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Woodcuts from the old book Young People’s Scrap-Book
These lovely vintage images are FREE for your enjoyment and usage!
Note: If you post any of the above vintage images on your blog, a link-back is always appreciated!
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Woodcuts from the old book Young People’s Scrap-Book
These lovely vintage images are FREE for your enjoyment and usage!
Note: If you post any of the above vintage images on your blog, a link-back is always appreciated!
Click each to enlarge.
Woodcuts from the old book Young People’s Scrap-Book
These lovely vintage images are FREE for your enjoyment and usage!
Note: If you post any of the above vintage images on your blog, a link-back is always appreciated!
Click each to enlarge.
Woodcuts from the old book Young People’s Scrap-Book
These lovely vintage images are FREE for your enjoyment and usage!
Note: If you post any of the above vintage images on your blog, a link-back is always appreciated!
“There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven–
A time to give birth and a time to die;
A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.A time to kill and a time to heal;
A time to tear down and a time to build up.A time to weep and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn and a time to dance.A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing.A time to search and a time to give up as lost;
A time to keep and a time to throw away.A time to tear apart and a time to sew together;
A time to be silent and a time to speak.A time to love and a time to hate;
A time for war and a time for peace.” - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
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Woodcuts from the old book Young People’s Scrap-Book
These lovely vintage images are FREE for your enjoyment and usage!
Note: If you post any of the above vintage images on your blog, a link-back is always appreciated!
As you may know, I will be having my wisdom teeth removed this morning and will be “out of the groove” for a few days. So, while I’m on the mend, I decided that I wanted you all to have fun while I’m away.
For the next 5 days I will be posting lovely vintage
images FREE for your enjoyment and usage!
All of the images are scans from an old book called, Young People’s Scrap-Book. This book is full of narratives, natural history, scenes, and personal sketches, containing “over three hundred elegant wood-cuts”. It is a beautiful book, and extra special because it is over 75 years old (not sure of the original publishing date).
Starting tomorrow, these delightful images will be up for your happiness! (There is a great variety: birds, buildings, children, beautiful landscapes, and more!)
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Bently eating snacks in the somewhat weedy garden.
Our dear little dog, Bently Scribbles, is doing quite well! He has settled down a bit and is even behaving out of doors without a lead!
In the past whenever he escaped outside with no lead, he would run straight for the road and stand on it for a few seconds. After his few seconds of touching the pavement, he would run back into the house without a single glance to the right or to the left. He knew he had done something bad, but I suppose he wanted to enjoy every moment of his mischievousness without any distractions!
Bently taking a rest on the brick.
Now when we let him out without his lead he does splendidly! He usually walks around with us, eats a few weeds, and occasionally goes for a run (but not to the road). And, of course, once he’s back inside he gets a treat for being such a good little boy!
I’m not sure what made him change, but I’m sure glad that he did!
P.S. In case you are wondering where I’ve been: I was working on 4-H and then I caught a cold. I’m trying my best, with the Lord’s help, to get over the cold. If I am well soon, I will be having my wisdom teeth removed on Friday. Prayers would be greatly appreciated! Blessings to you all!
Over the past couple weeks, we have had several animal visitors spend a bit of time in our yard. It is amazing to see the detail that God gave them.
As Buddy Davis says,
“It’s designed to do what it does do. What it does do it does do well.”
A golden-eyed toad that ribbit-ed when I picked him up. He enjoyed hunkering in the grass.
A young robin who graced us with it’s presence on a few occasions (surprisingly he did not seem to mind our somewhat up-close company).
A pleasant turtle (about the size of a dinner plate) enjoyed tramping across our yard (Daddy had saved him while he was crossing the road in town and we later dropped him of at Granny’s pond).
We also had deer, but I did not get very good pictures of them as they were quicker on foot than I was at changing the camera lens.
Have you had any animal guests lately?
*Recipe added after a day of sharing these mouth-watering pictures without it!*
Strawberry Shortcake is a delightful summer dessert that looks, tastes, and smells delicious! It’s not too sweet, and adds a lovely light touch to any meal (or even tea time)!
Strawberry Shortcake
Strawberries:
6 cups strawberries, sliced
¼ cup sugar
Mix sliced strawberries and sugar in bowl, set aside.
Shortcake:
¼ cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
½ cup butter
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup milk
Stir together sugar, flour, and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg and milk; add all at once to dry ingredients. Stir until just moist.
Spread into a greased pan 8×1½-inch round baking pan, building up the edge slightly (we cut out wax paper and place it in the bottom of the pan for easy removal). Lightly sprinkle sugar on top of the cake.
Bake at 450°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and slice the cake into two layers (serrated bread knives work great).
Whipped Cream:
1 cup whipping cream
2 TB sugar
½ tsp. vanilla
In a chilled bowl combine whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with chilled beaters of an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Finishing Touches:
Place bottom layer of shortcake on a cake platter. Spoon on cake half of the sweetened strawberries and half of the whipped cream. Carefully place the top layer of the shortcake on top and add a second later of strawberries and whipped cream. For extra beauty, add 1-3 whole strawberries on top. Enjoy!
Eyebright posted her list of books that she plans to read this summer, and I decided to join her! If you have posted your book list, do share it with us (you can link to your post at her blog here)!
This is the beginning of a “growing” list of books that I am reading and plan to read.
