Good Morning Secret Santa Sisters!!

Traci/Rebecca, hope and pray the family stays safe!
STW, prayers for your home and family too.

I just can't imagine what it must be like in all that heavy rain and wind. I don't think I would be brave enough to stay there either!! I do think we are to get some rain from Isaac on Saturday here though! We can still use rain so that will be a welcome site!

to answer the latest question...do I have a Chistmas theme? Well, not really! My front room gets decorated with Santa's, my family room gets decorated with religious and Santa's both!! Then, after Christmas when I finally take down my Christmas decor, I decorate the house with snowmen!! I try to keep the 'Christmas-y' off my snowmen and get ones that are just 'wintery' and not Christmas!! I love snowmen, but prefer they not have legs cause except for Frosty, have you ever built a snowma with legs? It just doesn''t work for me!!

AbbyLin, how fun it would be to plan a Christmas wedding! My parents got married on Christmas day (over 60 years ago!). Will you be getting married in a candlelight ceremony? What is the weather there in December?

Hello SIsters...

AbbyLin....wow..your island sounds heavenly....I'd love to live where it's warm, has beaches and peaceful. I'm sure your sis will do well with your box.

GrandmaJ....60 yrs...that is amazing. WHat is their secret?? I do love my DH deeply...but...there are those DAYS....lol....

Traci...I hope you are safe...Issac is really heading inland and flooding everything. I know here in Indiana we are to get some of the rains...what a way to start our vacation....ugh. I know the rain is needed....but not all at once.

STW...so sorry you are not able to be home with your family. Prayers and hugs are with you all.

Aden's_Nana....enjoy teh lil' guy...I'm soo jealous...I would give ANYTHING to have my babies...

M&KGrandma...hey girl...I know I use to enjoy Christmas as much...but it's hard to now...it's been a rough 3 yrs....

Hello and waves to CricutJunky...ArmyWife...and anyone else I've not mentioned...enjoy your day

hugs
rhonda

Good Morning!!
Checking in for the day, it's going to be a busy morning! Have to run into Barberton, my hometown about 20 minutes away, to a meat market for steaks for this weekend... then have to hit the grocery store... hope Kaitlyn is up to running around!!! I'll be stopping to see my Mom, too, love that!
Abby Lin, your holidays and culture sound fascinating!! I'd love to see pictures of the snowmen you make!!
janice, I forgot to tell you... the floors in my art room clean up beautifully!!! So if things get spattered or spilled it's no big deal!!! Right now Kaitlyn is gluing cut pieces together, so I'm pretty sure the floor will get washed again today... sigh...
Have to get going...
Rhonda, I know... I wish things would be better... someday....
Talk later,
Hugs,
Teri

hi all,

waving at everyone!!

My sister pam is having surgery again today to try and remove infection that she got from having her expander removed (she had breast cancer 6 years ago and had implants with expanders put in then.. they took one out a while ago due to infection that almost killed her) and now this will be the 4th surgery she has had done to deal with this infection.. shes getting frustrated and im praying she will be ok!!

I thought of a question for all.. are there any crafty books you are looking for or would like to have?

I love Christmas but each and every year I always find myself missing my mom and dad.. who both died in a fire when i was 19..

Have a great day all!

oh and crafty books???.... Hmmmm.... I love the Cricut magazines, but usually don't buy them because they are sooo pricey!! Just got the Scor-pal book... that' pretty cool! I love any kind of crafty books, been buying ones on sewing purses... need to start sewing them now!!! LOL!!!

Hi,everyone. Thanks so much for all of your well wishes and prayers - very much appreciated Well, looks like I'm in Washington yet a few more days - flight today was cancelled and flights out tomorrow totally booked up. Earliest I could get out is Saturday, which means I will miss the season opener for LSU Footbal......grrrr. (I LOVE my LSU TIGERS!) On the flip side, I am so thankful that my family is safe as well as my home - just lots of water-logged yards and trees down - but so minor as far as what it could have been - so many people once again lost their homes or suffered major damage. I am so lucky and blessed.


