I have started and frogged...started and frogged....started and frogged...started and frogged one of my projects. I realize it just may not be in the cards...so I've been focusing my attention on other items, and maybe the next time I pick it up to start again, I won't want to ram my head into a wall. 

Oh man...fav halloween candy...all of them? I don't care much for nuts in my candy....but I'm all about Butterfingers and Smarties...and Gobstoppers, Bottlecaps, Twizzlers...I could really go on. I have a BAD sweet tooth. (really my whole mouth...because I've got fillings in literally EVERY tooth!  )

Still crafting away....I'm having a breakthrough almost finished moment on day 3....and a bunch of other stuff half started laying around to pick up whenever I'm struck with inspiration. I think the best thing about this swap is the ability to use all different kinds of techniques, so if I get frustrated, I can just stop, and move on to something else for awhile. 

That hamburger charm is great! And smittenheart, I notice little handles holding the loot! My son promptly grabbed up half of my whimsies claiming they were his and saying "ooooOOOOOoooo" repeatedly.

I love the gold peas! (at least I hope they're peas) and that little stone mushroom charm!

Looks like we're just waiting for a package to get overseas and this swap will be wrapped up! Thanks for making my first time organizing so easy guys!

I've hit the ground running. Got my plans made, and 2 items are even started! Oh my glob, this could be one of my most favorite swaps.

Just hanging around! I got a killer idea for one of my days (haven't decided which since I just came up with the project!) And I'm pretty stoked, because I'm using something that I've been staring at on a daily routine for about 8 months. So finally, inspiration struck!

Yoki in pearls! I used to have a beardie named Artemis. That is too cute. I don't even watch Dr. Who and I love that tardis tin!

What great packages! I love those quilled magnets, those handmade cards are gorgeous, and the scrabble/domino pendants are so rad! I received from lindyv the other day, and I just loved my jar. I must preface this by informing you all that upon opening this, my 3 1/2 year old son thought he was welcome to the party, so literally EVERY tiny dinosaur, the army guys, and this cute boombox dog toy all got confiscated. Along with him spilling a little container of gold sequins EVERYWHERE. It was such a great way to start my whismy package.

There was so much stuff that I would have had to take about 30 pics just to highlight everything in groups!


A glass bottle, "glass" slipper, wooden beehive (in love with it!), cow, pink gun, a golden gate bridge (unknown to her that San Fran is one of my all time favorite places!) and a cute painted animal (that I'm going to say is a cross between a giraffe and a wild dog..but oh so cute!)




A cute pink cassette tape cat, ice cream cone liners, cupcake cups, wooden sea shells, an owl eraser/pencil topper, a princess bead & mini plastic tiara, & some sweet lisa frank-ish stamps



A shot of stuff in the "jar" (a wooden oval shaped box) That green thing is a little metal birdhouse, some rad 'crocheted by:' tags, block letters, and various mini pens and cardboard boy.




A sock monkey cross stitch kit and a pompon maker!



A little box of buttons (which I have a sick obsession/collection of), a great little needle threader tool (the packaging is awesome), a 1" square canvas, and a rhinestone bee.



elements to spell out 'bacon'. They're magnets. I adore them.


A rad mushroom needle book, a little day of the dead skelly, and a felt bacon hoopla!



A shot of some more stuff. I didn't realize the plate was covered (probably one of my favorite items) it's a darling little vintage plate.




And a shot of the lid. This box was painted by Glenda in 2005. Thank you Glenda, for donating your box to a thrift store, so I could receive it.

Thanks again lindyv!

Oh my gosh, a zombie gnome?! That's ridiculously rad! I received from Ceda, yesterday. She stalked me good!



First off, I love getting letters/notes with my package. It's a thing. I've saved every one from every swap I've been in. I think this might be my favorite one I've ever received! (and that's not even my thing!



The most awesome, amazing felt badge. I love it! The colors are perfect, and her stitching is so clean. Thanks so much, Ceda!

Wow, I'm coming back to so much awesome stuff! I had to detach from the computer yesterday, because I had a ridiculously long day at work staring at a computer screen, and although Craftster is so much fun, I just couldn't bring myself to even turn on my computer when I finally got home. I usually get my posting done during down time at work, but yesterday there was NO down time. :/ But I'm loving all that I'm seeing. And Lindy, I love my package. I took some pics this morning and will for sure be posting tonight. I have a lot of catching up to do!

I've really had fun with all you guys, and no flakers! This has seriously been a great swap.

I'm glad you like it Ceda! Like I said, jewelry is a little out of my comfort zone, but it was totally fun doing it. And I've become OBSESSED with shrinky dinks. Why have I never used them before?!?! I'll be posting pics of my package tonight when I get home from work.