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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

{Going Down Memory Lane}


I've been trying to clean out some old files on my computer and ran across several pictures of when I seemed to do a little crafting! Ran across this picture of this cute wagon that I decorated some years ago. Maybe 6 or 7 years ago. Mercy, I can't remember now. It was for my granddaughter as she was going to be in a wedding. I still have the scars from the hot glue gun and pin marks from using a needle and thread. 😳


I have no clue how long it ago it was when I jumped on the "tin can" wagon. This was the first little tin can I decorated and it sat on my desk and held pens and pencils for a long time. I remember that Marty swore I cooked way more than I needed too just so I could save the CANS! This was the first one I ever tried my hand at. Later on I winded up hosting a bridal shower with a rustic theme and I had CANS painted and decorated out the ying-yang! I need to find those pictures.  Decorating tin cans is still very popular and so many ways to decorate and use them.


These coasters were fun to make. Years ago I had a ladies luncheon at my home and invited some younger women to be my guests. My theme was "When life hands you lemons make lemonade". I bought the tiles at Home Depot, gave them a rough sanding and then found a print I liked on line and printed it out. The modge podge began and I loved how they turned out.  

I gave each of my guest a mason jar with a lemon inside, packet of lemonade, a straw and a scripture attached. I still remember how fun that little luncheon was. Those were the days when it seemed people weren't as busy and time spent with one another was important.




This was the first "candy bouquet" I had ever made. Since then I've made several but I remember making this one for my oldest granddaughter. Who doesn't like candy and a little jewelry?  



I ran across several pictures of cakes I had made and remember loving this girly girl cake. This three tier cake took me all day to do! 


Of course the Unicorn cake is one I just made last year but this cake was so much fun to make. It was for a granddaughter. Who doesn't love unicorns?


This little birthday smash cake was the cutest and the crazy thing is that this cake has been pinned so many times. It was such a simple cake but cute as could be. 






Found some cute pictures of a few of my favorite vignette's 


And my favorite Valentine Tree. {Hearts and Heels}




Going back through some pictures I had taken years ago began to bring back memories. Oh my! Some of these children are no longer "little's" anymore. 


I even got pretty creative with a few pictures. 


This picture melts my heart though every single time I see it. I snapped this totally by accident after one of my granddaughter's birth. Her dad reached over and picked up her little hand and YES, I just so happen to have camera in hand. 



This particular picture was always so cool to me. The main reason is because we actually had this picture on one of our trail camera's.


The magic of glitter....Do y'all how many times we had to take a picture before we got just the right one with the glitter? 



THIS! This was the parents of a friend of mine and my friend lost her dad some years back. She recently lost her dear mom. When I came across this sweet and precious picture I sent it to her. 


This was another one of my favorite pictures. It just simply speaks "The Simple Life"

I DISLIKE cleaning up files but it sure was nice to go down memory lane a bit. 


My sister and I finally got to see our mom for the first time since March. She is a resident at one of our local Nursing and Rehab facilities. Our mom has dementia and some other health issues. We've been able to visit with her by phone since COVID began. We opted out of trying to visit with her by way of standing at her window or visiting with her through the door as it seemed to cause her more anxiety as she could not and still cannot grasp the WHY of it all. Of course we had to remain in the vehicle, keep our mask on and have our temps taken. But, at least we were able to do that much. Our visit was to be 10 minutes but the sweet nurse gave us at least 15 minutes. Mom did not recognize us. The mind is a very powerful thing.....
We can't go back until after August 10th. But, we are thankful that we had the opportunity to see her. If you have a free minute would you lift her up to the Lord? Her name is Billie. 


I don't know if I have ever shared my "LIFE" verse with you all. Every year I pray for a Word for the year as many of you know. My word for this year has been EMBRACE and I could probably write a small novel on this one! But, I too have a "Life" verse that the Lord gave me in 1994. That's another story for another day but it's my verse that I claim over my life. 

My pastor recently made the remark that no matter what happens to us as Christians on this earth that NO ONE CAN TAKE JESUS FROM OUR HEARTS! They may can take our freedom away, our building that we worship together in, our livelihood, our everything. But they can't take Jesus out of your heart! That is pretty powerful to me. But It reminded me of my "life verse" Nothing can separate me from the love the Lord has for me. 


And while going down memory lane I decided to make myself a little stir fry....

I hope that you all have a wonderful week and remember, "Seek justice, love mercy, walk humbly with your God". Micah 6:8

Hugs and blessings, Cindy










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  1. So many good things in your post and great to see.
    That wagon really is cute.

    Saying a prayer for your mom.

