Sweet Tea

Right after Thanksgiving I stopped by my PO Box and much to my surprise, found a package waiting for me.
Sweet Stacie the Craft Princess had sent me a thank you gift. And a lovely one, it is... So today I'm enjoying a cuppa vanilla bean tea. YUM-O. Super cute card too!
 
You see...a while back Stacie had commented on how much she liked the tissue packs I was making. I decided to make one for her. Of course, in my usual hurry I never took a photo. But she did...here's her post.

I never expected anything back from Stacie but I certainly am appreciative! Thanks Stacie!!

Blogland is such a wonderful place... and speaking of a wonderful place....why don't you stop by Kimmies today and she what my Tea Tuesday friends are all up to today.

Paper Bag Book

I'm in the home stretch from getting all my Holiday fundraiser items ready.

This was my latest project.

Here's a couple of my favorite pages on the inside...

Happy Thanksgiving!

Every day...not just today...I am thankful for the many blessings in my life. Hopefully, I am able to express my gratitude to those around me more often than just this day.

That being said...I wanted to make sure you know...

I am thankful for you, my dear reader... stopping by to see my latest ramblings.  

I am always so appreciative of your comments. 

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Picture this...

...my version of a necklace and bracelet organizer. 

I made one for my mom as well. 

Ssshhh...don't tell her...it's a surprise.

Watercolor cartoon

A friend of ours turns 50 today...his party was actually yesterday. We had planned on attending but several circumstances made it impossible. 

The birthday boy is an avid hunter. My hubby came up with the idea and caption then I went for it with 

the drawing and paint. 

Considering my drawing skill or lack there of...

I think it turned out pretty well. 

It's supposed to be kind of cartoon-y in case you were wondering.  :-)

The caption inside the card reads:

"When you're over the hill, catching Z's is easier
than climbing trees"

I'll be mailing this card on Monday.

Snow flakes

This isn't the final placement for my freshly crafted snowflake ornaments...

Our Christmas tree will go up the day after Thanksgiving. It's one of our family traditions.

Soap results

Patty was kind enough to take photos of the freshly unmolded soap we made.  

Here's much anticipated blue marbled soap brick. 

Isn't it pretty!?!?

Next out of the mold was the Oatmeal Shea...

I thought this was a cool photo showing how they slipped it out from the mold.

And now being cut into bars....

Nice of her hubby to lend a hand with the cutting. I'm sure it's not that easy to slice through.

Fun stuff!

Definitely want to try it again soon.