Monday 17 September 2018

Weekend

We had another quiet weekend, catching up with family via Skype and telephone, chatting and making plans I often question how we would get on these days without the wonder of technology.  Our neighbour and friend popped in for a visit, she lights up the room with her beautiful smile.  We spent some time singing and dancing and doing a little crafting.


I finally pinned out the coasters that I had crocheted and gave them a good soaking.




After blocking them I tied each set with a little ribbon.




All ready for the gift drawer, when I need a little something.  I also added a few cards, as the stock was getting low.  I hate to run out of cards, its just a little notelet letting someone know we were thinking of them but so useful for any occasion.






Very simple and quick to make but so effective at times.  How was your weekend?  A very warm welcome to another follower, I do hope you enjoy my little adventures through life.



We needed a few pictures of sheep to lift our spirits and make us smile.

See you soon.

36 comments:

  1. I love the sheepy pictures - as always!

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  2. Love your gift ideas and cards. Cute sheep photos too.

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  3. Lovely to see your makes, the coater sets are so pretty. And as for the little scottie dogs on the cards - they are the cutest thing ever! Did you make them ? Out of cork ? So sweet :)
    Jillxo

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  4. Beautiful coaster sets MM and your scottie dog cards are so lovely.
    I can't wait to get a few weekends back for some crafty doings. I seem to have been decorating forever.
    Hugs-x-

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  5. Your visit with your Friend sounds delightful:)
    Very pretty makes,love the expressions on the sheep x

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  6. Lovely additions to the gift drawer - and the tweedy dog cards are clever, too. I find myself spending more time in my craft room now, the changing season helps.

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  7. It's so nice that you make all these little gifts and cards. People love them, I am sure. It's always lovely to see your sweet neighbor. I hope you have a good week!

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  8. It's lovely to have a stash of little cards and gifts isn't it. I must make a start on some little gifts as extra presents to tuck in birthday cards

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  9. Sounds like a lovely weekend! I love your idea of having a gift drawer filled with homemade presents. Such a lovely idea and surely comes in handy! Beautiful cards, too. :)

    Madison | Breakfast at Madison’s

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  10. Awww how nice that your neighbor has a happy place to visit with singing and dancing and all. Sweet coasters for gifting.

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  11. Always enjoy my visits here.
    I bet your neighbor simply loves visiting with you!
    Wish I could pop in too!

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  12. Thank you for sharing your weekend with us Lorraine. As always, I enjoyed the sheep photos. Your neighbor looks like a lovely person to come visit and have some fun with. You inspire me with your gift drawer. I usually have things in mine, but this is been a strange summer and I think I’m very low on my stock! I’ve been working on some larger projects and just have not made any smaller things. We are busy cleaning up the trailer And getting ready to close it for the season. Many blessings my friend, Betsy

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  13. Your lucky neighbor.. you're so sweet and good to her.. I wish I was your neighbor! I loved the cards with the little dog - it looks like my little Cairn terrier! That first photo of the sheep captivated me.. I wish I had some next door. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  14. Your little cards are so cute and I'm sure the recipients love to get e is something about sheep that makes me feel calm and relaxed, even in a picture.

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  15. I always enjoy seeing what you are up to--your handmade gifts are going to make the recipients happy! I know your neighbor enjoys her visits with you. And the sheep really make me happy to see! ♥

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  16. I love your makes so pretty.I never block anything lol,I am too lazy but maybe I should try it.Love sheep so cute.x

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  17. Cards and coasters are adorable..

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  18. Your cards and coasters are lovely and will be much appreciated gifts. I never think to make things ahead of time to have on hand. So nice that you have such a fun neighbor!

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  19. You have so many projects on the go, all of which are lovely.

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  20. I love your posts and everything looks wonderful. I love your idea thanks for sharing.
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  21. I agree, I don't know how we'd live without technology now. I think it's lovely that you have a neighbour who pops round to craft with you, it's always nice to have someone working alongside you. Those little scottie dogs on the cards are so cute.

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  22. Lovely things to have made and put aside for little gifts and thank yous. It's always nice to see the sheep:)

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  23. You are really very creative ! Thanks to Skype or now Whatsapp I could follow my little grandson's growing up. Each weekend my son skyped to show us the baby, now the baby is nearly 8 and can talk by himself and show me what he does in school. What a great invention especially when the family lives far away !

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  24. Your cards are so sweet. I especially love the little scottie dogs - adorable!

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  25. Technology is pretty wonderful sometimes. I remember the days of land lines and long distance calls. Not quite the same.
    xx Beca

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  26. I'm sure you had a fun time singing, dancing and crafting with your lovely neighbour. I don't Skype, but I can understand how important it is to be able to talk face to face with loved ones. We always look forward to speaking to our daughter and son on the phone on a Sunday afternoon. We went and had supper with our local daughter and grandson in the evening and caught up with her news. I always enjoy seeing your makes and the sheep.

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  27. Lots of lovely crafts that you have done! So nice that friends, neighbours and even sheep come to visit you.

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  28. You make the cutest little gifts that anyone would be tickled to get. Sheep always make me smile too. Wish we had a pasture full of them.

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  29. Your weekend sounds homely and creative. I love your idea of a gift drawer. Is that Harris Tweed on your note cards? Such a good idea!

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  30. Beautiful post having time for singing, dancing and doing a little crafting sounds perfect to me :)

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  31. love your coasters and how you packaged them, a delightful gift to give! Neighbors who light up a room with a smile are precious :)

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  32. I love your first sheep photo!! What wonderful times - singing and dancing and crafting with your sweet neighbor. What great gifts your coasters will make.

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  33. Oh I love coloring, I have several books that i like to work through. Those coasters are beautiful! Too pretty to use, lol ;-) Hope you are having a great week so far!

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  34. i love sheep - they are my favourite!!
    you are so creative. i love all your makes!

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  35. Such sweet sheep...they brought a smile ot my face, dear friend. And your coasters are incredibly beautiful! Hugs to you, lovely lady!

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