Birthdays And Penturners...

what a weekend!!!

Are you finding that in spite of the unusual weather we've been having, you are really busy with activities? We certainly are... and happy for it, because most of that activity has included family. Granddaughters Katie and Faith are having birthdays. Our daughter had one big party for both, as Faith is just turning one and really isn't into all the celebrating yet. But... what a bummer... can you believe, when we got to their house, my camera batteries went dead... so no photos. 

So I'll just show you Katie's card...

With her turning ten, 

I thought I'd go with a more feminine look, and used the Prima Lyric collection. It's loaded with beautiful images of chandeliers, roses,  music scores and all sorts of the girly things Katie loves.

The flowers and leaves are 

all from I Am Roses. Even though I have the Lyric collection flowers, I thought these were prettier.

Our second big event

of the weekend, was a penturners gathering in Oakwood Village at Woodcraft.

We met a lot of fellow

enthusiasts, had a discussion about starting a group in our area and had a drawing for prizes. The Penmaker and I both received IAP caps, which we are thrilled to have. (I was really wanting to win one when we went to the Richmond gathering, but instead won a package of very high end pen blanks.) 

Our speaker, Glenn McCullough,

did a demo on turning a calligraphy pen. Now this is something I could get into! These are great for art journaling.

Afterward, Glenn was

encouraging me to get started turning my own, and he even gave me this beauty as further incentive. (Thank you so much, Glenn!)

Hummm... I am really considering making these!

Jim Fischer presented

me with this fabulous bud vase... turned from segmented wood. (Thanks again, Jim!)

Here's another shot of

it along with my cap. The vase has a plastic insert for water, so it can actually be used for fresh flowers.

Sorry to be so long

with this post... but I really wanted to share these great wood pieces with you! It might be something some of you may want to try, too!

I'm linking up at:
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Linda