January Subway Art

I just love the many talented gals

That have shown their Subway Art

on various Blogs.

I have wanted to make one

But, just didn't know quite how to do it.

But, I finally tackled the job and

This is what I come up with.

Karie's Chic Creations

January

Subway Art

 I picked words that I thought went with the month of

 January

 You'll notice I have Happy Birthday on my sign

 Well, that is because I have so many 

 January Birthday's

 I have all of our names

And the date of our January Birthday

I do have a Cricut but I don't have a lot of fonts to chose from.

So, I just used Microsoft fonts

And various sizes.

Mod Podged the word strips on to a 12x12 inch paper

Then Mod Podged the whole page.

Then framed it.

There are a few things I will do different when I make a

 February

Subway Sign. . .

I am pleased with this project

Can't wait to make more. . . . . . .
I am linking to these fabulous parties
Frou, Frou Design/Fabulous Friday Finds
504 Main/Tickled Pink

Finding Fabulous/Frugalicious Friday
Tatertots and Jello/Weekend Wrap-Up

Spur of The Moment Shopping

Oh, goodness, I woke up this morning feeling

A  little down in the Dumps!

The old January Dump hit me. . .

Does that ever happen to you?

Well, I decided this girl needed to get out

And

Shop!

I know, I know, you would think after all that

Christmas shopping I would have had enough. .

But, I tell ya,

It makes me feel better to shop!

So what if I live off of Ramen Noodles the rest of the month.

So I headed to the city

That is Salt Lake City

I was looking for bargains and sales, of course

 These pretty place- mats were on sale for only $1.50

And the white bird on the sphere was $2.00

Oh, but look at those darling snowmen

Ya, they are

Fitz and Floyd!

 Oh, my gosh 50% off!

They are so dang cute!

I love them and I had to have them.

After looking at their little expressions my spirits were lifted!

 Well after that deal

I could have gone home,

But, I just had to go to the Craft Store. . . .!

 Anything with my initial "K"

I am a sucker for. . .

And the $1 bins at Michael's are just too tempting. . .

Isn't my initial cute though?

 Of course, I always need ribbon. .

I only have umpteen boxes of it

And that cute black clothespin I need that

The ribbon was only $1

And the clothespin was only $2

 Note cards and magnets are always a must!

And there was a good deal on Valentine Paper

Oh, I need that. . .

So, I came home and I felt much better.

 The Dumps are gone for now. .

Oh, they will be back. . . . I am sure.

Everything was on Sale

 And I needed wanted everything I bought.

Ok, I am linking this to

Linda at A La Carte/Junkin Finds Friday
The Shabby Nest/Frugal Friday

January Shelfscape

January is here

And it is time for a new look

Around the house.



I have been lazy slow to take my Christmas decorations down.

There were other things I was more interested in.

But it is done!

 Now it is time to move on. . . .

First thing is to re-decorate the shelf in the living room.

 I love decorating my black shelf. . .

I don't have a mantel, instead I have my black shelf

 I still wanted a wintry scene

So I used the pine candle rings. . .

 My JANUARY embroidery lets you know what month it is. . .

I have done all the months

So I am sure you will see the different months.

 Oh, these little winter birds are so cute!

They are the ones I got for 80 cents

At a After-Christmas sale.

 January

Is a special month for me

My birthday is in January

Also, my brother,

My son

And three grandchildren . . . .

So now it is on to other parts of the house

To Re-Decorate

Don't ya just love January?

Oh, by the way, I heard that if you are born in

January

You are like the little Penguins.

We survived the coldest time of the year!

January babies are Penguins!

I am linking to:

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life

Susan at Between Naps on The Porch
Costal Charm/Nifty-Thrifty Tuesdays
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia/Tuesdays Treasures

I Just Want To Be Like The Others

I wonder sometimes what on this earth

I am doing in Bloggerville!

Really, I am so insecure about my blog posts!

(Don't get me wrong I love blogging)

I started

This blog

Karie's Chic Creations

In July 2010

But I tell ya, I wonder sometimes what on this

earth I am doing. . .

My picture taking has a lot to be desired. .

(Something I have to work on)

My ideas are not original. . .

(I usually copy something or someone)

I recently started to do Table-setting. . . (Tablescapes)

Oh, let me tell you

I have a long ways to go!

I have always loved pretty plates and dishes. . .

But I hang them on the wall. . . !

I love plates!

I even hang them up high, close to the ceiling . .

I really do like to hang plates!

