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.

33 comments:

gayle said...

Wow! You are so crafty!! Love these!

Beebeebabs said...

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

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

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

jeanlivingsimple said...

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?

Lin said...

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

BeadedTail said...

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

Sharkbytes said...

What a nice personalized gift!

marie said...

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

Ginny Hartzler said...

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

Helen said...

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

Sandee said...

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. :)

booahboo said...

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!

Anonymous said...

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

Zach (Fledgling Blogger) said...

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

Jen said...

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

Dr Sonia S V said...

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

john bain said...

A lovely way to show how much you care.

Unknown said...

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

Philippa said...

Brilliant - I bet she'll love it!

Marg said...

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.

Sheryl Hastings said...

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.

Russ said...

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

Karen said...

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

Ann said...

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

Out on the prairie said...

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

MadSnapper said...

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

Tanyia said...

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

Duni said...

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

Bossy Betty said...

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

DSS said...

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

Chatty Crone said...

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

Catherine said...

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

Antonella said...

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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