Gosh it seems like yesterday I had an entire month ahead of me. Now it's only a little over a week and I will be on my way. I am looking forward to seeing my friends and spending time in a new environment. It is something I NEED right now.
Small favor, please whisper the names of Jodie and Bob Barnet when you say your prayers. Ask that they be healed and given some comfort during this terrible time. Give them strength.

I have decided that I should make a new BLOG just for NZ for those of you who want to tag along. Not sure how interesting my adventures will be. I keep telling people I will probably sleep for a week. They say that trip takes a while for the body to adjust to. I'll let you know.
Mean while I have been busy finishing up last minute things. Gathering up gifts for the NZ folks and bringing swaps to a close.
A friend of mine is getting married in Oct. I am sad that I will not be there to share her joy, but she had asked me to make a ring bearers pillow. So a Part of me will be there.

I think it turned out kind of pretty. I also made another set of Wind-Oh's.

I like the tree's but these twinkle nice.

I've made some charms that escaped before pictures could be taken. Last months ATC was weddings so I did a "Handfasting" one.

 I am finishing up a special tote for Ilka in NZ.

 a doll head pin for a swap in Mixed Media and also a shadow box (theme Alchemy) in another mixed media group. So I guess that will be another set of pictures I will share before I leave.

It is a busy time, that's for sure. I wish you all the same happiness I feel in my heart today....