tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280203582024-03-14T18:46:26.921+11:00Pocket Carnival - Handmade in MelbournePocket Carnival loves party supplies, greeting cards, paper straws, and fun things. Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.comBlogger667125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-47320334507276461812014-04-30T15:40:00.002+10:002014-04-30T15:40:57.551+10:00Free Colouring Sheets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pocket Carnival's come a long way, baby. From selling hand-felted purses way back in 2006, to the current range of greeting cards and party supplies I sell now, there's been a lot of innovation, illustration and hard work.<br />
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Being one with difficulties letting go, I didn't want to let my old illustrations just disappear, so decided to turn some of the ones I no longer sell or use into <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/colouring.html" target="_blank">free downloadable colouring sheets</a>.<br />
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My 2 + 4 year old nieces have carefully pre-tested them for you and they get 4 crayon-covered cute little thumbs up.<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/colouring.html" target="_blank">Download them here</a>; feel free to share, but of course please do not sell these images, and always acknowledge Pocket Carnival as the source.<br />
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Thanks!!! PennyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-5253479167669993122014-02-26T08:30:00.000+11:002014-02-26T08:30:02.237+11:00Glitter Tape!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What's better than regular tape? Need a hint? <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36" target="_blank">Glitter tape</a>!<br />
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Glitter tape is <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36" target="_blank">new to the Pocket Carnival store</a> - it's a thick sticky tape, you cut off as much tape as you need, peel off the adhesive backing and stick away!<br />
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There's <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36" target="_blank">lots of different colours</a> - so far I've been using it to package Pocket Carnival orders, decorate envelopes and padded mailers, and glitter up birthday gifts. <br />
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Stay tuned for a couple of fun projects!<br />
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And get yo' glitter <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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(PS: check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PocketCarnival" target="_blank">Pocket Carnival on Facebook</a>!) Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-73428103651547300222014-02-12T12:51:00.002+11:002014-02-12T12:51:51.622+11:00The Crazy Plant Lady<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since moving houses 6 months ago, into a much lighter, brighter, newer, fresher & warmer home (I love it!) I've developed a full-blown obsession with indoor plants. What started with just 1 (I dug up a fern from my old house and chucked it in a pot) has turned into many. There are so many virtues to indoor plants I could go on about, but I love them for 3 main reasons: they add a visual freshness to my home, they purify the air, and there are so many types to collect and trends to watch.<br />
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In the background you can also see the vintage map that Chris and I had printed onto canvas and then stretched onto a frame - it took us awhile to decide upon artwork to go next to our kitchen (or indoor plant) table, but I love this one. This map is from 1744 and I love that entire sections of the world are mere guesses, that Australia was as yet uninhabited by the West.<br />
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The biggest trend of the moment is the beautiful Fiddle Leaf Fig (ficus lyrata). You may have seen them on design blogs, in rooms on tv shows, or in magazines. I purchased one as a birthday gift to myself from <a href="http://gardenworld.com.au/" target="_blank"><i>Gardenworld</i></a>, plus I was gifted one by my mum. Lucky!<br />
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So far they're going really well, as with the majority of indoor plants I keep them in a sunny spot (but not direct sun), water them once per week, and watch them grow.<br />
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Something I'm not 100% sure about still is airplants. How do these things work? Magic? This one now sits on my bedside table.<br />
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I gave Chris this beautiful little vintage moon globe for Christmas (I think inside a lot of us adults is still a childhood fascination with the moon and astronauts).<br />
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Check current developments as my plants grow, leaf by leaf, <a href="http://instagram.com/pocketcarnival" target="_blank">on Instagram</a>.<br />
