Thursday, January 5, 2017

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year....and may 2017 be the year of your dreams!

I have to say a huge thank you (and also apologize) to the wonderful, and very talented Helen Philipps who had an amazing giveaway on her blog which I won! If you have never checked out Helen's blog, you really are missing a treat.....just click here to be transported to crafting paradise! 

I have been a fan of Helen's work for such a long time and have a couple of her books.....and now, I'm proud to say, I now have something created by her own fair hands!

Here is what she sent me.....


....of course it was all wrapped up in tissue paper and bubble wrap :)


A beautiful Cath Kidstone mug.....

 ...and Holly the rabbit...


 ....which none of the pictures can do her any justice....she's adorable!


There were also some chocolate  and candy cane goodies which didn't last long enough for me to take some pictures....can't think why!!!!

The reason I have to apologize to Helen, is that I took longer to post about her beautiful prize than I had intended. The weather here has been dull and overcast with lots of snow and I just couldn't get good pictures of her gifts....it didn't help that I have come down with the sniffles....first cold of 2017....what a great start to the new year! Anyway, Helen always has the most amazing photographs on her blog, so if you want to see Holly the rabbit looking prettier than my pictures make her, click here.

So Holly is keeping me company while I work on some new designs...


...and the mug is perfect for using one of my Christmas presents from my daughter....


 ..... cute and practical tea infuser .....yes, it's a mana-tea! :)


I truly seem to have an obsession with tea cups. mugs....and, of course, tea themed cross stitch.....


...the last block is completed!  But you'll have to wait till next week to see the whole sampler! I'm such a tease....heehee.

So once again a big thank you to Helen, for her generosity....and all her wonderful carfting inspiration that she shares with us. Please do go and check out her blog....trust me, you'll not be disappointed!

Until next time...happy stitching!

Rhona

10 comments:

Kate said...

Congratulations on being chosen to receive Helen's fabulous gift - enjoy!

Heather said...

Congrats on winning! You definitely are a "tea"se! Iced tea is the only kind I'll drink but it's still healthy because I don't put any sweetener or anything in it. Great job finishing!

Stitching Noni said...

Congrats on winning that gorgeous prize from Helen! You're right her photos always look amazing :o) but yours look pretty good too... your new little rabbit is so cute!
Well done on finishing the last block!
Hope that cold has left the building and that you are starting to feel much better :o)
Hugs x

Katie said...

Holly is beautiful indeed. Glad you have given her such a nice home. I don't like tea but your mana-tea is just too cute! Congrats on the last block finish. Can't wait to see the whole thing.

gominam said...

Congrats on winning a very beautiful prize! Nice way to start the year off! Love the mana-tea, haha, we have lots of those in Florida, won't fit in a mug though, haha. Lovely stitching as always.

Helen Philipps said...

So happy that Holly has found such a lovely home with you Rhona! Your photos are really lovely and I enjoyed seeing such sweet close ups and Holly in the box!! Also glad the mug was won by a fellow tea lover :) Thank you for your kind words too.
How pretty your iced tea cross stitch is. Hope your cold soon goes away and you feel better.
Helen xox

Bea said...

What a wonderful box! Holly is adorable and that's a terrific mug. Love the mana-tea as well. I love tea as well - got some cinnamon chai for Christmas.

Justine said...

What gorgeous gifts from Helen. Holly is so very pretty. I can't wait to see your tea sampler all finished!

Mini said...

Congratulations on winning a wonderful giveaway. I recently stitched a design from Helen and I have started following her blog now. I agree the pictures on her blog are gorgeous.
Lovely stitching on tea sampler.

Astrids dragon said...

You hit the jackpot with that giveaway, Holly is so adorable!
The mana-tea goes perfectly with your tea stitch.