Friday, April 11, 2008

little ol' me


It's my birthday and I'll post what I want to!...not that I ever post stuff here that I don't want to, things are just a little random today. :)

Blossoms on the neighbor's tree. I can't get over how beautiful the Maryland DC area is this time of year!

The shelf above my computer. That little robot guy was made by my son and husband. I handle the fabric crafts, the dad handles hot glue and "parts".

A needlepoint project done by little ol' me in 1976. I was 11.

another, circa 1973 with my mom's help...

wow...life goes by fast, doesn't it?

I'm gonna eat cake. :)


53 comments:

Sonia said...

Hi ... and Happy Birthday ! :) I've been visiting for a while now but never dared to comment, but it's your birthday today so I guess it's a good opportunity to stop & wish you a great one ! (am myself an April girl)
Your creations are stunning & totally original, and made with lots of love, that's clearly visible. *Ü*
Have a great weekend. Best regards !
PS : I hope the cake was yummy ! ;)

Terriaw said...

Happy Birthday! Beautiful flowers. Enjoy your cake.

Swirlyarts said...

Happy Birthday :) I love that little lion you made - so cute! I wish I'd been crafty when I was younger.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to us! It's my birthday, too. Aries unite!

Have a great one - hope you'll have some creative time today. That's my goal - knitting and scrapbooking - that's a birthday. Oh, and cake.

Jean in Maryland, too

Lorrie said...

Happy birthday! Have fun! Skip! Dance! Eat cake! Enjoy every moment!

Lorrie

Betz White said...

Hey! Happy Birthday to you too, Jean in Maryland! :)

Julie said...

Happy Birthday!

Bridget said...

Happy Birthday! I so enjoy your blog and your crafts, I'm glad when you post at all.

Enjoy the cake. As a matter of fact, have a slice for me ...

Arlette said...

Happy Birthday, Betz! Even as a child, you did fabulous work. Suffice to say, you were born creative.

LeeAnn said...

Happy Birthday! I have to say that your cupcakes have inspired me to make a large birthday cake version. I just need to find a pink wool sweater and this time of year I may be out of luck!

Cassi said...

Happiest of birthdays Betz! I hope you have the most wonderful day and wish you many more to come!

pedalpower said...

Happy birthday! I did that lion when I was a kid too. Brings back memories.

Lauren said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!

pomly said...

Happy birthday!!! Hope you have a fabulous day!
Well now I am going to go eat some cake too and think of you. :)

Kate said...

Dance like nobody's watching,
love like youv'e never been hurt.
Sing like nobody's listening,
live like it's heaven on earth.
Mark Twain.

Happy Birthday from wet and windy England. Great inspiring blog.

Natalie said...

Happy Birthday!

threesneakybugs said...

Happy Birthday! I love those flower shots. It's snowing/raining here in MN so I'm envious.

RID said...

Feliz cumpleaños! Happy birthday!
Really life goes fast so we must enjoy it!
Today in my blog I published my "old jean apron" and I've made a link to your blog.
Thank you for sharing!
Besos desde Barcelona!

Coralie said...

What a very sweet and colourful post! Un tres joyeux anniversaire - with lots of chocolate, cakes and gifts!

house on hill road said...

happy birthday betz! hope you have a great one.

Carrie Sue said...

Happy birthday! I hope your cake is super yummy :o)

Dawn Elizableth said...

Happy Birthday, looks like a beautiful day there! My husband would be jealous, he grew up in Maryland.

bee's knees studio said...

Happy Birthday! It's my birthday today too! Must be something about Aries, we're all so crafty... ;)

Looking forward to getting a copy of Warm Fuzzies at Spring Bada-Bing!

Erica, Richmond VA

Jenny said...

Happy birthday and have a wondeful day. Grat pics:)

Jeannie said...

Happy Birthday! Wishing you a year full of creativity, joy, and love. And thanks for bringing so much fun into my life with your book, can't wait for the next one.
Cheers!

