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Autumn Activities

May 26, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 32 Comments

On the weekend, I baked some chocolate chip cookies using a twist on my favourite recipe, and have nearly perfected the ultimate chocolate chip cookie! They have been great at school this week.

On Sunday, I made up some cards using new supplies I bought at the Perth Craft and Quilt Show last week.

The weather is starting to cool down and I was in need of some new slippers. Mum and I found these cute Billabong slippers lined in gorgeous Japanese style fabric. They will be perfect for winter.

Posted by Sarah

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  1. bluebird-lyn says

    May 26, 2009 at 2:47 am

    Hi Sarah and Lisa, love the new slippers…so cute…Warm Regards Lyn

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  2. randi says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:04 am

    Those slippers are too cute! And they look quite cozy!

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  3. AJ says

    May 26, 2009 at 8:04 am

    Love the cards!

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  4. Christy says

    May 26, 2009 at 2:47 am

    Gosh, I love those slippers! Soo cute!

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  5. suzitee says

    May 26, 2009 at 2:52 am

    Your choc chip cookies look delicious Sarah! They are making me feel hungry 🙂
    You are doing well with your cards…they look fantastic. I came home from the Craft Show all inspired, and haven’t made a thing! Those slippers are too cute.

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  6. Stephanie says

    May 26, 2009 at 2:57 am

    Love your papercrafting. Pretty cards. Handmade is always best. I can imagine how school chums would love homemade chocolate chip cookies.

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  7. our shabby cottage says

    May 26, 2009 at 3:02 am

    Love the cards Sarah and those slippers are really cute.

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  8. Rumi says

    May 26, 2009 at 3:13 am

    Lovely cards Sarah. So much nicer than anything you can buy in the store.
    Yummy looking cookies! Wanted to reach into the computer and grab one 🙂

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  9. bubbachenille says

    May 26, 2009 at 3:59 am

    Yummy looking biscuits and yummy looking cards too

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  10. Chocolate Cat says

    May 26, 2009 at 4:23 am

    Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite in our house too!! This week though it’s chocolate cake and banana cake. Those cards are beautiful. Don’t think I’ll show my daughter your slippers , maybe I’ll search for some for in her birthday present!!! Very cute.

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  11. Sandrine says

    May 26, 2009 at 4:38 am

    I was just thinking today it is time to bake choc chips cookies , you have been faster than me!;)

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  12. Tania says

    May 26, 2009 at 5:03 am

    I just don’t believe that those scrummy looking cookies made it even to Monday. Your household has serious willpower!

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  13. Terriaw says

    May 26, 2009 at 5:37 am

    I love the perfect cookie – makes my mouth water just looking at these! And those slippers – adorable! I also appreciate having handmade cards in my stash. You never know when you’re going to need one at the last minute – yours are really cute!

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  14. Renee says

    May 26, 2009 at 5:47 am

    I thought you made the slippers too. I wouldn’t put it past you, only yours would be even cuter.

    Now of course our family values are the same because we are almost twins only you are extremely talented.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  15. Kris says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:02 am

    Those slippers are the cutest ever Sarah! Love the cards too. Lovely!

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  16. Suzi says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:35 am

    Are you going to share the recipe to the nearly perfect chocolate chip cookies?

    Those slippers are too cute.

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  17. Feedsack Fantasy says

    May 26, 2009 at 6:42 am

    YUM! Darling creations for cards …
    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  18. Cassie says

    May 26, 2009 at 7:02 am

    We had a “happy” cookie accident at our house this weekend. One of my girls used almond extract instead of vanilla in a batch of chocolate chip cookies. I gotta say it was tasty.

    Take care,
    Cassie

    Oh–love those slippers and cute cards.

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  19. LizzieJane says

    May 26, 2009 at 8:00 am

    Your new slippers look wonderfully cosy for your Autumn weather. What could be better, cosy slippers and fresh baked cookies!
    x

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  20. Carrie P. says

    May 26, 2009 at 8:01 am

    Love those slippers!

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  21. Simone de Klerk says

    May 26, 2009 at 10:02 am

    Your cookies look yummie, Sarah! I love chocolate chip cookies. Defintely my favorite. And your cards look so pretty.
    We are in the spring season now, so we get the warmer and longer days (O:
    Have a lovely week!

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  22. Philigry says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:10 am

    ose slippers look so cozy!

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  23. Natasha says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:53 am

    Oooh those cookies are making me hungry!

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  24. méri says

    May 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm

    Good work, Sarah!

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  25. Katherine says

    May 26, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Yum! Your cookies look delicious, Sarah.
    Great cards! Do you make cards as you need them or do craft up a supply to have on hand whenever you need one?
    Oh, I can see why you bought those slippers. Too cute!

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  26. Jessica says

    May 26, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    The perfect chocolate chip recipe is always so wonderful and comfy…especially in autumn!

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  27. Shannon says

    May 26, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Those slippers look oh-so-cozy, and I am drooling over your cookies – they look like the perfect snack after making beautiful cards!

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  28. Astrid says

    May 26, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    Oh, I wouldn’t mind being the owner of those cozy slippers! 🙂

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  29. texmorg says

    May 27, 2009 at 2:30 am

    Wow Sarah you have been busy. Did you enjoy the craft and quilt fare?
    I wouldn’t mind a pair of slippers like those are they for you or your mum?
    Linda

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  30. Cascade Lily says

    May 27, 2009 at 5:21 am

    Yum, yum, coooookkkeeeees. Me love cookies. Oh sorry. A Cookie Monster moment overcame me. I’m all right now.

    Do you have a punch for those heart shapes? I can’t seem to find one big enough that’s not ridiculously exxy.

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  31. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    May 27, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    Those slippers are gorgeous! The “ultimate” chocolate chip cookie – Yum!!

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  32. Cheryl says

    May 27, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    What a great post Sarah! Love those slippers and I really wanted to eat those cookies right off the screen. Great cards!

    Reply

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