Words-only Wednesday!

It has been very rainy here and I have been feeling like I can't post without some new photos. Why is that? I think I'd rather post photos than do a lot of writing! :) It's easier for me somehow.

Everything is going well and I have numerous projects going on (nothing really new there).

I am sort of looking forward to school being out, but sort of not. I enjoy the time to myself somewhat, but I also feel like other people get my kids more than I get them! I am in desperate need of coming up with a schedule for the summer vacation of things that we can do that are free or cheap, any ideas???

Giveaway

I have 3 coupons for 2 -2lb bags of Mahatma Jasmine and Basmati Rice to give away. Who couldn't use a little help with some food in this economy? AND this is GOOD rice! There are also recipes on the coupon and you can visit mahatmarice.com for more recipes. Just leave a comment and I'll randomly choose 3 people to win the coupons on May 21st. To be eligible, please leave a comment before 5pm EST on the 21st. If you are a follower, you may state so in a seperate comment for another entry. Thanks!

Bunny Project

I have completed another project this month- with help from my DD. As far as the bunny goes, she picked out the pattern, did the tracing and cutting and stuffing. We modified it a bit and didn't paint it. She even drew the face! I did the machine sewing. It turned out very cute :) We were both pleased.

OPAM completed project for May

Here is a photo of my completed project for the month. It was my first attempt at a doll and was a little more difficult than I had imagined! In the end, I like his expression and his hair, although I modified the pattern when it came to his hair and his "dress" became a tshirt as well. All in all, I like him. He will be going to an orphanage through a project from Craft Hope.

Tilt Shift Photos

you can make your photos look like miniature models, just go to the following website:
http://tiltshiftmaker.com/

you don't even need to give your information, it's all free! Cool huh?

Giveaway

Here's a link to a great giveaway from Liz! She is giving away 2 $50 gift certificates to spa finder!Go over and say hi and enter!

SWAP

I signed up to do this neat swap that blogger Shannon is hosting. Click the photo to check it out!

Here is a photo of PART of my mother's day gift for my mother... I don't think she's a reader... I got the wonderful knit lace trim pattern on the Lion Brand yarn site. They have a lot of great free patterns, you have to sign up though... The dishcloth is super easy and knit on the diagonal and I don't remember where I got the pattern, maybe it was called Grandma's Dishcloth?

Too Many Hobbies?

I am wondering how in the world I am going to get everything done today, plus I want to play with my new photoshop elements program and try some digital scrapping and of course do a little work with it too (on the church website). I have already used up quite a bit of precious time working in elements... LOL I have other things to do... Do you ever get like that? I get that way with sewing too (can you imagine?) I think I have too many hobbies! Anyway, since this blog is about crafting, and not about working or whining, here is a photo of something I have made :) It's a cap for a teen with cancer for Spirit Jump!

Completed Project

Here is a peasant top I made. I ended up buying a new pattern for $1.99 at WalMart. I just happened to see it and liked the sleeves better than the last one. I lengthened it a bit, since I am kind of tall. I'm happy with how this one turned out :) I added a closeup of the fabric just because I think it's so pretty!

Some Football Photos

Here are a couple of photos from NFL Flag Football! Our team is the Cowboys and boy DS and DD are playing :)

Easter Egg Hunt