tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post6562801883378755623..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: The Christmas Challenge. Keep a note book.Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91571486994433689432016-01-29T19:38:47.389-08:002016-01-29T19:38:47.389-08:00Dear Glenda,
That is excellent shopping Glenda and...Dear Glenda,<br />That is excellent shopping Glenda and you and John work as a team which is very good and helps so much. These savings really add up. Also it is good he is an watchful shopper.<br />Have a good weekend to you also! With love Annabel.xxx<br /><br />Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25402598262680696592016-01-29T19:36:53.113-08:002016-01-29T19:36:53.113-08:00Dear Chrissy, The decal was on Easy and not expens...Dear Chrissy, The decal was on Easy and not expensive but since then I have worked out that if I got ball contact paper (or silver or gold etc) I could copy an outline like that and cut out heaps of these! It would work! Imagine the possibilities! Very inexpensive....<br />Thanks so much! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-74524110499151344462016-01-29T19:34:54.677-08:002016-01-29T19:34:54.677-08:00Dear Elaine,
It is a great idea to keep track of w...Dear Elaine,<br />It is a great idea to keep track of what we have given. I do lose track and should write it down.<br />I am sure you will find crochet ideas at Bella Coco. I have a list! If I am any good at any of them it will be a lot of new things to make. Need to practice first! You have a good weekend also. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-15549499746398039792016-01-29T16:03:48.262-08:002016-01-29T16:03:48.262-08:00Dear Annabel,
What beautiful hankies!
We saved ...Dear Annabel,<br /><br />What beautiful hankies! <br /><br />We saved quite a bit this week on purchases. John used several coupons along with a sale at Penney's so saved $66.40 on those items. I went to pick up a few items at the fabric store, so the sale & coupon saved me $42.90, and I ended up only spending $24.44. We were also given a free pie voucher from Perkins and received a reusable Perkins coupon for 20% all meals we eat there until March 6. <br /><br />John went grocery shopping and found some excellent bargains on items we eat regularly and stock in food storage, so he purchased quite a few of those. Some of the items were over $1.25 less than at another store for exactly the same item.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /><br />Love and hugs,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-41351484972956017792016-01-29T06:45:50.567-08:002016-01-29T06:45:50.567-08:00Hi again!
For years I have used my phone to reco...Hi again! <br /><br />For years I have used my phone to record FBI notes about people: clothing and shoe sizes, birthday, favorite colors, favorite stores for gift cards, favorite dessert or candy, and also what I have given them before, when, and their response at receiving it, etc. Everywhere my phone goes, my notes go, too. No worries about taking a notebook along.<br /><br />*hugs*<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25559701999074633532016-01-28T17:42:03.325-08:002016-01-28T17:42:03.325-08:00Forgot to add that although I don't know anyon...Forgot to add that although I don't know anyone that uses hankies, I collect them because they are so beautiful! I have I think 21 that I have collected over the years from going to Estate Sales. People don't think about the old fashioned linens these days.LaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04669706520501609006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-43853537553804539522016-01-28T12:09:52.361-08:002016-01-28T12:09:52.361-08:00Annabel,
What great things you have going. I love...Annabel,<br /><br />What great things you have going. I love he deer decal for myself. I love it. That succulent is done up so pretty. I am looking forward to more on this. Blessings!Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-8745821712022095932016-01-28T10:58:49.808-08:002016-01-28T10:58:49.808-08:00Dear Annabel,
Lots of good ideas! I have a large, ...Dear Annabel,<br />Lots of good ideas! I have a large, 3 ring notebook that I am using for the Vicky Challenge, as well as grocery and meal planning. I have a section in it for Christmas ideas like your FBI notes. That's where I am keeping project ideas for the Christmas Challenge, too. Something that has helped me is to keep a record of what I gave and received the previous years. That helps me avoid duplication of things that it wouldn't be good to duplicate and also a record of things people would enjoy more of.<br /><br />I peeked at Bella Coco and think I will have fun with it and maybe find some projects.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend! Love from Arizona, Elaine<br />Mrs. Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291243154053490970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-33516633256578242382016-01-28T04:28:00.439-08:002016-01-28T04:28:00.439-08:00Dear Lynette, I wish I lived near you. I would als...Dear Lynette, I wish I lived near you. I would also love to learn cable and just be a better knitter. As Mimi said there are cable knitted throws etc and they are in the homewares shops everywhere. They look beautiful.<br />I am starting to collect some wool for winter projects. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6715517792923786152016-01-28T04:24:59.703-08:002016-01-28T04:24:59.703-08:00Dear Bridge, You are going to love Bella Coco! Tha...Dear Bridge, You are going to love Bella Coco! Thank you so much! I know you have been very busy but when things quieten down you will hopefully get time to crochet etc. With lots of love, Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-1505675100168141932016-01-28T04:23:24.448-08:002016-01-28T04:23:24.448-08:00Dear Anne Marie,
