Happy Birthday and a Giveaway

When I posted about amethyst and violets for a February tea this past week, special to me because my birthday is in February, the comments I received were kind and inspiring.  Gayle invited me to her blog to see the purple cake she had made and I thought, why don't I make one too?
So, I set about to make a birthday cake for a couple of bloggers who who share this month.  Kitty and I are only a day apart and I'm not sure about Vee's date.
The cake is yellow, a recipe I use for cupcakes and the frosting, a lavender cream cheese.

It is delicious, along with a cup of tea on the side.  Happy Birthday to us!

A birthday giveaway sounded like a good idea and I pulled out a book that I can part with that British and tea lovers would like.

 The front.

 The back

A couple of pages in between.

I make my own greeting cards and have 2 of these stamps, so one is part of the giveaway.

 

A journal showing friends having tea on the cover. 

A packet of crystal soil bolls.  These little bolls when soaked in water become larger and jell-like.

Here's a few in a dish I found on the web.  They're perfect for keeping fresh flowers in a vase hydrated and make a clear vase pretty.  Complete instructions will be enclosed with them.  Sometimes you see them scented in apothecary jars in stores and as they shrink, they can be rehydrated again to last forever basically.

Just a few things for a February giveaway.  Anyone can enter, it would be nice if you are a follower.  If the items above are of interest to you, leave a comment saying you'd like to win.
I'll draw the winner on February 28.