I've Made It!

Project Challenge is complete!!! Woo Hoo! Here's a scissor fob I created for Mo in the UK. I finished it on 2/2/07, but didn't want to show it until she got the package. She finally received it today... and I'm glad she likes it! *whew* It's stitched on 14ct Fiddler's Cloth aida. The front is a motif from Prairie Schooler Book 17 "Woodland Sampler". The back came from Cross Country Stitching Alphabets Special Issue 1999. I changed all the colors to coordinate, using Six Strand Sweets floss. The cording is handmade from DMC floss.


Here's the breakdown of the projects I completed for the challenge:

1. Therapy Bookmark
2. Cardinal Snowflake Ornament
3. Freedom
4. Yummy Gingerbread Man Ornament
5. Santa Ornament
6. Gingerbread House Ornament
7. Ascot Albert Ornament
8. Winnie the Pooh Bookmark "Let's Bee Friends"
9. Brass Hummingbird Bookmark
10. Scissor Fob

Here's the fob Mo made for me. It's called "In My Garden" by Shepherd's Bush. Turned out lovely, didn't it?

Front

Back

More About Me

1. What time is it? 3:11PM

2. What are you most afraid of? High places

3. How many grandchildren? None

4. Have you ever seen a ghost? No

5. Where were you born? a hospital

6. Ever been to Alaska? No

7. Ever been toilet paper rolling? TP’ing? No.

8. Ever loved someone so much it made you cry? Yup

9. Been in a car accident? Yes

10. Croutons or bacon bits? Both

11. Favorite day of the week: Sat

12. Favorite Restaurant? Cheddars, JMK Nippon, Cliffbreakers

13. Favorite Flower: Pink sweetheart roses

14. Favorite Drink: Amaretto Stone Sour (alcoholic), Ice Tea (non-alcoholic)

15. Favorite ice cream: Any kind

16. Favorite fast food: Don’t really do FF, but if I had to choose… Taco Bell, Arbys

17. What color is your bedroom carpet? Don’t have carpet – Harwood floors

18. How many times have you failed your driver's test? Never

19. Before this one, from whom did you get your last email? Paula

20. What do you do most often when you are bored? Read, watch TV, stitch, play on computer

21. Bedtime? 9:30-10PM

22. Ford or Chevy? Pontiac!!

23. What are you listening to right now: Radio, keystrokes, heater

24. What are your favorite colors? Lavendar, Red, Black

25. How many tattoos do you have? None

26. How many pets do you have? One

27. What would you like to accomplish before you die? Influence and contribute to the well being of those I surround myself with.

Mutterings & Madness 2/12/07

Monday Mutterings

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. The best thing :: love
2. Hold :: cuddle
3. Rapture :: happiness
4. Cover :: blanket
5. Restrictive :: clothing
6. Baker :: goodies
7. Author :: book
8. Pill :: medicine
9. Months :: 12
10. Valentine’s Day :: sweethearts

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Monday Madness

1. How do you celebrate Valentine's Day?For the past couple years, Valentine’s Day hasn’t been anything special. Just another day, when you’re single.

2. Name a special gift you received during Valentine's Day.Actually, I can’t think of anything that stands out. I’ve gotten the usual stuff: flowers, candy, cards, etc.

3. Define Love using each letter: L.O.V.E.
L – Listening. Communication is important. Not just hearing, but actually listening to what each other has to say.
O – Ourselves. Not being afraid to be who we are, being ourselves with each other.
V – Value. Always value the one you’re with and do little things to make them feel special.
E – Everyone. Show love to those you care about, and those who are less fortunate than you.

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What a Nice RAK!

Friday, I went to the post office to get my mail. In my box was the neon green paper that only means one thing. I have a package that's too big to fit into that 5x5" square hole that holds my mail. I think to myself... What did I order? I didn't order anything. I wonder what could it be? Another box of baby formula? (Yeah, I don't have kids... yet I get baby formula!) So I stand in line and wait my turn... The guys at the PO know me from being in there enough, they don't even ask which box is mine anymore. LOL! They see me waving the neon slip and off they go!

He came back with a big white envelope. I rushed home so I could see what was in it. What was in it? What was in it? You ask...


Gayle in MI sent me a Dimensions Gold Collection petite kit called Elegant Geisha. I love oriental themes! She also sent a 20x24 piece of monoco evenweave and Christmas Fobs by Heart in Hand. Thank you Gayle!

Friday Feast 2/9/07

Appetizer
Have you been sick yet this winter? If so, what did you come down with?

*knock on wood* No, I haven’t been sick yet this winter. After I’d been with my niece one weekend, I received a call a couple days later that she was diagnosed with strep throat. I called my Dr. asap to see if I could get antibiotics since my niece used my inhaler and then I used it. I also called D to tell him he might want to consider giving his Dr. a call. He said he’d take his chances… Well guess what? He got strep!


Soup
What colors dominate your closet?

I have the basic colors… Black, red, white. There’s some others, but mostly those three.


Salad
How would you describe your “comfort zone”?

I’m a planner and a list maker. I don’t like to be pushed to do things until I’m ready. Being forced into situations takes me out of my comfort zone.


Main Course
On which reality show would you really like to be a contestant?

I don’t need to be on a reality show. My life has had enough drama in it without my adding a reality show.


Dessert
Which holiday would you consider to be your favorite?

Probably Christmas because the entire family gets together. Of course, the decorations and presents are nice too.

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