Philatelic Stamp Collecting: Yes, it is cool!

If you asked me a few years ago what I thought about stamp collecting, I'd probably tell you that it was a nerdy thing to do. If you ask me now, I'd tell you that it was the coolest thing since sliced bread. It's funny how stereotypical people are about things, even me.

That's all changed now and I think stamps are so awesome. I spend my time looking out for new, different stamps. I've obtained quite a few through post card swaps and letters with my penpals. Recently I spoke to my grandma about it and she showed me her collection of First Day Covers that date all the way back to 1969. I was mesmerised. I had no idea that it could be so cool. What's even better is that they're all addressed to my grandma from my grandpa. Can you get any more romantic? If my future husband (wherever he may be) posted things to me, I'd be putty in his hands.

I thought I would show you guys my current favourite stamps that I've obtained over this year. I'm going to keep collecting and maybe sometime soon, I'm going to start collecting First Day Covers so that I can show my grandchildren and they'll know that I was the coolest person ever in 2014.

So many amazing ones! I'll do another post like this with ones I get in the future! Do you have any awesome stamps to show me? Recently I've seen Disney ones from Japan, I need to get my hands on some of those.

Filofax Pretties: Week 38

I bought a new sewing machine last week because the old one conked in. I have orders to do and it came at a bad time. It's all good now though. My new machine is a bliss to work on, it's quiet and does what it's supposed to. I don't have to fiddle with the bobbin every few stitches. It's also very pretty. I'll do a post about my new machine later this week. 

So this week is a sewing week, I'm aiming to get all of my orders done and maybe a few extras too. I don't know what's in store for this weekend. I might have work but if I don't I think I'd like to have a craft day! You're all invited! 

My list for today seems to be going well, I already have taken the photos for my blog (evidently) and my letter to Mary is almost done! 

Have you guys got any exciting plans for this week?

Filofax Pretties: Week 37

Of course I used my new Hema washi to decorate this week in my A5 and my Personal. I haven't been writing in my A5 but I will be writing in it this week because I'm all inspired and just look at how pretty it looks. 

This skinny floral washi pack from Hema is an absolute must have! Cute on so many levels!

Another Hema Haul: Washi Tape!

Hema are ticking all the boxes with their washi! I love them! I only have one small problem. This stack of washi has a negative washi with the words "Actually, in fact I really don't care"! I can't use that! Shame on you! All the rest I'm completely in love with! I'm sending the one I don't like to someone who thinks her teenager would love it! Ah teens, cynical. 

Aren't the rest all wonderful!! I really should stop buying washi now. I'm running out of space.