Stocking swap goodness!

I received my absolutely gorgeous stocking from my swap partner Lyn the other day. Lyn doesn't have a blog but she seems to be an old hand at these swap things, just look at all the goodies she packed in with my fabulous stocking! Thank you so much Lyn! You really did a wonderful job, so much work!


And I've also received word that the stocking I made has arrived with the lovely Tracylea, so now I can reveal it! I am so happy with how it turned out, it ended up turning out exactly how I imagined it would! Got to be happy with that!


There are still a few stockings yet to be received and I can't wait to see them all. Thank you to all those who took part in my little swap, it was really fun!

A win and some purchases

I was lucky enough to win the last giveaway that Kellie had for some of her new polymer clay button earrings and I thought I would go and hand pick my earrings from her stall at the last Handmade Expo on Saturday. I tell you, that market is getting better and better! Great atmosphere there on Saturday and all the stallholders were so busy. I barely had time to say hi to Kellie! These were the gorgeous earrings I decided on. They are so much prettier in real life. Thanks Kellie!


Since I lost my job last March I have really been limiting my spending, but when I saw this super cute Zombie (owl)ie from crzylady, I couldn't resist! Mr Vintage does love him some zombies so he was a late Father's day gift, to sit on his computer desk, nestled snuggly between his two monitors. Don't ask why he needs two monitors, I'm just assuming it's for his two heads.


Then Nic released these vintage ice coupon totes and I couldn't hit the add to cart button quick enough. This tote is just fabulous. Great quality, and so different. I just love it.


Have you been making any handmade purchases lately?

I love this blogging community....

I just wanted to once again thank everyone for their kind words after the loss of my dog, China. I felt all warm and gooey inside. You guys sent condolences and links to beautiful poems that made me cry and some of you even sent me gifts, just because. I love this little blogosphere. Thank you everyone, and thank you Cam and Tracylea for the wonderful gifties, they really made my day. I'm feeling better everyday, I still miss her to bits, but it's slowly getting easier. I promise not to bore you all with this anymore!