Trick or Treat Swap . . .

A couple of dear close friends of mine and I did a 3-way private swap... Lots of FUN with a capital "F" = F.U.N.!

I didn't take pics of the things I sent in my packages, I know ~ my bad! *slaps hand* :(

BUT here's what came in box #1:



a scarecrow garden pick, 2 handcrafted candy corns shelf sitters, a pkg. of Prim napkins (I can never find these), "Poison Apple" melting tarts - mmmmm they smell yummilicious! You can ALMOST eat them... you'll wanna if you had these in your possession *lol*, a sweet lil' Annie doll with pumpkin, and a Autumn ceramic plate with candy on it. Candy didn't last! Yep - GONE!
The sweet Annie is my greeter for this month and will be on my Thanksgiving table. She sure makes me SMILE! Thank you so much Diana for the wonderful goodies I got from you!
This was a fun swap and can't wait to do the Secret Santa! Woot!

Until Next time . . . Hugs & Smiles!

Cherry Swap Reveal . . .

I finally got my Cherry Annie Swap from my swap partner "Down Under". And she's adorable! Lookie who came home to me.... :)


Haha- isn't she adorable?! Me lurves her to pieces!


My partner sent some cherry scented body butter! Washcloth, a ceramic sundae, some cherry fabby and an iron on decal!

I love everything my partner sent! :) Thanks again Diana for hosting this fun swap!

Until Next time . . . Hugs & Smiles!

Swap It's: Witchy Swap . . .

Whew- 4th post today ... had a lot of catching up to do! I'm getting my Blog on *lol*
Here's another Swap It (on FB hosted by Kim) swap - the theme being: "Witch". Ince again - you sign up that you're interested in a Witch swap, get paired up, and you and your partner discuss what you want to do. can be anything as long as its related to the theme Witches!
My swap partner was Laura. And made another friend Yayyy! Laura likes grubby and darker - folky stuff. We agreed to let this one be a "surprise". So I made a cloth doll!
This is the first time I made a round head for a cloth doll. It turned out more pumpkin-y than round. I need practice, but not bad for a first timer on this kind of head on cloth dolls.

I thought a picture of this Witch next to a wood burning stove gave it a cute lil' hearth-y look for this picture! Love it!



I used a pattern from Tonya @ Back Porch Pickins. I used the vintage Annie pattern and Halloween-ified" it. I lurve how this came out! Isn't this Witch something?!
I also made a small 'wooden people' Witch for Laura. As well as a Jack'O' ornie.


I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone and expand a bit when making cloth dolls ~ with different heads, doll bodies, facial features and whatnot. I don't mind a challenge! Woot!


Until Next time . . . Hugs & Smiles!

Swap It's: Halloween Swap . . .

I'm a swap-a-holic! There I said it! =P I love to create things for other people as well be inspired!
On FaceBook- Kim has a group called "Swap It". She hosted a "Halloween" swap. The deal is you sign up that you're interested. You wait until everyone has been paired up, then you contact your partner and talk about what you want to swap. Can be cloth dolls, bowl fillers, hangers, decorations, or whatever strikes your fancy! It's cool to do it this way! Then you have 2 weeks to complete the project(s) and send it off. If you need more time - just make sure you tell your partners. Communication is KEY!!
I was paired up with Kellie and made a new friend as well. I think it's safe to post here since I don't post my blog link on FB. I know sneaky me eh?

Here's what I made Kellie- she wanted a witch and i love witchy poohs too... so this was a perfect swap!



On the doll everything is made by me except the lil' witch hat that I bought at Michael's. The doll pattern is by Cindy of Homespun from the Heart. I modified the facial features a bit. First time I painted the lips on instead of usual floss stitched lips or noses, used felt instead, - just changed things up a bit. The witch comes complete with a star wand - glittered of course ;). I also made a wooden "K" for Kellie in Halloween colors. Black with crackled orange paint and glitter (you know me). She can use it to hang in her crafts room or as a door hanger around the Halloween season! Extras included candles - everyone HAS to have candles during Autumn. some garden Pumpkin seeds, and some orange candy. According to confirmation delivery- the package has been delivered! Just waiting to hear from Kellie. She's a sweetie - a single Momma and works a lot. Bless her heart - she's doing it and rocks!