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And visit my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/PocketCarnival/indoor-plants/" target="_blank">Pinterest for Indoor Plant</a> info & tips!Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-89994524051494145072014-01-24T14:43:00.006+11:002014-01-24T15:09:20.354+11:00Rainy Day Sale.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's raining, and chilly. (Not that I'm complaining after the heatwave-that-struck-Melbourne). But, because it's FINALLY raining, let's have a rainy day sale.<br />
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From now, until 27th January, <b>get 25% off your entire order</b> (excluding postage) by entering the code '<b>rainy</b>' at checkout.<br />
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Valid in the <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/" target="_blank">main Pocket Carnival store</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">on Etsy</a> (where all our sale stuff now is).<br />
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Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-91230379668024357152014-01-12T11:45:00.000+11:002014-01-12T11:45:00.017+11:00New Paper Straws!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=369" target="_blank">Green & Yellow Mix Pack </a><br />
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Lots of new mix packs and a couple of other new colours of paper straws!<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=381" target="_blank">Airmail Stripe</a><br />
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Use these at the party for your friend who's going overseas!<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=370" target="_blank">Red White & Blue Mix Pack</a><br />
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Love this one - for all your Australiana / Americana / Bon Voyage requirements!<br />
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This pack is just pretty. Rosy pale pink, and some gold too - for weddings, ladies night, birthdays or baby showers. My favourite.Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-35831078824488630672014-01-01T17:19:00.003+11:002014-01-01T17:19:54.616+11:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May your year ahead be positive, and may all your wishes come true!<br />
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(Unless your wish is for a unicorn, like my niece. I'm afraid she may be out of luck.)<br />
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Have a great day! Whatever you may be doing, wherever you may be, and however you celebrate, or not celebrate, hope you have a lovely day.<br />
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xx PennyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-45533214803791248732013-12-18T09:00:00.000+11:002013-12-18T09:00:05.776+11:00Behind the Scenes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are just a few of the images I've shared on <a href="http://instagram.com/pocketcarnival#" target="_blank">Instagram</a> lately.<br />
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Above is an order I packaged up for a lovely customer of <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=331" target="_blank">pastel paper straws</a> and <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=41" target="_blank">baker's twine</a>. This was a lovely one to send out!<br />
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New baker's twine photography session - these new colours are <i>slowly</i> being added to the online store - I've had a few queries (in particular from brides to be!) about some of the pastel colours - most of them are <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival?section_id=5210703" target="_blank">available on Etsy</a> right now!<br />
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Gift wrapping for another customer - I do love a good session of gift wrap (provided it's not at 1am on Christmas morning, must be organised this year) and I'm always extremely pleased to offer a free gift wrapping service for any online order. You can be guaranteed it will involve <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=41" target="_blank">twine</a>, washi, and <a href="http://www.lovemae.com.au/wrapping-paper.html" target="_blank">Love Mae gift wrap</a>.<br />
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And finally - my Christmas decorating at home is minimalist yet oh-so-kitsch and very on trend, essentially due to the fact that the only person who buys me Christmas decorations is my mum. This year Chris and I have a very tropical tree.<br />
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xx Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-46629836437736633102013-12-16T09:00:00.000+11:002013-12-16T09:00:04.585+11:00Christmas Shipping Deadline<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello! Missing some cheer from your Christmas this year? Please don't fear, Pocket Carnival is here!<br />
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Just letting you know that the postage deadline for orders within Australia is Monday 16th - please note that orders mailed after this time will probably arrive before the 25th but no promises. So, make your orders Monday 16th, and we'll mail them off Tuesday morning, just like Santa.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Shop on Etsy</a>.<br />
<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/" target="_blank">Shop the Pocket Carnival store</a>. <br />