The Institutes of Biblical Law (Vol. 1) by R.J. Rushdoony
The Institutes of Christian Religion by John Calvin
John Calvin: Man of the Millennium by Philip Vollmer
Reformation and Revival by John Brown
The Confessions by St. Augustine
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (again)
The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis
Humility by C.J. Mahaney
Anchored in Christ by Norm Wakefield
What He Must Be by Voddie Baucham Jr.
Art for God’s Sake by Philip Graham Ryken
Hidden Art by Edith Schaeffer
The Genesis Record by Henry M. Morris
The Lie: Evolution by Ken Ham
The Family by J.R. Miller
The Little Boy Down the Road by Doug Phillips
Practicing Hospitality by Pat Ennis and Lisa Tatlock
Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris
The Real Lincoln by Thomas DiLorenzo
Queechy by Elizabeth Wetherell (Susan Warner)
House of Love by Elizabeth Chaney
Guns of the Lion by Douglas Bond
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
Joan of Arc by Mark Twain
Sew U by Wendy Mullin
Sew What! Skirts by Francesca Denhartog & Carole Ann Camp
What do you you plan read this summer? Do you have any book recommendations?
This morning Breezy and I picked strawberries from our strawberry patch.
The pickings almost filled to large colanders.
There were berries that didn’t look quite like the rest, but they still taste delicious!
God created such beautiful foods for us to enjoy!
Next Delightful Job: Making Strawberry Freezer Jam
{Writing by Mother}
. . . is such a pleasurable way to encourage others. I don’t do it as often as I would like to, but when I get around to doing it I find it thoroughly enjoyable!
I used a dip pen and ink, and wore an apron to protect my skirt from being stained.
Our lovely shade tree made for a perfectly pleasant time!
Saturday was the day that we celebrated Breezy’s homeschool graduation with a graduation open house where family and friends gathered to congratulate her.
There was, of course, plenty of preparation involved. But it was all a joy to know that it was for that dear sister of mine.
{me decorating the tree by Breezy}
When the majority of the food was prepared, I had the wonderful privilege of making the decorations. The decorations were garlands of triangles and rectangles that Maggie and I hung on the branches and around the trunk of our large oak tree.
{straw around the tree}
We borrowed straw from our granny to place around the tree as extra sitting places.
{garlands in the tree by Breezy}
I believe that Saturday was the most festive our yard has ever looked. Simply charming!
{family & friends by Maggie}
There were many who visited and congratulated Breezy, both those who were near and those who were far. It was so good to fellowship with one another!
{two pretty ladies}
{around the tree}
{Momma, Breezy, & Daddy}
The Lord has greatly blessed me with such a wonderful father, mother, and sister!
Breezy, I am so thankful to have such a wonderful sister — you mean more to me than you can know! Your friendship has blessed me greatly and I look forward to seeing what the Lord has in store for your future, dear one! I love you!
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily,
as for the Lord rather than for men,
knowing that from the Lord you will receive
the reward of the inheritance.
It is the Lord Christ whom you serve.”
Colossians 3:23-24
(randomly drawn) Comment #111: Emily, who wrote:
“My plans this summer… finalize the purchase of my first condo and then move on in! AND - *my* name is Emily Rose too! I clearly need to add your blog to my reader. ;)“
Thank you, to all of you who entered - you sure made it fun! I enjoyed getting to read all of your plans for the summer. I hope that you have a blessed one!
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{Maggie & Emily Rose}
We knew it was coming, but I suppose that it has come a bit quicker than we expected.
We are growing up. Our lives are changing.
Today was Breezy’s homeschool graduation open house. It was a lovely party and I will write more about it later, as well as post pictures. In the meantime, you should read this post by my dear cousin (who I think of as my second sister).
We have a beautiful future to look forward to, but it can be hard to say farewell to the past.
The Lord is forever good and faithful. Praise His holy name!
“Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord,
Praise the name of the Lord.
Blessed be the name of the Lord
From this time forth and forever.
From the rising of the sun to its setting
The name of the Lord is to be praised.
The Lord is high above all nations;
His glory is above the heavens.”
Psalm 113:1-4
If you want to enter some great giveaways, head on over to Sew, Mama, Sew!
It’s Giveaway Day!
The pocket is a durable, decorative and protective case for your iPod or iPhone. Your hi-tech gadget will fit snugly inside (just like a bug in a rug!).
• This case is perfect for the iPhone, and iPod Touch. It also works great for other things (e.g. cell phones, mp3 players, notes, trinkets, etc.).
• The flat dimensions are 5 inches by 2.75 inches.
• When your iPod/iPhone slips into its case, the case will slightly stretch width-wise and shorten height-wise, with the finished size being the exact shape of the iPod/iPhone.
• Ear buds/phones can be wrapped around the case and tucked under the flap. If you plug in the buds and want to close it in the case, the cord can stick out right beside the flap.
If you’d like to guarantee that you get your own Pod Pocket, just drop by the shop and purchase your own (they’re only $9)!
I will be listing more colors this week (there are 12 colors all together), so don’t forget to check back!
Comment on this post telling me what your plans are for the summer.
I ship internationally, so you can enter no matter where you live!
The winner will be picked via random number.
Deadline to enter is June 1st at 6:00pm EST.
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I am a Christian young lady. My goal in life is to give glory to God by enjoying Him forever. He has saved me with His amazing grace and is continually molding me. Read more about me . . .
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