Birthday gifts

First post of the new year and well its my birthday today ... I have been spoiled ;)
first of all a wonderful card .. that lights up with the fireworks ... and eiffel tower.. and hey look at this infuser ... its fantastic don't you think ? A silver necklace teardrop shape ... ok I bought myself a pressie as well ... some ankle high boots they were in a sale ... cannot resist the Dudley Mason sales ... and a bit of fabric .. and going out to dinner tonight .. ohh and hopefully I can get in but I am also getting two workshops with Lizzie Houghton if they are not full ..... felting classes ....... as you have seen I can felt but want to see if I can learn any tricks from a master.
woooo hoooo how lucky am I ?

Xmas gifts ... giving

Here are some gifts that I made and gave to others for xmas.
The felted hat is for my sister who saw one and said ohhh I want a hat from you for xmas.. so I have done this and its off to her in canada next week.
The quilt is for my mans mother .. she doesnt get out much these days so this will hopefully be a comfort to her with it sitting on her lap.
This gave me experience with felting and making a hat and ... binding on the quilt .. which I must say I am getting better at.
I had a phone call with my family from canada over christmas and it was wonderful to hear from them .. over an hour we laughed and joked ... I miss them alot. During that call they said oh its your birthday coming up...
hmmm a huge birthday for me in about a week, 50 omg .. how did that happen ! I dont feel a day over 25 most days!
I hope everyone had a wonderful xmas and looking forward to this New Year.