peonies and strawberry lockets

                                                                                       

I've been keeping an eye out for these since spring started, and finally, they are starting to show their pretty little faces.  My peonies are blooming!  Every year I can hardly wait to chop them down once they open enough and put them in a pretty vase given to me by my husband's parents.  It's the perfect size and shape for a bouquet of peonies.

Also, a special prize came for me in the mail yesterday.  I marked this necklace as a fav on Etsy ages ago and I finally ordered it.  I fell in love with the little glass bluebell flowers at once and knew I would have it!  I love it!  The little strawberry is a locket, hum...... what photo shall I put in it?

Lastly, I need to say a big thank-you to my Dad.  He's always on the lookout for me in for any crafting "things" that I may be able to use while he is at garage sales, estate sales, or wherever he finds himself.  We live in different states, so between the two of us, we have Colorado and Kansas covered.  Anyway, a few weeks ago he sent a package to me with some of his latest finds.  All I can say is, Dad, you're the best.  You make my heart sing and I love you!

Ok, so here are some pics!

Just look at these lovely buttons!  My favorite is the blue flower one.                        

These are knit squares someone cut for a quilt.  Most of them have interfacing fused to the backs already.  I may have to make my first quilt!  The fabrics are all so interesting, just my style!

And would you just look at all that beautiful fabric.  Someone cut out several pieces, sewed some together and then stopped for some reason.  I'm sorry to say that it won't end up the way it was originally intended, but I already have a few pretty projects in mind for this.

~Penny

 

Comments

[allisonlindsay]

Great photos, Penny. I'm particularly drawn to the buttons (as a button fiend myself, anything buttony is double plus good). These shots remind me of the Small shots I take; gotta give it up for the macro.

You can check them out on my blog, livingsmall.wordpress.com, or at my Flickr photostream: flickr.com/photos/livingsmall. Hope you like them!

[amy]

oh the necklace is wonderful! and way to go penny's dad!

[sarah]

love the necklace. Great finds from your dad!! Wonder what you are going to make with it??
Our nextdoor neighbour has one of those plants, they are so nice when they are out! Hope your squirels are behaving.
Sarah x

[Lisa]

Love those buttons! Your Dad is a treasure to find you all tose gorgeous bits and pieces!

[Jordana Castro]

Hi penny, how are you? I have been a bit away due to a vaccine side effects. But now my arm is getting better. Anyway how cool is your dad to take the time and look for all those amazing crafting things. I loved the buttons!!

[Tillyboo]

Peonies are my absolute favourite. I have a problem with ants eating the heads of mine in my garden - pesky things.

I love your header/ logo too, really very pretty.
x