happy thanksgiving swappers.

happy thanksgiving swappers.

alas, i finally uploaded.

stupid face, but super cute hat and matching wristwarmers.

awesome clutch, with skull fabric inside.
I also got an eyepatch, some skullie tissues, and an AWESOME kit to make some baby overalls with pirate fabric already cut and ready to roll(for future piratey baby).

this is my entry.. If I had seen the challenge earlier i wouldve also done the same banners with FAITH and LOVE since that is a tattoo on my wish list. (based off of a close Aunt, who recently passed away, favorite bible verse)
for now, HOPE is what I've made.. I hope you enjoy it. The whole thing came from my head, including the font.

Also, just because i took them and dont want them to go to waste, here are pics i took of what i sent to marlie..

took me forever, but here is the loot i recieved from catsprefermarlie

cute tote, and matching wallet/hipslinger thing that has belt loops on back, and 2 magnets to remind me:)

a green hoodie with quote iron-on on.. can you see the quote??
THANKS again marlie!

my loot!



Awesome day of the week patterns, and super cute headbands that are SO me..


some kitty fabric, super cute coasters and my first needlebook! which i was in need of, how did you know lori?? perfect colors, btw.


A nice tote-ish bag that has skully fabric inside!


MY FAVORITE PART.. my birthday gift! Lori is such a good date and friend. these are perfect color, softness, warmth everything. and i love the homemade card<3


Bear inspecting the new kitty in the house.. little does he know it is NOT his toy.


Action shot because one of my new headbands perfectly matched my outfit yesterday, so it went immediately on my head!

THANKS AGAIN LORI! you are a rock star.

http://www.lamafoundation.org/images/om-mannedisplay.jpg
This is most definitely my first tattoo, going on my inner right wrist, in red.
Translated (roughly) : Hail to the Jewel of the Lotus or The Sound of Harmony in All Enlightened Beings
Saying this chant aloud is supposed to bring peace and joy, not to mention I think it's gorgeous. The second translation which I came across a few years ago resounds deeply with me, as I cherish the zen and calm I find in life through soft-belly meditation and introspection, but also because music is my lifeblood!!

This is one of the most beautiful things in the world to me:
http://www.geocities.com/incu3602/tattodesign6.jpg
Translated (roughly) : Hail to the Jewel of the Lotus
I'd like to get it either in between my shoulder blades, or on my hip.
Now, not to be a stalker, but Brandon Boyd of Incubus has both of these tattoos, and I'm a huuuuge fan of his. I'd been looking into Tibetan chants before I realized that he had them, but I thought the fates were slapping me in the face with a biiiig thumbs up on this one
More info --> http://www.helptibet.com/mantra/mantras.html

Let me know what you guys think!

om mani padme hum is on me forever..


i let the tattoo artist design it, he has done many a lotus in his time.
anyway, I say go for it!

ALSO, i want more ink.. Id like a tribute to my aunt who has passed away.. a strawberry with a banner saying "hope, faith, love",  an anchor, possibly with mermaid wrapped around? something about "homeward bound", Ive also thought about getting a portrait of my kitty Pickles. And my fiancee wants to get inked wedding rings.. Id rather have something matching thats NOT on my finger..

get ready for these pics..

my skully stuff, adorable sparkly stocking, GREAT hat which i wore at work today even though its not even december.. on the back it says "Birthday Girl" because my b-day is christmas, and the cutest pouch for concealing feminine products..

a sweet lantern soap dispenser, real mistletoe, a set of awesome alphabet stampers(im a stampin fool), and some embroidery supplies!(Ive been trying to teach myself)

my new glorious pendant.. i have NO idea how this thing is made but its sweet.

Bear says thank you!

Pickles is still high from his kitty crack, i mean organic catnip filled stockings! LOL, he went NUTS btw.

My favorite part, excuse the stupid face. this was a super creative idea and i love it.
THANK YOU LAFEMMEFATALE!!



 

my pirate tin, from veganxwater