Thursday, April 16, 2009
Swaps Galore!!
Been swapping like a mad woman lately. Seems like so many people out there have good ideas about fun things to swap, i can't keep up. I said I'd harass myself about taking more pictures and posting them here so I will post some today and a few more in a couple days. Maybe it's because spring is here but the creative juices are flowing and I'm happily crafting up a storm. Back to the craft table for now but I'll be back soon. Enjoy the beauty that is budding outside.
a tea wallet
and a bag
![and a bag](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtHau3FWPtaeHTcb-r-CmVu_h67wE7TR25kjinhC_05_huZRdsOoHQLykF3CQBmloIzBrZd0RfmR5EjeqSVN9FvovGWDQynLT7K48QVuhyphenhyphenh0W6CfVY4Y5-32g60wWlDfu1214Z_e2rnM7/s220/000_0001.jpg)
my partner for the useful, usable swap likes earth tones and colors, so i made her a bag too.
New Fabrics
![New Fabrics](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5N7_laieeYiPlAMrANhFGnNA_1bemivmY74RnWZ79ui91XAapuo4zv8cYDNjXqhz57OexWwu5Jxj64HFApEdu2vgNfmXYYbX6hg_AMu_NvzNCjUm5yxrN_YFSLrgOWt_S-LWCpJCDJt4m/s220/000_0018.jpg)
Some of the new fabrics I got recently to create with. Can't wait to get going, making pretty things with it all.
And more
![And more](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHzWrWUMzeFBejWAYZroFat5Emtolx4Y99G0VqM-KdNF291xnT2bfmXBhf1QIXn3mKuuwxCutXFJBDyy1jBO083hN6QG-Hw3ij5OChuoG-frj7UcuTeojlqZLpi3Y0KB-i03VA2VcWL_d/s220/000_0019.jpg)
And More Still
![And More Still](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFIN4fogO9_s9AKVc_TSK__ZEfnDOu3pQZ8thIS9kDHbOUdGzs0GKUgyAiEq5YoISjaXafb4-ttAFycpzyE74qJPX95GHvtO09xoFp5vABv7zAMQ4P3hWrRJMHxnGNAxbjP0lU3yzsQlee/s220/000_0020.jpg)
Yup, You guessed it
![Yup, You guessed it](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-fr1z2dWZc43WQXeQUtIi54wQ9J6ZgC-8X4fcoOuM2rFwv4oLjePycnePyNeNcAMwvtyyYp7mQYskNwETVVzJaoVJ9lCT5c8EModo2V-R_qNCLE4HA6rQh-_aEX9zXsq9AJJ_5xzaR6q/s220/000_0017.jpg)
Snack Time
![Snack Time](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gVjPsnpVv2bhDDai4Fu0M2l5DYWBc_AY-nhCjbtHS2i4dXgJA5hNN_1y_d8iGxsTDz0g1GSReOOfnIWyARmsc7zmPhmSWZHO0Sa2K9FTLk7W4IhmUKzV85Ee2GI9glHjR16T_vfbDbED/s220/000_0009.jpg)
I love summer snacks. Not only is it pretty, it's yummy too.
Happy Birthday
![Happy Birthday](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Otwt-rfzFkPWtFWo5smv2AJEQpgUnwdVEB1DtDYWsbaFEldLzqD0tROdBCyOlHOg5AQNqpRp0OFSnU18pLF6ohnHOf1zFmCxp6GbIhQpkdFuaaQYaN1cKQQfFs3WCMDSwUU15N5d5vp0/s220/birthday_card.jpg)
To my beautiful sister Jaqui, I miss you!!!
