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A Whole Lot of Goodies!!!!

May 28, 2008 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

This week I have been very busy,  including going to the Perth Craft and Quilt Show.

I bought scrapbooking paper, stickers, a button, seed beads, neck chains and pendants for the chains.

When we arrived there was a dance competition before they opened the doors. I was one of the few chosen. I received stickers, cardboard cut outs, tags and an iron on sticker as a prize. This got the day off to a good start!

Also this week we received a wonderful gift from the creative Emma at Jelly Belly*Jelly Brain. We received her specialty – a lovely scented heart to put in your underwear drawer or hang on your wardrobe door. She also sent some lovely postcards of her part of the world – all tied up with some beautiful ribbon. Check out Emma’s site as she makes some lovely items.

At the craft show I got some inspiration to get out my bead loom. I am going to turn it into a bracelet. All I have to do is sew it together.

Posted by Sarah

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  1. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    May 28, 2008 at 4:50 am

    Sarah you got some lovely goodies there. I would call that a great day. Your bracelet looks great.

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  2. Julz says

    May 28, 2008 at 2:48 am

    Hi Sarah – what wonderful goodies you got at the craft show. What is a bead loom? You will have to post a photo – as I’ve only seen beads strung one by one through needle and thread. The pink and yellow bracelet is looking very lovely. Have a fun rest of the week. Hugs Julz

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  3. Kate says

    May 28, 2008 at 3:57 am

    Nice haul of goodies! I would have seen you dancing!

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  4. tracey@paperdollsforboys says

    May 28, 2008 at 4:02 am

    You gotta say more about the dance competition! What moves did you bust?

    My bead loom is ever so dusty – I like your bracelet!

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  5. Cathy says

    May 28, 2008 at 4:42 am

    Sounds like you girls had a lovely time at the fair. Love all those goodies.

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  6. frazzy dazzles says

    May 28, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    I love craft shows! I come out of them with my head full of ideas and no time to do them in!

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  7. melissa s. says

    May 28, 2008 at 10:22 am

    congrats on the dance contest, that’s very impressive! i love the colors on your bracelet, too!

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  8. Tania - Jet Designs says

    May 29, 2008 at 2:22 am

    looks like you got a great stash there Sarah – I like your bracelet, I am a bit of a fan of the pink and green combo.

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  9. Leanne says

    May 28, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Sounds like you had a great day out, looking forward to seeing what you make with your purchases.

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  10. Ziakoko says

    May 29, 2008 at 8:29 am

    Hi can you send me your address for me to send you goodies from my giveaway? cheers Zia

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  11. QuiltedSimple says

    May 28, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    What a great day you had – and some fantastic goodies!!

    Kris

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  12. two hippos says

    May 29, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    What a fabulous day out and congratulations on winning the dance competition!

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  13. Selina says

    May 29, 2008 at 2:23 pm

    I’m jealous of you going the craft fair, I would be in my glory.

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  14. periwinkle says

    May 30, 2008 at 12:15 am

    Lovely goodies you,ve got there. The bracelet is looking lovely.
    Lisa x

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  15. Kellie says

    June 4, 2008 at 3:47 am

    Looks like you had a ball Sarah! Worth missing dancing I’ll bet! Good luck with all of the things you have on your plate at the moment!

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  16. I Love OZ!!!! says

    June 15, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    I love your blog so much!!!!

    Where are those little buttons from on the heart? Are they one of Robson and Mason’s mixed button jars? I have an order from them to Australia last month, and it was so so beautiful. I saw them in Country Living magazine.

    Any plans for more Lavernder sachets?

    Reply

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