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Thursday 10 May 2012

Jubilee ATC's and parcel

So 3 posts in 3 days I don't know what has gotten into me! Here is the little ATC parcel I sent Laura. We were swapping 2 ATC's, one Jubilee themed one and one any theme. I did go a little over board and did a full Jubilee themed parcel...
So as you can see there are some ATC's, union jack tissues, a 'best of British rosette, a bag of buttons and charms, a paper bag with ribbons in, bracelet and earrings and little telephone box photo (or maybe ATC) clip.

 Here are the Jubilee ATC's. The Crown one I designed myself so I could make a good likeness of the St Edward Coronation crown. The other two are photo's of a scene we made with my Daughter's Happyland playset. She has the Queen in the set so we decorated the 'village' with union jacks and had a tea party in the square!

 The ones above are from a recent cross stitcher mag, The design on the left was the original design and I thought It would look good in red on black aida. I then had the idea of doing it in reverse putting blackwork in the head and spots and leaving the body blank. I'm really pleased with them and I always find blackwork a joy to do.
Above is the Jubilee bracelet and earrings. I found the buttons in my local shop and made them into this linked bracelet and earrings, I've since done a blue and green one for me and a citrus one in yellow, orange and lime.
 No swap parcel is complete without a little parcel of goodies in the form of buttons, charms and ribbon. I love the ribbons above, You wouldn't believe how excited I in the shop when I found it.
Lastly is the feltie rosette. I also sent Laura a knitted bird brooch simular to the blue one I shared a couple of days ago but purple. I've just started a pink bird now.

I hope you are all having a good week. Thanks for stopping by. xxx

6 comments:

  1. The parcel is just AMAZING! Everything is just gorgeous, you've totally spoiled me! I *promise* I'll have your ATCs done asap when I get back! And hopefully I'll be able to send you an equally fabulous parcel in return :D Thank you so, so, so much again!!!! lots of love, Laura xxx

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  2. Lots of gorgeous goodies, I'm sure you couldn't do a better theme for Laura with love of the Queen! Love those spotty buttons, they make great jewellery :-)

    Lori xx

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  3. Hi! I just came across your blog. It's great! I've been trying to perfect biscornus. My first was a disaster, but my second was better. Anyway, just wanted to say hey, and thanks for all the inspiration!

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  4. Love your ATC... they look great with the colours reversed!

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  5. That is a fabulous parcel of goodies!All of the ATCs are amazing and I especially love your ladybirds. Gorgeous jewellery and the rossette is brilliant! I see Laura liked it all too ^_^
    XOX

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  6. hello dear..i love your atc so much..nice...
    and i wanted to say that i received the travelling box today..now i will post you next.by next week,.can you please mail me your postal address..thank you
    big hugs
    cucki xx

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