Saturday, March 06, 2021

Now for somthing a little different.

When I sent out the Goodie bags to the winners of the Spot the Difference games we played over Christmas I also enclosed a handmade Mug Rug for everyone. Stylised to each person in some way. As the parcels have nearly all (barring 3 just heard another has arrived so 2) reached their destinations I am showing some of the first ones sent out. 
I did stalk all your blogs mercilessly hunting for clues . Worts an all!! 
First to be sent was one for Di who was my guinea pig  and also  helped me set up my Click and Drop on line postal service with the Royal Mail. (Thankyou so much Di) No way was I going down to the local post office with 22 parcels otherwise. Face mask on or not. 

It really was a no brainer to make this in Pink and add a little Dudley for Di.( Actually quite a few cats and dogs found themselves depicted on other mug rugs too.)


It was a toss of the coin with the next mug rug. Sunflowers or Purple.! In the end purple won for Liz as I had some lovely purple materials that  all went well together. 


Whilst stalking Kate's blog I picked up on a photo of hubby wearing  a kilt and as I did have some green tartan in my stash that is how this mug rug and wee little box came about. Had to be Scottie Dogs. Just hope the tartan I used wasn't a rival clan!


I am not going to tell you the name of the next recipient. Lets see if you can guess. I did print a list of the winners here if your  looking  a clue.


I was going down a completely different path for my next recipient but then I spotted a chance remark on one of Viv's posts  (told you I stalked relentlessly) so it really couldn't be anything other than a boat on the ocean waves. 

 
Showing the last one for today for Carol who loves Blues so I chose this ditzy floral print for her. 




Hugs 

35 comments:

Valerija said...

Wow, this is amazing. Great job Mrs A. You are really talented.
Valerija xx

Aquarius said...

You certainly did a grand job in researching suitable topics for these lovely mug rugs and making them so beautifully. Always good to use something which has a thoughtful and personal touch.

Jackie T said...

Hi Mrs A they are gorgeous. What a lovely thing to do. I bet they were appreciated. Take care. Hugs Jackie

Kath said...

They are all fabulous Mrs A. I loved my mug rug and won't say how you personalised it for me so it won't spoil the surprise when you post a photo. All I'll say is that we can't wait until 12 April!
Kath x

Sue - said...

Wow Mrs A. They are all lovely, and you are a very talented lady!

Liz said...

They are all fabulous and I’m lucky enough to be one of the recipients. Purple was a perfect choice for me and my mug rug is even more beautiful IRL. I love how you’ve personalised each one. Thank you again! xx

Chris said...

What a lovely idea for a gift Mrs. A! So thoughtful and fun to personalise them to suit their lucky recipients, the finished results are beautiful and I'm sure they will be enjoyed for a long time to come.
xx

Mac Mable said...

What a thoughtful thing to do and I bet the recipients loved them Mrs A...You are so creative x.

cotnob said...

A super collection of Mug Rugs, such a great idea for a gift - they are all fabulous but I especially like the tartan Scottie Dogs.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Brenda in IN said...

OMG. I am going to be stalking the postman now! These are all so cute and the fact that you made each one personal is awesome. I can't wait. This is so serendipitous as I have been looking for my mug rug. I know I had a blue one and I can't find it. These are all to pretty to use though.

Donna said...

These are all amazing, I like mine the best. I do use it but I put a coaster on top of it to be safe!

Viv said...

Loved my boat!
These are all fab Mrs A and I bet everyone loved them as much as I did mine! x

crafty-stamper said...

These are all fabulous love all the beautiful stitching and how you personalised them all
Carol x

Margreet said...

Wow, amazing mug rugs Mrs A. Love how you personalized them. Such a lot of research!
I am very glad with mine. Curious what you tell about it....
xxx Margreet

Hazel (Didos) said...

These are stunning, Belle, Harry and I love our one xx Thank You xx Hazelxx

Sue said...

Hi Mrs A these are totally fabulous!!! sorry I've been MIA!!! you think I would have enough time during the lockdown to comment but I seem to have less time!! hugs Sue x

cuilliesocks said...

Everyone of your little mats are gorgeous and how lovely that you personalised them. I love my wee tartan one with the scotty dogs and as for a rival clan, well who knows, I don't think nowadays we fight each other lol, hugs Kate x

Glennis F said...

These are just amazing! I love how you have personalised each one, and I can't guess the mystery one.
What a lovely generous person you are

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Oh my!! You have personalized any mug rug!! How kind and clever!! And now I understand why mine was made from scraps!! Ah ah!!!! :D Thanks so much for this!! All your mug rugs are awesome!! So creative! I'm sure anyone have loved receiving the personalized gift!!

Craftychris said...

What gorgeous mug rugs and so personal too, how thoughtful you are! Thankyou for Darren's birthday wishes. I had my covid jab today, so happy! Hopefully not too long to wait for Darren's. Hope your second one doesn't give you side effects fingers crossed. Take care my friend. Hugs xxxxxxx

LesleyG said...

Oh wow, what a lovely thing to do, and what fabulous creations! So thoughtful xxx

aussie aNNie said...

Very beautiful projects, most gorgeous colour combination. xx

Sandra H said...

OOh wow Mrs A they are so cute x

Zoe Tant said...

You have been busy Valery Anne. These are lovely and make great gifts. Just might have to give them a try. Zoe x

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wow, Wow, and more WOW! They are all so beautiful and I love that you personalized them for everyone! I absolutely love mine! The one of Dudley is just precious! The Scottie dogs are adorable! Viv's sailboat is amazing!!! Also love the coloured ones for Carol and Liz! Haven't figured out the mystery one yet, but Wowzers, you are so talented, Mrs. A! Beautiful work on all of them!

coldwaters2 said...

WOW Mrs A these are fantastic how clever you are I bet the recipients are ecstatic
hugs
lorraine x

Freubelmina said...

Wauw Mrs A, what a lot of work you’ve had and I’m also a lucky winner!
I love the great goodybag but most of all I loved the mug with the lovely birds....soooo great! Also the others I see here are great great great!!
Hugs and love for you from me xxxx

Sally H said...

I am in awe! Those are all so beautiful!

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

These are all gorgeous, especially with all the little personalised details x

pinky said...

Oh wow Valery these are soooooo gorgeous and such an amazing idea. I'll bet they have been received with open mouths!

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Mug rugs, great idea and they look lovely too. Happy creative week. Hugs, Angela xXx

Jules said...

Hi Mrs A

You definitely went to a lot of trouble making all of your mug rugs .. .. .. not just with the designing and creating but also with all the research you did first. Each one super personal to the recipient! I bet everyone was so happy to receive them.

Hope you are having a good week.

Love Jules xx

Di said...

Hellooooo Mrs A! You already know how totally thrilled I am with my gorgeous Dudley mug rug. I adore it and have to confess that I still have it in the cello bag for fear of spoiling it! All the others are marvellous (and I do know the mystery one, very clever thinking there). No wonder everyone has been saying how much they love them - you really put your heart into making them all and deserve a medal!

Hugs

Di xx

Diane said...

Super cute hot pad designs Valery, the colors and patterns are wonderful.

Hugs Diane

Carol L said...

I'd never heard of a mug rug before, but what a novel idea and such clever designs for each recipient! You make such pretty things all the time! Well done!