Zippered Coin Purse Swap

 Earlier this year I joined a swap over at

The Sewing Loft

This was her first time for this one

And it was very fun

We had to make a 

Zippered Coin Purse

I got paired up with 

Joan at How to be House Wife

Joan made me the cutest bag. 

I never would have thought to use the clear Vinyl...

I just love it

Then she made me some matching goodies for inside too

I have used this for many small trips to the doctors office

Holds all the little things I need.. and easy to find  too

She wanted from me a smaller coin purse that would

Fit inside her purse..

I cannot say I have ever made a coin purse before

So I was perplexed

Swaps always make me a little jittery

I want them to like it

So here is the one I sent her

It also can hold her keys

I like how it turned out

Wish I had done one for me too

Check them all out in the Flickr Group

Here

Ya Know

I was doing some pondering

I have done many, many swaps

I wonder where all my stuff has ended up

Are they treasures in someones Collection?

Were they sent on as gifts

Are the in a Goodwill or OP shop as the Aussies call them?

I know I have sent out tons of my hand work

To all kinds of people

Little bits of me everywhere

I need to get some labels for my stuff

This just hit me one day

Where is it all

And no one knows who made it.

Until we meet again

Happy Crafting

DeeDee

Better Late then Never....right!

I am so far behind on my blogging

I have had medical issues the last two years 

That has really kept me away.

I try to participate in my favorite swaps

That happen every so often..

One being a swap with

Laurie from The Button Floozies

I have done several swaps with her and her friends

And they always turn out lovely

Take a look for your self..

This first one is from

Denise

A lovely button garland

And a special little stocking

Just for me..

Can you say Love...

This one is from Debbie

She did this little lovely tree

All hand stitched with button ornaments

Just Darling

This one is from my long time Blogland friend

Donna at Brynwood Needleworks

She did this machine stitched little lovely

Pillow Ornament

Her card inside with Tags Picture sure made me smile too

Then she added a fun little gift of

Honey from her local market

Yummo!!

One last one

There were 5 of us in our group

This one from Renee

She did a beautiful hand stitched 

Mandala shaped Ornament 

And shared with us some 

Fun handmade earrings too..

This is really beautiful in person..

Wish I could great good pictures of them all

And last is

 The one I sent out

Ofcourse it is Pinterest inspried.

I love that place

I shared my heart which each of the ladies.

And saved one for me too

And a little extra while I was playing in the buttons.

I always have fun with my swaps at Laurie's place

Check out her fun at

Button Floozies Blog

Then on another note

Miss Donna at Brynwood Needleworks

Also gifted me another giftie this year too

I cannot let my thanks pass by

As I am truly thankful for this

The Original lil Cricut..

Is that over the top Crazy awesome or what!!!

Thanks Miss Donna

I love it and you too. 

Well I know Christmas is over and passed

But for me I need to catch up and say thanks

To these lovely ladies

For Swapping with me

Merry late Christmas

DeeDee

A Reason, Season or a Lifetime

I'm sending this to you to see how
Many actually read their e-mail.

Your response will be interesting.

Pay attention to what you read.

After you have finished reading it, you will know the reason it was
Sent to you..

Here goes: 

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.

When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that
Person...

When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need
You have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with
Guidance and support,

To aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.

They may seem like a godsend and they are.

They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,

This person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an
End.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.

Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire
Fulfilled, their work is done.

The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on 

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has
Come to share, grow or learn.

They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.

They may teach you something you have never done..

They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy..

Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons,

Things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional
Foundation..

Your job is to accept the lesson,

Love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other
Relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. 

Thank you for being a part of my life,

Whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.. 

Send this
To every friend that you have on-line,

Including the person who sent it to you.

0 Replies - you may need to work on your 'people skills'

2 Replies - you are nice but probably need to be more outgoing

4 Replies - you have picked your friends well!

6 Replies - you are downright popular

8 Replies or More - you are totally awesome

(and that's probably why you're on MY list) 

Your turn now...

Even if I only get one reply

I know I am blessed in many ways

I Hope you all know you are special to me

Today

Tomorrow

and for

 Always..

Hugs

This never gets old to me every time I read it.

DeeDee

 

Happy New Years Day 2013

Happy New Year 2013 Everyone

This year on New Years

I wanted a fun post

So I decide to post the things

I have changed this year...

Out with the Old and In with the New!!!

I am sure there has been more then

What I have posted here

But these are the ones that really stuck out to me

And these items really show my age as well ... Yikes!!

