Recently two of my blogger friends Kim and Jo celebrated their milestone birthdays . I had sent both of them a surprise gift package :)
It was difficult to choose what to make because both of their cross stitch choices are different than what I make .
I made a cross stitched card for Kim with the letter 'K' in French style lettering designed by Susan Bates . The chart is from the magazine Cross Stitch Crazy , July 2016 issue which I purchased on my family vacation to Australia in May this year . You can see my craft books and yarn haul in Australia here and here . You can see the beautiful gifts Kim sent me as part of her Bday RAK .
These are the extra crafty things I sent with the card . Fabric, buttons, crystal chain for her miniature dolls and a lovely fabric pouch depicting an enlarged version of the miniature paintings of Indian princesses . She was very happy with my surprise :)
Jo received this cross stitched stick figure super woman character , 'Unstoppable' :D because she is always superbusy with multiple projects and SALs apart from her work . The chart is from the book 'Attitudes A to Z' by Kyla May
And the extras - Buttons, fabric and the zippered pouch . She also loved all the things :)
Showtime!! The cherry tomatoes are on and busy coloring . I can't let the entire bunch grow red otherwise the remaining tomatoes won't grow .
I am busy with few things as I have volunteered for a week long function in my apartment society . There is a weekend where we would have a DJ and Dandiya(traditional dance using sticks) and other entertainment and food stalls . I am also putting my craft stall just for fun and if I happen to sell anything, I am going to donate to charity as you know I am not into business but more into hobby and designing. Wish me good luck as this is the first time I am setting up a stall and have lot of apprehensions too . Raj has been supportive taking up more housework to allow me spare time but I am still uncomfortable standing on the other side of the table . Hope everything goes well :)
Have a great day!
Preeti
It was difficult to choose what to make because both of their cross stitch choices are different than what I make .
I made a cross stitched card for Kim with the letter 'K' in French style lettering designed by Susan Bates . The chart is from the magazine Cross Stitch Crazy , July 2016 issue which I purchased on my family vacation to Australia in May this year . You can see my craft books and yarn haul in Australia here and here . You can see the beautiful gifts Kim sent me as part of her Bday RAK .
These are the extra crafty things I sent with the card . Fabric, buttons, crystal chain for her miniature dolls and a lovely fabric pouch depicting an enlarged version of the miniature paintings of Indian princesses . She was very happy with my surprise :)
Jo received this cross stitched stick figure super woman character , 'Unstoppable' :D because she is always superbusy with multiple projects and SALs apart from her work . The chart is from the book 'Attitudes A to Z' by Kyla May
And the extras - Buttons, fabric and the zippered pouch . She also loved all the things :)
Showtime!! The cherry tomatoes are on and busy coloring . I can't let the entire bunch grow red otherwise the remaining tomatoes won't grow .
I am busy with few things as I have volunteered for a week long function in my apartment society . There is a weekend where we would have a DJ and Dandiya(traditional dance using sticks) and other entertainment and food stalls . I am also putting my craft stall just for fun and if I happen to sell anything, I am going to donate to charity as you know I am not into business but more into hobby and designing. Wish me good luck as this is the first time I am setting up a stall and have lot of apprehensions too . Raj has been supportive taking up more housework to allow me spare time but I am still uncomfortable standing on the other side of the table . Hope everything goes well :)
Have a great day!
Preeti
Sweet little makes for Kim & Jo!
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts..all the very best for organizing. .I am sure your stall will be super hit!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts! Best of luck with the stall, hope it goes wonderfully for you.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet gifts you sent, Preeti--I'm sure they loved them! I wish you good luck in your stall--hope you make lots of money for charity :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts they will love them Preeti, good luck with your craft stall I'm sure it will go well. :) xx
ReplyDeleteLovely stitch work and gifts. I read last year that you should take the tomatoes from the vine once they've started to turn red. They will continue to ripen on their own after that. I had three plants last winter that did really well and were always in different stages of ripeness. Wishing you much success with selling your handiwork.
ReplyDeleteNádherná výšivka!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitch!
