The $20 Challenge

Well my New Year's Eve opened a can of worms! We were out with another couple and when my friend asked about "resolutions" for the year, my husband decided to raise the bar, and make things a bit interesting. Most people would just say, let's meet up for coffee once a month and catch up - but no, Mr Flowergarden put the challenge out there - the $20 Challenge. He said, what about we each start with $20 and meet up next New Year's Eve - during the year we will meet once per month (with coffee and cake!!) and discuss our plans, but whoever makes the most from thier twenty (using thier talents) is the winner. My mind started ticking away ... I have made some cards from my flower photos and am going to send them up to a Nursery/Gift shop where my mum and dad live. I'll see how they go there.
I also made some pincushions. Really don't have a clue about selling stuff, so any ideas would be greatfully received. As you can see, the competitive streak has come out and I want to be the winner. I liked the cards, I hope others do too. A nice interlude this week when my dear friend Brenda and her daughter Dani came for a visit. A few months ago I helped her put this quilt together and she has gone away and done all the hand sewing and quilting. We got busy and put the binding on for her between dinner, wine and lots of chatter.
A little trip to Ric Rac's for lunch the next day which was lovely to share my friend and Ric Rac made the most delicious cake for sweets. Looking forward to my craft weekend away this weekend and our inaugrual Quilt Swap.