SNAIL!!

So...I was going through my photo's cuz I clean out my computer photo folder regularly and came across this one...My "Angel Snail" from Valery!! I forgot to post about it because I recieved during the hectic month of August (at least it was for me), so here it all is...There's more bath salt, seashells, flower seeds, a bookmark, a little box sign and a lavender sachet. THANK YOU VAL for being my angel. I LOVE my little burlap snail! He's PERFECT!

Sept Door Prize

I am hosting the door prize for this month.. I have several of these kits - I have one in progress right now.. It includes almost everything you need - EVEN THE NEEDLE!! The only thing it doesn't have is the stuffing, but that can be easily purchased.  Leave a comment if you want to be included in the drawing (and you haven't already won a door prize);-)

Let me introduce you.....

To Olivia the Octopus and her little purple octofriend (who my daughter is trying desperately to get her grubby, little paws on!!!)

This is the treasure I opened when my package arrived from Val.............. I was extremely spoilt!!!!

Together with the cute octopi, I got the most gorgeous, wooly pink flower brooch - it will look so pretty on a winter jacket. I also recieved a handpainted octopus box - this is my new treasure box - it's lovely. Some Mardi Gras beads (I was actually eyeing out my sisters collection while we were visiting her in the UK), some bath salts, the cutest whale hairclip, a new bookmark, and a lovely ceramic plackard that has found a home in our guest bathroom.

Thank you so much Val for spoiling me - you really brought a smile to my day:-)

Think pink!

I love my octopus package from Sherry. Who could not resist these 2 cute pink octopus. Pink, one of my very favorite colors!!

Sherry also sent me some cute handmade octopus  note cards. And some octopus shaped candy and shark snack crackers. Some of my kids were here when the mail came and claimed the food part of my package.They were like kids in a candy store with these octopus candies! YUM YUM.

Thank you Sherry. It was a great package!

August Winner

Drum roll please.............................................

the WINNER for the August Door Prize is

Michele A

these adorable Pears and all the other goodies will be coming your way soon - remember I'm posting from Australia so may take 7-10 days.

Congratulations & Enjoy xxx

Speaking of mice...

Speaking of mice I ran across a beautiful little blog with some great inspiration... have a look-see!
MousesHouses

Sigmund . . .

I've been having a lot of fun with Val's "Year of Enchantment" swap. Where every month there is a new theme for making ornaments for our swap partners.
My contribution to August's "Year of Enchantment" swap hosted by Valerie was August's theme was: OCTUPI.
At first I thought - yipes - these are some seriously small tentacles to work with, but once I got the hang of it - it was a breeze and fun to do!
My partner Courtney loves Brown/Pink color combos and I knew that's what I'd make!


I loved how it turned out! I sent some extras - Swedish Red Fish gummy candies and glittered "C" fridge magnets.
Lucky us - we've been paired up on a handful of swaps and Courtney makes the most creative stuff.
Here's what I got from Courtney . . . so caute! :)

A female blue octupi with a sweet lil' pink bow in her hair and green sequins! My extras are a travel tin sewing kit and some doll yarn hair which I can use. Thank you so much Courtney! :) I love everything! :)