Giveaway winner & presents for me!

Firstly, the lucky winner of my little giveaway is commenter number 2 - Joan. Congratulations Joan, once you let me know your address I'll get your bookmark out in the post to you.

Next I thought I would quickly show off the beautiful presents I got in the recent Valentine swap I had with my sisters.  From my lovely sister Thea I received a very cute mug cosy (which is perfect for me as I always forget to drink my tea before it goes cold) as well as some delicious smelling teabags decorated with hearts which have little heart warming messages on :-)

There was also the most beautiful button decorated notebook cover which I'm so delighted with I want to hug it. Can't decide yet what important job I should dedicate this notebook too - I'm tempted just to carry it about with me so I can show it off to everyone.

My lovely sister Liz also astounded me with her gifts. She has recently been trying her hand at wood burning - and this beautiful photo frame is one of her early attempts - isn't it fantastic!


She has also made a beautiful necklace by hand bending wire around beads - however my son ran off with the necklace which is why I don't have it in this photo to show you. There is also a pretty crochet flower which I shall probably wear on a coat or jumper and I'm sure everyone will be envious of it :-)

Early valentines

Some how I managed to find a little time to make up a valentines card for my lovely husband. I really love ladybirds (for our wedding I crocheted a whole swarm of them to decorate the reception rooms) and this is probably why I had the idea that two ladybirds on a leaf looking at each other would make very cute heart. I think that in my head it looked better but I'm still happy with the result.

I find it really hard to make valentines/anniversary cards for a man though as you don't want to overdose on the heart theme but what other images can you use? Beer and football aren't very romantic are they?

Tomorrow we're off for a short trip to see the in-laws, but because of all the baby stuff I'll be packing I won't have room to take much craft stuff. I'm going to bring some of the granny squares that I've made though and spend a few hours sewing in the loose ends.