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[8 Mar 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
Make and Fill a Purse Swap

I have so much to share – and just haven’t taken the time to update this blog and show you the projects! But I have been crafting away – promise!
I think part of the reason I haven’t updated is because I haven’t had any new patterns to share. I have a ton in my head, but just haven’t taken the time to sketch them out and put them in a “shareable” format. And it just boggles my mind that there are people out there that like my patterns enough to …

Embroidery, General Crafts, Handmade Gifts Ideas, PaperCrafts, swaps »

[29 Oct 2009 | 2 Comments | ]
Dr. Who Swap

For those that don’t realize it… Dr. Who.. totally rocks! I don’t know what it is about British sci-fi/comedies, but we LOVE them around here. Check out what I’m sending my partner for the Dr. Who swap!

Embroidery, General Crafts, Handmade Gifts Ideas, Kiddos, Other, swaps »

[29 Jun 2009 | One Comment | ]
Decompress & Have Less Stress!

Moral of the story… So - no matter how busy you are, remember to decompress by going on a nature walk, reading a book, skipping stones on a pond, or doing your favorite craft. I’ve found that if I make time for these little things, my life is a much happier existence.

Embroidery, Links, swaps »

[23 May 2009 | 9 Comments | ]
Finished Projects, Swap Swag and Summer Goals

May is winding down and with it, life is starting to get back to the normal flow. Anyone else feel that May is just as busy as December? With school celebrations and graduations, recitals and sport functions, we have been swamped! So this post is going to be two-fold… I’m posting updates as well as my Summer Crafting Goals.
Remember the 6 O’Clock Stitch Swap I participated in? I posted what I sent to Maranda here. Well she was a little late due to some confusion with the dates and a …

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[31 Mar 2009 | 4 Comments | ]
Chickens and Ninjas

This apron and potholder are about to be boxed and shipped away today for my current apron swap at Craftster.  I love the colors and the fabric patterns.  The bright yellow reminds me of my Aunt Cheryl - she has  loved yellow for as long as I can remember.
   
Being in swaps is so much fun and has proven to get my creative juices flowing.  While this apron and potholder are being shipped, my new friend - Domestic Ninja - is here to stay.  In fact, I’ve doodled her so much, …