tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63024076120575950612024-03-13T22:45:04.708-07:00Creative BugA Search For Happiness and PurposeJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-63543330523595539962011-01-26T12:20:00.000-08:002011-01-26T12:27:12.163-08:00Day 9 - A House in HaitiToday I made my first payment to World Relief to build a house in Haiti. For $35 a month this money will go to local residents as wages and materials to build houses to replace the ones lost in the earthquake. I have not contributed to big relief efforts in the past because I felt like my small contribution wouldn't make a difference. I like the idea that by myself I can fund the cost of an entire house that will help one specific family get out of the tents and into their own home. It makes it personal. Here's the link that tells about the program:<br />
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<a href="http://www.worldconcern.org/disasters/haiti/">www.worldconcern.org/disasters/haiti/</a>Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-11913925899283781882011-01-26T12:15:00.000-08:002011-01-26T12:15:04.336-08:00Day 8 - TipsMy gift today was small, but purposeful and planned, which is supposed to be the goal. I went to our cafeteria to get my morning latte, and I put all my change into the tip jar. In the past I haven't tipped because I felt like the price of a latte was so high already. What I noticed when I put the change in the jar, was the look on the cashier's face. It was more than the little bit of money, it was like an extra thank you to her for her effort in making the drink. It felt good!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-7922051596102555982011-01-26T12:10:00.000-08:002011-01-26T12:20:50.229-08:00Day 7 - Listening over dinnerMy son had a bad hockey game today. After winning 6 - 1 last night, they lost 7 - 9 to the same team. He walked in the door and the first thing out of his mouth was "I don't want to talk about it". My gift to him was not to push. I took him to his favorite restaurant (Olive Garden). By the end of the meal he was feeling better and said what he needed to say. I just listened!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-55291251749492942152011-01-22T23:43:00.000-08:002011-01-22T23:43:17.069-08:00Day 6 - Parking MoneyMy gift today was to my ex-husband. We have been apart for many years, but still have trouble getting along. The one thing we have in common is our kids and my son had a hockey game tonight, so I called him to see if he wanted to ride together to the game. We did, and when we got there I paid $3 for the parking meter. After the game we met my son at a restaurant for drinks to talk about the game. My husband and I got along the whole night, and we had a great time with our son afterwards. Now that I think about it, it was a gift for my son as well to have both of his parents at the same time focused on him instead of arguing with each other!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-32720383282719097512011-01-22T02:11:00.000-08:002011-01-22T02:11:01.787-08:00Day 5 - A BookToday I was wondering about the things I gave and whether they really met the spirit of the challenge. I let two people merge in traffic, and I let two ladies cross the street. But I decided I always do that, so maybe it doesn't really count. I also hosted a 15 year anniversary lunch for one of my team members, but I decided that was expected of me, so it didn't count either. So, here's what I finally did. When I was done reading the book 29 gifts, I listed it on Amazon for sale. Well, the book sold today and I just finished the last few pages so I can mail it tomorrow. That's when I got a great idea...I refunded the buyer's money and I will mail the book as my real gift for the day! Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-41294295959251437312011-01-20T22:12:00.000-08:002011-01-20T22:12:00.093-08:00Day 4 - Treats!Today I invited one of my coworkers to coffee and bought him a bear claw (his favorite) to go with it. We talked while we ate our goodies and he told me about a new puppy he was planning to buy. I learned that he has an old dog that he is afraid won't be with him much longer, and he thinks having a new puppy will make the transition easier. Sometime in the future, I'll understand what he is going through.Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-40412846055096089062011-01-19T23:10:00.000-08:002011-01-19T23:10:15.378-08:00Day 3 - AppreciationEvery morning I stop at Starbucks for my morning latte on the way to work. This morning I was thinking about what my gift for the day might be. At the counter I noticed they had new gift cards and there was one that said simply THANK YOU. I bought one preloaded with $5 and knew I would find someone at work to give it to. Sure enough, I had a meeting with one of my team members and took a moment to thank him for his positive attitude and all that he does for others at work each day. He was pleasantly surprised and it made me feel good to surprise him with an unexpected gift.Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-69414337203783922772011-01-18T20:33:00.000-08:002011-01-18T20:33:45.849-08:0029 Gifts - Day 2 - Remembering someone specialMy aunt has been an important part of my life as long as I can remember. She never had kids of her own, so she always treated me and my kids as if we were her own. When I was little, her house was my favorite because the cookie jar was always full of homemade cookies. My favorite were the peanut butter blossums with the big hershey's kiss in the middle! When I was in high school she let me clean her house to earn money for a trip I wanted to take. When I got my first job and moved into my own apartment I couldn't afford clothes, so she learned how to sew and made me everything I needed to wear for work. She has celebrated every holiday, birthday, and Christmas with us my whole life. She is now 90 years old, and I don't talk to her often enough. I get busy with work and kids and my own interests and take it for granted that she will always be around. My gift today was to call her. In the middle of the day, in the middle of work, just to take a moment and call her and make plans to go visit her this weekend. Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-56669193043352248032011-01-17T21:32:00.000-08:002011-01-17T23:17:43.461-08:0029 Gifts - How a Month of Giving Can Change Your LifeAfter taking a break from making aprons, I've come back to my blog to take the 29 Gifts Challenge. I've been giving gifts informally for awhile now, and then I found Cami Walker's book, <span style="font-style: italic;">29 Gifts, How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life</span>. So today I'll officially start and write a post about each gift.<br />
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Day 1 - I have a new boss at work and to be honest, I don't like him very much. He's a nice enough guy, but there is just something about him that rubs me the wrong way. So this morning I decided that my gift for the day is to try really hard to see things from his perspective. He came into my office to talk, and instead of being stubborn and tuning him out, I gave him my undivided attention and LISTENED to him. What I realized is that he has a boss, too, who is giving him tasks to accomplish, and he needs my help to be successful. My gift of listening may be the first step in being happier at work!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-4926921910210611632009-04-19T10:00:00.000-07:002009-04-19T10:19:49.609-07:00Fiesta Apron Swap!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Setbd5NxqaI/AAAAAAAAAKg/dMRUJ3Goxqo/s1600-h/20090417_9.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Setbd5NxqaI/AAAAAAAAAKg/dMRUJ3Goxqo/s320/20090417_9.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326451553428679074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SetbUUp2N3I/AAAAAAAAAKY/P4fTLfzVMqY/s1600-h/20090417_7.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SetbUUp2N3I/AAAAAAAAAKY/P4fTLfzVMqY/s320/20090417_7.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326451388995483506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SetbBbJHuEI/AAAAAAAAAKI/MbyphgjAMbc/s1600-h/20090411_13.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SetbBbJHuEI/AAAAAAAAAKI/MbyphgjAMbc/s320/20090411_13.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326451064319752258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Wanted to share pictures of the fun aprons that were exchanged for the Fiesta Swap hosted by <a href="http://yarnigras.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Yarni Gras. </span></a><br /><br />First one is the cute apron sent to me by Sherry! She made her first reversible apron with bright fiesta colors and added fun yoyo's, a loop to hang a towel on, and matching pot holders!<br /><br />Next is the apron I made for Marcel. The colors were inspired by a pair of beaded earrings. The pattern was from Cindy Taylor Oates, More Retro Aprons book!