Happy 16th Birthday Tristan

Wednesday, January 11th was Tristan's 16th Birthday.  When I asked what kind of cake I could bake him, he said he'd rather have some Oreo Balls.  I didn't get them made until Wednesday evening because he had a home soccer game Tuesday night that lasted until almost 10 pm!  They did win the game, though  4 - 2, and T scored one of the goals.  I made the Oreo Balls into pops and here are some pictures of them.  T is really enjoying them.  They are a yummy treat.

16 Birthday pops

Phoebe checking out the treats

Happy Birthday sweet Tristan.  Thanks for all the joy you've brought to so many lives.  I love you.

Thanks for stopping by!
                                                        

New project

Here's a fun new project I decided to try my hand at.  Crocheting rag rugs!  I've found cotton sheets at Goodwill, a beautiful cotton gown at a garage sale,  and old clothes of ours.  The process of ripping the fabric is quite fun, and a sheet produces a really nice sized ball of fabric to work with.  Here is my first attempt.

It took less than 30 seconds for Fluffy to come and see what I was up to.  There was no way I was going to get her off, either!  This first attempt is kind of "wonky".  I used mainly clothing, resulting in the wide array of colors and patterns.  I also made too many stitches which resulted in the kind of ruffly affect you see on the edge.  It was a fun project and I do like the finished product even if it is kinda wonky!!

This is my second try.  It is turning out a little better than the first.  The center is a small bit of blue from a shirt and all the rest is sheets that I got at Goodwill.  I use 100% cotton.  The bit with red is a lovely beige with  a red paisley print-- I really like it.  I will finish the ball of beige that you see I am currently stitching and then carry on with the red again.  I will post photos when I've completed this one.  We will see which kitty lays on it first!
Just wanted you to see what I've been up to.  The need to create stuff just has to be released somehow!

Meet My Girls

My dear husband set up this blog for me as a Christmas gift.  I love to make all kinds of things and then share my creations with my sisters.  I also like to send cute pictures of my kitties to my sisters.  Dear husband decided a blog would be an excellent vehicle for that purpose. 
Since I can't sit to craft without the help of at least one kitty, I thought I'd introduce them to you.

What makes them think I want to wear the penguin's hat?

 This is my number one kitty, Isolde Elizabeth  also known as IzzyBeth.  She is 10 years old and sometimes sweet, but mostly very tempermental.  We adopted her at 8 weeks old from the Grandmother of one of my son's classmates. 

Santa put catnip in my stocking!!  I love catnip!

Meet Fluffy Annabelle.  This extra fluffy girl is about 81/2 years old.  Very sweet, very curious and extra naughty sometimes.  We adopted her at 8 weeks from the local animal shelter.  She was solid white as a kitten and acquired the grey heart on her head as she grew.  She makes me laugh.  She always wants to know what I'm doing and loves to "help"!

Think they'll find me?

The green eyed beauty is Phoebe Ryan.  She is also about 8 years old.  She has gorgeous shiny black fur and I sometimes call her my Diva Cat!  Super sweet and always needs lots of loving.  We adopted Phoebe when she was about a year old from a friend.  She has brought us so much love and joy and we are so happy to have her.  Phoebe also likes to "help" with craft projects.
Thanks for stopping by
               Anne

Merry Christmas, Anne

This is your new blog!  You know those pictures of your craft projects and the cats that you're always sending your sissies?  Now you have a place to post them and share them with anyone else as well.  I'll show you how.

You may get even more use from your blogroll at right.  At a glance you can see which of the blogs you follow have been updated and get a quick idea what it's about.  I pulled out some specific posts that you had bookmarked and put them over at left.  I'll show you how to add new blogs and posts as well as how to delete any that you decide you don't want anymore.  If these are the only features you end up using, that's just fine as well.

Again, Merry Christmas.  I love you.

Kent