Some of My Projects and Swaps

These little purse accessories I made for my partner in the All Around the House purse swap for April. It is a cell phone carrier, and I made the button out of th elining material, a flip flop mirror, acrocheted pen with sea horse charm, and a little crafting pad....

This material was sent to me by Tana because I loved her photo of it so much..how nice is that!! What a sweetie.....

Lookie the wonderful button package I got from my partner for the April swap Buttons, Buttons, Who's got the Buttons?

My partner Jackie, put a lot of thought into the cards she made for the buttons. This one had a story and she even had a gold button that was to come off his coat while riding..lol...so cute...and check out all the wonderful beads she included as an extra gift....yummy.....

and look at the cute appliques and other buttons....

I made this for my partner for the Handmade Theme Post Card swap...the them this month was "A"...I used "ants" and made little paths for them with floers and buttons and I even threw in a bunny ....

I got this from my partner for the March Bedroom swap All Around the House. The flower pot hanger is so cute....love the little doily too...


I sent these PC to my Posty Pals for April, Easter month...I made them a little different and made the smaller one with a good luck charm one attached with yarn...I thought I'd be a little different this month... :)

This was the April Car or purse seat belt covers I made for Janet in All Around the House swap. She has an orange car with black interior....she really liked them...I loved when I found the car buttons too...this is an afghan stitch and very sturdy...

Lookie what I made for my March All Around the House partner for the bedroom swap.....

These were the buttons I sent to my April partner for the Buttons, Buttons, Who's got the Buttons? swap.

This was my March button swap I received ... I just loved the buttons.. :) especially the froggie ones and look at the dino ones too!! Buttons, Buttons, Who's Got the Buttons?

Contest to Finish Those WIP !!!

Jacquie over at Tall Grass has a WIP contest going on to finish all those projects we have stored up..well at least get a tart on finishing at least 1... so I joined the race that is on till April 30th...go on over and check it out!!

I learned about from amy at Bad Skirt....

My "B" Day, Shopping, and Swaps

Lookie what goodies Miz Allie Cat and I got from our "Swap n' Tails" swap from The Creek Cats!! thank you....I loved the cream too.. :)

This lovely package came from my Fat 1/4 Fantasy March swap. I just love love the fabric with the kitties... :) and also the insects ...ohhh.....Well Saturday was my "B" day and the family was over to celebrate! I got some wonderful gifts....I really needed the printer supplies and new garden clothes...and my daughter got me the lovely Red Hat and scarves....:)

Sunday I went out and spent some of my "B" day

$$ with my crochet group and visited Velonas...and Tall Mouse...looky all the goodies I got!!!
We had so much fun!!! And I found my "jewel" yarn I had been searching for...Velonas is an incredible wonderland for yarn junkies!!!

This is the New Kind of "Tagging" Called "Knit Tagging"

Urban knitting: the world's most inoffensive graffiti
There's a new form of graffiti in town, and it's extremely pleasant. so pleasant that it hasn't even disturbed the harshest critics of regular graffiti amd it's getting wound up. I mean, who in their right mind would come face to face with a sweater-wearing tree and do anything but smile? This video from a group going by the name of knitta please, a renowned and nimble fingered group of rebels has been covering public property with guerilla knitting for some time.

Here Lizard Lizard

I made the cutest green Lizard handmade Post Card for my swapper from my Post Card swap group and sill me forgot to photo it...:( boo I cannot show you... we are required to put a quote on it so I put, now remmeber this one, "Here Lizard Lizard....Uh Oh!!! I think I need a bigger box!!!" LOL ...remember from Taco Bell's commercial with the little chichuahua and godzilla????






I loved that commercial, well I put a big lizard on the front with a bow and button...I do hope my partner posts a picture of it so I can then post it here...

I am off to Florida for a week so I may not be posting for awhile....see ya when I come back...visiting sis.... :)

angel Package Recieved, and My Handmade Spa Scrubbie

I got a fantastic package from an "angel" from the slipper swap that I was in last year...she sent me matching slippers and a bag in "Red Hat" print, and they fit perfect. :) then she sent buttons, ribbon, a little pink holder filled with clips to make barrettes with, the ccutest buttons...Marie out did herself...thanks sooooooooooooo much!!!

This is the puffy bath scrubbie I sent to my partner for the Yummy Recipe "Kitchen Spa" swap this month...I crocheted the top....I sent it with 2 spa recipes, and some other goodies...

Posty Pals Handmade Post Cards

This is post card I got from Rhonda from my Posty Pals group for March.. thanks so much I love the embroidery work....
And below is from Marie and Vickie, one for Happy New Year and the other for Feb Valentine's Day...thanks so much...so pretty. :)

Join in the Fun in a Card Swap!!!

What a fun card swap....You could recieve a ton of cards! Who doesn't like mail...I love it...go on over to annonandon's blog and find out the details!

Some Great Friend Sayings and Patterns??

Why not knit or crochet your friend a cupcake for their birthday, or for any occasion, they're cute and easy to make and you can decorate them any way you want to personalize them for any friend.. :) Or how about a birthday hat????

