I'm here!

Sorry I've been so slow to blog lately.  I'm happy to report that I finished another crochet project.

I made myself this table runner.  I don't know about you, but I never have enough table runners and prefer them to be homemade:)  I started another one this evening because I need one in green.  These are a rag throw style, and I just love how much fun they are to make.  They all turn out differently because I always change up my pattern.  I'm thinking of designing a shopping/market bag using this technique so stay tuned:)

Just can't wait!

If you recall, I told you the other day that I am out of town for work, but I snuck some supplies in my carryon.  Well, here is a sample of the inking I did last night.

Fun, but I definitely don't have enough goodies with me to finish these up.  Hopefully when I get home I'll have time to do a lot more with these:)

Last Saturday's Goodies

Checkout all of my goodies from last week's Rockford convention!  I did goooooooood:)

Out of town

Out of town for work this week in beautiful Orlando, FL!  Too bad it's just to sit in a technical training class:(  I did, however, sneak some of my inks and rubber in my carry-on, so I have something to do.  It's raining here now which is pretty ironic since back home in WI it's beautiful:)

Last but not Least!

Isn't this beautiful!  Thank you Vanessa!

This swap was truly one of the best swaps I've ever participated in.  Tons of spring inspiration:D

More Nesting Pics

This was ALL from one person!  Over the TOP!  Thanks Sharon!

Finally some pictures!

Isn't this beautiful!  This is just one of the beautiful nesting swap goodies I received.  Thank you Beth!

Nesting Swap

Well, this is a first for me...I've never participated in a "Nesting Swap" before.  But, I love it!  I finally got my packages out in the mail yesterday:

I'm not going to show you what goodies I put inside, though, because I want my recipients to be surprised:D

I hope they will enjoy them. 
Here is a picture of the first package I received in the swap from Beth:

Isn't that little birds nest adorable!?!  Her matchbox is filled with all kinds of nesting goodness; thread, ribbons, beads, and even bird feathers!!  I LOVE IT!  Thank you Beth!

I'll be back tomorrow with pictures of more.

Journaling

Because I've been busy with the 39 squares stitchalong, I haven't had much time to create in my journal.  However, on Easter Sunday I took some time out for myself.

Do you see my awesome resist embossing?  So much fun!

Easter Purses

I just LOVE making new little goodies for my nieces!  So, for Easter this year, I made each of them a mini crocheted purse. 

Hand-sewing in a lining was a cinch, and makes these cuties that much more useful. 

Three darling nieces, and three unique gifts.  I hope they will like them:)  Have a blessed Easter!