Finally!

It's been a long week and I finally have been able to sit down and finish a few projects. My computer has been out of commission for a few days, just caught it before it completely crashed! I had a computer guy come out and work on it and he erased my hard drive and reinstalled everything. He installed a new virus protection which is rated in the top 3 so I feel alot safer on the internet now. I still have to install some font, scrapbook and printshop programs, maybe tomorrow. I panicked though ( I should say I major panicked!) for a few minutes as he was unable to locate all my photos (400-500 missing!) but he finally found them and I was soooooo happy. I spent this morning backing up my photos to CD's of the house, the cats and some special memories. Now if it decides to crash, at least I will have those in a safe place! My computer is 3 years old and he did say that the hard drive might be going out, so I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that I can get another year or so out of it.


I think I am officially addicted to felt! I used a gingerbread man stamp and stamped the felt and cut out, then handstitched around the edges. I added some copper beads and french knots to make the face. The hearts are felt used with a sizzix die. (Love my Big Kick!)I made the presents by cutting out some felt squares and adding some handstitching, buttons and felt bows, which I made from strips of felt. I cut the holly leaves and added some beads on each one, and the little red felt berries were cut with my Big Bite and I added a red bead to the top of each one. Oh, I cut the fireplace out with my cricut (another thing I am addicted to!) Background paper is Melissa Frances.

This last card was alot of fun to make. I used my cricut for the candy pattern. I hand beaded the candy and added a glitter brad to the center of each one. Chipboard hearts are Heidi Swapp, papers are Wild Asparagus and Heidi Grace.

I made a batch of yummy chocolate chip cookies for Terry to take down to the property so he can snack on them while he works on the house. How nice it will be to bake in my new kitchen when we move! I know the house won't be ready by Christmas but I sure do like to dream about it. I don't care if there is a blizzard, thunderstorm or whatever bad weather may come, when Terry says to start packing - I'll be ready!!!!!

One more thing, we found a home for the two stray kitties, Wolfgang and Bobby and they will be going to their new home soon. The best part though is they are going to a friend of Terry's right down the road from the new house so we will be able to visit! They will be indoor kitties and their new owners are so excited and have already given them new names but Terry couldn't remember what they were.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I'll try to not wait so long to post next time (as long as my computer cooperates!)

Annette