| Country Chatter Newsletter November, 2002 Issue #2 |
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| Well, I hope that you have made it down to this little part, I love talking about Arizona, sharing this state with everyone. I want to share a part of my world with everyone and doing this newsletter is my way of thanking everyone for being a friend. Please say a prayer for my "adopted" sister in Texas, she has had 11 surgeries in the past year and could use some prayers from everyone. Hey sis - I love you. Next month I will be introducing the Tea of the Month Club and a new company that my friend Joanne and I are starting called J & C Mason Jar Creations I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, count your blessings, hug your family and friends and thanks for being a part of Country Chatter. Hugs, Cindy |
| Country Chatter Cindy Kingren 623-210-3511 (after 3 pm - mountain time) dacarebear@yahoo.com |
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| ~~~ Welcome to the "new" issue of Country Chatter ~~~ A month has passed since the last issue of Country Chatter and I want to thank everyone for their kind comments about the newsletter and a special welcome to all the new people who are receiving the newsletter. It has been a busy month for Claudia and me. The Front Porch Festival was the first weekend in October, and they combined it with the Fire Parade. It was so nice to see all our friends again and get to see all the new and wonderful shops in Glendale. We ventured up to Prescott for the Pumpkin Festival at Young's Farm. The farm is about 100 miles from Phoenix and it is like going to a different state. The trees are starting to change up there, Prescott is about 5,000 feet up the mountain and they have four seasons up there. We had breakfast at the farm where all the food is grown right that on the farm, sampled some of the goodies up there, walked around the craft show and the best part was the petting zoo. Chickens for Claudia and horses for me. Prescott is still a wild west town complete with Whiskey Row and the wonderful Victorian houses. A week ago we had our first craft show and this is the desert where we only get about 7 inches of rain for the whole year and of course it rained and rained - in fact it poured. We were under covered parking but...... once the parking lot started to flood, we decided it was time to go home. We met several wonderful crafters there and they have joined the list. This is the time of year that we all live for out here and the weather has been just wonderful, warm days and cool nights, so come on out and visit. |
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| I borrowed this from a new friend to Country Chatter, this poem was on her web site and she is allowed me to share it with you. Thank you Jeanne The Magic of Autumn It's a glorious day with a sun overhead And maples off yonder in cardinal red And elms spilling gold on the floor of the world And the sumachs ablaze, as the picture's unfurled Oh poor little genius, known as man Work us such wonders, as this, if you can! It's a glorious day, with magic of fall Working its changes too swift for us all Now the green turns to gold in the glint of the sun But not one of us knows how the marvel is done From the high hat of autumn gay ribbons are tossed And mane merely calls in the work of the frost. Here's a performance which dazzles the eye Here are the illuisions no magician dare try Oh, who can detect it, or who can explain Or who can equal such legerdemain? The world is a stage, without curtain or wing Where Autumn performs for the peasant and king No velvet topped table he needs for his feat As he scatters his silver and gold at our feet We see the scenes change in the glint of the sun But none of us knows how such wonders are done --- From the collection of Blanche Phillips |
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| Activities Around the Valley This is for my friends who need a little reminder about what is going on around my part of the world. This is the time of the year when everything is happening out here, so put on your walking shoes and join in the fun. November 8th - 10th - Nascar Busch Series 200 Phoenix International Raceway November 9th, 16th and 23rd - Saturday Market Murphy Park - Downtown Glendale 59th Ave. and Glendale Ave. - 9am - 4pm For information - Call Amber 623-582-8811 November 9th - The Candy Lane Boutique Sunrise United Methodist Church 19234 North 7th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona November 9th - Holiday Open House - Downtown Glendale Keeping with the tradition, participating shops in the Old Towne and Catlin Court shopping districts will be decorated in their holdiay finery. Glendale, Arizona November 16th - Family Fun Night - Stargazing Stargazing program using high-powered telescopes Challenger Center, 21170 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria, Arizona $3.00 per person November 29th - Glitter and Glow - Tree Lighting Ceremony Murphy Park Glendale, Arizona Close to a million lights decorate the park including all the palm trees This kicks off the holiday season for Glendale, carriage rides, crafts, food and music. November 30th - APS Fantasy of Lights Celebration Downtown Tempe, Mill Avenue 5pm - 9pm Fanstasy of Lights Parade, Carnival, public ice skating and of course Santa's arrival Well, I hope you have found something that interests you, go out and enjoy and just remember - we don't have any snow out here. |
