Secret Stitcher & Happy Halloween

Yesterday the mailman brought me a big box of goodies from my Secret Stitcher!  I wanted to post last night but it was not to be so here we are today.  Let's look at what she sent me!

Now you might be thinking, why September in October almost November?  Well she included the cutest note saying she'd forgotten to mail September's.

I have to confess, I didn't even give it a thought.  My September was so busy I felt like it came and went before I event knew it with all the traveling I did.  I'm thrilled with what she sent me.  Love the apples, those pink scissors, and the fob!

Seriously, let's have a closer look at that fob!!  Love all the sparkly crystals.  I know it's a crappy picture that doesn't even do this little cutie justice.  I wish you all could see it in person.  It's just so me...pink, bling, and Hello Kitty.  Seriously, it just doesn't get any better.  Thank you so much, Secret Stitcher!

But wait, there's more!!!

She also sent me October stuff too!  Lots of fun Halloween goodies.  Just look at it all!  She crammed that pretty box full of goodness!!

I love this tea towel and the October note pad with the pumpkins.  So darn cute!

Check out this great floss toss!  All in great Halloween colors and even some juicy silks.   Love Belle Soie silks!  Swoon!

Here's a close up of my Hello Kitty goodies!  I love the little candies in the tin are bone  shaped!  Now how stinkin' cute is that?  I know!

Speaking of bone shapes, she even found a great bone shaped tin!  I'm going to use it to put Shelby's new treats in it.  Yes, even Shelby got spoiled for Halloween!!!

Speaking of, here she is patiently waiting for a bite of her new chicken jerky!  Shelby thanks you too, Secret Stitcher!

I have to say that my Secret Stitcher this year has really spoiled both of us!  Again, thank you so much for all the wonderful goodies! They came just in time too.

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Since we are talking about Halloween and today is the day, I have to share this year's Halloween costume with you.  You may remember from last year that our office goes all out at Halloween.  This year I went with things I already had and just added accessories!

The real "Waldo"

Me as Waldo

 

Yep, I'm Waldo!  One of my coworkers always says this is my "Waldo sweater" so I went with it!  I've made a lot of people smile today.  It was a pretty easy one to throw together and the best part is it's warm.

We are still feeling the effects of "Sandy" today with rain, wind and 39 degree temperatures.  I'm not complaining, we got lucky around here!

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Well folks, that's it from here.  Thanks for taking time to visit with me and for all who celebrate, Happy Halloween!!!  I hope you have a grand day or at least get a good sugar buzz goin'!

Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher aka Waldo

P.S.  A certain someone is having a birthday today.  Pop over to my friend Lisa's blog and wish her a Happy Birthday!  Tell her Waldo sent ya!

Happy Halloween and a finish!

Design:  Oct 31st

Designer: Glory Bee from JCS Sept/Oct 2009

Fabric: 28 ct. Lambswool

Floss: DMC as charted

Started: 10/21/11

Finished:  10/23/11

Completed:  10/25/11

Since I know Lisa S. has received this I wanted to post it here so you can see it.  Today is Lisa's birthday!  She has a special Halloween birthday.  How cool is that?!

I put a butterfly pin on the back since I know Lisa loves butterflies.  I also enclosed a couple bright red maple leaves I picked up in the yard since she commented earlier that she doesn't get to "see fall" like we do up north.  I figured I'd share a little bit of my fall with her on her special day.  Pop on over and leave her some birthday wishes.

I "met" Lisa last year during BeckySC's Pumpkin Challenge.  She had stitched the incredibly cute BOAF freebie called Halloween Costume and I fell in love with it.  She shared her copy of the freebie chart with me and we've emailed back and forth ever since.  Along the way we've discovered several "Lisa things" and shared numerous giggles as a result.  She's a kindred spirit for sure.

Happy birthday girlfriend! I hope you are rightly spoiled today!!! 

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Now for something completely different....

Our office has a tradition of dressing up for Halloween.  We go all out.  We even parade to the other floors "Trick or Treating" but mainly just to show off our costumes.  This year two of the main people who really get into it weren't at work today so I carried on the tradition with the two other folks that did dress up. 

The real Hamburgler

Me as Hamburgler

Yep, I see a resemblance here!  Needless to say, we had a ball and made lots of people smile today.

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I hope you have a Happy Halloween wherever you are and remember, there's a little kid in all of us!

Until next time,

The Inspired Stitcher aka The Hamburgler (just for today)!