Catching up

Hello out there! I have some catching up to do. Below you will find the rest of the "Hippity Hop" swap items that I received for swap.

Day 8: A lovely hanging picture by Stephanie Rojas. (we all hope she has a site for us to visit one day soon!!!) It is very nice w/a vintage pic w/layers of paper and pink tinsel at the bottom...and sparkly embellishments! (the photo has a lovely was finish)

Day 9: from Dolly (www.frommycherryheart.blogspot.com) She made this beautiful vintage looking box w/glitter accents on the top..just the right sparkle and some candy treats inside! Go visit Dolly's blog, she is a sweatheart! (most of you know of her by now!)
Day 10: Brought to you by Jessi at scrappyjessi.blogspot.com.
It is a lovely collection of colorful cards..they remind me of ATC's. w/Easter embellishments and
pretty ribbons!
Lastly...Day 10 was from Bristol (cottagebythe river.typepad.com). She made a cute easter basket w/the handle wrapped in pink ruffled ribbon...the basket has glitter all over it and a vintage pic on the front...inside is a very cool egg!
I want to say a big thank you to Heather (www.boobyfish.blogspot.com) for hosting the swap and also to Donna (undertheredroof.typepad.com) for helping organize and shipping out our stuff. We had such a great group of girls, so fun, sweet, and talented! Thanks a bunch!
and since posting/uploading pics takes soooo long, I must be on my way....ttfn
and goodnight for now Carol

Easter, the Son has Risen

HAPPY EASTER TO YOU ALL!!



He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed! (I saw a great saying..it is not about the bunny, it's about the LAMB)


I stayed up way too late again, but had to complete the decorating and baskets for Easter. We had a nice church service. Followed by: Our second Easter egg hunt outback...which included 2 of the youngest and granddaughter

Why were these children trying to climb the garage walls? (the stone faced walls that Honey just put up end of summer...that may become loosened by egg hunting climbing girls)

Because "Honey" thought it would be great to watch the kids wonder how to get them when they are up so high...they will try anything!

My oldest, granddaughter's mama...watches on


Some more...2:00 AM Easter decorating


Loved the blue chickies in Easter baskets...cool colors



And yes, we colored eggs this weekend

What did you do today? We had an early Easter dinner with my brother and his son. Ham, potato casserole, pineapple bake, corn, applesauce, rolls...yum. We did not make dessert as we were going to my sis-in-law's for dessert later.
After dinner we got out "Ressurection Eggs" (decided to complete them, as some pieces were missing, and will do them with the family each year as the little ones are getting older...sob,sob)
It was nice to have brother there to take part...as he is not familiar with them at all. (Ask me about how to make them if interested) You have 12 eggs and open one at a time with a different item/verse in each one about Easter....the last Egg is the best...it is Empty......He Has Risen!!!!

Soon the kids will be back at school..off tomorrow yet. So sad and hard to get back into routine (I know..what routine? I try, honest, somehow). Just had to stay up late one more night (it is now midnight again..if these photos would load quicker..that is what takes me so long for each photo..any tips??) to say Happy Easter and show you how we celebrated our day...Even took a nice walk w/honey tonight too!
HAPPY EASTER FROM THE CAMPBELL'S

May you know the joy and hope that Easter brings as I leave you with this:
"We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but no abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the Life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

More Hippity Hop Swap Gifts

Our Swap countdown continues with
DAY -4- By Nola Wedlake (she doesn't have a blog..but she needs one!!)
It is a lovely mini bag scrapbook w/lots of pretty color, glitter and Ribbons!














Day -5- A precious bunny box w/bunny & eggs on top and lovely pastel colors & yes, topped w/glitter, another fine addition
by Jennifer (acharminglife.blogspot.com)














Day -6- was pretty necklace w/a sweet stitched bunny on one side (you cannot see, but the top is raised like a jewel on this side!)



With this on the back...great job Michele
(lifeonthisgoodday.blogspot.com)










Day -7- was my turn, my banner creations....I barely made it since I obsessed about colors of eggs and designs and must have cut out 100 or more ovals to get them just right. I made my first pattern and then tried to scan all the little bunnies and birds and "Happy Easter" banner separately and had to touch them all up along w/making each bunny dress painted different and bowl and background and you name it...why can't I just do simple???? Maybe because I was artistically deprived for so many years....(i went ga-ga, yeah that's it) But it is always nice to create for other true crafters!




























