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March 30, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments


Sarah has been making some cards using Girl Friday papers from Cosmo Cricket for some upcoming birthdays. She was beyond thrilled to find out that there is now a co-ordinating fabric range, so I think there may be more Girl Friday projects in her future.

I received some beautiful fabrics today from Quilt Fabric Delights. I have big plans for them and they should keep me occupied over the the Easter break. 

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  1. Karin (the mrs) says

    March 31, 2010 at 12:41 am

    Wow, the colours of both the cards and the fabrics are gorgeous. I can’t wait to see what you’ll be making with the fabrics!

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  2. randi says

    March 31, 2010 at 6:09 am

    Cosmo Cricket is great! I am so excited that Early Bird is being released in a fabric line soon too!

    What cute cards. Makes me want to take up card-making! 🙂

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  3. suzitee says

    March 30, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    OH MY GOODNESS…you got Amy Butler LOVE!!! Now I really can’t wait to see what you make 🙂
    Sarah…your cards are gorgeous…Cosmo Cricket is one of my favourites too! I haven’t seen any of the fabric in real life, but can only imagine it would be stunning!
    Have fun playing over the Easter break xxxx

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  4. Simone de Klerk says

    March 30, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    Wow, Sarah, you made some lovely cards!
    And you have some lovely fabric there,Lisa! Look forward to see what you will make.
    Thank you for the last post with last minute ideas! Love Clare’s carrots!

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  5. Margaret says

    March 31, 2010 at 1:52 am

    Commenting on last post Fantastic idea with the carrots, just love it.

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  6. Stephanie says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:19 am

    LOVE Girl Friday. I hope to get my quilt top finished today. Sarah really could make and sell her cards. I love the fabrics and colors for your new project.

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  7. K-Sue says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:49 am

    Sarah, those cards are cute cute cute!
    I look forward to seeing what you make with the fabric.

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  8. Thimbleanna says

    March 31, 2010 at 4:58 am

    Hmmmm….are we talking pillowcases??? Those fabrics will be perfect for that. Isn’t it cool that the paper companies and the fabric companies are coordinating? Think of the possibilities!!!

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  9. sewtakeahike says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:01 am

    I love paper crafts Lisa but have such a hard time choosing what to do when I love doing so many things! Your new fabrics are so pretty! Have a wonderful Resurrection day!

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  10. Terriaw says

    March 31, 2010 at 5:32 am

    Those cards are so cute! I love all the extra embellishments Sarah added, making the messages really pop. I bet those fabrics to match are gorgeous too. And you supplies for a weekend project look very inspiring. Enjoy!

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  11. Sheri Howard says

    March 31, 2010 at 6:25 am

    Sometimes I need a break from fabric and so I do a few paper crafts. The cards are darling! Love the fabric!

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  12. LizzieJane says

    March 31, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    What wonderful cards. The colors are just beautiful as is the fabric! Oh how I would love to get my hands on that.
    x

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  13. em's scrapbag says

    March 31, 2010 at 6:51 pm

    Sarah’s cards are adorable. My sister would be so pleased to see her paper used so wonderfully.
    Love your Amy Butler fabric. Can’t wait to see what you make with it.

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  14. Cassie @ You Go Girl says

    April 2, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    Beautiful cards, Sarah. And those fabrics…I think they would make some very Posh Pillowcases. In fact, I know they would. I used the floral Amy Butler on one. Love it! Can’t wait to see what you do with them.

    Happy Easter…
    Cassie

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  15. Carrie P. says

    April 2, 2010 at 6:27 am

    Very sweet cards. OOOO! like those fabrics and the thread.

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  16. The Sice Family says

    April 2, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Love the cards! They are beautiful!! The colours of the fabrics are stunning. Can’t wait to see what you do with them!
    Wendy xx

    Reply

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