More 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 Swap Bot.

I've also signed up for the Fiesta Hot Mama Swap and the Tea for Two Sassy Apron Swap. 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...

Is this normal? Will it wear off? Well, we shall see! Until then I am lost in a beautiful obsession!

Pay It Forward Update

I 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?

My Valentine Swap Apron Came!

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 Desiree, my swap partner. put a lot of thought and care into making and picking out all the fabulous gifts just for me!

My gift box included the following surprises:
A heart tin filled with goodies -- candy hearts, a pen with hearts, and heart shaped buttons (I love buttons).
A box of yummy Elmer's chocolates from New Orleans, which my excited kids promptly helped me eat!
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)

But wait...it get's better!
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!
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!
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.

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!

Thank you Desiree for a wonderful swap package!

Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentines Day

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!

Pay It Forward

I have found a wonderful event at Aunt Pitty Pat's 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!

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!

St. Patrick's Day Apron Swap

I 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.