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Please vote for me! #1

Hi all - I entered into a card contest at the vundebar Craftfancy, please vote for me!

My card is #1 (photo by CraftFancy)

It is hard to see but I embossed snowflakes on the acetate and inside the snow is flocked.  Basically this is Mr. Snowman attempting to build a snowman. lol.

So if you could please vote for me at http://craftfancy.blogspot.com/2009/10/vote-for-winner-of-memory-box-holiday.html

I would love it!

Btw -For me this is more about visability to my work, my blog and my shop, not necessarily the gift card. That is the primary goal for me. :)

Thanks again! Nan

 

More pug spam

Pug spam

Just because

Bad blogger.

*waves weakily* sorry all. I have been uber bad with the blogging. Between getting my back in shape, finishing off my halloween cards, sewing and playing with my Slice, I owe ya some pictures.  Sorry no MUST HAVE MONDAY today. My brain has uncharacteristically thrown itself into quilting and I can't seem to get off that uber geekyness. I am currently struggling with *how* to make my a blanket out of Moda's Kiddie Christmas. It is so cute but I can't decide how I want to do it.  I may take the easy way out and just sew everything *together* all uncreative like - so that a) I can *have* a blaket for the holidays and b) so I don't frustrate myself further.   One thing I have found is that quilting is VERY frustrating because you are battling with your own inner *I MUST BE PERFECT* demon. You can fudge on outfits or other fun items, but with a quilt? not so much. Unless *maybe* crazy quilting. Crazy quilts are what I LOVE and I want to make one *SO BADLY*. 

Here are some pictures...

  I Love this photo.  Strawberrys from Trader Joes and my personal every day china from Bridgewater  China in the UK

My Grandma's Peony.  I couldn't believe it has lasted 20 + years and my sister had it! She spit them up and I was lucky enough to get one. Now I am like bound and determined to ensure it doesn't die. My greenthumbed friends have assured me that so far, so good.

So What did that big SPOOL help me create?

A *little* home for my SLICE! There are so many bits and pieces with the Slice,I needed to contain it. I am one of those people that if things are  out of place I go mini nuts.  Hence containment needed to happen. I didn't like the SLICE options, so I thought I would take some canvas and fabric out of my stash. Inside

  This is how I keep everything in it's place!

And finally, it is hard containing things....

Must have Monday(uber Friends!)

Not only did Ms Amy and I crop all day on Saturday at CraftFancy she gave me the Slice that she won at Crop for the Cure because she doesn't use the ones (sizzix the like) she already has! So she gave it to me!! *gobsmocked* How generous is she or WHAT?!? * Hugs her muchly!* I am right now making a huge thank you package for her because I am still in shock! Let me tell ya I love the Slice. First thing I cut? Fabric! and it does a really good job. That has always been my hesitation with any cutting system is - can it cut fabric or not? Also with dies & such ugh, what a storage nightmare. This system is way cool- the data is stored on a tiny card, you can adjust by a 1/2 inch up to 4 inches& the whole thing is portable & weights 2 pds! I am actively searching eBay to see what other cards I can get for it. The design card Spooky Alley is so cute, I may have to redo my Halloween cards. Lol Again thank you so much Amy! *big hugs & Aine gives you puggy kisses!* PS. So for the family members that have just found my blog, comment please- it is rude to read without commenting ;)

Baking crazyness

Finally! I got to make my pumpkin bread! Seriously love it & have brought a 1/2 a loaf to work because I never know who will be there& they live it too. I also made last night- meatloaf, gravy & noodles with veg. And cupcakes! As per always I made my home made frosting that rocks if I must say so myself. Also my gravy turned out really well but it always does for meatloaf it seams. And all of this was done in less than 2.5 hours! Crazyness isn't!? Now I want to make my BBQ brisket. Xoxo nan

semi-Wordless Wednesday: Mooch.

Stealer of heating pads

more quilt pics

Eddie on his way!

Must have Monday*cough-Tuesday*cough* -a finished project!

I have been working on the following for weeks and lately until 1am to 2am in the morning. Nope, I am not joking. 

I wanted to post a picture as soon as I could - hence the picture. More to come! 

Sorry for the lack of posts but I needed to get this quilt done. Seriously. I was like on a mission from GOD or something. I don't think I have been this committed to a project in a while.

Now the following can get done before Friday.

• Finish Aine's Halloween outfit,
• hang pictures
• Seal my tile grout
• make my curtain and shower curtain for the bathroom.
• clean and tidy. 
• make pumkin bread and cupcakes
• get drinkies for this weekend.
• pack for a crop.

Hmm Let me think. I *think* the only items getting done before Friday? Pack for a crop, tidying, pumpkin and cupcakes and MAYBE finishing up Aine's outfit. 

Now I have to figure out my blanket quilt for Xmas. *face palm* glutton.for.punishment.am.I.

Okay I need to go to bed - earliest time since last Wednesday! Lol. Hugs Nan

Sweet.

 I am getting there with the Halloween quilt. The center block is done...  now I am off to wash rick rack...  but this is what Ms. Aine thinks of the whole thing. LOL. 
   Have a great weekend all! Nan

Tick Tick Tick

Let's do a quiz - what goes TICK TICK TICK in my house?

A) clock

B) Aine

C) my phone

d) my fridge.

I am sure you guessed my clock right? WRONG. IT IS MY FRIDGE!!!  Oh my goodness I have been going just batty with the ticking hence I have been doing anything to block out the noise.  Luckily the repair person is coming tomorrow.  And yes, my fridge is relatively new. GERR.  

I have been going a little bit crazy with the sewing lately due to being obsessed with blocking out the noise. I am working every minute I can on my Halloween Quilt. I am very behind at this moment. So my mom gave me some See's Candy to keep me going - or save for a crop - which ever came first. :)<

I have also found some really cool magazines as well.  

Ottobre from Finland. It has uber cool patterns and sizes that are very modern. Quite excited about trying some items in here

 

Stitch and Studios...love the Japan article and the Studios is very inspirational.

Living Craft. This magazine is so cool. It is all about Natural Fiber. LOVE.IT.

And I think I need to subscribe to  this Magazine. Home and Antiques from the UK and is based on the Antiques Roadshow.  *LOVE*

Oh and lookie what I have here.... NEW MOON PORN! *squee*

I love the fact that they dressed him up in an Edwardian Coat and that he is from the Edwardian time and of course his name is EDWARD. LMAO.

 

and I had to post this one. 

So what does Aine think.... yep. Mummy crazy with the paper goods and sewing. 

HUGS! Nan and Aine