You have been busy! The amigurum...Dear Anne Marie,<br />You have been busy! The amigurumi is way too hard for me I think but I love the idea. <br />With the felt if you pinterest search "Felt woodland animals" there are the most stunning free patterns... I am going to try these. I like a heap by Lia Griffith they are amazing and there are puppets too but Im thinking for mobiles, soft toys.... if you have so many ideas now you won't need this!<br />But I saw these and thought of you. <br />I really look forward to your photos! Many thanks! Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27825175109403582782016-01-28T04:17:52.762-08:002016-01-28T04:17:52.762-08:00Dear Jen, Thanks! And thank you so much for the ph...Dear Jen, Thanks! And thank you so much for the photo. You know you are hooked when you think "I will just get to the end of this row" before getting up to do something or "I will just get tot he next colour". I am always thinking "when I get to the end of this row I will do..." this or that. <br />Ahh yes that is how life is when you are on a project! But its lovely.<br />I love what your son said. That is super cute. You Tube is very good when children want to learn a musical instrument, there are wonderful teachers, its amazing. <br />Thanks so much Jen and Bella Coco is going to have a mysterious influx as many ladies have commented on her and I am there heaps too!<br />With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6537576757307352372016-01-28T04:13:40.900-08:002016-01-28T04:13:40.900-08:00Thanks Jes. They say a concerned Mother is better ...Thanks Jes. They say a concerned Mother is better than the FBI. I think that might be true. Lol But for gifts it is helpful information! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5070997050300110312016-01-28T04:12:42.088-08:002016-01-28T04:12:42.088-08:00Dear Lana,
The violin! That is wonderful. And no s...Dear Lana,<br />The violin! That is wonderful. And no small effort either. <br />There seems to be nothing much to getting succulents started, I just cut them off and nestle them into a pot of dirt and water a bit. They seem to almost always take! When you see the prices in the store and realise this it is a great way to have spare gifts.<br />Thanks so much Lana. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-2678267887595408022016-01-28T04:09:51.798-08:002016-01-28T04:09:51.798-08:00Dear Cristy,
I just love what you did with the pre...Dear Cristy,<br />I just love what you did with the pretty pillowcase! Napkins and hankies are things I love. What a good way to get lovely fabric. Truly linens can give us so much material so cheaply. Its great when you find a print and colour you love.<br />I also love your idea of a tea set and napkins. I do hope you will send me photos as this all sounds so nice!<br />I have found lovely china in thrift stores although not recently so much. But I always watch out for lovely bone china and florals etc. <br />The superhero capes are brilliant I can imagine how much fun they would be. <br />Thank you so much for your beautiful ideas. I can imagine the butterfly in the corner of the hankies. A great gift! Thank you Cristy, love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-18355652496226635672016-01-28T04:04:46.032-08:002016-01-28T04:04:46.032-08:00Dear Laurie,
Thank you! My family and a lot of fri...Dear Laurie,<br />Thank you! My family and a lot of friends use hankies so I am glad about that. I am taking notice of who does and who doesn't too (in my FBI notes!) I always have a hanky. Another friend collects them as well. <br />Well done on the infinity scarf! I love them. Last winter I made a few scarves and wore then so much. I did infinity ones that go around twice... and Mum did some that had a knot in them that were lovely. I am planning more this year. I also like to knit or crochet in the winter but here it is summer so I am planning lots of yarn crafts to start in autumn. You are off to a good start. Many thanks, Love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-34231819264098986892016-01-28T04:01:11.795-08:002016-01-28T04:01:11.795-08:00Dear Leigh,
