I Saved a HUMMINGBIRD!

My family and I really enjoy watching the tiny hummingbirds zoom by on their way to our hummingbird feeder.  They have really gotten used to us being there and have even visited the feeder when I was watering a nearby plant and was less than a foot away!  Even my youngest son was able to watch them feed from less than a couple of feet.  We have spotted as many as 5 at a time fighting their way to the nectar.  And by fighting, I mean, really fighting!  Hummingbirds really don't know how to share very well...

Anyway, the other day, my youngest son yelled to me that there was an "Emergency!"  Now, being 4 years old, he doesn't always understand the concept of emergencies, but this time,  he was right.  There was  a tiny hummingbird in our garage.  Apparently, he had taken a wrong turn leaving our feeder and was hovering near the light in the garage.  He kept staying up near the ceiling and wouldn't fly and lower towards the door.  Every time he hit the ceiling or the wall I was afraid he'd just collapse from the struggle.  I was so worried about him.  I tried everything I could think of to lure him lower.  Turned out the light.  Put a pot full of petunias on the floor of the garage.  Hung the hummingbird feeder in the garage on a hook by the petunias.  NOTHING WORKED!  

FINALLY A FLASH OF INSPIRATION!


I actually held the hook on which the hummingbird feeder was hanging up to him near the ceiling.  To my delight, he stopped struggling to feed!  While he was feeding on the nectar, I  S-L-O-W-L-Y lowered the feeder and moved toward the door.  He was drinking and perched on the feeder the whole time!  I got him to the door and he took off outside!  YIPPIE!  I was so happy for him!


By the way, did you know that the best RECIPE for hummingbird food is actually very simple (and cheap!):

4 parts water to 1 part sugar (just regular old sugar)

I've read conflicting things about boiling the water first but I always do.  I figure I'll be cautious and just do it.  Besides, it helps the sugar dissolve quicker.  Just be sure to let it cool before you fill your feeder!  And don't add any red food coloring!  That red stuff you buy in the store apparently may be bad for them....


Happy Hummingbird Watching!

More Girl's Hair Bow Organizers and Name Signs

Here are a couple of the newest girl's hair bow organizers that I've completed.    These are designed to look like little handbags/purses for those little fashionistas and divas out there.  I have had a great response to these!

Each one is completely hand painted so no two are ever exactly alike (no stencils, vinyl, or decoupage here!).  The hair bow holders come with 2 lengths of 24" coordinating ribbon which provides plenty of space to organize many hair clips and bows.  The handle is a genuine black plastic purse handle.  I always use high quality acrylic paints and use several coats of sealer to protect the finish.

I also sell the completed plaques as name signs which could personalize a child's room or door.  The name signs (of course) are sold without the coordinating ribbon for  organizing clips and bows.

Zebra Stripes and Pink with Polka Dots
Hair Bow Organizer  $34

Zebra Stripes with Pink and Polka Dots
Name Sign  $28

Pink and Black with Polka Dots and Heart Vine
Hair Bow Organizer  $34

Pink and Black with Polka Dots and Heart Vine
Name Sign  $28

I am always designing new ones, so if you would like to see something else, please let me know!

If you would like more information or would like to place an order, please feel free to contact me!

How many times do you start and stop a blog post?

Okay, here's the thing.  Being new to blogging (and being a person who edits and proofreads constantly), I am finding it quite difficult to keep up with blog posts...


Now, of course, it doesn't help that every time I actually have a chance to get on the computer, I begin aimlessly wandering around blogland looking at all the great diy projects and envisioning them in my home (and mentally searching my "stash" of supplies to see if I can run and do any of them RIGHT NOW, without a trip to Lowe's, Home Depot, or Michaels).  


Plus, I admit it.  I am a procrastinator by nature.  I don't mean to be.  I just am.  Except when I have a project to work on for someone else.  Then I am RIGHT ON THE BALL.  So maybe, I need to try and treat myself as I treat others.  Get it done and do it right.  


So, how many other people have a problem with getting things done?  Especially blog posts.  I'm sure that it will get easier as I get used to doing it.  Everything is, right?


Good luck to you all in getting done today whatever it is you need to do.  Now, I have used up all my computer time and need to tend to the kiddos!  Happy surfing...