"Petite Inspiration Box" Swap Revealed

Here they are...... Aren't they just wonderful?!!!

I just can't even express how much I love this swap. I love everything little so this is perfect for me. I also feel like you can splurge with some really nice things because you only have to use up a small amount of your favorite supplies.This is the first one I received from the lovely Natalea from Kandeland she filled this fabulous creation with tons of inspiring bits for Valentines Day. Next, I received this little beauty from Maria at the Junkkdrawer. She was so generous and thoughtful with the inspiration she sent me. Look at all of those bingo markers.

And, Last but not least, I received this sweet thing from Connie at Constantlyvintage.

I love, love, love the ballerina and the pink fan. Now, I just have to keep them away from my daughters. LOL!!

Thank you lovely ladies, I am indeed inspired.

xoxo

Cari

Sneak Peek!!

Spoiler Alert!!

Sneak peek at my "Petite Inspiration Box" swap.

This is one of my all time favorite swaps. It's so much fun to get three little adorable packages filled with all kinds of creative bits and bobs.

It's almost as fun as making and filling three little boxes.

This year the theme was Valentines Day.

Makes sense :-)

I didn't think I was going to get these beauties done on time.

Well, their kinda on time....

Have a wonderful weekend.

xoxo

Cari

I'm still here

Wow!! What a week.

First, super duper busy making flowers for a really large order. A super talented artist ordered a ton of flowers and I can't wait to see her finished creations. I feel so lucky.

Second, the flu!!! ugh. 3 of my 4 babies have had the flu this week. They've spaced it out. One every other night.

I mean middle of the night. So, no sleep for me 2 nights this week. All the while praying that I can finish my big order without getting sick myself.

Yeah, I made it.

Now that I'm finally back on the computer, I found this sweet little Valentine Card Party on, of course, Valentines Day.

You should all join in if you can.

Finally, tonight I want to thank all of the wonderful and supportive blogger artists out there who are so generous and kind and have featured my little shop on your blog. You mean so much to me and I truly appreciate all of the kindness.

Have a fabulous weekend.

xoxo

Cari

I'm addicted

I have an addiction.

It's a newly acquired addiction.

I don't think it's all that healthy(i guess most addictions aren't)

I have been making millions of these little sweeties.

Seriously, I even dream that I'm making them when I'm asleep

I should be doing other things like: undecorating my really dead Christmas tree, or laundry, or 2,000 other things around the house.

Instead, I'm making these. But, they are sooooo cute, and I keep coming up with different combinations and color ideas........ well, you get it!

I did find time to make this adorable Valentines craft kit. Now, I've got to stop. The kiddos are driving each other crazy and need some mommy time.

But.....

I've got of sweetheart locket necklace ideas and vintage cameo pendant ideas...Maybe I can just do a little work when the kids go to sleep tonight. That wouldn't be too bad right???

I'll be back to show you what else I can sneak in.

xoxo

Cari

P.S. all items are in my etsy goods shop: http://www.luckygirlgoods.etsy.com/

Swap Crazy

Well, it seems to be that time of year again.

What time of year? you ask....

Swap time, of course!!

I just can't seem to help myself.

I just love doing swaps. Especially the one above.

Around this time last year is when I began blogging.

I signed up for lots of swaps!!

This one was by far, one of my favorites.

This one was super fun to do too.

Oh yeah, and One World One Heart (OWOH) is back for it's annual worldwide artist giveaway.

I've got to participate in that too.

Then I've got a soldered necklace swap through my Marie Antoinette group too.

Do you think I've got too many things going on? Nah!!

Just the right amount I'd say.

Hope you are getting involved and having lots of fun.

Happy New Year!!

I hope you achieve all of your goals, are granted all of your hearts desires, and are extremely healthy this coming decade.

xoxo

Cari

After Christmas Sale

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and are still enjoying your weekend.

Just a quick note to let you know I've placed my Christmas items on sale in my goods shop.

Check it out when you get a chance.

Have a fabulous weekend.

xoxo

Cari

Fat Book Swap Pages

I was lucky enough to join Thriftymisspriss's "Winter White" themed fat book swap.

and, here is what I received.

