My husband and I were in the garden today.  We were hoping to see some new green grass where seed had been sewn.  There was no new grass, but the roses are still beautiful! 

A Tip for Glass Beaded Napkin Rings

I was so excited last year to find these beautiful gold glass bead napkin rings!  They were on clearance during an after Christmas sale!

I was planning on using them for a tea a couple of weeks ago, so I gathered the napkins, pressed them nicely and then inserted one of the napkins into a ring to see how it looked.  It was really pretty!  I thought that I might try inserting the napkin a little different and as I was taking the napkin out of the ring...the stitching broke and the glass beads began falling to the ground!  Delicate lttle things!!!

Looking a little closer, I could tell the others were just as fragile with loose stitching and wouldn't hold up...So what to do!?!?

I went to the craft closet to get glue, a small brush and got to work...

Painting the inside of each napking ring, from top to bottom, they were coated good!

 

And then placed on some wax paper to dry!

This worked beautifully and they are now ready for the Christmas table!!!



Hello

Hi, I'm Cindy! 

I am new to blogging.  A year or so ago I happend upon a blog and I am so glad I did.  During each visit I am inspired and learn so much...all because one takes the time to share with another.  Isn't that what we as women have needed and done since the beginning of time!  We open our hearts and homes to others; to help one another, to gain a new friend or two, to learn new things while hopefully encouraging and inspiring others along the way!  Susan at Between Naps on the Porch is so talented and always inspiring!  Visit her blog, you will go back often!

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ 

Recently I have been inspired by another, that of a long lost friend!  I learned of Kelly's blog a few months ago.  The Tidy Brown Wren is another site you will want to visit often as Kelly shares so many great ideas from getting your nest organized to how to pull off a wedding in your own back yard!

http://tidybrownwren.blogspot.com/

 I am always tidying my nest, collecting, gardening and lots of remodeling going on...so, I thought I'd join you!

(Boy, have I got alot to learn about blogging!)

Thanks to both of you for continuing to inspire me!