The last of the February artist trading cards from the Handmade Treasures swap arrived yesterday. These are all of them. One is a "coin", which is also an option in this group. I've receive a couple others from other members, and this one is really nice, too.
There was quite a varied interpretation for the "Love" theme for the month. I noticed more dimensional cards, and more cards that incorporated machine or hand stitching. I'm not even able to choose a favorite this time.
The prompt for March is "Shamrock", so now I'm contemplating how I can meet the challenge without being Captain Obvious. lol I'll play around with a few ideas after Handsome gets home. I have a few things I need to concentrate on before then.
I baked my Florida friend, Cathy's Koulourakia cookie recipe, too. I love her recipe which features bergamot essential oil (food grade, of course) in the mixture. Once they're formed, they get an egg wash, are topped with sesame seeds, and then baked until they're done. Handsome really likes them, too, so I wanted to have something special for him when he gets home. I have a little more baking to do over the weekend, but I'll be stitching, too.
Sebastian Squirrel did get an acorn, but not a real one. I found a sweet acorn button I've had for years. I'll share a photograph along with the rest of my Monday post so you can see how cute he looks now. I may make a new spoolie this weekend, but the critter will be a surprise (to both of us!). I'll choose which animal once I get to the "pulling materials" phase. I'm going to make a cuppa first, and then tackle a few cleaning tasks. As much as I'd love to, I can't ignore the homekeeping duties that are summoning me. Hi, ho....hi, ho... (Sing it with me, now!)
They are all fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies sound delicious.
Can't wait to se which animal you come up with.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteThe ladies were so creative this month! One of my coworkers is leaving. She has chickens. I may make one to give to her.
Happy Sunday, dear.
xoxo
Donna
Once more every one of the ATC's is so different from each other, despite using the same theme. Sounds like Handsome will have a great homecoming if he's getting his special favourite cookies.
ReplyDeleteNow I can't wait to see what little animal you do next.
Hi MA:
DeleteI agree. They're all very different and creative. He called me after seeing photos of them and said, "Hey! What's with all the baking while I'm away?" I told him they were all for him, and I was getting ready for his arrival. He was very happy. I just told Marilyn, I'm thinking I need to do a chicken next as my coworker has chickens, and she just let us know she's leaving the end of the month. I'd like to surprise her with one.
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: I LOVE the February ATCs. Getting happy mail during the month is such a pleasant surprise. I made those cookies and they were delicious. I loaned my Bergamot essential Oil and never got it back. Oh Dear I will be Captain Obvious for March! Happy Homekeeping Dear.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteYours was so sweet! I loved your interpretation. It is nice to be surprised with each one as they arrive. I really like these cookies, too. I'm sorry you didn't get your bergamot oil back. You were generous loaning it out. Darn. LOL. I'll look forward to your March atc, girlfriend.
xoxo
Donna
They are wonderful, I like seeing the variety.
ReplyDeleteI've been a home keeping sloth for a few weeks, I seem to be spinning my wheels.
I'm easily distracted from my list, but still get a fair amount completed every day.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteI agree. So much creativity! I did mostly nothing today. Those work days seem to drain my tank, even though I enjoy being there. I watched movies, played with the dogs, and folded laundry. Sloth described me perfectly, too!
Rest and relax, my dear.
xoxo
Donna