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://yarnigras.blogspot.com/"></a>Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-26800294122231475692009-04-11T20:34:00.000-07:002009-04-11T20:56:04.948-07:00Tea for Two Apron Swap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFjQxCm3NI/AAAAAAAAAKA/UWbkIEaxb7E/s1600-h/20090411_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFjQxCm3NI/AAAAAAAAAKA/UWbkIEaxb7E/s320/20090411_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323645374221966546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFjJ1jFizI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/WH0HixF9UCU/s1600-h/20090411_4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFjJ1jFizI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/WH0HixF9UCU/s320/20090411_4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323645255172852530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFi36HEEvI/AAAAAAAAAJw/DW0w-Sr4H64/s1600-h/20090329_19.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFi36HEEvI/AAAAAAAAAJw/DW0w-Sr4H64/s320/20090329_19.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323644947159847666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFisKtPBPI/AAAAAAAAAJo/4nb2JlUGoBA/s1600-h/20090329_29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFisKtPBPI/AAAAAAAAAJo/4nb2JlUGoBA/s320/20090329_29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323644745456485618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFigZH87RI/AAAAAAAAAJg/z4YF2thZBmQ/s1600-h/20090329_36.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SeFigZH87RI/AAAAAAAAAJg/z4YF2thZBmQ/s320/20090329_36.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323644543168212242" border="0" /></a><br />Here are the aprons that my partner, <a href="http://prairieflowerhouse.blogspot.com/">Vea</a>, and I swapped for the <a href="http://sassyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Sassy Tea for Two Apron Swap.</a><br /><br />I asked for something pretty and feminine, so Vea sent me some of her favorite things! I love the floral fabric and detailing around the pocket and ruffle. She made a matching tissue holder that fits perfectly into the pocket. She also sent Earl Grey tea and my favorite biscotti!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Vea said she liked light blue and a ruffle, so I found this blue tea party theme fabric. The front has a double pocket, and the apron is reversible.<br /><br /><br />I also made this tea holder. The tea pot and cup are buttons!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-78863626416623515342009-03-22T13:23:00.000-07:002009-03-22T23:13:34.632-07:00Spring Color Apron Swap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScanW-5FkgI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/sjCrbEtu9NQ/s1600-h/Spring+Color+Apron+Received.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScanW-5FkgI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/sjCrbEtu9NQ/s320/Spring+Color+Apron+Received.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316120423438848514" border="0" /></a>I wanted to share pictures of the Apron I received for the Spring Color Apron Swap on <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap Bot</a>. I said I was craving bright spring colors and flowers. This sweet apron was perfect! Donna added rick rack for a special touch!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScanOhfyrgI/AAAAAAAAAJI/0MxjU54jRMU/s1600-h/Spring+Color+Apron+Sent1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScanOhfyrgI/AAAAAAAAAJI/0MxjU54jRMU/s320/Spring+Color+Apron+Sent1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316120278109171202" border="0" /></a>This is my version of shabby chic in lavender, which my swap partner said were her favorites.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScanGbt17OI/AAAAAAAAAJA/TDVTcOGzj1E/s1600-h/Spring+Color+Apron+Sent3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScanGbt17OI/AAAAAAAAAJA/TDVTcOGzj1E/s320/Spring+Color+Apron+Sent3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316120139118537954" border="0" /></a>Reverse side with crisscross ties. This style is supposed to be very comfortable to wear.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScaotnL_YbI/AAAAAAAAAJY/w_txy-eXDnY/s1600-h/Spring+Color+Apron+YoYo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScaotnL_YbI/AAAAAAAAAJY/w_txy-eXDnY/s320/Spring+Color+Apron+YoYo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316121911724302770" border="0" /></a>I added a yoyo with lace and charms for that extra special touch.Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-71874492349081025662009-03-21T18:08:00.000-07:002009-03-21T18:20:07.647-07:00Pay It Forward Surprise!