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May 17, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 34 Comments

I recently stumbled across a wonderful blog from a very talented Spanish crafter. I was fascinated by her cute little cat key pouches, and Pepi generously sent me a template to make them. I made mine into a coin purse with a key ring attachment. I love the little stuffed fish in this design!

I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed lately as I juggle home and work demands. Fortunately I have managed to reduce my work hours and will now only be working three days a week (school hours) which hopefully will give me more time to be creative! I had my first three day week this week and am already feeling better for it. The house is cleaner, we have eaten better, and I have had more time for my creative pursuits.

A dear friend gave me this book for my birthday – she knows me too well!

I love to bake but have a weakness for cupcakes. In fact as I was preparing to bake this afternoon, I decided to sort out my extensive patty pan collection – I can’t resist buying them whenever I see a new type.

I spent this afternoon sewing – but it was only doing alterations! I have been feeling guilty as my dear husband bought some new trousers when we were on holiday in Singapore in January and has been patiently waiting to have them taken up! I managed to check this off my list afternoon and also take up two new pairs of winter trousers for myself (I usually buy petite sizes as I hate doing alterations). I also took down two pair of school trousers for my 13 year old son who is growing at a rapid rate (you should see my grocery trolley – he is unfillable!)

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  1. two hippos says

    May 17, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    The cat purse is brilliant, very cute.

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  2. Pepi says

    May 17, 2008 at 2:20 am

    What a good idea!!!. It is gorgeus. I think I will copy this design. I will send you an emai. Bss.

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  3. Julz says

    May 17, 2008 at 3:19 am

    Hi Lisa, love the variety of cupcake patti tins. You will enjoy your new working hours, it is a juggle for all of us working mums to try and find the balance of career, home, being a mum and avid crafters 🙂 The weekends are never quite long enough. Cat purse is very cute – I’ve still got a red leather cat face purse I was given as a little girl and your fabric one reminded me of that 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Hugs J x

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  4. CurlyPops says

    May 17, 2008 at 4:01 am

    I’ve never seen so many patty pans!
    I love the kitty purse…it’s gorgeous.

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  5. Jodie says

    May 17, 2008 at 4:38 am

    Yikes , my 13 yr old is like a food vacuum – I know what you mean. The purse is fantastic!!!

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  6. Ruth says

    May 17, 2008 at 7:09 am

    Heh… too cute. The little fishy might also go well modified into a zipper pull (on a ribbon)…

    And wow… you have a *lot* of pattypans!

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  7. Erin says

    May 17, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    Lisa –

    I love the kitty purse! Alas – I am afraid of the whole “zipper” thingy. I know I shouldn’t be…but I am also afraid to make a buttone hole. I’m one of those people who is visual. So, I have to see it done to be able to do it and…well, there just isn’t anyone to show me…so, I’m bummed…because I want to make that kitty coin purse! 🙁

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  8. jillytacy says

    May 17, 2008 at 9:28 am

    I love the cat key pouch. I need to add that to my list of things to replicate for my daughter. It turned out great!
    I love to bake too but don’t do it as much as I did before I had a child. Funny thing though my waist is bigger now than it was when I baked all the time!!!
    I hope your new work schedule gives you plenty of time to create. I enjoy seeing what you make so keep sharing!

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  9. Leanne says

    May 17, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    Love the key purse. I have just cut my hours to 2 day but they are very long days and I love it the kids were putting in orders yesterday for biscuit etc. It’s great to have the extra time. I hate doing alterations would rather make a pair of pants than take a bought pair up, sadly I have a short husband and daughter.

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  10. Katherine says

    May 17, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    The kitty is too cute! Great idea, Lisa.

    Oh my! I’m impressed with the collection of cupcake patty tins. Wow!

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  11. KathandTim says

    May 17, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    have just stumbled onto your site and wondered where you get your spoonful of sugar tags made? have been looking for something similar.

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  12. Java Mama says

    May 17, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    Your coin purse is great. What a fun project. My berry picking resulted in a pie for tonight’s dessert. It turned out well, thank goodness. I am not the best pie maker! I hope your Singapore trip is fun. We were there almost four years ago. I would love to go back!

