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Tea Time Swap

March 16, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 40 Comments

Back in January, Sarah and I were invited to participate in a Tea Time Swap that was being hosted by the lovely Stephanie of Loft Creations. We had some time to make up some tea inspired goodies for our secret partner. Stephanie had weekly Tea Time Tuesday posts to provide us all with plenty of inspiration. We have been seeing lots of wonderful tea inspired packages arriving all over the world. It has been the most wonderful swap to be part of. 

Today, Sarah and I were delighted to receive the most wonderful package from our partner, the super talented Jacquie of Tallgrass Prairie Studio – the mastermind behind Project Improv! It was a most wonderful way to start the week off.

Jacquie made Sarah the most wonderful apron – very funky and modern!

…some gorgeous pot holders – bright and colourful!

Jacquie made me some stylish tea towels with tea cup appliques

…and a tea wallet with some exotic teas. It all matches our kitchen (which has white cupboards and black granite benchtops) perfectly.

Jacquie knows our love of baking and sent us some sweet teapot cookie cutters, plus some lovely tissues. We will no doubt make up some teapot cookies soon! They were the cutest cutters I have ever seen. 

Thank you so much Jacquie for your generosity – we love it all very much!

By a strange coincidence, we also had Jacquie as our partner 🙂 This is what we sent to her – An apron (modelled by Sarah)

a patchwork tea towel, a tea wallet,a keyring, a name tag and Sarah made some lavender bath tea bags (a bit of a twist on the tea theme!).

I would also like to thank One Pretty Thing and Craft Gossip for featuring my Scrappy Loyalty Wallet Tutorial. Due to heavy traffic, the link to my googlepages site has exceeded the bandwidth. If anyone had trouble opening the tutorial, drop me an email and I will send it to you as a pdf. 

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  1. randi says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:23 am

    What a great swap! All of the goods you received are just lovely, and I adore the apron you made. The linen with the printed fabrics looks perfect. Very stylish!

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  2. rachelmp says

    March 16, 2009 at 2:37 am

    How fantastic! Stephanie hosted such a great swap and I just love both of those aprons too

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  3. Thimbleanna says

    March 16, 2009 at 2:56 am

    Wow! Great swap! And so funny — it looks like you were both thinking along the same lines!

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  4. Simone de Klerk says

    March 16, 2009 at 3:23 am

    Oh, that all looks so pretty! Cetainly a good way to start your week.

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  5. clare says

    March 16, 2009 at 4:18 am

    What beautiful lot of tea things .
    clares craftroom

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  6. Stephanie says

    March 16, 2009 at 4:30 am

    Fantastic gifts sent and received. Love the bath tea bag idea. And the cookie cutters are so cute and I have no doubt you two will be making some very cute and delicious cookies. Both aprons are terrific. Lots of very wonderful goodies in both swap packages.

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  7. Tamara says

    March 16, 2009 at 4:46 am

    Both of the aprons are so lovely. And I love those teacup cookie cutters.

    Lucky girls!

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  8. Denise says

    March 16, 2009 at 5:05 am

    Would you please send me the scrappy loyalty card wallet tutorial I tried to get it and it would not open. Please send it to dwca@blomand.net. THANKS it is so cute.

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  9. Suzanne says

    March 16, 2009 at 5:08 am

    Your swap was so successful I love all the goodies you received.
    Enjoy them.

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  10. Rumi says

    March 16, 2009 at 5:18 am

    Lovely swap! You two were on the same wavelenght it seems!

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  11. QuiltedSimple says

    March 16, 2009 at 5:22 am

    How fantastic – love all the items sent and received!
    Kris

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  12. Christy says

    March 16, 2009 at 5:39 am

    What a sweet swap! The goodies are fabulous! I’m crushing on the aprons. They’re so pretty!

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  13. Sherri says

    March 16, 2009 at 7:13 am

    Your tea swap gifts you gave and received are just gorgeous! It’s been so much fun to see all the Tea Time swap packages!

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  14. Suzie says

    March 16, 2009 at 8:08 am

    Everything looks so pretty! The aprons are lovely and I just love those cookie cutters! You girls sent her such a beautiful package too! It was a great swap!

