Snickerdoodlin' Journal

Blog Hop Party..... Drumroll please...

2011-12-19T10:05:00.006+11:00

WOW!! so many blogs have been visited... that was a whirlwind of fun!! So many gifts that will be sent to their new homes...Santa is going to be busy. I hope you have all had a wonderful time hopping around the world, admiring gorgeous quilting creations, meeting up with new friends and places and having fun!

Help us to CONGRATULATE our Quilting Gallery Blog Hop Party winner...

.... LEANNE ....

on winning a copy of SANTA'S GOT COMPANY

Leanne wrote:
I'm just learning how to do redwork and Christmas patterns are really getting me motivated. Thanks for being a part of the blog hop. Love the name of your blog. I love Snickerdoodles.

** LeAnne... if you can email me with your mailing details.. I can get your pattern out to you. I've sent an email but if you don't get it... you can find my email by clicking under my profile picture... Ü

Thank you for all the wonderful new and old friends for visiting us during your blog hop party journey. I'm thankful that there are so many wonderful and talented quilters and crafters that make up this wonderful community. I thank each and every one who has visited my little home for your wonderful generosity, kind comments and encouragement. You are what encourages us as designers to create for you.

I wish you and your beautiful families a wonderful festive season filled with joy, hope, and peace!

Take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creative stitches & inspiration.

RESULTS:

Quilt Gallery Blog Hop Party... Closed

2011-12-09T16:29:00.007+11:00

......well.........good golly, it has been a while, hasn't it!! It's that time of year when all those cutey elves have you working your tail off in festive happiness (or is that madness!!). What better way to catch up with everyone than start with a BLOG HOP PARTY...

One of my gorgeous Canadian friends - Michele of the Quilting Gallery is hosting one of the largest QUILTING BLOG HOPS that I've ever seen and I'm so proud to have my humble little home... Snickerdoodle Dreams (& our blog) join in the fun and festivities... please won't you join us.

I can't think of a better way to start the party and Festive Season than giving away one of my Snickerdoodle Dreams Christmas patterns to one lucky Snickerdoodle friend

Santa's Got Company

HOW TO WIN THIS GORGEOUS PATTERN??
That's easy - simply leave a comment - please leave some love & thanks you's to be entered for this beautiful gift. As budding designer's, we love designing for you and appreciate all the love and kindness given back to us in return.

Winners will be posted at the end of the party December 18th.
International Friends are most welcome to participate
Please make sure that you are contactable via email... otherwise make sure to check back at the end of our Blog Party to see if you are the lucky pattern winner!!

We love being inspired & creative - not only with quilting but also using mixed art media and scrapbooking. We hope you will find plenty of Snickerdoodlin’ gorgeousness to keep you busy in fabric and stitches. You can find more of our patterns on our secure store website - we look forward to having you with us::

SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

Click => BLOG PARTY for the full list of Blog Party participants...

take care - have a fabulous day filled with creative stitches & inspiration

Looking for a S/Dreams Creative Team...

2011-07-07T16:16:00.005+10:00

Snickerdoodle Dreams
is looking for a wonderful team of five (5)

CREATIVE ARTISTES
to create paper, card or scrappin' magic with
our range of S/Dreams Digital Stamps...

::REQUIREMENTS::
=> Design 2 ~ 4 projects per month using our Digital Stamps
=> Post your finished projects to your Blog, FB, etc
=> Be an active part of our team
=> Use your CREATIVITY & have FUN

You will have complete free access to all our
S/Dreams Digital Stamps

::HOW TO APPLY::
1. Download the free SD Digital Stamp (click the image below - add the free image to the shopping cart)
2. Using your creativity and the free SD Digital Stamp send a photo of your finished project to us

plus...

3. Your Name and Email
4. Link to your gallery/blog or You Tube (bonus)
5. Would you like to make video's of your work/projects using our stamps?
6. What's your favourite medium when using Digital Stamps? Copics, Paints, Prisma Pencils, Distress Inks, Digital Colouring, etc

admin@snickerdoodledreams.com

Call Closes:: July 30

We will announce the Snickerdoodle Dreams Creative Team:: August 1

Australian and International people are most welcome to apply. If you have any questions... please don't hesitate to email us...

We can't wait to see what you create with our Digital Stamps...

Sydney Quilt & Craft Show 2011

2011-06-21T16:30:00.002+10:00

It's that time of year again....something that is a must event on the calendar list...something that I must attend.... a girl's got to have a day of utter indulgence and immenrse herself in all things quilty & crafty. There's nothing better than a day spent amongst fabulous quilts... loads of delicious fabrics, crafty goodness, more delicious fabric and spending money... I'm sure that the c/card doesn't want to miss out... LOL!!

A total day of quilty therapy & indulgence... BRING ON SATURDAY....

Snickerdoodlin' Stitchin' Crew 2011/2012

2011-06-02T12:27:00.004+10:00

Hi Snickerdoodle Dreams Friends...

We are so thrilled to introduce our current Snickerdoodlin' Stitchin' Crew program at Snickerdoodle Dreams.

Theme: SNOW FRIENDS
$15.00 p/year

Snickerdoodlin' Stitchin' Crew 2011/12 -- commencing June 15th

BONUS::
All orders placed before JUNE 15 will receive a BONUS stitchin' Snow Friend outline in their June download... place your order today

"Snickerdoodlin' Stitchin' Crew" is a subscription program, where you receive a stitching design (b/w) outline each month. Our theme for the 2011/12 period will be based on SNOW FRIENDS. We look forward to having the pleasure of your company on our creative journey.

