PINKEEP GALORE

Well its been a while, but I'm finally uploading and posting the pictures that I have from the awesome pinkeep swap! This was a fun swap and everyone of the girls told me how much they enjoyed it! thank you so much for "playing" girls. I just love seeing what everyone comes up with. Everyone was SO absolutely creative! I had two partners, and they made the sweetest pieces! I know they made them special for me! And I appreciate it soo much.. When my daughter moves out, her room will become my craft studio and then I will have a place to display my sweet pinkeeps! thanks to my partners for the other sweet things they sent me as well!
So on with the show!

This first pinkeep was made for me by the awesome Sherry! I adore it!!

This one was made for me also, but the equally as awesome Amelia.. for some reason both amelia and Sherrie have taken to me! They have both become great blogland girlfriends! and I'm so glad!

These youve already seen, if you follow my blog. I made these for my partners, the blue one went to Amelia and the cranberry and green one went to Sherrie. The one in the middle was my giveaway that went to the also very talented Susie Scott.

I dont know if I posted this picture or not.. I probably did, but this pinkeep I made to go into my vacation in a box swap and it went to Ele.. she loved it. I do think this is my favorite of the ones that I made.
this following piece was made by another sweet blogland friend Jillian.. and it went to Gina. both of these girls are so talented.. I've had the priviledge of swapping with both of them! Talent oozes out of both of them! (well, really out of everyone of these girls!!)

This is the sweet sweet little baby shoe pinkeep gina made for Jillian... What did I tell ya? sweet or what?? (I love that little birdie on the back!)

Now look at this gorgeous piece made by the fabulous Sandy! Sandy you and I need to do a swap I think! this is adorable! Sandys piece went to Cindy. how lucky was she??

the also very creative and talented Cindy made this pinkeep for sandy! Both are amazing!!

Then theres one of my favorite girls of all time.. Barbara.. and she made this awesome cone pinkeep with the sweet little vignette on the base! (look at the bear.. looks like this one should go to me doesnt it!) heres pictures of the front then the back! dont ya just love it? (dont ya just love everyone of them??????!!!!!) We havent heard from Barbs partner yet. but we are eagerly anticipating something wonderful from susan! ( I think she up and left us to go on vacation!! lucky her!! hope shes at the beach somewhere!)

This very awesome pinkeep was made by Kathy for her partner Carol. I have to tell you, I adore this pinkeep. I'm just amazed at the things you girls came up with! And I have to say, everyone is into pinkeeps right now.. they are all over flickr and blogland! (now all of ours are too!)

This very sweet flower pinkeep was made by Carol for Kathy! I love it! ( I love them all really!) and notice the little strawberry piece with it! I'm so glad you joined Carol!!

this next little pinkeep was made by the really fabulous doll artist Fran! (her dolls are exceptional!)
Her piece went to the very lucky Catie ann. I love the colors in this one!

And last but not least! Is a wonderful pinkeep by Catie ann which was sent to Fran! i love how she put the heart on a candle stick holder. Actually I think there were a few done like that! I have to tell you that Catie Ann is one of the most kind hearted people I know! and I seriously mean that!

Girls thanks so much for joining the swap! I seem to have a very faithful little group! I'm glad that you all enjoy the swaps! There are a couple more that I havent recieved pics of, but as soon as I do, I'll post them!
If you guys have any ideas for a swap you want me to host, let me know. I'm thinking we should do something for christmas! last year was the snowman ornament swap.. give me some ideas... I have a couple of my own, but Id love to hear your thoughts!
OK.. i've got some projects to work on.. I'm not making dinner tonight, I really havent felt very good the last couple days.. If I do get hungry later, I'll have a bowl of ice cream, or popcorn.. or maybe even both!!! sounds like a good dinner to me. see I can get away with it now, because Ihave no children that I am totally responsible for feeding! and because my hubby isnt home tonight!
Jen and i had talked about going to see the musical beauty and the beast at ARTPARK tonight, but I really dont feel good enough to go so I shall stay home and work on a project!!
Hope you enjoyed seeing the pinkeeps! have a sweet night!

♥♥AWWWWW! WE WUVS EACH OTHER♥♥

He actually seems to be feeling much better the last few days!

isnt he a sweet pie??

(by the way.. try to take a picture of yourself while your hugging your kitty...not very easy.. I had to take a bunch before I got one I could use!)

Sunday morning church bells ringing!

Sunday morning church bells ringing!