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScWRFaKWuYI/AAAAAAAAAIw/whqGuu-a7hE/s1600-h/20090321_2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScWRFaKWuYI/AAAAAAAAAIw/whqGuu-a7hE/s400/20090321_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315814457288866178" border="0" /></a><br />Look what came today! This cute pin cushion made by my Pay It Forward Partner, <a href="http://auntpittypats.blogspot.com/">Aunt Pitty Pat! </a><br /><br />It is so much fun to come home and find a package that is totally unexpected! This little guy is purple with flower embroidery and button eyes! He is so cute that I don't know if I can stick pins in him! Aunt Pitty Pat makes all kinds of cute things and has them for sale at her Etsy stores. She also tells good jokes, so hop on over to her site and say hi!<br /><br />Thank you Marcel!!!!!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://auntpittypats.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a>Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-73470402500481811212009-03-17T20:52:00.000-07:002009-03-17T21:26:23.188-07:00"Erin's Green" St. Patrick's Day Apron<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScBxDHeFbAI/AAAAAAAAAH4/GQA_RHbwbRM/s1600-h/20090316_62.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScBxDHeFbAI/AAAAAAAAAH4/GQA_RHbwbRM/s320/20090316_62.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314371858655964162" border="0" /></a>This is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Erin's Green,</span> the wonderful apron I received from <a href="http://fairychildheirlooms.wordpress.com/">Missy</a>, my swap partner for the <a href="http://boomingaprons.blogspot.com/">Booming Apron's St. Patrick's Day Swap.</a> The fabric is exquisite, and the workmanship perfect!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />She also included this cute handmade towel along with all the other St. Patrick's themed goodies! I am so happy that my package arrived the day before St. Patrick's Day! It has made our home very festive!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScB2ThjwfgI/AAAAAAAAAII/RRjVCM5sWqU/s1600-h/20090316_66.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/ScB2ThjwfgI/AAAAAAAAAII/RRjVCM5sWqU/s320/20090316_66.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314377638095126018" border="0" /></a>Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-89375727209222999742009-03-06T21:54:00.000-08:002009-03-06T22:03:28.584-08:00Aprons and Tea Cozies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SbINV1waLLI/AAAAAAAAAHE/aB0qAHTELq0/s1600-h/Tea+Cup+Apron.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SbINV1waLLI/AAAAAAAAAHE/aB0qAHTELq0/s320/Tea+Cup+Apron.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310321579481771186" border="0" /></a><br />I just visited Jan's shop, <a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/">J. Carrell Originals</a> and she has the cutest aprons and tea cozies. The teapots hold 6 cups and the tea cozies keep the tea much warmer for a long period of time. Here is one of her cute aprons that she has made especially for the <a href="http://sassyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Tea for Two Apron Swap</a>. Isn't it cute!<img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Owner/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" />Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-6958478494189546542009-03-04T22:16:00.000-08:002009-03-04T22:55:42.402-08:00"Lucky" St. Patrick's Day Apron<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa92epuWXpI/AAAAAAAAAGc/Y2assickTv4/s1600-h/20090225_22.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa92epuWXpI/AAAAAAAAAGc/Y2assickTv4/s320/20090225_22.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309592754661514898" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>This is "Lucky", the St. Patrick's Day apron I made for Missy, my swap partner for the <a href="http://boomingaprons.blogspot.com/">Booming Apron St. Patrick's Day Swap. </a><br /><br />I sure had fun designing this little sweetie, and wanted to share the finished product!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9yUn8rtYI/AAAAAAAAAF0/qVve1VdTIhg/s1600-h/20090226_2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9yUn8rtYI/AAAAAAAAAF0/qVve1VdTIhg/s320/20090226_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309588184339559810" border="0" /></a>"Lucky"<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9yKAztHiI/AAAAAAAAAFs/T-nHoxI_HdM/s1600-h/20090225_15.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9yKAztHiI/AAAAAAAAAFs/T-nHoxI_HdM/s320/20090225_15.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309588002034228770" border="0" /></a>Shamrock Lining<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa90jsDAaFI/AAAAAAAAAGU/0vOFmMAp0ZE/s1600-h/20090226_3.