Friday, December 30, 2011

Happy New Year!! & Valentine Swap Signups!

Well here it is!! New Years Eve!! WOW!! That sure went fast... I can not believe this is it!! 
The beginning of a new year!! 
I am really looking forward to see what's in store for 2012. I am definitely going to make some resolutions....and promise to stick with them. 
If you see my new blog header, I have included a picture of myself. Something I rarely do.. if you know me, you are quite aware that I hate and I mean HATE to have my picture taken. 

But this is it... It is time to finally take that step.. to admit to myself and accept me for who I am. So that is why I decided to post the picture. I have to look at it every day. And remind myself of my number one resolution... 
#1 - To become healthy. 
every 3 months, I will add a new picture of myself, so that you can see my progress. More importantly so I can see my progress!!  


I would love to hear about your 
New Years Resolutions!!


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Now to the really important stuff.... I had 
such a good time with the apron swap and everyone was so wonderful, and with much prodding, I have 
decided to host a VALENTINE SWAP.  I know, I know!  It's only New Years Eve... But, if you think about it... Valentines is only about 6 weeks away.. so I thought it would be a good time to announce it so that there is time to think about weather or not you want to join and also, so there is plenty of time to make the craft.
so here it is...




A VALENTINE CONE.. or TUSSIE MUSSIE!!




That's it!! All you have to do is make a Valentine Cone... It can be paper, fabric, whatever you want it to be!! May I suggest you also fill it with all kinds of goodies or trinkets if you want!  I think this will be just so much fun!! This will also be one for one. You will make one cone and send it and you will receive one in return. I will require that everyone again, send me their valentines. I will photograph them, and then redistribute them out to the other participants. Same as last time.  Please include your information .. ie.. mailing address, email, and blog or website with the cone. The deadline for 

signups will be JANUARY 8th. I MUST receive your cone NO LATER than JANUARY 29th. This way, I can photograph them and repackage them and get them out before Valentines. Please include $5.00 to cover return shipping.. 

Shipping: The post office has a shoe box shaped box  and a priority mail tube box that most cones fit into. (check the size) so you can priority mail it for about $5.50. You can order these for free from the post office on line and they will ship right to your home with the links above. If you want to ship it Parcel Post, than just make sure you send it in plenty of time so it reaches me, and also leave me time to get it to the other swapper!  If you are International, I require additional $$$ to cover postage. Priority mail has become very expensive for international, so shipping parcel may be the best option, but remember it will take additional time and you may not recieve yours in time for valentines... I welcome international, but just want to mention this in advance. 

PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT HERE TO LET ME KNOW YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE OR SEND ME AN EMAIL OR FB PRIVATE MESSAGE ME... 
I will need your name, mailing address, email address, and blog/website (blog/website not required to participate) in advance, so I can can prepare return shipments. This was everyone receives their cones in a timely manner!! 


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Some free Valentines for you!! 




Compliments of the Graphic's Fairy!! 


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It's almost here... just around the corner!! 
I want to wish everyone a 
SAFE and HEALTHY New Years Eve!!

I also want to thank all my followers. I constantly in awe that anyone has any interest at all in what I have to say.... I really appreciate when people leave comments and let me know their thoughts.  
Thank you!! Thank you!!! 


xoxoxoxo
Cheryl;-)




24 comments:

Colleen said...

Oh Cheryl I am in for the Valentine cone swap!! I also commend you for what you are doing for yourself for the new year. I have that as a goal for myself as well! Maybe we can compare notes.
Happy New Year!!!!
Colleen Peck
272 Tolland Turnpike
Willington Ct 06279
http://www.moonfaeriedesigns.blogspot.com

gypsy rose said...

I would love to join the valentine cone swap.
tatteredgypsyrose@gmail.com

Nann said...

Hi Cheryl....Your Valentine Cone Swap sounds like so much fun. And immediately I thought of a handmade LARGE cone shaped cookie filled with fabulous delights and decorated to the hilt. I do know that may be impossible. Wait a minute. Maybe it won't. Let me think about it. I would just want it to travel well. I have an idea that came into my head that this may work. I need to email you.
Thanks again for your comment. Quick make the swans or mousse today before the new year! They are so good and worth the splurge. Honest! I have lost over 40 lbs over the last couple of years. I think it averages to be about 2.2oz a week. But people are seeing less of me all the time. (Big Smile)
Good luck Cheryl. I'll be looking for changes. You are a dear!

Nann

bumblebee said...

Why of course I'm in and so very excited to join. TONIGHT I WEAR MY APRON AND CAMERA IS READY TO SNAP THE SHOT FOR ONE OF FINAL FOTOS OF 2011.
I have a suggestion, let the swap people know where their tussle /cone is going to. I would love to know who has my Apron.... I check out the other bloggers and haven't fond my on. So it must be one of the Gals who doesn't blog. Big, Big Happy Dance for sending you good wishes for the New Year and the new swap!......Success and encouragement for The New You..... your going to B so very proud of yourself and all of your friends too!

Fleur de Bee said...

Thrilled you are going through with this swap since I couldn't join in the last one! Will make mine up this next week and ship by the 9th! My email is: fleurdebee@me.com It is the SAME email box as the one I sent you on Facebook...either or :)

Are you picking people for us to create for or do we just do a cute one any lady would like? Please let me know asap.

xoxox Molly

Unknown said...

Cheryl would love to join in your Valentine swap, I will pay the international postage, can do it via paypal or get dollars whichever is easier for you...looking forward to it, so glad Betti Zucker told me about this - I will forward my details to you tomorrow or Monday xxx

A Magical Whimsy said...

