TUSAL ~ February 2012

 Another month has flown by again, here's my TUSAL update for this month.

There's a little bit more in there than last month... actually, quite a bit!  At least compared to what it had been for so long...  The only thing that's seen the light of day this month has been the hubby's stocking, but we're making progress!  I'm excited about this one, it's coming along nicely.  But that's what happens when there's actually stitching being done :)

I ordered myself a little stash enhancement a few days ago and I cannot wait for it to come so I can share!  I'm so excited about this order, and do you know what the best part about it is?  It was FREE!  Yup, that's right ~ 100% free.  I paid for it with PayPal gift cards I earned through Swagbucks and Superpoints...  if you're interested in learning about these two sites feel free to send me an email, my address is in my profile.  They're fun and are helping me add to that ever growing to-do list!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, your visits make me smile!

Playing around

Just playing around with Hipstamatic a little bit, trying to decide which settings are my favorite :) Now I'm going to cozy up and stitch for a while. I hope you're having a great weekend!

A Blanket for Baby

Well of course the grandson of a crocheter had to have a blanket of his own too!  There was a little sneak peek a little while back when Chance was introduced, but now it's time for a proper post!

 

Gingham Baby Blanket ~ pattern here

Red Heart Soft Touch

And to show you how very long it took me to post this...

Almost six months already... wowzers!

Hair Massacure 2012

Well, it's time for what is turning into the Annual Hair Massacure update!  Here is my little man's story...

And a HUGE thank you to everyone who supported Ethan with his fundraising efforts this year.  He collected an amazing $1,181 in pledges!  And it looks like he may have a partner in crime for next year... thanks Dad! ;o)

Ethan, we are so proud of you young man, well done!

xxoo

Halloween Costume

There was a lot of blogging I missed last year... some really fun stuff too!  Here's a photo of the project that started the duct tape obsession around these parts!

I think this was our funnest Halloween costume to date!  It won me a prize at the office and Jocelyn received a lot of attention when we were out Halloween night, cars honking and people pointing from across the way "cool costume!".  It was so funny since she is definitely not the type of girl that enjoys being the center of attention...  she quickly let us know that she will be dressing up as "something boring" for next Halloween.  I suggested maybe a turtle from the way she was trying to hide her head in that box when people were noticing her!

TUSAL ~ January 2012

It's the new moon, so that means it's time for the TUSAL update!  And there's ORT's to show, so that means there's been stitching!

It's a pretty grainy picture...  I couldn't get a good one between somebody's fingerprints on the lens, dark light and then finally my batteries died in the camera, so this is what we got.  I emptied my TUSAL container on January 1 this year, I decided I needed a fresh start!  The only piece I've been working on has been the hubby's stocking and making some definite progress too.  Maybe, just maybe, it will be done this year??

It's Hair Massacure time again!

Some of you may remember last year when my daughter Jocelyn decided to participate in a local charity event called Hair Massacure...  well this year my son Ethan decided it's his turn and has set a fundraising goal of $500! 

Ethan has dyed his hair pink and will be shaving his head in support of this great cause on February 3rd!

If anyone would like to help Ethan achieve his goal, please visit his donation page here. He thanks you very much for your support :)

Oh My Goodness!

Is that cross-stitch???

Finally!

Be Happy

I saw this picture on Facebook today.  These words spoke to me at a time that they were definitely needed...  isn't it funny how that happens?

Yet another bag :)

My daughter and I are making these for her daycare workers. We found Christmas duct tape at Michaels and went to town! Neither one of us were as happy with this one as the others... The tape wouldn't stick nicely, I don't know if it was just a crappy roll or not, but nonetheless I think they'll be pleased. Especially when they get to the banana bread she's making to put inside!