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  15. LissyLou says

    March 16, 2009 at 8:09 am

    Wow!! how fantastic, you got some great things!! x

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  16. Handmade in Israel says

    March 16, 2009 at 8:20 am

    What great packages from both sides! Beautiful!
    You have something to collect at my blog. Please pop over for a look: http://lisa-handmadeinisrael.blogspot.com
    Lisa x

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  17. jacquie says

    March 16, 2009 at 8:59 am

    I’m so glad you were my partners! Great minds do think sort of alike!! The apron looks so cute on Sarah (actually both of them). I’m so glad it fits. I’ll be looking forward to seeing the cookies. Thanks again!

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  18. Philigry says

    March 16, 2009 at 11:53 am

    oh, how fun! love the aprons!

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  19. Amy @ Park City Girl says

    March 16, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    Great swaps!

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  20. Shabby Raggy Roses says

    March 16, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    How lucky are you! Those aprons are adorable, and I soo want one of those tea wallets. What a great swap. Thanks for showing us all your goodies.
    Best wishes,
    Jenelle

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  21. Jane's Fabrics and Quilts says

    March 16, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Wow, what a great swap, you two sure think alike!! Just beautiful things!!

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  22. Renee says

    March 16, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Does jealous still start with a J?

    Wowsers. You are all so talented.

    xoxoxo

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  23. Dancin' Puffin says

    March 17, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    What beautiful gifts, both sent and received! Look forward to seeing your tea themed cookies 🙂 x

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  24. Janis says

    March 17, 2009 at 3:43 am

    What beautiful colors, beautiful items — you girls are SO talented!

    Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  25. Ulla says

    March 17, 2009 at 3:52 am

    You received and sent some lovely goodies! The giant ric-rac looks great, and both aprons are sweet (I’m always wearing aprons in the kitchen).

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  26. Tracy says

    March 17, 2009 at 5:37 am

    Super tea treats! Those tea wallets are fun…and LOVE that giant black rickrack. What a great way to start of your week with a load of treats–have fun! Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  27. Shannon says

    March 17, 2009 at 8:50 am

    Looks like an amazing swap!

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  28. Carrie P. says

    March 17, 2009 at 12:13 pm

    Oh, all great things to get and to receive. You all are so talented.

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  29. bubbachenille says

    March 17, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    your latest post is inspirational..and you are lucky gals to receive all those goodies, Going to Stephanies blog now..

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  30. Kellie says

    March 17, 2009 at 5:31 pm

    Great swap!!! I love that fabric in the first apron … I never saw it here in Melbourne sadly other wise I probably would have bought a bolt!!
    Well done with the tutorial below!!!!

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  31. Selina says

    March 17, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Its so nice to recieve handmade goodies from others! I would have been excited too.

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  32. Cascade Lily says

    March 17, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Wonderful. (Actually ‘most wonderful’ x 3) 🙂

    I adore those teapot cookie cutters too. How clever of Jacquie to match you kitchen. And how funny she received yours and Sarah’s parcel. Karma 🙂

    Reply
  33. méri says

    March 18, 2009 at 5:32 am

    Everything is lovely, but those Jacquie’s tea towels are great! I love black and white!

    Reply
  34. raining sheep says

    March 18, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Most excellent swap. I absolutely covet the aprons…those would look sooooo cute with jeans.

    Reply
  35. Collins says

    March 19, 2009 at 1:00 pm

    What a great swap, I love the aprons!

    Reply
  36. handmaiden says

    March 19, 2009 at 6:22 am

    love those aprons…….great swap

    Reply
  37. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    March 19, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    What a great swap. The Aprons are so sweet.

    Mary

    Reply
  38. Cassie says

    March 22, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    So much loveliness…I’m especially fond of that potholder with the red polkies. Lucky you!

    Take care,
    Cassie

    Reply
  39. Yarni Gras! says

    March 26, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    wonderful swap goodies…lucky partners!

    Reply
  40. Theresia says

    March 28, 2009 at 11:34 am

    so glad I have found your beautiful blog, wonderful work and recipes!

    Reply

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