Originally Posted by Gladys

Here's my bio...finally. Sorry it took so long..
It’s titled “ I am Blessed”
It represents God, Faith, Country, Family and Friends.
The butterfly represents change, Metamorphosis, as in life, once we reach adulthood
There is constant change, then eventually Heaven, the ultimate. The cross represents my faith but also there was a cross that used to inspire me as I would drive to Western Carolina University for my Undergraduate and Graduate degree 7 yrs later. Although a small thing at the time like in my picture the cross means everything! The mountains that I love also represent my parents, constant, dependable, steady, a continual source of inspiration who provided me with a strong positive foundation for life. I was so lucky to have my parents who I loved and cherished. The flowers on the blue background are all the people who have come into my life that have helped make me who I am today. The butterflies and daisies are all my family, friends and blessings God has given me like my two wonderful God given friends back home. On the other side is me waving the flag. I am very patriotic and never want anyone to forget the men and women who died and fought for our freedoms. My Dad was a WWII Vet. I miss him so but he was a man like no other and a wonderful parent as was my mother. ..Their love story was one you could write a book about.
As I worked on it I was amazed with what I remembered and wanted to say and the finished product .I’ve never done anything like this before…I hope everyone likes it.

Originally Posted by lindyline

Look what arrived in todays mail. I love this, but we need an explanation of what it's all about. I especially like the label, so I've included it as well.

Originally Posted by lindyline

In case you're all wondering, our wonderful host happened to pair up Sienna's Gigi and I, another Sienna's nana. We don't know how she managed this, but I for one am grateful, as I have a new wonderful friend who also has a wonderful little Sienna to love.

Originally Posted by Gladys

Here's my bio...finally. Sorry it took so long..
It’s titled “ I am Blessed”
It represents God, Faith, Country, Family and Friends.
The butterfly represents change, Metamorphosis, as in life, once we reach adulthood
There is constant change, then eventually Heaven, the ultimate. The cross represents my faith but also there was a cross that used to inspire me as I would drive to Western Carolina University for my Undergraduate and Graduate degree 7 yrs later. Although a small thing at the time like in my picture the cross means everything! The mountains that I love also represent my parents, constant, dependable, steady, a continual source of inspiration who provided me with a strong positive foundation for life. I was so lucky to have my parents who I loved and cherished. The flowers on the blue background are all the people who have come into my life that have helped make me who I am today. The butterflies and daisies are all my family, friends and blessings God has given me like my two wonderful God given friends back home. On the other side is me waving the flag. I am very patriotic and never want anyone to forget the men and women who died and fought for our freedoms. My Dad was a WWII Vet. I miss him so but he was a man like no other and a wonderful parent as was my mother. ..Their love story was one you could write a book about.
As I worked on it I was amazed with what I remembered and wanted to say and the finished product .I’ve never done anything like this before…I hope everyone likes it.

Originally Posted by jillaine

Here it is. There's always more to do, but this is as far as it's going.

Will put in the mail in the morning.

Sorry for being late.

-- Jillaine

Originally Posted by DBrooks

Hi all. Here’s my self-portrait. I live in California and treasure the warmth of the sun (the yellow fabric). I enjoy gardening (tomatoes) and the outdoors (trees/mountains fabric). I love the fall and fall colors. It reminds me of family, security, comfort. The red dots represent my son (age 16) who plays tennis. My ex-husband and I adopted him from Bulgaria at age 2. I don’t have any Bulgarian fabric! The matryoshka dolls represent my daughter (21) who was born in Russia and adopted at age 3. I’ve been married for 5 years to my good friend from high school. He gets the red hearts because I love him dearly. Last but not least, I love coffee and my kitties. Oops, I forgot to take a picture of the back. Flowers make me happy so they cover the back of my mug rug!

Originally Posted by Sharoni

where do you click to see a picture of everyone's mug rug? I have only seen mine, Gladys' and abdconsultant?

Originally Posted by Mary O

My mug rug from my swap partner in Greece where she works as a nurse.What cool fabric....

Originally Posted by abdconsultant

LAB55, I have your rug ready;
Its been 8 years since I've been to the East coast, I only live 4 hrs away. Living on the farm prevents me from a lot of "going". Anyway I just got back from a long week end and I must say I'm so glad I got to hear the "white noise of the ocean, looking for objects in the sand and the warm breeze against my skin. I realized when I got there I had not painted my toenails since last summer, so I got a pedicure!!!

Originally Posted by Judith1005 (Post 5252651)

I would.....When I saw this thread, I was mad at myself, I thought I missed the sign up. Then I saw the date....:(. I certainly did miss the swap, by a whole year. :) lol. I think I might take on the challenge anyway. I like learning new things about myself.