Just In Time For Easter...Storybook Felts Easter Sets

The Storybook Felts Easter sets came out today.  Just in time to be ordered for Easter basket fillers.

You have the choice of a girl set, complete with Sunday best, bunny suit, eggs and a chocolate bunny.

A Boy Set, also complete with Sunday best, bunny suit, eggs and a chocolate bunny.

Run over to the Storybook Felts Blog and have a peek at all the extras you can get.

Due to the fact that two set were released this week there will not be a set released next week.

Just In Time For St. Patrick's Day

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day.  Now your little Leprechaun can have a little Leprechaun of their very own to play with.

For more information and to get a peek at the whole set head on over to the Storybook Felts Blog.

A Monday Funday Book Review Times 2

Due to the weather and lousy Internet service last week, today's Monday Funday is going to be a review on a couple books I read last week. We had the insane rain, snow, sleet, hail, thunder, lightening and ice combo last week and with satellite Internet that just does not make a good mix.  Today we are supposed to have a 90% chance of rain and then snow again in the overnight and morning hours.  Our winter has been pretty mild up until this month and winter decided it was going to go out with a bang.

Now on with the book reviews...
The first one is...Goodbye to Yesterday A Lancaster County Saga by Wanda E. Brunstetter.  It is part 1 of a 6 part saga.  This means that the story is broken down into 6 books which are released over a six month period.


Part 1 in The Discovery series.

Join Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus, an Amish couple who are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. Financial struggles. Arguments. A suspected pregnancy. A last-minute trip to Middlebury, Indiana. A deadly encounter at a Philadelphia bus station. Will their love and faith be enough to bring them back together again, against all odds?

From the back of the book...

When Luke Stolzfus loses his job at a furniture store in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he is given an opportunity to learn a new trade from his uncle who lives in Indiana.  Despite his wife's reservations, Luke jumps at the chance and makes plans for a quick trip to Middlebury.  Along the way, Luke meets with tragedy, and life as he knew it will never be the same.  Despite all odds, will the faith and love Luke and Meredith share be enough to bring them back together again? Or will Meredith begin a new life with another?

Visit The Discovery Saga Facebook page here for more information.

You can visit Wanda's website to view videos also.

I am a big fan of Christian Fiction and Christian Historical Fiction books.  I've read a few Amish books also, but not too many. Wanda E. Brunstetter is a wonderful author.  If you are fan of her other books, you know that she has done a lot  of research on the Amish culture and knows her stuff. I don't know if I am a big fan of the 6 book story line however. I was a little surprised at how small the book was for the price. The book started out a little slow, as some books that turn out to be really good do,  but did get better as it went on.  Then just as it was starting to get interesting, of course, it was over...Wait for the next book to come out.  UGH.  I guess they leave you hanging so you will go get that next book. And of course I will have to go get it so that I can find out what happens next.  

I was given this book for review purposes by Handlebar Publishing, I was asked to give my honest opinion of the book. All opinions in this review are my own.

The other book that I just finished is...

Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming by Miralee Ferrell

From the back of the book...

Angel Ramirez is tired of living a lie.  But can she live like a lady?  On the run from a dangerous outlaw, Angel makes her way across several states disguised as a boy and working as a varmint tracker and horse wrangler.  After taking a job on a Wyoming ranch owned by bachelor Travis Morgan and his widowed sister, she finally reveals her true identity and must fight to prove her worth as a ranch hand while somehow discovering her role as a woman.

I am a big fan of the Love Finds You books.  I have read about 75% or more of them, including another of Miralee's books...Love Finds You in Bridal Veil, Oregon.  The are all great and this one was no exception.  I tend to lean more towards the historical fiction books and this one did not disappoint me.  This book is set in 1887 Wyoming ranch territory.  Angel has been hiding the fact that she is a woman so that she can do what she loves and stay hidden from the man who is hunting for her.  When she is offered a job at a different ranch, she decides it is time to stop hiding and prove herself as a woman.  Angel has had a rough life and is a tomboy who has a VERY LARGE chip on her shoulder.  But, due to a few incidents and accidents that happen along the way, that chip disappears and she opens up and finds friends. 

My favorite part of these books is there is no foul language and no detailed "Love Scenes".  My 13 year old daughter loves to read the books that mom is reading, and I love the fact that I can share them with her and not have to worry about her reading something she should not be.  She started reading this one over the weekend and has not been able to put it down for very long.  She keeps coming and asking me what happens next. Of course I keep tell her to "read the book".  She moans and off she goes again to read.

You can visit Miralee's website for information on all of her other wonderful books.

I requested this book for review purposes from Christian Review of Books. All opinions are my own.

If you would like to do book reviews click on either of the links and they will take you to the websites where you can sign up.  

