2008 December | Runaway October

Dec
2008

Awesome, you came back!! Thanks for visiting!

The theme for the Back Tack 4 Swap that is. I know my partner has received her goodies, so here’s an almost full reveal of what I sent.

Gold {something that sparkles}:

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A simple necklace made with hemp and fair trade glass beads. I bought enough to make one for myself too. I also included an altered journal which had a little bit of shimmer to it.

Frankincense {something that smells or tastes good}:

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These are homemade soaps and an assortment of itty bitty chocolate bars. The soap was fun, easy and such a blast to make, even Declan helped. We will be making more soon.

Myrrh {a little something for you}:

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Another beautiful Emmeline apron, complete wth pockets (with extra goodies inside) and decorative stitching. This is the 5th one I’ve made, still not one for myself yet. I need to learn a better way to photograph an apron. Not pictured are 4 little Otedamas that are just adorably addictive, both to make and play with.

That’s all for now. We’re off to the Tamale Festival today, and maybe a little craft fair that I heard some buzz about. I’ll let you know.

Back Tack 4 Completed!

Dec
2008

Finally.

I have a tendency to get in trouble with swaps. The fear of my partner not liking what I make literrally freezes me up until the last minute. Then it’s a mad rush.

This time it was different. I knew what I wanted to do, but my paycheck was late, so I completely missed the deadline. But it’s been wrapped, boxed and shipped as of last night! Go me! Only what… 8 days late?

Back Tack 4 was a lot of fun and I enjoyed the openess of the central theme: Gold Frankincense and Myrrh

This time there are no colour, size, or material restrictions, all we ask is that you take the theme and run with it, and make 3 items according to the individual outlines below.

The first item is something that sparkles [the Gold part]- cards, decorations, calenders…..see where your imagination will take you. [It doesn't need to be gold]

The second item is something which has some sort of sensory aspect to it [the Frankincense part] – either smell or taste. Baked goods? Shortbread? Chocolate, soaps, the mind can run free here, but be mindful of customs regulations in different countries. Sealed food stuffs are generally ok, but check with your partner before sending anything.

The third item is a small gift for your partner for Christmas [the Myrrh part] Perhaps a small item for the tree, or mantlepiece. Quiz your partner to see what their theming is for this Christmas, and tie in your gift! or make them something they might like to use through the year – a calender, a purse, a scarf.

Here’s a sneak peak. When my partner gets her package I’ll post more photos.

Back Tack 4 Swap Preview

In the meantime, check out the Back Tack Flickr pool. Lots of gorgeous goodies! And my partner, Kristin’s, beautiful blog: Kleas.

Zigging and Quilting!

Dec
2008

I’ve been feeling quilty lately. Baby showers seem to be the best inspiraion for me. I gives me a deadline and an excuse to give a gift that will last instead of something that will be used for a month or two and then donated.