Gifting

I can't believe it's been THAT long since I last blogged!  Having the time has been a real issue - hubby and I are spending way less time on the net these days plus I have been hampered by the fact I just couldn't upload photos.  I upgraded something and then lost all ability to put photos on my blog.  Now I know I have a few loyal followers out there somewhere but even you don't want to tune in just for a whole bunch of blah, blah, blah if there aren't at least a few pictures to look at huh? I sure wouldn't!

Well let me just say that I am about to make up for that.  I've had to figure out a whole different route but for the time being I can get some pictures uploaded so I'm gonna enjoy it whilst I can.

 

I made up a little something over the weekend for one of the gals at church.  I don't actually know her and I think she must be fairly new but there was a round robin email from the ladies at church asking us to make her feel welcome and show her some love.  I'm not exactly sure when baby's due but my guess is it's pretty soon.

 

I recycled a pretty pastel blue box somebody gave a gift to me in, deliberately knowing I would love the box (just like a kid).

 

And these are the handmade goodies that fit perfectly inside.  Since I don't know what gender baby is gonna be I had to keep the colour scheme kinda neutral.  I picked up a half metre of baby design fabric on the market last Wednesday and took my inspiration for everything else from there.

 

Burp cloths are super easy to make and one of the most practical gifts I can think of.  Trust me - you don't go anywhere without something for those 'ikky' moments that are just one of the joys of babies.

 

 

I had to refold them slightly differently to how I like to in order to get them in the box nice and neat but that's no biggie.

 

I lined the box with tisue paper so I could cover the contents and tuck them neatly inside.  Then I grabbed some cream satin ribbon and set to work creating a quick couple of tags.  I have several of the PTI button cards hanging around and whilst I would've liked one that said 'cute as a button' I didn't have one and was in too much of a hurry to get the stamp set out to make one up.

 

I always have a few PTI chipboard buttons on hand too.  I love making my own embellishments and to save time I'll sit one evening and make a whole bunch up so they're grab and go when I need them.  The mini Waltzingmouse baby set is so cute and at only £3.99 it can't be beat.  I ADORE these Mary-Jane shoes!  I kept the colours similar to my fabric which made these tags really sweet.  Since the machine was still out on the table I added some real stitching to the 'sweet baby' tag.

 

Sadly I won't be there to give these to her in person so I sure hope she likes them.  Maybe when she's had baby I can go ooooh and aaaah over it.

 

I've made several nice things during the time I've been AWOL but they're on my new mobile phone - haven't quite got the hang of emailing those just yet.  I got pinterest down pat tho' LOL!  Some of em are on my boards, the rest might make it on here - we'll just have to see.

 

It feels pretty good to be back - I kinda got used to not blogging there for a while so we'll just see how it goes I guess.  There are so amny things demanding my time, so many things I have to do plus things I want to do.  Right now I keep picking up my WMS funky floral stamps and matching dies but haven't had time for a serious play just yet.  Will post a wee something later on.  If you haven't seen the stunning felt floral brooches Claire made then go check out the dies in my link and see her samples.

 

Enjoy!

 

Suezie