Friday 17 February 2012

Monthly make and lucky, lucky me


Diary cover - In the Life of a Bag by Anni Downs

I was so tempted to spend a fortune on a new diary and organiser from one of those beautiful stationery shops but after looking through Anni Downs book "In the Life of a Bag" I decided to improve the one I had instead. I used American-themed fabrics I was given in last years Christmas swap.  I am feeling pretty pleased with myself and this is my February Monthly Make with The Felt Fairy.  Valentines Day treats included heart lollies from my husband and white chocolate cupcakes made by me, yum!



Leanne and I shared a fun swap together and I was blown away when her gift for me arrived.  Inside were all the goodies above:  lots of fabric, thread, tape measure, stationery, a gorgeous Gail Pan pattern, and lovely gifts Leanne had made - a heart ornament with beautiful stitchery, a pincushion and a needle book.  I love the look of the heart hanging on my china cabinet door.  A huge thank you to Leanne for spoiling me with such generous and perfect gifts!  Once Leanne has received my gifts I will post about them and I'll be back in the weekend with my Friday Night Sew In results.

15 comments:

  1. whow Wendy your journal cover looks fantastic,well done and boy what a beautiful and genereous swap parcel from Leanne,lucky you.xx

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  2. Wendy, the fabric on your journal cover is from the Minnesota shop hop!!! :) I smiled when I saw it (seeing as I live in Minnesota and love going on the shop hop!!) What wonderful gifts, and so glad you had such a lovely Valentine's Day!! :)

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  3. great journal cover...that's so pretty .... lovely goodies from Leanne.... a bit of everything.... lucky you for valentines too..... I don't think Hubz even registered the day!!

    Hugz

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  4. your diary looks great, more unique and pretty than a bought one.
    What beautiful goodies! the stitched heart is gorgeous.

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  5. How a little work can chance a simple book into a great looking diary.
    You lucky girl, so many wonderful goodies. I love the stitched heart.

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  6. Your Journal covder is lovely Wendy and you can't buy one like yours in the shop. Beautiful goodies in your swap.

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  7. Lots of goodies in your swap and your Journal Cover is perfect xx

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  8. You are very spoiled. What a beautiful gift.

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  9. Diary looks lovely,think I might just do that with mine..

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  10. You have made a lovely diary cover.
    wow you were very spoilt by Leanne. Love your sweet embroidered heart.

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  11. I like your diary cover very, very much !!!
    You got beautiful gifts from Leanne ! I love the bird stitchery !!! I wonder why !!
    Have a good week !
    Florence

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  12. Your diary cover is much nicer than a bought one!
    Gorgeous gifts I'm pleased you were spoilt...
    Have a great weekend

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  13. Gorgeous journal cover, and such great gifts! :o) Looking forward to your FNSI post, too. Hope you've had a good weekend!
    xo

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  14. Your diary cover is just perfect so much prettier than any store bought diary. And those heart lollies are such a sweet gift from your hubby:)

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  15. Lovely journal, far better than you could have brought. Great gifts from Leanne & so generous & thoughtful. I loved the sewing set you send Leanne & the fabrics you used. You both made beautiful things! Tracee xx

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