Exquisite fail

What is going on? Another fail by yours truly. Remember the beautiful package exchange I received from Leslie of  Little Letters ? Well this is what I made for Leslie in return, which (you are not going to believe) arrived smashed into little pieces... This is totally my fault, instead of wrapping it with bubble wrap which a normal person will do without question, I just packed the box really tight thinking that it will be ok. Mmmmm... not a smart move.

Well, Leslie if you are reading this, I can't say sorry enough. This is what you present should have looked like...

Spoilt

Look what came into the mail the other day. A  lovely package exchange  from Leslie aka  Little Letters . The idea behind this package exchange is to send your exchange buddy a present with an emphasis on pretty packaging. Our partners were picked randomly and all we were given was a list of 5 of their favourite things and 5 words describing their style. 

Well as you can tell, Leslie went all out with packaging! How beautiful is the wrapping paper, and the neon ribbon!!! It was so beautiful I didn't even want to open it. After about 5 minutes of oohing and ahhing, and with prompting by Mat, I finally opened it. I haven't felt so giddy in a long time.

And look what's in the packaging! A print by Dawn Tan, a hand printed postcard set and a pack of gift tags in the most adorable shapes! No amount of exclamation marks can describe how happy I am with the presents. 

Now I am really concern that Leslie will be disappointed by what I have planned for her...

Twelve by 2012

I have been a big fan of Danni from oh, hello friend! from god knows when. When I saw this twelve by 2012 project, I couldn't help but participate. I love making lists, but never one where i actually tell people about (just in case I don't achieve them). The idea is to complete twelve goals by 2012. Sounds simple right?

1. Start an imagined travel series

2. Finish my crochet cushion cover  (Yay, I even made a fabric one to accompany my new crochet cushion, see here)

3. Add more paintings and crafty goodness to my shop

4. Sell at least one item in my shop

5. Get back into dressmaking

6. Make more jam

7. Bake more

8. Try making macaroons (Failed, see here. Will need to try again very soon)

9. Finish reading all my magazines

10. Take a road trip  (We took a trip to Barrington Tops for my 31st birthday, see here)

11. Do something unexpected for someone

12. Make at least one new friend