There was mail waiting

When I got back from New Zealand there was a parcel waiting for me

inside was this delightful tote 

created  by Kathy  

we were participating in a Flea Market Tote Swap 

hosted by Marsha  

Kathy also included these lovely goodies 

Thank you so much Kathy I love them all!!! 

 I had to get busy because I hadn't even started and the deadline was fast approaching 

This is what I made for Kathy

Kathy has received her tote and I'm pleased to say that she likes it. 

Easter greetings to all my lovely friends 

 hope to catch up soon. 

Hugs Alveen

  

Away at present

Hi...
Just want to thank all those who have stopped by and left such lovely comments. I have been in New Zealand for the past eight days and have not had access to the internet. I look forward to catching up with you all when I return home next month.
Hugs Alveen

Valentine Heart Swap

Marsha at Tattered Chick hosted a Valentine Heart Swap and I was happy to be included

This is the heart I made for my partner, who just happened to be Marsha

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And this is the lovely heart Marsha made for me

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it was beautifully packaged

and Marsha included this delightful altered spoon 

I'm in love!

Thank you so much Marsha 

Hugs Alveen

Tag Book from Jean

Following on from my last post -
Here are the lovely tags that Jean made for me

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and the lovely bag that Jean made to keep them in

A sense of whimsy and so much attention to detail! 

These are delightful!! Thank you so much Jean 

Hugs Alveen

Sneak peek reveal

Jean at Lilac Lane Livery hosted a Tag Book Swap
The brief was to create a non seasonal tag book
Shabby Vintage Cottage Chic style embellished with buttons
and to enclose them in an altered container with a charm closure
I have not had a lot of experience in making tags but decided to join in
- and my partner was Jean

                             Here are the tags I made for Jean 

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completed book

altered box to contain them

I enjoyed making these and I'm sure that I will make more in the future 
Next post - the tags Jean made for me

Hugs Alveen

Christmas Greetings

To all my lovely friends in blogland

I wish you untold joy at Christmas
and good health and happiness in 2012

Thank you for just being YOU

and extending your hand and heart to me 

Hugs Alveen 

A sneak peek at what  have been doing to quietly while away the time on sleepless nights 

- these are for a swap that I am participating in 

The winner

Who picked my pocket?

Sandra -  De Oude Huize Yard 

Congratulations Sandra!

Thank you to - 

all who visited 

those who commented to enter 

the lovely ladies that posted my give away in their sidebar 

and those that joined to follow

your friendship and lovely comments are appreciated 

Hugs Alveen   

It has been a long time comming

I hope you weren't holding your breath  

here at last is the promised giveaway - 

                                                         a little lace

                                                 some vintage flowers

a cameo and a ribbon bow

new and vintage components

A wall pocket for the lucky winner!! 

(14 inches wide)

No hoops to jump through 

just leave a comment on this post before

Sunday 20 November 

and you will be entered in the draw 

no matter where you live  

GOOD LUCK 

and  

please be sure that I can contact you should you win 

Hugs Alveen

- added 13Nov -

as you are aware I am no photographer 

this photo is a little closer to the true colour 

- it is a rich cream without pink undertones 

A comment I left

The following is an extract of a comment I left for Claudia of Mockingbird Hill Cottage on her blog post.

Why did I start a blog? Because I had been getting so much pleasure and inspiration from visiting so many wonderful blogs that I thought it was time to give something in return. Do I enjoy my own blog? No. I feel inadequate, I have difficulty in expressing myself, and my photography skills are virtually nil. I am happy that I have some followers, but numbers are not important to me. However I really do appreciate it when someone takes the time to leave me a comment, or replies to a comment I have left for them. I believe in 'blogging without obligation'. If I enjoy a blog, and what that person has to say, then I will be delighted when it pops up in my reader whether it is every day or once a year. As a full time carer blogland is my stay sane domain. I don't have the time to leave a comment every time I visit a blog, but that does not mean I haven't enjoyed and appreciated that post.

Claudia's post really is food for thought, do pop over and check it out. Her blog is genuine and heartwarming.
                                            
                                                          Hugs Alveen

  

And the winner is

The lovely Robin of A Robbin's Nest

Thank you to all who entered and left me lovely comments 

it has been a real pleasure hearing from you 

and I hope we keep in touch

Stay tuned for a further giveaway

Hugs Alveen