Click ==> Snickerdoodlin' Stitchin' Crew 2011/12
for more information and purchasing details... thank you Ü

If you have any questions... please don't hesitate to ==> Contact Us

take care... have a beautiful day filled with creativity & inspiration

Our Winning - Scrappin' Diva is...

2011-05-10T12:57:00.003+10:00

For all those scrappin' diva's out there... help us to CONGRATULATE our Artsy Addicts Blog Hop winner.....

SUE C

Sue... can you pm/email me your address details & I'll send you the Fabric Embossed Birdcage that was taught in our technique...

I want to thank all the wonderful scrappin' divas out there who not only visited us during the blog hop but also left some beautiful comments on our blog. It was my pleasure to be able to bring you something new to your scrapbooking projects. I'm looking forward to more blog hops down the track...

If you happen to use our technique... send us a photo of your completed project. We'd love to post it here and show off your amazing works.

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creativity & inspiration

hugs
xoox

Techniques Blog Hop by Artsy Addicts

2011-04-29T15:19:00.010+10:00

Did you have fun with Angee Lee Butler??

As you can see... it's all about TECHNIQUES.... techniques to make your scrappin' & artsy life more enriched. You will learn new ideas/techniques to add to your current scrappin' projects or find ways to make the techniques you already know and love that much simpler. It's all about learning and sharing our wonderful crafting life. Let's continue your Techniques Journey...

What technique will Snickerdoodle Dreams be sharing?
FABRIC EMBOSSING... We have a 2 part video for you to enjoy!

Part 1:

Part 2

WINNING THIS GIFT:
For all those scrappin' diva's out there... please leave some love & kindness in the comments box below, for a chance to win this beautiful embossed background. As designer's, we love designing & sharing our techniques with you and appreciate all the love and kindness given back to us in return. xoxo

We will draw a winner: May 9

REQUIREMENTS LIST::
1. Diecut (we have used a Tim Holtz Bird Cage, any shape is fine to use that fits the chipboard dimensions. For other shapes - simply adjust the chipboard size)
2. (2) chipboards pieces: (1) 5"(h) x 4½" (w) and (1) 5½" (h) x 3½" (w)
3. (2) Fabric pieces ½" larger than your chipboard
4. Scissors or a Rotary Cutter
5. Embossing Stylus Tool or similar
6. Glue Spreading Tool (optional only)
7. PVA Glue or Tacky Adhesive

Next up in the Artsy Addicts: Techniques Blog Hop is...... Stephanie Gradski of THE TATTERED ROSE

take care... have a gorgeous day filled with creativity & inspiration

Artsy Additcs: Techniques Blog Hop

2011-04-28T13:01:00.004+10:00

Can You Feel the Excitement??

I love blog hops and now Snickerdoodle Dreams is participating in the Artsy Addicts: Technique Blog Hop starting April 29.

As you can see... it's all about TECHNIQUES.... techniques to make your scrappin' & artsy life more enriched. You will learn new ideas/techniques to add to your current scrappin' projects or find ways to make the techniques you already know and love that much simpler. It's all about learning and sharing our wonderful crafting life.

What technique will Snickerdoodle Dreams be sharing?

Hop back April 29th for a technique that will add something special to your projects...

ps: Someone will also have the chance to receive the technique project we will be sharing... don't forget to drop by, learn something new and most of all HAVE FUN!!

Artsy Tiles for Reece's Rainbow Charity Drive

2011-04-12T16:54:00.006+10:00

Hi Snickerdoodle Friends...

what a creative few days I've had with scraps and paper.... this time not with fabric - that's for another day... This was for a very special project hosted by Marion Smith of A Piece of Craft

Marion asked us do create 4" x 4" tiles (not the cermaic kind... hehe) and create art... send them to her and she will be putting collages of all the tiles sent in up for auction... with all proceeds going to Reece's Rainbow - Special Needs Orphan Charity.

Here are my 4x4 artsy tiles. Scrapbooking is very new to me but I had such a wonderful couple of days playing with these tiles, using up scraps, I didn't by a thing (amazing!!!) > There was lots of re-arranging and moving pieces around until I was happy with each. The first tile took me 4 hrs.... would you believe the next 3 only 2 hrs... I was more confident by then... LOL!!

ENJOY! the preview & I hope you're inspired to create some artsy tiles for these wonderful children who make dreams come true...

All you need is a little time, paper scraps, embellishments... please make some tiles for this cause... its a RAK that will make you happy, happy, happy. More info can be found by viewing the video below:

Marion's Video::

S/Dreams: Paper Bag Swap 2011

2011-04-06T16:40:00.002+10:00

Hi Snickerdoodle Dreams Friends...

I invite you all to have FUN & participate in a most CREATIVE SWAP hosted by Snickerdoodle Dreams - Community.

Full Registration Details, Swap Information & Due Dates can be found by clicking our Group link::

http://snickerdoodledreams.ning.com/group/sdreamspaperbagswap2011

ps: you need to be a member of S/Dreams Community to participate. Membership is free.

Just a quick overview of what the swap is....

