, what an amazing show full of very talented artists! <br />
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MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-90916264023247469972013-06-09T11:16:00.003-07:002013-06-09T11:17:09.693-07:00Give back Giveaway<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ph6E3hUishI/UbTF7G93cII/AAAAAAAACug/5nvV7Ajzpvw/s1600/liberty.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ph6E3hUishI/UbTF7G93cII/AAAAAAAACug/5nvV7Ajzpvw/s640/liberty.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
I'm staring monthly give back giveaways over at my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MJ-Ornaments/307868610723" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. This lady liberty charm bubble is being given away. All you have to do is comment here, or over at my Facebook page to enter. Have a great day!<br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-11138991123124692222013-03-29T12:47:00.003-07:002013-03-29T13:53:15.075-07:00Animated Photo!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I thought it would be fun to try and make an animated gif, to show you what these ornaments look from all angles. <br />
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It was hard to keep the kitty from messing around with the lights, and getting in the shots, but I think it worked out. I tied the ornament from a cork screw so it would rotate, and hung it from the chandelier. I won't even tell you how long it took me to do, but pretty long! Here it is!<br />
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Sometimes it's hard to explain what a product looks like, so I think photos work better.<br />
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Kitty finally won the battle and got his warm place to sleep.<br />
Hope you have a great weekend, and wonderful Easter!<br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-2357816807599846702013-03-23T14:54:00.003-07:002013-03-24T11:07:27.929-07:00Skipping Spring bring on Summertime!Here's another ornament I've been working on. A clothesline for summertime. Like the laundry room ornament, this one is also from some old quilts.<br />
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Here's the quilt I've been using. It was already falling apart, so I don't feel so badly cutting it up.<br />
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I embroider all the pieces to the fabric.<br />
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Here it is after is soldered to the glass. These take a lot of time to create, but I really enjoy making them. You can check it out at <a href="http://www.mjornaments.com/" target="_blank">MJ Ornaments</a>. Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-72538524873173771082013-03-08T15:01:00.000-08:002013-03-08T15:01:04.124-08:00Laundry Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just finished a new ornament. It's made from old quilts, embroidered, then soldered. Fun to make! I'm taking it with me to <a href="http://www.glitterfest.com/" target="_blank">Glitterfest </a>tomorrow. Join me if you can!<br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-51800611389514991662013-03-01T08:50:00.002-08:002013-03-01T08:50:12.814-08:00Happy March!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some views of my favorite ornaments. I put them in a cluster collage, and they're hung with old railroad nails. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Wishing you a wonderful 2013!!!MJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-23161544638793877152012-12-03T16:15:00.000-08:002012-12-04T06:28:58.929-08:00Button Advent Calendar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I was little, I was fascinated with my mom's collection of buttons. She had them in an old coffee tin, and I'd spend so much time just looking at them, and playing with them. All the different colors and textures were so beautiful. I remember running my fingers through the buttons and they felt just like smooth wet stones. I lost my mom 2 years ago, and I miss her everyday. I thought and thought about what I could do with this wonderful memory of buttons, that is so directly linked to her.</div>
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So I took things I had around the house. My mom would have loved that, using what you already had. She was a child of the Depression, and was very frugal. A canvas drop cloth, old torn up quilt, an old hanger, and of course a bunch of vintage buttons. An Advent Calendar was born! <span style="text-align: center;">The pockets each hold a button, that has an attached hook ready to hang.</span></div>
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I found this old railroad nail with the number 25 on it. Perfect for Christmas, now it's ready to hang.<br />
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But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all? Find him over at my website <a href="http://www.mjornaments.com/" target="_blank">MJ Ornaments</a>. His nose glows with red glitter. Thanks again to Karen over at the <a href="http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2010/12/crafty-project-christmas-fabric-art.html" target="_blank">Graphics Fairy</a> for another wonderful vintage image. <br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">one day street faire anywhere!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Parking for this very popular event is limited, so visitors are encouraged to use the complimentary shuttles that run to and from the faire every 15 minutes. The shuttle pick-up locations are at the northwest corner of Sears at Westfield Shoppingtown Plaza Camino Real (Highway 78 and Jefferson) as well as at the Poinsettia Coaster Station (Poinsettia exit off of I-5).</span><br />