Hi, Cheryl
Maybe this comment will not go poof!
I am proud of you for posting a sweet photo of yourself. I want to become more healthy this year too and also do more in the way of crafts. Thank you for viewing my brother's blog. He is a dear soul, a very humble man. I heard that eating oranges (by themselves) first thing in the morning (I even eat some of the rinds as they have bioflavinoids and folic acid in them) Anyway, and apples too. I know I haven't eaten as healthy as I should. I walk around my house for about half an hour (inside) just for a bit of exercise and I can tell a difference when I swing my arms with my elbows bent as I am walking. It helps get rid of the under arm and belly fat (of which anything extra I eat goes right to my middle!) We can wish each other good luck in our endeavors to become more healthy.
hugs,
Teresa

C'est moi Claudette said...

Good for you Cheryl. I think you are most definitely on your way to a healthy new year. I will follow your journey and encourage you any which way I can. I will follow your success story to the end. I promise : )
Glad to see that the girls are excited to join your Valentine swap. You are such a great hostess.
Happy New Year dear Cheryl.
Sending you hugs from Canada.
xoxoxoxoxo
xoxoxox
xoxoxo

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers • Italian Girl in Georgia™ said...

Buon Anno Cheryl!

Love your Valentine swap idea...wish I could participate, but I'm involved in too many other work related projects this month. {I recently heard first hand about your fabulous apron swap.}

By the way, I think you are very pretty, so I'm happy that you posted your photo...I'm shy too and only have a childhood snap shot of myself on my side bar. My "real" photo on a different page.

All the best to you for a very healthy and happy new year! So glad to have met you this year.

Ciao bella,
Suzanne

Mrs.TriciaK said...

Hi Cheryl, It's Tricia from Minnesota!! Your post absolutely cracked me up!!! As I spent so much time last night surfing around the web trying to find a valentines swap to particapte in and came up empty. Plus many bloggers require that you have your own blog. So off I went .....pulled myself out of the 1980's and created a tiny one just so I could particapte in possible upcoming Valentine Swaps!!! And then WhooHoo I found yours... Hip Hip Hurray I love to Create!!!! Thanks for hosting and I'm sooooooooooo glad I found your blog!!!! I didn't realize you had one!!! And I think your photo looks adorable!!! I forsure need to be healthier too...a sugar cookie and a snack pack of cheese for dinner really doens't cut it!!!!
Glad I found you out here sweet pea and I hope you and your hubby have a great News Years Eve!!!
Sincerely, Tricia

Mrs.TriciaK said...

Hi Cheryl, One more quick thing...Speaking of Valentines/Heart day, I hope your mom is doing well and that her Heart procedure went well too with her new cardiac device. I know it's been awhile since we gabbed about that at the airport but I hope she's doing fine now!!!

Cheryl said...

Hi Tricia, I posted on your blog also... I am glad that you found me.. Here is my email... Unqantq@comcast.net.
They held off on the procedure due to some complications, for now she is doing ok.. lets continue this via email.. xoxoxoxoxo
Cheryl;-)

Grace said...

Wow Congratulations! May 2012 Be filled with lots of health love and happiness for you! You will do great you put your mind to something and you will do fabulous. I still have a 10 book swap that lapses into your cone swap. I thought would be later...Good luck I am sure will be gorgeous and you will surprise everyone with lots of treasures as always. See I guess you did make up your mind no maybe if you are staying or not!! Good for you. Grace PS Happy New Year!!

The Charm of Home said...

Happy New Year Cheryl!
Sherry

black eyed susans kitchen said...

Happy New Year Cheryl!! This is a beautiful post...about the resolutions...just to have a wonderful year. Wishing you all your heart desires in 2012!
♥, Susan

pamelahuntington said...

HI Cheryl.. love the Valentine cards and yes.. I want to do the swap!!
xo

Unknown said...

Hey chicky! Thanks for the birthday wishes! I hope you had an awesome new years!I love this swap idea but we don't have a tube parcel here and I have no clue how much the shipping would be back to Canada ;( Maybe next time!

Sandy xox

Beverly said...

I am so in! The aprons were so much fun, I can' t wait to get going on a cone. This is a terrific way to roll into a creative 2012. Thanks for being such a fab hostess and happy new year to all!

Beverly aka rusty crusty always dusty

Carla Gizzi said...

figured i would put it in writing...of course i will do it!! Can't wait! Thanks Cheryl, for getting the creativity in motion! :) And a note to say how proud i am of you for putting up your photo...i know your most hated thing! Showing new strength as we head into 2012! May this be your healthiest and Happiest year yet! love ya! :)

Dollie's Daughter said...

Hi Cheryl,
I would love to join the Valentine swap. I will email my address info to you.
Love ya,
Lisa
www.dolliesdaughter.typepad.com

Geralyn Gray said...

Hi Cheryl,

I love Valentine's Day......I want to play. Please include me in your swap!!!! I love the idea of the picture with your blog header......you look great!!!! I think once you have a goal and write it down.....it makes it much more achievable.....I think you are on your way to a great 2012.....loved the pictures of the apron swap
....they were all fabulous...so happy I was able to see Carla's in person...now I can't wait to see which one she received in the swap!!!!

Jennifer Colvin-Allen said...

I would love to join the swap!
Jennifer Colvin-Allen
3882 Azalean Dr
Chattanooga,TN 37415
Ohthosegirls@gmail.com
Can't wait:)

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Happy New Year! Thank you for the kind words on my blog. I look forward to seeing more of your creations here! :)

Sherry Williams said...

I am so happy to join this Valentine swap, Cheryl! The apron swap turned out so beautiful & I just know this swap will be just as special.
Happy New Year to you, sweetie and good luck on your goal. I am working on the same thing!
love,
Sherry