BEE HAPPY SWAP GOODIES

I've been so busy lately I almost forgot about posting my swap goodies. My partner was Dee at http://icehousecrafts.blogspot.com. Amy from Bumble Bee Lane put the swap on. 

There was yummy strawberry jam that Dee made herself, three sunflowers, a cute little basket, three adorable bees,  a  magnet and a buzz on in sign. I loved everything. Make sure you check out her blog. She is so talented.

Here is what I sent Dee. She has more pictures posted on her blog at http://icehousecrafts.blogspot.com. Thanks Amy for putting on the swap. Sure wish I could be in the next one, but I am way too busy getting out gardens ready for the garden tour we are putting on July 14. I will post some garden pictures in the coming weeks.

What's Blooming Here

Yes, I'm still around. Lately my time is spent outside working in my flowers. I've been potting up lots of plants for the citywide garage sale. We always do real well selling our plants. Here are pictures of just a few that are blooming now. I will post more pictures later.

White primrose

Pink for-get-me-not

Pink primrose

Purple and white iris

Pink Columbine

Weigela Bush

Pink Dianthus and Johnny jump ups

Pink Lupine

The little blue flowers are a type of Veronica, top left is Spurge, and bottom left is moneywort.

Batchelor Buttons

Columbine

MY SWEET LIBERTY SWAP GOODIES

I recently participated in a swap put on by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My partner was Sara from Salmon Falls Prims. Here's what she sent. She sent so many nice goodies. All are her own designs and her husband helps make them. The small item on top of the box is a recipe holder. I had looked at some of Sara's creations on her etsy site. I told her that the recipe holder was a neat idea and so she sent it to me. Wow! How lucky am I. I just love all of these wood creations.The wallhanging with the flowerpot and the bird on it is so adorable.

Look at the cute pillows she made. She said she doesn't sew but I think they look great. She even sent recipes.

Thank you so much Sara for all of the wonderful goodies. I'm sure I will find places to display everything. Here is a photo of what I sent Sara.

Make sure you visit Sara's blog too at http://salmonfallsprims.blogspot.com. She has a wonderful blog to visit. She has also put more photos on her blog of what I sent her. Thanks Amy for putting on these swaps. The next swap is Flowers, Birds and Bumble Bees. It will be so much fun. If you haven't already, head on over to http://bumblebeelanecottage.blogspot.com to sign up.

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Hope everyone has a nice Easter.

HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S EVERYONE

Hope everyone is having a great day!

SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU SWAP GOODIES AND OTHER NEWS

I recently participated in the bunny swap that Amy from Bumble Bee Lane put on. My swap partner was Linda from Country Pickins.

There is a ceramic bunny and eggs, a larger bunny whos name is Barley, a towel, prim bag filled with yummy candle melts and recipe cards. And that's not all.

Here's some candles, wooden scoop, candle mat and cute pot. And there's still more.

Linda knows I love to garden so she sent me Dahlia bulbs and seeds. Can't wait to plant them. There was also these cute little Knome pokes. Thanks so much Linda. You really spoiled me. I love everything.

Here is what I sent to Linda. You can see more pictures on her blog at http://countrypickins.blogspot.com

Here's a basket I did for a raffle at a benefit for my neighbor. I made a table runner, bunny, mug rugs, pincushion, birdhouse, pillow and bodywarmer.

Here's some new bunnies that I made. I have them for sale here in town at The Blue Awning. Thanks so much Amy for putting on the swap. I'm looking forward to doing the next one which is a Sweet Liberty Swap. You can sign up for the swap on Amy's blog at http://bumblebeelanecottage.blogspot.com

BUMBLE BEE LANE IS HAVING ANOTHER SWAP

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Amy at Bumble Bee Lane is having a Sweet Liberty Swap.
For any of you that have done Amy's swaps before you know they are lots of fun. If you haven't done so already head on over to Amy's blog at Bumble Bee Lane. You can sign up until March 16.

THE EASTER BUNNY WAS EARLY THIS YEAR , PINKEEPS AND FLOWERS

The Easter Bunny decided to visit us early this year.

Isn't he cute. He stopped by after we received all that snow on Wednesday. I think there was close to a foot of snow.

