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Sunday, June 5, 2011

It comes in handy

Being crafty and having an over abundance of supplies really does come in handy sometimes. For example, if you forget a friends birthday and it's already a week later.
I can't believe I forgot my friend Debbie's birthday. I read her blog post yesterday and she mentioned that it was last weekend. I set out to put together a little gift for her. I made a card, boxed up one of my quilled necklaces, threw in the recycled mushroom can project and decorated a photo mat that I hadn't used yet with some quilled flowers.

I happened to have a picture of her and her husband that I had taken last year so I printed it out to go with the mat.
Not bad for last minute if I do say so myself.
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33 comments:

  1. gayleJune 5, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Wow! You are so crafty!! Love these!

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  2. BeebeebabsJune 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    So true and we keep buying and buying. You did a great job. Tell Duke I said hello tfs!!!

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  3. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartJune 5, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    A very sweet birthday gift basket! Debbie will love it :)

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  4. jeanlivingsimpleJune 5, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I love the frame. I'm sure Debbie will be touched with your thoughtful gifts...even if they are a little late.

    What was the Mushroom can project?

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  5. LinJune 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Look at you pulling together a great gift on short notice! I wish I had a friend like you!!

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  6. BeadedTailJune 5, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    That gift may have been on short notice but it was long on thoughtfulness! I bet she loves it!

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  7. SharkbytesJune 5, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    What a nice personalized gift!

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  8. marieJune 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Excellent last-minute gift! She's going to love it I'm sure!!

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  9. Ginny HartzlerJune 5, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I will remember to make sure I mention it to you when it's MY birthday, ha ha!! How beautiful and special!

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  10. HelenJune 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I'm sure Debbie will be thrilled. I read this somewhere that "Late is better than never." Love the quilled photo mat.

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  11. SandeeJune 5, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    You did really well on this. I didn't have a doubt one either. You are very talented.

    Have a terrific day. My best to Duke. :)

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  12. booahbooJune 5, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    These gifts are most special as they are made specially for her. She'll be so happy! Love the frame picture of her and her hubby!

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  13. AnonymousJune 5, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Did I miss seeing the quilled necklace? I saw earrings but a necklace? I want to see! And yeah great gifts!

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  14. Zach (Fledgling Blogger)June 5, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Wow! That's a very lovely gift! :D

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  15. JenJune 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    Crafty has definitely saved the day for me a time or two too *laugh* ;o) I love that mat - it's fabulous!

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  16. Dr Sonia S VJune 6, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Hi Ann got your link from Helens blog. Yes it happens to all of us and its useful to have something in stock!
    Lovely work yo have here. I am becoming a follower
    Cheers from Bangalore ,India
    Dr Sonia S V
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  17. john bainJune 6, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    A lovely way to show how much you care.

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  18. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    If it passed Inspector 12's (Duke) scrutiny, she should love it.

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  19. PhilippaJune 6, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Brilliant - I bet she'll love it!

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  20. MargJune 6, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    That is a terrific birthday present. Nothing better than something home made. It has so much more personal feelings that go with it. Hope you have a great week.

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  21. Sheryl HastingsJune 6, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Oh yes! Many of us can make do in a pinch. Actually your gift looks lkie it took a lot of thought and anyone would be glad to have it! Love the flowers, nice and summery.

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  22. RussJune 6, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Actually you did a great job. You are so crafty. She is just going to love it.

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  23. KarenJune 6, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    OH, how pretty! I would love to receive something like that. You did good.

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  24. AnnJune 6, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Handmade gifts are the best! She's going to LOVE what you've made.

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  25. Out on the prairieJune 6, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    i wrote mine in an address book but then fail to look at it very often.

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  26. MadSnapper n BeauJune 6, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    you are so creative and very, very talented. a wonderful gift, even if it is a tad late. very special gift

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  27. TanyiaJune 6, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Not too bad at all, happy belated bday to our friend@

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  28. DuniJune 6, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    That is such a thoughtful and personal gift basket! She will love it -even if it's a week later ;-)

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  29. Bossy BettyJune 6, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    What a great, creative gift! I need friends like you. I get old candy bars and used cards from mine.

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  30. DSSJune 6, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Not bad at all!! Just one more reason why having that artistic gene is a good thing :)

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  31. Chatty CroneJune 6, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wish I was Debbie! Gee I wish I had talent like that! Darn!

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  32. CatherineJune 6, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    A wonderful heartfelt gift ~ even if it is a little late! :)
    xo Catherine

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  33. AntonellaJune 8, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    You are a quick thinking friend! I can't believe you got all that done so quickly! Love it! Hugs, antonella :-)

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