Birthday approaching

In two weeks my youngest girl will become 2 years old. Two years! Unbelievable…  Her birth could have been two days ago just as well. Time goes by so quickly. 

Two little projects I’ve been working on last week for  her birthday: 

A garland of crochet hearts in all colors of the rainbow. The pattern I’ve stolen from Skip to my Lou.



In the crèche my daughter visits, it is custom to treat the other kids not only to a snack, but also to a little present. This year I made colorful cats of felted wool.

 

 

Linked to:
Creations by Kara (Look what I made) 
The Shabby Nest (Frugal Friday) 
Remodelaholic (Remodelaholic Anonymous) 
Be different, act normal (Show and Tell Saturday) 
Craft Envy (Saturday Spotlight) 
A Vision to Remember (Check Me Out Saturday) 
Between naps on the Porch (Metamorphosis Monday) 
Skip to my Lou (Made by you Monday)

Comments

  1. Little Wonders' DaysJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    These cats are adorable! I bet her friends love them. Happy birthday to your little one.

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  2. LizJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    Thank you! Happy New Year!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Love your kitty Cats! They are sweet. Nice idea, with the use of felt. You are very creative. Pat

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  4. JillJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    What adorable little cats! and the garland of hearts is just beautiful!

    I would love if you came over and linked this project to my weekly Round Tuit party at:
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
    Have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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  5. LizJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Thank you so much for your sweet comments! Jill, I just linked my project to your blog.
    Have a nice day! Liz

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  6. DeniseJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    Cute little kitties!

    Have a wonderful year in 2012!

    --Denise at Sly Needle

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  7. LizJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks, Denise

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