I belong to a terrific group called Etsybloggers Street Team. A couple of months ago, we decided to do a journal swap. We could make a journal ourselves or have one made by someone else.

And then we were to fill this journal with bits and pieces of artwork, information about ourselves and things about our swap mate. Actually we were provided with a series of questions/subjects that we were to use, and what we said or did for each was up to us. There were 31 questions/subjects in all. All to be written in March.

I started by looking for someone in our group who made journals, as that’s not something I’ve ever attempted to do – I don’t work with paper products at all. I found one and had it made – I won’t show you just yet – as I don’t want to spoil the surprise for my swap mate.

And who is my swap mate? Nina from Mamas Little Treasures and Gossamer Wing Studio

#23 is to write a blog about a favorite item in your mate’s shop. Write the URL in the journal and explain why you chose it. Since this is the 31st of March – you’d think I’d be out of time. But we were able to skip around – so actually this is the last entry I need to make, and then I can ship it to Nina.

I had a really hard time deciding which item to pick from Nina’s shops, to write about.

Because I sew a lot, I love to use pin cushions – but I can tell you right away – this is not a pin cushion that I would subject to everyday use. It is way too pretty for that. This Ivory and Jade Teacup Pincushion is made using a tea cup, with rhinestones and pearls – can’t you just imagine this sitting on your dresser or vanity – just to be able to look at every day? I love the ribbon that Nina used on this!

I can’t think of a better gift that you could give someone who collects tea cups, pin cushions, pearls or just loves to sew!

Sandi