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MJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-73012156706214748152012-10-09T11:22:00.002-07:002012-10-09T11:23:42.982-07:00Glitterfest Fall 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy October to you! Had a great time making this banner, and am ready for the show season to begin! First one is next Sunday Oct. 7th at Del Mar. Hope to see you there!<br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-23170915570315765142012-09-04T13:14:00.000-07:002012-09-04T13:14:21.116-07:00Godey's Lady's Book 1862<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qGlhYRdBXoY/UEZgvZCtZYI/AAAAAAAAChA/zGkASWX9O3Y/s1600/godey's.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qGlhYRdBXoY/UEZgvZCtZYI/AAAAAAAAChA/zGkASWX9O3Y/s640/godey's.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I wanted to share this image with you from the June edition of Godey's Lady's Book. My mom gave it to me, and I thought I'd pass it on to you. Click to enlarge, and enjoy!<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-59839355073472374132012-09-03T10:07:00.000-07:002012-09-03T10:07:50.445-07:00Lady Letters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sz5ZHe8oDfQ/UETi4eA2E9I/AAAAAAAACgg/0G7oPskuLls/s1600/M1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sz5ZHe8oDfQ/UETi4eA2E9I/AAAAAAAACgg/0G7oPskuLls/s640/M1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Happy Labor Day to you! I wanted to share what I've been working on. These are new lady letters, and I'll have a different design for each letter of the alphabet. Featuring old Victorian fashion plates in the background.<br />
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MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-24096542933313630172012-08-19T15:36:00.000-07:002012-08-19T15:36:17.827-07:00Getting Ready<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYpmbzDgSb4/UDFpWI3OPnI/AAAAAAAACec/0Mf8UoDDF_o/s1600/h.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYpmbzDgSb4/UDFpWI3OPnI/AAAAAAAACec/0Mf8UoDDF_o/s640/h.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-57363466506508872262012-07-19T09:00:00.002-07:002012-07-20T09:07:13.232-07:00Steampunk Cross<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PWUPXCKDypg/UAmB2W0icSI/AAAAAAAACeQ/4ELP79gDou8/s1600/sm_cross.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PWUPXCKDypg/UAmB2W0icSI/AAAAAAAACeQ/4ELP79gDou8/s640/sm_cross.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Hi and welcome! I've put my soldering iron away for a bit, and picked up the old watch parts to put together a few steampunk crosses. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5X1eThQhwnA/UAgtWddzxRI/AAAAAAAACdg/uZcToVwLBzU/s1600/cross1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5X1eThQhwnA/UAgtWddzxRI/AAAAAAAACdg/uZcToVwLBzU/s640/cross1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> It's been way too hot to solder, so thought it was the perfect time to mix up some resin. It seems to cure a lot quicker in the heat.<br />
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MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-21949562198514601452012-06-10T15:43:00.000-07:002012-06-10T15:43:57.471-07:00Butterfly Mobile DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1U95BQvOKTQ/T9UcW1tE9GI/AAAAAAAACcU/G6bRmxdPug0/s1600/butt1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1U95BQvOKTQ/T9UcW1tE9GI/AAAAAAAACcU/G6bRmxdPug0/s640/butt1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Don't you love butterflies? I sure do, and what could be better than a butterfly mobile. Want to make one? Well, here's how.<br />
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</div>First you want to gather a few items. A mobile hanger, I got mine at Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-Randon-Hanging-Photo-Mobile/dp/B001A06WD8/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1339366934&sr=1-2&keywords=mobile+clip+holder" target="_blank">here</a>. Some clear thread, I got it in the craft area in Walmart. Looks kind of like fishing wire, but thinner. A pretty beefy needle to thread it with, and some pretty butterflies of course. I got the butterflies at<a href="http://www.floraltrims.com/butterflies-satin-paper-ss4.html" target="_blank"> Floraltrims.</a> They're made out of satin paper, and look real. <br />
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Here are the ones I bought, and these are made from photographs from real butterflies. <br />
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Take your needle double knot it, and thread through the fuzzy part of the butterfly with your clear thread. You need to center it pretty well so it hangs well. I left about a foot of threader more to work with.<br />