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| Crafter's Corner This is the time of year that all of us crafters look forward to - all the shows. If you have a show in December that you would like to put in the newsletter, please email me and I will be more than happy to put it in. Claudia and I will be at the Market in Glendale, if you have a chance to stop down and say hello to us. Since I am back to work and it has "cooled" up out here, we will be working on the garage now. We will be turning my garage into a craft shop which will be open on Saturdays and by appointment. A new feature of the newsletter is to tell you about one of the craft shops on Country Chatter and this month I am featuring The Sewing Room. Diane T. is one of the first friends that I made on the internet and we have remained friends over the years. She lives in Flordia now but is from Wisconsin and is "horrors of horrors" a Green Bay Packer fan - a "cheesehead". Diane and her husband do wonderful work, in fact I have a quilt rack that they made for me. Please stop in and check out her shop. |
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| Recipes Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Ingredients - Makes 8 servings 1 9-inch graham cracker crust 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin pie filling 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place rack in the center position 2. Place the cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl or in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process or use a handheld mixer to blend the two ingredients until they are smooth 3. Add the eggs, pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix or process until smooth. 4. If you are using a mixer, take care not to beat too much air into the batter, because air will cause it to rise during baking and then fall and crack when it cools 5. Pour the mixture into the crust and bake the pie for 30 minutes or until the top looks dry, with only a small damp spot remaining in the center Cool completely before serving, refrigerating, or freezing. Enjoy !! |
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| Kat's Coffee & More I am now a "Founding Consultant" for Kat's Coffe & More, which features coffee and teas. I have started a Coffee of the Month Club, where you can purchase a coffee of the month for a discount. You will find the information about the Club on my web site - CJ's Country Crafts. or you can sign up at cjscountrycrafts-subscribe@yahoogroups.com where you will find out what the coffees of the month are. I will starting a Tea of the Month Club this coming month We also offer a party plan. I will be setting up on the web site a place for having an internet party for the coffee and teas, you would send me the email addresses of your friends, I would send them an invitation and let them place orders and you get all the free stuff. The best part is you don't have to clean up your house and with the busy holiday season coming......... If you are interested in joining this brand new company - we are only 7 weeks old, please email me for details at cjscountrycrafts@yahoo.com The cost is only $10.00 to join I have four wonderful ladies that have signed up with me in the past month, and I am listing them in the newsletter, so please check and see if they are in your area Sherrill - Texas - sgmontgomery@earthlink.net Joan - Maryland - joacor@emailpinoy.com Robyn - Virginia - info@herbserch.com Margaret - Tennessee - candee999@yahoo.com |
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| Craft Project Corner Leaves - Aplenty Wreath (borrowed from MSN House & Home) What you need Purchased glycerine preserved leaves Newspaper Optional floral paint spray in red, purple and yellow 9-inch straw circular wreath Thick white crafts glue T-pins Natural raffia Gold spray paint Plastic grapes Instructions 1. If desired, paint leaves. If you wish to enhance or intensify the color of the leaves, you can apply floral paint in a well ventilated area. Spread out the leaves on newspaper and spray spots of color using a radom motion. Spray only edges and small portions of leaves. Spray the purple and lightly over the red. Overlay the yellow onto the red. Let leaves dry. 2. Add leaves to wreath. Coat the wreath well with glue. Beginnin at the bottom of the wreath, arrange leaves onto wreath base overlapping each other. Pin the leaves in place as you go. Insert the pin in an inconspicuouss place, such as near the stem. When the leaves begin to set firmly into the glue, you may remove the pins. Let the glue dry. 3. Paint raffia. Cut a small bundle of raffia approximately 36 inches long. Lay the raffia on newspaper and spread apart. Spray with gold spray paint. Let the paint dry. Turn the raffia over and spray again. Let dry. 4. Tie the painted raffia into a bow and glue onto the top of the wreath. Pin the bows in place, hiding the pin in the raffia. Trim the tails of the raffia as desired. 5. Add grapes. Use pins to attach the cluser of grapes underneath the bow. |
