Sneak peaks of swap items

I received my Halloween Apron from Annie. I had entered Booming Apron's "Beat the heat July Halloween Apron Swap." We had to make a Halloween or Fall themed apron and embellish it.

She had it folded so cute and wrapped in seam binding. Her cute card with her info..such a cute softie she had made on the picture, her info is on the back. And the cute card she sent me.

Orange side of apron. I love it!!!

The Halloween side of the apron. It is so cute...My 19 yo old son was so sweet to wear my apron so that I could get some good pictures of it. THANKS ANNIE!!!! I love it.

Here is the card that I sent to Annie.

This is the apron that I made her wrapped up. I can't show to you yet, I haven't heard if she has it yet. She should, but I don't wanna ruin the surprise. =) Also 2 Halloween tags that I made and added to the wrapped gift. I made the crocheted flower that is tied in the center of the package also.

I also made her some potholders. But the same thing, can't show it yet.

Annie, I hope you like your gifts as much as I did mine. I love my apron, can't wait for Halloween to get here so that I can start wearing it. WOO HOO.

I also entered the Cupcake Swap over on Sharon's blog also. I posted awhile back what I received from Heidi over on Foxgloves, Fabrics and Folly!!

I am very pleased with the way her card and envelope turned out. I put one candle on top of the cupcake. And on the inside I wrote (well typed on computer) that the one candle signifies that she was my first swap partner. I cut the die cut with my Cricut added her name and then uses stickles on both her name and the die cut. The paper is from Making Memories, and both are glittery. Some of the wonderful paper that I received from the wonderful Wilna.

Part of Heidi's swap items is wrapped in this box... I hope she likes it. I had a blast putting it together.

Her cupcake pincushion is wrapped in this tissue paper and tulle . First one that I made, but it was fun.Then I made her several cupcake tags. Her favorite colors are blue, white, and brown. So I made some cupcakes in those colors. I also made some with the Halloween theme. Of course I used my lovely Cricut to cut everything out. Such a lovely machine.

As soon as I get confirmation that these ladies have received their goodies, I will show pictures of everything.

Thanks for stopping by,

Debxx

Mixed Media Monday

This weeks challenge over on Mixed Media Monday was to try something new.

This week the challenge to everyone is to “try something new”. That is completely open to your interpretation - it could be a new technique, a new medium or even a new colour. Just play and have fun with one. The sample above is the front cover of a fabric altered board book that I did for the challenge. The rest of the book is on my blog. Enjoy your week everyone!" So here is my take.

I took a small box and lid, painted them a "fuchsia" color with acrylic paints. I covered the lid with a floral paper from my stash. Glued part of a paper pink doily, pink pearls and flowers on top of the paper. I used a "Vintage Belle's" from a collage that I had. I then glued Beaded Fringe around the sides of the lid. I stamped "Sisters" onto a piece of card stock with Karen Foster Small Formal Snap-Stamps with black Stazon.

I can also use this for Wednesday's Stampers Challenge. I just realized that I am a day late. Oh well it was still fun.

Thanks for stopping by,

Debxx

I love Spring Flowers

We went on a walk this evening, oh wow the wonderful smells that were enjoyed on our walk. The Honeysuckle is in full bloom right now...MMMMM it was so yummy.

The Blackberries are right on schedule, so hopefully around the 4Th of July or shortly after we will have yummy ripe Blackberries.

The Wild Rose Bushes are blooming like crazy also. They are so Beautiful, but watch out for their thorns.

My daisy's are starting to bloom, they are always so beautiful.

Ahmm.....I am not for sure what to call these little guys. I am actually trying to teach myself how to make crocheted flowers. I love the ones you can buy for your scrapbook pages, but have you priced them lately...ouch. I will keep trying to perfect mine.