Spring At Kitty & Me!

Well, we may have more snow outside, but Spring is showing it's pretty little head here at Kitty & Me!

I spent the day taking photos of our newest creative endeavors.  Oh, and uploading photos.  Yes, that takes awhile on dial-up.  But I did a little project while I was waiting.  Velvet Strawberries:

These will part of an upcoming project.  You'll never guess what I'm going to do with them!  Stay tuned!

In the meantime, here is the sweetest little bunny pillow made by mom:

These cute little chick do-dads are by mom as well:

I just love them!  I have something coming soon with these little chicks too!  I'm just waiting on some more forgetmenot flowers!

Anyway, these Spring tags are my newest additions:

There are 5 tags in each set.  I don't know which ones I like more.  The bunny's are vintage gold dresden foil.  I found them at an antique shop awhile back.  Sometimes it's hard for me to use some of my things that I've picked up in our junkin' travels but eventually I concede to using them.  I mean, why do I have them if I don't want to use them?

Anyway, I also made some pretty little glittered egg ornaments:

These would be so cute on an Easter Egg tree! 

So, that was my day.  I made chicken soup and Scott just walked in the door.  My favorite time of day!  I just have to get the garlic bread ready to put in the oven.  He doesn't like to eat the minute he walks in.  He likes to unwind for a little while first.

In other news, Annie was the first to ask for the JCS Ornament magazine so Annie, it's yours!  Please email me with your address so I can get that in the mail for you.  I hope you enjoy it!

Well, I'm kind of tired now.  I started stitching Block #8 of my Garden Crazy Quilt but I want to get a little more stitching in on it before I share a progress photo with you.  I also have some lovely gifts that I received from 2 of my dear blog friends.  I'll share photos of those in the next day or so too!

Until then, have a good night!

A Quick Update

It's supposed to snow tomorrow (again)!  I guess Spring isn't quite ready to show up yet!  My husband took me up to Michael's this morning because heaven knows, I have no craft supplies in this house!  LOL!  Actually, I wanted some spray glitter.  Scott said, "yeah, that's what you need.  Spray glitter!"  Too funny!

When we got back home, I made a loaf of bread to have with soup tomorrow and I've since been rearranging my computer room which is also where I store my craft supplies.  You know, the ones that I don't have.  Ha, ha, ha!

Anyway, I still have a little bit of organizing to do but, I thought I'd take a short break and share a photo of Block #8 of my Garden Crazy Quilt before I start stitching on it:

 

If you're new to my blog, I started this Garden Crazy Quilt project back in November or December.  It's my Winter project and I can see that my timing is quite good.  The quilt will consist of 9 blocks, each with a vintage embroidered hankie as a focal point.  When completed, I will border it with pink taffeta and hang it in my Living Room.

I'm not sure I'll start on this today.  I'm running out of steam now but I may start on it in the morning.

For now, I have a copy of the 2009 Just Cross Stitch Ornament issue that I would like to give away:

 

  If someone would like to have it, please leave a comment for me.  USA Residents only please.  I will take care of the postage.

Have a good evening everyone!

Spring Is In The Air!!!

It's going to be a lovely sunny day here.  I noticed that the Cardinal birds are just starting to sing their Spring song!  Oooh, there is a light at the end of Winter's tunnel!

I have loads of things to share today.  I spent yesterday afternoon photographing our newest projects.

First are my Crazy Quilt Trinket Boxes:

 

I just love pink & green together!  So soft and feminine!

Next are my little PEEP EGGS:

 

I hand-painted some paper mache eggs, added vintage lace, string pearls, some forgetmenot flowers and glitter!  They're sitting in a little nest of moss.

I also made a couple of little grapevine wreaths for Spring:

 

I used vintage greeting cards for the background scenery.  And of course, everything I make has to have glitter on it!

Mom too has been busy as a bee.  She made 3 Puffy Pincushions.  These are the combined efforts of mom & dad really.  Dad made the wood bases and then mom did the rest:

 

I don't know how mom came up with the idea for these.  I love the aqua one.  Mom asked if I could spare 3 vintage mother-of-pearl buttons for this project.  Ha, ha, ha!!!  I told mom I have enough vintage buttons to last through to my next lifetime!  Of course, it doesn't stop me from buying more.  

