Birthday Gift For Lisa V

As promised here is a picture of the gift I made for my Dear Friend Lisa V for her recent birthday.
 I stitched BBD's Morning Star. I used 40ct white linen and the CC floss called for in the design. I also finished it according to the directions using a paper mache "spice box" which I was able to find online at Sunshine Discount Crafts . I was VERY pleased not only with their prices but by how fast I received my order. Ok so they are only about a 45 minute drive from my house but they do not have an outlet store or anything. I ordered it and the very next day it was at my door! In the BBD leaflet they mentioned getting this box at Hobby Lobby but unfortunately they no longer carry it. So I was thrilled to find it at SDC.
 This was the very first time I stitched on 40ct anything and I was a bit hesitant at first. After stitching on it though I think I prefer 40ct over any other count! I love the look of it.
  This was definitely one of those pieces that were hard to give away but I did order 2 of those boxes so I am definitely going to stitch and make another for myself!
 I was happy to hear that Lisa loved it. Funny thing was she said she was just admiring this very design a day or so before she received it! So I chose well!
 I am so glad you loved it my friend as I really enjoyed making it for you!

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PS Exchange From Sarah

I received this wonderful exchange from Sarah M the other day. She was my partner for the HOE perpetual ornament exchange. The round was for any PS design. Sarah stitched PS 1993 Garden Santa for me and added some cute bee buttons onto it. I love it Sarah!
 She also sent me a whole big envelope of goodies because she was late in sending my exchange. Sarah's medical dog had gone to Rainbow Bridge around the time the exchange was due, so needless to say she was having a hard time with it which I truly understand.
 I really love everything you sent me Sarah (although you really didn't have to send the extras) and I can sure put them all to use!

 I love the tag on the back too!

I just finished stitching another exchange and am taking a couple of days to work on my BAP LHN neighborhood. I will take a picture of my progress and post it in a day or so. I also sent out a birthday gift to a Dear friend and she has received it but I will leave that to post tomorrow.

 So school is officially out for my DS. It ended last Wednesday. So far I've managed to sleep late a couple of days. Getting up at 5:45 am every morning is not for me,but I do it. Now I have 70 days  until I have to do that again ;)
 In my last post I mentioned that my son was getting a lot of awards at his moving up ceremony but wasn't sure what they were for. Here is what he received:

1.Perfect Attendance award-this one was his goal after seeing only 1 kid get it last year. He told me at the beginning of this year he was going to try for it this year. And he made it!
 2. Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
3.Outstanding performance Award in Success Maker
4.Principals List
5.Chorus Award
6.Outstanding Achievement in Science Club
7.President's Education Awards Outstanding Academic Excellence-Signed by President Obama

He did excellent the entire school year and my DH & I are very proud of him!

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