Breakfast on the porch this morning.. that and looking at magazines and a little bit of needle punching! My church is just across the street and I was listening first to the church bells ringing.. calling everyone to come worship together, letting them know that church would be starting and then to the sweet singing and the trumpet and piano.. I havent gone to church in so long.. I never used to miss a week.. its hard to go back when so much time has gone past. I do think about it every weekend, but I just never seem to get there! but I did enjoy my porch this morning..

I have no real plans for today except to work on a needle punch project and do some sewing on an apron Im making for lydia! There is a possibility of a short trip to the lake.. just because I cant get enough of it. I was there for about 4 hours yesterday with my daughter Bethany. she is like me.. (oh god, in sooo many ways...) anyways, she is a beach baby too. cant get enough of the beach and the lake.



we took books and just vegged out. the lake was choppy and full of huge waves that we played in for a long time. my knees got sore and tired from jumping up and twirling around when the big waves came (which is what Bethany and I do in the waves.. Jump and twirl!! I just love the lake and crave to be there.. everyday!! I need a cottage on the lake .. Id be sooo happy there all the time! my husband says I would eventually find something to complain about about it! hmph! what does he know.. He says the days that it smells like dead fish I would be miserable. (OK, he is probably right about that... but I wont admit it to him!) So anyways.... maybe one of my kids will get rich and buy me my sweet little cottage on the lake someday!






I think today if I go there, I'll just go down to the end of the road, instead of to the beach. There is a nice grassy area to put a chair to sit and veg out. Theres a lot of cottages down there. but theres also a public spot. We used to swim there sometimes, but I dont think I can climb down the rocks (a little steep) and the stairs are grown over!

well, thats it for now..I need to go make another cup of tea and then its back to my needle punching on the porch!

(by the way.. Jasper is still not well... :( Im very worried about him. I guess since I have tomorrow off, I should take him back to the vets.. )
next post will be all the pictures of the pinkeeps!

Here are a few Halloween Friends from last year. They are not ready for the ball.. but I thought Id post their pictures to get us in the mood to make a halloween doll!
Meet MR BONES! he is under 3 inches tall and lives in his little pumkin sack. I got really into needle punch a while back and made a whole set of bears in the bags. maybe I'll post pictures of them all one of these days soon.. There are supposed be 12, one for each month, but I never did make one for may! I was going to do one this year, but I guess I was busy with other things.. (probably swaps!)

This is one of my most favorite of my little bears. She is about 5 inches tall with out her hat. I think I named her ESMERALDA! (cant remember for sure though!) I am wanting to make a little black cat for her to go trick or treating with this year. Ive got to order some mohair!! These little friends I actually made a couple years ago. I made two sets of these and gave one set to a dear friend of mine for her birthday. I think I was inspired by DEB CANHAM, who is one of my favorite miniature bear artists. Her bears are so sweet. I have quite a few of them. I didn t name these guys!
This little guy, I sent away to live with Barbara B at 123lavenderlollipoplane for a halloween swap. Ive made quite a few pumpkin head dolls for gifts and also sold a few. I made this little collage box last year at halloween time. I cant wait to dig it out this year. I almost sold it, but then decided I needed to keep it. I had fun making it and I love the cat and pumpkin head dolls.
OK! are we a bit inspired maybe? I have some cute ideas for the dolls I'll be making.
We have a great bunch of doll makers as usual and again I cant wait to see what everyone comes up with! I just love hosting these swaps and getting everyone to make such wonderful pieces of art! I wish I could have everyone for a partner. I usually do take a couple partners, just because I cant help myself!!
I will be emailing each of you girls with your partners.. please be sure to contact them and keep in touch with them through out the swap. Make sure to swap addresses (well duh vivian.. how else will they mail them!) Please make sure to have your doll finished and in the mail by OCtober 10th at the latest. IF you are mailing over seas you may want to mail earlier. The other really important (and selfish) part.. PLEASE email me pictures of your finished doll before you send them off! This way I can post them all at once! I just love doing that!! (I will be posting the pinkeeps in a couple days by the way!)
OK.. as usual.. Im very excieted about this swap! I love seeing what everyone makes and then sharing the pictures with everyone else!
Ok... let the fun begin! Go check your email girls!

Swappers:

Michelle

Grace

Cindy O

Jillian

Nancy

Lori V

Carla

Annie

Amelia

Catie Ann

Emily

Tanya

Randi

Michelle G (no blog but I have her contact information)

LAST CALL...
anyone still interested in the halloween ball doll swap.. this is the last chance to sign up.. email me at vivianneroni@yahoo.com if youre interested. I'll close the swap tomorrow afternoon.

Also.. Pinkeep swappers.. there are only 4 girls left that I havent received pictures of your pinkeeps yet! please send them soon.. I'm just dying to post them all.
sweet dreams all you lovelies!!