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 :)

Package Pal 2012: What I gave and what I received!

Well, this lovely blog, C. R. A. F. T. , as in the previous post host a Package Pal Exchange event and for the second year I joined in on the Christmas version! I first want to thank Jamie, from C.R. A. F. T., for all her hard work she puts in to this event. If you get a chance please take part in it because you won't regret it!

My lovely partner this year was Michelle, a beautiful artist behind i.lluminate. You honestly need to check out her shop. Her talent is just mind blowing and she just introduced her Christmas cards to her shop!!! Michelle has now become a great crafty friend and it is all thanks to the PP Exchange 2012!!

Here is what I sent to Michelle...
I searched the awesome-sauce site of Pinterest, follow me if you want (LilPINKThread). And if you don't know Pinterest, where have you been (just kidding), it is the ultimate place to store all those sites you bookmark but now it has pictures and you can put them into boards under themes. If you are a member, please email me and I will send you an invite but be aware it is extremely addictive and time management is not your friend when you are on...
As I was saying I used Pinterest to find things that I could recreate for Michelle...being a fellow Canadian I knew that winter is quickly approaching and so I created some winters cozy and Christmas fun for her to enjoy.

Here are the sources for my creations...
A Crochet Dishtowel Hanger... pattern can be found at Little Birdie Secrets' blog
Owl-some Hat.... pattern by Inner Hooker, get it here in her shop
Boot Cuffs... pattern can be found at See Vanessa Craft's blog
Crochet Christmas light Garland.... pattern from AdKnits blog
Mustache coffee cozy.... cozy pattern by Me at Little Pink Thread; mustache applique pattern by Lauren at Tutus & Tea Parties' blog

*I want to thank the lovely crafters for their inspirations and ability to use them in creating a memorable Package Pal exchange for my partner, Michelle!

And I am happy to say Michelle received the package and was so excited in receiving them!!! I am so happy to have participated and to have a new found crafty friend!!!!

Looky Looky.... 
Michelle being the talented person she is created for me, my very own one-of-a-kind Birthday Calendar!!! Yep this is all mine!!!! I had a jaw dropping moment when I opened it because I could not believe that this was made for me!!!! Me!?!?! With a sweet note from Michelle with the reason behind her creation for me suit me to a "T". I carry little slips of paper or keep old calendars just for holding onto birthday and anniversary dates! Michelle also included one of her birthday card designs too!! As I turned the page my 5 yr old daughter was taken back by the papers and colours, she tried to claim it as hers but there was no way I an giving this up! I told Michelle that I was so excited to have this I really didn't wanna use it (but I will.)

Thanks again to Jamie for the lovely event and for all her organizing she has done to get these off all year! This was the best exchange.... and I think it is great way to bring crafters together! Will be watching for the 2013 PP exchanges signups!

Happy Hooking!
Angela :)