Monday, January 2, 2012

A quick gift for 2012

Hello friends.. here is an inexpensive gift idea for you. Perfect for little girls and the big ones too Smile
Now is the time were you can find 2012 calendars very inexpensive at your local stores. This pocket calendar was only 50 cents, it had  he pretty pink paper as cover and a clear overlay. Al I had to do was color my image and add some embellishments. My kids love those little books. I encourage them to use them to write their thoughts in. Niklas likes if I tell him it is his secret science book and I have him write one day how the weather is like or what he spies outside the window. Anyhow.. of course my kids get just the plain books lol… but this one  was perfect to sent to Magnolia – the company asked the other day the Designers if we could sent something in for them to take to CHA. When I pick those kinds of books I always look for a spiral to add ribbons.. just makes it easier and frilly.
Claudia_Rosa_Calendar_1
Magnolia Tilda with skateboard – The Winner Takes It All
Magnolia dies: FlagVintage Daisy FlowerSwirl
Claudia_Rosa_Calendar_2
assorted ribbons: The Ribbon Girl
sweet heart flowers/button: The Ribbon Girl
Here is an other little cowl I have finished over the holidays using only 1 skein of the pretty Malabrigo yarn in Shocking Pink Smile - after blocking it, the stich really showed nicely and it lays very flat. When you knit it, it does look like a large sock.
Claudias Shocking Pink_1Claudias Shocking Pink_2

22 comments:

Sinikka said...

Eine wunderschönes geschenk.......tolle farben , da kan der frühling ja kommen.
LG Sinikka

Christina C. said...

Ausgezeichnet, Claudia!!!!

Catherine said...

Gorgeous little calendar, so girly....

cabio's craft corner said...

Wish I get multiple talents like you. You knitting is so cool and the altered journal is too gorgeous~
Hugs,
Cabio

Andrea said...

Such a gorgeous gift, and a stunning cowl - I adore that colour.
Love, Andrea xx

Marian said...

Wauw is prachtig
Groetjes

Jacqueline (Sjakkie) said...

What a pretty calendar, so cute and so beautiful. I like your cowl too!
Hugs Jacqueline

Sandra H said...

This is so pretty:) Sandra H

Juls said...

wowzer!!!! this is just gorgeous!!!! Hugs Juls

Anonymous said...

A gorgeous gift idea, so pretty, love it!
Helen x

Kelly Schelske said...

What a gorgeous gift Claudia, beautiful!

Helen Laurence said...

Happy New Year!!

I hope 2012 brings you all the crafty-ness you dream of ;0)

I'm starting the new year with a Half Price Sale on all my craft products HERE

Hugs Helen x

Audrey Frelx said...

Love your calendar and your cowl neck!!! Your calendar is fabulous!!! You always do a fantastic job on your projects -- I love that!!!

Hope you had a wonderful holiday, and we WILL have a wonderful new year! Looking forward to it!

Rufus said...

Great cowl! Neat calendar and your coloring always blows me away!
R/

Merry said...

Wonderful gift idea...any little girl would love that. Your cowl is terrific too...such a wonderful colour.

Debbie said...

What a beautiful gift Claudia,I love it.As for the cowl you've made it's stunning.Gorgeous colour.You are so talented.Hope you had a lovely holiday time with your family.Happy New Year Sweetie.Love Debbie x

Joseline said...

The calendar is just too darn cute!! Love the vibrant colors and your coloring.

I wish I knew how to knit! The cowl is adorable!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, as always.

♥ Yolanda ♥ said...

I came by to wish you and yours a beautiful New Year, filled with health, creativity and happiness.

This calender is gorgeous! A great gift for anyone. Love the ribbons too!
Shocking pink cowl WOW!

Hugs Yolanda

salmaashiq said...

Brilliant paper art work!!!!but if you can use the glitter ribbon or pearls in here's card ,then your card looks become more pretty........
Plastic gift cards
Clear business cards

Sharon Field / Inky A*Muse-ment said...

Brrr.. it's so cold here in Florida, USA I could use a cowl ;) Beautiful coloring and card, as always! Have a happy new year!

Kirsty said...

Hi & Happy New Year !! What a super cool idea ! And fun to decorate. I love the bright colours and the flags are so brilliant Will be trying this out ! Super inspiration ! Kitty :D