Monday, March 7, 2011

Snowy White Christening Blanket

Just began knitting a few months ago.
It has not been easy for me.
I didn't realize how difficult this "New Hobby" is.
But I did finish my first project.
The pattern was called "Spoiled Baby Blanket". 
I made it for by new great niece Baby Isabella.
I shared with you here
the baby book, photo album, rag quilt and leopard coat I made her.
Take a look at my knitting accomplishment...


I had two weeks from start to finish to get this project completed.


Once knitted, the pattern made little holes
 which allows you to run a ribbon
 along the outer edge of the blanket.


Each corner has a pretty bow.

I used a very pale Pink Satin ribbon...


I made a card to go with the blanket.


Gotta have some rhinestones on the girly card!


I embellished the card by using the PINK ribbon
 from the blanket for the bow. 

The same yarn that was used  for the blanket
 wrapped around the card. 

A note for Isabella's baby book.
 She can read in years to come....



A pretty button with a rhinestone on top held the yarn on the card.


Isn't baby Isabella sweet?

Here she is right after the christening....


The best part...
Yesterday was the baptism and my husband and I
 were asked to be Baby Isabella's Godparents.

It was a perfect day!
We couldn't have been happier!

Now for the giveaway.
The lucky winner is...
EMILY @ http://thisismeemily1.blogspot.com
Contact me so I can put the gift in the mail!

Can't wait to start showing you the master bedroom makeover.
The furniture is starting to get painted. 
 I have my fingers crossed that it will turn out great.
Check back to see how it looks.

I'll be linking up to...
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Giveaway....I'm on the radio today!

I am so excited. 
 Later today I am going to be interviewed
 on the radio by Pat Sloan from Favecrafts.

It's a live interview so no SECOND CHANCES! 
 That's something to make you nervous about. 
 Thank goodness Pat emailed me with a list about what we will be talking about.  Favecrafts is a great website and I was so thrilled when they contacted me to ask if I would do the interview. 
 It was another one of the those moments when I did my
infamous "Happy Dance" around the house.

 Do you have a "Happy Dance"? 
My teenage sons always look at me in disbelief!

The interview will be available to hear starting at 3:30 pm EST.  Just click HERE at Favecrafts.
You can even download the interview to a player
 so you can listen to it anytime!

So, what will we be talking about during the interview?
Let me share it with you....


I love having a candle burn in my house when I am home. 
 It's just one of those simple pleasures. 
 During the winter months I use the scent "Winter"
 Don't you just love their candles?

 Are you  thinking OK  what's so special about an ordinary candle?


 That's the point....
It's just plain ordinary.
So let's dress it up!


 Like I said, I love burning a candle
 but I really don't care for a plain candle with the wrapper on it. 

Remember my post about the plain kleenex box HERE? 
 Same problem...

I went to my stash of decorative papers,
and then scrounged through the ribbon bin
 looking for something special.
  Now a hunt through the buttons.... 
Actually this is an old earring from a garage sale find. 
 JUST PERFECT!


 Here's another one... 
This time I used some old wallpaper.


 Gotta love the leopard ribbon and big button.


You tell me....
Doesn't that look so much better?
It just made the ordinary candle look extra-ordinary!


I use the smaller size candle in the bathroom....


I purchase these buttons at Wallmart...


Here's at tip...

Don't glue the decorative paper to the candle.
  Just make a sleeve with the paper that slides over the candle to cover it.  When the candle is burned down and you through it away, remove the cover and place it on the new candle!


Looks so much better in the bathroom!


Now for the giveaway....

Spring is on it's way
 HOPEFULLY.
So let's celebrate with a set of spring time door cans.
Pink is my favorite color, and hopefully yours. 
These are perfect for the spring time.
 You can hang them inside your house.

 
Or hang them outside your house.


Here's how you can enter to win....

**Please note: You must write a separate comment for each entry.


#1. Leave me a comment. Make sure I can contact you through your blog or email (so I can notify you if you win).
 Want a second chance to win?

#2. Sign up to "Follow" my blog.
 Add yourself as a follower on the right sidebar.
If you are already a follower, just leave me a comment and let me know. You'll be entered again.


Want a third chance to win?

#3. Post about this giveaway on your own blog with a link to this blog post giveaway.


This giveaway will run until Sunday, March 6th.
 The winner will be announced on the 7th.
Good Luck...

I'll be linking up to the following sites....



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Monday, February 28, 2011

A Baby Card...

Just sharing an idea for a handmade Baby Card.
Best part it's for a girl and it's PINK!
What could be better.


Found some scraps of paper in my "Stash Box".


 Added a Polka Dot PINK ribbon...


Plucked this flower from a spring time floral wreath...
Gotta have the rhinestone for the BLING!



Added this sweet poem to the inside of the card.
It's that simple and way better then spending $5.00 at the card shop!

The frame is from the Graphics Fairy. 
 She has some wonderful stuff!

I'll be linking up to...

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Saturday, February 19, 2011

Handmade Coasters for a Gift...

Recently I have taken up knitting.

 I like doing it, but I am frustrated.
I've started about FOURprojects!

You might say that's quite ambitious,
 but let me tell you why...
I am constantly making a mistake!
So when that happens,
 I need to set aside the project until I can ASK bother again, someone who can undo what I have knitted incorrectly.
  It is frustrating and I can't wait until the day
when I can fix my own mistakes.

Well, you ask what does this have to do with "Coasters"?
One of my "knitting friends" was having a birthday and I needed a quick gift for a get together.

Here's what I came up with...




Don't you just love the saying.  

I love the site Quotegarden.com
Just search for a specific subject and they will have a saying for it.
Actually it did not say "knitting" it said needlework. 
I just switch it! 


I found this wonderful frame HERE at the Graphics Fairy.
I did some work on my computer and  printed it off the image
 on some scrapbooking paper.
I had purchased these ceramic tiles
 and with a little bit of Mod Podge I had my gift.


Made a cute matching gift bag...


Since it was all about "KNITTING"
I thought I would use some fun yarn to embellish the bag.


This PINK Frame was also from the Graphics Fairy!


Like the PINK leopard ribbon bow?



I finished it off by cutting some squares of cork
and gluing them to the back of the coasters.


Wrapped them with more pretty yarn
and added a girly flower petal and
GOTTA  HAVE BLING
rhinestone!


I'll be linking up to...

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Happy Valentines Day

Last week while visiting EAB Designs 
 I found a wonderful Free Valentine Printable.

I knew right then this would be a gift for my sweet husband. 

It's titled, "How Do I Love Thee?"

There are 12 cards and you can fill in why you love your sweetie....


I waited till my hubby was in bed and then went out to his car.
I wanted him to get the surprise on his way to work.

I hung it from his review mirror.
Then I knew he couldn't miss it!



I added a few embellishments.  I couldn't make it to girly.
I punched a hole so I could insert a jump ring to hold all the cards.
A plaid ribbon with a little heart was attached to the ring.

OK... Maybe a bit to frilly, but OH WELL... 
I couldn't help myself!


I also  added a button for a bit more embellishment.



I also made some red velvet truffles today. 



 I found a free water bottle printable HERE.
  I decided to use them as labels for the package of truffles.


I put the truffles in the heart lunch bag. 
After I folded the lunch bag,
 I punched two holes to attach my ribbon. 


 You didn't think I was going to forget to add rhinestones,
did you?



Tomorrow I'm off for some surprise deliveries to some friends.
  I thought they would look cute hanging on the front door.


Just a little label added to the back.
 Now they will know who the tasty treat is from.


I'll be linking up to .....


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