Monday 24 May 2010

Swap Goodies Received!!


Well what can I say except 'Wow'!

The biggest parcel was waiting for me when I got home from work just now. It was my 'Good Enough To Eat' swap goodies from Caroline over at her blog MaryAnnLucy. Here are the contents of the box:


I was absoloutely bowled over by all the little parcels wrapped in red tissue paper with gold cake stickers on them, some were even finished with cute blue gingham ribbon. I quickly got to work opening all the parcels, it was better than Christmas I must say. As I was opening the packages I realised there was a distinct theme occuring - edible and non-edible!


The edible pile included lots of yummy jelly sweets, different types of chocolate and waffles. Mmmm. Needless to say I already feel sick as I have consumed both the waffles and the raspberry chocolate liquorice whilst writing this post!! I think I'll keep a little of the chocolate for myself and divvy the rest out between Mr. G and the kids, that should keep 'em sweet!


Now the non-edible pile contained a feast of yumminess! A lovely cupcake pincushion made from Amy Butler fabric, (which has saved me a job as I was going to make a new pincushion this week!), a cute strawberry reuseable bag, (which has given me an idea for another swap!), some gorgeous gorgeous aple buttons, some bath bombs, a cherry flavoured 'Jelly Bean' lip balm - I've been wanting to try these for a while now, I hope it really does taste like a jelly bean, some fairtrade tea bags, a very cute mini cake stand and finally a lovely book called 'The Ritz London Book of Afternoon Tea'. Wow, what a scoop!

I've really enjoyed this swap and I will show you pictures of what I sent Caroline when she lets me know that she has opened the package, I'd hate to spoil it for her! I do hope Caroline and I stay in touch as it's been fun getting to know her over the last few weeks.

Now all I have to do is complete the hand-made element of my 'Fabric Addict' swap and I can get that posted too, hopefully tomorrow! My apron will be posted by the end of the week too for the 'Great Apron Swap 2010'. Hooray!
Edited:: I've included a couple more pictures of the lovely cupcake pincushion as I don't think my original photo's showed it well enough and it truly is lovely! As was the whole parcel - thanks again MaryAnnLucy!

14 comments:

  1. @Lynne
    Tell me about it Lynne! I just love getting parcels in the post!! HaHa!!

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  2. What a fantastic package........I'm beginning to see the attraction of swaps! Juliex

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  3. What lovely goodies you got from Maryannlucy.
    Lovely sweeties and that pin cushion is beautiful.
    Have a lovely week.
    Luv Sophie xxx

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  4. @Julie Rutter
    Hi Julie! Swaps are very exciting I must say and I love making stuff to gift to people so foe me its a winner all round! There's still time to join the strawberry swap and the boudoir swaps - check out my side bar for the links!! J xx

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  5. @Sophie - Chez Sophie
    Hi Sophie! Hope you're enjoying the sunshine! The sweeties have gone down a treat and the pin cushion is great isn't it? My gifts will be showcased on Weds evening over on MaryAnnLucy's blog!! Speak Soon, J xx

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  6. Gosh what a huge pile of gifts, lucky you, love the pin cushion.
    Em xx

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  7. @Emma
    Hi Em, yes it was a real treat and the pincushion is cute! Thanks again for organising the swap it was great. Justine xx

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  8. aww, lucky you. who doesn't love receiving packages. It's like Christmas ... and then some. :)

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  9. what a bumper crop of swap goodies. Love it. ps I've posted up the swap partners for the strawberry swap. xx Pixie xx

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  10. @Pixiedust

    How exciting! I'm coming over now to find out who I'm partnered with! Justine xx

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Well hello and thanks so much for commenting! It's lovely to hear from you, Justine xx

 
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