One for Carter, One for Charity

This is a baby blanket that I made for my grandson, Carter.  At the time that I made it, I did not know if we were going to have a  grandson or a granddaughter – so I chose this yarn, because I thought it would work for either.  I just love this yarn.  It is a variegated blend of blue, green and white.  It is so easy to work with and so soft.  Just perfect for a baby.  This is a pattern that I use over and over again.  The pattern is called Crocheted Baby Chevron Afghan from Bernat.  After I had finished Carter’s blanket, I had enough yarn left over to make another one for the charity I donate to.

I Still Find Each Day Too Short …..

I love this quote by John Burroughs – I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books that I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.  My family had planned a very nice surprise birthday for me.  We went for an awesome supper to the Chilled Cork and then back home for birthday cake and beverages.  It was nice to have a small family get-together with my MIL & FIL and my sister and her family, and of course, my daughter Jenn and her boyfriend Josh and my son Randy and his wife Stef and of course, our grandson Carter and last but not least my husband, Jerry.  Each birthday reminds you that life is short and you need to enjoy each day – so that is why I wanted to spend my 50th with my family.

They surprised with me with this awesome cake.

This was the most unbelievable cake I have ever seen!   The cake was decorated with a scrapbooking/cardmaking theme.  It was just WOW!!!  The details were so intricate.  The cake was made by Kempenfelt Cakes  in Barrie, Ontario and I would highly recommend her services.    I was also surprised with a gift to Cynthia Moore Photography in London, Ontario for a family portrait.  I am the luckiest Mom/Wife/Grandma.

Here is another picture I couldn’t resist posting.  Randy & Stef bought a onesie that is similar to the T-shirt that Jerry loves to wear.  It was so cute – we had to take a picture.

Happy New Year everyone!

Thank You to the Stars

I read somewhere on a fellow stamper’s blog that the best form of flattery is to have someone copy your creation.  I agree because that is where I get most of my cards from – is someone else’s idea.  I do try to change it up somehow, but not always, because sometimes it is perfect just the way they created it.  Why mess with perfection?

This card was cased from Shannan Teubner here.  She has such an awesome blog that I love to read (even though she has taken some time off from blogging) – she creates such awesome cards using Stamping Bella stamps.  Even though this card did not used the Bella line – I thought it was perfect for a thank you card.  So if you look at her original creation – really all I changed was the sentiment and a little change to the colour scheme.  Thanks to Shannan for sharing this idea.

• Stamps:  Seeing Stars – Verve; Many Thanks – Hero Arts
• Paper:  Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Very Vanilla, Dark Orange (Michaels), Dots DP (Costco Paper Pak)
• Ink:  Chocolate Chip
• Accessories:  D’Vine Swirl and Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folders, Large Star Punch

Hope you enjoy the card and best wishes to everyone for an awesome 2010.