Friday, October 9, 2009

Pink Saturday And The Joys Of Being A Grandmother

Happy Pink Saturday to all my blogging pinkies out there in blog land. Thankyou to Beverly from How Sweet The Sound for making all this loveliness possible each and every week.
My October give a way are these handmade tags for Halloween. Please just leave me a comment and you are in. I will anounce the winner next week, good luck and Happy Haunting.
I had the awesome job of babysitting my favorite little ladies today while their mom got her hair done. Life is hard isn't it?! :-) Baby Jenna was asleep while we started eating at the local Red Lobster. Could she possibly BE any cuter.....I don't think so.

Allie was looking so cute, as always. I have been told that she looks like me from the nose up...could I possibly be that lucky??!! Such happy children and a complete joy to be around. Thankyou God for all my blessings, I am so very grateful.
Altho I don't usually showcase anything of mine that is handmade, on my Pink Saturday post, today I decided to do just that. It's this or no pink girlfriends, so here we go.
I made this romantic pillow this week and listed it on my website.
The ornaments below are all hard cardboard, painted and given handpainted, watercolor decals, then sugared with glitter. So cute. I listed them in my Friday Flea Market.



My hope is that each and everyone of you has a fantastic week ahead, one that brings you joy and happiness. Please don't forget to sign up for the Shabbylaneshops give a way for the month of Oct. Simply go here and leave a comment, you are in, it's that easy.
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73 comments:

  1. blushing roseOctober 9, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Ooooo-la-la! What gorgeous creations. I LOVE that pillow, the tags are darling.

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    Have a great weekend. TTFN ~Marydon

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  2. MaryOctober 9, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Char, your granddaughters are the most precious little things! I quite agree that being a grandmother is a gift like no other...my grandgirls bring such joy to my life. And I love your beautiful, wonderful pillows! They are just gorgeous...if I didn't sew myself, I would be buying me some! I have so much fabric, its sickening...I really need to get busy and make something beautiul like you've done...I was thinking about doing a memory quilt, but I think I'll start with a memory pillow!

    God bless,
    Mary

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  3. LisaOctober 9, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    How very very sweet! Thanks for sharing your sweet little ones!
    Hugs,Lisa

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  4. A Rose Without A ThornOctober 9, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I am not a grandmother but what a joy it must be for you, lucky thing......

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  5. CCOctober 9, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Oh my goodness..what beautiful pinks in your lovely pillow and ornaments..and I love your Halloween tags as well.
    And may I tell you, that your little ones are so sweet and absolutely gorgeous. Mine grandchildren are almost all grown and college bound now.. but ooo,how sweet they were when little. I so miss that time. Happy Pinks and have a most wonderful day.

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  6. LisaOctober 9, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Oh lord, I love those tags but if I win can I have the baby?

    Smiles,
    Lisa

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  7. xinexOctober 9, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Thank you for showing us your pretty pinks, especially your precious grandchildren!...Christine

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  8. IphigeniaOctober 9, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    your grandchildren are beautiful..happy pink saturday!!

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  9. VickiOctober 9, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Hi, Sweet Char,
    Your granddaughters are so pretty and how fortunate they are to have you for their grandmother! Aren't our grandchildren wonderful blessings from God? They bless my life so much, and I am eternally grateful!! Your Halloween tags are so cute!! I would love to win them!! All of your other beauties are perfect, too. Thank you for sharing them with us! Blessings to you!! Vicki

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  10. MimiOctober 10, 2009 at 2:28 AM

    HI!!!
    The best pink I have seen is the pink in those darlings little cheeks!!!!
    I love my little grand-daughter too!!! Life is sure sweet!!!!
    Love the pink things too, good job!!!!
    hugs,
    jamie

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  11. Jil~Say It With RosesOctober 10, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    Beautiful granddaughters, Char. Aren't they a JOY?
    Your ornaments are lovely and your pillow so romantic and sweet!
    HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!
    Jil

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  12. ElenaOctober 10, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday Char!
    A lovely post, sweet granddaughters and gorgeous pillows - very creative :)

    Have a lovely week.
    ciao for now,
    Elena :)

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  13. ItaJeffOctober 10, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    Hello Char
    You have a sweet and cute granddaughters. I love the pillows and the tags as well, they are gorgeous.
    Have a great Pink Saturday and enjoy your week end
    Regards,
    Ita

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  14. Regina October 10, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Cute granddaughters. They are blessed to have you.

