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Don’t You Just Love Getting Mail?

April 8, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 17 Comments

Sarah and I arrived home from school and work today to a lovely package from our swap partner, Tania. We participated in our first ever scrap swap at Melly and Me. Tania sent us some lovely goodies – some luscious “scraps”, buttons, ribbons, and a lovely bag pattern that she designed herself. We felt really spoilt with all the crafty goodness. I am looking forward to making the bag and have some good ideas to use those lovely pieces of fabric. Stay tuned…

On the weekend, I made up a little book mark pyramid – perfect for holding those thick recipe books open at the right page (inspired by “Get Creative” magazine). You will see my Mini Lime Syrup Cakes in the background (from “How To Be a Domestic Goddess”) and they are full of sweet syrupy flavour. I thought I would make up a batch of the book mark pyramids for all the high school students I know – they are perfect for holding those thick textbooks open at the right page!

Edit: The pyramid was made using a triangle measuring 17 cm on each side, and it was filled with rice.

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  1. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    April 8, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    Oh yes we all love mail…..
    Your fabrics look great and I love that bag pattern.
    Bookmark Pyramids are such a great idea. I have a couple of school kids that could use them too.
    thanks for the tip.

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  2. Tania says

    April 9, 2008 at 3:00 am

    Hi Girls – Just to let you know that I just blogged your package – I couldn’t put the apron in the photo as Ella has it on one of her dolls and it is tucked up in bed with her – let sleeping dogs lie!!! – I want your cakes and I want them now – I have a need for munchies and there is no chocolate in this household – ARGHHHHHHHH!!

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  3. Leanne says

    April 8, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    What a great idea and the cakes look yummy. Lucky you what lovely swap pressies.

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  4. CurlyPops says

    April 8, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    What a great idea. I could have used one of those on the weekend when I was making a banana cake and my recips book kept flipping shut!

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  5. melissa s. says

    April 9, 2008 at 9:17 am

    I love the book pyramid! I’ve never seen one but what a great idea. Great swap stuff, too!

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  6. Cooking My Life says

    April 10, 2008 at 4:43 am

    Well, I obviously love the edible goodies…what fool wouldn’t?!!? 😉 but it’s that lovely weighted page holder. Any chance you can share the details? The mag is only the current issue for which I am grateful for now I have an actual guide for the apron I’m making.

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  7. Selina says

    April 9, 2008 at 7:14 pm

    Good idea, what did you put in them to make them heavy?

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  8. Christie says

    April 9, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    That is a fab idea! Looks good too!

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  9. Jelly Wares says

    April 9, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    What a great swap!!!! Those cakes look yummy and your page weight is fantastic too..

    Jodie

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  10. Leni and Rose says

    April 10, 2008 at 3:30 am

    Love it, such a good idea! And OMG, what deliciousness – mini lime syrup cakes!!!

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  11. Thimbleanna says

    April 10, 2008 at 7:50 am

    Hellooo, I “snuck” over from your comment at Lululollylegs — what a fun blog you have! I’ve enjoyed reading back over some of your posts. Love that you have two ovens — I couldn’t survive without both of mine. And this little book pyramid is just fabulous — what a great idea! What did you stuff it with?

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  12. Elizabeth says

    April 10, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    Those bookmark pyramids are a fabulous idea! I’m going to have to make somethign like that.

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  13. Lace says

    April 10, 2008 at 5:37 pm

    Brilliant bookmark pyramid, and so elegant! Thanks for new haircut comment, have fun getting yours chopped off!

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  14. BigCat says

    April 10, 2008 at 6:59 pm

    Oh, I love those mini book pyramids. I am planning out some gifts for family and friends at the moment and some of those will be just perfect. Thanks.

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  15. May Britt says

    April 10, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    This was a great idea for small gifts for friends. I always put a plate or something else on my books to keep it down.

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  16. dontlooknow says

    April 12, 2008 at 11:05 pm

    It’s lovely! I saw this in the mag and thought it would be nice to make! Have a good week if that is possible without a crafting room?!

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  17. mellyandrosie says

    April 13, 2008 at 7:52 pm

    YAY – what a fabulous swap package!! Thanks so much for being a part of the swap and for having so much fun with it!!! I cant wait to see your bag from that stunning pattern!! =)

    Reply

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