Inspiration: Walking the Tracks

, originally uploaded by Daizy480 aka Kristine Ridley.

And here's a little inspiration to end your Monday with! From one of my favorite groups on Flickr, Something About Women in Cowboy Boots.

Knitting: Santa Pattern

{ via Lion Brand Crochet Santa }

Do you crochet? Do you want to? This great little (free) crochet pattern from Lion Brand is perfect for gift-giving. If you're knew to crochet check out Crochet help and YouTube.

Lion Brand has a great selection of free patterns for the holiday and for the everyday. Check it out!

Freebies: Plain + Holiday Gift Tags

Plain, Download PDF

Today I have four tag downloads for you. Download the PDF files, print them, cut them out, punch a hole where the template is and BAM you've got a tag ready to go! These were all made by me for you so please be kind and do not redistribute or resell my designs. If you use these for a project or you'd like to share these downloads with others please link back to this post! Thank you!


Snowflake Sweater, Download PDF (Comes in 6 colors)


White Tree and a Cardinal, Download PDF

For best results print these on card stock, or a thick textured paper. Check back later today for examples of uses once you've printed them out! I've got plenty more free downloads for your holiday season, so be sure to stay tuned to Ginger Tea for more all through this month!


Holiday Stocking, Download PDF

Photography: Shots from my weekend

This weekend Roy and I visited his Pop's farm and had some extra time to walk around and explore. We found some great treasures and had a great time doing what we both love - exploring.







More of my weekend can be seen on Flickr, just click on my photostream preview in the sidebar. Coming up today I have some DIY projects and a 3-part photo editing series to explain how to get the colors you want when you edit your photographs. I'll be explaining the tutorial through Photoshop (since I use that and Lightroom), but I've also found other programs and free tools for you to use to achieve the same results.

Friday Etsy Picks: Birds

{ via SugarElf }

These little birds are perfect ornaments for your tree this year, or just to have around the house! They're bright and cheery and come in many different colors. The fabric patterns on the birds are darling!


{ via PedPed }

The quickest and easiest way to decorate a room without hurting the walls is a removable vinyl decal. They come in many styles, shapes, colors, and sizes and are perfect for every kind of room. Try them in a dorm room!


{ via Lizix26 }

I love this bird and nest necklace, it's charming and sweet. I would love to give this as a gift to my mother or my Grandmother as a thank you for helping me fly, as momma birds do.

Have a happy weekend!