Friday, November 23, 2012

Ready , Set, Go !

Today I am heading off to AQM (Australian Quilt market) to set up. This is my last crafty commitment for the year and I am looking forward to getting into the sewing room over the next few weeks for some serious sewing time. I have so many almost finished, half-started, ready to try projects that I seem to be in a state of constant distraction.
An email question yesterday reminded me that I may have forgotten to mention that Elsie Cabbage is ready !  Arthur got held up but is a Bee’s whisker from completion…
Sometimes I mention things on Bookface and tick it off in my brain and forget that I have not mentioned it here or vice versa.
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My newest Creative Card (how I love making these cute but useless things) is also ready, and is called Owl Post . This guy is about 4 inches high. His post bag will hold a teeny felt letter that you can embroider, or you could just write a little note on regular paper and pop it into his bag.
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Let me know who you would be writing a note to, and what it would say and I’ll pick a winner and send out a few creative cards next week.
(half way through the library move, my note might just be to my boss and trust me , there would only be two words)

71 comments:

  1. I have a few online friends that I would love to send hit to with little notes saying "in friendship xx" thanks fore the chance and have a hoot setting up. hugs

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  2. I love both of your creations..what a delightful whimsical creator you are...

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  3. Oh I love that Little owl. A little Hedwig inspired, perhaps? My daughter would love that little owl, and I would love to put a little message ins bag for her! Have fun at

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  4. AQM (damn iPad keyboard seized up).

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  5. My note would be to my wonderfully, supportive and totally awesome in-laws and it would just say "Thanks <3"
    Have fun at Quilt Market, looking forward to seeing more of your sewing adventures soon.

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  6. I'd write a note to my 3yo son (who loves owls thanks to Giggle and Hoot) and say "This Owl says Ooo, when you need to do a poo, please use the loo". (I am so sick of toilet training...)

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  7. I'd write a note to a friend who has been sick for over a year now, just saying that I appreciate and love her.

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  8. My daughter is a huge Harry Potter fan I would send her a "Howler" to clean her room! Annie

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  9. I love your cute but useless things! Good luck for the weekend - and ENJOY!

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  10. I love the owl it would be to my husband with love you and then see if he ever finds it !

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  11. I'd write to my oldest daughter (she's 24). She's making some choices we think are not right for her. She's not talking to us now. I would write a note saying we love her and ask her to come home.

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  12. My note would say "dont give up" (on love). Cute owl and the notes and bag are sweet

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  13. Love the owl! My note would be to my daughter and say "Live Brave" - so she can be brave as she makes those tough choices she coming up to.

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  14. To my new grandaughter, wishing her a wonderful life.

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  15. I would be writing a note to my friend Lillian, who is a true friend to me, My note will say T'Woo Fwends.

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  16. oh Jodie, he is adorable as usual.
    My note would probably have to be to 'whoever opened the mail pouch' it would say "Smile"

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  17. Hey Jodie, Your owl is adorable, i would give it to my soon to be six year old with a little i love you note...She's so ace!
    Cheers Leah

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  18. Hi Jodie - What a beautiful little chap. I think my week is going a bit like yours, and that I'd probably send out a note to a good fairy that says "Help! Please be kind to me". Karen

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  19. Oh that owl is too cute!! I would give it to my daughter and the message would say "I hope your Christmas is a hoot!"

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  20. I hope to drop into AQM this weekend ~ might see you there! Nic x

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  21. what a total cutie!
    I'd need to do 3, one for each of my girls with "love ya" on the note...they always get the giggles when we say that to each other.
    have fun at AQM (sad face, cos I'm gonna miss it this year!!!!)

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  22. It is not useless if it brings someone happiness :) I would write a note to my Mom. Not sure what I'd say but it would probably make me cry!

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  23. To my kind neighbour, who receives postparcels for me when i'm not at home.
    The card would just say THANKS ! The postbag itself makes clear what the 'thanks' is for...

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  24. Hi Jodie I did ask on Facebook it you think the owl would be suitable for Charlotte to make as I was thinking of making up a little kit for her for Christmas (from Santa of course!). Just let me know when you can and where can I get those creative cards. Good luck with the library move.

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  25. Stunning creations...will you share your creativity about Plastic cards with us....

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  26. Hi Miss RicRac, my note would be addressed to my best girlfriend. I would tell her how much I love her and how much better my life is with her in it. ;p

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  27. Enjoy the AQM, first time in a few years Im not going :( I would write a note to my girl to send when she is the UK next year saying miss you xx

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  28. Oooowaaaahhh Jodie! I saw that fine print!! My note would be to you. It would say 'I am hanging out for Arthur'. Is the card that big?

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  29. ooooh owl! I know lots of owl mad folk.

    I'd send one to my (adopted) niece Nim and tell her to behave or I'll slap her with a wet fish. (it's a penguin thing)

    I want Elsie's shoes.

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  30. Oh what a beautiful idea. I think I would save it until christmas then write a little cryptic note telling the boys where their presents are hidden. Wrap it up and then put it under the tree with their names on. They love a treasure trail.

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  31. I'll be making one for my Wicked Step mother, who has just been made redundant by Australia Post.

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  32. Your handmade items are so beautiful, I especially love the owl, ADORABLE!!!! I would write to my longest friend, whom I met when we were both 18 months old in playgroup, and it has been a such a LLLONNNNNNGGGGG time since we have spoken, and a card would be so much lovelier than a text message, hand written cards are keepsakes, especially these days!

