Such amazing packages! The dino constellation fabric is wonderful with a great quilt too!
Then the trex in space, so cute!
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Oh I’m so glad you like it! Honestly I got so spoiled by both my swap partners this season, I was really feeling kinda guilty! You absolutely knocked it out of the park!
The notebook cover was a new thing to me; most of my crafts are just kinda stream-of-thought decorations that don’t actually have to fit onto anything, so making something that fit a specific size of notebook was intimidating, but fortunately the tutorial I found was very easy to follow, and I was so happy with how it came out. 
The hoop is based on a cross-stitch pattern I saw on @wereradletshug’s pinterest board. I just did a felt interpretation. The only space-themed fabric I had was too busy for a background, but I found a really cheap space wall hanging online that I just cut up instead. 
And I still have plenty of it left for MORE dinos in space, should I choose to make some! XD
(Love your cute sheets too, btw!)
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I received from @AuFish some awesome wonderfulness.
First is this adorable cuddly dino keychain:
Second is a paper mached pterodactyl. I appreciate that she stepped outside of her comfort zone to try a new technique:
And thirdly this little dino with it’s massive balloon animal dino on a string. I a balloon twister and appreciate all things ballooney.
Thank you for swapping with me. These pieces are so cute and fun. 
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The balloon dino is hilarious!
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That paper mache is amazing!!!
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Does the Pterry fly? Oh my gosh, how cool.
I hope to see that in the kinetic craftalong with progress pics, it is awesome!
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The paper mache dino is so cool! And I love the balloon dino, so cute 
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@aufish, the dino with the balloon dino is the cutest thing ever! I absolutely love it! It’s so personalized and I love the expression on the little guys face.
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The little guy with the balloon is magical!
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The little guy with the balloon was based on the Micropachycephalosaurus they only weigh up to 5lbs. So tiny! Thanks for the compliments.
My amazing packages from @artsycandice arrived today, but pics will have to wait for tomorrow for light. I love it so much!
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I received from @RagingSloth and I am just so happy to share her phenomenal skill!
She made a MAQ! of ankylosaurus!
Just LOOK AT THOSE COLORS! They make my heart sing.
It was really interesting to check out all the techniques she used on her (but again, look at those prints!):
Applique, quilting, embroidery. And look at the detailing on her head:
You can also see the applique outlining she did here as well. She also used the clear poly thread, which I have never been brave enough to try as many people say it’s a beast to work with, so I’ll just admire the use here.
Then she made a Fancy Brontosaurus, who is ready for Tea. She’s sporting her party skinsuit:
She also sent extras - a little smartie dino
and a raptor bag
Thank you so much, @RagingSloth! You were excellent to me! I’m sorry I didn’t send any extras - but now I know you do!
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@RagingSloth That art quilt is absolutely stunning. I love the fabrics that you picked. You’re a fabric wizard. The little party dinosaur makes my heart happy. I really want to go to that party.
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Omg @AuFish all three of those pieces are so darn cute! The flapping mobile looks sooo cool and perfect to hang from the ceiling of an eclectic study, and the tiny baby with its huge balloon is making my heart squee!
Meanwhile, @RagingSloth, that quilt! So gorgeous! I am amazed by all you talented quilters on this site!! And the tea-time dino looks absolutely fabulous.
This is shaping up to be one of my all time favorite galleries!
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How hilarious is fancy brontosaurus! lol
The quilt is something else…all the little details and techniques…and the fabrics…just beautiful work!
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@JoyfulClover @RagingSloth, What an exquisite ankylosaurus artist quilt! Such beautiful fabrics.
I’ve been squeaking like Flipper 
since opening this package from @artsycandice!
First, a beautifully painted pair of ornaments that are brightening up my kitchen at the moment.
Such cute expressions and awesome detail!
One of my family’s favorite dinosaurs is actually a webcomic, Sheldon the Tiny Dinosaur he wears an acorn cap and has many adventures. Add in the fact that we have spaghetti almost constantly and you can understand how spot on this hoop is.
As soon as I showed it to Hubs, he ran off to hang it.
Thank you so very much @artsycandice, it is perfect!
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@artsycandice - this package is utterly precious (and I don’t use that word often). The triceratops is beyond adorable, and little Sheldon has quite a meal ahead of him! Well done!
I think I actually squealed as well…at least the cats thought I did…they came running to see what was going on! 
The expressions are so not Jarassic Park dino expressions!
And the little bitty one…beautiful work!
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@artsycandice Those little ornaments are simply adorable!!! I love how happy and content they look. That hoop is super cool too. I like how you used a textured background. The texture on the spaghetti and little Sheldon is gorgeous too. Your stitching is immaculate!!!
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