Cupcake Crown for Justiss

Here is the crown I made for Justiss for the Tiara/Crown Swap. She said she loves cupcakes and the colors brown and blue.

My Frida Crown!!!

I received my crown from Justiss today from the Tiara/Crown Swap! Love it love it love it! It looks completely different from everyone else's crown which satisfies. I have my Day of the Dead dollie wearing it in this picture. Thank you, Justiss! How wonderful!!!

Stalking the Mailbox

I think one of the reason that I like swaps so much is that they guarantee that you will get mail. I just love going to the mailbox these days! Right now, I'm waiting on my winnings from Creative Chaos, my tiara/crown from Girl Hysterical and (next week) my patriotic bookmarks from Kandeland! Woo hoo!

I have almost finished MY patriotic bookmarks that I will be sending out to Natalea and then I can start working on my Bucket Swap items. I have already gathered everything together. I just need to do my crafty item and work on packaging everything. I hope Natalea and Sarah like their stuff!

ParTea Swap Goodies from Miss Dolly!

Oh, my goodness gracious! Look what was on my doorstep today!



Look at how sweetly Miss Dolly wrapped all my goodies!

And here is what was inside!!!!




I got a Pretty pink crocheted doilie, an Assortment of tea, a Rose-scented candle, a beautiful Teaspoon/Teacup/saucer set, Edibles and Amy's journal of thoughts!

Look at how pretty this doilie is! Miss Dolly crocheted it herself!





And I think this journal may be my favorite!



Thank you for all of my goodies, Miss Dolly! I love them!

Anniversary Idea?

Okay, everyone. My first anniversary is coming up on July 3. The first anniversary is paper so I thought I would do something creative with paper for a gift. But I'm blocked! Anyone have a creative idea for me? Help! I have given him lots of photos already so I need a different kind of gift idea.

The Big Reveal!

Whew! Sallie got her collage that I made her and I think she likes it!!! I had a lot of fun making it. Every day I would head out to my craft area in the garage and re-arrange it and play with different papers. I tried to think of things to include that would make her happy.

See her reaction here.

See the other beautiful collages from the swap here.

More Gushing and an Update

I just wanted to say a few more things about the collage that Sallie made me. She really took the time to read my blog and learn about me. There is a teapot (I love tea), a black cat (I love cats), books and a library building(I work in a library), shoes (I love shoes) and even a black cowgirl hat (I'm from Texas)!

Wow! Talk about personalization. I just love looking at it!

In other news, I have decided to officially host the Art Doll Hat Swap. Details to follow. It will probably be in mid-July to give us all a chance to finish up our current projects. I'll keep you posted!!!

How Lucky Am I?!

I opened the front door and found my Bits 'n' Pieces Collage package from Sallie!

I have already seen the collages on other people's blogs and I have to say that the one Sallie made me is by far the best! I love it so much! It even has a little bird on top! And she packaged it so nicely and included some Chiclets and an "A" shaped notepad. Sallie---You really spoiled me! Thank you so much!!!!

Victory is Mine!

I headed out to the garage after work yesterday and finished up Jus's crown for the Tiara/Crown Swap! I'm actually pretty happy with it. I modeled it for DH and he said, "It's really cute!" That made me feel good because when I showed him the Flickr group for the swap the day before, he said to me, "you're screwed."

See everyone's creativity here.

I also finished Sallie's Bits and Pieces collage and I'm pretty happy with it. Now, I just have to get these guys in the mail and start working on my Bucket Swap!

I got my Bucket swap partner and I'm so excited. Her name is Sarah and she and I really seem like kindred spirits. See her blog here.

If some new swaps don't pop out soon, I may have to have one of my own!!!!

Is this in the DSMV-IV?

Okay, I have a confession to make. I have a swapping inferiority complex. Yes, it's true. I get so excited about my swapping ideas. Then, I get bogged down in my execution of the projects. And then, I start seeing the SUPER-CREATIVE things that other people are doing. And THEN...the anxiety hits.

What if my partner poo-poos my poor painting job?

What if she notices the little tears and rolling that resulted in my battle with adhesives?

What if she opens her package and just groans in disappointment?!


AAARRRGH!!

I just got a sneak peak at what my Bit and Pieces' partner made me. See it here.

Now, my feelings of swap inadequacy are popping up. Well, at least I know I put a lot of thought and effort into my projects.

I plan on finishing up my crown and bits 'n' pieces projects tonight. Wish me luck and send me LOTS of creative vibes.