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| Ads Corner About a week ago, I sent out an email offering free ads for the newsletter and was so surprised at all the wonderful people who requested to have an ad put in the newsletter. I want to thank everyone who has put an ad in the newsletter. Please check these wonderful websites, these ladies work hard at their businesses, and who knows with the holidays coming up - you might just find that special something. Starting in the month of December, I will be charging $2.00 to run an ad in Country Chatter, please email me either at dacarebear@yahoo.com or cjscountrycrafts@yahoo.com for details. CJ's Country Crafts - Let me bring a little bit of the Arizona sunshine into your home with one of my hand made creations. You will find dolls, angels, bears, rabbits, coffee and home decor, each made with love and of course, a little bit of the Arizona Sunshine. Finch Farms - During November and December Finch Farms is having two big events! A 15% off sale on entire site including our small appliance covers, dolls and bag dolls. We still have our free shipping over orders of $20.00 or more (within USA) The other big news is a contest! Enter to win free merchandise for November and December. Visit our site and enter the drawings. Also learn how to additional entries in both drawings Stampin Buds - Join my Close to My Heart by December 31st and receive a FREE Q-size stampe of your choice. Get paid to work alongside your family while you have fun doing something you love! Contact me today for more information. Mendoza Gifts - For a great holiday gift ideas shop, visit us today Renaissance Market - We offer unique Arts and Crafts including luxurious bath gifts, hand crafted Wicca tools, mystic jewelry, dragon scultures & wearable pieces, rune pendants, herbal products digital art and so much more. The artists who create for the site are always searching for new ways to express themselves so our product line is always changing. Many of the pieces are one of a kind items and developed with love and integrity. No Pattern Projects - Free Gift + $3.00 off Woodshop projects - #1 CD ! 3 great projects: complete directions, pictures and supply list. PC/Mas Great gifts or treat yourself. The Book Faerie - Visit my website and take 10% off your book order by indicating in the comments section you saw the ad at Country Chatter. |
| Keep Me in Stitches - If you are looking for a uniquely handmade gift for Christmas this year, then you've come to the right place. I offer a wide variey of handcrafted, cross stitched refrigerator magnets, some bookmarks and a few mugs. AshaKari's of New York - Visit my online store for your customized light switch covers or call me at 1-877-454-7054 Close to My Heart - Featuring rubber stamps and scrapbooking supplies. Career opportunities also available Twilight Rose Merchantile - Our store features turn of the century repoduction candles at our candle section at "Twilight Rose Candles", and wreaths and arches located in the floral section at "Victorian dreams Florals". Everything we make is uniquely handmade with the customer in mind. Mysty Mountain Designs - Original beadwork, beads and other things My Lil Country Store - Do you love the warmth of a home decoated in country? I carry a beautiful line of country & traditional home decor items including Boyds Bears, Candles, Wood items, coffees, teas and more. All very reasonably priced. Doll Doings - Featuring My Granny Apple Head Booklet and the Mrs. Butterworth Syrup Bottle Doll patterns. Looking forward to hearing from you soon Weighless - Discover AM-300 Herbal Energizer. This phenomenal product is changing the health and wealth of many, many people. I lost 60 pounds with this awesome products, eating what I wanted. Join the Health Scoop Ezine. A Bunnies Dream - Stop in and say hello Among Country Friends - Just back from Quilt Market and I have 8 new patterns. New Quilt pattern Home Sweet Primitive Home - 1/2 price with the purchase of 2 more patterns. The Balancing Act - Helping you work at home. We offer FREE and low cost business start-ups, work from home resources and more. Sign up for our free newsletter. Beans and Bears - Stop by and treat yourself to one of our Gourmet Specialities! Coffee, Cookies, Cocoa and more await your senses. "New" Tea Boutique ! Free gifts with purchase. For your bear lovers in your life, Ty Beanies, Buddies, and Attic Bears will be happy to join you. Our newsletter offers monthly chances to win plus a Shopping Spree Raffle. Doll Heaven - Your one stop source for cloth doll making! Over 1000 doll patterns from over 100 doll artisists, magazines, books, fibers, laces, mohair, doll skin fabric and more. Don't forget that we have consignment sales and online classes of all sorts including polymer clap, beading and doll making. Coming soon Tantalizing Texiles, a class about dyeing farrics and laces and more. Herb Search - Hand-painted Lavender Teaware. You and your friends can enjoy a hot cup of tea while chatting and catching up with each others' lives. Mates can be share a cup of tea after dinner, starting a new tradition of romance and serenity. Various pieces make a great holiday, teacher or bridal gift. Teapots, mugs, cups, snack-sets and pitchers are adorned with the lovely herb lavender. Pieces can be painted in royal blue or purple blooms. Free tea sample included. King's Gift Gallery - Featuring lovely made-to-order bead bracelets for any occasion I would like to thank everyone who has an ad in the newsletter and would love to put yours in the next newsletter. Contact me at either dacarebear@yahoo.com or cjscountrycrafts@yahoo.com |
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