Merry New Year

pros⋅per⋅i⋅ty,

[pro-sper-i-tee] –noun, plural -ties.
1. a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, esp. in financial respects; good fortune.

peace

[pees] noun, interjection, verb, peaced, peac⋅ing.
–noun
1. the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
2. (often initial capital letter) an agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism
3. a state of mutual harmony between people or groups, esp. in personal relations
4. the normal freedom from civil commotion and violence of a community; public order and security
5. cessation of or freedom from any strife or dissension.
6. freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.
7. a state of tranquillity or serenity
8. a state or condition conducive to, proceeding from, or characterized by tranquillity
9. silence; stillness

So these are my hopes for 2009 for everyone.

It was pointed out by one of my co-workers (not to mention any names like RODEO DAVE) that I tend to start a lot of notes with "so". So I guess that's true. So why don't you go visit Ol' Dave and tell him I said so. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=82843426 (So I seem to have a little problem with links-so cut & paste, ok?)
Merry New Year!

It's The White TreeThis Year

I kinda rotate trees, I go through the green fake tree, then the white fake tree, then a real tree, then the green fake tree....well you get the idea. This year I went with bright jewel tones. I've been kind of sticking with one color the last few years so this is a nice change


The I always try to make some part of the theme too. This time it's the paper chain. I cut card stock in 3" wide strips then folded them in half the long way. Then used my 1 1/2" punch to punch along the fold. Then I used the 1" punch to make a hole in the middle. Then just unfold and link them together. Cuter than the original paper chain I think!

Here's the link (well I hope it's a link-I seem to be linkage impaired on this blog) to the aforementioned Peg's Shoppe --actually Common Threads Quilt Shoppe-- in North Liberty. She is just a wonderful lady and will help you with all sorts of fabric therapy.

www.ctquiltshoppe.com

Cute Cowboy Purse

The Winter 2008 issue of Quilts & more magazine had this pattern for a cute little purse. I had to try it out. It is a sweet little bag! and easy to make too. I think the next one I do I'll use peltex instead of the stiff interfacing. Here's a link to the magazine.
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines/quiltsandmore/color-options-winter-08_ss4.html
I love this cowboy fabric. It was a scrap I had left from making a scrub top for DD. It'd be cute in that sweet pink cowgirl fabric I got from Peg's shoppe in North Liberty too-I may have to see if she has any more of that next time I'm in there.

She is a goofy dog!

This is the silliest dog I know! Just look at her!

Christmas Craftyness

The annual church bazaar gives me a reason to make the cute stuff I see all the time.

Isn't his cute! I saw this idea on another blog here http://katiespaperhaven.blogspot.com/2008/11/craft-fair.html

So there are 2 hershey nuggets wrapped in "Hay" paper then baby Jesus on the top one in a "manger" with an away in a manger verse for fun.