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Yesterday was a very, very good mail day. I received three very fun packages, two of which I’ll talk about today and one that I’ll save until tomorrow.
First, I won a contest at Craftlilly! Jennifer sent me a fun card, Beatrix Potter post-its, a fabulous princess mirror (no, you can’t have it for Kreature, Jeanne!), some of her lovely stitchmarkers, and a skein of yummy soft Malabrigo! (Click on any picture to open a new window with a much larger picture in it.) Thanks, Jennifer!
Next, my Dye-O-Rama yarn arrived, from my Dye-O-Rama pal Celtic Kelly! This was funny, because I recently (not knowing that she was my pal) sent Kelly a skein of yarn I had dyed that I knew she’d appreciate (she loves bright colors) much more than I would. Kelly sent me two New Brunswick-themed postcards, some maple syrup and maple candies, a gluten-free chocolate cake mix, two bars of lovely dark chocolate (one with espresso beans – look out, coworkers!), a candy bar that appears to be the gluten-free equivalent of a Kit Kat…
…a gorgeous handmade black cat card, a pair of Chris and Chaos stitchmarkers, and two lovely skeins of yarn in the Chaos colorway (one light, one dark). Check out the label! Hee hee. Thank you, Kelly! What a fun and very thoughtful package. I’m looking forward to knitting up that yarn and the stitchmarkers are going to make me smile every time I use them.
I did receive a third package yesterday, but this picture will have to tide you over until tomorrow:
I just popped over to check out your new space–it’s coming along 🙂 You are very brave for making the big switch; I’ve thought about it but I’ll give blogger a little more time to work the bugs out(I kind of wish they would come out with a premium service option you have to pay for with more reliability). Give Chaos a big back scratch for me 🙂
Yeah! I love fun packages, very cool. I like the stitchmarkers too, I don’t have any fun ones, just the boring plastic kind. Faith’s cat Sellie (who is big, just like Chaos) chewed through my yarn yesterday while I was knitting, and then tried to yank the knitting out of my hands by pulling on the chewed end! It reminded me of Chaos for some reason. 🙂
Wow, that is a great mail day! What fun stuff!
What wonderful goodies!! And just what has Chaos eaten??
I’m glad you like the package!
And a Chaos colorway? I love it!
Eeeew! What is that hanging out of his mouth? A mouse tail?
Lovely yarn, and what lovely extras! I do hope that was an authorised much by Chaos 🙂
So, how is it being out on your own doing the blog thing? It looks like you’re coming along great. That princess mirror cracks me up! 🙂
Oh – making us wait… you’re such a tease.
But, really, three packages in one day! LUCKY!!!
Yay! It worked! 🙂
Ooh.. I love it when fun stuff comes in the mail! Unfortunately all I get these days is bills 🙁 Whatever it is that Chaos has looks like its making him very happy.. can’t wait to see what it is!
Look at all those goodies! That card is so cute. And Chaos looks like he is really enjoying that third package. Can’t wait to see what it is.
Boy, that’s a lot of fun in one day! Boxes are the best, aren’t they?
Lovely haul… love the labels!
And what in heaven’s name is Chaos eating?
😀
Wow! LOL It was Christmas for you yesterday! I have TOTAL yarn envy. Gorgeous, gorgeous stuff!
What great packages! I love the Chaos colorway. Not to impugn Chaos’s dignity in any way, but whatever it is he’s snacking on kind of looks like it’s coming out of his nose.
The stitch markers and the card are so cute! Not to mention the princess mirror. 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you do with the Malabrigo- the color is gorgeous!
That’s a lot of fiber lovin’ in one day! And even Chaos made out. “Tasty”?
Great packages! That yarn is pretty and those labels are a riot! 🙂
It must be hard work being your mailperson. 😉
Oooh nice haul – three packages! Wow! The yarn is all gorgeous 🙂 Is Chaos eating yarn?
A great set of packages! Wow!
Such great yarns and gifts! The little card and yarn wrapper are great touches :o) Can’t wait to see what Chaos is chomping on now – looks like a black tail from something?… hmm, curious!
Wow, great mail days! 🙂
What a fun bunch of goodies!
Jennifer’s stitchmarkers are awesome.
Have you taken to chanting “Mirror, mirror on the wall…….”? Just checking.
Uh oh. It looks like Chaos has developed a taste for yarn.
I love your new little blog home!!
Oh, now that’s a good mail day. I really like the Chaos yarn, the stitch markers, and the card. I’m not sure I want to know what’s hanging out of Chaos’ mouth though. 🙂
I’m just glad whatever it is near Chaos’ mouth is “ingoing” and not “outcoming” otherwise I’m sure you would have posted a picture of that!!
Nice treats and yes I know you have to give to get!!
What a great mail day!! I’m afraid to ask what Chaos has gotten into this time! 🙂
Pretty — and so exciting! Did Chaos help you unwrap his gift? Or was that not really something meant for him? (oh, wait — that would be MY cat who claims stuff he has no right to!)
what a great haul! You must have been dancing all around the house. – and it looks like even Chaos got into enjoying your goodies.. oh my.
Whatever the third package was, it looks as if Chaos, loved it. 🙂
Gwen
The mail does bring goodies! Which is always a good thing (uh, to coin a phrase…). What is Chaos chomping on?!
Lucky you, what a great mail day. I love all your packages, great wool and all the cute little extras. What has Chaos got in his mouth???
Wow, great packages! I love the matching Chaos yarn and stitch markers, how clever of Kelly. And how very sweet to have a colorway named after such a nice kitty. Hope he never runs out of red mice to play with.
Are you a Beatrix Potter Fan? And if so, have you found Susan Whittig Alberts’ new series featuring her. Titles: The Tale of Hilltop Farm; The Tale of Holly How, and a new one due any day now. I love the idea of the post-its.
Oooooh, Malabrigo! Isn’t it the most heavenly stuff?
And lucky you, that is some nice dyed yarn!
Oh how sweet, that package was from Kelly. Love the Chaos colorway too! 🙂
Awesome packages! : )