If you have read a good book lately leave me a comment and let me know.  You can link up any of you projects or book review below also.  Have a great week.

Two Book Reviews In One Day

Happy Monday.  I hope you are all having a wonderful week so far. I have two book review for you today.

The first one is...Goodbye to Yesterday A Lancaster County Saga by Wanda E. Brunstetter.  It is part 1 of a 6 part saga.  This means that the story is broken down into 6 books which are released over a six month period.


Part 1 in The Discovery series.

Join Meredith and Luke Stoltzfus, an Amish couple who are faced with the greatest challenge of their young lives. Financial struggles. Arguments. A suspected pregnancy. A last-minute trip to Middlebury, Indiana. A deadly encounter at a Philadelphia bus station. Will their love and faith be enough to bring them back together again, against all odds?

From the back of the book...

When Luke Stolzfus loses his job at a furniture store in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he is given an opportunity to learn a new trade from his uncle who lives in Indiana.  Despite his wife's reservations, Luke jumps at the chance and makes plans for a quick trip to Middlebury.  Along the way, Luke meets with tragedy, and life as he knew it will never be the same.  Despite all odds, will the faith and love Luke and Meredith share be enough to bring them back together again? Or will Meredith begin a new life with another?

Visit The Discovery Saga Facebook page here for more information.

You can visit Wanda's website to view videos also.

I am a big fan of Christian Fiction and Christian Historical Fiction books.  I've read a few Amish books also, but not too many. Wanda E. Brunstetter is a wonderful author.  If you are fan of her other books, you know that she has done a lot  of research on the Amish culture and knows her stuff. I don't know if I am a big fan of the 6 book story line however. I was a little surprised at how small the book was for the price. The book started out a little slow, as some books that turn out to be really good do,  but did get better as it went on.  Then just as it was starting to get interesting, of course, it was over...Wait for the next book to come out.  UGH.  I guess they leave you hanging so you will go get that next book. And of course I will have to go get it so that I can find out what happens next.  

I was given this book for review purposes by Handlebar Publishing, I was asked to give my honest opinion of the book. All opinions in this review are my own.

The other book that I just finished is...

Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming by Miralee Ferrell

From the back of the book...

Angel Ramirez is tired of living a lie.  But can she live like a lady?  On the run from a dangerous outlaw, Angel makes her way across several states disguised as a boy and working as a varmint tracker and horse wrangler.  After taking a job on a Wyoming ranch owned by bachelor Travis Morgan and his widowed sister, she finally reveals her true identity and must fight to prove her worth as a ranch hand while somehow discovering her role as a woman.

I am a big fan of the Love Finds You books.  I have read about 75% or more of them, including another of Miralee's books...Love Finds You in Bridal Veil, Oregon.  The are all great and this one was no exception.  I tend to lean more towards the historical fiction books and this one did not disappoint me.  This book is set in 1887 Wyoming ranch territory.  Angel has been hiding the fact that she is a woman so that she can do what she loves and stay hidden from the man who is hunting for her.  When she is offered a job at a different ranch, she decides it is time to stop hiding and prove herself as a woman.  Angel has had a rough life and is a tomboy who has a VERY LARGE chip on her shoulder.  But, due to a few incidents and accidents that happen along the way, that chip disappears and she opens up and finds friends. 

My favorite part of these books is there is no foul language and no detailed "Love Scenes".  My 13 year old daughter loves to read the books that mom is reading, and I love the fact that I can share them with her and not have to worry about her reading something she should not be.  She started reading this one over the weekend and has not been able to put it down for very long.  She keeps coming and asking me what happens next. Of course I keep tell her to "read the book".  She moans and off she goes again to read.

You can visit Miralee's website for information on all of her other wonderful books.

I requested this book for review purposes from Christian Review of Books. All opinions are my own.

If you would like to do book reviews click on either of the links and they will take you to the websites where you can sign up.  

If you have read a good book lately leave me a comment and let me know.   Have a great week.

Crazy Week And An Award

We have had a week of crazy weather here in Arkansas.  You name it and we have had it all in a matter of a couple days.  We had snow, sleet, rain, hail, and thunder and lightening.  The snow lasted long enough for the kids to make a silly snowman outside the window at their grandparents house.  Now their great grandpa can sit and look at him until he melts.  He had a huge nose and a big happy mouth.  I haven't gotten much work done this week but I hope to have a new felt set up next week.  Right now I am sitting here listening to an Anne of Green Gables audio book.  My dear friend Susan introduced me to Booksshouldbefree.com and I am loving it.  There are tons of books (3000) on there that you can listen to for free. You can even download them onto your computer or mp3 player. Go over and see if you can find a book or two to listen to.

