Lovely little Girls

My lovely cousin Liz (from Elizabeth Gwen Originals) is in town. It is always a treat to see her and Terry, and Gabe, Briana and Lorelai. They live pretty far from us at the moment, and we miss them so much.

Liz is the most talented sewer that I have ever met. She can take a pile of fabric, and turn it into something magical. She handmade these lovely twirl skirts, worn in the pictures by cousins Lorelai, Kailey, and Annalise. They spun furiously, making the lovely fabric billow around them, and admiring each other (while secretly admiring themselves) as little girls will do ;)





They really hammed it up for their "photo shoot" and it is just so sweet to see another generation of our family enjoying each others' company as the previous generations have done.

Liz also made me this absolutely gorgeous purse. Pictures do not do it justice, and it is truly magnificent. I have gotten so many compliments on it already, I really need to keep her card handy, so that I can give it out! She just really does the most amazing work. Her new store has just opened too, its called ElizabethGwenOriginals.com, and there is a link up there with my favorite shops :D

Some pictures

These are my contribution to the angel auction. I have had a bit of a rough time lately with still being really dore, but this was more important than a bit of discomfort. This is truly a wonderful thing that these ladies are doing, and its an honor to participate



It actually felt so good to be working again, I also finished a birthday pressie for little Paige, who is turning 1, from her Auntie Emily. Hope they have a fantastic party!!

Pictures!

These enchanting goodies are from the lovely Shelley, of Shelley Sweet & Shabby (over there under Awesome Blogs) Pictures don't do all of this lovliness justice.



I wish that I had taken pictures as soon as it arrived, everything was wrapped adorably, Shelley is a detail girl, and it sure shows. Thanks so much Shelley, I just adore it all. The little box is full of so many fabulous bits and bobs, and the box is decorated so beautifully!! I just love it!!

Thanks Everyone for your well wishes!!

I am home, and in a bit of pain, but slowly getting back to normal. I'm sorry I haven't been to visit anyone's blogs, I can't wait 'til I can sit a bit longer and have a great look around!

I have some fantastic pics to share too, my bunny swap partner, the amazing Shelley, absolutely spoiled me rotten, and I have gotten the most lovely goodies to show!! Shelley, if you're reading this, THANK YOU!!! I will send you a proper email soon, WOW, I LOVE everything!!!!

I feel like I've been on another planet for the last week, and it will be so nice to join the world again, I think it might just take a couple more days. Thanks everyone, lots of hugs and kisses to all, and I'll visit you soon :D :D

OK Swap Pictures!

These aren't the best photos, but they were quick, and I really want to get them in the post tomorrow. I love swaps, they are better than Christmas, because suprises are so much fun. Thank you so much, Holly Doodle for hosting the Tiara Swap!! I made this for Michelle, and I hope she likes it.

Also, thanks so much to Debra from HipHopJingleBoo for hosting such a fun swap, I had a blast making the bunny for my sweet partner Shelley (Shelley Sweet & Shabby under Awesome blogs over there) Shelley has a very cute blog, and she owns a store with her daughter!! How cool is that!

Working today :)

Putting the finishing touches on my Bunny swap, and Tiara so I can get them in the mail tomorrow, lots of sparkles and paint equals the kind of day I love!! I'm having surgery on Thursday (nothing life threatening)and I will be there until Saturday. I'm sorry I haven't been to any blogs in a couple of days, I'm trying to get the house ready for the hubby while he's in charge (LOL!) Funny, he's cancelled the cable, and hid the Playstation for the Summer, wonder if both will magically reappear while he's home with all four kiddos (LOL!)

Please pray for this Family

I have seen Iva and Brianna mentioned on many blogs. I do not know them, but have been following their story, and I thought I'd do a post, because it never hurts to add more prayers. Please pray for this family. As a mother, I can only imagine what they are going through, and it's gotta be hell.

http://iva-and-family.blogspot.com/

Last day of School...frantically making gifts!

This is for my son Liam's teacher. She is one of those teachers that you get once or twice in all of your school years. I cannot say enough good things about her. She goes above and beyond in everything, is so great with her students, and is a mother of five!

I was going to make her an angel, and my brother's girlfriend asked me how many subjects she teaches. When I told her about all that this wonderful lady does, she came up with the many hats idea, and I thought it was just perfect.





Now I just have to finish up my swaps! I'm good under pressure ;-)

My partner for the bunny swap is Shelley, who has a lovely blog...check her out!http://journals.aol.com/shelleymb47/shelleysweetshabby/

Got the most WONDERFUL gift today!

My swap partner, Mica of Garboodles Soup, is such a gifted, talented, amazing woman!! I was so excited to see a package on my doorstep. Annalise (DD) asked if it was for her, and I had to tell her that this one was all mine ;)

I literally gasped when I saw the magnificent little cupcake person! The detail is exquisite, and it is just so completely perfect. The little face is out of this world. I cannot say enough about it. Even my sons, who are usually not interested, were amazed! Thank you so much Mica, I feel like I completely lucked out. I don't think mine is going to be a match for yours, but I hope that you like it. You are fabulous!

Also, the cutest cupcake candle, I honestly have been looking for one of these, and have a look, its just so cute!




Thanks, Mica!!

I am so behind!

I want to thank everyone who joined the cupcake swap!!! I had a marvy time making goodies to share, and there are already some pictures on the flickr site, which are aweome!!!! If you have not yet mailed your swap out, please let me know. I promise I won't bite you LOL I just don't want anyone to get left out, and I know things come up, so please let me know :D :D :D

Also, I need to thank SHANNON!!! from Paint Mine Pink. Shannon is my long lost Australian sister (only she's much prettier) I read her blog, and look at her photos, and I swear she is my soulmate! She sent me these absolutely adorable candies, which look just as cute as they can be!! My daughter was also excited by the goodies, and was a bit sad to learn that they weren't real LOL

Thank you so much Shannon, you totally made our day!!!!!!! Lots of speedy healing wishes to Sam! It sounds like you two are going to have a great time together in the meantime :)