I have a friend who has been getting me into trouble lately, and her initials are Miss Katrina. She's got me hooked on these:
They're Cadbury Mini Eggs, and I've eaten them for breakfast and dessert for the past three days. (What, you don't have dessert after breakfast?) I've never been a big chocolate addict, but for some reason I can't stop eating them.
Katrina, you are a very bad influence, but I think you already knew that.
Which brings me to my next topic: Easter. I found myself humming an old hymn today, called He Lives, and I thought that a few of the lyrics would fit perfectly into a little Easter sampler. Feel free to download this by clicking on the link below, and not the actual image. (Keep in mind that the image colors you see on your monitor are not true to the actual DMC colors used.. they're similar, but not exact.)
If this is something you plan on stitching for Easter, then I so hope you enjoy your time spent with it. But whatever you choose to work on, don't forget to have these by your stitching spot:
ETA: For the lyrics to He Lives and to read a bit about the composer, Alfred Ackley, please visit http://www.popularhymns.com/he_lives.php. And Happy early Easter!
Ack!!!! Paulette, I've been resisting the temptation of those mini eggs so far. You've blown it for me I think. lolol! I might have to go searching now. Thanks for the free design -- it's so pretty! But then everything you design is pretty.....
Posted by: Margaret | February 21, 2012 at 11:26 AM
I've already spoiled my diet by eating a whole bag of them last week and then bought a huge 32 oz bag of them at Sam's Club...put them in a bowl for watching "The Bachelor" last night with friends....oh they are sooo good, and yes, I believe it was Katrina who sent me my first bag of those in an exchange a few years back! Darn her!
Posted by: Cathy Lloyd | February 21, 2012 at 11:30 AM
One of my favorite hymns too, falls in right along with I'll Fly Away and The Old Rugged Cross. I think I'll be humming along with you today! Thanks for the chart :)
Posted by: Nicole | February 21, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Thanks for the complimentary chart; looking forward to stitching it! I do want to thank you for posting about those "egg" lip balms. I decided to try them after that post and wow!
Posted by: Robin in Virginia | February 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM
That is a lovely chart. Thank you. x
Posted by: Hazel | February 21, 2012 at 12:14 PM
I love those eggs too! Yum! Thanks so much, Paulette, for the freebie chart! I want to stitch it for on my buffet. It will go nicely with my Easter egg tree! (Along with a nice egg shaped bowl of those little yummy eggs!) Thanks again for sharing the chart! Linda in CO
Posted by: Linda in CO | February 21, 2012 at 12:34 PM
I love this little design!! Tis beautiful! I dont have to have the mini eggs..i want the big Cadbury Creme Eggs!!! LLLLY
Posted by: Littlebit | February 21, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Thanks for the pretty chart!
Posted by: Giovanna | February 21, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Thanks for the lovely Rejoice chart.
Have you tried slowly sucking the shell off the eggs as they melt in your mouth and then have a sip of tea or coffee...... and the chocolate melts even more and you are in HEAVEN!!!!
Posted by: Sheila | February 21, 2012 at 01:04 PM
Thanks for the lovely chart. Yes, Katrina is a very bad influence.... I have bags of Cadbury mini eggs in my cupboard.
Posted by: Laurie in Iowa | February 21, 2012 at 01:48 PM
Cadbury Mini Eggs? The. BEST.
I'm not sure how it is in Nebraska, but here in Massachusetts, it's sometimes hard to find them because they sell out! Especially the very-hard-to-find dark chocolate eggs!
Posted by: Kristen from MA | February 21, 2012 at 01:50 PM
The cadbury mini eggs are my most favorite Easter Candy Paulette! We have great taste, don't we?
Posted by: Tedra Raden | February 21, 2012 at 02:10 PM
Thank God I don't like Cadbury Eggs, cos' those are definitely cute enough to gobble up!!
Thank you for the lovely freebie...it just went on my to do list :o)
Posted by: Terri Hall | February 21, 2012 at 02:11 PM
Thanks for the freebie...love the design. I, too, love those Cadbury mini eggs! We went thru a bag last week!
Posted by: Debra | February 21, 2012 at 03:00 PM
We can't rejoice enough to give Him all the honor He deserves.
I love these cross stitch pattern. There are so few of them... So thank you so much for letting you being inpired by our Savior.
Hugs and God bless,
Willeke
The Netherlands
Posted by: Willeke | February 21, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Thank you for the lovely chart and the even lovelier sentiment. As for the Cadbury, sometimes being allergic to chocolate is such a blessing.
Posted by: Ralee | February 21, 2012 at 03:52 PM
Thank you, Paulette! Another lovely chart. I have to say I love some of the old hymns and "He Lives" is a favourite (also like Nicole, The old rugged cross) - Easter isn't Easter without singing them.
Posted by: Cathymk | February 21, 2012 at 03:56 PM
Paulette, thank you for the lovely chart - oh and please pass the Cadbury chocolate!!!! ;) Cathryn
Posted by: Cathryn | February 22, 2012 at 06:53 AM
Well we both know it's my favorite candy and I like being a bad influence, LOL. Love the freebie too :-)!!!
Posted by: Katrina | February 22, 2012 at 11:24 AM
Beautiful chart !! thank you ...
bisous de France
Posted by: ♥ marylin ♥ | February 22, 2012 at 12:36 PM
I would like to send you my personnal version of your model "The queen's crowns". Is it possible to contact me and say me where I can send it, please ? If you're interrested, of course...
Véronique from Paris, France
Posted by: Véronique | February 22, 2012 at 01:04 PM
I'm ignoring those little chocolatey bits of love as hard as I can. (don't think about them, don't think about them) Your freebie is awesome! I love it! And it might make the perfect little thank you for the minister in our wedding (which is the week after Easter). If only I can find the time. Thank you so much for sharing it! (don't think about chocolate, don't think about chocolate)
Posted by: Robin H | February 22, 2012 at 01:37 PM
Have chocolate "after" breakfast, you ask... well, I have it BEFORE and AFTER breakfast!
And oh, thanks so much for reminding me that those eggs are out again now! I love them and can't stop eating them. But I'm still going to look for some tomorrow when I go to the store! LOL!
Linda in VA
Posted by: Linda Huson | February 22, 2012 at 01:56 PM
I look forward to the mini Cadbury eggs every easter. They are my favorite Easter candy. :) I haven't had any yet, but seeing them pictured on your blog so prettily displayed in that lime green bowl is about to change that. Yummy!
I may have to make a run to the store this afternoon. LOL!
Love Rejoice! Printing it and putting it with the other Easter smalls that I would like to stitch this year! Thank you!!!!
Posted by: kellie | February 22, 2012 at 03:19 PM
Love that hymn....and I adore those eggs. I always make bird nests with chow mein noodles every Easter and we use these eggs instead of jelly beans (much better than jelly beans). More than one bag is needed due to "snacking" eggs! Oh, it was on the news last week that eating sweets in the morning is better, your metabolism is higher and burns more calories!!!! Thanks for the beautiful chart.
Posted by: Suzanne G. | February 22, 2012 at 03:20 PM