    My good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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  2. Hi Cindy, I sure did enjoy my visit here this early morning. You are a crafty lady like me. I use to organize the teas for our Women's ministry and loved making gifts to pass out. Loved all your wonderful pictures too! Made me hungry! I am glad you got to see your mom. I will keep her in prayer. I lost my mom 10 years ago to Alzheimers. I finally got to the beach on Friday and posted a couple of picks. It felt so good to be there! Have a great week!

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    1. So glad you got to the beach! YES girl. I know you have been wanting too. Good for you.

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  3. So glad you got to visit with your Mom. It has to hurt that she didn't recognize you. Mom has dementia, too, but hasn't gotten to that stage yet. Heartbreaking, Cindy. I loved all of your photos. I actually remembered the little Valentine tree. ♥ I love your life verse! Hope you have a great week. Love you, Friend. 💜

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    1. Deb, Even before COVID she could not remember if I came on a certain day or if my sister had came but she always knew who we were when we were there. She may would forget soon as we left but....I noticed her hearing was worse as well. But we did have to wear masks and a pretty good distance from her as we had to remain in the car. Hopefully when we go again it will be a little better for her. I just don't know. But God is on the throne for sure. Yes, I always did love my Heels and Heart tree!

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  4. Oh, now I totally understand why your blog is "Creations by Cindy". You are one very talented lady! What a blessing! Loved all your photos and all the lovely things you created. What a gift. I am so sorry that you are unable to actually visit with your Mom. That has to be so hard for you and your family, and perhaps for her it is a blessing that she really doesn't understand what is going on and therefore doesn't think about it too much. But oh, the heartache for you. My heart goes out to you. I've told my hubby a few times that I was thankful his mother had passed on before all this happened, as she was also in a nursing home the last year of her life, and it would have been so hard to not be able to see her. (((hugs))) to you dear friend. Thank you for sharing all of this...and yes, I love your life verse. That one is a keeper! Have a blessed and beautiful week.

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    1. I said one time Pam that there must be things in life worse than your mind going bad, especially at times like this. That life verse has surely brought me comfort more times than I can count.

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  5. Stir fry sounds like the perfect meal for going down memory lane! I've loved traveling down the lane and revisiting all of these photos (many new to me!). You've captured some wonderful shots and memories! I'm glad you got to see your mom, I know it must be so hard on all of you. Lifting up sweet Billie!

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    1. It was very good Heather and a last minute thing. I was having a hankering for it and had all the stuff so whipped it up. YUM! Looking at some pictures of some of the kiddos that are now almost or grown was crazy! Boy, how time waits on no one.

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  6. This is SUCH A BEAUTIFUL blog post, Cindy (as all of yours are). Your creativity is delightful and over so many areas. Back in the day, I did a lot of crafts, too, but yours are the best!

    Thank you for sharing about your mother. My sister and I are in much the same situation with our mother, too. Dementia, nursing home, restrictions, lack of understanding.... all of that.

    Your post this morning has blessed me. Thank you for all you have given to us today! Go about your day knowing you have been an encouragement to us.

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    1. Thank you Barbara for your kind words. I will pray for you and your sister as well as your mom.

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  7. Cindy, I so enjoyed going down memory lane with you. The photo of the wagon is too cute and you are an amazing crafter. Every photo shows your unique talents and gifts. Prayers for your precious Mom. Happy Monday!

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    1. Thank you Pam. Girl, I am my granny used to say, "A jack of all trades and a master at none". But I was taught by a granny that believed if you wanted to do something then just make it happen. LOL! Hugs to you.

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  8. I bet it was so much fun to look back on how crafty you were. Such cute things you created. Prayers for your mom Cindy. Dementia is such hard health issue to have. Glad you could at least have a little time with her. Shows how creative we have to be these days to see family and friends. Happy New Week. xoxo Kris

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    1. Thanks Kris. Talked with her on the phone today and she sounded good and acted like she knew who I was today. One day at a time.

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  9. Aren’t you just so creative, Cindy! Each and every one of those creations are adorable but I just love that cart. I’d like to place Avery on it, lol! Thanks for stopping by...,. Christine

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    1. Thank you Christine. Been a while since I have felt crafty! Right now I am trying to do a little deep cleaning and it's whipping me! LOL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  10. I loved going down memory lane with you, Cindy! My oh my, you do have some wonderful photos and memories. You certainly are crafty, girlfriend, and those cakes!!! You should be a cake decorator!! You mom will certainly be lifted up in prayers. I'm glad that you could see her, even though she didn't recognize you. Love and blessings to you....

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    1. Oh girl NO! I just like to piddle with the cakes that i make for the grands but no decorator! I know how to do basic stuff. My grandmother and I took a basic cake decorating course when I was still in school. That was when people liked more simple! LOL!

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  11. Your crafts made me smile. I especially like the candy bouquet because it's pretty and delicious!

    It's fun to look back at picture. I'm a digital photo hoarder and should really declutter my photo files...I don't need 10 shots of the same thing, right?!?

