Heart Strings Memory Book

I wanted to make a Memory Book to keep cards and other mementos in. Not having time to start a book from scratch, I started with an old book from my Treasure Pile that had been waiting for inspiration..

I opened it, turned a few pages, tore out 8 or so. Turned another few pages and tore out 8 or so more.... Continued this until I was to the end of the book. Tearing out the pages would make room for the items I would be adding (that was the plan anyway).

I covered the outside and inner covers of the book with remnants leftover from my Grandmother's quilt.

Next I embellished the cover by decoupaging paper images and even a dragonfly from an old jacket on it. I even found an old embroidered dresser scarf that had holes - cut out a circle from it and stamped on my title
"Heart Strings"

Then proceeded to embellish the pages that were left in the book.

These were decoupaged with a napkin

Napkins make it easy in case you come up short or it should rip, you can just add on a torn piece to match the size you need. Wait until it's dry and trim off any excess.

Love the texture

Other pages I water colored then added flower images to.

Once dry, I added a treasured card.

These I decoupaged with one solid napkin which I kept wrinkle free.

A souvenir bag was added to one side for a pocket,

while the other had lined paper attached then water colored.

The water coloring left it transparent enough for journaling.

Pockets were made here with one of my Mom's old Hankies,

then embellished.

No rules with this book.

You can do what you want!

I remember my Grandmother crocheting this collar.

Love this sentiment in this old card.

Making another pocket with one of Grandma's piece's of crochet.

Clothes pins hold trim down while adhesive dries.

Us crafters don't let much go to waste ~

After lining and decorating the inside and back of an envelope a card came in,

it was glued in for another pocket. :)

Some of these beautiful papers courtesy of Shabby Art Boutique.

Another couple pages coming together

Arranging back cover

Decoupaging on arranged pieces

This memory book has lots of pockets for special cards my Sister makes and I'm lucky enough to receive, like this special Easter Card she made last year. Due to COVID-19 our family like MANY others weren't allowed to spend the Holiday's together.

It seems each year our close knit family gets smaller,
so these occasions mean a lot to my generation -
especially since we are now the oldest.  
How the heck that happened I have no idea!! LOL
I was always the youngest growing up!!

Back to this darling card to which I'm showing just a few pages.

It definitely pulled my Heartstrings, as you can imagine

Yes, I cried, I missed my Sister

I'm lucky to have her ~ she's always been my biggest Cheerleader.

As you can see, I think I didn't pull out enough pages!

I tied a red ribbon around it, gluing the middle of the ribbon to the 

outer binding to keep it in place.

It's quite full, but as long as there's ribbon left to tie with, I'll keep adding.

Eventually making another ♥

I do on occasion have original ephemera in my Etsy Shop

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Remember Her

 

Youth Dew bath powder. That was her scent. It was her trademark.

Before she died we used to tease her about her fragrance powder because all little old ladies wear Youth Dew. She was one such little old lady.

You always knew when her shower had finished because the entire downstairs would smell like that unforgettable Estée Lauder classic. Eau du Granny.

And now that smell is gone forever.

When she died, she took the whole era with her. That’s how it works. When an elderly person passes, we lose a period in history.

We didn’t just lose an old woman. We lost all the American women who dusted themselves with smell-good powder. We lost women old enough to actually remember wearing white gloves to go to the IGA.

We lost all those motherly reminders to sit up straight, not to hunch, and to chew your food exactly thirty-two times before swallowing.

We lost a generation of homemakers who brought deviled eggs to Little League practice, made pretzel salad for Boy Scout meetings, watched Perry Mason on Saturday nights, and kept an ashtrays on the nightstands beside their Bibles.

She was the best of her kind. She was a period in culture. And her bath powder shall be smelled no more.

After all, young women aren’t going to start wearing bath powder. No way. Most young people have never even heard of such antique finery. Not to mention, big perfume companies rarely include fragrance powder products in their lineups anymore. It’s just not hip.

Neither are pearls. She always wore pearls. Women like her wore strings of cultured pearls for attending PTA meetings, or for mopping the kitchen floors. It’s just what they did. So goodbye pearls.

And goodbye, Nat Cole records. Goodbye, era of songs with lyrics written by lyricists who had a basic grasp of the English language. Goodbye, music that wasn’t expressly about sex.

Goodbye, Frank and Dino, singing with eighty-piece back-up bands comprised of legit musicians. Goodbye, tunes you could actually dance to, as opposed to today’s dance music where you’re supposed to dance by yourself as though you’re having a brain seizure.

Goodbye, foxtrot, bossa nova, and waltz. Goodbye, “Fly Me to the Moon” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “Girl From Ipanema,” and “Moonlight Serenade.”

Farewell, Perry Como, Julie London, Eddie Fisher, Nancy Wilson, Peggy Lee, and singers of yesteryear who didn’t need auto-tuner software to stay on pitch, or thong underwear to get your attention.