PAPER BAG SWAP::
The following items must be included in your paper bag:

2 fat quarters - 1x background & 1 x Co-ordinating Fabric
1 skein of DMC embroidery thread - to match

Then GET CREATIVE by adding extra bits 'n' pieces to your paper bag.

Items such as: buttons, lace, charms, ribbon, ric rac, bells, beads, flowers, scrapbook papers/embellishments etc. It's up to you what extra's you add to your paper bag for your partner to create with.

1. The bolded items (above) must be used in some way in the project you make for your partner...
2. Left over bits 'n' pieces from your paper bag will be added to your partners stash!
3. You may be assigned a partner who may be a scrapbooker or a quilter/stitcher (or both)... don't be scared...
4. The AIM..... is to handcraft something that you love creating for your partner and vise versa... in return you'll have a new handcrafted goodie that you may not be able to do yourself....

The paper bag and it's yummy contents are then sent to your swap partner. It is their task to make a hand crafted project using the items inside the paper bag. At the same time you will receive a paper bag of items from your swap partner, and you have to also make a hand craft project.

1. You are allowed to add extra fabric or bits from your own stash to complete your project, but you must use the items that were sent to you in some way.
2. Once your handmade item is finished, it is then sent back to your swap partner.
3. International Friends are more than welcome to participate....

If you have any questions... don't hesitate to email us:
admin@snickerdoodledreams.com
Subject: S/Dreams Paper Bag Swap Query

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creativity & inspiration

hugs
Darlene

A Mother's Love...

2011-04-06T16:33:00.003+10:00

A Perfect gift to give that special lady in our lives for birthdays, just because "I ❤ You" days & utterly gorgeous for that special day ~ Mother's Day

If you have a patchwork store & wish to carry "A Mother's Dream" or any of the gorgeous range of Snickerdoodle Dream patterns, please contact me:

admin@snickerdoodledreams.com
subject: Snickerdoodle Dreams Wholesale Enquiries

Can't find our Snickerdoodle Dreams pattern in a Patchwork store near you... visit us at... Snickerdoodle Dreams

take care... have a gorgeous day filled with creative stitches & inspiration

hugs
Darlene

Winners... What's Your Perfect Day Out?

2011-03-02T12:41:00.005+11:00

Hi Snickerdoodle Friends...

Help us to CONGRATULATE our following (2) winners....

^ A ^NGEL

^A^ngel said... My perfect day out is always the ones I get with my family laughing and enjoying each other...and if I can throw a bit of sewing in that mix ...great!! Thanks Darlene for the opportunity to win...The raggedy angel is too cute!!

and our second winner... PATTI

Patti said...
My favourite day out would be spent with our three grandchildren and taking them to a theme park suitable for ages 18months to 10 years where they would all have a great time and I would have a great time just watching them. I love spending time with my grandchildren. Then in the evening after a day out I would relax by either quilting or stitching and having a really great time by myself with my DH upstairs doing what he loves best which is watching TV. So everyone would be happy including me.

Thank youto everyone for sharing all of the wonderful way to spend a perfect day. They have been such a delight to read.

More giveaways can be found at Snickerdoodle Dreams Community

Take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creative stitches & inspiration.

What's Your Perfect Day Out?

2011-02-22T16:51:00.003+11:00

Is it by the beach soaking up the sun's warmth?
A trip up into the gorgeous mountains & country side enjoying the beautiful vistas that nature provides us?
Maybe it's just being at home - comfortable & relaxed with a great book, favourite drink & a stitchery project in hand!!

Now that sounds pretty good to me also - I'd love to hear what a Perfect Day out entails for you....

Miz Raggedy Angel loves nothing better than enjoying all of natures pleasures on her Perfect Day. Enjoy the beauty of nature all day long...

We have 2 copies of this delightful wallhanging/coffee table runner to giveaway....so please leave your little story here by Feb 28th...

You can also find this gorgeous applique pattern at our Snickerdoodle Dreams website...

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creative stitches & inspiration

Full of Sugar & Calories...yummy

2011-02-22T16:44:00.001+11:00

There are just days when you need a sugar hit! Some yummy goodness while stitching/crafting the day away. LOL!!! well despite the fact that this slice is full of sugar & fat molecules...don't let that stop you from trying this absolutely yummy slice...

Ok here's the ingredients list:

1 pkt of Marie biscuits (plain biscuits)
1 x 250g Cadbury Caramello Chocolate (or whatever flavour - peppermint's great)
125g butter
1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk (approximately 200g)

What to do:

1. Crush the whole pkt of biscuits finely
2. Melt butter & chocolate together over low heat
3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk & melted chocolate mixture on the crushed biscuits
4. Mix well
5. Line a slice tray with baking paper
6. Put mixture into tray and even out
7. Place in fridge until slice has hardened
8. serve

Watch out!!! this is oh so yummy and you won't be able to stop at one...hehe.

Take care & ENJOY!!

Snickerdoodle Dreams - Crafting Community...

2011-02-17T16:29:00.004+11:00

Oh boy have we been having FUN over at our Community these past few days... Have you noticed and changes?

If you've popped in... of course you have noticed. We have been playing with new features & making changes at our Snickerdoodle Dreams Crafting Community...Don't you just love the new background template... it's vintage gorgeous and chic! We look forward to having you stop by and see the new changes and some new additions to our crafting community!

Click to join: Snickerdoodle Dreams Community

Here's little sneaky peek...

