tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59370964574683014422024-02-18T21:43:29.829-08:00Ava's Secret Tea PartyA Picture Book for Children by Donna J. Shepherd (Guardian Angel Publishing) - Available Now! Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-4445822898077346122017-12-06T05:46:00.000-08:002017-12-06T05:46:23.168-08:00Coloring Page - Santa and Ava<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-10599153900148317692014-03-29T11:11:00.000-07:002014-03-29T11:11:00.150-07:00Ava and the Easter Bunny <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-46787488018868700802014-03-24T22:34:00.001-07:002014-03-24T22:36:54.890-07:00Tooth Fairy Pillow - Ava's Secret Tea Party <a data-pin-do="embedPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/223209725255839164/"></a>
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Can you see the beaded 'tiara' in the picture? Instructions for making these are in the book along with other crafts and recipes for your tea party! Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-60210980139097199862013-04-19T08:22:00.002-07:002013-04-19T08:22:58.005-07:00Building Character with Ava from Ava's Tea PartyThis week, Kai Strand interviewed Ava, the main character in "<i><b>Ava's Secret Tea Party</b></i>." What a fun interview! <br />
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We ate at Cracker Barrel recently and I found the cutest tea party set made of felt - perfect for toddlers! For baby showers, I often buy tea party sets to give as gifts along with a copy of <i><b>Ava's Secret Tea Party</b></i>. </div>
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The illustrations in <i><b>"Ava's Secret Tea Party"</b></i> are so precious and filled with lovely details. Every page has hidden items, too. Did you notice the extra little character on the front cover? You have to look VERY closely to see her! </div>
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Here's a sneak peek of one of the beautiful illustrations by <a href="http://bellasinclair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Bella Sinclair</b></a>. </div>
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My husband bought beautiful flowers for me and I think they bring out the beauty of the cover for "<i><b>Ava's Secret Tea Party</b></i>." The book shown is the hardcover version. I received the tea cup at a Mother's Day banquet where I spoke, and the crystal paperweights were gifts as well. Lovely memories to keep. </div>
Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-10079391530660125732013-01-25T09:49:00.002-08:002013-01-25T09:49:11.927-08:00Tooth Fairy Coloring Page - Ava's Secret Tea Party<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: magenta;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>How much fun! It looks like Ava is taking flying lessons from the Tooth Fairy!
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*Click on the picture, then print!
It will print out full size ready to be colored. If that doesn't work
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Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-64249408251997101692012-12-13T19:54:00.001-08:002012-12-13T19:55:29.337-08:00Emma Loves Ava's Secret Tea Party <div style="text-align: center;">
<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment449110401821188_4279943}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment449110401821188_4279943}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0"><span id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment449110401821188_4279943}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[0]">Got the nicest note from Emma who said, </span></span></span></div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment449110401821188_4279943}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment449110401821188_4279943}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0"><span id=".reactRoot[3].[1][2][1]{comment449110401821188_4279943}.0.[1].0.[1].0.[0].[0][2].0.[0]">"<i>Donna, I just
received the book "Ava's Secret Tea Party" I ordered as a gift for my
granddaughter, and it is wonderful! Love the story, the illustrations,
the crafts and recipes. Can't wait to share it with my granddaughter.