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x PennyPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-64986559370235518342013-12-11T18:43:00.003+11:002013-12-11T18:43:37.873+11:00Teal, Grey & Peach Wishlist.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Phew! Christmas is almost here, and maybe you've finished shopping early (like me) and need a gift for yourself, or maybe you haven't even started shopping and are looking for some calming inspiration. Here are a few things currently on my wishlist....<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.asunnyafternoon.com/product/tea-towel-dots" target="_blank"><i>Tea Towel : Dots</i></a> by A Sunny Afternoon Co.<br />
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2. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/129152936/a3-abstract-modern-danish-art-print?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"><i>Circles 2 Art Print</i></a> by Ammiki.<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.bakersroyale.com/cakes/pumpkin-spice-cake/" target="_blank"><i>Pumpkin Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting</i></a> by Bakers Royale.<br />
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4. <a href="https://thefamilylovetree.com.au/_whats-new/mint-bamboo-medium-basket" target="_blank"><i>Mint Bamboo Medium Basket</i></a> from The Family Love Tree.<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.madebymosey.com/shop/tassel-dreamer-ink-sm/" target="_blank"><i>Tassel Dreamer - Ink</i></a>: collaboration between Made by Mosey, Ouchflower & Fable Folk.<br />
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6. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/169718555/linen-brushstrokes-pillow-13-x-13-in?ref=af_circ_favitem&atr_uid=12550" target="_blank"><i>Linen Brushstrokes Pillow Cover</i></a> by Cotton & Flax.Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-80478502633176601642013-12-05T14:41:00.001+11:002013-12-05T14:41:04.953+11:00Hey there, Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=360" target="_blank">Cherry Red Baker's Twine</a>.<br />
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It's December! When did that happen? Apparently 4 days ago. There are lots of Pocket Carnival Christmas products to get you in the mood. Jingle Bells!<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=353" target="_blank">25 Paper Straws - Christmas Mix Pack</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=354" target="_blank">Greeting Cards - Christmas Pack #2</a>.<br />
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(All also <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">available on Etsy</a>!) Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-15686937551381733972013-11-26T11:46:00.003+11:002013-11-26T11:46:57.120+11:00Gift Wrapping<br />
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Lately I've had a lot of birthdays and parties in my life - lots of kids parties to go to, lots of friends and family turning one year older. I do love a good party, and now that I've turned into an extremely organised gift buyer I love giving gifts! The ones above were wrapped with <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_37" target="_blank">Pocket Carnival gift tags, twine</a> & <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2" target="_blank">greeting cards</a>, and <a href="http://www.lovemae.com.au/wrapping-paper.html" target="_blank">Love Mae gift wrap</a>.<br />
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It's always nice to have a little themed stash of supplies on hand!<br />
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Again, wrapped with <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_37" target="_blank">Pocket Carnival gift tag, twine</a> & <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2" target="_blank">greeting card</a>, and <a href="http://www.lovemae.com.au/wrapping-paper.html" target="_blank">Love Mae gift wrap</a>.<br />
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Wrapping supplies <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">also available on Etsy</a>! Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-16803515609535776892013-11-09T09:00:00.000+11:002013-11-09T09:00:02.104+11:00Green, White & Metallic Inspiration.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYefpzNu1qspRpAOGLWCPBecb0miZuSj1cvnvAhwRMzF2UBKj6QquCox_p4OdjUbO6Y1Mcd1zMqzXrntX9Dck5y72Y7UH2bGhGkx2WkzRFYwX7oR7sskBc_wCWfsMnbSBt70UM/s1600/pocketcarnival-greengoldwhite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYefpzNu1qspRpAOGLWCPBecb0miZuSj1cvnvAhwRMzF2UBKj6QquCox_p4OdjUbO6Y1Mcd1zMqzXrntX9Dck5y72Y7UH2bGhGkx2WkzRFYwX7oR7sskBc_wCWfsMnbSBt70UM/s1600/pocketcarnival-greengoldwhite.jpg" /></a><br />
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My new indoor plant obsession (just call me the crazy indoor plant lady) is starting to influence my design tastes. Since Chris and I had a massive possession purge when we moved house recently, I'm finding myself attracted to clean bright spaces, fresh indoor plants, natural fibers and vintage style metallics.I think there's definitely something to be recommended for interior styling that encompasses handmade, vintage, op shopped / thrifted, and a few special designer pieces. These are a few of my top picks!<br />