Beachy Swap Received
PB&J Plushie
Donut Plushie
![Donut Plushie](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmY3SNySyU1o4T9-GEbezEWjVcNCUOh6gMGcIQp30OZ4qI2IeyWTmnC9O6MWwOJlwD4NyZEOJ9meqRYan785za1HgmNX-2n_CmjC52Atp1am7BKi-66QjyZ57eBb3pYZ2RwGoXR_AySM_/s220/000_0001.jpg)
This donut is homeless too
wip
![wip](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWabo2w0cSLWsTXPmOLSC3pyK1EeVHlSkCnPDfEIPrO9YMDKGGSTZFpYXFcBxUUwjw9CpIBfuN7-qmtDRggEc255vImhti44BPpx8VvG3zoKPPgjz4k3xVFzGL6pcKJbfDCfCJ6EekPaw/s220/000_0001.jpg)
an old california tablecloth turned in to a gardening belt for a gardener? hmmmm
Food With Faces Sent
Food With Faces I Received
food with faces swap
![food with faces swap](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECsBhI97VKGghft9vXrzk98zOpvpp1nAAJRdkGsTUOTEpBu1hR1Lz06_92kfPEbJYTJGoGBI9wuzytC1NZP34Iq_werVDVA1eyk91ovXTjjASmNhMfeDbf4J3v-IQEu1KIbrD1lmtf5Iq/s220/000_0033.jpg)
My partner likes the cupcakes and she sews, so I made her a cupcake needlecase.
Fresh Veggies
![Fresh Veggies](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNoBD0KoiN7f6I4A3GVG6dg0A5FHWNz4x0q4OR2FAMl7lb0Rnj3RXmHOXH_u60N-a8HAdwhoZ2SbZUG0am6ycbbusItLwMjd1BDKiN1bKn6OXuaaZQHrXpoyc1JcvuS7Psa5dVsBFGrhhn/s220/000_0009.jpg)
I know everybody is complaining about the rising cost of produce lately. I wanted to show what $18 in Edmonton will buy at the local produce store. Those boxes are organic herb salad mixes for $1 each. I know that at the grocery stores the prices would be tripled but here's proof that if you shop it, you can find a deal.
silly june holdays swap
another eyeglass case
![another eyeglass case](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPy33-OJ98yzXQa7NbQOuV1i4YaYGoY8Ct0EMGK0YKvEEJkjH06efja6FFHUiF3sJKurbuddWtQLRyceNMNRng0YhFZUxYH6xvyPF46mOustW19QmDthGYxQ0y9uZFmq2Y8-iBGfPKPPk/s220/000_0021.jpg)
for the silly june holidays swap. my partner likes aqua and copper and doll making. thought this would be a cute idea for "finally summer day".
the back
![the back](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVO5g0aeLdXJpZCMy3h56yPfktGt-G87gP_1YUooNse_d-jZvyac4jwJQ1JRriL_boxwP8uyrWkdBQR5XvWESBawxdPPY2PDi4wxBmZB12tpQDp_5yMkWGuBhoLlIZLZLNxzuh0Ou2sybo/s220/000_0022.jpg)
pocket on the back side
finally summer day
silly june holiday swap
![silly june holiday swap](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2GhLsjSQov0OvhIZv6niBzxonz3WxgJKsU93m8NWH_PbSDCHfgHI-JGRHxMdUTCsylIE8p7QhpiQOFAt0gr39VqSlCkQjk5RjHO1wlx8ORLz1ogZ33C-Ma3NktOsbiQtAFowLfau78O_/s220/000_0002.jpg)
I also chose iced tea day, I thought the ice kabobs were really cute.
Felt Sushi Kawaii Sunglass Holder
![Felt Sushi Kawaii Sunglass Holder](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQoJs39oLDdEZOUB7EkIyozv-LGsF4aeF5OYdfvPI7zYyIvm7pAlYz0F3fJwGqniSCl_rhyi_JY4XHEbiej29FFdK1KtteRaHMvKvgM8fN4sxHoXJ8OpaBgpg2iB7okSavV4i8ZMiNuo3-/s220/000_0013.jpg)
For a special swap partner in Florida, Rossi. She says it's hard to find kawaii sushi where she is and I wanted to give her something she wouldn't be able to find anywhere else, so I came up with this.
