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I wasn't pleased with how the tray turned out.  I liked it, but not loved it.  Live and learn I guess.  I decided to still send it because trays are awesome for crafting.  I love mine I got at the salvation army for $1.  I am always getting my fingers into the glossy accents or run out of room for things to dry on - so I put it on there and then tuck it away somewhere -- far away from me.  So I decided to put together a little steampunk box for my partner. Woot Woot. 

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Here is the mystery project #5.   It was my first attempt at embroidery so no laughing at my stitching. :)

Kel

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I finished another project. Yay! Project #5 for the All Home-made swap.  It was something new to me.  I had picked up a kit in the perfect colors that matched the theme for my partner on clearance.  It was like it was calling to me.  I have had it since partners were assigned.  It came out really cute - of course with me there is some imperfection - but I like it.  I think I want to maybe do a little presentation for it to make it a little more special. 

I am not going to show pictures on this one until after she receives the swap.  I want her to have at least one surprise.  I will post pics next week. 

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So Woot Woot!  Happy Dance!  I finally finished this project.  Totally scraplifted from the G45 Blog.  I did make few changes.  I also need to do a little cleanup on the base of the posts - but this baby is done.

I do have to say I really like how it turned out.

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Ok...today was in a funk day.  So I didn't accomplish a lot today. However project 4 that was 50% done is now 75% done and project 5 went from 80% to 95% done.  I just have the final touches and it is complete.  I have to let what I did today dry overnight. 

Have you ever seen a project on pinterest or a blog and said - oh I can do that?  I did.  I am doing it too.  May not be as perfect, but it is looking good.  However, it was not as simple as I thought it would be - it wasn't difficult either.  There were just a lot of steps to the project that I didn't think about at the time.  Would I do it all over again given the opportunity to go back - heck ya'.  Although it has it's own imperfections, I absolutely love it. (I have come to the realization I am just an imperfect crafter and that is okay with me because you can tell that I put time, effort, thought, and love into my projects - sometimes even blood, sweat, and tears - lol). 

Tomorrow I might even start project 6.  I probably will not get to my suitcase until Saturday.  My biggest fear in all of this is getting it all shipped without falling apart.  I may have to have our shipping department help me because I want to make sure that the glass block doesn't break and/or doesn't crush the other items.  I am excited to be almost done.  It has been a fun swap. 

Kel

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I am lying here awake at 2:30 in the morning.  I am not sure I want to get up and start the day quite so early, but I am not sure I am tired enough to go back to sleep.  I have some appointments this morning then I am free to work on a few things today.  I want to take advantage of the time, because it is back to work tomorrow.  So, I have three projects done for Round 6 and two in progress.  One is about 50% done and the other is 80% done.  I decided to do one more project because although I am sending the tray I would feel better sending that as an extra rather than an item on its own.  Then it will be time to work on our private swap - the suitcase.

I have said this before, but this time I think I am at a point where I am actually going to do it....I am going to slow way down.  I am in 3 swaps on the CMB, 3 on another board, 1on Facebook, and then a private swap.  I think I will stick to the private swap and the one on Facebook.  I would like to get back to making items for myself and actually work on some scrapbooking.  All the ones I am in should be done by March but 2 then the other 2 in April.  I'll miss the new connections, but will still keep in contact with the ones I have already made.

I have bought so many alterables and I have so much stash.  I want to create with what I have and have fun doing it.  I have seen so many projects I want to try.  I cannot wait for the next step in my creative journey.

Wow - I heard a noise and went downstairs Josh had some friends stop by and they were watching the Walking Dead.  They had just gotten off of work - crazy to me.  Why not wait until tomorrow.  I guess it is tomorrow.  I ended up watching the premier of the Army Wives that I taped.  Now I think I am ready for some sleep. 

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Easter Eggs - woot; I started this yesterday.  I am not convinced I like this or that it is completely done.  I am switching back to the Round 6 swap as my project is dry and ready for the next step.  I took the ugly easter egg tins from M's and coated it in purple glitter, modge podged so glitter didn't escape and then embellished.  What a mouth full.  I might do something else - just not sure yet.  It opens up and I will put her favorite treat inside.  After seeing in picture form I am really sure I am not happy with it yet.  I will revisit this one later.  Off to create some happy things.