Thursday, December 30, 2010

Simple Pleasures: Possibilities

A new day filled with possibilities.

Spray painted cans waiting to be decorated.

Plastic rings waiting to be turned into Dorset buttons.

Little notebooks waiting to be altered, inspired by Jan's gift to me.

Yarn from a friend waiting to be turned into something wearable or usable.

New things to try.

You are full of wonderful possibilities. Do something with them. The most painful regrets, those which never go away, are regrets of things not done, things never attempted. ~ Ralph Marston

Please vist Dayle at A Collection of This and That for more simple pleasures.
Project Simple Pleasures2
Friendship blessings, Tammy
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37 comments:

  1. LoriDecember 30, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Tammy,
    You have such a creative and calming spirit about you! I wish I could capture some of that creative energy that you exude...I also wish I could have some of your calming spirit ;-) Looking forward to seeing what you will create with all of those goodies!!!

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  2. Nikki (Sarah)December 30, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    love that quote...it's great.

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  3. HeatherDecember 30, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    I love this post! What a wonderful boost to a creative spirit that tends to get all caught up in the busy-ness of life {raising three boys and a husband} ♥ This blessed me.

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  4. SusanDecember 30, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    love your post...love those buttons! Have a Happy New Year. So happy to have met you this year. Susan

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  5. Happy@HomeDecember 30, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    I always love to think about the possibilities each new day holds for us. What a sense of freedom it is to be able to choose what we want to do on a given day. It looks like your day holds lots of interesting possibilities.
    The quote you chose is just the perfect ending to an already inspiring post.

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  6. Heather - The Good LifeDecember 30, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Looks like you have a creative and fun day planned. Enjoy all your projects and have a wonderful day. :-)

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  7. MarilynDecember 30, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    So glad to see you have a little time to craft...have a day of fun...and we'll wait here to see what you made....
    Tammy, thank you for all your visits and your always sweet comments. I wish you and your family the very Best Year ever!! Look forward to seeing more of your creations, your trips and ......well, YOU!! Enjoy your day..... :) :)

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  8. GwendolynKayDecember 30, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Hi chicky! I see you have lots to keep you busy for a while. I have decided that next year everyone gets a home made gift instead of a store bought one... I need to get started. I was thinking pillows or blankets for all. We shall see what I come up with.
    love ya!
    Gwenny

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  9. crochet ladyDecember 30, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    ....things never attempted. I think of that as I start on a new project and hope for God's blessing as I work on it.

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  10. TammyDecember 30, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    Tammy I see some wonderful things about to be created. I can't wait for you to share them with us. Happy New Year.
    tammy

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  11. PamDecember 30, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    What a wonderful post. So inspiring. Love the little altered notebook. They would make wonderful hostess gifts. Now to see if I have any little notebooks in my stash.

    Happy New year.

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  12. Rose M. RodriguezDecember 30, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Hello, I congratulate you for this post. It is filled with positivity and it sounds promising! So many possibilities in your diary, it sounds like the analogy of life of everyone who visits you and feel and know that for this new year, there is a world of possibilities, new in their lives. blessings, Rose Marie

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  13. Savannah GrannyDecember 30, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Such an inspiring post. We all should continue attempting new things.
    Keeps the mind alert and spirit young. Have fun with these awaiting experiences. Ginger

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  14. Hearts TurnedDecember 30, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Beautiful post, Tammy! There is ALWAYS something new to learn & try--such an exciting thing! Wishing you and your sweet family the most wonderful, happy & healthy New Year--filled with beautiful new things learned and tried--so happy I know you, dear friend...

    Julie

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  15. Cindy AdkinsDecember 30, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Hi Tammy,
    Wow, I love your blog header..it looks awesome! And I bet you can't wait to get started making everything...so fun!

    Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
    XO

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  16. Angela RichardsonDecember 30, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Hi Tammy,
    Oh I just love having things waiting to be done.
    A wonderful quote!
    Hugs,Angela.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Tammy,
    What an inspiring and encouraging post!