Yes
![true](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA77mLCOaYdx7gC4BgMwuKGNuuxS_if-rQ92wqN-33EiJSstTI82Ej8IfeWwPJeqNwVtKqpj1UWwqwP7o6FcD7gzGepGIWLGKHPcGtASfMxFeXNN4jn6OWPO5uOQ8IZp20T7U7RX679EDS/s220/000_0009.jpg)
sunglasses fit comfortably inside and are well protected.
Found Object Jewelry Swap
![Found Object Jewelry Swap](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJtZLqmn_ePNe79yMSy4UC4OpNJSGLe3KMJD8MLxWOtSQM4sE6SgQraB72FLRBieyq7Af6uit1GogcjgzYcJCQ9ZoAXyxkBO7DxneVo63tOfMWshp0aWkXVnznUMG67gNO_1XB0ab4I_xz/s220/000_0008.jpg)
We're supposed to take a found object and make a piece of jewelry out of it for our partner. I wanted to try to get my brain working in that direction so i made this little trinket, a charm bracelet for summer. I'll go back to the drawing board and try a few more.
Swap Received
![Swap Received](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBSyU3Wv9BOLqUJlaofQozA20csnJP6LSG1n6MuKwduOkJenV6WBgVrJhMeFvyAFBwk3oCK_6Dh5M4GUStUj4dCbM2lFO9Q1WQY1Xmp52hhYepKt26BA9zG5UjLW1en8_C3EIGaPtxzyQ/s220/000_0001.jpg)
Look at all the pink goodies I got in the mail. I'm going to have fun creating with all this fun stuff. yay!
Strawberry Tarts
![Strawberry Tarts](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09HD3Scx1zLhctZStRiBey-SDWM7HWABGHHPvpmbNbi4n62SqG_34hBmJC9kdp8iO3N5CI8Pw7Ln8_kbppwtAYyvnYW0-HeIghX3DaqVtmVdQ-OeGhLhUsTP6xflhdtNdwFTARsQ__vz4/s220/000_0036.jpg)
gotta love strawberries with chocolate, well, we do anyway.
Food With Faces
![Food With Faces](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxkPVHTAWjmA7IMqgT5LirXkAVnsKCu83RFdvfqAEpEvxTqdR0bZSOCcsHNtjG0ATxVKhejW0s85Ba6XeBH2Qls0njjpaRN40vV2352XwJ08Lv-D-mfsYrfCEPmUmTsE86EN0VsDdAFUd/s220/000_0033.jpg)
been making a lot of these lately. here's a couple i just finished. i think the donut looks like he's saying, "oooohhh, noooo, mr. bill"
Themed Swap Received
![Themed Swap Received](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7DYIYzKGgOyyPttIeJJ0W758e3IOwgfKyjSqlx7wuS5X0Ei9j9erMvpOZmn0cqNFEGpBIk4qJ3VvN-GlN9_0HCzSbbId145MTylXrM0mvaL0fUdRj4FwmhtLeCNlEizSUpfiiz-Dbh7i/s220/000_0037.jpg)
look at the cuteness. my theme was circles and look at the things i got. i'll have fun playing with all these things. yay.
Special Request
![Special Request](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUjCjQ8f-DV76_SwIcDG0JAUVnHGNjXZNLCgdza2qj_I6ma6d3AUEnVrpOMua1BAhQIoRCi0bNE4QrT7hl1nAqOtaO54qCv8LXIpoP6bwOSkj4EK2hTIwk0EgGu3Mwzdcl9SQy02ku_Mr/s220/000_0023.jpg)
a crying onion bookmark. i tried to make one for my boyfriend. not the papers i wanted to use but i used what i had.
