In the Mail

IF YOU ARE MY SWAP PARTNER, PAM, PLEASE DON'T LOOK ANY FURTHER....

This Wizard of Oz Swap packages were to be in the mail by 9/16/08.
I actually got done before a deadline...



I made this little purse...the lining is checked and it has an inside pocket.
You can't see them well, but there are little red shoe earrings. The P notebook is for Pam. I found some magnets and did some extra little projects for inside the purse. The sucker is a for the Lolipop kids. I tried to find some poppy seed flower packets to send, but it was too late in the Season up here.
The theme for this swap was really cute. My thanks to Sherry for hosting it.

Look what came in the mail today....my Wizard of of Swap! And, wow, what a swap! My Lizzy is really a Wizard of Oz fan, so Pam, added her name on the red shoes in this print...(the artist is my swap partner!)Pam sent all sorts of other goodies...The button says "If the shoes fit".
The tags have all different sayings on them. The one with the green hands reaching for the Ruby Red Slippers says "It's all about the shoes" Too Cute! She made me earrings with "ruby red" beads. Because she's an artist, and I'm a nurse, she sent me one of her prints about nurses that she personalized.

Check out her blog, she has some fun Fall prints. I've gotta find a site for her cards.

I have the sewing for my swap done, but don't want to post and spoil the surprise before she gets it.

Swap Package Recieved

I'm participating in the kitchen swap that Pink Petal Designs hosted. Although mine has yet to go in the mail (Before the end of this week, I promise Lisa), I recieved these fun packages today. They arrived tied with vintage looking fabric strips (presentation... Ü)



You probably can't see the writing on the tag, but it says to take the ribbon out of the "pants" and it becomes two dishclothes.

This mini apron to adorn my detergent bottle is too cute! It has a little gathered ruffle on it.

She sells these eco friendly, reusable produce bags in her etsy shop . Can't wait to take these with me to the grocery.

I also got a reversable, vintage looking apron! Love the colors! I especially like the way she has a half dishtowel that buttons on. She blogged about this idea here. Very clever!

I got a little excited about that new grand niece that is on the way (in less than two weeks...) I do pledge to get my kitchen package out in the mail by this Friday Lisa. So sorry for my tardiness....maybe I can make it up to you with some chocolate.

Lunchbox Swap

A big, huge thank you to Sherry for my lunchbox swap. It arrived in the mail this week full of treats and things to help pack a lunch. I love it! The lining is all roses. How did you know I love roses Sherry?
We didn't swap with the person who made ours. I hope you get a real nice one Sherry. Mine should be reaching it's destination at Gigglepotomus any time now.

This bag you will recognize from "Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts".

A co-worker gave me some vintage fabric. I made this tote as a thank you for her. I fussy cut the exterior. The bottom of it and handles are corduroy. I have enough to make a few more of these.

While Spring has hit many of you, it's still very cold here. My hubby works outside alot. I knitted him this neckwarmer from Elizabeth Zimmerman's book. He has one I made years ago that he loves, so I know it will be appreciated. (Navy blue doesn't photograph well...)

Elizabeth, at Oh Fransson is hosting this swap. I'm participating, how about you? Click on this picture to link to her swap information.

Gifting

I recently participated in my first on line swap. I signed up with the idea that it would be fun to create something for someone else, regardless if they kept their end of the bargan....




I was very pleased to receive this. So cute!

I know I just made this in green, but I couldn't help myself...







I do love this pattern. (Don't worry, there aren't anymore currently on the needles.) I am working on a little stuffed bear.

A Great Day Off

I went to the Library today. I'm pages away from being done with book 8. Everyone I read I think is the funniest. Janet Evanovich, is a hoot. Her characters make me laugh out loud. Sometimes I have to stifle my laughter. (Like when the hubby is sleeping and I'm reading.)

With the help of my craftroom fairy, block 11 is done! Isn't she adorable.

My friend Lisa, made her for me. I move her around my room from time to time. Lisa even knitted her little sweater.
Today I completed my doll clothes swap outfit. The little tote helped to set the outfit off. I knitted the bodice and added some crochet edging. There are three snaps in the back.
This is the lining in the little tote. Too cute! I have three other gals to swap with and the sponsor of the swap is collecting an outfit for a donation to a local women's shelter . I'm working on the third bodice. All the dress parts are sewn and ready to attach. I think I'm going to make the deadline. Time permitting, I'm going to knit some little undies too.

I spared you more Wonder Wallet pictures....But, yes, I'm still making them! Love it!