Susan also gave me a blog award today.

For now I am just going to answer the 5 questions.

1.Cookies or Cake?  Cake...Carrot please.  When my step father (whom I thought mas my real dad until I was 12) died, I was 9, there was a cake and pie auction held for our family.  We were given a carrot cake and I have loved them ever since.

2.Vanilla or Chocolate? Chocolate, unless it is soft serve ice cream, then I like a swirl please.

3.What is your favorite sweet treat? Warm dump cake with lots of cool whip!! YUMMY

4.When do you crave sweet things the most?  When I am stressed or sick I tend to want something sweet.  It always makes you feel better while you are eating it.

5.If you had a sweet nickname, what would it be? Cupcake.  

Well I am off to see if I can get some work done today.  I can't get some of it done till Hubby wakes up from his nap. Since he works for the Highway Department, he is one nights when it is nasty.  The kids didn't even get to see him yesterday.  They were at school when he got home around 8AM and he left for work around 3pm so he wasn't home when they got here. 

Have a great weekend.

New Storybook Felts Items...My Little Genie Sets

Just a little post to let you know about the newest Storybook Felts Doll Set that is up in the shop. 

Storybook Felts My Little Genie Doll Dress Up Set

 She can be purchased with the book, doll, and clothes.

Just the doll and clothes.

Just the clothes.

She comes with 3 genie outfits in assorted colors, 3 pairs of shoes, 1 pony tail hair, 1 hairband, 1 necklace, 1 genie lamp with smoke, and one genie bottle. When ordering you are able to choose hair, skin and eye color. Go over to the shop and have a peek at the other sets that are available.

Monday Funday #23... I'm Ready For Spring

Now that Valentines Day is over, I am so ready for spring.  It really hasn't been much of a winter here in Arkansas though.  We've had a few cold days and a dusting of snow here and there but that is about it.  I know some of the states here in the US, as well as some of you in other countries, have had way more than your share of winter. Once January is over I am usually ready for spring and summer to get here. So, this Monday Funday is about Spring.  Enjoy.

Spring "Hope in a hoop"(Scroll down to find the pattern)

Bird Embroidery/Applique Pattern

Bird on a Branch Embroidery Pattern

April Showers

Spring Embroidery Hoop Art

Spring Blooms

Gnome and Mushroom

Spring Explosion Tea Cozy

If you have a spring craft or other craft you would like to share please link it up blow.  If you have a minute I would love for you to visit my other blog Storybook Felts and have a peek at what is going on over there.

Happy Valentines Day!!

I just wanted to stop by and say.....

 Happy Valentines Day!

I bought you a yummy box of chocolate to show you how I feel about you...

But...

I decided to try them to make sure they were good enough for you...I did leave you that one little heart shaped one on the left.  (sorry, I think I nibbled on it a little too.)

I guess I'll just have to tell you how I feel...

Happy Valentines Day all of my dear blog friends.

Melissa

If you haven't had a chance, please stop by this new blog and have a peek.

A Peek At My New Project...Storybook Felts

As I promised in my post yesterday...Here is a peek at what I have been up to.

If you want to see more you will have to jump over to the new blog made just for these little cuties. I would love for you to follow the new blog as well.  Now go over and have a peek and let me know what you think of them.

Monday

Hello Everyone!!  Monday Funday is on hold this week.  I have something new that I have been working on for almost two weeks now and haven't had much time for anything else.  I hope to have a post for you tomorrow all about it.  I can't wait to share it with you because I am extremely excited!!

Stay Tuned....More to come...


Melissa

Monday Funday #22...Embroidery Hoop Projects

Happy Monday everyone. I found some really cute embroidery hoop projects that I had to share with you.  I was sitting here searching for some cute storage ideas and came across some really cute stuff made from embroidery hoops.

Hoop It Up Organizer


Embroidery Hoop Mirror



Embroidery Hoop Storage


Embroidery Hoop Bag


Black Lace Earring Holder


Snowflake Mobile





Little Girly and Boyish Hoops


8 Hoop Ornaments For Gifts


Embroidery Hoop Turkey


Another Embroidery Hoop Turkey



Embroidery Hoop Reindeer


Embroidery Hoop Wall Pocket


Valentines Embroidery Hoops


Embroidery Hoop Pin Cushion


Button Hoops Color Wheel


Burlap Hoop Wreath


Embroidery Hoop Thread Storage


Embroidery Hoop Wall Hooks


Embroidery Hoop Shelf


Embroidery Hoop Silhouette Ornament


Holiday Tutorial: Let It Snow





There are many more projects out there, these are just a few of the ones I found.  Now link up and show me what you have been up to.  If you find any more wonderful embroidery hoop projects, I would love to see them too.