    Beautiful creations!
    Happy Pink Saturday and nice weekend.

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  15. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageOctober 10, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Hi Char,
    What lovely pinks, especially the little ones! Sweet little girls! Your creations are just darling. Happy Pink Saturday!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  16. The Quintessential MagpieOctober 10, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    What preciouc little ones! They are adorable. So is the little pillow you made and so pretty and pink, too!

    Wishing you a Happy Pink Saturday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  17. Dogmom DivaOctober 10, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Char, beautiful grandchildren, oh how blessed you are!
    My first time at your blog, its just beeutiful! thanks for sharing! Barb

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  18. MollyeOctober 10, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Hi Char, The girls are beyond adorable. What a blessing. Love your ornaments and the sugaring give them the just right effect! Hugs, Mollye

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  19. Diann @ the Thrifty GrooveOctober 10, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Oh, the ornaments are beautiful! As are your granddaughters!

    And love the Halloween ornament tags. They are just so cute! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to win them!

    Have a wonderful day!

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  20. DebbiOctober 10, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    The girls are so sweet, Char! Love all your handmades, there is so much love and detail in every creation you design!

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  21. Sue McPeakOctober 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Char....Your GrandGirls are Beautiful. I too, love being a Grandmother of four. Your Pink Creations are wonderful and sew very creative. Thanks for visiting CollectInTexas Gal today...Sue

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  22. AnaOctober 10, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Char,
    Your pillow is so pretty and those ornaments are too cute. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by for a visit. I see you became a follower...thank you so very much. Please come back and visit again soon. Have a wonderfully Pink Day.

    Blessings,
    ♥Ana

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  23. ♥ Liz ♥October 10, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Your Grandaughters are so cute. they must be a real joy.
    I love all your pinks this week.
    I hope you're having a Happy Pink Saturday :)

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  24. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Fabulous creations... especially the one sleeping & the one smiling!! LOL!!
    Adorable.....
    Hugs,
    Marilyn

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  25. Martha@A Sense of Humor is EssentialOctober 10, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    What beautiful little girls and your pillow and ornaments are beautiful. Thank you for your visit to my blog and for sharing your delightful pinkies!

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  26. CA VerstraeteOctober 10, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Hi Char, thanks for stopping by. Ooh love old Halloween art! Cute pink stuff too -like little pink faces.ha!
    Chris Verstraete
    Searching for a Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystery - Can Sam find the missing mini Van Gogh in time?

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  27. Mary BergfeldOctober 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    All your pinks are beautiful, but those little girls are the very best of all. Your pillow is so lovely and feminine. I hope you are having a wonderful day.

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  28. LVOctober 10, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I love all your creations. Really nice work. However, the most precious is the darling little girl. I would enjoy baby sitting her. Take care.

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  29. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    what beatiful girls and such a fab pillow happy pink saturday

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  30. 2 DogsOctober 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Doesn't look like I'll ever have any grandchildren. I love that pillow. It's very pretty. Happy PS. Hugs

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  31. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Gorgeous pillow!! THe tags are just so sweet also!!

    I keep trying not to be jealous of all you grandmothers and your grandmother pictures- my boys refuse to give me a grandchild!LOL

    Happy Pink Saturday

    Bee blessed,
    mary

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  32. Susan from The T-CozyOctober 10, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    What precious grandchildren and delightful pink creations! Thank you for visiting The T-Cozy today. Have a lovely Pink Saturday.

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  33. AngelaOctober 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Hey Char!

    Your grand babies are sooooo cute! I'm sure they have a great time when they are with you!

