My 2nd Pin Keep-Bees

A freebie from The Drawn Thread changed up a little. I added blue (are we seeing a pattern here with the blue lol) and added pins. I made this for my partner in my Spring/Easter Exchange I ran on 123stitch.com. I stitched 2 more but haven't finished them yet. Hopefully I can add them to my finishes next month.

My New Scrapboooking goodies-Sea Glass

I am Happy Dancing because I found a Scrapbook line I fell in love with called Sea Glass. It might be something to do with the fact that BLUE is my favorite color. And then it could be the family trip we are planning to the keys inspired me. I picked up the paper and Accessories from Joanns fabric and the scrapbook from Micheals using my 50% off coupon. I will get more of the line from 123stitch.com using the gift certificates I have.

Teachers Gift Boxes

Next week is Teacher Appreciation week so Steph and I made up these little gift boxes for her and Nicks teachers. This Wed we were asked to bombared Stephs teacher with chocolate so we are going to put some chocolates in there and send it in with a little card that matches. Haven't decided yet what we will do with Nicks teachers yet.

New Stitching Finish..finally!!

Yeah I finally made a trip to the store to pick up the last skein I needed to finish this. "DMC 471" Yes I know the right side is one off but I'm not frogging anything off this thing lol

My Summer Exploding Box Finish

My scrapping buddy and I are always looking for new things to make and when I came across this one I knew I had to send her the link. Within a week I was a at her house and we were putting ours together. I picked a bright summery theme and am liking how it turned out. I have even kitted up a couple more themes to make when I have the time. (like Noahs Ark, sweet treats, 4th of July and soccer ones for the kids).

Getting ready for Spring

We picked up the border for my new flower beds this week. I can't wait to finish pulling up the grass to start putting them in. Then I get to pick out all my plants and flowers. I already visited Home Depot and Lowes to eye some choices.

Tonight I finished up these 2 springtime cards for the kids easter baskets. Stephanie asked if we could make 19 for her class and teacher. I said " How about one for the teacher and we will get the rest of the class some spring themed pencils. She was pleased with that.

Within the next 3 days I have to head over to my friend Shays because she is going to loan me some of her stamps to do some more cards. My next project is Birthday cards. more to come .....

Can't believe I haven't had any crafty finishes

So I haven't been stitching, or scrapbooking, or beading BUT I have been gardening lol. We finally got the giant queen palm tree in our front yard cut down. Harry (my husband) told me to make sure I don't pull in the wrong driveway now. Listen I only did that once and it was when we bought the house lol.

I tore out a large 4'x6' patch of grass to start the new plant bed. While out there working my behind off the neighbors seemed to be interested in why my front yard was being rearranged lol. One came over and asked what I was doing I told her my plans and she said will I come design hers next. I laughed then realized she was serious lol.

I also took some new pictures of the kids while they were riding their scooters in the front yard last weekend. They are growing so fast. I took some pictures of the neighbors DD and now she has hired me to do a family picture of her and her daughter. I am excited as it is my 3rd paid Photography job.

Shay and I also did some mad Geocaching last week. On Monday we got 15 and on Thursday we got 20. I wanted to go tomorrow but my allergies have gone crazy and I don"t think it would be wise to go trekking through the woods lol.