I returned to work this week, the kids returned to school, and my husband returned from a business trip! It is always a struggle getting back into a routine after a relaxing break, especially with the cold mornings we have been having lately! My spirits have been lifted this week by……
1. Happy mail from Liz at Broderie. I recently discovered Liz’s blog and left a comment. She then emailed me to say that as I had left the 100th comment on her blog, she wanted to send us a package of goodies! Sarah and I were delighted to receive lots of lovely supplies including: cross stitch kit; cross stitch books; patterns; floss; buttons; and adorable covered tape measures (might need to start a collection of these!!).
As many of you Victorians no doubt know, Liz until recently was behind the Broderie section of Amitie. Prior to that she managed Bustle and Bows for 10 years. You must check out her wonderful blog!!
2. We recently won a giveaway over at The Royal Sisters, and won a pattern to make our very own “Sally Sleeps A-lot” softie. She is a recumbent princess dreaming of her prince! Real life sisters, Michelle and Belinda , have joined forces in the Royal Sisters and make the most adorable dolls. Go and check them out!
3. To cheer myself up at work, I decided that my government issue work diary needed a makeover. I spent the last day of my holidays whipping up this diary cover.
Hope you all find things to smile about this week…….
Posted by Lisa
What a perfect little book cover Lisa. I love the stitches, it’s gorgeous!
Congrats on all the wonderful Mail! I love your notebook cover. Very cute!
Have fun with your gifts. I love cross stitch. Your notebook cover is just right 🙂
Hi Lisa,
Have just discovered your blog through Linda of All Stitched Up. Your comments do “make me smile”. I loved your tape measure tutorial and I will certainly be making one for myself very soon – thanks a lot. Tina D (Melbourne)
I love all of your new treasures!
Don’t work too hard at the job! I am sure that everyone at work will be jealous of your beautiful book cover!
Happy crafting!
Your treasures are gorgeous!Would love to see your sally sleeps a lot doll when it’s finished!
That diary cover is so fabulous. What a great idea. You are full of clever, crafty tricks.
Hope you continue to have a happy week.
How lucky you are! Lizzie is the most beautiful person! It is a shame you live way over there she would make you smile all of the time in real life!
What wonderful things the mailman brought you this week. It looks like they will keep you busy for a while.
Wonderful treasures! Those crossstitch patterns are adorable!
I think a collection of covered tape measures is a great idea! Love the ones you received in your goody package. It’s not nice going back to work after a lovely break…At least you can show off your lovely newly covered diary. Kathryn.
I do love your journal, the fabric, stitching and the little tag.
Nice!
hope you are settled back ok into your work routine, love the diary cover, can we have a tutorial for that too!
Love the book cover. Very effective.
Wow, what fab giveaways you won….how lucky!
I love your diary cover… especially the stitching and button detail
It’s really funny to think that you are having cold mornings and kids going back to school when Toby finishes school today for the summer holidays!
PS – I’m having another blog giveaway – try your luck for a second time?
Wow! Lucky people – two fantastic giveaways. The diary cover looks very elegant.
You’ve got some beautiful treasures there. I’m really taken with your diary, especially with that litle splash of stitching.
Melx
Lucky girl – lots of lovely projects ahead for you. And a much nicer diary to use indeed!
so glad you like you gift.
and a very big thankyou for putting up a post with it on.
can’t wait to see her made up.
What great gifts you received. Love the notebook cover.
Kris
I spied a kokeski doll stitchery. Lucky you.
gosh you girls, I have been catching up with your last few posts!! Boy have you ben busy it really does put me to shame AND you get the BEST mail too!!! Love everything you have been making! It’s always so gorgeous 🙂
Lovely post-I think your diary cover is awesome.
Yes! I am finding lots of things that make me smile this week. I love all your things too. (I am smiling as I write this.) I love your journal cover most of all. Great colour and very eye-catching. (I like the little bit of stitching too. Stitching makes all the difference!)
well done on winning the givaways, lots of lovely things. Looking forward to seeing your Sally Sleeps a lot
lisa x
Oh, there are many things in this post to smile about, Lisa. Great mail you’ve been receiving!