A Creative Life... Our Journey completed...

2011-02-17T16:26:00.003+11:00

A Creative Life - BOM program

The beautiful blocks that have made up this inspirational journey... it's never to late to start your A Creative Life journey... we look forward to having you with us

Available now at: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

A Creative Life - DREAM, CREATE, INSPIRE

2011-02-17T16:21:00.004+11:00

February (month 9) brings you...

A life filled with Dreams, Creativity & Inspiration

Available now at: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

Our January Bonus Album... a beautiful mini filled with inspirational quotes to fill our December pocket block

A Creative Life - LOVE

2011-01-20T14:32:00.002+11:00

January (Month 8) brings you...

plenty of love...

For you see, each day I love you more
Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow
~ Rosemonde Gerard

Available now at: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

Happy New Year to all our Friends...

2011-01-01T12:16:00.003+11:00

WOW!! a New Year has begun! Sydney rocked the New Year in with style, pizzazz, partying and plenty of spectacular fireworks. I believe nobody does New Years as good as Sydney... but I'm biased... hehe

What's on our drawing board for today... a relaxing day. A spot of reading and I have just started fossicking through my fabrics, bits and pieces, pulled out my sketch book and am working on a sweet new design... I love this part of designing!! It always makes me happy.

There's loads of New Year inspiration and mojo floating around... I hope some of it wings it's way into your day. I hope your New Year - no matter where you are in the world, starts out filled with creativity & inspiration.

take care - have a beautiful day

Friendship Mini Album...

2010-12-21T12:05:00.004+11:00

My first video that I made using iMovie & photo's of my first mini album for my wonderful friend on her birthday! I had the song "halo" by Beyonce but didn't think I could use it so... it's just a little light on background ambience... hehe

You'll be able to catch up (even subscribe...) with everything quilty, scrappin' & crafty on our YouTube channel - Snickerdoodle Dreams

Credits:
One Page Binding/Fold technique: Elsa of... Just A Few Designs

- Sullivan's International "Wedding Collection"
- Paper Craft Designer (papers, envelope, tags, embellishments, pearl gems, rub ons, glitter letters/stickers) - J9931
- Prima (Frosty Rose Lollipop)
- Handmade Charm
- Ribbons & Fibres
- Kaisercraft (pearl flourish, "Friends" rub ons & stamps)
- Glimmer Mist (creme de chocolat)
- Book Text
- Green Tara (flower)
- Bo Bunny ("friends to the end" stickers)
- Bella (journalling cards)
- K & Company (layered accents
- Cristina Rae ("florentine" edge cutter)
- Tim Holtz (distressed ink "frayed burlap")
- Miscellaneous Items from Stash (butterfly, wings, swirly paper clip, paper flowers)

Have Santa's elves kept me busy?

2010-12-16T06:14:00.005+11:00

...........well.........good golly, it has been a while, hasn't it!! It's that time of year when all those cutey elves have you working your tail off in festive happiness (or is that madness!!). There is lots to catch up. I couldn't let Christmas pass without sharing a Christmas Keepsake with all our Snickerdoodle friends near & far!!

It's our traditions that make this whole Festive season come alive with magic & wonder. It's a time to share, our gifts, but most importantly - love, laughter, joy, hope & cherished memories with our family & friends!!

Let me share a little Christmas tale, one of my favourites with you all.

"The Night Before Christmas"
by: Clement Clarke Moore

'Twas the night before Christmas, & all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In the hope that Saint Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds.
While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.
And Mama in her kerchief, & I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap;

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew in a flash,
Tore open the shutters & threw up the sash.

The moon on the breat of the new-fallen snow
Gave the luster of midday to objects below.
When what to my wondring eyes should appear
But a miniature sleigh & eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old friver so lively & quick,
I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled & shouted & called them by name:

"Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer! Now, Vixen!
On, comet! On, Cupid! On, Doner! On, Blitzen!
to the top of the porch, to the top of the wall1
Now, dash away! dash away! dash away all!"

As dry leaves before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
So up to the housetop the coursers they flew
With the sleigh full of toys, & Saint Nicholas, too.

And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof
The prancing & pawing of each tiny hoof.
As I drew in my head, & was turning around,
Down the chimney Saint Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes & soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes - how they twinkled! His dimples, how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry;
His droll little mouth was drawn up in a bow,
And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held in his teeth,
And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath.
He was chubby & plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.

A wink of his eye & a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
he spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings - then turned with a jerk,

And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle;

But I heard him exclaim 'ere he drove out of sight,
"MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, & TO ALL A GOODNIGHT!"

Have a wonderful Christmas full of joy & whimsical wishes!!

ps: Part of this wonderful story... can be found in a delightful stitchery - The Night Before.... by Cinderberry Stitches. Spend some time with a needle & thread... stitch this gorgeous stitchery during your Christmas break... it'll be ready for Christmas in July & the next festive season. It's available at Bee Sew Whimsical

The Night Before...
design by: Cinderberry Stitches

A Creative Life - GIFT

2010-12-16T06:09:00.002+11:00

December (month 7) brings you...

a pocket of ??? - what could it be...

... as a Bonus...in Jan 2011, not only will you be getting January's block but we will be creating a beautiful mini album that will tuck inside this gorgeous pocket

The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Available now at: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

This is what our A Creative Life - journey is looking like at the moment. We're nearing the end...

take care... have a beautiful day filled with creativity and inspiration

A Creative Life - BELIEVE

2010-12-16T06:07:00.001+11:00

Our November (month 6) block brings you...

a whole lot of buttons...

