Monday, June 21, 2010

Hearts & Flowers

My life has been so busy this last week that I've only had the time and energy to create simple little things. (Not that I ever create large complex things, but you know what I mean.) I must say I adore this knit heart. It sits on my coffee table and serves as a coaster/place mat/doily.

After seeing what the Hana Ami Flower Loom can do over at The Purl Bee, I had to get one. The Michael's near me had them in stock, but when I got to the counter I discovered my 40% off coupon wasn't good until the following Sunday. Aaargh. I had to wait three whole days, and every morning when I woke up my first thought was "I'm just going to go and buy it." But somehow I held out and finally bought it yesterday, and I did feel a bit warm and fuzzy about saving eight bucks. I've only had a couple hours to play with it and look forward to learning about all of the different possibilities.

The rest of this week is looking busy with lots going on at work, so I'm going to take a break until Saturday. I hope you will join me then for the Mad Tea Party.

Have a great week!

16 comments:

Dogwood said...

I was just getting ready to get in bed and read. I thought I would check "blogland" one more time. Yipee...a new post by you! Love, love the heart shaped coaster. The soft blue and red are wonderful together. And, so proud that you held out for your purchase until you could save $8.00! Precious little colorful flowers.

Work sure does interfer with your creative time. But, it is so nice that you like your job.

Summer is here! Hugs, Cory/Dogwood

Linda said...

That heart is lovely Stacy! I love the flowers you made, how wonderful you could save $8.00
Have a great week,
Linda

Tammy said...

What a beautiful coaster! That's got to make you smile! Your flowers are very cute and well done waiting till the voucher came into effect.

stringsofpurls said...

Love the flowers! And the coaster is darling!

Maiden Jane said...

That heart is adorable - refreshingly simple and sweet!

Theresa said...

Girl, in my eyes you make LOTS of complex things:) Now those little flowers are just too cut! I will have to check it out at Michael's.

Have a blessed week my friend! HUGS!

Unknown said...

Love your darling little heart coaster! And your flowers are so sweet and fun. I've never heard of the Hana Ami flower loom, but after reading this post, now I have to have one! Off to hunt around for a coupon . . .
-Samantha=)

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Very nice heart piece...and I bet you could knit some pretty flowers.
I "hear" you about the busy...each day flys by!
Hot and humid today...yuck!
Warmly,
Deb :)

ImplausibleYarn said...

I'm excited to see what you'll do about the mad tea party, it sounds like its going to be a fun time. I really like your banner. Have I ever told you that?

Suz said...

8 bucks!!! yeah!
love that heart too
soon I will get around to emailing you for the owls
Hey did you see i passed the Kreativ blogger award onto you
'cause you make me smile and you are an example of just do it...

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Great savings. LOVE those flowers. So cute. The heart is too... :)

MARLOU B. said...

That heart is lovely!

Lovely tea party!
Have a wonderful party day!!!

Linda said...

I had an amazing time at your Tea party. I feel honored that you invited me.I hope that you will visit me.
momentsinaneye.blogspot.com

Deborah said...

HA! The little knit me sign on the yarn made me giggle out loud!!! Bravo!

**blows kisses** Deb

Unknown said...

A lovely flowers and your coaster is charming.

Happy Mad Tea Party,

Karen

Conception-Bay-South flowers said...

That heart is lovely........
Great art work and it's looking beautiful.
Thanks for sharing these pics with us.