And here is mom's Bird On A Victorian Box:

 

Isn't that pretty?  It's purely decorative and just so sweet!  Mom got the idea from those little Victorian images of boxes filled with flowers with a bird sitting on top.

So those are our newest projects!  I have more here to photograph but I ran out of steam yesterday.  I'll share those things over the weekend.  

For today, I'm heading over to mom's to play!  I have a ton of projects there that need finishing.  Lot's of Easter and Spring things.  It really helps to get through  the Winter months by making Spring things.

And speaking of Spring, I am planning on starting Block #8 of my Garden Crazy Quilt this week.  I've really done well with my timing.  Only 2 blocks to go on my Winter project and a month left until Spring.  Well, according to my calender, Spring starts on March 1st but that's my calender!

I received a lovely package of goodies from Judy S. yesterday so I'll share photos over the weekend.  Pretty things!  And I want to leave a quick note to Froggy, please drop me an email so I have your email address.

Ok, it's time to get myself together so I can go to mom's.  She has Hazelnut Decaf Coffee.  Yum!  On my way there, I plan to keep my eyes open for Robins!

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Preview Of Upcoming Attractions

I thought I'd share a sneak peek of my Crazy Quilt Trinket Boxes with you:

 

They're all done and ready for the shop.   I'll have more photos tomorrow as well as other things that mom and I have made.  After I run to WalMart in the morning, I think I'll work on listing our newest things.

I'm terribly restless & bored out of my mind today.  I can't settle in on anything.  I have plenty of things I can do.  Cleaning is always an option but don't feel like doing that at the moment.  I've been wanting to rearrange some things here in my computer room but don't care to do that right now.  I could start on the tax stuff.   Ewwww......I have tons of things I want to make but just can't zero in on anything.  I've actually felt this way for a few days and I've been hoping it would pass but so far, it hasn't.

I just called mom and asked if I can come over and play there.  Of course she said yes so I'll head over there shortly.  I'm so tired of feeling screwy!  

Is it Spring yet?

Treasures

I have all sorts of lovely new (some old) treasures to share today!  Last week was not so great having to have 2 teeth pulled but the weekend came with many blessings of love, comfort and beauty.

First, I received another package of beautiful lace from Gina in Australia:

Gina hunts through her local thrift shops and keeps her eyes open for lace.  She knows I have this obsession for it!  Thank you Gina!  All are lovely and much loved!

Next, I received a beautiful Valentine from Pat:

 

And just look at that gorgeous brooch that Pat made!

  

How in the world she does such tiny stitches is beyond me!   She is so gifted and thoughtful.  Thank you Pat!  This is a treasure to me!

I think I mentioned in my post over the weekend that my husband was going to take me to the Flea Market on Sunday.  I found some really pretty things there.

First are these laces:

There are over 100 yards of daisy lace on that roll.  I only paid $8.00 for it and it's cotton so I can dye it!  The little green pieces will be used on some sort of little art dolls.  Haven't decided for sure yet but I thought they were so pretty and unusual.

Next, I bought this pretty vintage plant stand:

It needs a bit of cleaning up and a fresh coat of paint.  I'm not sure what I'll put in there.  I don't care for too many plants in the house.  With 3 cats, I'd be cleaning dirt up off my floor all the time.  I just couldn't pass it by for only $10.00.

Last but not least, is my Valentine's Day gift from my husband:

 

I fell in love with this when I saw it!  I don't think it's all that old but it's so ornate!  A little while after I had looked at it, Scott had disappeared.  Shortly there after, he returned carrying this pretty birdcage!  He told me that as soon as it gets warm outside, he will paint it white for me.  I of course will cover it with roses and ivy and a pretty faux bird.

On Valentine's evening, I took Scott out for dinner to one of our favorite places.  It's where he took me on our first date!  He had some kind of steak and I had Taco salad.

It was a lovely day and a lovely weekend!