"Here's the Hearse.... Waiting for Halloween! :)

"The Hearse Song"

Don't you ever laugh as the Hearse goes

by, for you may be the next to die.

They wrap you in a big white sheet from your

head down to your feet. 

They put you in a big black box and cover

you up with dirt and rocks. 

All goes well for about a week, then your

coffin begins to leak.

That is just part of a Childrens Traditional Rhyme.. The rest is a little gross and

squeamish... I didn't want to gross you out

but the kids love to sing

it :)

Happy Hallow's Eve!!! 

Be safe and have fun on Halloween!!!!!!

"Halloween Wreath"

This is the Halloween Wreath I made . I saw the idea 

off Pinterest. I didn't add as much because

my wreath wasn't as big and I also didn't want

to spend lots of time. It actually

looks frumpy today when I

took the picture. Oh well :) 

This was my Inspiration Wreath. I found this

on Pinterest. It was made by Jennifer Suggs.

I think her wreath is amazing. 

My Wreath was made with a black wreath. Spanish moth,

leaves, flowers (Things I had on hand)

Witches boots I had made last year

for my "Halloween Boutique" and a

Witches hat I made also. Burlap bow and

fabric flowers just cut out

of scrap fabric. A dollar glittered "Happy

Halloween"

I coffee dyed the muslin for the boots and witches Hats.

Funny thing is I don't even drink coffee. :)

So, off to the 99 cent store to

look for coffee. I knew that

stuff would be of use to

me one day. 

Hope you have an Awesome, safe, fun-filled

Halloween! 

Walking at "Hart Park"

A member of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, the William S. Hart Museum is less than an hour's drive from most areas of Los Angeles.

The William S. Hart Park and Museum is the former retirement home of the famed silent film actor and director who produced a series of hit Western movies in the early 1900's. His beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival Style Mansion – now the Museum – exhibits an impressive collection of Western artwork by noted artists Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, and Joe de Yong, as well as mementos from early Hollywood, personal furnishings and effects, and artifacts representing multiple Native American cultures.

The Museum also includes an historic 1910 Ranch House that exhibits Hart's tack and saddle collection, personal furnishings, and additional Hollywood mementos.

 William S. Hart 

 Flowering bushes

 Back of the Ranch House

 The "Ranch House"

 Cactus and nature all around this park. 

 There are lots of trails at the Hart Ranch. I love these

Rock benches. It has been a great place to

sit and pray and contemplate life. While looking

over the Valley.

Sitting on the bench overlooking the valley.

(Picture Below)

Both the Mansion and the Ranch House are located in scenic William S. Hart Park, where guests may enjoy visiting a live collection of farm animals, a herd of American bison, a vast picnic area, a series of hiking trails, and a charming Western-themed Gift Store.In 1921, Hart purchased a ranch house and surrounding property. He built a 22 room mansion which today houses Hart's collection of western art, Native American artifacts, and early Hollywood memorabilia. Hart lived at the ranch nearly 20 years until his death in 1946. In his will, Hart gave the Horseshoe Ranch to the County of Los Angeles. It was to be set aside for the use and enjoyment of the public, at no charge.

Today, the Horseshoe Ranch consists of 265 acres. Both the ranch house and the Hart residence are open to the public. An assortment of animals reside at Hart Park, including a small herd of bison which were a gift from the Walt Disney Studios in 1962.

I had more pictures but, I didn't know I was recording and filming instead of
taking pictures on my I phone. So, I am going to retake those pictures. There is so much more to see at this big Ranch. So, stay tuned. I only live
5 minutes away from it :)

Thank you for looking :)

Halloween Paper Chandelier

 This is a Halloween paper Chandelier hanging from our light above our kitchen
table. It is 

book pages folded like an accordion .

 Hanging from it are pictures of all my kids and my Grandkids.

My son-in-laws too. I put funny titles on them. This is

my Grandson, Parker when he was just a baby. He is 5 now.

So, I need to make a new one. It makes me laugh though. He

is so sweet. His title on his says. "Does not cuddle!" He even

has a pumpkin hat on.. Funny :)

 This is the paper chandelier. I think it is

a fun addition to Halloween decor.