Theme for Christmas - well.....if I had one, I guess it would be a winter wonderland. I collect the Department 56 Snow Villages and set them out all over the house. Adding all the little "extras" like trees, peeps, etc is an on-going process!

I have a OT question for all the ss's who have lost someone close to you - and getting through the holidays...any helpful hints that helped you get through them a bit more easily? I lost my mom in April and the holidays always centered around her and her house - not to mention that we were extremely close. I don't mean to bring anyone down - I'm doing OK, I really am - just wanting to ask those that have been through it if you have any helpful words of wisdom to make this holiday season a little less hard.

I really don't have any craft books on wish list, but would love a Cricut magazine or a Card making magazine. I'm a scrabooker, and just now starting to try my hand at card making. I need all the help and inspiration that I can get!!!!! Imagination is NOT my middle name...lol.

NOW, anhyone interested in a funny story? (I know this is a long post.....sorry!) I've been here in Washington since the Aug. 15th. On the 18th, I broke a tooth and tried to get some adhesive from the drugstore to glue it back in until I got home to my dentist. Well, it didn't work, and this was on a Saturday night. To make matters worse, it was right next to my FRONT TOOTH - so for the next 36 hours, I wouldn't speak without putting my hand over my mouth. My daughter (who is 20) begged me to text her a pic. NO WAY.....next thing I know she would have it circulated to all of my family and her friends!!!! I founnd a dentist on Monday - ended up having a root canal (on a tooth that had already had one done 26 years ago) and a CROWN. 6 HOURS, 3 prescriptions and $2000 later, I left the dentist office. Something tells me maybe I wasnt't supposed to make this trip? Between the tooth and the hurricane.........geeze-Louise.

OK, ladies. Sorry for the EPIC post.....just felt like sharing

Hugs to you all.

Sharon

HI all Secret Santas..

Hope everyone has a nice evening!!!

Hello fellow crafters


No Christmas theme for me either, well, I do decorate my tree with vintage type decorations. Most of the decorations the kids made me got ruined over the years while in storage . Really just whatever catches my eye goes on the tree. I really just have a mod podge of ornaments, some santas, snowmen, snowflakes, sleighs, birdhouses. I used to do alot of decorating all over the house for the holidays when the kids were little, once they got older I quit doing that. I might start doing a little more decorating now that Aden is getting old enough to enjoy it.


I don't get any craft magazines/books either, I hate to spend the money on them when it could be better spent on craft supplies . I will sometimes go to the library and borrow craft magazines from there.

Cricutjunky -- I hope you enjoy your crafting time and get alot accomplished.

Joysee-- Hope your having a wonderful evening also.

GrandmaJ-- I have a few snowmen also that I usually put on my mantle at Christmas, I never really thought much about leaving them out for the winter. I think I will start doing that so I can enjoy them a bit longer.

Maryanne -- I hope your sister recovers quickly.

STW-- Happy to hear all is well with your family and home. Yikes on the tooth, glad you were able to get it fixed but wowzers on the price.

Rhonda -- I don't know the situation with your grandkids but I will say a prayer that things work out soon and you can spend some time with them. I am sure they miss you also. We live somewhat close to each other, I would love to meet you some day.

M&KGrandma-- Your decorations and trees sound lovely. I always like to hear about or see other peoples decorating style, it sometimes gets me motivated to redecorate or do a major deep cleaing on my house.

Sorry if I missed anyone on here.


Jackie

Good Morning Secret Santa Sisters!!!

Hi, gals! Hope everyone is well today....TGIF! Thank you all for your kind words and wishes - the mean so much.

Rhonda, I am so sorry that you are unable to see your grandchildren. I don't know the circumstances but will remember you in my prayers and that the situation rectifies itself soon.

Did everyone see the promotion that JoAnn's is having? Spend $30 (I think its 30) pre-tax dollars this weekend (Fri-Mon) and get a card for 30% off entire purchase including sale items for a future purchase. I'll be traveling all day tomorrow to get home, but definitely plan on visiting JoAnn's either Sunday or Monday when I do get home!!!! Sounds like a good time to do some SS shopping

Well, if you don't hear from me for a couple of days, it bc of packing and traveling and will be back online most likely sometime Sunday evening or Monday.....if not tonight after I finish packing. Have to leave for the airport bright and early tomorrow - we are 2 hours north of Seattle - yikes! It is going to be hard get acclimated to my normal hot and humid weather again, after being spoiled with this absolutely heavenly northwestern pacific weather.....who knew it could actually be in the 50's in August? In Louisiana, we're happy if it doesn't get into the 100's in August...........sigh!!!