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1. Fiddle leaf fig in a vintage planter on <a href="http://christiechase.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/309fiddle-leaf-fig.html" target="_blank">Christie Chase's blog</a> - this is pretty much perfect. I love these plants.<br />
2. <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=344" target="_blank"><i>Paper Straws - Gold & Silver Mix Pack</i></a> from Pocket Carnival - yes I love my paper straws, and I think all of us, kids & adults, enjoy things that shimmer & shine!<br />
3. <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-kitchen/A20113130.jsp" target="_blank"><i>Verdant Canister</i></a> from Anthropologie - for my tea collection.<br />
4. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/168224885/long-gold-earrings-brass-earrings-brass?ref=related-0" target="_blank"><i>Golden Brass Earrings</i></a> by Moira K Lime - just love.<br />
5. <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2012/12/31/lemon-herb-cauliflower-bean-dip.html" target="_blank"><i>Lemon Herb Cauliflower Bean Dip</i></a> by Edible Perspective - I mean, colour matching your food to your interior decor isn't going too far is it? And this sounds delicious.<br />
6. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/163165386/square-fox-green-palm-outdoor-pouf?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"><i>Green Palm Outdoor Ottoman</i></a> by Square Fox Designs - how beautiful is this fabric? And indoor / outdoor furniture is great (plus this won't scratch floorboards!)<br />
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For more inspiration, take a look at <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/PocketCarnival/pins/" target="_blank">the Pocket Carnival Pinterest</a>!Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-21394851032953098992013-11-04T08:00:00.000+11:002013-11-04T08:00:04.723+11:00New Patterned Cards.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_35&products_id=340" target="_blank"><i>Greeting Card - Moroccan Tile</i></a>.</div>
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Sometimes I'll be working on, say, Christmas cards, and inexplicably get completely sidetracked and start designing some other sort of card. Which can be good when it results in cards I really like!<br />
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I've been spending far too much time <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/PocketCarnival/pattern/" target="_blank">on Pinterest</a> lately (which doesn't help with the procrastination), but it's great inspiration. Especially lately I'm drawn to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/PocketCarnival/pattern/" target="_blank">patchwork quilt patterns</a>. <br />
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<a href="http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2011/07/quilt-wind.html" target="_blank">Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew</a>. <br />
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The card below, <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_35&products_id=341" target="_blank"><i>Positive Blue & Green</i></a>, is definitely inspired by the simple pattern that can be achieved by patchworking squares of fabric in a great pattern creating plus signs. Love it.<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_35&products_id=341" target="_blank"><i>Greeting Card - Positive Blue & Green</i></a>.Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-13126986183898595572013-10-16T22:09:00.000+11:002013-10-16T22:47:05.863+11:00Vegan Choc Chip Pumpkin Spice Muffins.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Usually I tune out Halloween & Thanksgiving while procrastinating on the Internet - neither of these get much of a look-in in Australia. However, I realised, just today, I've been missing out. Missing out on pumpkin based sweets, to be precise. <a href="http://otherprettythings.com/" target="_blank">Cheray</a> told me she'd made Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Muffins which sounded AMAZING. So I did a little Googling and blog-reading and found <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/09/vegan-chocolate-chip-pumpkin-muffins.html" target="_blank">this recipe on Averie Cooks</a>. I did a little tinkering and adjusted to ingredients I have, and these are literally the most amazing muffins I've ever eaten. Go make some.<br />
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<b>Vegan Choc Chip Pumpkin Spice Muffins (based on <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/09/vegan-chocolate-chip-pumpkin-muffins.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a> by Averie Cooks). </b><br />
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<b>Ingredients.</b><br />
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1 & 1/4 cups plain flour<br />
2 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
pinch salt<br />
1/2 cup caster sugar (or your fave sugar replacer)<br />
1 cup pumpkin puree (see below)<br />
1/3 cup olive oil<br />
1/4 cup milk (use soy, almond, cow or anything!)<br />
1 tablespoon treacle<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
100 grams chocolate chips (I used chopped up 70% Lindt) <br />
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Preheat oven to 190C.