    Love your pillow and ornaments! They are just beautiful! Also love your halloween tags! I would be happy to win those in your giveaway!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Angela

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  34. vickieOctober 10, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday, your little "girls" are gorgeous! Love your pinks today.

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  35. TaraOctober 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Love the Halloween tags! All your pretty pink creations are fabulous too. Your most beautiful creation however is the beautiful little Granddaughters! Pink cheeks and all. Happy Pink Saturday and have a loveleigh weekend!

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  36. stefanieOctober 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    soooo pretty, i love the photo of the baby sleeping, soooo sweet, have a wonderful weekend

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  37. Catharina MariaOctober 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Your grandchildren are sweet and your art is great !
    Love from Rini

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  38. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenOctober 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    You grandchildren are darling. Happy pink Saturday. You are very blessed with such precious children.
    Sam

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  39. GeliOctober 10, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Oh, I am so looking forward to becoming a grandmother! I have been told to have to wait at least a year ... and of course that means leaving London, UK to live in Sydney, Australia. That will be amazing, warmer weather and grandkids ... not to mention the delight of being around their parents!

    Looking at your pics of your precious young ladies is a sheer pleasure!

    I love those gorgeous pretty pink ornaments. In fact they are quite amazing. What do you do with them? Hang them into a display of a luscious spray of roses??

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  40. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Those ornaments are beautiful! Like the pillow too, you're very talented!

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  41. Sara Chapman in Seattle, USAOctober 10, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Pink, pink, pink, so adorable (that includes the grandkids, natch!) and you have a great Pink Saturday.

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  42. ClaudiaOctober 10, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    You made such wonderful creations! And your grandchildren are beautiful. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  43. DreamgirlOctober 10, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    Beautiful grandkids! That makes you a very rich lady!

    Happy pink Saturday!

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  44. SarahOctober 10, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Precious children. You are so fortunate to have these sweet children in your life. Thanks for sharing all your pretty pinks. Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Sarah

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  45. Happily Retired GalOctober 10, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Your grand daughters are lovely and so are all your pretty pink things.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  46. CharoOctober 10, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Your pillow and ornamanents are gorgeous.
    Happy Pink Saturday!!!

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  47. TriciaOctober 10, 2009 at 4:25 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and welcoming me to Pink Saturday! I am so thrilled to take part in this. Your granddaughters are beautiful. And the pillow you made is so sweet. You are very talented. Hope you have had a great Pink Saturday.

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  48. ~*~Magpie's NestOctober 10, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    ~*Happy Pink Saturday*~

    Love your pillow, the image with the swans is beautiful (I Love swans!)

    Cute tags, thank you for a chance to be the lucky winner.

    Sweet little grands you have there!
    ~*~ Patty

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  49. Cola's CottageOctober 10, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Hello my dear! As I was visiting your blog my 8 year old son was crawling on my lap and said Aaaawe! Who is that cute baby?

    Your grandchildren are adorable! I love your tags and creations too. I was just reading thru my past posts and saw that you left a nice message for me. I thank you for your sweet comments and I look forward to talking to you more in the future.

    Many blessings and hugs to you : )

    ~ Nichole

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  50. Just MeOctober 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Char, your grandgirlies are so precious. I'm a new grandmother myself and enjoying every minute of it. I love the pillow you made and count me in for your tag giveaway! What fun! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Hugs and glitter, Patti

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  51. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 10, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Ah, how sweet are those little girls! So precious!

    Love the tags and the pillow is just wonderful!!

    Thank you for visiting me today!

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  52. NancyOctober 11, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Char, that pillow pic is so wonderful. I am in the same boat for pink. When the men out number the women, it is jewel tones or neutral! I just made it this week with an idea at the last sec.

    You know how I feel about all those grandkids, and kids, and mom. Lucky you is right!

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  53. UnknownOctober 11, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Loved seeing all of your beautiful creations, as well as your beautiful granddaughters!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 11, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    I would love to be entered in your Halloween tags give-away. They are adorable And I don't know why you shouldn't list your hand mades on your blog. They are just beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday xo

    And beautiful grand-children!!!!