Now I have to buy a copy for myself. Congratulations on a job well
done</i>." - Emma</span></span></span></blockquote>
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Thank you, Emma. You've made my day! </div>
Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-50620171006076558972012-12-11T06:49:00.000-08:002012-12-11T06:49:38.796-08:00Hidden Pictures in Ava's Secret Tea Party <div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="userContent">This is only a portion of one illustration in "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1616332859/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=devotionalbyd-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=1616332859&adid=1M146YD5ZQGQGKENQEW7" target="_blank"><i>Ava's Secret Tea Party</i></a>." L</span><span class="userContent">ook at the lovely detailed work by <a href="http://bellasinclair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bella Sinclair</a>. I ho</span><span class="userContent">pe the pic is clear enough that you
can see the hidden teacup and cookies. So sweet.</span></div>
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Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-23627706710881486552012-10-01T16:49:00.002-07:002012-10-01T16:51:04.395-07:00Word Search - Ava's Secret Tea Party <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-63380177578276619612012-08-09T16:12:00.004-07:002012-08-10T12:49:36.256-07:00Ava's Secret Tea Party - It's here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhchWMHFKLCu8ygmHRS2vaekI7xr3U3kXX_dSG3vn5f5d86JuQBYBRyB0k7qSkrmpCJdFqA68I_MeRykqvDMXsNXDmvVYAGKN0PHgCCYZl9CUUp6su-DVT5yhIgT07yZcySaW43mx6XQ/s1600/ASTP+8x150+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfhchWMHFKLCu8ygmHRS2vaekI7xr3U3kXX_dSG3vn5f5d86JuQBYBRyB0k7qSkrmpCJdFqA68I_MeRykqvDMXsNXDmvVYAGKN0PHgCCYZl9CUUp6su-DVT5yhIgT07yZcySaW43mx6XQ/s400/ASTP+8x150+2.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> What child hasn't dreamed of meeting the elusive Tooth Fairy, Santa, Sandman, or the Easter Bunny? Ava wants to invite them all to tea, but how can she? Find out in "Ava's Secret Tea Party" - an imaginative tale sure to enthrall children for years to come. Boys and girls alike will delight in finding the hidden teacups and cookies in the fanciful illustrations and planning their own parties using the kid-friendly recipes and crafts. Suggested age range for readers: 2-5. Hardcover and Paperback.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Available from publisher: <a href="http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/avas-tea-party.htm">http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/avas-tea-party.htm</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-89468507140201696722012-07-20T08:51:00.000-07:002012-07-20T08:51:42.613-07:00Ava's Secret Tea Party Coloring Page<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUjdCfdvY1FY6GdEK25BTdBqrS8W95M89KfAM0NhcuYetFVb5NrCLCEOsd1Wz5a-3qtoXAyMXrBF4NtRmZmJDyYo4mwrqBA0t2L25kQOg5JFygqEh0ZogfL_WzJqeWRzPBejkNdGYMPtB/s1600/Ava+and+Sandman+Coloring+Page.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUjdCfdvY1FY6GdEK25BTdBqrS8W95M89KfAM0NhcuYetFVb5NrCLCEOsd1Wz5a-3qtoXAyMXrBF4NtRmZmJDyYo4mwrqBA0t2L25kQOg5JFygqEh0ZogfL_WzJqeWRzPBejkNdGYMPtB/s640/Ava+and+Sandman+Coloring+Page.jpg" width="505" /></a></div>Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-17594598059203744152012-02-22T19:20:00.000-08:002012-02-22T19:28:18.254-08:00Teatime Tea Party Recipes<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/223209725251453931/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="471" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/136163588703676997_v8hVT1eA_c.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.susanbranch.com/susan-branch-tea-party-recipes" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">susanbranch.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/donnashepherd/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Donna</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br />
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</a>Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937096457468301442.post-16607997107928923142011-12-02T07:46:00.000-08:002012-01-10T18:20:55.738-08:00Chicken Pecan Salad Croissants<div style="color: black; padding-left: 20px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWL0JIA3dhTeMgLANVauke2Ue5HN4IyD9gy8Y9t6Pm51hBDplqHLReZdUQb0Kpl-btp6EijXPsab2YWQuOWh6fyHZH3fxc8t93eojj7ATp42IuhKo6BBAQ4JdWtWajQebZkN0gs3WtjCuz/s1600/croissant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="152" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWL0JIA3dhTeMgLANVauke2Ue5HN4IyD9gy8Y9t6Pm51hBDplqHLReZdUQb0Kpl-btp6EijXPsab2YWQuOWh6fyHZH3fxc8t93eojj7ATp42IuhKo6BBAQ4JdWtWajQebZkN0gs3WtjCuz/s200/croissant.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span class="ingredient">4 c. cubed, cooked chicken</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">1 c. seedless grapes</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">1 c. pecan pieces</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">1/2 c. mayonnaise </span><br />
<span class="ingredient">1/4 c. sour cream</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">2 tbsp. honey</span><br />
<span class="ingredient">Pepper, to taste</span></span></div><span style="color: black;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">Combine chicken, grapes and pecans in large bowl; set aside. In small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, and pepper in to blend well. Add to chicken mixture. <span style="color: black;">This chicken salad can be served on other types of bread, but for fancy tea parties, it's best served on flaky croissants. </span></span></div><div class="instructions" style="color: #772222;"></div><br />
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