Bless, Inspire & Glorify

Author hammonsdonnak@yahoo.com

I am a widower, mother, Nana; volunteer; organizer; floral arranging; cook/baker; seasonal decorator; animal & nature lover; gardener; an artist/crafter & repurpose items creatively. God has blessed with many creative interests and talents. I am BLESSED by God to INSPIRE others and GLORIFY Him.

NEW Sea Shell Angels Pins

I started creating Sea Shell Angel Ornaments twenty-five years ago, but seventeen years ago I created my Faith, Hope & Love Angel Pin. It’s a bar pin using tiny sea shells. I’ve also created the single angel pin as well,… Continue Reading →

NEW Sea Shell Jolly Santa Pin/Ornaments

I have been a busy bee painting on my Santa pins and ornaments. This time I have taken photos to show you the step-by-step process, so you can better understand why it takes so much time. In my previous post… Continue Reading →

My Style of Party Mix

Love the party mix recipes you find on the Crispex and Chex cereal boxes. Over the years I’ve adjusted to my families taste. My son, Joseph, will walk off with the whole batch if I don’t keep a watchful eye… Continue Reading →

Haystack Cookies

These Haystack Cookies are great this time of the year, to serve or give as a gift. I received this recipe from son, Jonathan’s, second grade teacher Jimi Sawyer (who is now in Heaven) in 1992. I was the room… Continue Reading →

Jolly Santa Ornaments & Pins

I had received a Santa pin from a friend some twenty years ago, while living in North Carolina. She commented to me “you could do this”! These Santa’s are painted on sea shells. Well, being that we lived approximately an… Continue Reading →

NEW Sea Shell Crosses

I’ve been working in my art cottage studio, on new sea shell crosses. Last week I had all my sea shell crosses purchased, so I’m busy making more. I thought I’d share these newest creations with you, and now you know… Continue Reading →

Pumpkin Cake/Bread

Everyone who has ever had my Pumpkin Cake/Bread LOVES IT! Until now I have not shared my recipe other than with my sons and mother. Well, today I’ve decided to share my sons favorite childhood Pumpkin Cake/Bread recipe. This is… Continue Reading →

Donna’s Devil’s ~ Jalapeno Nacho Slices

I started canning Donna’s Devil’s some 20 plus years ago. I had to grow my own jalapenos, while living in North Carolina.  They did not have fresh jalapenos in the grocery stores or farmers market in the late 1980’s and… Continue Reading →

Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

This is the perfect time to make some Jalapeno Pepper Jelly for gift giving.  Our family doesn’t do the typical Christmas gift giving or exchange. However, when visiting family or friends, in their homes, it’s always fun to bring a… Continue Reading →

Cross Art Designs

I been working hard on various Cross Art Designs for the upcoming November Art Show &  Silent Auction, some I’ve shared with you already, here are more designs I’ve completed! I’m working daily to build up my supply.   I… Continue Reading →

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