Ready to mail

I picked the last of my Tuck-Ins--got everything in the box and will drop it in the mail tomorrow, Now this is good packing!

I hope my partner loves all the goodies I enclosed. One thing that she said she loved was brooches--well look at this wonderful vintage red sparklie one I found at the Red Door Antique Shop--

I will be watching the mail for my package.

I am also awaiting my partner info for Val's Chicken Lovin' Mama Swap. If you love to sew you gotta join in on one of these swaps--you will be hooked!

"Chicken Lovin' Hot Mamas!"

Another Great Val Apron Swap. Gotta jump in on this one too--Lucky for me I bought both buttons and enough Cute Chick fabric to squeeze in 2 aprons. Click here to join in before 1-29-11

Fabric Selection

I decided on a fabric for my Cutie Pie apron and possibly another tuck-in--but i could not choose between the red or yellow button sooooo I got both :)

First Tuck-In!

I have completed one of the "tuck-in's" that will accompany my Cutie Pie Apron. We are supposed to send a Valentine's gift, sooooo how about a set of cards that my Swap Partner can send to her special Valentine. I used our Stampin'Up! in-colors and the Greeting Card Kids stamp set that is on page 36 of the 2010~2011 Idea Book & Catalog. If you would like to see the whole set just click on the Stampin'Up! button below then product, catalogs!

Time for a New Swap

Click this button to see all the fun as we post fabric selections and sneak peeks. Be sure to visit the Flirty Swap Site to watch for your chance to join in!

Heartfelt Thanks!

I received a wonderful package.
Everything came sacked up in an ever so cute bag that will be perfect for my tanning bed supplies that stay in the back of my vehicle.
I have a new favorite apron hanging in the kitchen--notice the crocheted hearts on the pockets (great job).

I can't bear to put the heart shaped potholders(that match my apron) or the crocheted dishrags in the drawer yet. There were sprinkles to eat & tea to drink. A very cool Hatter Button and an iron-on to claim my status as "Queen of Hearts"


I have already used the little gift tags to make 2 sets of Thank You cards. One for me and the other I will be sending to Sherry as my special way of saying "Thank You"

Cake Slice Boxes!

I finally finished my Cake Slice Boxes! This is going to be a anniversary gift for a friend's 50th celebration. I purchased this tutorial from Kay Sha, you can check out her blog here . I wanted to surprise her and make the flowers in her wedding colors, so I contacted her Daughter-In-Law, she did not know but thought maybe her Maid of Honor would. SoI called her, but she did not remember then I called her Daughter well guess what??? she had no idea. I gave up and called the bride, after a brief hesitation :) she said "Pink"

Mailed!

I finally got all my surprises together for my partner and made it to the post office today. She should receive it in about a week. Here is a peek of all the goodies I included.

All Done!

My apron is finished. I am waiting on one more tuck-in then I will drop my package in the mail to my secret partner. Her favorite color is purple so I photographed her apron hanging in my Hyacinth Bean Pod Vines. I will be sharing some seed for her to plant in her garden next year. Hope my partner loves her new apron. Here is a peak--What do you think??

I think Hatter Approves!

CuteFabric.com delivered my fabric today--talk about fast! My partner wanted colorful--I feel like this is definitely colorful :)

New Swap

I signed up to do yet another apron swap. This one is an Alice in Wonderland theme! I have watched the "new" movie and read the book to get my creativity flowing. After searching and searching for the perfect fabric that I think my partner would love--and I finally found it. One of the pieces is named "Mushrooms for Alice". I will post a peek as soon as it arrives--

My Thank You Post!

I was so excited to see everything my partner made for me! First a reversible apron that is so adorable--AND--
it has a calorie free cupcake on the bib! Then if that wasn't enough--look at all the wonderful goodies Kerry made to accompany my apron to Kentucky.

ETA -- 6/30/2010

I mailed my apron and all the tuck-ins for my secret partner today. Here is what her package looks like--can't post all the goodies yet, don't want to spoil her surprise!

Update:
Wish I knew if she liked her package. Today is July 25, 2010 and I have yet to hear from my partner :(

My Apron is Done!

Here it is--from clothes line to fashion line. Now on to my "Tuck-Ins"

Swap Sneak Peek

Here is a taste of the fabric I will be using for my newest Apron Swap! I have been assigned a secret partner, chosen my pattern so, now it is time to get it all stitched up!