When home improvements are happening i...Dear Leigh,<br />When home improvements are happening it is lucky of you can do anything else. I find renovating exhausting! I have done just a bit of painting this week and that was enough! But it will all be worth it and then you will have time for other things again, hopefully! <br />Pinterest is very helpful. When I need inspiration I browse everything I have saved and its wonderful! I hope you week has gone well and things are coming along. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-28324830194705547792016-01-28T03:58:29.530-08:002016-01-28T03:58:29.530-08:00Dear Kelley, I miss Kelley Highway. Maybe you will...Dear Kelley, I miss Kelley Highway. Maybe you will blog again in the future?<br />Crochet edges give you a lot of possibilities and gifts. I love the sound of the buntings... crochet is also highly portable and good for travelling! This could be helpful to you. Have safe travels and I look forward to your photos next month as I know they will be beautiful! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-82758758873786397152016-01-28T03:55:34.893-08:002016-01-28T03:55:34.893-08:00Dear Teri, Thank you! I am getting a bit faster at...Dear Teri, Thank you! I am getting a bit faster at the hems.<br />I have some lovely photos already in for next week and its inspiring to see what everyone has been up to! A fair bit but the looks of it! Many thanks Teri with love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-85419398573632601712016-01-28T03:54:23.850-08:002016-01-28T03:54:23.850-08:00Dear Nanna Chel, we are really lucky with these re...Dear Nanna Chel, we are really lucky with these resources and you have your group as well with so many classes. It makes it so interesting to learn a new skill. I have found several things I really want to do from Bella Coco. Just lovely! Winter is good for me as far as crochet goes. Just now too much going on to get much done! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-35845747075680047682016-01-28T02:54:50.396-08:002016-01-28T02:54:50.396-08:00I must check out Bella Coco too, Annabel. I am kee...I must check out Bella Coco too, Annabel. I am keen to improve my knitting and crochet skills this year and YouTube is so helpful. Having Pinterest boards is very helpful too as that way I can save a link to something interesting and come back to it later on rather than having to remember where I saw it. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-942826476059199862016-01-27T20:00:54.671-08:002016-01-27T20:00:54.671-08:00Dear Annabel, Your hankies are beautiful!! I also...Dear Annabel, Your hankies are beautiful!! I also love the pink soap dispensers!! :)<br /><br />Well done, Jen!! Looking forward to seeing what everyone is making. Love, TeriTeri Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-10318005137363523652016-01-27T18:35:58.416-08:002016-01-27T18:35:58.416-08:00Mimi we must get together soon and share some craf...Mimi we must get together soon and share some crafting skills and ideas.<br /><br />I have just had a vision of some yarn that I have in storage - I think some is knitted up but it is easy enough to unpick (fingers crossed because from memory this yarn was 'bobbly' and a bit on the rough side) - it would be perfect for a throw for our 'cold frog' daughter.<br /><br />When we lived in Sydney I use to walk past the most wonderful florist when I did my shopping - very much like what Annabel showed us. I would often stand and look in the window drooling over the displays. We have no florist where we are and the others I have come across have been very basic.<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXxx Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-12380945794786763042016-01-27T17:57:26.648-08:002016-01-27T17:57:26.648-08:00Dear Mimi,
Have a look on the Enjo website at the ...Dear Mimi,<br />Have a look on the Enjo website at the personal things there is a set of two body wash miss and a container of round disks for makeup removal. The set is about $150. yes. It is just microfibre for petes sake. But I love the disks and microfibre is very good for makeup removal and I also love the look and the idea! Mum was given them... and they feel divine and luxurious. So I am making sets for gifts! Stay tuned...<br />You inspired me to make another r big batch of bubble bath. Lucy has taken to baths since being pregnant and I will make her some also. I love a bath. Again luxury but costs very little!<br />I love the crochet hearts! this has taken off and thank you for that pattern!<br />Lynette can cable knit. She is a wonderful knitter! And I love the look too in the throws and chunky rugs. Gorgeous and a good winter project! There are so many projects not enough time! Many thanks! With love Annabel.xxxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54890758184502644252016-01-27T13:50:46.853-08:002016-01-27T13:50:46.853-08:00Annabel,
My daughter taught me to crochet at Chri...Annabel,<br /><br />My daughter taught me to crochet at Christmastime. As I live on Guam part-time and in the Philippines part-time out in the Pacific Ocean, we need no blankets (or rugs as you Australians call them :). I am only interested in edging things with crochet: my vintage hankies, the white terry cloth dishcloths (face cloths) I love (can be bleached white as snow again!), pennants I make into buntings from vintage bed sheets, even giftwrap paper, stationery and envelopes can be crocheted. Yes, I've been bitten by the crochet bug-- IT IS CONTAGIOUS!<br /><br />As we are traveling on the US mainland presently, I'll have to share all my gift goodies next month (my cross stitched one-of-a-kind anniversary ornaments, my embroidered greeting cards and all my crochet), my dear Annabel. I no longer blog at Kelley Highway.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Kelley~Mrs. Kelley Dibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192189624517973551noreply@blogger.com