I might just heart swaps

I must admit im more surprised then anyone.

But wait for it ................... Facebook has opened up my swapping world!

I know and I resisted joining for ages.

Im on a sewing page called sew from your stash ( aussie based) and they have a fairy godmother swap.
I.e. someone posts three things they would like — you say sure. Heck I can I can do that and then you list three things you would like while making theirs and sending it off.

I have been the luckiest recipient out of that swap ...… EVER

first Lara received a fabric dolls bed — complete with embroidered pillow and blanket

And I was in desperate need for a crochet roll, not only did I get one in one of my favourite colour combos but wait for it......… FILLED!!!!!

My latest swap was through the yarnbusters page on facebook ( seems to be predominantly US and Aussies).  A lovely lady had mentioned that she had been to a large US craft store to try and get a wooden hook to try — well I now had a spare in the size she needed, so a size 5-mm, in a sweet koala pouch with some lil bear scissors and some furry friends chocolates made their way over there and what I thought was going to be a couple o kool aid pouches made their way over to me.

Instead I received a BOUNTY of kool aid — in so many colours/flavours, in the sweetest little crochet purse ever. I cant wait to start dyeing some yarn with them ( all while keeping it away from the boys ho want to drink them!)


Between the swaps, postcrossing, and my creative penpal swap, my letterbox has officially been named most fun destination in NSW ( even if I am waiting for the electricity bill — anyone want to swap for that)?

Mysterious goings on.

What Im loving about school holidays

• Long walks to the library with the boys, feeling the winter sun warm our backs.
• Stopping for Hot Chocolate breaks.
• Sleeping in till 9, snuggled up to the kook. 
• Snuggling on the couch watching DVDs ( We just watched Tin Man last night, just wonderful).
• Lego towns popping up all over my house.
• Crafting with my sweet middle, he crafts, I scrap.
• Taking bad photos of said layouts....... ( with help from lil guys who want to pay with mummas camera)

Layout for the Dollies elements challenge. Well, it wasn't at first it was a few papers I was playing around with, when I had a surf for inspiration, and saw the challenge, to take inspiration from a song ( post 1990).  And then it just sort of came together. Since I already had that song in my head anyway. 

Baby, Im Amazed by you - Lonestar version

The light blue letters are flocked. Have I mentioned just how much Im in love with anything flocked? No?? Well, I am. Add some bookmarks, from notebook magazine, some scrap Tulle, and some of my own flowers.  

This morning a big ol pizza box, chock full of goodies box arrived on my doorstep. With no card attached.........…

And I was afraid to touch it incase it was a big mistake, but Ive just got an email from Sarah ( nope not myself) but fabulous blogger Sarah, and it's a prize from a RAK I won at her blog

Oh my word, thank you so much!!

Ok Im to check out the box properly now I know its not just a dream/mistake, and then pack for the dreaded cold. 

Hun I love you, and Im excited to be going away with you even if Ill just be watching you from afar, And I know this pub adores you cause you are one of the few bands that will travel out that way. But Im going to freeze my socks off. So you owe me mister!!!

Ps Just incase A big mystery box o' goodness was not enough surprise for my Friday - I found a porno in the Teletubbies Dvd I hired for Kook. It seems those lil monkeys get around!!!

PPs what Im not loving about school holidays - MMMMMMMuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

PPPs - speaking of songs in heads, am I really the only one who does not care if Shorty is a eeny meeny miny mo lover?????

Whats making me Happy

Thank you to my wonderful friend Karla!! 

I love everything about him ( I know its a boy cause he is a Brother (210c model), plus Im getting a sort of Alfred vibe from him). I love his shiny black keys, His Ding when Ive hit the end of the row, and last but not least his clicky clack key hitting sounds.

 And everything I write has that authentic typewritter look.  

He just makes me happy.

Ps For those sick of hearing me talk how much they would work with everything(!), I also finally brought my self some delicious yellow ( Im having a thing for yellow of late) Rainboots Thickers, except now Im afraid to use them up!

PPS I just realised if you look very closely at the typing Ive written leave the 80's alone. 

PPPS I dont mean it, please someone come and take all the 80s clothes back to wear they came from!

PPPPS remember Hypercolour clothes???? 

The best thing about ...

Having your mumma live in France, is the goodies!! ( well that and when she forgets that you're not still 8 anymore, its easier to ignore!). Love you Mum and Pip, cant wait to see you. A dvd of the boys is on its way very soon to your house!

Ps Ill be posting my C page tomorrow, I had fun with this one!

Happy mail and Happy Links!

First click HERE,

This has to one of my most FAVOURITE blogs, and its got something of mine there!!! Im far too excited!

And then look what graced my door. From Inkurable stampers ( another of my favourite blogs!) and she is doing some great giveaways at the moment!

Not only did she send my most fabulous new stamps, but she even added a lil home made card. I love that extra lil touch!

Happy mail

Nothing like a pizza box full of prizes to perk you up in the morning (esp when you stayed up late knowing the full consequences of the morning!). Thank You Mad about scrappin.

Happy Mail

I love Happy mail. I received my swap from the lovely Teresa.

( This swap here). 

These photos do not do it justice, the cream has a very subtle swirl print on it. I cant wait to hang it on my tree for real ( Mean Hubby says no till December 1!).

Thank You So Much Teresa .

What am I sending her.......... 

Well that was a hint ( for those not in the know,those sharp pointy bits are used for needle felting, and giving your self RSI!)

Envelope fun

Whilst I am getting some of my lil metal signs ready to ship out for those of you that are waiting for them, thought I would share my favourite envelope material.  These ones are slightly puffy and not sitting quite as nicely as I would like because of a layer of bubble wrap I have added to the inside ( to protect from sharp lil corners). Just need to make my self up some nice labels now and ill be laughing ( I'll add it to my very long "I want to do list").

Ps I still have at least three more I can giveaway.  Email me ( button on the side)!