Handmade Gifts

Well I've been trying to get a post ready all week. It's been a busy one, but I'm sticking with my agenda...so,

remember the post, about my sister's birthday gift and how many times I had to re-do her gift. Well, I was making her a hat. And this one...was too big. It fits my head with my hair up!

So I made another one

and it fit!

I also bought her some sea glass earrings. These were hand-made from Kristy who is also in the Tuesday evening crochet class. I LOVE SEA-GLASS. I didn't even know she made jewelry until one day I wore a sea glass bracelet and we started talking about it.

And I got her a flower for her yard or a planter from Patti Beck's studio.

All hand-made gifts.

I did that because my sister does that at Christmas time as much as she can. It's not easy.

I would like to challenge everyone to start making Christmas presents now. Or start shopping now. With Farmer's Market's, fall festivals coming soon, and friends who are talented, why not support each other. And if you can't do that, support your local small business.

This'll make you laugh....or at least smile!

I hope this works....Click on this link
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4207093585866

for a special birthday hat Theresa received!

Cindy Bee

PS - I have been painting our bath/laundry room at the new house. When we finish that room, we'll be moving in.