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  33. i would write a note to my nan whom i nice very much, she left us approx 20 years ago. I would to tell her how much i love her and know that she is still around us everyday.

    very cute designs
    from zoe ross

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  34. Hi, I love this little guy !!! My note in his bag would say ... 'Believe' and I would send him to a friend. Thanks for the chance to win some creative cards. Cheers Sandie :)

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  35. For my daughter that loves knock knock jokes
    Knock knock
    Who's there
    Who who?
    Its an owl

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  36. Hoohoo, love the fine print! Wish I could come say hi tomoz, but it's all fancy pants and won't let me in! My note would tell me favourite little girl that I love her. Of course.

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  37. What would the two words be I wonder? More coffee? Extra staff? Massage please? Your owl is lovely. Since the gods of giveaway frown upon me, could you please tell me where I can purchase the creative cards from?

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  38. I would write to my 4-year-old grandson, who is just beginning to read. It would say: "Look Whooo's reading!"

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  39. Owl's adorable! ...

    In his mail pouch would be a teensy, weensy note to our nephew, Blake, 18, who recently lost all his hair as a result of chemo for Burkitt's lymphoma. He left college only after a few weeks into his freshman year, so the note would say, "Can't w8 2 c u." Of course it would be on school letterhead and signed by the entire flock of owls "whooo" miss Blake terribly. And I would feel all warm and fuzzy inside, pulling off such a feat.

    Elsie's so precious, too.


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  40. I'd send a note over to Australia saying "Congrats Jodie" on sewing full time and librarying not so much now, although organizing a craft room is doing the DDS somewhat? yes? Love the owl, reminds me of Hedwig from Harry Potter!

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  41. Oh,cuter than cute, that Elsie! The post owl is darling too.

    I'd write a note to my red-headed sister, far away halfway across the country and having a very rough time just now, and I'd like to put that quote from Winnie the Pooh “If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together... there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart... I'll always be with you.”

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  42. So cute! Love me some owls :) I'd make one for my baby girl and tuck in a note telling her she was worth waiting for all these years, even through the really, really hard parts.

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  43. My note needs to go to my best friend, who's birthday I missed (Sept) and now I need to get off my lazy ^%$% and make her a cool gift....I was thinking a union jack pillow till I saw your cool owl! PS are you counting the weeks til end of term and LSL kicks in? you lucky duck!

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  44. That owl is so cute! Enjoy AQM!

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  45. He is just so cute. I would write a note to put in his bag to my friend who loves owls, telling her hat a fantastic friend she is.

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  46. My note would be to my sister, just a wee, random note to say 'Hi' and that you are loved.

    Very cute Owl!

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  47. Both Elsie and your owl postie are wonderful. Elsie looks more than up to any shenanigans that Arthur will get up to! I would send a letter to my kids saying "Miss You" - for all that I'm glad whentheybhead off for a few days or weeks...I miss them like crazy!

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  48. I would have to write a note to our grandgirl. "I love you a bushel and a peck. A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck" . Or since she is just 3, maybe I will just embroider her initial R and a heart.

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  51. i love your comment in brackets! would that be something russian ending in off?

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  52. I'd be writing a note to you, sayin.....Miss You

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  53. Very cute little owl postie!

    My note would be to my teenaged niece saying 'see you soon,'

    Enjoy AQM, more importantly enjoy uninterrupted time in your sewing space after that!

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  54. My brother in law just got married last weekend, and my new sister in law just loves owls. I'd make her a pair so the newlyweds could exchange love notes to one another.... You new creations are cute and as filled with personality as ever.

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  55. I would totally write to Harry Potter asking if he could teach me a few spells to make life a bit easier :)

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  56. Oh, I love this little owl. He would be a great way to share a kind word when my tween is having an angst filled day without being all mom-in-your-face about it.

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  57. I would love to send a message to Mia! Such a sweet owl!
    Evin5 at aol dot com

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  58. Owl wood like to send a message to Ben my new grandson since owls have been chosen to be his loyal friends..

    Sheila in California for Ben in Washington DC

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  59. Owl wood like to send a message to Ben my new grandson since owls have been chosen to be his loyal friends..

    Sheila in California for Ben in Washington DC

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  60. Liebe Jodie, super! Du machst wunderschöne Werke, wauw! Wurde mich sehr auf deinem Besuch auf meine Kreativen Seite freuen! Ich liebe es kreativ zu sein und habe seit kurzem zwei Online Shops für alle Bastelfreunde geöffnet. Die Waren sind mit viel liebe zum Kreativität ausgesucht. Meine Familie unterstutzt mich dabei! Schaue mal einfach vorbei, wenn du magst. Falls du meinem Online Banner auf deinem Blog zeigen möchtest, bekommst du ein schönes Dankeschön meinerseits! Viele liebe Grüße von Creativchen.

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  61. I hope the AQM went really well! I love your new owl! Locket xxx

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  62. I love this little fellow. A
    Enter saying 'Merry Christmas' to someone who has had a pretty tough year would definitely bring a smile to their face.

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  63. Oh, I like that owl! I'd send a message to my daughter.

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  64. I would send a note to my sis as we live miles apart in other countries.
    Lightyears ago we would write with pen and paper. It was a joy to see something in the post from her. The whole family wanted to read all the news. Nowadays we use the modern e-mail and of course I love to read it all but the joy to see the letter on the doormat is missing. And this is such a lovely owl !

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  65. Id write a note to my Judd Judd to let him know how much I apperiate and love him :)

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  66. To a special friend who has been absent from my life for some time. The letters will say, I missed you & hello again!

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  67. My note would say something like "Santa is so too real". My Sophia who is six keeps trying to tell me it's my parents but I don't believe her.

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  68. I'd write to my son and tell him I love him. I see him everday, but he would love to have a lasting reminder that I really do love him.

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  69. I would write a note to my girl who's love of the animal kingdom has recently expanded to include owls where previously she only fancied elephants.

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  70. I love your elsie. How do i get her pattern? I am in the states.... I absolutley adore her.

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Hellloooooo !!!!