The first is :

Bowls:

I have had these Mushrooms design bowls 

Since my wedding in 1982

They are real Pyrex!!!

Not Knock offs.. 

Did we know what knock offs were 

Way back then? 

I had the lids to go with all three sets 

Until our return home from 

Berlin, Germany 

Where we were stationed for 4 years

All the lids gone on arrival...

I have now replaced with brand spanking new

Pampered Chef models

Bamboo and  Stainless Steal

The next item I also received for my wedding back in 1982

A Crock Pot:

This crock pot is so very well used and loved

I just hate to see it go

But it has recently started to burn my 

Home Made Chicken Noodle Soup

I cannot have that happen

So Christmas Black Friday brought to me

A new Replacement $10.00 Crock pot.

They just don't feel the same...

All nice and shiny and Bright

The next item on my list is a more personal item

But I seriously wouldn't be giving this up

If they didn't stop selling part of it.. 

The part you need the most too.. Yikes!! What!!

I must say thou the new Version 

Given to me by my daughter

Was a huge difference too

It worked awesome

Why had I never changed or tried new ones???

I like my RUT!! that's why.. Silly me

My Razor:

Cannot  get the blades anymore.. 

WHAT!

WHAT!

crying face...

Can you believe this

Forever I have had these items it is so hard 

To let them go

Even know they have been replaced they still live in my cupboards

I cannot let go

They lasted longer then the Marriage did by many years...

Please my friends give me strength to let go of my past

And move onto the future..

In more ways then just items.

In my thoughts, in my actions

In People who aren't good in my life

In my Hair Style at the very least

Please make this a year for me to try new and fun things

And live life more.

I hope the same for you too...

Also am I the only person who saves these?

My Desk Calendars with my years worth of history in them

I think these are the new Smash books don't you?

They have everything I have done for a year in it.

What better journal...

I hope at least last years can be my first one

What a fun way for my kids to later read what

My daily life was all about

We live apart...

They really have no idea..

Tell me is this a good idea?

Should I work on this thru the year?

All in all 

Out with the OLD  In With the NEW

At my house this year..

Happy New Year and good luck with all the resolutions you take on

Lots of change in store for me and the boys this year

Be Safe

DeeDee

P.S.  Our secret >>>I still have the toaster from my wedding day 

and it is still working well..  

Not all change has happened yet... hehehe!

Merry Christmas

Santa is on His Way

He dropped off the boys gifts here today...

They are ready to dig in to them 

But mom says we have to get our 

Christmas outfits on first

Bleh!

Bentley is all ready to go

One good Picture Please Boys!!!

There they are all dressed up with

Cute Puppy Dog Smiles

Bentley has a big smile,he says Santa did good

Chuck says "I hate my picture taken"

But Santa deserves a little smile

This Year..

Chuck is all done.. laying in his favorite gift

A new bed from his new friend 

Herky

Ok, its play time

Cute Outfits uh!!!

Wish Chuck would wear the hoodie

Come on Bentley

Its Picture time..

Now Bentley is ready

But not Chuck.. the story of the day

Hey Boys, Santa is coming.. 

(They both have to look and see)

Finally we are in sink....lol

OK, we're done Mom

That's a Wrap!!

I want to wish you all 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

From My home to Yours

Hope your Holiday 

Is Filled with 

The Spirit 

That the Season Brings

And Next Year

Is much more

Than the one that ended in 2012

Big Hugs

DeeDee, Bentley and 

Chuck

P.S. Good Bye Twinkies you will be missed... 

In Memory

My thoughts and Prayers are with all involved

DeeDee

Holiday 2012 Handmade Gift Exchange

I did the 

  Holiday 2012 

Handmade Gift Exchange

 at 

Crafterholics Anonymous

I have done swaps here several times before 

And always have a good time with it. 

I drew lady named Jourdan...

I seen something I wanted to make over at

Ten Seconds Studio

Cheryl made this Verday cork Necklace and I had all the supplies already 

To achieve this project

I was all set.. 

So I watched the video and gathered all the right supplies

I was off and going now...

Here is the necklace I made Jourdan

And a up close view of my Verday Cork

I just loved how this turned out..

I hope she does too

Lucky for me she likes Jewelry

And she makes jewelry

Yikes what pressure for me

Here is the link to  

Jourdan's handmade jewels

Hope to swap again at the next event

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas

How ever you say it

Have a great holiday season

DeeDee