Monday, December 10, 2007

Gift given and gifts received

This bookmark was my Sinterklaas present for Erik, at least the crafty part of the present, the idea shamelessly stolen from Annemarie...


Stitched with Vikki Clayton floss "Konini", a wonderful gift from Carol and my first time using VC silk... Oh yeah, is all I can say... LOL!!!


And then the most wonderful and thoughtful gift was waiting fo me when I got home this Sunday. Mady sent me a Christmas package FILLED with comfort & joy... A beautiful Christmas ornament, I believe it's "Cardinal" (Bucilla), a VERY cute Owl bookmark and the most precious wallhanging which says: No-one truly dies... they live on in the hearts of those who loved them...

At the end of a rough year this precious gift means the world to me and helps us remember with joy. Thank you so much, Mady!!

One final funny picture I just had to show you...

...me and my shadow...

19 reacties:

Annemarie said...

Huh? What crafty picture is this???
Mady's gifts are, as always, so very sweet and thoughtful...

Hey, that ' Konijni' silk is gorgeous! I've always wondered what it would be like to stitch with VC silks.

staci said...

Beautiful bookmark for Erik, An is full of clever ideas isn't she?!

And what a truly lovely and thoughtful Christmas present you've received from Mady :)

Vonna said...

I was JUST thinking about you...pop on the computer and HERE you are!!!
Erik's gift is most lovely! What a sweetie you are! And the lovely Mady did the most precious thing ever didn't she?!
Both are lovely gifts!

Becky K in OK said...

Your gifts are fabulous. Love me and my shadow!

Pumpkin said...

Lovely finish! Can I ask what is on the end?

Mady is a wonderful person and I'm not surprised at her generosity :o) I love what she has sent you and the saying on the wall hanging is beautiful.

LOL! I LOVE this picture!

Von said...

Very sweet stitching Harmien - all of it. :)

Barbara said...

Oh, those wonderful stitchy gifts Mady had on her gallery were yours! She's so sweet!

I love the bookmark you made Eric. I have to try this method, too. I'm so shameless about stealing ideas from my more talented friends. ;)

And that picture of the kitties! My gosh, it's got Rowen and I glued to the monitor!

Stephanie said...

Your bookmark for Erik is gorgeous - I love the colours, the VC silk is gorgeous.

What lovely gifts from Mady!

Karoline said...

Lovely bookmark for Eric and a beautiful gift from Mady.

Love the photo of the kitties

Sally said...

What a wonderful book mark you stitched for Eric. I love the idea of bookmarks like this.

Lovely gifts you receveid from Mady:)

Wendy said...

What great gifts! I love Christmas ornaments!!

Hazel said...

Some beautiful stitching here. I have missed so many entries!! Love your scarf too. Lots of yummy stitching treats I have seen. xx

Carla said...

Nice gifts :)

Kathy A. said...

What a wonderful idea for a Sinterklaas gift. Your gift from Mady was very touching. Love "Me and my Shadow"

June said...

Love your Sinterklaas gift for Erik. :)

The gifties are gorgeous!

Hannah said...

Those are such pretty gifts! :)

Isabelle said...

Love the bookmark! What a great idea!
The picture of the cat with his shadow is simply wonderful. :)

Carol said...

What a beautiful bookmark for your honey - and so glad the Konini silk came in so handy!! What a stunning gift package from Mady - and your kitty - too, too cute!

Michelle said...

Beautiful gifts! I just love the kitty photo too - priceless!