Believe deep down in your heart that you’re destined to do great things
~ Joe Paterno

Available now at: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

A Creative Life - BE

2010-12-16T06:03:00.002+11:00

Our October (month 5) block brings you...

wooden embellishments/photo transferring/layering and something handmade...

Be Daring
Be Different
Be Impractical
Be Anything that will asset integrity of purpose & imaginative vision against the play-it-safers,the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.
~ Cecil Beaton

Available now at: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

A Creative Life - September

2010-10-03T18:12:00.004+11:00

September (month 4) brings you...

a little grunge and image/photo transferring

I am seeking
I am striving
I am in it with all my heart
~ Vincent Van Gogh

A Creative Life -mini BOM program
Available now at: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS

Our Creative Journey so far...

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creativity & inspiration

A Creative Life - DISCOVER (August)

2010-08-19T10:42:00.003+10:00

We've just released the next block in our "A Creative Life" journey - DISCOVER. It's all about adding creative dimension... and learning to...

"Each day you discover more and more beautiful things"
~ Monet

Available now at: Snickerdoodle Dreams

ps: it's never to late to start your A Creative Life journey... We look forward to having you with us on our creative journey...

A CREATIVE LIFE... our journey so far...

Santa's Got Company...

2010-08-08T18:13:00.004+10:00

Christmas! must be on it's way!

Don't you just love the feeling that Christmas is just around the corner... that busy time of year as we start making our handmade gifts for family and friends.

Bonus:
Purchase Santa's Got Company during August and we will add Santa's On His Way absolutely FREE

Here is our newly released Christmas Stitching...

Santa's Got Company
$12.00
(click preview for purchasing details)

Don't you just love this gorgeous guy? Santa and his Christmas buddies are getting all the toys ready just in time for Christmas. With Christmas just around the corner - here is another prim stitchin' project that's so easy and quick to put together...

Here's a preview of Santa's On His Way... FREE, when you purchase Santa's Got Company

Eclectic... Shabby... New Digital Collections

2010-08-08T17:54:00.009+10:00

This month we have some wonderful new digital temptations for your scrapbooking layouts, paper crafting and also adding some digital pizzazz to your Twitter accounts and iPhone/iTouch... Let your imagination take you places with the versatility of our whimsical, prim and country collections!

We have more new digital/graphic collections planned and can't wait to release them to you all... Please ENJOY your wanderings around our new online store... we welcome you with open arms into our creative home

Deep Blue Sea
$5.00
(click preview for purchasing details)

Shabby Baby
$5.00
(click preview for purchasing details)

Shabby Baby - It's A Girl (add on)
$3.00
(click preview for purchasing details)

Shabby Baby - It's A Boy (add on)
$3.00
(click preview for purchasing details)

Shabby Baby - iPhone Pizzazz
$4.00
(click preview for purchasing details)

Shabby Baby - Twitter Pizzazz
$3.00
(click preview for purchasing details)

Birdsong Lullabies (available now...)

2010-06-14T10:57:00.007+10:00

Birdsong Lullabies
designer: Heather Paige
$5.00
Click preview/text link for purchasing information... thank you

Let your imagination take you places with the versatility of our whimsical collections. Birdsong Lullabies is our brand new release... filled with beautiful mellow papers, uplifting images of birds and faded flowers... adorn your layouts and altered art/hybrid projects with this uplifting collection.

This beautiful collection would look perfect on some altered art ATC's with some uplifting and inspirational quotes...

Here's a beautiful video preview of Birdsong Lullabies - available now

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creativity & inspiration

A Creative Life - BOM (available now)

2010-06-03T10:33:00.004+10:00

WOW!! it's finally here...

We are so thrilled and proud to release 2 awesome (& totally creative) new programs to our "Stitchin' Corner" at Snickerdoodle Dreams. Let me introduce you to a very exciting project that's near and dear to my heart...

A Creative Life - commencing June 15
Our very first Snickerdoodle Dreams - BOM mystery program!!

Combining beautiful fabrics, mixed art media/embellishments, inspirational words/quotes & monthly challenges to get you creatively thinking

Click: A Creative Life
for purchasing information plus a downloadable PDF Summary explaining this program.

A Creative Life - block 2 (preview)

Take care... we look forward to having the pleasure of your company on our creative journey.

Snickerdoodlin' Stitching Crew - Available Now

2010-06-03T10:13:00.005+10:00

“Snickerdoodlin’ Stitchin’ Crew” is a subscription program, where you receive a stitching design outline (black/white) each month.

With this design, your creativity & inspiration - you get to make your own projects. They could be in the form of a snuggly cushion, a gorgeous wall hanging or save each block and when you have enough stitching blocks completed - make a quilt.

Click: Snickerdoodlin' Stitchin' Crew
for purchasing information plus a downloadable PDF Summary explaining this program.

We look forward to having the pleasure of your company on our creative journey.

Countdown... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

2010-05-27T14:17:00.003+10:00

Exciting news is about to be released about our very first Snickerdoodle Dreams - BOM mystery program!!

I want to share, truly, because, it's been so hard to keep such exciting news a secret... but hey... it's only 5 short days away, so I'll be extra patient and keep my sweet lips sealed until then.