GrandmaJ-- I have really been thinking about your crop, it sounds like it is going to be alot of fun. I need to see how money is, my cousins and 2 of my aunts just planned an out of the blue trip to Florida in 3 weeks. None of them scrap so it was just be a lazy time sitting on the beach.


STW -- Have a safe trip home


Rhonda -- I live in Owen County, ever here of Gosport? Don't worry if you haven't, lol it is juse a little speck on the map. lol

Hope everyone has a nice long weekend and gets to get some crafting time in. I plan on getting a few other swaps finished up and getting started on this one.

Good morning Santa Sisters....

GrandmaJ....It's not in the plans for this year sweetie...I"m so sorry. I hope to make it next year though. We have had expense after expense all year...and then DH is wanting to put up a new Pole Barn for the boat and race trailer. Going to have the Amish do it...and we go talk with them today at 4pm on quotes! THen the 4WD moduale (?) went out in my Jimmy...had to replace that...then DH dually last week with the tire ....it never ends.

STW...thank you for your warm thoughts and prayers. THey are much needed. Be safe on your travels home...and enjoy some shopping when you get there.

Adens_nana....No...not heard of Gosport....is it SOUTH of INDY or NORTH? I"m sure I could find it if need be. Thank you for your PM...sent you one back...(((HUGS)))

I have made my handmade item for my SS...I sure hope she likes it too. I'm sure it will get USED alot....HINT HINT!!!!

Traci....Where is Brandon, FL? On the gulf side on the other side? I hope you are all safe there.

Teri...I know you are at the INN...but have a great time with your family and friends.

Heaven....How are you today? Any updates on DH? My ♥ goes out to you both....HUGS and prayers are with dear friend.

Hello to all the rest of you wonderful Santa Sisters too.

HUGS
rhonda

Good morning! I am so glad its saturday. I like that the kids are back in school but I haven't gotten used to the morning chaos. I woke up to DD coming to my bathroom. I can't believe she's up already. Do yall have any big plans for the weekend? I am going to spend it cleaning and crafting! I would like to get my SS's handmade item started and finished this weekend. I want to make her a **** since its on her list. It will take a little time but I am sure I can do it! I love making them. Well off to check on my other swaps and then its time to get busy!

Have a fantastic day!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. I finally managed to get myself into my craft room, now I just need to decide what I am going to work on, so many things I want to make I don't know where to start. lol.


1coolmom -- We are headed to Destin, FL. I have only been to FL. once and that was for a short day trip, so I am looking forward to being there longer.

Rhonda -- I pm'd you back also. Gosport is south of Indy, about an hours drive. You mentioned the Paragon racetrack once, we are about 10 minutes from Paragon. Good luck with all of the vehicle work and your pole barn. We had to have a new retaining wall installed for our driveway, I hated paying that much money for it but it looks so nice and is a lot safer than the old one. Then once we did that we had to replace the steps from the driveway down to the walkway to the house, then the steps didn't look good with the old walkway so we replaced the wooden walkway with stone pavers. It never ends

Janice-- I will think about it. I am not one for long drives by myself, I find it hard to stay awake driving for very long also I am VERY directionaly challenged. I have a GPS, if I do decide to join you so that should help me. lol. Is it in a very big city that the crop is in? I hate lots of traffic when I am trying to find where I am going.

Well I better get some crafting done, dh agreed to take me to Greenwood to do a little shopping and dinner so I better get something started before we leave.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Wow, I have a lot of catching up.

Christmas theme: Red and white is the colors I use with harley ornaments on the tree. Leather stockings hung over the electric fireplace.


Craft books: would love some on how to use copic markers. Starting to learn about coloring stamped and digital images.

I have a question:

What tool/s or cartridge/s is on your wish list?