My Mouse Package

I received this wonderful package from Niki the other day, but I have had computer problems so I'm just now posting it. Niki sent me the cutest little mouse ornament and then some gorgeous fabric squares and other goodies. Thanks so much Niki! I love everything!

Here's what I sent to Niki. A little bag and different mice that I made and then some other goodies.

Thanks Niki for a nice swap!

My Mouse is in the House...

Playing Catch up... This is my September goodie from my partner Natalie in Australia!


Ha- I love my stripe-y mouse! :) Got some yummy lemon tea - perfect as the nights are getting chilly around here. A mouse cookie cutter- how awesome is THAT! *squeals* I love me some cookie cutters! Also some garden pumpkin seeds. Will do that next Spring.
Thank you so much Natalie! I love everything :)
~S~

My Meeces

Sorry for the horrible pics, I've been having a heck of a time with my camera ever since hubby dropped it while spelunking. I no longer have a working view screen, so it's like I'm using a traditional camera and I don't know what the pics will look like until they "develop."

I got my meeces from Kim the other day!! They are quite a pair of cuties too!! So precious!
She also included a Mary Englebreit apron, Mary Englebreit notecards, a bag of lavender, ornament hooks, a spool of ribbon, some green pipe cleaners and Starbursts. YUM!
Thank you Kim! The meeces are adorable and it is all so lovely!

eek! they are everywhere

What cute little enchanted mouses are showing up in everyones mail. And mine from Melinda are just adorable!

Also she sent me my name in fabric, how neat! And, an autumn fabric panel, some tea and tea cookies,and a Christmas mouse stamp.

Thank you Melinda, you rock too!!

meeces...

September was a fun theme!

Here is what I made for Jenny...since she loves pin ups, I had to add a few things to scratch that itch! A tote for books, a Hilda apron hook, flying pig bookmark, tea, bath salts... sorry you can't see well in this photo.


Here is the mouse I made her....my first using this teeny pattern. I thought my fingers were going to fall off but it turned out REALLY cute so I'm glad I did it!
I crocheted a wee little scarf for this month's challenge.





Here is the cutie she sent me.....she said this wee little mouse got into the cheese nog!


the other goodies were packed into the most perfect of all tins. Cards and earrings and a notebook with a "V" on it...you never see those.
She even included some vintage cinnamon gum that is guaranteed to get your creativity flowing...too funny but I don't think I'll try chewing it!

See the yarn? Oh yeah, I'll be making something yummy with that soon.

Thank you Jenny, you ROCK!

Sept Package from Missy

Oh. My. Goodness.

Missy is SO talented and generous. I am just totally blown away by the YOE mouse package she sent, I cannot even express it. THANK YOU MISSY! She has set the bar WAY HIGH. My out of town company is leaving in the next day or two and I'll wrap up your box.

I must tell you that this apron with the hand-stitching is just the sweetest thing ever.

And the little mouse-y jewelry and magnet--- aDORable!

Then the ornament ... wow. This is only my second YOE and, wow, again.

And the crown on the mouse pincushion ... love it!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU again! YOE swappers are The Most Creative!!!

Shawnee

Sept package received!!!!

I got a VERY lovely package from Robin! Check it out:

The birdie item in the middle is a great potholder that I have already tested out :-)  It works quite well!! Also, it's hard to tell in the pic- but that fuzzy black thing is a mouse made out of fun fiber.. there was three of them, but my daughter got the black one and was the only one that would bring it back to me for a picture :-)  The boys have hid the other two from me! lol  The mouse on the far right is MINE!  I have him hanging right by my computer so I can see him every day.  In the upper lefthand corner is the card that came with the package.  Isn't it lovely!! I am keeping it to use in paper crafts :-)

Thank you so much Robin it was awesomesauce!! I will be putting yours in the mail tomorrow!!

Cheese please?

Guess what this month's 'extra' door prize is?

It is a mosaic cheese tray just perfect for this month's theme!!!!!

I had such fun making this little tray which comes with an acrylic liner that you slip in so the food doesn't dirty the design.

Or....you could simply put it to use somewhere on your patio or in your garden or on a shelf or......well, you get the idea.


So...if you've not won a door prize yet, please leave a comment and maybe this guy can come home to live with you!

I'll be doing the drawing on September 30th!!!

September's Theme!

After the challenge of our 8 tentacled friends, I thought we'd do something a bit more traditional. With that being said, this month's theme is the humble mouse.

After all, how many fairy tales include mice!
Whether a seamstress or a chef, living in the country or city, charismatic mice always seem to make a tale that much more enchanting.

I hope you have fun with this theme....don't forget the activity....Fall is approaching soon!

September ornament: mouse

September challenge: give your mouse an accessory or article of clothing.

September activity: Go firefly hunting! They come out at dusk and hover in wooded areas. If your own yard has no shrubbery go to a nearby walking trail.
After your hunt, come home and make s'mores to celebrate the end of the Summer...and beginning of Fall!!!

September's partners! I'll send out partner info by 9/5/10

Val & Jenny
Sandy & Natalie
Ramie & Kim
Melinda & Gin
Michele & Kerry
Nikki & Sherry
Courtney & Missy B.
Shawnee & Robin

“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”