Dear Toothfairy

Dane has finally lost both his top front teeth.

It's so bizarre looking at him now!

And I just loved this note to the tooth fairy.
He pointed out exactly where inside the envelope she might find the missing tooth!
Gosh, ya gotta love kids!

And never one to miss a photo opportunity, here is Gracyn. I was attempting to snap a picture of her lavishing kisses on this pink pony. But as soon as she realized what I was trying to do, she got shy all of a sudden. At least I received a pretty smile!

Thrifting Finds

Time to share a few great finds that I happened upon the last few weeks.

I have been bitten by a red bug...meaning I seem to be attracted to anything within the red hue family. So imagine my delight when I saw these two beautiful bags at a little hole-in-the-wall thrift store.

The small bag is actually reversible with a black toile fabric on the inside. It is now my everyday purse. And the large red bag I'm using to carry around either library books or small goodies that need to be mailed. Love the chickens on the cover of the book. And another new decorating item - Magnolias! Think I might be giving a coat of paint to those gold frames though.

Also at same said thrift store, I found this awesome lamp! Still haven't decided if it will be going in the shop or staying home with me. The Mid-century coffee cups are listed in the shop. And the cool fabric...a beautiful ticking-style curtain from Ikea. I've been using it as a backdrop for some of my items in the shop.

And the Best Deal of the Week...this great vintage transferware bowl. Yeah, I know it has a small chip, but that just adds character as far as I'm concerned. Price::::::: $1.20!!!!!!!! Love it! This came from a new shop I've just found. Think I might be going back there REAL soon!!

So, any good deals for you this week? Love to hear about it!!

Crazy January Challenge - Day 8 - 15

Here are the final projects for my Crazy January Challenge. Sorry that I don't have all of these started, I will be purchasing the patterns and fabric just as soon as I can. And I thought that being snowed in all week would offer more time to get things done, but seems that when kids and dogs can't go outside on a normal basis, Mamma gets stuck with alleviating the boredom.

Day 9

Need to order pattern and fabric



Day 10

Need to order pattern and fabric

Day 11

American Eagle



Day 12 & 13

Need to order fabrics for these two

Day 14

Not sure which one of these I'm going to do for my best friend...so it's still a little up in the air.

Day 15

A very old pattern that I have always adored, just need to purchase the fabric.


XoXo,
Kristal

Crazy January Challenge - Day 5, 6, 7 & 8

Okay, I'm still running behind with my post. A few of my pieces are alive in spirit, but I am having to slowly get all the appropriate supplies for each piece.

Day 5

Red Tree by Markia Beliori



Day 6

Country Heart Sampler by Need'l Hearts
(waiting to purchase fabric for this piece)


Day 7


Boo Jack by PrimitiveBetty's




Day 8

I am going to work the Angelic Birth Announcement in this one for my grandson (still feels weird to say that!). But again, I'm searching for a copy to purchase and then will need to decide on fabric and will work in the colors that Krystin is using in the baby's room.



That's all I have pictures for now. Not sure if you heard, we got had almost 8 inches of snow dumped on us last night! So, no school, Snow Day!! We stayed outside until little fingers and toes turned red, then it was time to come in and take a warm bath!

XoXo,

We are Grandparents!

Yesterday, January 6, 2011, Charlie's daughter Krystin had a precious baby boy.

Introducing:
John-Camdyn Alexander Martin

7 lbs., 12 ozs. 21 inches long

We are so happy! Charlie is one proud grandpa!

XoXo,

Crazy January Challenge - Day 4

Day 4

Reindeer by Sharon Bennett
Yellow fabric - From my very, very old stash
Using a combination of 300 & another unknown brown color

Also, I would like to mention that I have some cross stitch patterns listed on the shop. If you see anything that you like, I would also be very happy to trade for some other cross stitch patterns that I don't have. I fell out of cross stitch for awhile and have just recently started up, so anything that you have that is a few years old I might be interested in. Some designers I like right now: Blackbird Designs, Birds of a Feather, By the Bay Needleart,Carriage House Samplings, Goode Huswife, Little House Needleworks, Plum Street Samplers, Prairie Schooler.


XoXo,

Crazy January Challenge - Day 2 & 3

Oops, running a little behind.

Day 2

Sampler Winter by Marika Belfiori
14 ct fabric from my stash



Day 3

Christmas Deer by Woolensails.
18 count fabric, hand dyed by me.


Cheers!!
XoXo

Crazy January Challenge - Day 1

Looks like I am going to be one day behind, as I usually blog very early in the morning and stitch afterwards. This was my stitching for yesterday, January 1st.

Birds of a Feather - Bitter Flower Sampler
14 ct fabric from my stash. Distressed by me

Let's Get This Party Started!

WELCOME 2011!!

Wow, can you believe it? It's 2011!! That sounds so far-fetched. Like we should be flying around in space ships or something. Or having a little robot come bring me my morning coffee. I guess just wishful thinking on that one - HA!

I know some of you make resolutions, and some of you think they are for the birds. What's the difference between a resolution and a goal? I make goals. And I made 10 of them this year. Easy, so I can count them off on my fingers (thank goodness I still have all 10).

Three of thses I will mention today, since I have been anxiously awaiting the New Year to get them rolling!

First, the Crazy January Challenge. I found out about it through Siobhan, at Notes from Blue Hen Hollow. Even though we have never actually 'met' F2F, she has managed to get me into trouble, and I can only imagine the fun we would have if let loose on the town for 24 hours!!

Second, a reading challenge, Winter in the Shade. I honestly don't have plans to complete this, but I would like to see how far I can go. And since hubby got me this for my birthday, I can't wait to start reading on it! But that brings to another smaller goal I made for this year. To try, I mean Really TRY to read from books that I already own, so that I can purge some. Think I might even start selling some, maybe through Amazon?

And, third on the list for today, Grace Goods. I will be putting new items in the shop. Lots of new items. Lots and L-O-T-S of new items, throughout the year. So please stop by the shop and have a look around. My goal is to really get the shop full of wonderful yummy stuff! I'm still discovering my style but I do know that the things I have in the shop are things that I believe would be wonderful in any home. I'm hoping that by really working on inventory this year, I can start to gather items that really speak to me and help establish a central theme for Grace Goods.

Hope you are having a wonderful New Years Day, enjoying yourself and your loved ones.

We're having some bad weather and lightning strikes, so I'm going for now...

~♥~