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  18. Marjorie (Molly) SmithDecember 30, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    I love the simple preasures of home made crafts, especially paintings.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Molly

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  19. AnonymousDecember 30, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    A new year for new projects! Seems like your muse is in high-gear, Tammy! Look at all the fun projects you have lined up. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside!!!!
    Like you, I need to have several going at the same time.
    Looking forward to seeing YOUR finished projects. You are always an inspiration to me, too!
    Hugs, Jan

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  20. BettyannDecember 30, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Tammy, thank you for the lovely quote, it is so true..enjoy your creative time..Happy New Year to you and loved ones..

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  21. Southern GalDecember 30, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    So many great possibilities. Hope you make time to get them all done.

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  22. gailDecember 30, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Hi Tammy....I have to say, I am enjoying this down time. It's been a rat race lately with the new baby and death of my daughter's mother in law, then the holidays.....so to have absolutely nothing to do is heaven. and of course there is always something to do!(like blog visiting). it looks like you have some fun projects in the works-post some pics when you are done!
    hugs,
    gail

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  23. My Grama's SoulDecember 30, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Hello sweet lady....I must say you have inspired to get busy this year with the "artsy side of my Life. Can't wait to see what you come up with ...with all your little treasures.

    Hugs,

    Jo

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  24. TrishDecember 30, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    Hi Tammy, thanks for your lovely comment-I hope you get some rain that does not cause you other problems :-)
    Wow, you are so clever. It looks like you are going to have a creative fun day. The painted cans intrigue me..I wonder what you'll do with them?
    Have a blessed day and a very happy New Year!
    peace and joy in Christ..Trish

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  25. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 31, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Dearest Tammy,

    Those buttons are real simple pleasures; very impressive!
    Oh, so many opportunities are awaiting us but it's the TIME that is lacking for carrying them all out...
    Enjoy this happy ending of 2010!

    Mariette's Back to Basics

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  26. Serena LewisDecember 31, 2010 at 12:32 AM

    Lots of creative goodies to play with there, Tammy. I love those Dorset buttons...you clever thing, you! Are they difficult to make?

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  27. ChristineDecember 31, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    Simple quote but very powerful.

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  28. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 31, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Now that Christmas is packed away it is time to get crackin on some new projects! You've given me another little nudge in that direction Tammy, thanks!!

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  29. Marie Lost Bird StudioDecember 31, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    Hi Tammy,
    what a wonderful post! Have a wonderful and happy New Year.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  30. koraleeDecember 31, 2010 at 5:29 AM

    Sending you ooooodles of hope...contentment...anticipation..promise and pure delight for 2011 my sweet sweet friend. xoxoxoxoxoxo

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  31. DianeDecember 31, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Now for the most painful part - trying to decide what to do first! Have fun Tammy. Diane

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  32. KristinDecember 31, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    I love the decorated notebook! What a great gift idea. I am always looking for something new to make.

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  33. SusanDecember 31, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Yikes, Tammy. I'm going to be the 33rd commenter! Holy Smokes. Anyway, you are right. Each moment is filled with possibilities. It's up to us to make the most of them. Take care, Tammy. Keep up the good work! Susan

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  34. MaveDecember 31, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks for sharing your joy. I appreciated the quote. I sometimes don't make the most of the 'now'.

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  35. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysDecember 31, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Dear Tammy ... I'm always glad to see you at the Simple Pleasures party. This post really moved me. The simpleness and beauty of possibilities is something I'd never given much thought. Thanks for this gentle reminder.

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  36. DebbieDecember 31, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    LOVE this post! It really inspired me. I didn't do a simple pleasure this week, but I'm having such a great time reading them all!

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    All your crafting stuff looks wodnerful. I can't wait to see what you do with it all. I know it will be spectacular, just like you!!

    XOXO
    REnee

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