Yay! I will be checking out the tape measure cover tutorial. Yours are so lovely and would make great gifts. Thank you!
I can see why you are smiling…. Great presents and I love what you’ve done with your diary. I want to use some “computer” fabric to decorate my new office/desk.
My gosh you two have been BUSY!!! LOVE those tape measure covers — I Really want to make some of those now — thanks for the tutorial! Your little planner cover is adorable too — clever, clever girl you are!
What wonderful treasures! I really like your work diary cover. I love how the buttons are tied. Hope for some sunny days for you.
Your diary cover is yummy! Won’t everyone in the office be asking for one too?
love all your Goodies Lisa,Great Diary cover.
have a good day
maree
Oh, you won some great things! I have diary cover envy here too…
what a great positive blog to come across. I will try the tape cover over the weekend – they look absolutly gorgeous : )
Sarah
oh what a gorgeous cover for your book!!! i am drooling. eeee its nice to win something but geez two times!! and such good things! i love the kokeshi dolls in the first pic, those would make adorable softies. thanks for the links i will be checking them out
Lovely cover, and loved your tape measure that is in whip up!!!Congratulations you are famous!!!
I have a blog award for you! hope u can visit my blog later! have a happy crafty day! xx
christy
What a fantastic haul! you are very lucky….How many blogs do you visit? LOL….the diary cover is lovely. Your stitches are perfect – Jen
What fantastic mail you and sarah have received this week, definitely brings a smile – even to us ‘the readers’… Enjoy your week back at work – tis hard to get into the rhythm again after a nice break, with sleep-ins and plenty of crafting time. Great idea covering your diary – looks very smart 🙂 Hugs Jx
What a wonderful surprise to be the 100th commenter and get a great surprise package. I discovered your blog through WhipUp – love the tape measure tutorial and want to add it to my sewing/pattern making blog at http://SarahJDoyle.com.
Thanks for the great tutorial.
Sarah
http://SewingBusiness.com
What wonderful gifties you have!!! And your tape measure tutorial is WONDERFUL!! Thanks!
love all the new stuff! especially the book cover. glad to hear you had a good break.
It is hard to get back into the routine isnt it. Your mail was just the right cure and I love your diary cover.
I love the book cover – it looks great! I actually bought the russian doll cross stitch for a friend today.
I love the book cover – it looks great! I actually bought the russian doll cross stitch for a friend today.
I love the book cover – it looks great! I actually bought the russian doll cross stitch for a friend today.
I love the book cover – it looks great! I actually bought the russian doll cross stitch for a friend today.
I love the book cover – it looks great! I actually bought the russian doll cross stitch for a friend today.
I love the book cover – it looks great! I actually bought the russian doll cross stitch for a friend today.
hello lisa,
thanks for such a lovely post about the things in the goodie bag i sent you. lots of other fellow bloggers have been in contact as a result, so that has made me smile! kellie’s comment was beautiful, i will thank her, but i am just an ordinary, caring human being really.
Lots of smiley stuff! I love the softie pattern and your diary makeover.
That is a lot of goodies to be VERY happy about…And I just LOVE your diary cover! So clever, smart–just perfect, lot the little details. Thanks so much for visiting me again–so nice to get to know you! Happy weekend to you & yours ((HUGS))
What an exciting parcel!! And such a lovely diary cover… no wonder you are smiling 🙂
Ruth xx
Hey, what great luck leaving the 100th post comment! I love some of these goodies – especially the little Japanese stichery kit. So cute.
And the journal cover is so elegant.
Love love love the diary cover! All bland government folders etc should be covered!!
Wow, great goodies! I have a thing for sheep decorations so I love the sheep tape measure cover! Your work diary cover looks spectacular! It’s not boring anymore! People at work are going to want one too!
That is a wonderful diary makeover!