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  55. april o.October 11, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Very sweet! Your grand daughters have a wonderful and talented grandmom! Love the halloween tags! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  56. NancyOctober 11, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    What beautiful creations - I'm referencing your grandchildren of course!!! All your things are so sweet and pretty and PINK. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend. xoxo Nancy

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  57. ♥Mimi♥October 11, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Lovely Pink Saturday post and sweet blog, too. Woke up to a dusting of snow on the ground so even thought this isn't Saturday I really needed a boost! Today you made me smile...read why I am late this week with comments. Grandbabies - gifts from God.

    Sorry, I didn't get to see everyone yesterday. I had important business. My 11 year-old grandson was playing football and he wanted Mimi to go to the out-of-town-last-of-the-season-game. THEY WON AGAINST AN UNDEFEATED TEAM! WOO-HOO! 35 - 17☺

    Hope the coming week blesses you with sunshine, happiness and good friends.

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  58. KBeauOctober 11, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful pinks that are sure to be treasures for someone just as your grands are treasures for you.

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  59. claudieOctober 11, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Hi Char
    Love the ornaments... my fab the pink stars.
    Your grandkids are beautiful, and it looks like you had a ball in Fla.
    Happy PS and Sunday.
    Love Claudie
    xoxo

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  60. This West London LifeOctober 11, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Such a lovely pink post.

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  61. Brenda PruittOctober 11, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Cute kids and cute things you have there!
    Brenda

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  62. GwendolynKayOctober 11, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Those tags are darling and I would love to win them. :)!
    Your grandaugters are precious, love their little pink cheeks! Also love the pillow you made!
    Happy Pinkness!
    Gwen

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  63. UnknownOctober 11, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Char, thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving your very kind comments! You made my day!

    Your pinks today are all gorgeous! Those two little ladies are blessed to have such a wonderful Grandma who wants nothing more than to spend time with them! What fun!

    Your tags and pillows are just beautiful . . . you have a special talent!

    Thank you for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday!

    Blessings,
    Teresa

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  64. SmilingSallyOctober 11, 2009 at 3:51 PM

    Well you SHOULD showcase your wonderful items when they look this good!

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  65. CharleneOctober 11, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Sorry I'm late for Pink Saturday... I'm having Pink Sunday since I had company all weekend. Allie & Jenna are sooooooo cute. You are so lucky to have those sweet little girls. We were blessed with ALL BLUE! Your pillow turned out very pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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  66. ShirlOctober 11, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Hello Char, Happy Pink Saturday. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment. Love your pretty Halloween ornaments, also that pillow you made is just beautiful! Your Granddaughters are adorable!
    Blessings, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  67. Vintage To ChicOctober 11, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    hey Lady love the ornaments but then the gd's are the greatest, ain't life grand,
    Hugs,
    Judy

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  68. MichelleOctober 11, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Happy PS one day late, your pinks are lovely, thank you for sharing them with us. Have a great week.

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  69. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    Happy Pink weekend!? I am late with my blogging,I cannot sit long,due to fibro and bad back.This time of year is tough and winter has not even started! So much for NE charm!!
    HPS LOL Denise

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  70. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Your ornaments are darling and the pillows are beautiful, Char!

    And your grandchildren look precious :)

    I have to confess I didn't paint the roses on my pink can. Those are decals.

    Have a great week. I love your creations :)

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  71. Cynthia K.October 12, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Char ~ You make such lovely ornaments and pillows - my favorite pillow is the green with pink rose in the middle. My favorite ornaments are the rose and lily of the valley ones - two of my favorite flowers. They are gorgeous and so are your two sweetcakes that you were thrilled to babysit for!

    I appreciate you....

    Cynthia K.

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  72. amber petersonOctober 17, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Cute girls, if I do say so myself! Thanks again for watching them for me. They are so lucky to have such a wonderful Grandma! Love ya, Amber

    PS-I love that patch pillow with the pom poms, so adorable! :)

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  73. Lilas ConutsNovember 4, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    Hello from Nouméa
    Lovely things and great header

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