tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post3954629649272272662..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: A gift and a new week part 4. (Final!)Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6938044398955498342015-07-11T16:58:24.178-07:002015-07-11T16:58:24.178-07:00Love the cookies with the rainbow sprinkles.Love the cookies with the rainbow sprinkles.Poetrymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405842194336331770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47727393109206433952015-07-07T15:26:20.614-07:002015-07-07T15:26:20.614-07:00Just lovely. Thank you so much for sharing!
Hugs)...Just lovely. Thank you so much for sharing! <br />Hugs))<br />LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14952986720585865054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-40478170246450574132015-07-07T07:15:15.565-07:002015-07-07T07:15:15.565-07:00Thanks Teri! This is such a big area we can save. ...Thanks Teri! This is such a big area we can save. And probably give better gifts too! <br />Presentation is a big thing to me.But it doesnt have to cost much either.<br />I hope you have found ideas you can use. Lots of love and thanks, Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-19959742492995702842015-07-07T07:11:47.350-07:002015-07-07T07:11:47.350-07:00Dear Colette,
Thank you! I think you are onto a wi...Dear Colette,<br />Thank you! I think you are onto a winner with your MILs gift. I know you will make it so nice and she will be thrilled.<br />You have a heap of skills to use for great gifts. Im so pleased if I gave you any ideas you can use. Have a good week. With love and thanks, Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-45600727246652597792015-07-06T21:26:12.158-07:002015-07-06T21:26:12.158-07:00Annabel, How thoughtful!! Thank you so much! Your...Annabel, How thoughtful!! Thank you so much! Your book has so many wonderful ideas, things for me to ponder and get me motivated since half the year is over!!<br /><br />I so agree with Glenda's comment!! And how thoughtful of you so we can add to our pantries!! :) I will be using many of your ideas plus wrapping!! Another notebook for gifts is in order. lol I love how you make everything so beautiful and what a lovely tea table for a special girl!! Wow!!<br /><br />Thank you again, Annabel! HUGS!!! Love, TeriTeri Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61531141380190049912015-07-06T15:19:42.065-07:002015-07-06T15:19:42.065-07:00Dear Annabel,
How wonderfully thoughtful of you! ...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />How wonderfully thoughtful of you! Thank you so much, I loooooove your e-book! This seriously made my day. I just revisited my Christmas plans last week, now this has me rethinking it again. I've already decided on a smaller scrapbook of all of the children for my mother-in-law. We've been a family for 5 years now, and that will be 5 years of birthdays, Christmases, holidays, school photos & events, etc. I already have all of the scrapbooking supplies I just need to gather/print the right photos. She will be over the moon :) Thank you for all of the inspiration! It's just so very generous of you.<br /><br />I echo Kelley's sentiment. There isn't anything like handmade, just for you. Priceless. <br /><br />Much love,<br />Colette xxxColettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06495414615748577448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81997739181852872422015-07-06T06:31:32.586-07:002015-07-06T06:31:32.586-07:00Dear Kelly,
We have quite a bit in common loving h...Dear Kelly,<br />We have quite a bit in common loving hand made, vintage, pretty! I agree about the love factor. People are often very moved that something was made especially for them. I love that! Thank you! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41941699964421639672015-07-06T06:29:39.628-07:002015-07-06T06:29:39.628-07:00Thank you very much! Also thank you for commenting...Thank you very much! Also thank you for commenting. I appreciate that. <br />I am so pleased if this helped you. The main thing is to get started and things just add up quite quickly. Lots more coming shortly on present making. Thank you! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-75348829800306195152015-07-06T06:27:50.265-07:002015-07-06T06:27:50.265-07:00Thanks Maggie, I am glad I beat you to it!
I am p...Thanks Maggie, I am glad I beat you to it! <br />I am pleased if there are ideas that will work for you. I will add quite a bit more over the coming weeks. xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52352139555599297312015-07-06T06:26:32.749-07:002015-07-06T06:26:32.749-07:00Well I did have a crock pot post but I decided we ...Well I did have a crock pot post but I decided we need to get busy on Christmas. And I can think of so many skills you have... soap making, rag rugs, knitting, patchwork... you have a lot of possibilities! I am not sure what are the most supplies you might have... thats how I would decide what to do.<br />I have a post coming that was going to be an ebook. It is how to make realistic looking roses. They seriously look real. Beautiful fake blooms that look realistic are expensive. They cost cents each. That is next! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-20139839260621966342015-07-06T06:23:15.846-07:002015-07-06T06:23:15.846-07:00Thanks Barb! I hope you find something useful. Lov...Thanks Barb! I hope you find something useful. Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41195607877831441462015-07-06T06:22:19.885-07:002015-07-06T06:22:19.885-07:00Glenda I keep a large section at the back of my jo...Glenda I keep a large section at the back of my journal called Gift Ideas. Each person is listed and if they say something that gives me an idea I write it down straight away. I truly would forget otherwise. Sometimes it can be the smallest clue but it leads to something.<br />I love the sound of the sea shell necklace plus it is a family treasure. I write a tag to go with things that have a history so that might be kept.<br />I also keep notes of colors of kitchens, bathrooms and personal favorites.lol you will have noticed I asked your kitchen colors recently!?<br />I know you sew, garden, cook...just there already so many possibilities. I am so glad if I gave you any ideas! With love and thanks, Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-56877136068278439542015-07-06T06:16:21.432-07:002015-07-06T06:16:21.432-07:00Thank you Leisha, I really hope you find things to...Thank you Leisha, I really hope you find things to make and that you enjoy it! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-68597596267795325302015-07-06T06:15:17.308-07:002015-07-06T06:15:17.308-07:00Dear Patsi, I hope you find ideas to fill your pre...Dear Patsi, I hope you find ideas to fill your present chest that you keep. I know you can sew so that is a skill for sure but you also are good on preserves and growing things. That is so many possibilities right there! <br />We can save some money and add to our pantries instead. This could work too as an idea... all the ladies really trying hard to get more into their pantries... but funds are a problem. Saving in another area can free up funds! It all works for good. Thank you! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-17870400282718395832015-07-06T06:12:03.206-07:002015-07-06T06:12:03.206-07:00Thank you Kaye! I want to say lets get into our Ch...Thank you Kaye! I want to say lets get into our Christmas presents and build up our pantries with the money saved. We have been talking about this. Even half the presents made would save a lot. It is just another way to find a bit extra that hopefully helps. <br />Thank you so much you always encourage me. xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21720546835504021762015-07-06T05:56:35.853-07:002015-07-06T05:56:35.853-07:00OK, Annabel, when I go back to read all these for ...OK, Annabel, when I go back to read all these for the second... and third times, I'll have a cup of tea with me!<br /><br />MY! MY! MY! I have GOTTTT to learn to crochet!!!!!!!! CANDY FOR MY EYES!!!!<br /><br />Is there anything-- ANYTHING-- like handmade? The thoughtfulness it's packed with. The love. The care. The purpose. You just want to cry, don't you? When someone makes you something and gives it to you. (JUST LIKE OUR JESUS!!!!)<br /><br />Hugs and happy highways,<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21095893978843706712015-07-06T05:18:17.994-07:002015-07-06T05:18:17.994-07:00Thank you thank you thank you.
