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Sunday, 24 February 2013

Super Sweet Blogging Award

I've got to thank not one, but two of my lovely Blogging friends this week as both of them have nominated me for the 'Super Sweet Blogging Award' which is really nice and surely means twice the amount of cake???


So thank you Ali, from Ali Bee Creations and Sarah from The Lilac Dragonfly :-)

 I have to answer 5 questions and then choose a Bakers Dozen of other blogs to pass on the award to.

 So the easy part first... the 5 questions:

 1. Cookies or Cake?

 Hmmm I think it would have to be Cake.

 2. Vanilla or Chocolate?

 Always Chocolate!

 3. What is your favourite sweet treat?

 Chocolate - in any situation! Although my husband is always scandalised that I can eat chocolate with alcohol, which is quite wrong in his eyes!

 4. When do you crave sweet things the most?

 When I'm awake!

 5. If you had a sweet nickname, what would it be?

 I don't have a nickname at all, but I always find one from Gavin & Stacey very amusing - Sugar Tits, though I'm not sure I'd want to answer to in a public place :-)

 Now, the harder part... to choose 13 other bloggers to receive the award:

 Free Spirit Designs

 Mythillogical

 Handmade Harbour

Witchway Beauty

Aisling Designs

OkiFolki

Erica Price Designs

You Sew Should

Isle of Shalotte

The Feminine Touch

Creating Trouble

Handbags by Helen

Goodnight Boutique


As for what I've been up to this week... boringly I finished off a couple of orders that were just replicas of previous orders, so not too exciting photo-wise, but I'm working on something for easter.... An Easter Bunny wreath, which will be available in my Etsy Store next week:



Can't decide on the positioning of the bunnies yet


And a sneak peek of what I'm working on this week coming...



Can you guess what it is?

I'll give you a clue, it's for me, I'm going to a wedding in a fortnight and my dress is red and black..... Yup, it's the Sinamay to make a fascinator! Looking forward to showing you the finished results next week, but now I'm heading over to Handmade Monday to check out what everyone else has been up to.

PS. This wonderful coaster that I bought from my lovely Etsy friend Dayz who runs the fantastic store Cheeky Geeky rather sums up how I'm feeling today!!

One of many gorgeous coasters by Cheeky Geeky


Oh and PPS. I promise a pic of the Daffodil Brooch this week didn't I? Now available here I've already had two very happy customers receive theirs!


Now I'm really going over to Handmade Monday!
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36 comments:

  1. Ali24 February 2013 at 16:58

    It's taken me a while to comment as I was laughing at the thought of someone shouting 'sugar tits' in public. Two nominations must mean two cakes! The daffodil brooch is really pretty and very realistic. I can't wait to see the fascinator. Is there nothing you won't turn your hand to? Have a lovely week.
    Ali x

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  2. Unknown24 February 2013 at 17:12

    Haha - I do like to amuse ;-) Awwww, well the fascinator - I'm only brave enough cause I went on a course last year and made my first one on the day, then made two more that week (while it was all still fresh in my memory!) but not done one since last May, so am a bit apprehensive! Simmi xx

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  3. Highland Monkey's24 February 2013 at 17:37

    Those lovely yellow brooches will put a smile on anybodies face, they are lovely. The little bunnies are super cute they look nice all snuggled up together.

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 17:47

      Cheers, it's so nice when things come out in 3D the way you picture them in your head, isn't it? Have a lovely week, Simmi x

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  4. Sarah - The Lilac Dragonfly24 February 2013 at 17:59

    I definitely think that 2 nominations means 2 lots of cake....go for it!!
    Love, Love, love the coaster!!!
    Looking forward to seeing your fascinator next week!
    Have a great week!
    S x

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 20:51

      Thanks Sarah, two helpings of cake duly eaten :-) Fingers crossed the fascinator works ok :-/ Simmi xx

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  5. Free Spirit Designs24 February 2013 at 18:31

    Oooh i love that daffodil brooch, so bright and cheery :) Your little bunnies are just adorable too, they will make such a cute Easter wreath!

    Thank you very much for nominating me for a super sweet award! I have a seriously sweet tooth so its perfect for me! :)

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 20:51

      Thanks Natalie :-) Glad to hear you'll enjoy all the sweetness too!! Simmi xx

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  6. Stephen @ Soy of the North24 February 2013 at 18:36

    I hope it means double the cake. Congratulations :-)

    Love how your wreathe looks so far. The bunnies look so cute.