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Mix the flour, baking powder, spices and salt.<br />
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, pumpkin, oil, milk, treacle and vanilla.<br />
Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Add the chocolate chips.<br />
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Spoon the muffin batter into 12 muffin cups. <br />
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Bake at 190C for approx 20 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<b>Pumpkin puree.</b><br />
I used 1/4 of a large pumpkin, and followed <a href="http://chefinyou.com/2009/10/pumpkin-puree-recipe/" target="_blank">these instructions on Chef In You</a>.<br />
Remove the seeds and any of the stringy pulpy stuff around the seeds.<br />
Chop the pumpkin into 3 or 4 large pieces. <br />
Put into a baking dish and bake, covered, for approx 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is lovely and soft.<br />
Remove the peel and blend in a food processor with a splash of water.<br />
It's important to roast the pumpkin covered as the steam will help the pumpkin soften.Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-36317433074126635932013-10-10T16:24:00.004+11:002013-10-10T16:25:29.700+11:00Pinterest Wishlist: Lavender & Teal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The past few weeks I've been using <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/PocketCarnival/pins/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> as a motivation & inspiration tool - setting myself small time limits (10-15 minutes) to read blogs and websites and pin things I love. It makes me feel inspired, and it's great to then go <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/PocketCarnival/pins/" target="_blank">look at my Pinterest</a> to see what the recurrent themes, colours and motifs are. And voila - this week has been a pastel coloured yum-fest.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/163350326/imaginative-rain-sweater?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"><i>Imaginative Rain Sweater</i></a> by Shili Confetti.<br />
2. <a href="http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/black-rice-kale-aubergine-pilaf/" target="_blank"><i>Black Rice, Kale & Aubergine Pilaf</i></a> by Green Kitchen Stories.<br />
3. <a href="http://society6.com/SchatziBrown/Pina-Colada-Pastel_Print" target="_blank"><i>Pina Colada Pastel</i></a> by Schatzi Brown.<br />
4. <a href="https://thefamilylovetree.com.au/_chairs/love-chair/love-chair-mint" target="_blank"><i>Love Chair Mint</i></a> from The Family Love Tree.<br />
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If you use Pinterest leave a link in the comments so I can visit! Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-67726242346457856392013-10-01T15:25:00.000+10:002013-10-01T15:31:44.842+10:00Afternoon Cocktail Party + Strawberry Mojito Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago my buddy <a href="http://otherprettythings.com/" target="_blank">Cheray</a> and I organised a little tiny photoshoot so we could take photographs for her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/iloveyouagain" target="_blank"><i>I Love You Again Vintage</i></a> label, and get in the spirit of some fun Spring party ideas. </div>
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And really, it was a pretty great idea! Well done to us. I took care of the catering and Cheray took care of the killer vintage outfits, and we had fun with friends. You can <a href="http://otherprettythings.com/and-thats-a-wrap/" target="_blank">take a peek at Cheray's blog</a> for more photos and to contact her. I think all the outfits will be available for sale soon!<br />
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Ingredients (per serve)<br />
2 strawberries<br />
1/4 teaspoon sugar (or more to taste) <br />
1 spring mint (at least 6 leaves)<br />
1/4 fresh lime<br />
1 shot white rum (I used Bacardi)<br />
soda water<br />
ice<br />
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This is one of the easiest cocktails around. First you need to macerate the strawberries by smooshing them with your fingers and sprinkling the sugar on top - after a couple of minutes the sugar will start breaking down the strawberry leaving you with a little puddle of jammy goodness.<br />
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Then simply layer the ingredients in the glass. Add some ice, chuck in the macerated strawberries, squeeze the lime juice in and add the squeezed lime too, tear up some mint, and then pour the rum over. Then top with soda water.<br />
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And I'll finish with this, just because it's fun try out a bunch of vintage clothes and do some silly poses and post the photos online.<br />
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I've never been a good breakfast person. I know it's the most important meal of the day, but I'm just not a toast or cornflake kinda girl. Breakfast smoothies I do love however, they're easy, take less than 5 minutes to make, drink, and wash the dishes, and are delicious. And healthy. Enjoy! (The paper straws are the <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=330" target="_blank">Spring Stripe Mix Pack</a>!)<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
1 quite ripe banana<br />
1 cup almond milk (or your favourite milk) <br />
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder (or to taste) <br />
1 teaspoon tahini<br />
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Pop the milk & banana in your blender and whizz up for a few seconds. Next add the tahini and cacao, then blend until smooth! (If your banana is a good ripeness level it'll already be pretty soft,
if it's still a bit hard I like to squash it a little before popping it
in to make sure it blends properly. Also if it's underripe you may want
to add a sweetener like honey or agave.)<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">Notes:</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;">I love this drink because to me it's just as satisfying as a chocolate shake, however you don't get the crazy sugar buzz and crash.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;">The health benefits are great too - bananas are a great source of carbohydrate and protein, they're low GI and contain lots of great vitamins. They're fantastic for being filling and helping you feel full for longer.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;">Raw cacao can easily be substituted for regular cocoa powder, however raw cacao has more antioxidants than regular cocoa! I use <a href="https://lovingearth.net/product-groups/2/raw-cacao-products" target="_blank"><i>Loving Earth</i> brand</a>.</span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;">The tahini I add because it gives a great silky smoothness to the shake, kinda how chocolate syrup does in a regular milkshake. It's an optional extra, but I think it works really well.
