Sydney abcd meet-up Winter 2012 - the goodie bag

As promised, here are some photos from the ever-fabulous goodie bag from our abcd meet-up for art, craft and design bloggers in Sydney on Thursday night. The theme this time was 'Sharing' and we encouraged everyone to share something personal to them - from ideas to favourites to things you have made. There were must-try recipes, favourite links, taste-explosion raspberry brownies, and more.

Thank you so much to all the new friends and old that added so much to our conversation: Saffron Saffron Craig Fabrics | Sophie Scoops Design | Amy Badskirt | Kirsten Lilypad Designs | Rachel Rachel Willis Design & The Bowerbird Girl | Amanda Easy Peasy Organic (welcome to our first interstate visitor!) | Lamina Do A Bit | Helen Paper Poetry | Mel Rainbow Lane | Kate Katie Crackernuts | Caroline and Maryann Sew Together | Sarah Twice Designs | Helen ColourMeArt | Cath Bungalow Babble | Sarah Gifts Created | Lisa the red thread | Fran Très Divin | Sarah Sarah Fielke, The Last Piece | Siobhan Beaspoke Quilts | Kirsten Prints Charming | Flo Plume Au Vent | Jo Bubala | Tamara Tamara Ruicens | Sheryl Two Spoonfuls Of Sugar

A huge thank-you of course to my partner in crime Lisa (the red thread) who is the perfect co-organiser and buddy to boot. And did I mention talented? And super-stylish? Go check out her blog here. See you again in November!

Images: Steph Bond-Hutkin | Bondville

Photos of the Sydney abcd Saturday Soiree April 2012 Goodie Bag

Photos of our amazing Sydney abcd (art, craft and design bloggers) Saturday Soiree are coming soon. In the meantime, here is a look at the fabulous goodies from the ever-popular abcd goodie bag from creative souls from around Sydney (and further!):

 greeting cards from Jenn (The Blissfull Brush)

cookie from Alison (Alison Lawson Cakes)

original printed artwork from Andrea (Andrea Smith )

jellybeans from Amanda (Amanda Fuller Designs and Kaleidoscope)

 hand screen-printed fabric from Amy (Badskirt)

pillow sewing pattern from Lisa (the red thread)

paper garland from Nicola (Concrete and Honey)

greeting card and gift tag from Kate (Another Donkey Design)

chocolate from Tessa (Down That Little Lane)

printed fabric from Svenja (0049 Design  and indentitaet
 

card and fabric samples from T (Designed To A T)

card, gift tag and peg from Tara (Dudley Red Head)

sugar hearts in glass jar from Leanne (Sweet Style and Mrs A in The Cove)

magnet, postcard, sewn gift tag and tickets from Denise (grrl + dog)

 button bracelet from Steph (Over It! and MooBear Designs and The TreeHouse)

cookies from Sally (Jambo Chameleon )

softie craft panel from Saffron (Saffron Craig Design)

cookie from Melissa (Mushi & Boo and The Art of Teddy Bears)

votive candle from Kamilla (Little Originals and MOHE)

fabric brooch from Michelle (mewe)

chocolate drops from Anni (Milk and Honey Photography)

Pat and Stick's Homemade Ice Cream Co. ice cream sandwich from Steph (that's me!)

lemon butter from Robyn (Posh Nosh )

fabric keyring from Natalie (Archie & Moo and Wild Cotton Fabric)

hair clip from Deni (Free Range Living and Cheeky Chickies)

I've already consumed all the consumables, and wearing Michelle's brooch right now, and am going to use Lisa's bird pillow project for my first craft club (I don't read enough books to do a book club!) with my girlfriends.

Thank you girls for putting so much effort into making yet another amazing goodie bag.

Images: Steph Bond-Hutkin

Sydney ABCD Meetup Spring 2011 - oh the goodie bag!

Yes, the clever bloggers from the Sydney ABCD meetup on Thursday put together yet another *amazing* goodie bag full of crafty joy. Let me show you the loot from those who came along:

Brooch by Sophie (Scoops Design)

Choccie and $100 discount voucher from Amanda (Amanda Fuller Designs)

Twine, gift tags, card and envelope from Kate (Another Donkey Design)

Caramels in a lovely tin from Tessa (Down That Little Lane)

I Just Want To Play A Bit badge and handmade book from Tara (Dudley Redhead)

Pavlova recipe and "Tiara" mini Christmas bunting topper by Sasha (Faint Impressions)

Super-size matches wrapped in gorgeous paper from Melinda (Georgica Pond)

Shell necklace from Kate (Katie Crackernuts)

Stationery goodies from Tanya (Life's Little Celebrations) and handmade bookmark from Jenny (Paper Lion)

Stamps and ink pad from Kirsten (Lilypad Designs)

Honey stick from Anni (Milk & Honey Photography)

Moustache photobooth props from Steph (Modern Printables) - that's me!

Invitation and sewing kit from Kareena (MOHE)

Cute sticky note stationery from Vesna (My Little Jedi)

T-Shirt yarn sample from Steph (MooBear Designs and Over It)

Eco Deco Kit Christmas decorations from Anna and Maja (Polli)

Child's blouse sewing pattern from Roberta (Rowantree Design)

Removable wall stickers from Saffron (Saffron Craig)

Glass jar, sweets and imprinted spoon from Leanne (Mrs A In The Cove and Sweet Style) and Halloween party goodies - cupcake wrappers, balloon, ghost topper and chocolate sprinkles from Gaby (Love To Celebrate)

Heart-shaped chalkboard sign with peg from Pauline (The Party Studio and Sophisticated Yum)

Hand screen-printed greeting cards from Lisa (the red thread)

So amazing. Thanks again everyone and a special thank you to Lisa (the red thread) for co-hosting the event  - as always a pleasure to work together. Looking forward to the next event in late January 2012 - Lisa and I have something very special planned! Read more about ABCD meetups here.

Images: Steph Bond Hutkin