This is more like the "crystal" I use!

I just want to do tablescapes like some the blogs I follow

sigh, cry, tears

Look at this beautiful Christmas Tablescape created by

Marty at A Stroll Thru Life

(Dare I say we used paper plates a different kind of plate?)

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch

Does gorgeous Tablescapes. . .

Every Thursday she hosts

Tablescape Thursday

Oh My Goodness, there are some incredible

Tablescapes. . . .

Well, I tell you, I am not giving up!

No sir, Not Me!

I will keep working on the picture taking

And I will continue to copy admire others. . .(how else do I learn?)

And I will continue to look for nice dishes I don't hang on the walls.

 Hopefully my tablescapes will come close to looking

At least half way decent. . .

Clearance Sales

Oh, I did take time to check out

The After Christmas Sales.

I wasn't going to, because I have so much "stuff"

But, alas, I just couldn't stay away. .

And of course I found a few things!

 Wal-Mart had their things 50% off

I found these plate chargers.

The cute candles with the ceramic shades

And 18 feet of pre-lite garland. . .

 These candles will be cute as gifts.

 Then I went to "Real Deals"

I just couldn't resist these adorable birds.

80 cents apiece. 

I can decorate with them for a couple of months. . .

 I could not resist this darling Nativity Set

Regularly $21. on sale for $3.00

Ya, I said $3.00

How could I pass that up?

 In the background is a package of "natural" decorative balls.

Six for $1.25!

 This is a candle ring. . .  I had bought one earlier in the month

(paid full price)

Today it was $1.25

 The little figures for the Nativity Set are so cute.

 The expressions on their faces are so dang cute!

 My Grandkids will love this Nativity. . . .

And this artificial tree will look nice on my porch

It was $3.00

I think I did pretty good. . .  I spent $13.00 and some change.

I love buying things on sale!

Now I look forward to January Sales . . . .
I am linking this to
A La Carte'/Junkin Finds Friday

Enjoying Christmas Week

I am enjoying this week between

Christmas and New Years so much. .

I don't want to take down my decorations just yet.

I have enjoyed my home so much

During the Holidays. 

 At night I love the glow of the Christmas Tree.

I am one of those persons who cries the day I take the tree down!

Ya, I do, and I am glad to say that I do.

 My beautiful Poinsettia should last for a couple of months.

Oh, it is gorgeous.

And I love my decorated side-board and table

 My brother and sister-in-law were here to visit
During the holidays.

Oh, how I love him and miss him. . .

My sweet niece was here also with her daughter.

 I enjoyed dinner together with all of my family.

 Of, course we had a visit to Temple Square

To see the beautiful Christmas lights and Nativities.

It was a cold, cold night but we loved it.

Being together warmed us all!

 My Three Sons.

How blessed I am!

 Joseph, Mary and The Babe

On a crystal clear pool.

The beautiful Salt Lake Temple

In the background

20 of us at dinner after seeing the lights.

I think I have had one of the best Christmas Holidays. . .

For so many years I have been sad during this time.

But this year my Heart was full and

I feel so Blessed. . .

My Best of 2010

I am happy to link this post with
Rhonda at
Southern Hospitality
And

Kim At Savy Southern Style/

Show Me Your Best 2010
And
The CSI Project/Favorite Projects of The Year
House of Hepworth
The DIY Show-Off/Looking Back
504 Main/ The Best of 2010
The DIY Club/ Year In Review 2010
Tatertots and Jello/ Weekend In Review

Thank you ladies for letting me show-off some
of my best projects of 2010

I began my blog on July 8, 2010
Just wanting  a way to journal my projects and my life. .
It has been a Blessing to me
And the wonderful people I have met in Bloggerville
Are the Best. . .
Thanks to everyone who have peeped at my projects.
As you can see I have a lot to learn about blogging
 I am just an amateur at this
My photo taking really needs to improve for one things
I sometimes feel so inadequate . .
And wonder why I even show off my projects
But, I keep doing it.
So here are some of the ones I am the most proud of
I hope you will visit me often in 2011.
My Favorite Projects for 2010

Emma's Dresser

 Ampersand?

 Picture Frame Wall Grouping

 Chair I found at side of road and painted Yellow

 Quatrafoil Design Stool

Yellow Patio Table 

 Ruffled Table-Runner I made

My Dining Room decked out for Thanksgiving

 Vintage Santa Prints I framed

 Candelabra I created from "Junk"

Thank you for visiting my blog. . . Please come back again

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