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<br />Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-65467072811316058982013-09-24T07:30:00.000+10:002013-09-24T07:30:00.896+10:00Paper Straws!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=338" target="_blank"><i>Paper Straws - Hot Pink Stripe </i></a></span><br />
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I'm pretty excited about the new paper straws available right now in the Pocket Carnival store. You probably already know that every drink looks better with a paper straw in it, and tastes so much more delicious! <br />
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L - R: <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=331" target="_blank"><i>Pastel Stripe Paper Straw Mix Pack</i></a>, <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=313" target="_blank"><i>Hey Baby! Greeting Card 3-Pack</i></a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/161058234/bakers-twine-roll-100m-choose-your?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank"><i>Cotton Baker's Twine</i></a>. <br />
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There are some bold & bright paper straws destined for your next cocktail, and some pastel packs that I reckon would be fun for mocktails at a baby shower, or post-school milkshakes.<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=40&products_id=337" target="_blank"><i>25 Paper Straws - Teal Blue Stripe</i></a><br />
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Enjoy! We can't guarantee they'll make your drink taste nicer, but we absolutely can guarantee paper straws will make it prettier!<br />
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Stay tuned for a couple of delicious recipes you can pop those straws into and slurp away at. <br />
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Hooray, it's a sale! Just because there's heaps of new stock (including the amazing paper straws pictured) and because <i>everybody</i> loves a sale!<br />
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Get 20% off everything (including sale stock) in the <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store" target="_blank">Pocket Carnival online store</a> with the code <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>ilovespring</b></span> - valid until 1st October.Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-1944071813794894092013-09-17T13:30:00.000+10:002013-09-17T13:30:16.297+10:00New: Gift Tags!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_37" target="_blank"><i>Pocket Carnival Gift Tags</i></a> in Pink. </span><br />
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I've been creating various types of gift tags for a long while - one of my favourite designs were the <a href="http://pocketcarnival.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/my-creative-space-so-many-things.html">Christmas tags</a> I made back in 2010.<br />
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I definitely love design that utilises simple geometric pattern & repetition. I also wanted to create some stationery and gift tags using only 1 colour per tag as that way it's SO MUCH EASIER to use with your favourite gift wrap, or to work into a festive colour scheme.<br />
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So I'm pleased to present the new Pocket Carnival gift tags in 12 different styles & colours! Hope you like them!<br />
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<a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=311" target="_blank"><i>Hey Baby! Yellow</i></a><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=311" target="_blank"><i> - Greeting Card</i></a>, plus <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_37&products_id=314" target="_blank"><i>Ziggy Gift Tags: Yellow</i></a>.