It's being announced June 1st... mark your diaries

Plus there will also be another exciting Snickerdoodle Dreams program for all us stitchers out there... more news about this June 1st. June is shaping up to bring lots of wonderful creativity & inspiration!

take care - have a gorgeous creative day!!

When gorgeousness arrives...

2010-05-18T16:04:00.005+10:00

What a beautiful way to start the day... with the arrival of a much awaited parcel from Michelle May (The Raspberry Rabbits). I ordered a couple of patterns from Michelle plus made some enquiries into a particular item she uses for her small wall hangings...

This is what turns up bright & early...

minus the yummy, individually wrapped raspberry chocolate - well it's like this, hubby thought eating the chocolate for breakfast was more important than the goodies I received... so it was quickly consumed before I had a chance to take a photo - LOL!!

Hasn't Michelle got some delicious patterns... you need to check out her website:: The Raspberry Rabbits

Now this little beauty, I can't wait to use on a project very, very soon. (sorry for the fuzzy wuzziness...)

Wonder what beautiful project will feature this gorgeous hanger. I'll be starting one of those beautiful stitcheries also as a birthday gift for my MIL...

take care... wishing you a beautiful day filled with creative stitches & inspiration

Digital Collections:: new releases...

2010-05-18T10:10:00.003+10:00

A little love, hope and joy to fill your world... a gorgeous mini collection for you to play with. Let your imagination take you places with the versatility of our whimsical, digital scrapbook collections.

Hope::
$4.00
(click text link for purchasing details)

We have more new releases planned and exciting happening's just round the corner. There is an air of excitement filling Snickerdoodle Dreams -- all will be revealed very soon...

Until then... please ENJOY your wanderings around our new online store...

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creativity & inspiration

A Cool Project ~ coming soon...

2010-05-13T10:29:00.007+10:00

Working the details out on a cool mystery project for Snickerdoodle Dreams to start up in June 2010... we can't wait to announce more details -- some snickerdoodlin' teasing is always FUN!!

Know this... it's exciting, totally creative, filled with inspiration and.... so you've got to wait a teensy bit more... (my fingers are busy finishin' the sample)

Keep your eyes peeled at our:

FB fan page
Snickerdoodle Dreams (our new home)
S/Dreams Crafting Community and our blog of course... hehe -- it won't be long before all is revealed...

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creativity & inspiration

Happy Mother's Day...

2010-05-09T10:18:00.003+10:00

I want to wish all our Snickerdoodle Dreams members a most wonderful HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. It's for all mothers across the world & especially for my dearest friends both here in Australia & across the seas.

Being a mum is so special and precious. It's that special bond that I have with my daughter Ashlei. She's 15, and growing up so very fast - but still we both treasure mummy & daughter days - shopping, crafting, studying, coffee treats, hugs & kisses. I love you, babe.

You can't forget the special bonds a mother holds with her son. I know I have a special bond with my son Matthew who's 12...we are really close ~ he's the young guy that is ultra affectionate, loves to cuddle his mummy no matter what time of day. He's her helper when Daddy's at work, her protector (well he tries hard...hehe), he's my darlin' boy ~ Matthew. I Love you both so very much

To make Mother's Day that extra special... this year my 18th wedding anniversary falls on Mother's Day - how much can a girl get spoilt... we'll have to see what the day will bring... hehe.

Paper, paper and more paper...

2010-05-02T17:06:00.002+10:00

So the sewing and stitches got set aside for a couple of hours...

LOL!!! Now this exercise is a recycling project at its very best!! Slightly messy - the newspaper ink gets all over your hands. Lucky for the baby wipes... and some yummy smelling mango/pomegranite hand soap!

Now I said RE-CYCLING didn't I.... You're turning something that is practically in every house each day... that mainly brings sadness, scandals and tragedy (it is the news afterall) and turning something sad into something that is GORGEOUS, totally CREATIVE and utterly INSPIRATIONAL and uniquely CHIC.

Ash and I spent part of our afternoon tearing up newspaper into (9" x 9" - lg) and (7" x 7" - med) squares.... then gluing them together. OK... so it's going to be a long, not really fascinating process at the start... but like all good things it only gets better. Now we've got the beginnings of our project underway.

I can see the funny looks (and you thought I couldn't see you via Ms Mac... LOL!!) - thinking what are those girls up to??

It's the beginning of a special mummy/daughter craftin' adventure -- we're makin' ART JOURNALS. I can't say much about mine at the moment because it's going towards a very special project that co-ordinates with another project but as it progresses I'll slip in some sneek peaks for y'all. Just a hint - it's going to combine lots of different art mediums... well that's my plan... plans normally go astray.

Ashlei on the other hand... she does Visual & Creative Arts at school and she's practicing some arty techniques for her classes, etc. She's going to be making (3) at the same time. GO GIRLIE!!! She'll be working on bits 'n' pieces of each as the inspirational mood strikes her - you've got to remember she's a teenager... What are her themes: music, fashion and I'm sure I heard the word GLEE mentioned somewhere also...

Hopefully, if my little creative inspiration goes well... I might make another for Ashlei about her favourite actress - Audrey Hepburn!

Recycling is wonderful. There are so many everyday items that we can find around the home or even someone's considered "junk" - that with a little creativity and a whole lot of inspiration can be turned into something new that pleases our eye!