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa90jsDAaFI/AAAAAAAAAGU/0vOFmMAp0ZE/s320/20090226_3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309590642161117266" border="0" /></a>Rainbow YoYo<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9z9j8go-I/AAAAAAAAAGM/Is99x-3tEgY/s1600-h/20090225_6.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9z9j8go-I/AAAAAAAAAGM/Is99x-3tEgY/s320/20090225_6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309589987151356898" border="0" /></a>Lucky Ladybug Button<br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9zVjqjGJI/AAAAAAAAAGE/_HYzP2GgFRc/s1600-h/20090226_4.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/Sa9zVjqjGJI/AAAAAAAAAGE/_HYzP2GgFRc/s320/20090226_4.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309589299881253010" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Little Bear with Matching Apron<br /></div>Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-17310786875061330232009-02-27T22:41:00.000-08:002009-02-27T23:28:35.708-08:00More Apron Swaps!Well, I'm definitely hooked! I just sent off my St. Patrick's Day apron to my swap partner. Can't wait for her to see it! Now it's time to start working on my next creation for the Spring Color Apron Swap that I found on <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap Bot. </a><br /><br />I've also signed up for the <a href="http://yarnigras.blogspot.com/2009/02/fiesta-hot-mama-apron-swap.html">Fiesta Hot Mama Swap</a> and the <a href="http://sassyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Tea for Two Sassy Apron Swap</a>. I must be out of my mind! The apron bug has really bitten me! All I think about is which pattern should I try next... what fabric should I buy... what kind of goodies shall I send...<br /><br />Is this normal? Will it wear off? Well, we shall see! Until then I am lost in a beautiful obsession!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-42812605306814806892009-02-23T21:49:00.000-08:002009-02-23T21:53:04.004-08:00Pay It Forward UpdateI am excited that Desiree has signed up to be my first Pay It Forward participant! She was my swap partner for the Sassy/Flirty Apron swap and sent me a wonderful apron and goody package. I am excited that now I get to surprise her with something nice sometime in the next 365 days. I still have two spots left... any takers?Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-38041425138087980112009-02-18T20:32:00.000-08:002009-02-27T23:14:38.268-08:00My Valentine Swap Apron Came!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SajkShzu5AI/AAAAAAAAAD4/rwdayTMo36U/s1600-h/20090218_16.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SajkShzu5AI/AAAAAAAAAD4/rwdayTMo36U/s320/20090218_16.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307743167820260354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I was so excited when I came home tonight to find that my apron from the SSEN swap had arrived. Inside the box were many wrapped presents that were so fun to open. I can tell that <a href="http://lolascrafts.livejournal.com/">Desiree</a>, my swap partner. put a lot of thought and care into making and picking out all the fabulous gifts just for me!<br /><br />My gift box included the following surprises:<br />A heart tin filled with goodies -- candy hearts, a pen with hearts, and heart shaped buttons (I love buttons).<br />A box of yummy Elmer's chocolates from New Orleans, which my excited kids promptly helped me eat!<br />Other goodies included heart stickers, a cute notepad with a chocolate covered strawberry, a pen with a bright red Poppy flower on top, and Pink Peony body butter! (I see a theme here, flowers and candy, just perfect for Valentine's Day)<br /><br />But wait...it get's better!<br />Desiree loves to crochet and she made the cutest set of red and white potholders. The pattern is double thickness so I'm sure not to burn my hands!<br />She also made an adorable pincushion in the shape of a cupcake (complete with pins) I just started sewing and was just thinking the other day about how I wanted a cute pincusion. This one is so fun!<br />My favorite crocheted treasure is the sweetest white (with red trim) mini-dress. It is so delicate and absolutely perfect. I don't know how to crochet, so all these things are very special to me.<br /><br />And last, but certainly not least is the very girly apron that Desiree made. She says it it her first one ever made and it turned out very cute! It is reversible (white with red and red with white) with contrasting pockets and an eyelet ruffle. It is exactly what I was hoping for!<br /><br />Thank you Desiree for a wonderful swap package!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-44197801499947115112009-02-14T22:26:00.000-08:002009-02-14T22:35:38.683-08:00Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentines Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SZe3f8OlO0I/AAAAAAAAACQ/WeAMAR3vNCo/s1600-h/20090214_2.