So long, neckties and ladies wearing hats to church. And goodbye to sharing hymnals with your siblings on Sunday mornings. Goodbye to Sunday dinner (which was always eaten at lunchtime, but never called lunch).

Hasta la vista to daughters learning to darn socks. Goodbye dresses.

Oh, dresses. We are going to miss you most of all. Once upon a time, ladies wore dresses. And not just for funerals and prom. No. Dresses were everyday items.

Your mom awoke in the mornings, took a shower, bath-powered herself, lit a Camel, and slid on a house dress. This is how it was done.

The American woman of yore had dresses for all occasions. There were day dresses, church dresses, picnic dresses, formal dresses, funeral dresses, yard-work dresses, dresses for wedding receptions, beach dresses, and dresses for changing light bulbs.

There were A-line dresses, shifts, halter dresses, apron dresses, jumper dresses, slips, poufs, wraps, tents, maxis, gowns, shirt dresses, and sundresses.

But wait, I’m not finished.

Strapless dresses, drop waists, trapezes, layered dresses, pencils, bodycons, princess dresses, empires, column dresses, high-lows, jacket dresses, bouffants, polos, peplums, one-shoulders, blousans, tunics, and tea-lengths.

Goodbye, iced tea with little mint sprigs. And we will miss you pimento cheese made in a mixing bowl. We will never forget you chicken divan. Rest in peace, pear salad.

Goodbye to reading the newspaper instead of checking your smartphone. Adios, thank-you notes.

Au revoir, “Guideposts” magazines dating back to the 1950s, covered in dust, kept in Mama’s bathroom reading basket.

Sayonara to kids saying “yes ma’am,” and “no sir,” and “please.” Goodbye, homemade biscuits—now replaced with store-bought tube biscuits that are unfit for feeding to Labradors.

Bye-bye, Emily Post volume on the mantle. So long, sterling saltshakers only used for company. No more finger sandwiches.

Gone is the era when young men opened car doors for women. Farewell to the days when Mama didn’t refrigerate butter, mayo, ketchup, or eggs.

Each time an elderly person dies we lose more than just a person. We lose folkways. We lose another slice of American Regionalism. We lose their melodies, their wardrobes, their accents, and their unique styles of humor.

We lose everything they loved, everything they learned, their accumulated wisdom, and their quiet voices telling us everything is going to be all right.

Truthfully, now that she’s passed away, sometimes I’m afraid we’re losing these wonderful things forever. I’m afraid it’s all gone. But this morning, in the supermarket, I caught the distant scent of bath powder. A smile grew on my face.

And it all came back to me.

~ Sean Dietrich

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MISS HUGGING?

After the pandemic - Hugging!

Hugging is healthy.
It helps the body's immune system.
It cures depression. 
It reduces stress.
It's rejuvenating.
It has no unpleasant side effects.  
It is all natural, it contains no chemicals, artificial ingredients, no pesticides, and no preservatives!
Hugging is practically perfect.
There are no parts to break down, no monthly payments, non-taxable,   non-polluting, and of course...
It's fully returnable!
 
And when you have looked at the pictures you will know OR Remember how to do it.

Remember,   "A hug is the one present that's always  

worth giving!"

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COVID - 10 Information

I don't know how accurate this first one is, as I don't know who published it.  

But it seems like serious intentions.

This is one of the more concise informative pieces I have seen regarding the virus - - as to how to know if you have it or not (compared to colds, allergies, etc.)

Well, worth the very few minutes to read.

Update 1

1. If you have a runny nose and sputum, you have the common cold.
2. Corona Virus Pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose.         
3. This new virus is not heat-resistant and will be killed by a            temperature of 26/27 degrees. It hates the Sun. 
4. If someone sneezes with it, it takes about 10 feet before          it  drops to the ground and is no longer airborne.
5. If it drops on a metal surface it will live for at least 12 hours    -  so if you come into contact with any metal surface wash your hands as soon as you can with a bacterial soap.
6. On fabric is can survive for 6 - 12 hours. Normal laundry            detergent will kill it.
7. Drinking warm water is effective for all viruses. Try not to         drink liquids with ice.
8. Wash you hands frequently as the virus can only live on your        hands 5 - 10 minutes, but  - a lot can happen during that time - you can rub your eyes, pick your nose unwittingly and so on.
9. You should also gargle as a prevention. A simple solution of salt   in warm water will suffice.
10. Can't emphasize enough - drink plenty of water!                         

Update 2

The Symptoms

1. It will first infect the throat, so you'll have a sore throat lasting 3/4 days.
2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea    and then the lungs, causing pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days further. 
3. With the pneumonia comes high fever and difficulty breathing.
4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you're drowning. It's imperative you seek immediate attention.   

Update 3

  

The New Corona Virus may not show infection for many days.

How can one know if he/she is infected?

