CrumpArt

I totally scored in regards to my birthday.

I already had my combined birthday/Christmas present (a shiny new iPod named Red Robot) from the Mister, and he also gave me the box of Tofutti Cuties (one of my favourite things). To extend the sugar rush, I received a bag of the Pashmak Fairy Floss in rose flavour that you can see at the top of this post. Every time I walked through the foodhall at work with my friends, we’d pass by this stuff and I always wanted to try it but could never justify the price. I can now say that the value for money is great, and it tastes delicious layered over mixed berries.

I got a bunch of other gifts from my party guests as well — a gift voucher to Melbourne Artist’s Supplies, an awesome t-shirt from Kym and Giz, an equally awesome handmade sketchbook from Vetti, a Stardust poster from m1k3y, some art supplies, an owl statue (from someone who didn’t get the emailed invite and had no idea that it featured owl cake!), money, a Sigur Rós CD, an IOU for a couple of books that are on order, a brooch, a cone of yarn and a bonsai tree! I wasn’t expecting people to bring anything, but I love it all — thank you!

I do have a favourite gift, though.

My new bookshelf! I’ve been planning this with my dad since before Christmas, while he was making the DVD shelf that I posted about a few weeks ago. I wanted something long and low to go in our bedroom, and this is just so perfect. I’d love it to pieces anyway, but it’s even more special because my dad made it.

We now have enough space and then some for all our books and DVDs, and I even have a couple of shelves big enough for all the few slightly oversized books in my collection.

Because my mum and dad are so awesome, and also because they accidentally left their camera at our house after the party, I made them a little case for it. Quite some time ago, Mr Crumpet accidentally felted the first pair of socks I ever made for myself in the washing machine. Sometimes these things work out for the best.

And now onto the presents for you! A couple of weeks ago I posted about the Pay It Forward dealio, and I’ve finally found some time to draw names of three commenters from a hat shoe. Michelle, Tally and Kate, please send me your addresses, and sometime it the next couple of months (I’d like it to be sooner, but I’m a realist!) I’ll send you your gifts, and then you can send some handmade goodness onto commenters from your blogs. Everyone wins!