Jelly Telly

I know that some of you are going to roll your eyes (Jason). But, I think that this is a great idea. I am always looking for quality programing for my kids and, most of the time, we resort to videos that they have watched a million times. Jelly Telly is providing multiple programs that will change each day. The best part is that you use it for a month and see how much you use it and how much it is worth to you. Then you set your own subscription fee.
Check out Jelly Telly.

Melvin Update

Someone asked me for an updated picture of Melvin. He is growing like crazy! Last week he was declawed and neutered. He was in the hospital for 3 days. Now, he is running around like a crazy cat!
When the vet first checked him out, he said "I hope you like a talker. It looks like he has some Siamese in him." Well, he was right. This cat talks all of the time. I think he thinks that we can understand him.

Lots of Links to Cool Free Stuff

I am always on the lookout for new projects and it helps if the tutorials or patterns are available for free. Yep....I am cheap and I admit it.
Today, I thought I'd share some great links that I have found.

mmmcrafts has some great stuff on her blog.
Check out this cutie! I love the monkey and the pattern is free!
And this charm tree card. I already made this one for a friend.





This sewing machine cover is great! I will need to make one of these for mine when I am not busy using it to sew bags.





I am not sure where I would put these, but they would be great for picnics or sporting events.







Sandi Henderson gives a great tutorial on how to cut bias tape or piping.

Heather Bailey is giving away a pattern for her square pincushion. She is also releasing some great patterns in the next couple of weeks.



The Totable Towel from Anna Maria Horner will be a great addition for next summer. I don't think I'll get to it in the next few months.

Have you met my friend Jodi?

I know, I know you are asking yourself Jodi? Who is Jodi? I don't think you have ever mentioned her before.
Well, I thought it was time you formally met. And to answer your other question....Yes, I do have other friends, but I tend to talk to Jodi the most. We have kids the same age, similar crafty interests, and I work with her for her event business.
Jodi is highlighted on The Smart Planner today. So, you see, I am not the only one who thinks that she is great at what she does. And you know the best part of it all, if you ask her, she is just doing what she loves and gives a lot of the credit to her vendors and staff. She doesn't even know how good she is.
So, today, I thought I'd tell everyone for her. She teaches me stuff all of the time, gives me constructive criticism when I need it and loves me no matter what. Thanks for being such a good friend.

Flower Girl Bag ---- Check!

I am working my buns off. I set a goal for myself of completing at least half of the bags for the next wedding by the end of this weekend. I have a way to go, but tonight I completed the flower girl bag. I try to make the flower girl bag fit the age of the little girl. The last wedding she was very little. This little girl is about 7. I tried to make this one more like the bags that the big girls will get. I added the tie closure to help keep this one closed.
Whatcha think?

And the winner is.....

quitecontrary1977!

I asked the random number generator to generate the winner and it chose number 5. That is quitecontrary1977.

Please forward me your mailing address and I will get a package of goodness to you in the next week or so.

Thanks all for playing along. Please pass on the word about my blog and I will hold additional giveaways in the future.

Weekend with Papa and Mimi

I spent the weekend up north at my parents with the little girls. Now that they can swim, they never get out of the water. Claire spent 5 hours in the water on Saturday. We spent time with friends, sat on the beach, and went to the local ice cream shop for "the biggest cones in the north."
I didn't get enough comments on the giveaway post, but I will still give something away this week. Stay tuned.
And for you moms out there, my parents decided to keep the kids for a few days. Now I have no excuse for not getting stuff done.