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SZe3f8OlO0I/AAAAAAAAACQ/WeAMAR3vNCo/s400/20090214_2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302908845623163714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SZe3fmx0p9I/AAAAAAAAACI/GtTSjeVVHEk/s1600-h/20090214_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SZe3fmx0p9I/AAAAAAAAACI/GtTSjeVVHEk/s400/20090214_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302908839865395154" border="0" /></a><br />I am on a search for the best Red Velvet cupcake recipe, so my daughter and I tried one out for Valentine's Day. They sure looked pretty! This one had a cream cheese and butter frosting, Yummy! I will wait and post the winning recipe as soon as I have a chance to try some variations and decide on my favorite!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-18791386003967924272009-02-08T10:38:00.000-08:002009-02-27T23:30:10.533-08:00Pay It Forward<div style="text-align: left;"> I have found a wonderful event at <a href="http://auntpittypats.blogspot.com/">Aunt Pitty Pat's</a> blog, called "Pay it Forward". It is all about Random Acts of Kindness and surprising someone with a special gift. Here's how it works!<br /><br /></div> I've signed up and commit to send the next 3 people who sign up here on my blog - a handmade gift created by me and a goodie package within 365 days. By signing up- YOU agree to Pay it Forward to the next 3 people who sign up with you (on your blog) and send them something within 365 days. Doesn't that sound like fun? If you would like to play, please leave me a contact email and I will confirm the details with you!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;" class="post-footer-line post-footer-line-1"><span class="post-timestamp"><br /></span></div><span class="post-comment-link"><a class="comment-link" href="https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=4589791761435431191&postID=1210685438167600384&isPopup=true" onclick="'javascript:window.open(this.href," toolbar="0,location=" statusbar="1,menubar=" scrollbars="yes,width=" height="450"><br /></a> </span>Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-63200917757102683342009-02-08T00:16:00.000-08:002009-02-08T11:05:59.781-08:00St. Patrick's Day Apron SwapI had so much fun sewing for the SSEN apron swap that I have joined another one! It is the St. Patrick's Day Apron Swap with the Booming Aprons Club. I found some cute fabric today and am anxious to get started.Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-42289426217742630682009-01-25T22:21:00.000-08:002009-01-25T22:23:15.884-08:00Sassy Flirty Apron Reverse Side<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SX1WwaKZY5I/AAAAAAAAABw/AyM9MagH97k/s1600-h/Apron+with+Goodies.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SX1WwaKZY5I/AAAAAAAAABw/AyM9MagH97k/s400/Apron+with+Goodies.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295484126514209682" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the reverse side and the goodies that are going with the apron!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-33760369600373003302009-01-25T22:06:00.000-08:002009-02-08T11:13:56.375-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SX1Vp_wLVDI/AAAAAAAAABo/xOwfm1AKzvc/s1600-h/Mini+Apron.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SX1Vp_wLVDI/AAAAAAAAABo/xOwfm1AKzvc/s320/Mini+Apron.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295482916834071602" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SX1VAjo0adI/AAAAAAAAABg/4caQlcCe2Xc/s1600-h/Red+Reverse+Side.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Pv6KPBp7BPQ/SX1VAjo0adI/AAAAAAAAABg/4caQlcCe2Xc/s320/Red+Reverse+Side.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295482204912380370" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I finished my apron for the Sassy Flirty Apron Swap today! I couldn't find a pattern that had exactly what I wanted, so I took ideas from three different patterns. I think it turned out great and I hope my swap partner likes it! The apron is reversible with a red and white heart print on one side and red dot fabric on the other. Pockets are contrasting.<br /><br />And I also made a matching mini apron. I think this is so cute!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302407612057595061.post-5395618619325698882009-01-05T00:12:00.000-08:002009-01-05T00:14:19.299-08:00Welcome to My New BlogI'm new to blogging and apron swapping, so I've set this up to track all the fun!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09355748587849112639noreply@blogger.com2