Merry Christmas to all!!! Running a bit late on the salutations....but I am running late on my Holiday Cards also. Good thing that they say Happy Holidays rather than Merry Christmas!
Here is the picture that comes with the card...
They are too cute! My girlfriend Sondy (who designs stationary) did our cards with some of my designs and then the photo of the kids. Love it...Love her!
Over the past few weeks I have been furiously making Christmas Presents. Still not done with a few of my Wish Birds but luckily I have some time this week to get them to my friends.
Some birds....
I made a bag for each bird to "wrap" them in. I couldn't think of any other way to wrap up the bird. My husband thought I was crazy to do so much but I just couldn't help myself. They have to look right and feel right for me otherwise I am not going to give them away....
For my girl Andrea.
For my mama.
In the meantime I received my strike-offs for my Spring Collection....want a sneak peak?!
It all looked wonderful! What a great Christmas gift!
Our day was so fun with the kiddos. Ross and I were so excited that we didn't sleep well....The morning 5:30 a.m. was filled with wonder and amazement of Santa and presents. The weather was pretty good so Ross, the girls, my parents and I hiked down into the canyon. There was defiantly some snow but manageable. The canyon and creek were absolutely beautiful. Couldn't believe that we hadn't been down there in ages. In the summer I am cautious of the rattlesnakes and cougars. Well, cougars anytime but there were a lot of us and the dogs. The girls did great in the snow until the end of the hike when we had to climb out of the canyon. I carried Olivia on my back and Ross carried Violette. Not sure how I got the bigger kid. Better work out for me with all the yummy food and drinks it was good calorie burn.
Now we are on a cleaning mode. We thoroughly went through the kids rooms yesterday. I am wondering how long all of my baskets will stay organized???!! Tomorrow will be the laundry room and what ever else we can get to. My pantry needs a good cleaning and mom gave me great containers for organizing it. Just have to get my motivation up for it. Cleaning is not one of my favorite things, I really have to get over that.
Now back to work before the kids get home from meme's and papa's.
XOXOX
Valori
Oooh, wondeful indeed! I'll be looking forward to this.
Posted by: Emma | December 27, 2010 at 05:10 PM
Oh my! I love those blue flowers! And those oranges. Can't wait to make something out of that.
Posted by: Jennifer Duncan | December 27, 2010 at 05:18 PM
I'm not usually a commenter, but I had to let you know how great the new line looks! I see some new favorites!
Posted by: Beth | December 27, 2010 at 06:30 PM
Love this line! Its the birds..no, its the colors, no its...the design!
Posted by: Mary Ann | December 27, 2010 at 09:16 PM
excited about the new line! So when do we get to have a class on the birds??? or is there one schedules???
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Posted by: Anna | December 28, 2010 at 07:08 AM
You've been busy! I love your wish birds and your new fabric looks gorgeous. I can't wait to see the whole line!
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Heather | December 28, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Right there with you on the cleaning fun! Katie came over yesterday and said "What the f*&* happened to your house?" Ha, it's called Christmas with kids, kinda looks like a hurricane went through! : ) LOVE the new fabric, those bright blue flowers are gorgeous! The birds are amazing too! Hope that you have a couple quiet days on your schedule this week! Talk to you soon!
Posted by: Kim | December 28, 2010 at 07:51 AM
"In the summer I am cautious of the rattlesnakes and cougars..." Haha, sounds like you live near me in AZ. When I lived in Alaska it was moose and bear! Alright though, I am/was a visitor in their home.
Your new line is beautiful. From the sneak peek it looks like it could be serene and spicy!
Posted by: angel | December 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Love when you can share your family with is. You are so busy! Love the new fabrics! Hoping to make grandbaby #2 a quilt using bird fabrics!
Posted by: Sharon S | December 28, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Merry Christmas to YOU Val! I'm just loving the colours in the new line, and that green dandelion-type print looks just perfect!
Posted by: Kaye Prince | December 29, 2010 at 06:52 AM
wondeful indeed!
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