Happy Birthday to sweet Laura

 

Today is my other daughter’s birthday. She is one of the sweetest people I know and I love her soooo much. She loves the Lord, is a wonderful wife to my son, Jeremy and the Best mother to my sweet grandboy, Graham. She is a SAHM which I believe is the hardest job in the world and she does an AWESOME job. I am blessed beyond measure and so thankful that God sent her to us.

God Bless you, Laura today and everyday,

Love you, Lori AKA”Grams”

Please Vote… American Crafters Round 2

This has been one long week. I have been sick all week actually I've missed work every day but Monday. I decided today that I couldn't get well by myself so I went to see the J P my favorite Nurse Practitioner, I love that lady. She is such a hoot, no matter how bad I feel she always makes me laugh. I have bronchitis, throat infection and sinus infection. Thank means I'm home for the weekend. 

So during this, I struggled to get my Round 2 project finished. I hope you like and will vote for me, and if you can't vote for me please go vote. I can promise you these ladies have worked really hard on these crafts.     

Snow Buddies Sweatshirt

This sweatshirt was made with my grandboys in mind. It was made with sewing, hand applique, hand embroidery and machine embroidery. I used white minky dot for the snow and the snowman, white fleece for the word Snow, green corduroy for the tree as well as sweater and cotton fabrics. I had a blast making this and can’t wait to see the boys wearing it. Don’t you just love the snow angle?

  

 

 

 

I hope you can see the detail and time I spent making this. I would love to move on to Round 3. Please click on the blog below and VOTE!!!!! Please

Blessings, Lori

http://naptimecrafters.blogspot.com/2011/02/american-crafter-round-2-projects.html

I made it to Round 2..... Thanks for voting for me!!!!

American Crafters Round #2
I am so excited that I've made it to Round 2 of the American Crafters!!!! There were some Great ideas and I feel honored to be among this group. Now it's time to start coming up with something new for this round!!!
Thanks so much for those that voted for me and if you would like to have a car magnet for your Valentine, email me at itsybitsystitches@gmail.com.
Have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Lori
http://naptimecrafters.blogspot.com/2011/02/american-crafter-round-2-let-it-snow.html

Monday's Blog Hop Give-Away

Monday's Blog Hop Give-Away -"Whooo Loves Some Fun Scavenger Hunt" Activity. So here's how to play, you MUST be a follower. Pick one Blogger from my Blog List and visit their blog, if you like it follow them. Comment who you visited and you liked. Be sure to add your email to the comment. A winner will be chosen by random.org and you'll know by morning.Please Grab My Button!! Encourage your friends, bloggers and any one else to come play with us. Then click on the link below and come play with us over there.
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Today's prizes 

“A Box of Love for Ozella,” by: Ceil Bridges was written to teach students about Love. Ozella learns to love her dog, Okie, by treating him the way she wants to be treated. The students see the transformation and the rewards that being a friend brings to your life. You can check out her other books on her website http://ceilbridges.com.
I will be giving away " The Best Birthday Ever" book next week.
And
        a of diaper cover/panties with name in the color of your choice and matching bows from Itsy Bitsy Stitches by Story's.

The first number will receive the book and the second will receive the panties. I have some wonderful items still to be given away. Come back each day to see what were doing. 
Blessings, Lori

American Crafters Round 1 “Valentine's Day CAR MAGNET”

 “Valentine's Day CAR MAGNET”

I am SUPER EXCITED to be Crafting with all these Fabulous Ladies.

Originally I had another idea for my Round 1 craft, but I think that this indeed is the Greatest Valentine’s Day gift. It is made using magnetic roll material (for signs, can be purchased at most signs shops), vinyl and lots of love. I came up with what I wanted to put on it, searched the internet for clip art, and cut it out then attached it to the magnets.  The vinyl can be cut with a Cricut or Silhouette.  I plan on using these for Valentine’s Day gifts for my friends & family.  When they least expect it, a wonderful surprise with a personal message will be awaiting your Special Valentine.  I hope you enjoy this craft as much as I have.

Please head over to naptime crafters, link below and vote for me if you feel I'm deserving and if you can't vote for me please vote for those you love.

Blessings, 


Lori

http://naptimecrafters.blogspot.com/2011/02/american-crafter-round-1-projects.html

Finger Print Friday & What I love today...

Friday's are one of my favorite Blog Linkys with Finger Print Friday over at The Rusted Chain http://www.blog.therustedchain.com/ and I'm also participating with What I love today over at cinnamon*sticks designs http://cinnamonsticksboutique.blogspot.com/ and today they are both the same thing so I got to have one post.
                 I LOVE THE SNOW!!!!!!!

 It snowed most of the day today and I was so happy. They have been talking about it for a few days but I never really believe it till I see it. Well when I got up this morning, there it was!!! It was snowing but just a little. It kept getting bigger & bigger!!!!
So I've been in all day today hanging out in my pj's, drinking coffee, playing on the computer all while watching the most beautiful fire.
Guess you could call me lazy.
This picture was taken looking out in the yard while standing on the front porch.

Can you see the Finger Prints of God? I certainly can. Snowflakes are the most beautiful things and each are very unique, just like us. God made all of different.

Looking into the back yard!

My view from the couch!!!

Come share with us your Finger Print Friday and What I love today...

Blessings, Lori

American Crafters Round 1 Voting has begun.......

Sorry I was away yesterday from the give away. I was in a crisis with my craft for the American Crafters Round 1 craft. I had this wonderful idea that I just couldn't get to work out. I had been up all night the night before and had to have it in by 11:00 AM. So I had to regroup and try to come up with something else and boy did I. The crafts are in and need to be voted on. Please, Please, Please go vote, and if you can't vote for me vote anyway.
The theme was Valentine's Day which is February 14th and my Birthday. "Love Magnet" is #14,
http://naptimecrafters.blogspot.com/2011/02/american-crafter-round-1-projects.html

Can't wait till Monday to see who moves on!!!!
Please go over and vote!
Blessings, Lori

Here's what I love today... What do you love today?

This is my precious husband, Lynn , who is always making us laugh. He even laughs at himself. He has been so sweet to me the last few days. I have been working on my craft for Round 1 of American Crafters. Needless to say I have been a mess!!!!! He's been so helpful and encouraging and today when I couldn't get my pictures to load for my entry he was trying to help me. Now this wonderful man doesn't know one thing about computers. How sweet is that!!!!!! He takes really good care of me, our family and our aging parents!!!
Just wanted you all to know how much I love him.
Blessings,
Lori

Whoos Blog Hopping Today...

ME!!!

Tera over at Give it to me Tara is having a Mid Week Blog. Come on and join us!!!
Hoping you Scavenger Hunting with us.
Blessings, Lori