Just what I needed...Thank you thank you thank you. <br />Just what I needed today to set me on the Christmas countdown.<br />Your photos and ideas are beautiful and inspiring.<br />Now to write the lists and most importantly start.<br />love your blog<br />Thankyou again BevoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77023267311374098322015-07-06T05:11:15.424-07:002015-07-06T05:11:15.424-07:00Annabel, I wondered what you were doing with your ...Annabel, I wondered what you were doing with your posts today. LOL! Are you going to write another eBook soon? Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-24927543155743672282015-07-06T04:56:22.559-07:002015-07-06T04:56:22.559-07:00Bless your kind heart Annabel :)Bless your kind heart Annabel :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183372772666943487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-81485977730847366142015-07-06T03:51:16.223-07:002015-07-06T03:51:16.223-07:00Thank you very much for that Annabel. I was a litt...Thank you very much for that Annabel. I was a little slower than Janine, I planned to buy the ebook yesterday but made so many mistakes when ordering a book from Book Depository I thought it was best to wait for 24 hours.<br />I an now thinking about extending my gift list, so many ideas to try.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927294848415448775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18783824591782316342015-07-06T03:42:24.181-07:002015-07-06T03:42:24.181-07:00Dear Annabel,
Thank you so very much for sharing ...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />Thank you so very much for sharing your e-book and ideas. It is very generous and thoughtful of you to post this.<br /><br />Your pictures and ideas are a true inspiration. I will begin immediately on a "Gift Giving Ideas," book as you suggested. Also, you have triggered some thoughts and ideas for gifts for family members. <br /><br />I love the colors in every picture you posted. Your handwork is beautiful and your wrapping ideas are exquisite. <br /><br />When you mentioned seashells, it reminded me that I have a seashell necklace my aunt (who has long passed) made for me in a 'give away' box. A couple of weeks ago I was going through jewelry and decided to give away the things I don't wear. I am not a seashell person, so thought someone else should benefit. I still have the box, however, as we haven't gotten to the Salvation Army yet. I will remove the jewelry and make gift wrapping deco for my children with a note as to where the pieces came from. You have given me so many wonderful ideas that a thank you seems quite inadequate.<br /><br />Last year I texted all my close friends and family members and asked them personal favorite colors and their favorite colors for their homes. I put these in my planner, so when I purchased or made them something I would have be able to refer to it. Your idea of an entire book is wonderful, as it is good to record things, rather than to try to keep them in one's head (LOL); especially as we get older.<br /><br />Thank you, once again, for all your sharing, caring, and work on the posts. You are a true blessing.<br /><br />Love and hugs,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-87920863431554261802015-07-06T00:04:19.603-07:002015-07-06T00:04:19.603-07:00Dear Janine,I had taken it down or was in the proc...Dear Janine,I had taken it down or was in the process that is why it didnt work. I am glad though so you got it free. Starting now you will get enough time I hope. It is amazing what can be done is spaces of time ie watching a tv show or waiting for the kids to get out of school (that used to be a good one for me!)<br />Put something in your pantry with that $4! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61416217564318021062015-07-05T23:10:51.202-07:002015-07-05T23:10:51.202-07:00Annabel, thank you so much for this gift. It is mo...Annabel, thank you so much for this gift. It is most generous. Would you believe, I had been trying to purchase your Ebook a couple of days ago (I'd purchased Patsi's book that day and couldn't work out why I was unsuccessful with yours).<br /><br />I generally try and make some of my gifts, but don't seem to allow enough time to get everything done. Your ebook has me rethinking my time.<br /><br />Thank you againJaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540554274755499923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-64405133150970946852015-07-05T22:53:48.110-07:002015-07-05T22:53:48.110-07:00Thank you so much Annabel for such a fantastic ser...Thank you so much Annabel for such a fantastic series of posts. Your presents are thoughtful and beautiful . Very inspiring. Leishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550858502158736036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44673502276416711222015-07-05T19:47:03.644-07:002015-07-05T19:47:03.644-07:00Annabel, what a generous gift! I am speechless wi...Annabel, what a generous gift! I am speechless with it's ideas and beauty! I'm off to dissect it part by part ... you have inspired me yet again! Thank you!patsi @ a working pantryhttp://aworkingpantry.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com