This page is by Kelly from inmysepiastudo. The little tag pulls out. Just adorable.

This page is by Joyce from justifiedjourney.

I don't know if you can tell from the picture but the house is on top of a fabulous satiny fabric with the most beautiful trims.

This is one of my pages. I made 3 different page styles.

Originally there were twelve of us participating but someone dropped out.

Julie Ann just contacted me to let me know that she made this lovely page. Check out her lovely blog when you get a chance.

This page is probably my favorite, I just love the Japanese baroque pearls and millinery.

Unfortunately, this one isn't labeled on the front either.

This sweet little lady is from Carrie

I don't think Carrie has a blog but she should.

You can't see them in the picture but the cutest little charms are hanging down from the left of this page.

Here is another fabulous little girl from Lynnae

The flower detail on this is wonderful, and she used a real photo (not a copy of one).

I wish I could see what the other 11 look like.

This is a ridiculously cute page by Jill

on the back of her name tag she put the definition of whimsy:

1. capricious humor, fanciful

2. an odd or playful notion

How sweet. We should all add a little bit of whimsy to our days don't you think.

This adorable little lady with the cutest crepe paper ruffle along the bottom is also unlabeled on the front.

This charming page is by our lovely hostess herself, Robin

I love how the glittered star is already tarnishing, and the fabulous sewn fabric backing.

It was so wonderful of her to host such a fun swap, especially at this time of year.

And, last but not least is this wonderful page, the picture reminds me of the Russian Tsar Peter.

This page was made Leslie from junk girl studios

Wow!!

This is probably my longest post ever.

Well, yesterday we had our annual cookie day with my mom and my niece. Totally fun and productive. Then, we all went ice skating. Wow was it cold. (Well, for California) But, geez, I realized what a wimp I am about the temperature.

Tonight:

wrapping, wrapping, wrapping,

quiche crust making for our Christmas brunch

and then we will watch "It's a Wonderful Life"

Hope all of your Holiday lists are getting shorter and that you are having fun making them shorter.

xoxo

Cari

Christmas Ornament Swap

I wanted to share what I received in another fabulous swap.

This was the 2009 Bloggers Ornament Exchange swap.

I have to think I actually swooned when I opened the package.

These are so absolutely fabulous and yummy. The pictures DO NOT do them justice.

My super duper talented partner (she sewed these!!! boy, I wish I could sew) was April from frilyyfrolic. I am so glad I was finally able to photograph them so that now I could put them on the tree. They look so beautiful.

Thank you April, sorry it took me so long to post about it.

Well, off to bake cookies and make a cookie tray for hubbies potluck at work. Then, taking the kiddos shopping so they can buy gifts for one another. When we get home, our annual Gingerbread House decorating will commence, then movies and popcorn. It's cloudy and cool here, which is about as much as we can hope for as far as Christmasy weather goes, so it's perfect.

I hope you all have a perfectly lovely Holiday type day. Try not to stress out, it's not worth it.

I'll post again before Christmas.

That'll be my Christmas miracle to all of you (3 times in less than 7 days) LOL!!!

xoxo

Cari

Sweet Little Swap

Whew!! The mad dash to finish all of the things on my list before school let out is done!!

Yeah. Now, I can breath a little, slow down, and really cherish this last week before Christmas with my kids.

I have missed posting soooooo much.

I have so many wonderful swap pictures to show you.

Here is the first one:

The wonderful Katie who has a sweet little etsy shop Smart Li'l Cookie,

contacted me and asked if I wanted to swap some of my crepe paper flowers for some of her lovely flower creations. How could I resist?!!!

Generous as she is, she included this absolutely adorable little card in with the flowers.

Check out her blog for loads of inspiration.

That's it for today, off to dine with wonderful friends and then Disneyland for a fabulous dose of Holiday Cheer then early tomorrow morning I hit the Long Beach Swap Meet (Yeah!!).

Have a wonderful Saturday! Back soon with more beautiful swap pictures.

xoxo

Cari