Pluggin’ Along and Loving It!

This has been a whirlwind week! Work was crazy, my husband had cataract surgery and I started a horrific cough last night. My hubby woke me up and asked me to go get a drink of water….I must have woke him up with my coughing. I don’t have time to be sick….who does? Right?

I have been steadily working on my projects. This is a tote I made for a Craftster Swap. I have one more Christmas Scarf Completed. I have finished up my Craftster Swap items, I am approx. 40% complete on Mom’s ‘ghan and I have started a CAL with a co-worker on a shawl. Our shawls will be our contribution to Project Ridgecrest.

This weekend I plan to fuse pendants for consignment, work on ‘ghan and shawl, put together earrings and CLEAN my house..LOL. I gotta fit in grocery shopping somewhere. My husband wants to tour the Street Of Dreams at Bella Colina in Orlando this weekend (Read about Street of Dreams here: http://www.streetofdreams.com/Orlando,%20Fl_2006.htm) These are multi-million dollar homes. He has Free Tickets (yes you gotta pay..geez) and he wants me to go look at these places….what! Is he trying to make me depressed and upset. My 16 y/o son says if we can’t live in one then he don’t want to see ‘em. The boy has a point. Oh well, I gotta squeeze Bella Colina in Sunday. I’ll make the most of it. Hey, I bought lottery tickets. Wouldn’t that be a hoot if I won….I would have my happy arse up in Bella Colina living the high live in no time.

I want to Thank Everyone who have responded to Project Ridgecrest so far. I have had a tremendous outpouring of generosity and I truly appreciate it. If you wish to Adopt a Senior for Christmas..email me at peddlintreaures@yahoo.com and I will send you my addy.

So I’m just pluggin’ along and loving it!

Happy Crafting.

Donna

Project Ridgecrest

Wow it’s been awhile since I sat down and updated this blog! So sorry about that but Crafting and Swapping have been so much fun that I seem to have forgotten my blog duties!

I would like to introduce what I am calling “Project Ridgecrest” and I am asking for help.

How it starts: My mom is a resident of Ridgecrest Nuring and Rehab in DeLand, Florida. I see my mom daily as the facility is 5 min. from my home. Over the past year I have noticed some residents that have no family come visit or take care of their personal needs. I came up with an idea to try and make sure every resident at the facility get a Christmas Gift. I have enlisted the help of 2 of my co-workers and the plan has now been set in motion.

The Plan: I contacted the facility as received permission to try and collect 100 Christmas Gifts for the needest. I did not receive any personal info. The facility also has an Employee Christmas Program where the employees adopt a Senior for Christmas. They thought that if I could collect 100 gifts, that would be great.

What’s Needed: I am officially putting this out in CyberWorld to ask for donations for “Project Ridgecrest”. Since I have no personal info regarding residents, the gifts should be generic. Examples are: Personal Hygiene Products, blankets, socks, slippers, candy, decorations for their rooms, puzzles, books, sweaters, Music CD’s, games, Arts and Craft Supplies, etc. A handcrafted item would be awesome!!

My Personal Message: I know this may be alot to ask especially since you do not know me personally. All I can tell you is this..I am quite serious about this project. I see these people everyday and I see how they yearn for visits, have next to nothing and the staff are their only contact. I want to give something back. The elderly are so interesting. I have heard stories of the War, being overseas, how they used to go dance to the Big Band Sounds, where they lived, about their lives. It touches me so deep. So…..if you would like to contribute to this project please email me at: peddlintreasures@yahoo.com. I will send you my mailing address. If you would like to wrap your gift, that would be great. I did plan to wrap everything up so if it’s pre-wrapped, that would be a big help. I would like to have as much as I can get collected by December 16th, 2006. We plan to make a BIG entrance before Christmas to deliver everything and take pics. I will then post the pics of the big day here on my blog.

Thanks so much! I appreciate everyone’s consideration and deeply appreciate your kindness!

Donna

Back in the Swing of Things

After a rough week both personally and professionally I feel like I’m back in the swing of things. My hubby and I enjoyed a day of motorcycle riding yesterday. We rode in a benefit ride for a young man whose life was taken last year in a car accident. He was on his motocycle and he was broadsided by a 16 y/o driver who had a car load of kids with her. He left 2 young sons behind. All the proceeds from the ride will go to his children’s trust funds. It was a beautiful day and we rode approx. 150 miles. We had nice company and had a great lunch. It was nice to get out for a bit.
 
 

The pendant pictured above was a custom order for a lady at work. Last weekend I was uninspired….this weekend the fresh air has given me new life. I have several projects in the works. I am crocheting again and have almost completed my scarf. Pics to come soon!

Happy Crafting!

Donna

The Sqaures Have It

This is one of my newest pendants. The colors gel together wonderfully. I didn’t fuse this past weekend, this pendant came from the runs I did weekend before last. I just didn’t have the desire to fuse this weekend. I have found that I just can’t work with glass if I’m not in the mood. This past weekend I just worked around the house, went on a motorcycle ride with my husband; I feel I neglect him sometimes as I am usually so busy with my projects. I stenciled a tote bag, made some earrings and a bracelet and crocheted. I have recently started to crochet after a long haitus – since the 7th grade….and that was a long time ago.

We rode over the the Mall and I purhased the Stitch and Bitch Happy Hooker Book and refreshed my memory on crochet. I started a couple of easy projects. I started a scarf in Black and Orange yarn I found on sale and I also started a dish cloth. I had forgotten how to double crochet but it’s like riding a bike…it does come back to you.

This pendant is curently For Sale. Here is the link for the details:
http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=476837

Thanks and Happy Crafting!

Donna

It’s Swappin’ Time!

If you like Craft Swaps and would like to join one I am hosting 2 different Swaps on 2 different sites. The first one is for Etsy Sellers. It is the “Be My Partner” Swap. So if you are an Etsy Seller get in on this one. Sign-ups end 9/16. Here’s the link to the thread introducing the Swap: http://www.etsy.com/forums_topic.php?thread_id=27213

The 2nd Swap is on Swap-bot and is for anyone! It’s the “Word Association Swap”. Here is a link for info about this swap: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/865

Come Join the Fun!

Happy Crafting!

Donna

In the Spirit of Halloween

This is the time of year I start crafting for Halloween. I love Halloween. It has to be my 2nd favorite Holiday (if you consider it one) of the year. My first choice is Christmas. I really get into the decorating and love to hand out candy to the Trick-0-Treaters.

This is my FIRST stencil project of the season. Actually my FIRST stencil project ever. It is still under construction. I am planning to add some bats along side the pumpkin and on the back of the bag I plan to add some spiders. Stenciling is fun….just another craft I’m gonna get addicted too….my husband is rolling his eyes.

I have also added a new Fused Glass Pendant to celebrate the Season. Check it out: http://www.etsy.com/view_item.php?listing_id=450315

Stay tuned for more Halloween and Fall Projects!

Thanks!
Donna
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