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This Week……

May 7, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 33 Comments

This week I have been:-

  • Making Vanilla Syrup for my Dad’s coffee from a recipe found via Craftzine. I used real vanilla bean in place of vanilla extract.

  • Starting my first Quilt using some Prints Charming fabric I bought from Hot Possum

  • Making Bath Salts and Bath Bomb at Guides for my Mum

  • Selling Guide Biscuits!

This week we would like to thank Rachel, from One Pretty Thing, and Amy from Mom Advice, for featuring our Restaurant Folders!

Thanks also to Selina at Wild Things of Noosa for giving us an award – much appreciated!

Check out the fabulous Scrappy Loyalty Card Wallets made by Kristin at Grace Violet, and by Deb at Like Minds!

Posted by Sarah

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  1. Kayla says

    May 7, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    Yummo – that vanilla syrup sounds delish 🙂

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  2. Cardygirl says

    May 7, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Looks like fun at your place…love the quilt fabrics!

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  3. suzitee says

    May 7, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    Sounds like you’ve been busy Sarah! Good luck with your first quilt, the fabrics are beautiful.

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  4. Katy says

    May 7, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    You have been a busy chicken! Love the fabric from Prints Charming – i need to get me some!

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  5. Christy says

    May 7, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    mmmm coffee syrup! You create the cutest things sarah! well done. xx

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  6. Cassie says

    May 7, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Not a coffee drinker, but some vanilla syrup makes it sound very appealing!

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  7. Terriaw says

    May 7, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    Looks like a great week, so productive and fun. Love the looks of your new quilt!

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  8. Deb says

    May 7, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Guide biscuits are so yummy aren’t they. Ours are sold here in March and we always have to buy some chocolate and minis but at least a carton of originals as they are fabulous for things like bases or fudge cake. I love them with butter on.

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  9. Sandra @ Pepperberry and Co. says

    May 7, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Wow- everything you touch turns to perfection! What an amazing week in our gorgeous household.

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  10. Roseanne says

    May 7, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    yum I would like that recipe as I go to my Sil for cappa she has one of the cappa Machines. I would like to tell you that I have a giveaway as you come on my blog a lot.
    X Razzy

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  11. Janellybelly says

    May 8, 2009 at 1:08 am

    Hey Sarah
    I love all the creativity you’ve been up to this week. The quilt is looking gorgeous already. Have a great evening & weekend.
    Janelle xx

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  12. texmorg says

    May 8, 2009 at 4:28 am

    Have fun making your quilt, you’ll be fine. If I can make one anyone can. The fabric looks beautiful.
    Enjoy your mother’s day
    Linda

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  13. Lesley's Creations says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:11 am

    ‘Oooooo’, I love vanilla anything. Sounds delicious, lucky dad. The quilt fabric is beautiful, what a great mix of colours. xx

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  14. Renee says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:27 am

    I love Girl Guides and any time a little girl comes to our door with their parents in tow. Everyone in the house (whoever is here at the moment) buys a box. The girls are always quite thrilled.

    You amaze me.

    How is your son doing? Still happy from his fantastic adventure.

    I know that you and your Mom and Sarah will have a wonderful time.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  15. Renee says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:51 am

    kisses and hugs and have a wonderful mother’s day.

    xoxox

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  16. Jackie says

    May 8, 2009 at 11:01 pm

    I m a coffee drinker, but never try adding vanilla syrup before, sounds like yummy!!

    wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day, enjoys!

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  17. Suzanne says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:09 am

    Vanilla syrup for coffee sounds delicious.

    I love your quilt fabric too, enjoy your quilting.

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  18. Sandy Shirley says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:25 am

    Hi Sarah – Thanks for your tutorial on the Passport Protector. I made a couple using your instructions and showed them on my blog: raggedysandy.blogspot.com.

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  19. Dancin' Puffin says

    May 9, 2009 at 4:39 am

    Wow Sarah you have been busy! Your vanilla syrup looks lovely and the quite fabrics are gorgeous! Well done you!

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  20. Shannon says

    May 8, 2009 at 3:50 pm

    It looks like there has been a lot of activity around your home! I love the fabrics you have selected for your quilt – I will be checking back for a glimpse of the finished projects. Have a lovely weekend!

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  21. Cascade Lily says

    May 8, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    Oh yay! Your first quilt. I love the fabrics you’ve selected. Well done. And yum to vanilla syrup 🙂

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  22. Philigry says

    May 8, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    such fun projects! i can’t wait to see the quilt!

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  23. Jenaveve says

    May 8, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    Don’t you just love bath bombs and salts? Your mum sure will.

    Have fun making your first quilt! I still haven’t been brave enough yet, so will be good to see a couple of pictures along the way.

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  24. MissyMack says

    May 8, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    You’ve been busy! I love the colours of your quilt- absolutely stunning!

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  25. Selina says

    May 8, 2009 at 8:30 pm

    Beautiful fabrics for the quilt! Really nice.

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  26. Suzie Sews says

    May 9, 2009 at 5:56 am

    busy girl. Hurrah for first quilts, what fun….

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  27. A World in a PAN says

    May 9, 2009 at 7:58 am

    I have a bunch of vanilla beans I was given by a friend who just came back from Madagascar, that vanilla syrup sounds perfect (maybe not for my coffee, I like it bitter, but I think it will be perfect with my plain yogurt!)

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  28. melissa s. says

    May 9, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    it all looks wonderful. can’t wait to see the quilt!!

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  29. Jenny says

    May 10, 2009 at 4:53 am

    you have been busy!

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  30. jacquie says

    May 10, 2009 at 10:14 am

    mmmm..vanilla syrup. that sounds wonderful. lovin the peek at the quilt. those are such happy fabrics.

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  31. LizzieJane says

    May 10, 2009 at 10:30 pm

    My you have been a busy bee! What wonderful fabric, I am looking forward to seeing your finished quilt.
    x

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  32. Simone de Klerk says

    May 11, 2009 at 5:33 am

    I love the quilt you are making, Sarah! The fabrics and colors are great (O: Look forward to see how it will look in the end.

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  33. harcoutbreton says

    May 28, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    i always wanted to learn quilt… just cant find time… anyways thanks for reminding me that i need to do this for my spare time…

    Reply

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