    Glad you were finally able to visit your mom. I'll remember her in my prayers.

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    1. Girl I hear ya on the keeping so many of the same shot! ME TOO!

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  12. Oh, Cindy! Thinking about the way you haven't gotten to see your Mom in so long and then having to visit her in such a state just made me cry! This is all so horrible. I have thought many times how grateful I am that my Mom and Daddy are in Heaven with Jesus, and they do not have to go through this awful time. It would distress them terribly, and if I couldn't get to them to see them and hug them and take care of them, I just couldn't take it. It is so pitiful how your Mom was so anxious over it all and not understanding why she couldn't get to you. SO, so sad. All of it. Dear Lord, help us all, and come quickly, Lord Jesus!

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    1. It is very sad that so many can't see their family or friends right now. I am just thankful she is being cared for as best as can be for sure. What is truly heartbreaking is some of her friends do not suffer with dementia and they are totally grieving over the companionship of family yet have no family to even call and check on them. So very sad and hearbreaking. Then there are some that do have family and friends but it's like, "Out of sight, out of mind". Only God, Only God. Thank you Cheryl.

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  13. Sorry, I meant to tell you how GORGEOUS all of your photos are!! My goodness, you are one talented lady! And, those cakes!!! WOW! So pretty. All of it was just wonderful - I meant to say that, then got so caught up in your poor Mom and all she and you are going through.

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  14. Amen, sister! Great post - loved your sharing such neat memories and crafts!!!
    why!! Just said a prayer for your momma - and for you who love her.....cannot imagine how
    difficult it must be to have a parent with severe dimentia. And to that not even able to visit her at all. Just ouch. Big hugs.

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  15. You are such a talented lady!! All those different creations, from that gorgeous wagon right down to the lovely cakes!!
    I'm happy for you that you got to actually have a little visit with your mother, even if, sadly, she didn't recognize you. That must be so very hard. Blessings, GM

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    1. Not really GM. I am just a jack of all trades and a master of none! LOL! Thanks for your sweet words about my mom.

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  16. how fun to see how our creativity has morphed and grown, yet stayed true to who we are over the decades!

    thanks for this little tour, Cindy!

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    1. Thanks Lida. Girl, I need some creativity today! WITH HOUSE CLEANING!

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  17. Gosh, I want to come over and spend the day with you or a week or 2, grin. Thank you Cindy for making me smile. Have a beautiful day friend.

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  18. So many wonderful crafts and creations! I love the wedding wagon {I always burn myself with my glue gun too!} and the lemon jar, I've pinned several to my craft board to make some time, thanks for the inspirations! Yes, Memory Lane can be a bittersweet place...prayers for your mom...
    Jenna

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  19. Memories, memories.....I love to go through memories like that. I have been doing a lot of it myself as I cont to unpack things from my move. Recently I found my daughter and son's baby blankets, not that I did not know where they were but in my little house I had things stuffed here and there and nothing was together cause there was NO STORAGE. But I have put each ones blanket in a plastic container with the outfit they came home in and it is marked with their names on them. It seems like since moms passing I have been going through memories for 1.5 yrs now. I am sorry about your mom, that is an ugly thing to have. I know it has been hard on you and your sis not being able to see her. That would kill me. Your crafts are perfect and the pics are adorable.

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    1. Just talked with her nurse this morning to check on her and she said mom, out of the blue, told her about her daughter's coming to see her. This dementia is something else. Awe, what precious memories with those blankets.

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  20. You are so creative! It's always fun to take a walk down memory lane. And, I love your life verse!

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  21. Your creations are all so cute and the photos are wonderful.

    We will have a new little one at the end of the month and I'm going to try to capture my son's hand with his little girl.

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    1. I know you are excited about the new little one on the way! YAY! Can't wait to see pictures.

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  22. I love the make lemonade out of lemon idea... what fun! I have a weekly bible study and ladies prayer meeting. I will put that in my book of ideas for the group... a great thought with an excellent hands-on concept. Love all the pretties you have made and photos you have taken through the years... amazing how the styles change, isn't it! Enjoyed my walk down your memory lane :)

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    1. Thanks Marilyn. I remember enjoying that time together with the ladies so much. Speaking of styles changing that is surely happening every day.

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  23. You really did share so many wonderful things in this post. I love looking back at creative projects and your cakes are amazing. LOVE the family photos and I'm so glad you got to see your Mom! I know it meant the world to her, too! Enjoy your week! Stay cool!

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    1. Girl, it's hot and humid at my house! I am too that point I am really wanting some cooler weather or either I am needing the beach more! LOL!

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  24. Going down memory lane is always fun. You are such a wonderful crafter. I adore the wagon. Family photos are so precious. Prayers for your mom. Blessings and big hugs

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So glad you stopped by to visit.
Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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