SCHOOL'S OUT WINNER IS.........

After writing all the names on a piece of paper and throwing them in a dish, we've pulled COLLEEN B.  I will be emailing you to find what some of your goals are for the summer so I can put a surprise package together for you.

Thank you all for participating!!


Wendy

June 10-12 School's Out For Summer Blog Hop

Welcome to the School's Out For Summer Blog Hop. If you have arrived here from Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/ you are on the right track.  For my School's Out item, I made a summer calendar of the things I want to get done this summer.  This TOP 10 "To Do" list is tacked to my wall above my desk.  I will insert pictures as I get the item done.  This will then go in a book as the beginning pages and more pictures of each event/project will be in the book also.

My challenge to you for the hop is to do the same and post your blog address here so we can go check it out.  It could be a place you want to go, things you want to get done, etc.  I'm not asking for it to be extravagant, just get those ideas on paper.  No pictures can be added since these are things that are not done yet.  Photo mats with tags above with the idea.

My BLOG CANDY will be a package that will help achieve one of your goals on your summer calendar. Since this is a week-end long hop, I will pick a winner on June 12th (I'll post the winner on Monday, June 13th). Just make sure you are a follower of my blog (post my blinkie on your blog if you like what you see) and leave a comment with your blog address and contact information. The winner will be picked randomly.   If my followers reach 150, a second BLOG CANDY package will be mailed as well.

Now to make sure you stay on track, hop on over to Anita-http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/ to continue on.........

Here's a line up to help you stay on track....

Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/
Nancy-http://blog.fancywithnancy.com/
Wendy- http://wleitel.blogspot.com/  <-------YOU ARE HERE
Anita-http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/  <-------NEXT STOP
Nadia http://www.nadiasbeautifulmess.blogspot.com/
Jenny http://www.papercutcreations.blogspot.com/
Sarah http://www.simplyshaddock.blogspot.com/
DoBea http://www.dobeaalberts.blogspot.com/
Kristin http://scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com/
Jen R http://www.memorieswithjen.blogspot.com/
Julie Ranae http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/
Brynn- http://www.flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
Jess- http://scrappyjess.blogspot.com/
Linn - http://linnsscrapshack.blogspot.com/

Have a fantastic weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Wendy

Daria's Blanket

This is the blanket that I crocheted for Daria.  I made it to fit a full size bed.

One blanket down, one to go....Kyler would like his now.  It's almost finished though so hopefully I'll get it posted soon.

The yarn I used was Bernat Pipsqueak "Sittin' Pretty".  What an adventure this blanket turned out to be.  When Daria and I found the yarn, we were only going to make a lap blanket.  That soon changed to a blanket for on her bed.

We went back to JoAnn's to get more yarn, but found it was a special and wouldn't be replenished.  Thank heavens for the great service of my store....they found the yarn for me in another store.  I called the other store and was treated just as wonderful.  I got 7 more delivered to my door and was able to finish.

The trim is made from a yarn called "Angel Hair".  I don't have the wrapper any more to tell you the brand but I do know JoAnn's does still carry it.

This is the most beautiful yarn and so incredibly soft.....I highly recommend it.

Thanks!
Wendy

The cupcakes have been devoured!!

There were Daria's chocolate cupcakes that went to school for her birthday.  The icing is done cupcake war style.

They were very very yummy and pure sugar rush.

Jelly Bean filled carrots - my newest svg file.

Our carrots are all finished and off to school.  They were a huge success with the kids.  50 of them all stuffed with jelly beans using my own svg cut file.  I've been making several treat files....I think it might be becoming an addiction.  It sure is fun having kids that need treats for school though so I can continue to make them.

This is what I've been up to lately....it's been awhile since I've updated!!

These were Cassidy and Jason's (25 each)

Close up of Cassidy's

Close up of Daria's (25)

These were Kyler's (25)

These were the teacher treats

Close up of the teacher treats

All of these treats were made by files I created and cut with SCAL2.  I also completed 7 double page layouts WITH pics for my niece and a project she had to do.  The pics are on my camera and not uploaded to the computer yet.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

Wendy

Tree challenge completed

Do tree limbs count as trees?  This is not my original tree page, but does it work?  Having my inspiration up close and personal definitely helps!  This one stays at Mistie's house.