Showing posts with label crafting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafting. Show all posts

Wednesday, 3 April 2013

March Package Pal Exchange

Hi Everyone...
Sorry we haven't been around lately. We have been busy with the business. We hope you had a wonderful start to 2013.

I decided after having so much fun with the Package Pal exchange back in December that I would join in for the March edition, and got automatically signed up for the one in October!!! It is so much fun meeting my PP partner with each exchange that I love participating!


This time around I was partnered with Shannon over at Work In Progress... 116. A crafter, a baker, upcycler, and jewelry fashionista! To get to know Shannon a little better I sent her some questions...
My questions for Shannon:

1. Laptop or tablet?
2. Weather and climate where you are?
3. Fave food?
4. 3 words that describe you?
5. Dream crafting afternoon?
6. What makes you smile?
7. winter/ spring/ summer/ fall
8. hat or not in winter?
9. favourite accessory?
10. necklace or earrings?


Here are Shannon's responses to my getting to know you quiz...


"This is my first time doing this - what a great idea.
1. Both, but iPad is with me more
2. DC - who knows, but I feel like we're on the verge of spring
3. Sushi
4. Creative, Entertaining, Friendly
5. Painting (canvas, vase, furniture)
6. Good times with good friends. 
7. spring then winter then summer and fall. 
8. Hats generally when I'm running. 
9. Sapphire ring that my aunt gave me. 
10. I have lots of both, but I'd probably day earrings."

I getting to know Shannon... she is a busy Event Planner. She also does a lot of travelling, in fact she is coming to Toronto this month and again later in the year...we are hoping to get a chance to meet while she is here if her schedule permits it, which is really exciting!

So my wheels got spinning on what to create for Shannon?!?!?!?

What I Sent to my PP!!!!
Here is what I came up with...
Crochet Spring/Summer Wreath



Pair of Oma house Slippers (pattern courtesy of Mamachee),
Crochet Cell/ Sunglass Case (pattern courtesy of Red Heart.com),
Sleepy Owl Crochet Sleep Mask (pattern courtesy of Repeat Crafter Me)
Crochet Wreath (base pattern courtesy of Repeat Crafter Me,
butterfly & flower appliques courtesy of Everlaughter,
Bird pattern courtesy of Marlo's Crochet Corner




I really hope she likes the package!!!


What I received from my PP!!!
I received a wonderful package today from Shannon.... I was in complete awe of what she had made for me!! I loved everything as did my kids. I actually lost a couple items to my daughter... let's see if you can guess which ones.
This is what arrived from Shannon...
beautiful box in pink (my fave colour)!!!

Beautiful jewelry...a chain bracelet and a blingy necklace all made by
Shannon... and I lost them too! The bracelet is a chain links and
embroidery thread braided into the chain with sparkles braided
into the thread. 


Embroidery Floss embossed notebooks... one has my first inital
The others are very geometric!!! Love them... and lost them too!!!

Homemade Choclate Chip Cookies (which are yummy by the way)
Definitely need the recipe Shannon!! Love the card too!!

Thank you to Jamie and Julie over at Package Pal Exchange blogs,  C. R. A. F. T. and Stars & Sunshine (respectively) check out the other PPs that were received and sent to the participants!!!
Can't wait for the next PP exchange!!!

~Angela :)

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

75 Days of Christmas

Guess what?!?!
There are only 75 days left until Christmas!!! Wowzers, does time fly!!

We want to help you with getting a start on your Christmas planning, crafting, cooking, and shopping... so we plan to feature 75 days of Christmas here on this blog!!! Every day, until Christmas, we will feature a new "Christmas-y" idea (believe me, we have plenty coming!) with hopes of engaging some crafty conversation, spreading delightful holiday spirit, and helping you with your countdown!!

We want to hear feedback, so feel free to comment (even if you don't have a Google account, you can use the Anonymous feature) and share your holiday traditions with us!!

We will start today, so stay tuned this evening for our first Christmas feature!!! We can't wait to share!

Wednesday, 4 July 2012

Happy 4th of July!

To all of our friends South of the border, Happy 4th of July! We hope you all are celebrating your country surrounded by family and friends today! Stay safe and enjoy your holiday, everyone!!

To all of our Canadian friends, we hope you had a wonderful long weekend celebrating Canada's 145th birthday!! I (Em) celebrated at the Fredericton, NB Canada Day block party with a free concert!!! The headliner, Joel Plaskett ( a fellow Maritimer), put on a fantastic show!! I think I sang along to just about every song he played!! Canada Day was spent with my Aunt, Uncle, Hubby, and Daughter... it was perfect!!

Joel Plaskett performing!

My first attempt at photographing fireworks! Sadly I'd forgotten my tripod, but managed to get a couple of nice shots!

I am working on more tutus, and will be uploading photos soon!! We have something special coming in the month of July, so watch out for it... we are excited!! :)

Most of all, we are VERY excited that Angela will be coming to NB for a vacation this month!!! So, expect to see some very CUTE photos of the cousins (Princess, Monkey, & Little E) meeting for the first time! We will be hitting the beach, spending a ton of time together, and crafting!!

Happy Wednesday All,

Em :)