SOME RANDOM FACTOIDS

Vintage French "April Fish" or April Fool's Day postcard.

About me!

You know, I really like when bloggers do posts that describe them more personally.  And, I've kinda wanted to do a blog post like that of my own, but I think "what the heck is so interesting about me???".  

Well I guess we all don't have to be all that interesting necessarily, but I think it would be nice to let you in on some goofy things about me.  It's been a year and a half since I started this blog, and I realized I've never really disclosed too much of my personal self.

Here goes . . . 

I'm tall.  5'10" . . . and a smidge.  Hubby's the exact same height.  And although I'm tall enough already, I love wearing heels ~ 3 sometimes 4 inch heels!  Hubby doesn't mind.  I think he likes being with an Amazon women when we're out.  But, even with my highest heels on, I'm still not taller then either of my two oldest boys.  And the youngest is sprouting up fast.  It's like land of the giants in our house.

I'm really, really bad at math.  And I have a horrific memory.

I can whistle through my eye.  Wait. Let me explain.  When I hold my nose, and my mouth is closed, and I blow out, a whistling sound comes from the corner of my eye.  I know, gross, right?!  I've actually met other people who possess this extraordinary talent, so I'm not looking to submit myself to the Guiness Book of Records any time soon.

I'm a middle child with bookend brothers.  Nah . . . I wasn't spoiled . . . really, I wasn't!  

I was way more of a tomboy then a girly-girl when I was younger. 

I've been with my Hubby forever.  Well, seems like forever.  We met the week after I turned 15 and have been together ever since {that would be 32 wonderful years!}.  It was a bit scandolous at first, because he was 19.  He actually thought I was older.  But he fell for my charming personality and couldn't let me go! ;o)

I am ka-razeeee for chocolate.  I mean really bad.  Anything chocolate.  Chocolate candy, chocolate cake, chocolate covered anything . . . if it's got any bit of chocolate goodness on it, I'm eatin' it!

I love to sweat; that is after a good workout.  It's so cleansing, and it reminds me just how good of workout I've had.

I'm deathly afraid of spiders.  

I don't like my bones touched.  Okay, another one I need to explain.  I don't like the feeling of having anywhere on my body where there's not much "meat" touched.  Areas like elbows, shins, collars, hips.  I feel like I'm going to instantly bruise.  Don't ask.  I have absolutely no idea how that came about!

I've never lived any farther than 20 miles from where I grew up.  And, my older brother is my neighbor.

I crack my knuckles.

Oh, and I'm an April Fool's Baby.  Yes.  Today is my birthday.  And, yes, anything you could ask about a kid growing up having to endure a birthday on April Fool's day, I've pretty much experienced.  But, it's all good.  I think my personality might match that of an April Fool's Baby's would ;o)

Vintage French "April Fish" or April Fool's Day postcard.

Well, that's about all I'm gonna share 'bout myself today.  I know you're probably thinking "thank god!", and how much might have veen TMI!!! lol  Have a great weekend!

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FABRIC EASTER EGGS

My swap eggs are done!  I kinda like 'em :o) 

Wish I'd made more so I could have some for myself.  

I'll be mailing them off to Cindy over at Thimbleprims, and I can't wait to see what I get in return.

I used a pattern I've had for years.  Back then, the pattern company was called Farmyard Creations.  Karla Eisenach was the owner/desinger.  Now the company is called Sweetwater and has branched into designer paper crafting items along with their fabric and patterns lines.  They also have a lovely blog showcasing many of their items.  You should check out both their website and their blog.  Oh, and they have an Etsy store too.

The pattern actually has you create little "creatures" out of the eggs.  A cute ducky and bunny.  I made these little guys . . . oh . . . I bet 15 or more years ago.

For this swap, I made just the egg shapes using some of Amy Butler's fabrics, and embellished them with rick rack, fabric flowers and flat pearls. 

If you would like to try making some of these cute fabric eggs,  Kim at Retro Mama gives you a free tutorial and pattern.  

I can't wait to share the eggs I receive from the swap.  I'm sure they're all going to be fabulous!

A little gift for the Hostess ;o)

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IT'S ALMOST HERE

The official start of

Spring!

I, for one, am soooo ready for the new, fresh rejuvination that comes with the start of Spring.  

Bet quite a few of you are too!

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PILLOW PALOOZA!

Well, maybe not so much a real palooza, but I have been on a bit of a roll making some new throw pillows for the family room.  And, I couldn't wait to get them all finished so I could do this post and use that post title ;o)

 I know, goofy, right?!

Mind you, most of these projects have been in wings for a riduculous amount of time, and it's not like they're really "all that" as far as facniness or even originality, but they're done.  

YAY!!!  

And considering for the past few months, I've not been the least bit motivated to do anything around the house, I'm just thrilled I finally got 'em done!

The two above were inspired by my bloggy friend,   Lisa from Pickles and Cheese.  That girl stencils everything.  I mean everything!!!  Her family better keep one eye open . . . she may stencil them if they sit still too long! LOL

I used painter's canvas dropcloth for the stenciled side.  I  stenciled the design using fabric paint and a cheap stencil from Michael's.  Super-duper easy.

Couldn't decide which fabric to use for the backs of those two senciled pillows, so I used both.  Aren't they great?  I love them!  Sewed in some black cording when I pieced the front and back together, and in     quick work created two pretty cute pillows.

This next fabric I purchased almost a year ago to make pillows.  I know you've all seen this script fabric all over, but I think it's neat.

 These next couple pillows were made using decorater/upholstery fabric samples that Son No. 2's girlfriend's Mom {phew. . . could you follow that???} rescued from the cutest little home decor store she works at part time.  The store's owner was going to toss them in the trash, and she saved them knowing I sew.  What a fabulous score for me! Thanks, Dawn ;o)

 The larger button pillow was pieced using one of the fabric samples and more painter's canvas dropcloth.  

Above is just a smidge of the fabric samples she gave me.  There are so many great patterns and textures. The sizes of these samples are 13"x17".  

I have in mind some great projects for many of these sample pieces.   However, with my track record lately for starting and completing projects, who knows if any of them will get done!

Now, I will have to tell you that living in a house full of men, all these pillows I just finished and others that were made over the years, end up all over the floor.  When they want to stretch out and relax on the sofas watching TV, they use one for their head and all the others get tossed on the floor.  OYE!!!  So all day I'm picking pillows up off the floor.

 Men!!!

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