Nellie

My Garden Is Blooming

2011-05-31T07:59:00.000-04:00

Since it has been months (Aug 2010) since I have posted, I decided I had better get this blog going again

I spend all my time on my other blog and neglect this one terribly.

To start things off

I thought I would share a few of my garden photo's

we have had so much rain that when I trimmed off my Iris, the water just poured out

I had tons of poppy heads, but between the rain and the high heat, they did not perform their ususal "show".

I love my gardens and spend every morning walking thru with my coffee

just enjoying the beginning of the day...hope you enjoy it, too!

Lemon Layer Cream Cheese Pie~YUMMY!!

2010-08-02T07:46:00.002-04:00

I made this wonderful creation for the 4th of July.....wanted to share the recipe with you....its easy, but it just takes a bit to stir~stir and more stirring!!

Lemon Layer Cream Cheese Pie

Oven temp 375~ready in 3 Hours~serves 8

Pie Crust~pillsbury

Filling

2/3 cups sugar~2 TB corn starch~1 cup COLD water~2 egg yolks~2 tsp grated lemon rind~3 TB lemon Juice (I use a fresh lemon for both the rind and juice...so much better)1 TB butter 1/3 cup sugar~1 8oz crean cheese~1 egg

Topping~1/2 cup whipping cream whipped

1. Prepare pie crust according to directions for one crust filled pie using a 9" pie plate.

2. Heat oven to 375. In med. saucepan, combine 2/3 cup sugar and corn starch;mix well, gradually add cold water, stirring constantly until blended. In small bowl beat egg yolks slightly; stir into sugar mixture in saucepan. Cook over med heat for 10 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat~stir in lemon juice, butter and lemon peel;blend well.

3. In small bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar and cream cheese, beat until smooth, add egg, blend well. Spoon and spread cream cheese mixture over crust, sppon lemon mixture over cream cheese. Bake 375 35 to 40 minutes until crust is golden.....let cool slightly and refridgerate.

~More Goodies From My Day of Junking~

2010-07-01T10:22:00.000-04:00

A few more goodies from my day of junking~I saw this beautiful blue egg plate.....it has a tiny crack..inside the glass, an egg will cover it.....it was only $1.....I have "a thing" for egg plates, don't ask me why, I just love them...I have way too many, but we have a large family and when we get together we do use them...however...I am going to part with this one....my daughter collects this blue glass...this egg plate is for her....she will love it!

Another thing I love is "pottery"...just can never have enough of that.....I have a nice small collection of it going at our Lake Huron home...this will be added to that......more to share tomorrow......have a nice day!!

A Day of "Junking"

2010-06-30T11:13:00.000-04:00

My sister and I spent last Thursday and Friday "junking".....lets just say we hit the "mother lode"...a fantastic pole barn full of glassware with fantastic prices!!!

Here is just a small sample of what I picked up for a "song".....I will share more tomorrow.....don't forget to visit my Etsy Shop and my card~paper blog at http://nelliesnest.blogspot.com

Okay first up is this wonderful Lefton Jam Jar...I LOVE those lush cherries on top...and since my kitchen is in bright reds~yellows and blacks, it was perfect...and look at that little basket weave on the bottom...woowho!!

Next is the most darling little nut grinder...see the old vintage wood handle...and better yet, it works......hope you enjoyed my finds today...see you tomorrow!!

Darling Quilt Baby Card...SOLD

2009-09-28T07:08:00.001-04:00

Cutest little "faux" quilt baby card. I have machine stitched 1 inch squares on this darling baby card .....blank inside to use as you would like (baby shower~baby gift)....tied with a yummy ribbon...arrives with its own envelope...price includes shipping!

White On White Wedding Card....SOLD

2009-09-28T06:44:00.003-04:00

Beautiful White on White Wedding card......embossed roses, embossed swiss dots... a semi sheer white ribbon..... yummy! Inside of card sentiment: "May your Happily Ever After Begin With today."

Price includes shipping. Includes envelope.

Tweet Tweet Little Bluebirdie~SOLD

2009-06-14T10:31:00.001-04:00

Darling little bluebirdie perched in an old child's flower headband! Birdie is made from a vintage blue wool blanket. I have needlefelted his tummy with wool roving. Perfect little addition to a cottage chic cupboard or peg! Price $14.95 includes shipping.

Spring ~Easter Tags Set of 3~SOLD

2009-03-19T11:24:00.003-04:00

Handmade by Nellie doodle Cottage...a set of 3 Spring~Easter tags...lots of pretty details! Large tags are 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"...small tag is 2 3/4" x 2". Price includes shipping!

Tweet Tweet Card~ Buy It Now SOLD

2009-03-19T10:58:00.003-04:00

Cute little Spring Birdie Card...made by me at Nellie Doodle Cottage! Has a matching stamped envelope and comes in a clear protector! Price is $3.99 plus $1.25 for shipping.....thank you!
Please note, all my cards are stamped within Stampin'Ups! angel policy.

Vintage Tulle Purse~Perfect Valentine Gift sold

2009-01-27T12:38:00.006-05:00

$14.99 includes shipping

A darling vintage tulle purse...looks to be handmade....rows of ruffled tulleing sewn onto cream satin...little drawstrings.....so cute for Valentines Day!

Vintage Tea Cup Roses Pin Cushion~~SOLD

2009-01-13T14:50:00.003-05:00

Vintage teacup made into a pincushion.......gorgeous Roses and other flowers along top edge, trimmed out with black velvet ribbon~little bow that says "Think Cheery".
Perfect little gift for Valentines Day!! Price $12.99~~~~Shipping $3.00

Tiny Cherry Pin Cushion~Valentine's Day! sold

2009-01-13T14:25:00.007-05:00

Cute little pincushion, perfect for Valentines Day! Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries is the fabric, set in a little vintage cup, polka dot bow tops it off.....so cute! This "little one" measures approx. 3" tall!

Price $8.99............Shipping $2.00

Ms Twigster & Basket

2008-09-19T06:04:00.003-04:00

Did I mention I was addicted to making these baskets from Stampin'Up!s exclusive Sizzix set? I love these things! I watched 3 different tutorials of how to put these together, interesting as each had different ideas of how to put the bottom on. But I think the more you make the better they get and easier, too!

For the basket I used the new in color Pink Pirquette for the base and stamped it with SU Rose Red, the images are from my new set Snow Swirled.

The card is made with the same colors as the basket, of course, and the other image I added to it was the snowman (snowlady) from the Mr. Twigster set, I made the snowman a MS...pretty in pink. Though I haven't shown it, the inside of the card is a two tone and stamped with Season's Greetings. My pictures are alittle darker then "real life", but were taken at dark, I just couldn't wait until daylight!

Party Pumpkin $19.99 SOLD

2008-08-20T16:25:00.004-04:00

Great "Party Pumpkin" for Halloween made by me! Made from wool felt, hand stitched face, a great party hat with some vintage-like tinsel trim, sheer multi color ruffle on a wood painted candle stick. Comes with a vintage look hand made tag. Pumpkin is approx. 22" around and 16" tall. Shipping is included in price!

Welcome To Nellie Doodle Cottage

2008-08-19T20:25:00.001-04:00

Hello,
I am in the process of setting up this new blog, please check back, as I will have items up for sale and for viewing later today! Fall is fast approaching (too fast) and I am offering a few unique "fall" items!
Thanks