Greetings from Santa's Sweatshop!...er, Workshop, that is. I've spent all weekend with glitter, glue and feathers stuck to my fingers and clothes as I've been preparing goodies for Silver Bella, which I leave for on Thursday! I am participating in two swaps and although I swore when I signed up for them that I'd get my items finished well before the deadline, it somehow snuck up on me and here I am, scrambling at the last minute (as usual). DH joked about the "Silver Bella Sweatshop" labor I was putting in while we caught up on Season 2 of "Heroes" and the multiple trips to the local craft stores I've made over the past few days (three trips on Saturday alone).
I finally got it all done last night and now comes my traditional "swap angst" period in which I stress and worry that everything I made is crap and when I see the amazing, fabulous creations everyone else has made, I'll want to commit seppuku to spare myself the shame and embarrassment that comes from making inferior craft items. Hey--I didn't say it was a rational fear.
Since I've been crafting all weekend the house is a disaster, so today and tomorrow I need to pack, clean up this mess, do the laundry, and I really want to take down the Halloween decorations before I leave because as much as I love them, I am tired of seeing them. That means I need to get moving, but before I go I must show you the lovely Sister Swap package I received from Laurie last week (sorry I'm so late in posting it, Laurie!):
Laurie sent me lots of yummy chocolate (most of which has been devoured), some fun Halloween decorations like a scary skull (perfect for my creepy decor!) and the foil spiral things (which Maren loved). She included a cute little package for Miss Maren that included cool bugs and spiders and cute Snoopy fruit snacks. But my favorite things in the package are the little bat (in Maren's bag, but swiped by me) and the darling owl! Laurie is a very talented maker of wool softies and I am just tickled to receive some of her work. The owl came complete with costumes for the holidays--you can see them all here on Laurie's blog where she has a better photo. When I put the pig nose on the owl I laughed and laughed--yes, I am that easily amused. :)And now, I must fly!
I am so thrilled that you are going to Silver Bella... and so jealous! Can't wait to hear all about it Heidi!
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted and have fun!
Ha Ha Ha! "Sweatshop!" That's me laughing in total recognition! I made this deal with myself that I would make most of my Christmas presents this year during my vacation which ends tomorrow. So, it has been Santa's "Sweatshop" in our bedroom too. It's an act of God that dh hasn't stepped on a needle or pin. I am working on getting it all cleaned up today.
ReplyDeleteI have a little pig that Laurie sent me in the pink and brown swap. Her work is perfection. I just used my piggie for a last minute "Fern & Wilbur" costume for a teacher workshop on Halloween.
What's happenin' with Heroes? I'm wondering if the mojo is gone. Can't even embroider during the show because it is all in subtitles.
ReplyDeleteYou're so tired that you spelled "crunch" wrong in your title! hahahahahahaha. See you Thursday morning!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh HAVE FUN! I'm positively GREEN with envy and I can't wait to hear all about it!
ReplyDeleteMiss Maren looked adorable in her costume and you make one heck of a June Cleaver!! :)