Until Next time . . . Hugs & Smiles!

Cherry Annie Reveal . . .

This has been a busy month for me!
Weather has been nice! Just a couple of days where the temps reached 97, but overall it has been NICE and tolerable.

I've been seeing my daughter at Well Springs every week and she has been making remarkable progress. She's working very hard on her behavioral and mental health issues. It's not always easy, she still struggles in some areas, BUT she's working it! Way to Go Girl! I'm proud of you! I've been taking pictures of my visits with her as well but they're uploaded on my FB profile. Feel free to let me know if you want me to add you! My profile is set to private, but if I know ya - I'll be happy to add my friends! :)

Been crafty and creatin' too!
Diana had another Raggedy Annie swap - the theme: Cherry Ann! S.W.E.E.T.
My swap partner was Tammy Rose. Ha- luck has it that we've been partnered for a number of different swaps- and she has several Annies I've made and swapped out!
Here's the Cherry Annie I made . . . along with some extras for fun!

The pattern was made the host Momma herself, Diana! This was a fun pattern to work with! Thanks for a fun swap Diana! Wonder what's next?

Until Next time . . . Hugs & Smiles!

My Watermelon Annie is here . . .

Yayy! A package from my dear friend and swap partner Tara of Of Moonlit Whims came for me today! WoOhOo! It smelled so sweet I knew something GOOD was inside, before I even OPENED the box!
Oh Sweet Goodness ... I got spoiled! Lookie what I got . . .

A Sweet Watermelon Annie with a muslin watermelon! SO CUTE! Thanks Tara! Along with some watermelon treats: Jolly Rancher hard candy - how'd she know watermelon JR's were my favorite? Some Watermelon gum, Raspberry cookies (half gone already nom nom nom), a Juicy Watermelon body parfait (lotion) and sugar body scrub- I swear this shold be edible - it smells wondermous, Hot Cocoa, AND jumbo Watermelon tart melts. Out of this world!
Thanks so much for my package Tara - I LURVE everything!

Also - Thank you Diana for a great swap. This was a LOT of fun! Waiting for the next one! Woot!


Until Next time . . . Hugs & Smiles!

Watermelon Annie Reveal ...

Yippy - just got word that Watermelon Annie made it safe to her new home. She went to the Host Momma Diana!
Remember the warped teaser??


LOL! Well here is full reveal .... Watermelon Annie ...

From head to toe - Annie measured about 7 inches. I used a pattern from my sweet friend Nicole of Raggedy Old Annies.I thought the fabric for her dress was PERFECT for this cutie! A splash of pink and watermelon red polkas. Ya know I'm a sucker for polkas! :)

Her bloomers were light greenish polkas. You can barely tell, but they're there. Click on the photo for a close up shot. Of course rick rack on her dress!

Ahhh the loot! Extras are always fun! Some Waterlemon Sour Patch *puckers*, Watermelon KoolAid drink mix, Red Starburst candies (Fruit Punch, Cherry, Strawberry & of course - watermelond flavors), Watermelon seed packets, a Prim "Blessings" stamp, and some Watermelon gum. Also included, but not pictured - was a Watermelon shaped chocolate candy on a stick. So pretty and cute! You can view it on Diana's blog here

Thank you Diana for hosting this sweet swap! I had a lot of fun making your Annie for you! Enjoy!

More sewing to be had ... Take Care! Sunshie & Smiles!

Watermelon Annie . . .

My sweet friend Diana hosted a Watermelon Annie Swap. I got the host Momma, Diana, herself as my swap partner. Now- I asked that she NOT peek at my blog or FaceBook page, but still *claps hands* ... I'm back to my sweet ebil ways and will do what I've always done - when posting my finished creations... a TEASER! Yep - the teaser is back! Mwahaha!

Here's a 'Teaser' preview of my Watermelon Annie...


Pretty warped and warped pretty eh? *giggles* Well I mailed it off today and she should get this by the end of the week. So I will do the FULL reveal once I have confirmation that it's safe and sound at Diana's! It is SOOO cute! You'll see *winks*

Off to sew some more ... Until then - take care!