What Have I Been Up To?

Just in case you were wondering this is what I've been up to lately.

I've been getting my craft on!

I made 2 scarfs and sent them to the Ohio Special Olympics Scarf Program.  Volunteers make and send them to the state of your choice, then the Special Olympics distribute them to the Olympians.

I made a Sock Monkey Blankie and Hat for a special NEW family member.  (Don't look Sandy and Adam, it is in the mail on it's way to you)

This is a beautiful table runner that I made, it has ribbon running through it.  Look for it in my Etsy Shop

This is a afghan that I am making for a friend at work.  She started it then I volunteered offered to help her out and make it for her.  I just love the colors, now I have promised to make and send 1 like it to Tom in Ohio.

.....and did I mention that I am moving?  By next weekend I will be all moved in with Dawn and her family.

So, that's what I've been up to!

Mckenzie's $6.00 Dress

One day I was looking around the internet for a craft to work on.  What I came across was this adorable bandana dress. I just knew that Mckenzie would love a dress like this.  So I headed out to buy my supplies.

I found a $4.00 shirt at Walmart.......

......and 2 red bandana at $1.00 each

I cut a circle out of the 2 bandanas, that I had folded together.

I then sewed the shirt to the bandanas,,,,,,and got one happy little girl! (For only $6.00)

I am linking up to Between Naps on the Porch

My Baby Girl is Turning 40 (shhh, it's a surprise)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Dawn!

We were able to keep it a secret and she was very surprised.  She thought she was coming to have family pictures taken (again).

A very BIG thank-you to Whitney and Kaley for all of your help!

We had very yummy food......

and Birthday Cake.

What a beautiful family.  She really loved the apron I made for her.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

FRIENDS AND FAMILY

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY DAY

Who Doesn't Love Angry Birds?

Recently I was showing off a crocheted baby cap and blanket at work ( I can't show you the adorable set yet, not until I give it as a gift).  One of my co-workers fell in love with it, but asked if I could make her a Yellow Angry Bird for her granddaughter.  So I began looking for a pattern.....and couldn't find one.  So I improvised.  I didn't even know what a Yellow Angry Bird looked like.  With a little research on the net this is what I came up with.  Looks pretty cute angry!  What do you think?

He sure looks angry to me!  

So we decided to do a swap.  She is a very experienced quilter, and I told her to just make me something.  I like surprises. This is what she came up with and made for me.

Isn't he ADORABLE? 

This very cute Reindeer is a Christmas card holder.

I am very much looking forward to receiving your cards this Christmas season.

Ok, whose next?  I really enjoy this swapping!

I am linking up with Between Naps on the Porch

I GOT MAIL!

When I went to my mailbox on Wednesday, I had a package.

My friend, Dawn, at Creative Cain Cabin had sent me 3 beautiful flower pins.

I can't wait to wear them all! Thank you Dawn for a very nice gift.

Epcot Food & Wine Festival

Recently I was invited to go to Epcot to the Food and Wine Festival

by my brother & sister-in-laws, Jeff & Lisa.

I was a guest in there beautiful home for the weekend.

We had the best  pastries from a pastry shop down this french street.  I had the best napoleon I have ever tasted.

We ended the day rocking to the music of Night Ranger.