Food With Faces Swap Received
![Food With Faces Swap Received](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEc0aENlD1kRQcwHQvWoh8au6jkd38n7txgslvy1nZJ7oQ4XDilLJdFEJ6x7Guyvk6mckjNLAroPZC2LVHIpANLmFlpYwFUz23QV8ha0gSo_AH1BmihQVMup8-yuJMMjorB-MDb8trbgZH/s220/000_0029.jpg)
look at these little cuties. don't they make you smile.
Part 1 of a Themed Swap
swap received
![swap received](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wseQo0Th4w1c32xHWyi3nUcIttSuOuPO4hgZJhQTu0w84nn_ThfaBCiTeaaZ6O1xxV7bAju_qHDDhHpvF2UajKdWT9wCxXIszQMl4ZrLrKdmXx_k_c5utt5dTW2bifvWJa0n89Pj5gIE/s220/000_0012.jpg)
this was a keyring swap and i got a few extra prizes too, thank you so much michelle.
Unusual June Holidays Swap Preview
![Unusual June Holidays Swap Preview](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQburQtgRa7Qnr9ssMTds6TKBDDgxwVUFbxLLB91thcclmh_CHQ67R994CyKTb4g8YjGH8zJs0NflyHeFbJU40EJ4lGT44v-7RA-yV39PBdpzC5PVoGWa0R5UHGhPP2TrCJfuwVDHMA1pZ/s220/000_0038.jpg)
my partner likes the '50's diner vibe and it being a summer holiday swap, i thought i'd send her a small collection of "get out of the kitchen quick" recipes, nobody should be stuck in the kitchen in the summer.
a little visitor
![a little visitor](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXJfI9opup3FOvJkXAfVjcQpPsMoK1FchiAQ6waucW60h-m4mf7bDRPAz8Cq9-3C1MkKIq-WXlJXJg5RkgE6sgQNIiEgcvHd1ajroCeA8MY82EEU3V4mueNFFqOc-8h9zdzVBQdYyvaUA/s220/000_0023.jpg)
there was a baby bunny in the back yard today. cute little fella. poor little guy, i don't know where his mama was.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ73nzORpWvBBU_bKZVV5jMlcOFkgKr0CfNg1474T6pLMHqCcfekp3zTsfNHKyUuvE-bfLu2FU6HS_RUHHvtRnIk6RZt907yX3gcs_pbFvjdYE6C9_HzN3USpAtWHPj9JXzXJ_YUJuxHVQ/s220/000_0029.jpg)
look at his little self. just a baby. too cute.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
![HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOsoF_anj1NqfBBm5ZQka6-vCmzXOpuXQ2a0CqG42ltJ-CVShTXky-110y3vhSOqHzjZOk4jPKJ639OX5ZaHwDMxYCJ1eF0I4aWg4ZE2cuf2OtzFFXuKDyz_Fy6hng1GHdRuGn0v7qp4B/s220/happy-mothers-day-art-deco-lady.jpg)
GOD KNOWS WE DESERVE IT!
Moving Away
![Moving Away](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAz9kJ6Ly_S-tTHM3pVqd848L02zb3-zjW0E_LZRO5jeWB7ec_e-sYsyGc26dUZr7A4W3FKf822MeE7q9t3_Rgfek-nN1wgQsu3QOR1zVMweKvJ6-PEE1DooJ_Mh-jEMGAVhWTHGd9twpR/s220/000_0008.jpg)
my little peanut has a girlfriend that is moving away and she is the sweetest thing. i didn't have much notice but i thought quick and put together this little organizer, put in some cards and envelopes, some postcards and a gel pen, i also included a magnetic bookmark, urging her to keep in touch. moving is so hard when you're young, heck, it's hard at any age, but losing friends always stinks. i hope she writes often.