Or make a crocheted book and insert a poem..

A friend is someone that you hold dear,

Someone who will always be there to hear,

The good the bad your dreams and your fears,

When your at your best or shedding a tear;

A friend is someone you feel comfortable around,

Someone who you trust when you are lost to be found.

The anger the pain the hurt and the sound,

When your slipping and falling and crash to the ground;

A friend is someone who will always be there,

Someone who you know will unconditionally care,

The moments the memories the unfortunate the unfair,

A true friend is hard to come by it's true,

Someone who truly cares when you are blue,

The times you fell, you walked, and you flew,

Then I found one of these friends in YOU.......

Recipe Card

I have been working on a handmade recipe card for a "Spa" from your kitchen for the "Yummy Recipe Swap" ..... this was fun to make....

What's New?

My daughter had a "B" day and so she came over and her and the girls and I got to spend a "girls" night with each other. WE talked and ate cake and the girls played dress up with their closet full of clothes I keep for them to play with when they come over. They had fun and then I kept them the following day while my DD went to work. G-ma's day...

I love these pot holder mits. They are not hard to make and they make really good mats when you have a hot pot, too... I have a ton of material and plan on making some more. :)

Jury Findings? True or False??? The Flag and its Folds?

True or False????

Kara Walton of Claymont, Delaware, successfully sued the owner of a night club in a neighboring city when she fell from the bathroom window to the floor and knocked out her two front teeth.
This occurred while Ms. Walton was trying to sneak through the window in the ladies room to avoid paying the $3.50 cover charge. She was awarded $12,000 and dental expenses.

Is it true or false? Some sites say that this is a fabricated case and that the real Kara Walton was 81 yrs old when this case was suppose to happen in 1994. hmmmm...that was from snoops...What do you think???

Do you know that at military funerals and in honor of a national flag, the sovereign or chief of state of a foreign nation, a member of a reigning royal family, and the President, ex-President and President-elect of the United States, the 21-gun salute is fired and stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?

Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times?

Some think it's to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but read on:

• The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life..
• The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.
• The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.
• The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.
• The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
• 'The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America.
• The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our Republic.
• The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day
• The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
• The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.
• The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
• The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christian's eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.
• The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'
• After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

Now you know..............

Lunch, Projects, and RR Scarf

I went to lunch today with a new friend and she took me to this quaint little cafe in the "shore" area. It was called "The Potholder" how cute is that? :) We chatted up a storm, and before we left she took me on a tour of her 1920s house...really adorable layout, she has tons of goodies, vintage, chic, country and comfortable....but I was really impressed with a little area she added to her living room where she put in a fireplace and two window seats, then she covered a huge square coffee table with beauticful flowered material...very cozy...made me want to sit and grab a book or my crochet... :) I had a great afternoon...I am making a RR scarf for my crochet group and all we do is make about 10" and then pass it on this is my 10" and my journal that goes with my scarf for each person to note their progress when they crochet or knit it...
then I have been working on red, white, and blue dining room items to send to my partner in the "All Around the House" swap this month. I made a table mat, napkin rings, and napkins. I have 3 more napkins to make...

Post Cards and Goodies and Feeling Better

Ok so today it is raining outside, sun is trying to peek through and I feel better than before, still not 100% but getting there.. :)

I went to the PO yesterday, house "buggy" and I was pleasently surprised with PC and other goodies...I need to get back to making PC...

So here's a look..this beautiful handmade post card was made by Laura aka LadyDoodleBug from a group on Flickr "Handmade Theme Post Card Swap" She is so artistically inclinded and they are always so pretty...now she forget to follow the theme...lol...but who cares with an art work such as this one! I loved it!!

Next are 3 wonderful PC made from my friends in another personal swap group ran by Brenda....they are always a joy to receive... Rhonda made me a beautifully embroidered PC for Vanentine's Day, Vicki designed a lovely one with rhinestones of star bursts, and Carol made the cutest flying cat, ...I do love bling!!!

Next I got a package from Joy that is in my "Yummy Recipe Swap" group and she made me a recipe for the theme "Gifts in a Jar" it was our Jan theme... The recipe is Hummus and she sent me an ingredient, a recipe book, a handmade mat, and a decorated recipe car. so much talent and I loved the recipe..oh yeah and the corn on the cob holders.. :)

Next was my button's package, That Cindy sent me...look at all the great buttons I get to play with...All for the "Winter White" theme.. :) along with a cute purse size sewing kit and darning needles..always need those.. :) Last was from Diane, what a great card she made, it is my Fat 1/4 swap bot swaps, and again it was Winter White, I got the cutest kitty buttons, and 4 fat 1/4 in WW and note cards..yummy!!! I had a surprise at the PO with all these wonderful gifts.... I am a happy camper!!!

Sunny but Runny Noses......

I have been sick.YUCK!!! worked with the little ones and caught what they had...hmmmmm all that coughing and runny noses I knew I wouldn't make it through without getting something...so been down and recouping...good news is that I am on the up end and I can start a little crocheting and working on more fun things.. LOL

time to pull out the scarf Melanie made me last month.. :)