Strawberry swap goodies and giveaway winner

Good afternoon folks! I have had a super busy week this week so I'm really lagging behind on my blog, sorry xx. But hope to rectify that a little with this post. First up, I'd like to show you all the fantastic parcel that arrived for me in the post yesterday. It's my strawberry swap goodies from Me and Ma. Want to take a look what I received?.................

Well the gorgeous goodies were wrapped up in a metre of the scrummiest strawberry fabric which will be put to good use, and a lovely long piece of green ribbon. Hiding inside were these treasures.

A pretty handmade pouch containing some strawberry bonbons. A pretty handmade heart and this amazing strawberry tea cosy. :o)

Here's the fabric and ribbon. Lots of crafting to be done with this.

A pair of handmade pot holders, very handy indeed.

A lovely long piece of handmade bunting, I love it!

An apron, again all handmade. So much work has gone into all this.

Even the back is pretty.

And not one not two but six strawberry napkins.

A massive thank you Maria, I love all what you've sent. You must have spent so much time at your machine making all this handmade loveliness. I'm overwhelmed. (((((Big Hugs))))))

I still have to finish my goodies to you, but will have them in the post beginning of next week.

Just a reminder to all those who have taken part in my strawberry swap, that you can post pics of your goodies in this flickr group I've created.

Now it's about time I picked a winner for my domestic goddess giveaway. Thank You to all that entered I had some lovely tips and comments left. It would seem baby wipes and vinegar are a big favourite with you all.

So......here goes......I wrote down the names......

Popped them into the bowl.........Laundry basket was full lol :o) and the winner is...................................

Alex from Pink Feather Paradise.

Well done Alex,  could you please e-mail me with your details and I will post off your giveaway goodies.

I still haven't forgotten about posting some holiday pics, I will try and get around to it tomorrow. I went strawberry picking yesterday, so have about 6lb strawberries to deal with in a minute. Must get in the back of the kitchen cupboard to grab my jam pan. Although I may struggle bending down, as last night I went to my first Body Combat class in a couple of years and I'm a bit sore, mainly my bum cheeks lol. I have also joined weight watchers this week and I'm now on a mission to get fit and loose 4 1/2 stone GULP. I think prayers may be needed.

Well off to make some strawberry jam. (Not to be consumed by me I might add) lol

TTFN

Swap is now closed, your partners are:-

Afternoon folks, I hope everyone is tickety boo and enjoying the sunshine. I'm overwhelmed at the response to this swap, especially as there are so many other swaps going on in blog land at the moment. Strawberries must be a big favourite with you everyone. Now to the important bit........drum roll please...............your swap partners are..........................................

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   Cat B and Mollycupcakes
2. Love Hector and My Cottage Rose Webshop
3. Kathy and Mamabug
4. Sophie chez Sophie and Margriet
5. Linny and Justine (justine please contact me for linny's e-mail)
6. Rosa-Munda and Stampinmama
7. The Vintage Gardener and Doodling Dee
8. Carminha and Annie xx The Felt Fairy
9. Rubyred and Clare
10. Emma-Jayne and Mad about bags
11. Shabby Chick and Crafty Smiles
12. Dosie Rosie and Shirl
13. A Country Girl and Jille
14. Maria - Pixiedust
15. Jackie - Vintage Vicki
16. Woodbankcrafts and Laa Laa
17. Pink Milk and Hapi-ness
18. Deborah and Emma
19. Pooh's Abode and Rebecca

EDIT:- AN EXTRA PAIR OF STRAWBERRY SWAP PARTNERS CAN POOH'S ABODE AND REBECCA PLEASE CONTACT EACH OTHER.

Phew.....I think that's everyone. If I've missed anybody please let me know. I've created a Flickr Group so you can post some pictures of all the lovely goodies you receive. It would be lovely if everyone can see what was made all in one place.

So all you need to do now is contact your swap partners to exchange details, get crafty and aim to have your parcel of goodies with your swap partner by 30th June 2010.

If you have any problems please message me at faerienuff@live.co.uk

Have fun

A Spot of Gardening

What a beautiful day its been today. The sun hasn't stopped shining here and it's been lovely and warm. I did a spot of shopping with my mother in law yesterday, mainly for plants. I got some nice ones for my hanging baskets, including some dwarf sweet peas which I never seem to be able to find usually. I also bought an English Lavender pictured below which smells divine. The lovely french lavender pictured above I bought on Sunday when my mum and me had a look around some garden centres. I couldn't resist the pretty flowers. Mum got lots of plants for her garden including a really pretty broom for the border. We even had a coffee and a cake in the tea rooms. In fact a lovely day all round.

Anyway.....so today I planted up the two lavenders and some sweet peas into the two large pots that sit outside our front door. These pots had horrible bushes in before. They looked really scraggy and were pot bound so hubby dug them out yesterday to make way for my planting today. A big improvement I think, once they get going it should add a splash of colour to the front and will smell lovely, not to mention how pleased the bees and butterflies will be :o)

I also planted up my two hanging baskets. They don't look much at the moment but they should get going soon.

I  had a big clear up in the border along the fence, much tidier now. Did have a bit of a backache once I'd finished but I'm pleased that it's done. It was lovely pottering outside with the bird's singing and the sun on my back.

These are last weeks flowers from Tesco still looking beautiful. They make me smile every time I walk past.

Another task completed today was my Fabric Addict swap goodies for Victoria Plum, which will be posted tomorrow.  

Thought I'd tease you with a pic of the wrapped presents :o)

I did attend the car booty on Sunday, but it was a bit naff really. I did get some pretty china from one stall for the grand total of £1.50 for the lot. But that is all unfortunately. I think I like the little vase the best.

I seem to be into strawberries at the moment, can you tell? lol

This brings me nicely on to my strawberry swap. I'm overwhelmed by how many lovely ladies want to take part, what a great turnout. There is still time to sign up for the swap if you'd like to take part just leave a comment here

Well off to settle down ready to watch Vampire Diaries the best programme of the week.

TTFN

Strawberry Swap

Two posts in one day! I've been thinking about doing this swap for a while, and since we are fast approaching strawberry season, I thought I'd just get on and do it. I know there are a few swaps going on in blogland at the moment. I'm signed up for three myself. So I thought I'd give you peeps about two weeks to sign up for this if you'd like to join in, with parcels aiming to arrive with their swap partners by the end of June.

The rules:-

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  Anything bought or handmade that is strawberry themed.
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  A minimum of five items, at least one handmade
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  Aim to have your parcels with your swap partner by the end of June

The closing date to enter is 26th May 2010.

Can you please say if you are happy to post abroad on your comment, then I can pair you up accordingly.

So we can get lots of people joining in, feel free to paste my button on your blog.

TTFN