My kids even made sure I had all of them up.

They notice everything :)

This was my inspiration... Check out this cute "Birthday Chandelier!"

So sweet.. Check out this blog too. Really fun

stuff..

Craftingchicks.blogspot.com 

"Let's take a Walk"!

I am going to take you on one of my walks I take almost

everyday.. Sometimes I do a jog/run.. Sometimes I

just need to walk and mediate and pray. So, this

is the area in which I live in California. Come

and Enjoy :)

These are the red bushes I see everywhere 

 on my walk. They are 

very vibrant and so red during this Fall Season. 

This is taken on my walk while I am on the

sidewalk looking over the Valley.
Beautiful View! 

 This is a park that is completely off limits and a secluded area in the

neighborhood where I walk. It is down in a gully like area.
This is where "NCIS" is filmed. I am taking this picture

on a sidewalk looking down. This is a very steep hill

that I have to climb. Once I came down the hill

and had to go all the way back up because

they were filming "NCIS"... I got a sneak peek

of Mark Harmon :)  It was worth

the walk up the hill !!

 This is the path that is off limits to cars. It was

to be for used for the surrounding homes but,

now I just see "NCIS" filming there! :)

 I live where there are so many oak trees. Acorns falling 

everywhere. Squirrels everywhere getting Acorns.

I tried to take a picture but, they are

fast little creatures :)

This is the start of my walk. You can't tell but

it is a very steep hill. Good for getting the

Heart pumping!  There are rabbits, lots

of birds of every color. So much

beauty of Nature here. Lizards

everywhere also. 

 This is some of the scenery I get to enjoy on my

walk.

 This is sage like bushes that are everywhere. They

smell very fragrant and I really enjoy the smells

on my walk. There are lavender bushes

and eucalyptus. I love the

smells on my walk :)

I hope you enjoyed the walk.. Especially the beautiful nature that God created for us to

all enjoy. This is just one of my walks that I take. It is about an hour walk for me. Sometimes

I jog it... Sometimes I just need a good walk. Stay tuned for more walking adventures. I live in

an area filled with walking trails.  The one great thing I love about this new area we live in.

  "Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder"!! 

SO TRUE!!

Halloween has come to "Our" House!

Well, It is finally Here!!

 HALLOWEEN!

The decorating of the House that is.. I love to decorate  the house

fun and spooky all together  I just added Pumpkins everywhere

sprinkled about. Black netting and Cheese cloth to drape around

mirrors and lamps.  Monster hands and witches boots and

witches hats... Skulls around and lots of 

Spiders.
Old photographs of people long ago.

                         The air is finally getting cooler and the leaves are finally dropping.

I think the "HALLOWEEN"

season is starting 

to 

show up!

Coffee Filter and Book Page Rosette Wreath

This is just a little project that I have been working on.. So easy, so fast and hardly
cost me a penny.. Well, maybe a "Pretty Penny".. ha!

                                               Coffee Filter and Book Page Rosette Wreath

To Make:  1 Straw or Foam Wreath
                 Brown and White Coffee Filters
                 Hot Glue
                 Book Pages
                 Buttons
                 String

You can wrap the wreath but, I left it because I decided to Hot glue the Coffee Filters in the Wreath

1. I just pushed each filter into the wreath one at a time with a sharp object--  i.e.Pencil, crochet hook... Whatever.

                DO THIS WHILE WATCHING X FACTOR OR THE VOICE... HA!

2.Then alternate brown and white coffee filters all the way around. Push into wreath and hot glue so it will
    stay as you go. You don't need a lot of glue.

3. Take some old book pages.. Mine were 11x14. I cut them to size.
4. Accordian fold the book page.. I used about two to each rosette.
5. I made smaller sizes as seen on wreath.
6. Then assemble wreath.
7. Glue Book page Rosettes on Wreath.
8. Glue a bow string to front and add a button if you like.
9. Add embellishments as needed.
10. SMILE!  Your wreath is done..  Looks so Pretty!!