What piece of "junk" have you re-cycled into something new, creative & inspirational?

please share with us a photo or leave a comment - we'd love to see what you've been up to when the creative mood strikes...

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creative stitches & inspiration

The Whimsical Honeypot - May 2010

2010-05-02T10:32:00.003+10:00

For our latest Forum Newsletter... click the following...

THE WHIMSICAL HONEYPOT - May 2010
Guest Honeypot:: Michelle May (The Raspberry Rabbits)

Just what's happening in May?
It's been such a hectic month for Snickerdoodle Dreams Community... WOW!! take a deep breath... there's been lots of changes to the Community (some you probably don't even notice as they happen behind the scenes... hehe), swaps (2 swaps at a time... hehe) we need to keep you gals sew busy!! and I've been busily pottering away on my bag swap and a quilt at the same time. Now that's multi - tasking.

It's been such a wonderful time here at Snickerdoodle Dreams Community and I owe it all to you gals for your participation and fun attitudes. We are gaining new members each and everyday - so please... if you have a few moments go & WELCOME our new members.

You gals are so wonderful and such a source of friendship and inspiration... it's lifted my spirits just reading the kind words and messages over these past few weeks. It's wonderful being part of such a wonderful group of friends within this patchwork/quilting world. It's a privilege to have this community for you all and you make this a special place to visit each day. Thank you for your input & ideas as these new changes happen... we couldn't do it without you.

We are up to Block 7 in our Scrappy Quilt - Inspired Blocks quilt. If you haven't started your quilt journey or you're new to the Snickerdoodle Dreams Community - by all means please join in.

Catch up with our Guest Honeypot Designer - Michelle May (The Raspberry Rabbits). Grab her "Glad To Be Friends" stitchin', her beautiful Honeypot gift she has gifted S/Dreams members... we'd love for you to post your photos & comments within our forum newsletter. You just might inspire another member with your creative inspirations. Don't forget to say a huge thank you to Michelle for her beautiful project... I'm sure she'd love to hear from all her Snickerdoodle Dreams friends.

There's also a Dollie Swap happening - SIGNUPS/REGISTRATION closes May 15, 2010. You can find all the information in our group:: Dollmaker's Delight

Please feel free to add comments to our MAY newsletter discussions, etc - we love having you with us and participating - DON'T BE SHY!! Crafter's are such a FUN bunch of gals.

As usual, we have lots on the proverbial design/work plate... hehe! I wouldn't have it any other way. I love being inspired and creative and I hope that you also find plenty of inspiration & creative thoughts throughout our newsletter and Community during May....

...Grab a hot cuppa, sit in a comfy chair & most of all, please... be inspired to create with these patchwork &stitching treats that will tempt & delight... Browse through the Community pages... most of all -- Be tempted to kick start your creative imagination today!!

take care... have a wonderful HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. May your day be filled with creative stitches & inspiration!

Digital Collections:: new releases...

2010-05-02T10:09:00.005+10:00

I'm am so excited with the opening our our brand new, renovated website - Snickerdoodle Dreams

Snickerdoodle Dreams, brings lots of new items and goodies to delight not only the Graphic & Digital Crafters, we are so proud & pleased to introduce our complete range of brand new patchwork/quilting patterns to tempt you! We still have quite a few new goodies to add over the next few days... but there is still plenty to tempt our crafters.

This month we have some wonderful goodies in our Digital Collections::

Orange Blossom
$3.00
(click text link for purchasing details)

A Little Dirt
$3.50
(click text link for purchasing details)

We have more new releases planned and can't wait to get back into the swing of things... Please ENJOY your wanderings around our new online store...

Snickerdoodle Dreams - Wholesale Registration

2010-04-24T18:06:00.004+10:00

Wholesale Accounts are applicable to Snickerdoodle Dreams patchwork/stitching patterns only.

If you own a Patchwork/Quilting Retail Store (either online and/or brick 'n' mortar) and wish to carry the gorgeous, whimsical range of Snickerdoodle Dream patterns, we look forward to hearing from you.

You will find all our wholesale information located here::
Snickerdoodle Dreams - Wholesale Registration

We welcome both Australian and International Quilting/Patchwork Stores.

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creative stitching & inspiration

Snickerdoodle Dollie Swap 2010

2010-04-20T19:12:00.004+10:00

SIGNUPS CLOSE: May 15th, 2010
Register your swap details... thank you

SNICKERDOODLE DOLLIE SWAP - 2010
Sweet Summer Memories
I am inviting you all to have FUN & participate in our Snickerdoodle Dollie Swap hosted by Snickerdoodle Dreams member - Sue Swayngim. If you choose to participate in this Dollie Obsession... you will be given a very special friend in return...

THEME:
Sweet Summer Memories

You'll find all the Dollie Swap Information at Snickerdoodle Dreams Online Crafting Community in our Dollmaker's Delights Group

If you aren't a Member... click: SNICKERDOODLE DREAMS - REGISTER HERE

GENERAL INFORMATION::
1. Post the Snickerdoodle Dollie Swap logo on your website, personal blogs, etc announcing the Snickerdoodle Dollie Swap! The more the merrier. International Friends are more than welcome to participate.

2. You will receive your Snickerdoodle Dollie Friend on May 17, 2010

3. Your Snickerdoodle Doll is to be sent by: June 30th, 2010
(please note: when sending international goods - they can take longer to receive. Please mail early!!)

