We got some snow here last weekend.....just enough to make everything beautiful and quiet....

 Just look at her.....both back feet off the ground!  You'd never know Heidi is 13 years old (91 in dog years!)  She's as frisky today as she was as a pup.  I know our time left is limited but if she can stay active and healthy like this until her time comes I will be grateful!

This is what Sunday afternoon was all about.....laying around enjoying the sights of snow out the window and relaxing.  Does this look comfortable to you?  Who needs a snuggi when you've got this? 

We recently got a new computer....an apple...and it's a whole new way of doing things.....so just when I had mastered downloading photos and editing them...I have to learn a whole new way of doing it.  This computer is supposed to be the cream of the crop but I just sit here and cuss at the monitor when it won't do what I want.

I finished my Christmas shopping!  This is the earliest I've ever finished!  I'm even catching up on some projects I left incomplete when I left Silver Bella.  Pam Garrisons Holly Days class was supposed to be an advent type wreath and I started it in class.  I couldn't get my holly leaves to look right so I gave up.  I recently found several white poinsettia silk bushes at the thrift store.  I bought them not knowing what on earth I'd do with them besides put a few around the tree.  I dumped them in my craft room and then I had the light bulb moment.

since I was not too good at cutting out the holly leaves in class, why not use the white silky-velvetish leaves from the poinsettia?  This way I can leave it out all year too...it's not really a "Christmas" wreath.

  

 I started this project around 10:00 on a work night.  I just kept adding more and more stuff to it....and was determined not to leave it unfinished.  I'm really happy with the way it turned out and nothing new was purchased for it....all stuff I had already.  I have enough leaves left over to do two more wreaths so I might make another one for my etsy shop..which is EMPTY now!  YAY!  My little wallpaper packs all sold out!

OH!  The fat books are finished and in the hands of their owners!  We had 12 participants and one dropped out at the end, so we all made 12 pages.  Which means I have an extra book.  Haven't decided what to do with it yet, but may auction it on ebay with the proceeds to go to my animal shelter for Christmas.

 

 

 

The theme was "Winter Whites".  I was happy with all the pages and the way they all looked together in the book.  I will definitely host one of these projects again someday....with trial and error I now know what is involved in doing this!

I hope you all get the chance to slow down and enjoy the season and soak up all the beauty of it!

Comments

[Kayola Skinner]

I love theses fat book swaps......it is gorgeous!!!! I would love to be involved someday as well.............I found my way over here from Pinterest.......this is so up my alley or at least I think it is never doing one............what are your rules and maybe I could start one here with my friends...........or if you ever are in need of another friend....I would love it!!!! Your decorations are so lovely.......and snow would be awesome!!!! Living in the valley of the blazing sun....snow would be welcome {at least to me hahah} Thank you for sharing your talent!

[Jessica at Kids Napping? I'm Scrapping!]

Oh how I wish I had found you sooner. This book is delightful! What a great swap idea! I wandered over here from Leslie at Junkgirl Studio.

[Lynnae]

Thanks for hosting the Fat Book Swap. I love it! I haven't finished the cover yet but I'm looking forward to it. Everyone did a great job and you really went all out!
Your house and decorations are lovely by the way!

[Kathleen Grace]

I love the wreath, I have some old velvety poinsettias around, hmmmm... and your fat books are. the. bomb! You do the most amazing work!

[Vintage Whimsy]

Your dogs are too cute!! Looks like they had a great time in the snow. Mine walked out, looked up at the sky & the snow falling in their faces & promptly ran back in the house. I guess they weren't ready for snow yet! lol

And I'm loving all of your Christmas decorations - so pretty!!

[Julia "Vintage with Laces"]

It made me smile seeing Heidi laying on the couch with you! What a sweet picture. I love your wreath! It looks so delicious and romantic. The fat book is just gorgeous!

Julia

[coddy]

Robin:

Love the book. Hope to be included one day in your swaps. Have a Merry Christmas.

Coddy

[Lori]

snuggi...LOL...that has got to be the most ridiculous thing ever...it's a robe put on backwards for pete's sake...i always crack up when the commercial comes on...i like your version MUCH better Robin...the fat book turned out SO gorgeous!!! i just love it!!!

[Joyce]

I love our books! You did a great job, as did all the contributors!!

Nothing like a lazy Sunday. Wish I could have one of those one of these days . . .

Your wreath is beautiful! And the dogs are precious. They are such faithful friends.

[Rosa]

Awww, the dogs look so happy in the snow! Oh!!! That wreath!!! ALL YEAR for sure! Beautiful. And the book. Lovely.

[karen]

I love my book! So sorry I haven't written sooner, my mom has had the "gack" and needed alot of help... Thanks again for hosting the swap! karen.....

[Elizabeth Holcombe]

So very lovely!~~~XXOO, Beth

[stefanie]

Your dogs are having soooo much fun. Oh, I wish we had snow!!! your book is gorgeous.