KR,
Aďka
Loved your gifts, Preeti! I can't thank you enough. The tomatoes look yummy.
ReplyDeleteXx
You have sent some lovely gifts Preeti. Good luck with the stall.
ReplyDeleteLinda
The gifts you sent are lovely and I'm sure much appreciated. Lucky you with the plants - nothing tastes as good as vine ripened tomatoes. Good luck with your stall, I'm sure you will do very well.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your booth. You do lovely work so I bet it will be very successful. Wonderful gifts!
ReplyDeleteYour sweet gifts are beautiful, surely they are appreciated. How lovely you're participating in your community with your creative stuff, Have fun!
ReplyDeleteThe cards for Kim and Jo are so lovely. I'm sure they will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your stall. I'm sure it will be a huge success as you do such wonderful work. I once put a stall in Diwali mela organized by my last organisation. Nothing handmade by me but I just wanted to get the experience of a stall. I had fun even though I had minimal sales.
You sent some great gifts to Kim and Jo. They must have been so pleased with the stitched cards and the goodies that you added.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gifts!
ReplyDeleteI love the unstoppable girl you stitch for Jo - it is so true!
Good luck with the stall
Hugs xx
What a good friend you are, Preeti, they must both have been so happy.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Two lovely gifts Preeti.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your stall, I'm sure it will be a great success
sweet surprises Preeti. youre so kind
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards and goodies! I love the zippered bag - I seem to be a little obsessed with them right now. : ) You are very creative and I'm sure your craft stall will be a great success. Your tomatoes look delicious - one of the biggest things I miss about summer are garden grown tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gifts!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the stall.
Lovely gifts !!!
ReplyDeleteAnna
Wonderful gifts! Love your cherry tomatoes! Always nice to have fresh produce
ReplyDeleteHi Preeti! You are such a generous soul, I am sure the giftees would love the gifts :)))
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is really some kind of a beginning actually, setting up a stall. All the best Preeti. What things are you going to display there? Crochet, sewing projects? Cross-stitch? I have some ideas on what I would like to learn making, and hopefully I will get to it soon. I am very excited.
Here Navratras start from the 1st of October, then Dussehra, then Karva Chauth, then Diwali - so many festivals!
Have a splendid weekend!
Your gifts are so lovely Preeti. They are sooo lucky... Luv your cherry tomatoes. U have inspired me to visit nearby nursery & get few saplings for myself. All the best for your stall & have loads of fun:))
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you, great gifts! The "unstoppable" pic is especially cute ♥. Happy weekend! Nata xxx
ReplyDeleteThoughtful and beautiful gifts ♥♥♥ As per your busy cherry tomatoes, they are just adorable ♥♥
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
Lovely gifts for your blogger friends.. Good luck with you stall :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards and gifts for Kim and Jo were lovely! The buttons are especially cute. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your cherry tomatoes! I pick my tomatoes as soon as they start showing a little red. They will continue to ripen nicely on the counter... plus they're easily snacked on that way lol.
Your friends are lucky.The cross stitch projects are beautiful.
ReplyDeletePreeti: Your gifts are lovely, the card is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYummy cherry tomato's to me are like eating candy so sweet.
Good luck with your stall, you are very generous to donate to charity.
Blessings
Catherine
Pretty and thoughtful gifts you have sent to your blogging friends. Hope your craft stall goes well, I´m sure you will have great fun.
ReplyDeleteI did indeed love my Unstoppable banner! I also like Kim's card, I love monograms and initials.
ReplyDeleteI hope the stall went well and raised some money for charity. I would have bought my banner if I'd seen it on a stall!
Lovely gifts! You have made such wonderful cross stitch cards. Hope your stall went well.
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ReplyDeleteO que nos faz amigos é essa capacidade de sermos muitos, mesmo quando somos dois.
Pe. Fábio de Melo
Um doce abraço, Marie.
Such cute little gifts♥
ReplyDeleteI missed this post somehow, but lovely gifts to both and great that your tomatoes are doing so well!
ReplyDeleteNice presents, with a pinch of humour and a lot of love.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like your tomatoes, they look so cute :)
regards from Hungary,
Szveta