Wow where did this month go...
Hope everyone has a spooky good time and I cant wait to visit everyones blogs later today!
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Wow where did this month go...
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It sure feels like the week is flying by. I have had a lot to do in the past few days and haven't been around much. Nothing fun or exciting unless you like parent teacher conferences and getting new tires and all those mundane things . I did get to hit a few thrift stores with Maria but we really didn't find too much. She did find some wonderful VINTAGE MERCURY GLASS ORNAMENTS and has them up in her Etsy shop , go take a peek!
Posted by Monica at 9:47 AM 11 comments
All partners have been sent out, if for some reason you did not receive yours let me know.
Thanks again everyone and have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by Monica at 8:14 AM 8 comments
As many of you know we will be moving this summer to Japan , and I have been trying to find a home for Sofie. Well I met a girl over the weekend who seemed to be perfect. Her mom and daughter came over and visited with Sofie and things were great. I liked the fact that she too is a stay at home mom and has 2 small children both things I feel will help Sofie adjust to her new surroundings. I felt really good about it, she said we could come visit anytime we wanted and that she would email us photos. But seeing her big droopy eyes in the back seat of the Cadillac and the tears started to fall , when she realized that this momma wasn't getting in and going with her she started to whimper and cry ,I just lost it. That night was super hard on us all. The very next morning the phone rings at 9 am and I here Kristel on the other end and new it wasnt good. Sofie was sick and she was very worried about her because she cried the entire night. I spent a bit on the phone with her and could here for myself how upset she was. After questioning her further.. I realize I had been lied to. One of the main questions I asked both her and her mom was if she had a house or lived in an apartment, and the reason for that is SOFIE IS TERRIFIED OF HEIGHTS! She wont even get out of the back of our SUV willingly! I was assured it was a house , but in fact it was an apartment and my 96 pound precious girl was stranded on the 3rd floor with fear. I called Maria and we were on our way to try and help her down the stairs but it was useless, she truly has a phobia. So off to PETSMART to see what if anything we can do short of calling ANIMAL RESCUE. We wound up giving her some Benedryl and getting her a little groggy a few hours later and Kristels hubby was able to carry her down finally and we brought her home! I dont know how I will ever be able to part with her again.
It was one heck of a day...... to say the least! Thanks Maria for being there with me!
Well after that whole sad post here are a few pretty things from Flickr land to make you smile!
1. I love pink!!, 2. Halloween Hat, 3. Vintage inspired Halloween cupcakes by Everyday is a Holiday!, 4. sept 22nd blog halloween plum 006, 5. Cupcake hangers, 6. Welcome to my Halloween House!, 7. Halloween Hat Swap 2007, 8. "Pink Poodle" Vintage Ornament Wreath, 9. Quilted Roses & Rhinestone Bag, 10. Vintage Bottle Embelished with Florals & more.., 11. HaLLObLoCkS, 12. Witchy Women, 13. Altered Spooky Bird house's, 14. pinkwreath2, 15. I'm Dreaming of Shabby Chic Christmas............., 16. Pumpkin Head 002, 17. I'm jonesin' for halloween, 18. Special Order, 19. Sweet & Sinister BOO close up, 20. Ribbonwork Zinnia plum and cream sheer ribbon vintage stamens, 21. I cannot begin to tell you how incredible Kimla's famous prize ribbons are in person!!, 22. new on etsy today ~ sold! ~ thank you, 23. Vintage Inspired Wreath, 24. pumpkin art, 25. Bitty Boo Banner, 26. Bunny Box- altered art, 27. black cat halloween crown side view, 28. Vintage Tiara and Ledger Pages, 29. catty~SOLD!~Thank You Jac!, 30. wish bracelet, 31. halloween box, 32. Boo Banner No. 1, 33. 9-03-07 Auntumn Decor., 34. Halloween inspiration board, 35. Shadowbox "Bird's Nest"
Thanks again to everyone who joined the swap emails will start going out tomorrow with partners!!
Posted by Monica at 8:47 PM 21 comments
SWAP CLOSED - Thanks ladies , I will email you soon!
Hello everyone
Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone who has signed up for the swap and all the sweet notes I have received.
I wanted to post a list of the names I have so far and make sure I havent missed anyone ,several people have contacted me saying their emails had bounced back and I dont want to leave anyone out! Leave a comment if I missed you or if you still want to sign up! Thansk again everyone!