Mytutorlist.com said...

Happy Birthday! I hope it's the best one yet!

I must say, that's a very cute little robot that your son and husband made. And it seems you were always so crafty even as a child!

elaine said...

Happy Day after your birthday too! Lovely blog and super talent.

andsewtosleep said...

Belated birthday wishes - hope you enjoyed your day. Your early creations were clearly a sign of great talent to come
Mary

Georgia said...

Happy, happy birthday to you! I hope you have a lovely day and that your family looks after you. BTW you have the same cake stand as me...

hunnybunny said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoy your day, and thanks for posting all those random things. They made me smile, I love smiling.

Anja said...

Happy Birthday!

DIANA said...

TANTISSIMI AUGURI DALL'ITALIA!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
a lot of happiness for you!!!
Diana

Krista said...

Happy Birthday. Dont forget to make a wish!

Annie said...

Happy Birthday and who wouldn't be happy seeing those beautiful blossoms

jillytacy said...

Happy birthday to you! Keep writing and doing the things that make you happy. We love it. Besides life's to short to do anything else!

The Odd One said...

Happy Birthday!

Jenn Maruska said...

Happy, Happy Birthday!!! : D

Denise said...

Happy Birthday, my mil celebrated her birthday the day after you, and they just left ours after I made her a yummy birthday dinner of all her favs, (inc. salmon, asapargus, chocs, strawberries) :-)
I lived in MD for 6 yrs and really miss it for the wonderful seasons it had. Loved the Fall there, but spring with all the cherry blossoms in DC was priceless! Beautiful.

Berlinswhimsy said...

Happy Birthday!

Your needlepoint projects look very similar to some of mine when I was young---perhaps we're close in age...

I love those areas of the country where the fruit trees bloom in the spring----alas, our area is not one of them, though we have other aspects of spring to enjoy. ;-)

47cats said...

Happy Belated Birthday!

I love your blog and your felted cupcakes...so cute. Thanks for sharing.

iknitipurl said...

Oooh cake! Happy Birthday!

Verity said...

Happy Birthday! I love the gorgeous blossom in spring time too! And the crafty stuff you did when you were little - very cute!

sara said...

Happy birthday. Have a great time.

Miaou said...

Happy birthday betz - I remember doing some similar style tapestries around the same age as you - and have been hooked on textile arts ever since!

The blossom takes me back to my childhood too - Where I grew up we had a pink cherry blossom tree in the garden and it was just stunning. Thanks for reminding me! :-)

Rebecca said...

Happy Birthday!!!

blair said...

Happy Birthday Betz! Have some really good cake, k? That was the quest on my birthday, I demanded really *good* good cake, not just the cake I ususally eat ; )

Peeekkaaahhhh!

Alicia P. said...

Your BIRTHDAY!!! Happy birthday my darling. My emails keep bouncing back, I don't know why. But send me another with your # and I will call tomorrow. xoxox, a

Heather B. said...

Happy Birthday!!! You have been TAGGED!!! Hope all is well on your side of the beltway! Look forward to talking to you soon!

Morgan said...

Aw- Happy Birthday. Just a few days late. Hope you had a lovely weekend!

Anonymous said...

WOW! April 11th is my birthday too! No wonder I fell in love with your cupcakes and Cup O Joe's so much the 1st time I saw them.
Happy Birthday~! I wonder if we have the same year... \^o^/

Anonymous said...

WOW! April 11th is my birthday too! No wonder I fell in love with your cupcakes and Cup O Joe's so much the 1st time I saw them.
Happy Birthday~! I wonder if we have the same year... \^o^/

Jennie in L.A.

amandajean said...

happy birthday betz!

babelfish said...

Happy belated birthday Betz, glad you can celebrate it surrounded by such beautiful blossoms. Love your needlepoint projects, so intricate for a person so young! Hope you had a fantastic time.