Friday, January 16, 2015

resolutions, goals, words?

For 2015 a lot of bloggers are choosing a word to live by, some are making resolutions or setting goals, and others are just carrying on as usual.  Choosing a word is far too profound for me and my only goal is to remember to write 2015 ... so far so good.  ^^   This month is flying by and that's unusual for January - this being our coldest month and a long month it usually drags on.  Mind you, yesterday was +3C, which was downright balmy. 

I made a postcard ... wanted to see if my idea to use felt was workable.  The polar bear design is from Lia.



Since moose live in our neck of the woods I couldn't resist stitching this one by Luli - I love her designs!





My numbers lining up last month proved lucky for me ...

These lovely goodies arrived by mail from Maminti - her work is exquisite.  The chocolates were so good that there was only one available for the photo shoot.  ^^






I won this gorgeous packet of charm squares from Julia who was part of  Blogathon Canada. I was in love with them as soon as I saw them so I was ecstatic that they were mine!   I was hesitant to fan them out (and could have done a better job) because I can never get them properly squared up again but after doing so I realized that I had a wee box that would be perfect for storing charm squares.  I have plans for these lovelies. ^^



 My best friend sent us this beauty ......  it graced our Christmas tree and now has place of honour in a basket of goodies.


11 comments:

Unknown said...

Love your polar bear design and your moose sign is fun. Lovely gifts you have received too.

Timi said...

Oh, your post card is so sweet!!!
I like the moose sign :o) It's a great idea!
You received beautiful gifts!!!
Have a nice weekend!!!

Sheri said...

What a fun post full of lovely things! The polar bear and moose are so wonderful and the charm squares and goodies so fun!

Ana Love Craft said...

Hi Kate! Lovely gifts you received, I love the one that says "Bless this Nest". Super cute the polar bear and moose. In an italian museum I saw a embalmed moose and I was completely amazed at its size, I felt so small but it's a beautiful animal.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

Anthea said...

I'm with you Kate - simply remembering that it's 2015 is good enough for me right now!
Congrats on your win & the other goodies are so gorgeous...

Brigitte said...

Polar bear and moose are finished perfectly, they look so very nice. I have never tried working with felt, if I had time to start a new hobby it would be felting or crocheting.

Олеся said...

Happy New Year!!!!

Beautiful!!!!

Carol said...

The felt is a perfect medium for those cute polar bears, Kate!!

Oh, your charm square win is fabulous--I know you'll be using them for some fun Christmas creations in the future :)

Connie said...

Hi Kate, I just found your lovely blog and I am so impressed with your creativity . . . you are one talented girl. Your blog is so inspiring that I just became your newest follower. Please come visit. I am celebrating my three year blogging birthday with a Give-A-Way, come put your name in the hat. Happy to meet you.
Your new blogging sister,
Connie :)

Krafty Connie said...

I had to shut down and delete my old blog sometime during the last year, then in the fall or so I decided to give it another try so now I do have a blog again. Until a few days ago I had issues with leaving comments so I wasn't as active with blogging. For 2015, I hope to post more often, read and comment more often as well.

Unknown said...

Kate I love your felt postcard. It is always lovely to visit here thanks so much!