By the time they have fever and/or cough and go to the hospital, the lung is usually 50% Fibrosis and it's too late.

Experts provide a simple self-check we can do every morning.

Take a deep breath and hold your breath for more than 10 seconds. 

If you complete it successfully without coughing, without discomfort, stiffness or tightness, etc., it proves there is no Fibrosis in the lungs, basically indicates no infection.

In critical time please self-check every morning in an environment with clean air.

Everyone should ensure your mouth and throat are moist never dry.

Take a few sips of water every 15 minutes at least.

Why?

If the virus gets into your mouth, drinking water or other liquids will was them down through your throat and into your stomach.  Once there, your stomach acid will kill all the virus. 

If you don't drink water more regularly, the virus can enter your windpipe and into the lungs. That's very dangerous. 

So please do everything to ensure your safety during this pandemic. 

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COVID information from the John Hopkins Hospital

Here is some very useful COVID information from the John Hopkins Hospital information sheet relative to Coronavirus 19.

It is extremely informative and seems to be about the latest release of personal handling of this medical issue and is worth the time to study the information given for your personal care. Stay safe and stay well.

This certainly makes the COVID -19 protection methods more understandable.

*This virus is not a living organism. It is a protein molecule (RNA or DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular (eyes), nasal (nose) or buccal mucosa (mouth), changes their genetic code (mutates) and converts into aggressor and multiplier cells.

*Since the virus is not a living organism, but is a protein molecule, it cannot be killed. It has to decay on its own. The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

*The virus is very fragile; the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat, and that is the reason why soap or detergent is the best weapon. The foam CUTS THE FAT (that is why you have to scrub for 20 seconds or more, to create lots of foam). By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down.

*HEAT melts fat; this is why it is necessary to use water above 77 degrees for hand washing, laundry and cleaning surfaces. In addition, hot water makes more foam, making it more effective.

*Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ALL FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

*Any solution with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaking it down from the inside.

*Oxygenated water increases the effectiveness of soap, alcohol, and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein. However, because you have to use it in its pure form, it can damage your skin.

*NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC WILL WORK because the virus is not a living organism like bacteria; antibodies cannot kill what is not alive.

*The virus molecules remain very stable at colder temperatures, including air conditioning in houses and cars. They also need moisture and darkness to stay stable. Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade the virus faster.

*UV LIGHT on any object that may contain the virus breaks down the protein. Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

*The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

*Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

*NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve. The strongest vodka is only 40% alcohol, and you need a minimum of 65%.

*LISTERINE is 65% alcohol.

*The more confined the space, the higher the concentration of the virus there can be. The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

*You have to wash your hands before and after touching any commonly used surfaces such as: mucosa (mouth area), food, locks, knobs, switches, remotes, cell phones, watches, computers, desks etc… and don’t forget when you use the bathroom.

*You have to MOISTURIZE YOUR HANDS due to frequent washing. Dry hands have cracks and the molecules can hide in the micro cracks. The thicker the moisturizer, the better.

*Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

Stay safe, Stay well ♥

We'll Never See This Again.

Harry & Bess

We will never see this again.

Thought you'd enjoy this!

 It's one you want your Children and Grandchildren to read. They won't believe this happened, but it DID.

(This seems unreal.)

Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House.

The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri. His wife had inherited the house from her mother and father and other than their years in the White House, they lived their entire lives there.

When he retired from office in 1952 his income was a U.S. Army pension reported to have been $13,507.72 a year. Congress, noting that he was paying for his stamps and personally licking them, granted him an 'allowance' and, later, a retroactive pension of $25,000 per year.

After President Eisenhower was inaugurated, Harry and Bess drove home to Missouri by themselves. There was no Secret Service following them.

When offered corporate positions at large salaries, he declined, stating, "You don't want me. You want the office of the President, and that doesn't belong to me. It belongs to the American people and it's not for sale.  "Even later, on May 6, 1971, when Congress was preparing to award him the Medal of Honor on his 87th birthday, he refused to accept it, writing, "I don't consider that I have done anything which should be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise.

"As president he paid for all of his own travel expenses and food. Modern politicians have found a new level of success in cashing in on the Presidency, resulting in untold wealth. Today, many in Congress also have found a way to become quite wealthy while enjoying the fruits of their offices. Political offices are now for sale.

Good old Harry Truman was correct when he observed,

 "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whore house or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference!

Enjoy life NOW! -- it has an expiration date!

 IN GOD WE TRUST...GOD BLESS AMERICA 

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PICTURES FOR ''SENIOR'' PEOPLE

Warning is your not a Senior don't bother to look at these

pictures because you will not understand! 

OH Those Icicles!

Everyday for 12 years

Glad my parents didn't do this

Dad swore by these....YUCK

Looks like my classroom

AHH!

My sister had these

Wow! Fancy!

Just like Grandma's

Dad always had a bottle on his desk - 
crusty top and all.....

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