Lookie what I won!!!

Hello all and Happy Friday!!! I love Fridays!!

Well on to the good stuff. I won one on the MANY giveaways that Tidymom had posted last week! I am so excited!! I won the 3 McCall's candles from Antique of Not. I chose these scents: "Grandma's Kitchen", "Shortbread" and "Cinnamon". They are so exquisite! They just came this morning. My son already voted that Shortbread is the best. I am favoring the cinnamon. They are all fantastic!!! The site is: http://www.antiqueornot.net/

Hope everyone has a great weekend. I am leaving in a few hours with my son to go away to a church youth retreat. I am the chaperone for the 11 girls going. I am very excited! Talk later, Kim

busy stitchin

Hello! I really enjoyed reading many of the blogs today. I especially loved the salt dough ornaments for Easter. I forgot the blog, but I know that Tidymom posted it. They are so cute! I am definitely going to try them with my second graders.

Well, this is what I have been working on the past 2 days. I am making this sheep. I am going to "prim" stain and frame it for an Easter gift for my son's teacher. I haven't decided what to put on the center. I was thinking Glory or Simplify or Joy. What do ya suggest? She is a christian. I won't get any crafting done this weekend (or much sleep). I am going to be a chaperone for my son's church retreat called Breakaway. I am looking forward to getting away with him.

I hope you all have a great weekend. I have 2 wood projects that I am working on and then I am hoping to post a pattern for you. Talk later, Kim

Cute little "prim" bench and my tall bunny

Hi guys! I have been so busy trying to get some projects complete. Here is the little bench from my sister. I love it! What a difference from the original piece. I think it is warm and cozy.

I started this wooden bunny over a year ago. He stands a little over 4 foot tall. I still need to cut out a base for him to stand. He will go in my dining room. I really like how he turned out. I bought the pattern online. I can't remember from where. I'll get back to you on that. Isn't he cute? Just in time for spring.

My husband is trying to get in shape. We just ordered a workout (13DVDs) called P90X. I am totally excited because I enjoy working out even more than crafting. We are going to start tonight, so everyone say a prayer for him that he can walk tomorrow (hee hee). Anyway, everyone have a great day and talk later, Kim

finally finished!!

Hello all! Hope everyone had a great weekend! What a wonderful change in the weather. I felt like I went away for a while. It was refreshing! Hope everyone remembered to change their clocks and made it to church on time this morning.

Well, I finished the redo on the little end tables that my sis gave me for my porch. I really love how they turned out. I sanded them and painted them black. Then, I painted them country tan. Next, I sanded again and stained. I also finished a little bench that my sis gave to me a few years ago. I got tired of the natural wood look. Now I think it is my favorite little piece. I really feel accomplished. Having this blog is great. I feel like I have to finish a product because someone out their is waiting to see it :)

I should've joined that procrastinator's challenge because I have a ton of stuff that I need to complete. Enjoy the pics and talk soon! Kim

haven't forgot about you

I can't believe this incredible weather. It is about 78 degrees today. I have been so busy running, that I didn't have time to craft. Well, I took a few pictures of things that I have been wanting to work with, but didn't get the gusto to do them. Today, I sanded some wooden furniture that my sister had given to me. I am going to paint it black, then tan, sand it and stain it for nice porch furniture and the little bench will go at the bottom of my steps with some dollies on it. I am in the middle of painting them now. I am outside, listening to all of the wonderful birdies and enjoying a smooth breeze. I will post the pics as soon as I get it all finished. Have a great Saturday night.

Spring Stitching done :)

Well, I am so sick of this horrid cold weather, but loving the 2 hour delay this morning. I was able to tea stain my Spring sheep and frame it. I took a picture of it on my favorite hutch in my dining room. I think it came out great! I am knew to the stitching. I saw lots of cool pics from your blogs and figured I would give it a try. I got on google and typed in "how to backstitch". There are tons of tutorials out there that show you clear as day how to do this stuff. Now, I have to get started on the Summer sheep. I love these patterns from Char. They are too cute! Have a great day and stay warm!!

HAPPILY STITCHING

Yesterday we had some sunshine and higher temps, so I went for a long run. I like to run to clear my head. When I came home, I took a hot shower and then got busy stitching. I am working on the Spring lamb that Char had posted on her blog The Pickled Pepper Patch. I am excited that she is posting all 4 seasons. I want to complete the set and frame them. They will be perfect for the little nook at the bottom of my stairs. So here is how much I have completed so far. I am going to try to finish it tonight. Everyone have a great night and hopefully spring is coming soon!