Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Moon, Art Cards & Crochet Progress

I read that last night was going to be a "Hunter's Moon" - and when it got good and dark, I took my camera outside to see what I could see.  And there it was, a big, bright, beautiful full moon!  I zoomed my little Canon PowerShot SX200 with a 12x Optical Zoom all the way out and tried to steady my hand to get a shot.  I didn't think I had much of a photo, but when I downloaded this image and cropped it, I was pretty happy with what I saw!  I also thought it was neat that there was a rainbow hued circle around it.
And then I thought you might want to see the absolutely delicious pot roast dinner that my hubby made.  He is very kind and thoughtful to cook for us especially when I have a painful foot.  It was pointed out that I should probably not be eating beef with my gout, so he's finishing off the leftovers.  But it was really good!
Below is a funny shot of my cat, Lucy, a tortoise point Himalayan -- we watched in amazement last evening as she jumped up on the entertainment center while we watched TV.  I had to get a photo.
And when the mail came yesterday I was quite pleased to see a package from the lovely Vanessa at a favorite blog of mine, "Do You Mind if I Knit".  She is a talented knitter and crocheter, and does the *MOST* amazing paper mache sculptures!  She actually decided to photograph her sculptures and have greeting cards printed to sell - and I ordered a package of them.  She wrapped them in tissue and tied them with a striped string with a darling "Thank You" card that she wrote a sweet message on the other side.  Talk about quality!!  *T*H*A*N*K* * *Y*O*U*!*!*!* Vanessa!!
Here are the five cards I ordered.
My favorite is this adorable ginger kitty with butterflies.
 And below is a close-up of the amazing artistry in her sculptures -- see the eyes?
I do hope you visit her blog.. she's delightful.
And above is the progress on my neat ripple blanket.  I've joined in a "Ripple-Along" with the lovely Lucy at Attic24 and her friend and neighbor, Heather at Little Tin Bird - both in England.  It's fun as they're inviting others to ripple with them and have even started a photo group to share our photos on Flickr!!  You should join in the fun!!

OK, back to my crocheting and TV watching.. tonight is a favorite of ours, Survivor!!  Thanks for stopping in for a visit!  ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

14 comments:

  1. Yummy pot roast! Darling kitty cat! Cute cards! Love the wavy afghan!! And hope your foot is getting better!!!

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  2. Just thinking of your health with the beef. Hope you're starting to feel better.

    The moon lit my path on my long and painful walk. Don't know what I will do when there is no moon for the new moon.

    Wish I had time to join the ripple along.

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  3. I love how you jump from that FABULOUS shot of the moon to that even more FABULOUS shot of the roast dinner!Well done Hubby! Yes, Vanessa is indeed a true artist, I love her stuff. The last time I did a ripple I was so glad to get to the end but good luck with yours. It looks really pretty. Have a great weekend, Teresa. Rest that foot some more and very soon your Hubby will be a Masterchef!

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  4. Love the big white moon picture! and Vanessa's cards are gorgeous aren't they, I have just received my pack too and love them! Enjoy your rippling, and have a very happy day, Teresa. Helen x

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  5. I'm a survivor junkie too. The kitty card is my favorite too. She's very talented. Hope you're feeling better!

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  6. The moon was gorgeous! I love Vanessa's little sculptures too. They are so sweet! The ripple is coming along nicely. Take it easy on your foot, it's a good excuse to sit and crochet :)

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  7. Your pot roast dinner looks great. I'm planning to make the same thing over the weekend. Today I have spaghetti sauce in the crock pot. YUM.

    Beautiful cat! Hope you are feeling better each day. Hugs.

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  8. I love your Moon photo, such fun. Vanessa is a gifted artist I enjoy her blog so much she amazes me. Happy hooking on your blanket, I am not up for another blanket right now but I wish you lots of luck,
    Meredith

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  9. Wow Teresa what a great photo of the moon, it's a fantastic shot. The ripple is looking lovely. ((hugs)) Joanna xx

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  10. That is a gorgeous moon shot there Teresa. Glad to hear that you are being well looked after and are enjoying some restful crochet. Enjoy the weekend,
    Jane x

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  11. That dinner looks so good. I have never really liked pot roast since a kid, but this picture it making me want to try it again now as an adult/kid. Maybe, it's the gravy. I love gravy and that my friend is one thing I can make. Gravy, my grandfather taught me that one as a kid. And neither of us needed it one bit.

    Great picture of the moon. And I love how your ripple is turning out. I can't wait to finish my rainbow and start one. But, yesterday I made a 20 row big mistake that had to be frogged. Not happy needless to say. Frogging is an understatement. Back on track today and hope to show and tell a few things soon.

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  12. Teresa, Hi, I can't keep up with your posting! You are a blogging machine! AND everything you are doing is so great and wonderful. Love the cards, I must get some too, I have Vanessa's first ones. Your ripple is so pretty and working up F-A-S_T!
    Enjoy, xoRobin❤

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  13. Hope you are healing a bit and I adore that blanket. Great colors. Also have to say that the pot roast looks fabulous....

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  14. That photo of the moon is remarkable--especially since you got that steady shot without a tripod. Nicely done.

    I'm liking your ripple blanket.

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