Mother's Day brooch

I can't believe I am just getting around to posting the brooch I received from the Mother's Day swap I participated in, better late than never. I'm actually home sick today so have some extra time on my hands.

Thank you Ellen for the beautiful brooch you sent me! It's just perfect!

And a special thank you to Linda at A Swap for All Seasons for hosting yet another great swap!

Easter Swap

I was so excited to receive this awesome basket of goodies this week. It was full of all sorts of fun Easter stuff! Lots of eggs full of candy, 2 candles, a ceramic egg, an egg decorating kit and a sweet soft ducky. Thank you Lindsay! I love it all! And of course the boys are loving it too! ;)

Mussie Tussie Swap- Sneak Peak

I'm been working on my Mussie Tussie for my swap partner.

Here is a sneak peek!

I used some vintage sheet music that came from the gift that arrived from Dublin, Ireland.

Just in time for Valentine's Day- Another swap gift arrived, this time from Canada

Shannon over at The Mommy Files (http://www.themommy-files.com/2010/02/bloggers-valentines-day-swap-2010-link-here/) hosted a great Valentine's swap that I was apart of.

My swap partner was a fellow blogger, Kalle from Canada and she sent me some great gifts. You can check out her blog at http://www.growingcs.blogspot.com/. I received a box full of goodies! Below is a picture of my goodies with the exception of some gel window clings that I took out right away and stuck on a bathroom mirror because they were just so cute. Besides the clings I received: some pretty stationery, a box of neat pencils, a pair or heart socks, chocolate, some hand sanitizer (Kiss Me, Cupcake scented), some really cool stickers and a packet of face and body lotion (how did she know my skin has been so dry?)

Valentine Swap Gift- Thank you Laura!

I received a wonderful Valentine's Swap gift in the mail today from a fellow blogger.

She made me some bath salt and some beautiful earings. She also snuck in some chocolate, which I can't wait to devour. Of course I need to get it eaten up before my "Buff Brides" book that I ordered arrives. I'm sure there is no room for chocolate in that diet/workout.

Be sure to check out her blog! http://www.wyjajewels.blogspot.com/ Thank you Laura!

And thank you Audrey from Audrey Country Crafts for hosting the swap! (http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentine-swap-mcklinky.html)

A Valentine's Day gift - arrived today from England!

I received a Valentine's Day swap gift today from England, and I think you will agree is adorable!

The swap was to be a heart shaped Valentine item- using any medium, any art style, and smaller than 5x5. The detail is just great, she is so creative and talented. Go check out her blog! http://pixiesponderings1966.blogspot.com/

Now confession time... I shipped hers to her on Monday.. and I just now caught on to the 'heart' shaped part. Opps. I hope she still likes it!

Valentine's Day- I can't wait!

One of my favorite holidays is just a little over a month away, Valentine's Day! Some of the reasons it's one of my favorites:
1) I love the colors red and pink!
2) I really like hearts, and what they symbolize.
3) Chocolate is yummy!
4) I'm madly in love!
5) It's a great time to let those around you know that you love them!! xoxo

I'm excited to be doing my first blog swap! I can't wait to send some goodies!!