And here they are, well there was 11 altogether and so worth it all to receive in return the art and talent of others





Be sure to check out these gals blogs and see more treasures.







HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!

AND even somehow fit in this little gals birthday party on Sunday.
oh, can't they stop growing so fast, they are breakin my heart!




Good evening and God Bless!
hugs,
Carol

"Hippity Hop" Easter Swap Countdown & More

I am still struggling with how to get these photos placed where they need to be! I thought I had it figured out how to move them around and now they are jumping like some kinda bunnies! How fitting for these swap photos.
As you can see (wherever these things show up) I opened my fun package last Thursday and waited until Friday to begin. Yes, it has taken me this long to get through the weekend w/b-day parties attended and to be given (1) along w/sleepovers and what-nots.
Seeing all of these treasures suddenly made me have difficulty waiting and there was a day (or two) when I simply could not control myself and had accidently, slightly ripped open a package and had to finish that, to reveal another hand made gift.




DAY -1-
Wrapped so nicely w/a pink polka-dot and brown bow (had to hold back dd12 from stealing said ribbon) was A wonderful papier mache bunny from a vintage-style chocolate mold from Cathy Nash, complete w/hand made easter grass from crepe paper,


and sprinkled w/some mica glitter (we love glitter)

along with glittered leaves & vintage paper flowers. Thank you Cathy!
(tadpolesandteacups.blogspot.com)











Day -2- Brought thise nice little two-sided charm from Amy.


It has vintage Easter pictures on each side.











It is very delicate and nice! Can't wait to hang it somewhere w/some pretty ribbon.
You can find Amy at: craftingbycandlelightblogspot.com
Thank you Amy!



Day -3- has brought a sparkly easter bunny by Teresa.
You can find her at plumwatercottage-evansville.blogspot.com
This sweet bunny is made out of papier mache and pastel colors.



And yes, we LIKE glitter. (we could just roll in it sometimes!!hee)
















And so, stay tuned the next few days for more "swap" fun. I had actually vowed not to do another swap w/more than one day attached to it, but really, I TAKE THAT BACK (don't tell my hubby). It was worth every minute of obsessing about those hundred eggs that I cut out and color matching for each project and detailing each little bunny girl and painting all those bowls for the eggs and glitter everywhere and birdies and more glitter and a banner too and.....well you know, we just can't help ourselves. Creating is just flowing in the veins of us all indeed. Can't wait to share more of others works. But you must as it is not 12:25 and we are not talkin lunchtime here girls. These photos were hoppin so much and I was editing "undo" so often that I cannot think anymore (well to make sense that is). If I have learned something it is this: for now on I am not putting more than a couple photos on a post until I ever learn all the tricks to keep yer sanity.
night, night bloggies.....and hugs!
Carol

So many things to do, so little time

Here is what I have been doing...creating, worrying some, getting through illnesses and car troubles and crafting...oh and we have to fit in a birthday party for Cassidy this weekend amidst nonstop appointments and life in general..So, I made some quick invitations too!











To your right is a beautiful "ATC" type creation that I received from Lori from Faerie Window, I am now supposed to make 3 cards to give away myself....that will be in the near future! Stay tuned for that! Lori does such lovely work, very vintage and romantic.








And, here is a sample of some works for the "Hippity Hop Easter Swap" that I so happily completed. We made 11 items (well one for me too!) and shipped them out and soon ours will arrive and we will do the countdown w/our treasures. I will work on finishing my "Easter Basket" Swap this week.


















Wow, how long have I been away. Too long, I wonder what all of my blogging friends are up to? now I will have to visit you all and let you know I am here once again. I was so busy I did not get to post older pics. Here is some of what I had done for Valentine's Day, a Card. I have lots of beautiful vintage images and stuff that I had not had a chance to play with yet.

How have you all been? Probably busy as me! I don't like having such full schedules w/parties,Doctor Apt.,activities..and Stress. Daylight Savings now, here anyways. Maybe I will get more done? (sure)