Here is a heart pinkeep that I recently made. This can be purchased here in town at The Blue Awning.

I also made these pinkeeps. I purchased the teapot and mug from Goodwill and made them into the pinkeeps. The zinc lid I picked up at an estate sale. You can also purchase these pinkeeps at The Blue Awning.

Here is the primrose that my husband gave me for Valentine's Day. It is such a pretty color.

Here is my Amaryllis. I planted the bulb the end of December and it was blooming for Valentine's Day. It wasn't supposed to bloom until closer to Easter but I had it in a really warm room and it grew like a weed.

This was the first bloom. It had three more blossoms after this one started blooming. They were all this dark red color.

COME SMELL THE ROSES

Since it's almost Valentine's Day I thought it would be the perfect time to show everyone some of our roses that bloomed last summer. Here's the stepping stone that I have near my roses.

I really like this one.

Isn't this a pretty one?

This is an old timey looking one.

This is my favorite one.

This one is so dainty.

Too bad Valentine's Day wasn't in the summer. I would pick roses for  everyone. Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day.

MY WINTER SWAP GOODIES

Recently I participated in a winter swap put on by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane.  My swap partner  was Sandi from  The Primitive Skate. She was very generous. Here is what she sent. The stuffed heart she made from a quilt scrap, stained it and put a rusty key on it. She also made the gingerbread.  She said that she only knows the basics of sewing but I think that she did a wonderful job. In the bag are salt dough hearts and gingerbreads that she also made. She grunged up the tea lights and candle. She is so talented. There also was a cute card with a heart cut out of it. But there is more.

Here's a wooden flower and chicken that she painted.  I just love these. There are cinnamon bun and french vanilla melts that she purchased, a couple of my favorite scents. But thats not all.

Look there's more. There is a cute journal with a picture of a key on it and look at those measuring spoons.  Sandi purchased those at a thrift store and painted apples on the bottom of them cause she knows I like apples. Those I will be hanging up in my kitchen. And the last thing was the paper mache box that Sandi painted, sanded, stained and put that cute label on it. Thanks so much Sandi for all of the treasures. I love everything.

Here is a photo of what I sent Sandi for the swap. You can see more photos if you head on over to The Primitive Skate. Thank you Amy for putting on the winter swap. Amy is putting on another swap called Some Bunny Loves You Swap. If you haven't signed up already hurry on over to Bumble Bee Lane and sign up. It is so much fun. I can't wait to get started on the new swap.

GIVEAWAY WINNER

A big thank you to all who participated in my giveaway. I have gotten so many nice comments and so many new followers. Can't believe that I have almost 200 followers already. I am already thinking about my next giveaway that I will probably do in March. So the moment you have all been waiting here has arrived. The winner of my giveaway is Jennifer at Stitchin Thyme. Please email your address to me and I will ship Emma right out for you.Congratulations Jennifer. Sorry there couldn't have been more winners. Keep checking back. There will be plenty more giveaways. Some might be little spur of the moment giveaways just to see who is paying attention. lol. Until next time. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

SO COLD OUTSIDE, BLOOMS INSIDE AND LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR GIVEAWAY

We are having below 0 weather here. My daffodils are already blooming inside. Aren't they pretty. I will be picking the winner tomorrow for my one year blog anniversary so if you haven't signed up yet to win Emma make sure you do tonight yet. Good luck everyone!

FIRST ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY

I can't believe that it has been a year since I started blogging. I started the end of Dec. a year ago. I've been trying to think of what I could make that would be special for my first anniversary. I started looking through all of my patterns and found this one that I have had for many years and always wanted to make and never did. So here is what I came up with. I named her Emma and she measures almost 17" from head to toe. She is holding a love heart that is 5" tall. She needs a good home. The bench is not included.
Here's what you have to do to enter the giveaway.
1. You must be a follower and leave a comment. New followers are welcome but please leave an address in your comment so I know how to contact you  if you should win.
2. For another entry you must post on your sidebar.
3. For a third chance you must write a post about me and my giveaway.
4. For a fourth chance you must like Ginger Creme Hollow on Facebook.
Good luck to everyone. I will pick the winner on Jan. 20, 2012.