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Okay- it's still November, so I can still post my Pilgrims.

I was working on these the night before Thanksgiving. I wanted to finish them, and not just end up with  a bunch of Pilgrim-parts floating around waiting for NEXT Thanksgiving. 

I was so proud of myself for finishing them. 

I took them with us for the whole day on Thanksgiving.   We had so much fun!

They were meant for decoration - but there were some special children that fell in love with them. 

Happy "Dachshund" Thanksgiving

There is so much to be thankful at this time of year!!

 

I am thankful for my dachshund!

I am thankful for my loving daughter that made me this thanksgiving plaque!

What's better than ONE thanksgiving plaque?

Two!!!

The other one was for my "doxie-lovin" mother.

Friday Finds

This one made me laugh 

(I think I have even said those words!!)

This website has LOTS of uses for pallets - but I think this one was my favorite.

 

I guess I wouldn't need to use a pallet for this one.  I just love this idea!

Hollandgirl, over on ebay has THE cutest dachshund related Christmas decorations

This one was too cute!!

Ornament Swap

So, I signed up for an ornament swap over at Tuts and Tea Parties.

You are just randomly paired up with someone to swap an ornament (homemade or purchased)

I was paired with someone in Ohio.

 (I don't think I've ever been to Ohio!)

Our ship date deadline is November 22nd.

I finished mine, and I am going to mail it tomorrow during lunch.

I think it turned out very nicely. 

I hope that she likes it.

Here's the free pattern that I used

I'm anxious to see what comes in the mail for me!!

 

  Stay tuned!

Friday Find!

Only One Today!

I just found this .... you might have seen it.... but, it's too cute!!

(for those reading this on your phone)

I have some "Uh-Mason" Volunteers!!

So, WAY back in August I was reading Smashed Peas and Carrots. She had a great idea for a teacher gift for the beginning of school.

Well, I don't have children in school... but, I do head up the children's ministry at my church... and I have some A-MAZING volunteers.

And, I began to think...... 

And, this is what was birthed!!

 I bought 2 packages of mason jar cups - 3 in each

 Then, I spent a couple of weeks trying to collect items with matching colors!

 

 I had fun!  Tic Tacs, Gum,  Drink mix, a clip, lollipop, one even has a pen

I'm giving them out tomorrow.

I hope they know how much I REALLY appreciate them!!!!

Friday Finds

 This is a picture of a give away on

 Thrift.Nest.Sew. that she did back in 2010 - 

It was just too cute.  

One more thing to add to my list for food for Mr. B.

 No pattern here - but it is something that I could make!!

 

Had to post this one.....

CROCHETED CIGS?????

Too Much!!! 

And... what would "Friday Finds" be without a Doxie Pic?

Two Sub-Woofers

American Girl Outfit

My sweet little niece is turning 10 on Saturday!!

I made her sister a sleeping bag 2 weeks ago.

Didn't want to do the same thing!

So, she gets a sweet little outfit!

It turned out better than I had anticipated!

I  hope that she enjoys it!

The Pattern

Working on a Personal Challenge for 2015

I'm in the process of working on a Personal Craft Challenge for 2015.

I am "beyond" proud of myself for sticking with the October Crochet Challenge.

So, let's see if a 30 Day Challenge can somehow morph into a 365 Day Challenge!!!

I am almost embarrassed to say that I have OVER 3,000 pins on my Pinterest.

I don't even think I know what is on there.

So, for the last few days I have been weeding through my crochet/craft boards and actually picking out the things that I TRULY have a desire to make.

While I am typing this, I am thinking about all the recipes that I have, too.

Maybe I should do the same thing..... Either delete them or make them!!

That is my mantra!!!

Keep watch - when 2015 rolls around!!

A Frozen Niece!

 

 My great-niece LOVED her hat!!  I was so happy!!

 

Her mother wouldn't let her wear it for a whole week.
Saving it for Halloween 

 My sweet little Benjamin went to a costume party 

(I don't think he likes to dress up!)

My precious little Indiana!!

And, my sweet little Erik!