Dutch treats

When I opened my give away here I got some comments from people I'd never 'met' before which is really nice. One of those comments was from someone in Holland who told me about her nations favourite biscuits. Then she offered to send me some! I couldn't turn down such a generous offer so we agreed on a little swap. Well I sent a little swap Maryvonne sent me LOADS!

I not only received Stroopwafels, which will be eaten warm with ice creams, but a darling zip up bag with a cute toadstool zip hanger. Maryvonne doesn't have a blog but is obviously such a talented crafter- look at my gorgeous floral pins! (I wore one to the pub last night which kept my spirits high as I paid over £4 for a pint!!!!)

There was so much edible treasure- the kids went loony! Simon can't keep his sticky mitts off the butter waffle boiled sweets and Will was made up with the chocolate sprinkles- weirdly we had bought him some back when we visited last year and they have nearly run out. We have agreed that we'd like to do another swap in the summer- I can't wait!

I did send some treasure in my parcel including a little felt mouse Not one shown here but one in purple and grey- these mice come from the Stitched Toys book I received for Christmas and went together really nicely. I did notice too late how important it is to get the ears in the same position each side; hence the side ways-on pose!