Friday, May 27, 2011

Alpaca Facts



Alpaca, one of the world's most luxurious natural fibers. It is as soft as cashmere and warmer, lighter and stronger than wool. The natural colors of this animals fleece comes in 22 basic colors, more than any other fiber producing animal. Because of it's excellent affinity to dye, it can be transformed into an array of colors. The average life span of these cute creatures is 20 to 25 years. Once a year in the spring, they are sheared, producing 5 to 8 pounds of  buttery soft fleece that is spun into beautiful yarns.

 Flickr photos by: Janine Russell

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Birthday: Pinwheels and Polka dots

April showers bring May flowers and that is just what can happen for a late spring birthday. 


Create table centerpieces from giant, yellow gerbera daisies and pinwheels suspended in red and white striped popcorn containers.

Add 1" white stickers to red tablecloths for a fun polka dot effect.


Wrap all gifts is bold, and bright colorful paper.


 Tie bold colored balloons to every chair.

 
Dress in your bright blue dress, accent with those to die for shoes and slip on your alpaca hand-knit sweater.


Now rest assured your gift, the one with the Cuddle gram logo is going to be the perfect gift! 


A snuggly, cuddly, hand knit alpaca throw, that will be a reminder of a big hug from you.
And just think, a child in a barrio tonight is staying warm too.


Every time a Cuddle Gram is sold, Our Hands For Hope, LLC will gift a warm cuddly blanket to a child in need.