Tricia Samsal
Alice Regan
Tiffany Roberts
Tamy Ottomeyer
Heather Rowley
Maria Rodarte
Sonya Johnson
Shelly Faust
Sandy Camarda
Natasha Burns
Natalea Kandefer
Molly Garren
Michelle Parent
Alison Gibbs
Mary Ann Mckeating
Laura Garrett
Karla Natale
Karla Nathan
Karin Aguirre
June Scroggin
Ele Erickson
Deb Glasses
Jessica Greene
Sadie Hartman
Jenelle O'Malley
Gabriela Delworth
Mary Isabella
Jessi Nagy
Nicole from Small Treasures
Allison Jackson
Angie Friesen
Bren Young
Beth Leintz
Bristol Snider
Caleen Beatty
Cheryl Dack
Cindy Hamlin
Colleen Gallagher
Heidi Woodruff
Dolly from My Cherry Heart
Kathleen from Kathys Cottage
Becky at Heart in My Hand
Robyn at HappyHausofHass
Svenja at Art Creations
Joy from Joystern
Abbie M from Abbie Bloggin
Carol from Boxwoodcottage
Jen Konz
Sarah Huckman
Amy Bauer
Laura Bray
Ruth Catt
Dorreen Agres
Andi Brannon
Angela Campbell
Karen Beth Martin
Tamsen Menard
Lorrie Orr
Ann Marie from Sweet girl and company
Carol from Clutter Bug Studio
Jen Conway
Linda from Somwhere in time
Michele Witchell
Sue (in Tennessee)
Posted by Monica at 8:47 AM 12 comments
I am so excited about this swap . Christmas is one of my favorite times of year and this year will be extra special around our home since my hubby will be coming home for the holidays for his midtour visit. He has already been in Korea for 5 months, can you believe it?
Swaps have been a great way for me to keep busy through this time without him and I have truly enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful artists here in Blogland and see all the wonderful creativity you share daily.
DETAILS:
For this swap you will make 1 hand crafted Item and then include one store bought Ornament. The hand crafted item needs to be along the lines of DECK THE HALLS examples… Holiday sign, mini wreath , garlands, anything that can be used to decorate for the holidays. I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with! The ornament should be store bought and be in the 5-10 dollar range so that everyone is getting a nice ornament.
I will take sign-ups until Oct. 15th. Then assign partners shortly after that and packages will need to be mailed by Dec 1st.
Here are a few questions to help out your partners. Please emailme at jamon0126@msn.com with your Name , Blog name and answers! Thanks everyone!
Color schemes for your tree and home?
Do you have a theme? Is it traditional ,vintage ,glitzy so forth….
Willing to ship inernational?
I made a batch of these Oh so yummy cookies to send to the hubby last week in Korea. Thought I would share with everyone. No photos this time darn it but I promise you will LOVE them!
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies :
2 Cups flour
1 cup quick or old fashion oats,uncooked
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter /margarine, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Libbys Solid Pack Pumpkin
1 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels
preheat oven to 350. Combine flour ,oats,baking soda,cinnamon,and salt. Cream butter,gradually add sugars beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla ,mix well.Alternate additions of dry ingredients and pumpkin ,mixing well after each addition.Stir in morsels , drop by rounded spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes,until cookies are firm and lightly browned. Remove from sheets and cool on rack.
And before I forget Sarah at joyforthee.blogspot.com tagged me with the
7 RANDOM THINGS about me so here goes:
1. I pick up almost everything with my toes
2. I could eat Mexican food for every meal!
3. I drink entirely too much COKE , but cant quit it because I get awful headaches
4. I absolutely HATE FEET!
5. I also have a teeny bit of road rage ...lol
6. I vacuum and mop almost everyday
7. I love to go camping but only NEAR water , I am not your middle of nowhere or woods kinda chick..
Now lets see I tag :
http://sugarbeardesigns.blogspot.com/ -Karla
http://thejunkkdrawer.blogspot.com/ - Maria
http://www.smalltreasures.blogspot.com/ - Nicole
http://sugarshop.typepad.com/ - Dena
http://loveofyellowroses.blogspot.com/ - Sonya
http://frostingsandsparkles.blogspot.com/ -Colleen
http://www.scrappyjessi.blogspot.com/ -Jessi
http://www.crafthappywomen.blogspot.com/ - Molly
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