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Gift Tags are available in the <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4_37" target="_blank">Pocket Carnival Online Store</a>, or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival" target="_blank">on Etsy</a>.</span>Pennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-26646150561180510872013-09-13T10:15:00.000+10:002013-09-13T10:15:00.348+10:00Candy & Cocktail Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://www.boutiqueaffairs.com.au/our-creations/boutique-dessert-tables/item/22-tropical-spa-party.html" target="_blank"><i>Tropical Spa Party</i></a> - created & styled by <a href="http://www.boutiqueaffairs.com.au/" target="_blank">Boutique Affairs</a>. </span><br />
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The weather in Melbourne is (slowly) warming up, the days are getting longer, Summer seems just around the corner, and I'm feeling like celebrating, just a little! You may have noticed things are changing a wee bit around Pocket Carnival - slowly I'm adding a few party supplies to our store, and planning all kinds of fun ways to use them. <br />
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The above is styled by <a href="http://www.boutiqueaffairs.com.au/" target="_blank">Boutique Affairs</a>, a Melbourne based events company. Too good to eat?<br />
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<a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2013/06/12/geometric-wedding-inspiration/" target="_blank"><i>Geometric Wedding Inspiration</i></a> featured on 100 Layer Cake.<br />
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I've also been spending a bit of time around the Internet and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pennyeager/parties/" target="_blank">on Pinterest</a> looking for both party inspiration and photography inspiration. There are so many amazing blogs (in particular wedding blogs) creating beautiful photoshoots to highlight amazing products and businesses - how amazing are the little geometric cakes, above, by <a href="http://www.elysiarootcakes.com/gallery" target="_blank">Elysia Root Cakes</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/life-tastes-better-with-sprinkles" target="_blank"><i>Ice Cream Sundae Bar</i></a> created by Eat Drink Chic.<br />
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Having moved house in the past couple of months I'm also interested in more permanent party displays at home. This <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/life-tastes-better-with-sprinkles" target="_blank">Ice Cream Sundae Bar</a> now permanently resides in the Eat Drink Chic home - I reckon a Smoothie Bar could be fun too!<br />
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Of course all these candy & cocktail bar ideas are just for fun - something as small as a couple of cupcakes on a vintage plate next to a vase of lavender from the garden is just enough to make your afternoon, I reckon!<br />
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Stay tuned for some Pocket Carnival party inspiration. xxPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-25132077965775963442013-09-11T09:30:00.000+10:002013-09-13T10:05:45.889+10:00Hey Baby!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999;"><a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=313" target="_blank"><i>Hey Baby! Greeting Card 3 Pack</i></a></span><br />
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Designing baby cards is such a fun & special job, having a newborn baby is one of the most exciting things that can ever happen to a person and it's so nice to think that my cards are just a tiny little part of that.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=311" target="_blank"><i>Hey Baby! Yellow</i></a></span><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=311" target="_blank"><i> - Greeting Card</i></a>, plus <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_37&products_id=314" target="_blank"><i>Ziggy Gift Tags: Yellow</i></a>.</span><br />
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I actually designed two versions of the yellow & blue cards, it's so interesting to see which designs get the best feedback and try and understand why that is so. Definitely the vintage toy theme is a big part of these cards.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_33&products_id=310" target="_blank"><i>Hey Baby! Pink - Greeting Card</i></a></span><br />
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My favourite is the pink card. I want that bunny.<br />
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Buy: <a href="http://pocketcarnival.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_33" target="_blank">Pocket Carnival Online</a>, or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival?section_id=7348975" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. <br />
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(P.S. you can <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PocketCarnival?section_id=5785309" target="_blank">grab the sample version</a> of the blue & yellow cards at 50% off in the Pocket Carnival Etsy store.)<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/124106018/" target="_blank"><i>Vintage Wooden Toy Train</i></a> - from Vintage Ekho </span></div>
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Currently I'm working on a few new baby card illustrations. I love designing baby cards, I think as we get older and our friends start having babies we become a little nostalgic for our own childhood, and gaining inspiration from vintage toys is so much fun. </div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/160666140/" target="_blank"><i>Vintage Wooden Toy Rabbit</i></a> - from Teresa Tudor</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/160983753" target="_blank"><i>Kay Bojesen Teak Bear</i></a> - from Junk House</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i><a href="http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2012/08/play-with-your-food-project-vintage-toy-cookies/" target="_blank">Vintage Toy Cookies</a></i> - by Sugarbelle</span><br />
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Love these. Actual edible cookies inspired by vintage toys. Too pretty to eat!<br />
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Check out my <a href="http://pinterest.com/pennyeager/vintage-toys/" target="_blank">Vintage Toy Pinterest</a> for more! xxPennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12342156788487840179noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28020358.post-72278170782025062062013-08-23T22:01:00.003+10:002013-08-23T22:01:27.074+10:0050% off sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Things around here are having a little reboot, and a sale to clear some older stock is part of that! All Pocket Carnival textile products (purses and baby bibs) are now 50% off.<br />
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Run, don't walk!<br />
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