The months of November and December have been dedicated to recouping and making Fairies! I started to make just two cards, but I couldn’t stop there so I went through all of my scrapbooking scraps and supplies and started making more and more! They are so fun and addictive, my sister, Lyda, even had a blast making some with me!

Fairy House card

Fairies and the Moon

Angels

I have just been so upset over the amount of items as far back as 2003 that are showing up with lead, cadmium, arsenic and other Toxic chemicals! I can’t believe that my children have been exposed to dangerous amounts of chemicals and we were never told about these health hazards until now! And with all of the gift-giving this season it is so important for you and the children you love to educate yourself on Recalled Items and Safe Toys. Lead and other chemicals even effect clothing, jewelry and furniture so please check out these sites, Healthy Toys , and share them with your friends and families for Christmas. I hope we will all have a safe year for 2008

I just found the I Took the Handmade Pledge, Buy Handmade online and love it! Every year I usually buy or make handmade gifts so this year one of the handmade items I bought was from my mom, Gerri Plummer, a fabulous silk purse for a Teacher gift! Anyone can sign up on their site and use the I took the Handmade Pledge logo to your own blogs!

Gerri Plummer Purse