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Random Recreation

September 26, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 27 Comments

 
The school spring holidays have got off to a great beginning here with a long weekend. I made a big start on my spring cleaning, had a few shopping outings with Sarah to buy summer clothes/shoes, and worked on a few crafty projects. I have to work this week, but then have a week off work to relax and spend time with the kids. Can’t wait!!
Here are some snapshots of our random crafting over the weekend:
Sashiko stitching on a table runner. I was inspired by the Moda Lamour Circles fabric that I got from Lady Bug Quilt Shop.
Decorating a gift bag with Eiffel Tower Images
Making some little Treat Cups for my nephews 8th Birthday – which has a Magician theme. (I cut out all the 8’s and J’s on an old deck of cards)
Sarah made up a big batch of cupcakes for her cousins Magician Party. She was inspired to make some Magician Hats – she placed two chocolate biscuits on top of the cupcake to form the hat shape. Sarah has recently bought Hello Cupcake with her pocket money – I think she will be inspired to make many more novelty cupcakes!

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  1. Handmade says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    How cute is everything? I mean everything!!!

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  2. Dogwood says

    September 26, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    lots of fun at your house. love the cup cake holders! yummy…sugar, sugar and more sugar!

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  3. Thimbleanna says

    September 26, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    Looks like you’ve had a wonderful and creative weekend. I love the sashiko circles you’re embroidering.

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  4. Christy says

    September 26, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    Your projects are always the best!

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  5. suzitee says

    September 26, 2010 at 6:35 pm

    What a clever idea with the deck of cards…looks great with the spotty cupcake cases! A magician’s birthday party sounds like lots of fun 🙂

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  6. Lillabilly says

    September 26, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    What completely brilliant ideas! Those treat cups look amazing and I’m sure your nephew will be thrilled with all the effort you and your daughter have gone to.

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  7. Linda says

    September 26, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    Gosh you two sure have been busy, the table runner looks oh so very nice, what fabric are you using?. Your neophew is very lucky to have such a talented Aunty and coz and you still have all of Monday to craft and bake.
    xx

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  8. Jodie says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Love the sashiko circles !!!

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  9. Leanne says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    You always have so many wonderful ideas. Love the sashiko circles

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  10. Kate says

    September 27, 2010 at 12:10 am

    Love the red circle stitching and the red fabric.

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  11. Tine says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:19 am

    It’ll be a wonderful birthday party! The treat cups are too cool, I love the cards.
    And…I love the sashiko stitching!!

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  12. notyet100 says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:39 am

    cupcakes look too cute,..:-)

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  13. Tammy James says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:35 am

    Ohhh I love those treat cups! Very creative 🙂 Cupcakes and stitching both look lovely too.

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  14. Sandrine says

    September 27, 2010 at 3:44 am

    I love your magician theme cup cakes so clever!

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  15. Linda says

    September 27, 2010 at 4:20 am

    everything is so gorgeous, You are having such fun with your cricut! I think I will have to put one on my wish list……

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  16. Janellybelly says

    September 27, 2010 at 4:40 am

    Love the ‘fancy running stitch’ 🙂 (Susan has a lot to answer for). The Eiffel Tower gift bag looks gorgeous and James LOVES the magician party theme & treats – he’s booking it in for next year!
    Happy School Holidays…

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  17. Terriaw says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:10 am

    great projects over your school holidays! I love how you translated that inspiration fabric into beautiful stitching on your table runner. Those treat cups are SO cool – would be great for a party!

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  18. Cláudia Murakami says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Inspiring projects, Lisa! Amazing how you always bring simple and gorgeous craft ideas!! Thanks!
    Wish you have the best week ever!!!
    Bela.

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  19. Luisa says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:49 am

    The cupcakes looks delicous. I love chocolate. It sounds like there was a lot of fun this weekend at your home.

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  20. dutch sisters says

    September 27, 2010 at 8:39 am

    The cupcakes look yummieeeee! And I love the decorated bag. Have fun in your free spring week.

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  21. K-Sue says

    September 27, 2010 at 8:39 am

    My daughter was just looking at ‘Hello Cupcake’ in the store Friday. It looks like a fun book. Those cupcakes turned out nicely.

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  22. LG says

    September 27, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    WOW very creative!

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  23. Entre Nous says

    September 28, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Wonderful paper creations :}

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  24. mandapanda says

    September 28, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Wow girls, I’ve been away for awhile, and you’ve done so much while I’ve been gone! I scrolled dopwn to the last post I was at and read everything through that you’ve been doing. Love the tablerunner, and I love the giftbox with the Eiffle Tower!! Also, those cupcakes are awesome Sarah! I look forward to seeing more out-there cakes from you!!

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  25. Shannon says

    September 29, 2010 at 9:09 am

    Those treat cups are ADORABLE! And the cupcakes are perfect… I can’t wait to see what else she comes up with!

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  26. hazel says

    September 29, 2010 at 10:16 am

    love the little gift bags and the cupcakes – adorable! i have been enjoying a bit of stitching myself. love the circles 🙂

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  27. Katherine says

    October 8, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Oh, that red on linen is sashiko is so yummy! I need to find a reason to do some.

    Reply

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