silly may holiday swap
silly wacky holidays for may
![silly wacky holidays for may](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuBvjguQS8Dw79ybrf5_MZNDsLO9ocQNw5JW5N29kKZwX-eL3XnlD6Ft7dlHBMpylPcVY2M0-hX2O3W1yxgtqANY3XtEEW1Ho-FlJp2Yft0h33-rIp26xXT7t2VoRlkGPzlD-ILG8gkL2H/s220/100_0102.jpg)
in this swap you were supposed to pick 4 under-celebrated holidays for the month and send your partner things relating to those days. my partner likes hot chocolate and cupcakes with faces so i chose, eat whatever you want day, made her a cupcake bag, i chose love a tree day and made her a zippered pouch filled with goodies including another cupcake, a keychain, i chose sunscreen day and take a note day. i made her some atc cards of pugs and boston terriers which she has. hopes she enjoys it.
favorite color swap
![favorite color swap](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCAynQtzq_q2dnl2BmqVQiTv6oagNOaqMcWWGTZj7aKH0atI4fD7R9_pTxuKIekxQ9sTwmDCS0q2_HEIHybMaZr_eGOammO0etgf8aY5Jk1fTtBemJEudnYqD67YFinYSgQmvJu0JrB9b2/s220/100_0082.jpg)
obviously the color for my partner was blue. she asked for a chili recipe so i made her booklet of some of my favorite recipes, a sunglass case, a key ring and some bookmarks, i also threw in off her list of things she'd like some paint brushes, blue ribbon and some beads to create with, hope she likes.
Swap Received
Chinese Lanterns
![Chinese Lanterns](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVgQ4ITThpjr3iMbIJNHWPocpKG25jzjGJYmQglKiAG2MXwxqtYTuiY7GtyKBIsVuXNtnSRwBZX-OKMBh5AgSeUNRejkKAE0FK1M7FS5MPWPAPePO7eWsPczxurk0DesmioH7_3Ksdy5I/s220/100_0112.jpg)
Thought they'd make cute magnetic bookmarks. Viola, they were fun to make and cheery i think.
Swap Preview
Back to the simple pasttimes, paper plates
My peanut
Hester
![Hester](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LeeIHk_wRDU/SCTQM3WcL8I/AAAAAAAAAFU/eUxkK9WepfU/S660/Picture+370.jpg)
Hester the witch, a primitive i made for a shop in New Hampshire
Rag Dolls
![Rag Dolls](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSKsHUQpzL7u3PVdNstiI-zULBvJdjYNx_9jyH59nHos5GCVwsfwxudD8MxO-Ajn9QFv2q2d3z5vsiADD85izg3xihFofCmSodwNdz37Y1vryr7OKLEeNYHurDFz9LG2eUegrzztAlGFP/s660/RAGGEDY.jpg)
Primitive rag dolls I made for a local business
![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LeeIHk_wRDU/SB0ie_drynI/AAAAAAAAAEk/4sxgHgG-oyA/S660/Picture+006.jpg)
I've been playing around with making kidlet toys lately. These guys were hard to get away from my daughter but they went to the orphanage (otherwise known as the retail store) to be adopted.
![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LeeIHk_wRDU/SBo9-_dryhI/AAAAAAAAAD0/5IEmKqE6XbU/S220/Picture+020.jpg)
![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LeeIHk_wRDU/SBo9G_dryfI/AAAAAAAAADk/YRGsJUHPJ20/S220/Picture+013.jpg)
or wesley the brave BORN DECEMBER 8TH, 2006, he lives in a rock and is a great protector, no need to fear, wesley is here.
![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_LeeIHk_wRDU/SB0cVPdrymI/AAAAAAAAAEc/co-BMuMo1Pk/S660/Picture+008.jpg)
These are sn*ugly dolls, each has a name and a story included, like squiggles the worm here, born april 27th, 2007 in a tropical rainforest, squiggles likes all kinds of fruit but he loves mangos, my little peanut wanted to help out with squiggles' story, she likes mangoes too.
![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_LeeIHk_wRDU/SBo-MfdryiI/AAAAAAAAAD8/hyRhwheQYwM/S220/Picture+018.jpg)
These cuddly little guys are soft polar fleece, easy for little hands to grab and squish