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 20:53

      Hey Stephen, I've been reliably informed that it definitely means twice the cake - hurrah! Thanks, I'm SO pleased that they've turned out as cute as they were in my head :-) Simmi x

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  7. Fiddly Fingers24 February 2013 at 18:44

    Gorgeous little bunnies and a beautiful bright daffodil brooch. What a lovely way to brighten up an outfit this Spring. Looking forward to seeing the fascinator you make:)

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 20:54

      Thank you :-) I hope the fascinator works out as well as the image in my head! Simmi x

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  8. Blue Forest Jewellery24 February 2013 at 18:47

    Looking forward to seeing the fascinator and loving the bunny wreath - wherever they are placed, they are going to look so cute.

    Have a great week,
    Alison

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 20:55

      Thanks Alison, have made some progress with the wreath since taking the photo and am really happy with the way its turning out! Simmi x

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  9. Anonymous24 February 2013 at 19:33

    Super daffodil brooch - perfect for March 1st - St David's Day!

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 20:56

      Thanks :-) It was requested by a couple of Welsh customers who are going to be sporting their Daffs with pride on Friday! Simmi x

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  10. Natalie Jones24 February 2013 at 19:39

    The daffodil brooch is wonderful and I love your Easter Bunnies - what a good idea to make an Easter Wreath! Have a great week Sugar Tits, I look forward to seeing the fascinator next week x

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  11. Anonymous24 February 2013 at 19:39

    What a lovely cheery flower. Congrats on the award. Your bunnies are just so cute and make a lovely wreath. Looking forward to seeing your fascinator :)

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 20:59

      Ahhh thank you! Am getting nervous about the fascinator now I've committed myself to it so publicly!! Simmi x

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  12. Wendy24 February 2013 at 20:05

    I love the look of the bunny wreath. And the daffodil brooch is so cheerful.

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    1. Unknown24 February 2013 at 21:00

      Thanks Wendy! Hope you have a better week, this week. Simmi xx

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  13. Gertie24 February 2013 at 21:18

    The bunny wreath is so cute, and I love the daffodil brooch.

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    1. Unknown25 February 2013 at 08:33

      Thanks Gertie, it's almost done now and I'm REALLY pleased with it :-) Simmi x

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  14. Ginx Craft24 February 2013 at 21:30

    Love the little bunnies, but it is making me think oh heck Easter. How do these festivals seem to creep up on you.

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    1. Unknown25 February 2013 at 08:35

      Thanks, but I know what you mean - scary how fast they come round! I'm going to have to start thinking about the dreaded 'C' word soon!! Simmi x

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  15. Lilly's Mom24 February 2013 at 23:00

    Hi Simmi, I love the bunnies you made made. What a cute idea! I hope you have a fun, creative, week!

    take care,
    Pat

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    1. Unknown25 February 2013 at 08:36

      Ahhh thanks Pat, I might try and make a mobile with them too as I really like them! Have a great week, Simmi x

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  16. CatkinJane25 February 2013 at 07:11

    I'm always drawn to bunnies and yours are lovely cute little chaps :)

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    1. Unknown25 February 2013 at 08:36

      Thanks Jane, they're really caught my fancy too :-) Simmi x

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  17. Christmas Pie Crafts25 February 2013 at 07:38

    A lovely post and starting of with an award is great - well done. The bunnies are so gorgeous and look forward to seeing what you make from the sneak-peak, lovely colour. Hope you have a good week.

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    1. Unknown25 February 2013 at 08:37

      Thanks Jill :-) Have a good week too, Simmi xx

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  18. Sue25 February 2013 at 12:04

    Congrats! Love the daffodil.. Sue

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  19. say it25 February 2013 at 12:48

    Well done on the blogging award :-) Love the bunnies, so cute!

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  20. Bev Newman25 February 2013 at 21:02

    The bunnies are so cute! And I love the daffodil brooch. Good luck with the fascinator x

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  21. EleanorLucy Millinery26 February 2013 at 11:21

    Love the wreath, that's super cute! Really like Dayz's coaster too, I'm about to go and look it up on Etsy :) Really good luck with your sinamay! x

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I really appreciate all comments made on the blog (it reminds me that I'm not talking to myself!) so just wanted to say thanks for adding your thoughts. Simmi x

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