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After you put together your mobile, find a place to hang it. I used one of those little screws with a hook, and screwed it into the ceiling. Then I started to mess with hanging the butterflies. This mobile has perfect little circles to thread the butterflies through. I used different lengths of thread, so they'd hang at different heights. String them up with a few knots, and you've got yourself your own mobile!<br />
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The fun part too is, you can choose your own colors. Floral trims has a lot to choose from. <br />
Let me know if you try this, and pop over to my FB page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/MJ-Ornaments/307868610723" target="_blank">MJ Ornaments</a>, and share your photos, I'd love to see them!<br />
Take care,<br />
Martha<br />
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p.s. don't use this over a baby's crib, I'd be too afraid one could be pulled off, or fall off.MJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-20127531251774301592012-06-01T13:16:00.000-07:002012-06-01T13:16:23.785-07:00Color<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kbk7b5GHoUs/T8kg8SM8dyI/AAAAAAAACbw/WZMRpq159is/s1600/beachlineup_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kbk7b5GHoUs/T8kg8SM8dyI/AAAAAAAACbw/WZMRpq159is/s640/beachlineup_large.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm trying to embrace more color in my life, so I've been making these pretties. Love the old fashioned bathing suits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8sKKoBMfkzw/T8khAWFfPGI/AAAAAAAACb4/0woANfg-dlM/s1600/butter2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8sKKoBMfkzw/T8khAWFfPGI/AAAAAAAACb4/0woANfg-dlM/s640/butter2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Beautiful bohemian butterflies. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qshwupoFkLM/T8khBPWMhbI/AAAAAAAACcA/gZRnfxI2Re8/s1600/butterfly_lrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qshwupoFkLM/T8khBPWMhbI/AAAAAAAACcA/gZRnfxI2Re8/s640/butterfly_lrg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">When life is hard, it's nice to retreat to beautiful things and color can help make you feel happy. You can find these up on my <a href="http://www.mjornaments.com/category_36/6/Ornaments.htm" target="_blank">website</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Martha</div>MJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-4547145405337568912012-05-03T14:00:00.000-07:002012-05-03T14:00:25.881-07:00New Charm & Carlsbad Street Faire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi! Thanks for popping by. Here's a new charm hot off the soldering iron. It's been fun colorizing these old photos of ladies on the beach. I just love their outfits. <br />
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, I'll be in Carlsbad, CA on Sunday for the annual street fair. It's the biggest in the whole country! I'll be there from 8 (gulp) until 5. Find my booth by the Witch creek winery, at the top of the hill where Carlsbad Blvd. and Grand meet. Hope to see you there!<br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-36564771104412657772012-04-22T11:42:00.000-07:002012-04-26T09:45:39.635-07:00Bathing Beauties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love the old fashioned suits they used to wear in 1917. Don't you wish they were still in fashion? Then maybe I'd wear a bathing suit again.</div>
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I colorized the suits of these lovely ladies, and think they look pretty cute. You can check them out here. at my we site <a href="http://www.mjornaments.com/" target="_blank">MJ Ornaments.</a> I sure am looking forward to summer, aren't you? <br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-35205938418817718012012-04-20T14:11:00.000-07:002012-04-20T14:11:51.795-07:00Spring has Sprung!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ylJ58-2X3Wk/T5HPyzfRvgI/AAAAAAAACaU/IrkcfTwoQGg/s1600/spring_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ylJ58-2X3Wk/T5HPyzfRvgI/AAAAAAAACaU/IrkcfTwoQGg/s640/spring_web.jpg" width="564" /></a></div><br />
Spring has definitely Sprung here in So Cal! I've been inspired to create some nature ornaments, and came up with the one above last week. Don't you think the mother bird deserved a crown for all the hard work she does?<br />
I'll be in Encinitas next Sat. the 28th for a street fair, so come out and enjoy if you live nearby.<br />
Hope you're doing well, and have a wonderful weekend!<br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7225478279586179698.post-13983843572256458382012-04-06T12:21:00.000-07:002012-04-06T12:21:34.183-07:00Happy Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JSLrkzx6otQ/T39A6Hx8osI/AAAAAAAACZ8/AwHsPQoHeUY/s1600/DSCN7175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JSLrkzx6otQ/T39A6Hx8osI/AAAAAAAACZ8/AwHsPQoHeUY/s640/DSCN7175.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Wanted to share my little bunny pot, he seems to be getting buried in clover. <br />
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I hope you have a wonderful Easter this weekend!<br />
Take care,<br />
MarthaMJ Ornamentshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00581029535140778966noreply@blogger.com