Seaside swap.

Wanda has received her Seaside swap! I thoroughly enjoyed putting a shoebox together for her and a big 'thanks' to Contented for hosting. I struggled a bit to get an idea on what style to go for for Wanda but in the end put in a bit of everything! Of course I had to make a brooch and this one has some dyed shell in the centre and uses on my favourite sea-sidey yarns. I had a cute button with a fish and made a three button stack for a kitsch button ring. I had made some bag dangle for the do and they went down really well so I decided to have a bash at a starfish dangle with a lovely swirly glass bead. There are lots of ideas that I want to try bouncing around my head and the work room and I knew that this was the perfect opportunity to try Happy Zombies' Penny Pocket. I am so glad I did! Of course these are copyright so they will always be gifts. I have already bought a stack of Christmas fat quarters with an eye to making some advent pockets to hang on a garland. Finally I had a play with some felt beads and I have to tell you I am LOVING these, but more on that another time! The box got stuffed with sweets and stickers and greeting cards and some shell beads and a little spoon with a seaside plaque and some cider flavour rock from Devon.....and last but not least a brilliant beach hut lavender bag from Pants and Paper. ( oh and that's a wind up crab, sold in aid of the Lifeboats!) Did I mention how much I enjoyed doing this?! Would definitely be up for another swap if anyone knows of a goodie.
I have realised that I didn't put a deadline on the book giveaway, so next Friday seems like a good time. Do leave a comment if you'd like a chance of receiving it.
I'm also wondering what any other South Eastern crafty types might think to a Kent bloggers/crafters picnic. I am thinking a Sunday picnic in a park in Canterbury. Let me know if you are interested. xxxx