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  13. Kylie says

    May 18, 2008 at 4:55 am

    oh that coin purse is great – I went and checked out pepi’s blog and I cant read it 😥

    And just look at all of those patty pans – We have some happy birthday ones here that I am saving for Amelia’s birthday!

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  14. jellybelly*jellybrain says

    May 18, 2008 at 5:49 am

    Wahey! You are the winner of the padded heart giveaway on my blog!

    Check my blog!

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  15. dontlooknow says

    May 18, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    Lisa are you sure we don’t share a cupboard or something … I have all of those patti pans! When your page came up on my computer my first word was ‘Ohhhh’ … very cute little key ring thingy! Have fun at the show! Make sure you say hi to Jenny and check out Cathy & Louise’s patterns!

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  16. Summer by the sea says

    May 18, 2008 at 11:18 am

    Love your blog! – Glad you have been able to find a bit more balance in your life by changing your working hours, and I know what you mean about boys being unfillable – My 2 boys eat for England and they are still like beanpoles !- Natalie x

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  17. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    May 19, 2008 at 2:24 am

    Such a great little purse. It looks great. Love the little fish…..

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  18. Cheryl says

    May 18, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    Love all your tins. What a great variety you have. Your little kitty pouch is cute as can be. Nice to find your blog.

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  19. Leni and Rose says

    May 18, 2008 at 3:41 pm

    Oh yummy, cupcake heaven!

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  20. Ginger says

    May 18, 2008 at 4:12 pm

    WOW you sure do love cup cakes enjoyed looking at your collection.
    The cat key chain was awesome cute cute* What a great idea. Can’t wait to see more of your blog so happy i found you today.

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  21. vlijtig says

    May 19, 2008 at 1:00 am

    I’m going to make one too! So lovely.

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  22. periwinkle says

    May 19, 2008 at 1:12 am

    That cat is just so cute , it’s amazing the ideas people come up with. Patty pans – I don’t think I’ve heard them called that before , but I like it.
    Lisa x

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  23. Danielle says

    May 19, 2008 at 5:21 am

    That’s a very impressive patty-pan collection! I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many.

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  24. upstateLisa says

    May 19, 2008 at 6:26 am

    Love the coin purse. How cute!

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  25. Rachael Rabbit says

    May 19, 2008 at 7:25 am

    I absolutely adore everything about cupcakes and your book looks so exciting! I actually have my eye on a book called “hello cupcake” … I’m dying to get it and start baking yum yums!

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  26. Ragged Roses says

    May 19, 2008 at 9:26 am

    Hello! I love the cat purse, it’s very cute. I adore cupcakes and in a strange way love cupcake recipe books even more!
    Kimx

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  27. Selina says

    May 19, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    Look at all the patty pans, I would so love to go through your kitchen cupboards!

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  28. Annie says

    May 20, 2008 at 3:15 am

    Love the little cat! – and I didn’t realise there were so many different types of patti pans. Hope you’re getting through those Guide Biscuits!!

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  29. Jenny says

    May 20, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    Hi – this is my first time visiting your site and my eyes bulged at your cupcake papers – there are so many great kinds! I am inspired to get back to baking. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Thimbleanna says

    May 22, 2008 at 1:25 pm

    That kitty is a cutie! And how fun — I’ve never heard them called patty pans! What a great collection!

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  31. val says

    May 25, 2008 at 6:47 am

    what neat stuff. I have a weakness for cupcakes too….I’ve not seen that book….will have to look for it. and all those liners…not fair!

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  32. BigCat says

    May 26, 2008 at 5:19 am

    What a lovely lot of goodies. I love the cat pouch so much. And the patty pan collection is most impressive.

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  33. Kristine says

    June 2, 2008 at 2:14 am

    Don’t you hate it when family members ask you to alter their clothes or take up hems. I take items straight to the local alterations specialist. My father asked me to mend the vinyl BBQ cover at the beach house last summer (after mum had turned him down). Good on Dad – he hand sewed it back together himself.

    I love your cupcake pan collection too. I must say I have a few different varieties in my pantry too. There’s something about them that makes them really appealing. I can’t say I’ve baked cupcakes as pretty as yours though. I might have to investigate the books you have featured further.

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  34. Mette says

    June 5, 2008 at 5:35 am

    I love cupcakes too! What a collection you have. Happy baking.

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