4. A list of participants will be added daily... if you don't see your name -- please contact me. We can't have someone miss out on a special handmade doll

5. We welcome your participation in our Dollmaker's Delights Group - please... don't be shy!

6. Only register if you have completed previous swaps or if you are able to commit to making this deadline... Ü

We look forward to having you join us on another Snickerdoodle Dreams Swap endeavour!!

A Mother's Dream...

2010-04-16T12:56:00.006+10:00

With Mother's Day fast approaching (where does time fly??)... what are you planning to handmake this year?

I'd like to share with you, one of my most favourite designs of all and one that will surely be loved by any Mum.

A Mother's Dream
finished size: 18" x 18"
(pattern only)

Add this gorgeous cushion & it's bonus diary/journal cover to your Mother's Day gift list. Perfect for birthdays, just because I Love You & even for that special occasion - Mother's Day...

Flannel Flower Delight...

2010-04-16T12:35:00.005+10:00

Rich brown soil to plant and grow...
Lush green grass to tickle my toes...
Sprinkles of blue water to kiss the earth...
Colourful delights that please my eyes...
author: Darlene Carroll

Doesn't that just sound delightful to the ears?

It's how I describe the latest design I'm working on for Snickerdoodle Dreams... rows of gorgeous squares using soft, dusty pastel colours with pretty flowers to form a garden maze.

I took a step away from cotton this time and am using flannels and chenille... so yummy to work with even if bits of fluffy cream bits float all over my table... hehe

Just to tempt you with a sneek peak of this yummy quilt... here's some colourful delights that please the eye...

It's time to head back to stitching table...

take care - have a gorgeous day filled with creative stitches & inspiration

Snickerdoodle Dreams - Our Patterns

2010-04-14T21:47:00.002+10:00

Ok... am just wading my way through my ever growing to-do-list... but just want to let everyone know that I've added a beautiful pictorial preview of our patterns.

If you take a peek at the bottom toolbar you'll see - SDreams Pattern Gallery - this opens up a beautiful gallery showcasing our designs.

WHIMSICAL & PRIMITIVE temptations for you to put together... Based on the graphical designs of Heather Paige and Darlene Carroll... Projects that are perfect for a framed treasure, stunning wall hangings, comfy cushions or snuggled under the warmth of a handmade quilt. What better way to spend the day ~ in a comfy chair with a needle, thread & your favourite project in hand.

This is just a tempting start... there are so many more patterns/quilts in various stages of completion (from the drawing board to the pattern writing stage) just waiting to find their way to you... so much gorgeousness to...

"Plant Smiles & Grow Giggles"

take care - wishing you a beautiful day filled with creativity & inspiration

Welcome Home... Snickerdoodle Dreams...

2010-04-13T22:51:00.002+10:00

First, to all our loyal friends, customers and community members - WELCOME HOME! It's taken a little time, we are now on a brand new secure server, with a new host and a new shopping system = major renovations. We thank you for your patience and understanding - it's very appreciated.

Snickerdoodle Dreams, is the new design home of (Bee Sew Whimsical/Snickerdoodle Dreams) bringing lots of new items and goodies to delight not only the graphic & digital crafters but we are also proud to introduce our brand new range of patchwork/stitching/quilting patterns to tempt you!

We still have quite a few new goodies to add over the next few days... but there is definitely plenty to tempt our crafters.
It's our pleasure to have you with us. Please ENJOY your wanderings around our new online store.

If you have any questions - please feel free to use our store contact form.

A Lesson About Patience...

2010-04-13T22:39:00.002+10:00

March 01, 2010

Most of my break has been spent renovating. Not a real home but our new cyber home for Snickerdoodle Dreams. Let me tell you...WOW - it's just as frustrating as a real home. You have to learn about PATIENCE and even more PATIENCE!! Not everyone works when you want them to work. Oh and when things go wrong and you're asking for techno help.... well... you guessed it.... PATIENCE!!

Snickerdoodle Dreams is going to be home to our patchwork/stitching/quilting designs and graphics/digital scrapbooking.

Our store is READY... I'm just waiting to get the security settings up and running to my satisfaction... Who would have thought that something so simple and easy to install would cause the most techno complications... I thank everyone for their PATIENCE but I really feel that getting the security settings right before opening the store - is for your protection & mine.

I will let everyone know as soon as possible when the store is open.

Nearing Launch Date...

2010-04-13T22:20:00.001+10:00

January 21, 2010

Our new online home is nearly ready. Who would have thought that online renovations are just like renovations with a regular home.... LOL! Just ironing out a few more minor details before the big reveal, but you are more than welcome to see our new home page. We'll keep you updated as soon as possible about the store opening! Thank you for all your patience and understanding while I get the new Snickerdoodle Dreams site ready!

Here's a sneek peek of our brand new Snickerdoodle Dreams website... with lots of new (& old) goodies to delight not only the graphic & digital crafters, but also our stitchers/quilters...

Design Updates...

2010-04-13T22:18:00.007+10:00

December 03, 2009

Over the past few months, Snickerdoodle Dreams, our store has been through a major design update phase...with the first set of changes now starting to appear online for our customers.

With lots of new products & goodies to delight not only the graphic & digital crafters, but also our stitchers/quilters...we'll keep you up to date with the goings on as they happen... just bear with us as we complete these changes!