Monday 14 February 2011

Valentines Blog Swap!

Thanks to the wonderful Landgirl1980 for alerting me back in January to the 'Spread the Bloggy Love Swap' that was being organized by the lovely Jackie at Sew Special Bears.

I have often wanted to take part in these but have never been brave enough, this time I decided I would take the plunge and take part, and what a tonic to the gray days of winter, it has been, It gave me the much-needed motivation to get doing something rather than moping about, and eating too much chocolate!

So for the swap I was partnered up with Heather, of  The Patchwork Heart and I had a lot of fun reading her fabulous blog to work out what she would like in her valentines parcel, I have to say she made it very easy!! Especially as she had helpfully put a list of all the things she loves on her blog!

What Beautiful wrapping and look Butterfly's on the paper!!!




Now I have had to wait a fair few days gazing longingly at the wonderfully wrapped parcel. I am not the most patient of people so it was really a test of my resolve!! So after tearing the paper of excitedly this morning and squealing like a 5 year old at Christmas, I calmed down enough to take some photos so here is what the wonderful Heather sent to me.....


  • Some delicious Lindor chocolates - must confess not many left!! Yummmm!
  • A gorgeous trinket box filled with the most lovely pink sherbet scented tea lights, which will be perfect for my little glass lanterns!
  • A Packet of Union Jack Napkins, which are so pretty I will find it hard to use them! I might have to frame one!
  • A Beautiful handmade stuffed Heart which is now adorning my draws (Chest of, not my pants!)
  • A gorgeous patchwork hanger which is hanging from my bedroom door as a daily reminder to " Cherish each precious day" Just Beautiful!
Thank you so, Much Heather I feel truly very lucky to have been partnered with someone who is so creative and who has been so generous! I love all of my valentines gifts it has certainly brightened up my February!


So, now that I know that Heather has opened her parcel I will show you all what I sent...
My bloggy swap offerings!
- A Shabby Chic Jewelry Hanger I made one of these for my Mum for Christmas, as she loved the one I had made for myself so much. Because it is so quick to make up I thought it would be great for the swap! A how to post to follow shortly!

Valentines Mug Hugger!
- Mug Warmers - Never have a cold cuppa again, I loved this mug warmer pattern so much that I decided to make a His and Hers version in Red and Pink and Blue and Pink. Download the free pattern here.
- Rose Brooch - I came up with this little flower by accident when I was re-teaching myself to knit: My free Rose knitting pattern!

Inspired by the 1940s Look Book!

- Shabby Chic Eye Mask - Just because there is nothing more lovely than having a long lie in! Made using my Audrey Eye mask pattern.
-A Felt Brooch - I fell in love with the little make-do and mend felt brooch on the front of Mike Brown's 1940s Look Book, so I decided to try to make up one for the swap.

And for the edible element A Big Gooey Box of Turkish Delight!

If you get the chance to take part in a blog swap I wholeheartedly recommend it as,
it is a lot of fun!!

Wendy x

1 comment:

  1. what a nice idea,
    lovely gifts,
    now i am curious what you sent to her

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