Going to the sales

I had a bit of free time today, between getting the car checked and a Centrelink appointment (er, sorry an appt? That would mean at 2.40pm, someone would call your name, and you would be escorted to a chair. An appt is NOT standing in the line until you get to the front, and at 2.50pm being served and told your appt will start. That is called QUEUING UP!!!!!_)

Anyway, I hit the sales - THE OP SHOP SALES (yelled out in case anyone missed it)

I specifically went for some frames to hang photos, artwork etc (and hoping I could pull a tapestry out of one- doh!)

I got these beauties, $2 each....(and a set of glass coaster I can put photo's in)

And some prints to cheer the rooms up at work. The mirror is staying in Little Miss's room,

I've been told....

Cork backed coasters- a whole set to be hammered on for purses.

Ascot Vale Vinnies had 50% off Bric a Brac, so I scored this laundry basket (minus stuff in it) for $2.50.

A cute apron for $4, I think it's PVC coated cotton, but I'll pretend it's oilcloth.

I've also been finding some nice clothes lately, especially if I ever go out out in the

evenings, they'll be perfect!

I'll wear this to work, but it a very high spilt under the front panel- may need to sew panel down, unless free undie flashes become part of the package.

I read this friends' post in envy today, but rather than get mad, I'll get even- I've booked her up for a shopping expedition next week, so we can go hunting together! It may rub off, like her luck at winning things definitely did :)

Pressies

The best part about Xmas is the pressies, right? I did pretty well with making stuff this year, but bought stuff can be just as fun.....

I'm very proud my Little Miss went to Savers to buy my gifts- the BRIGHT orange handbag, an appropriate novel, and a visit to Smiggle for a phone holder (she was hoping to buy herself something while she was there, my good friend stopped her!)

She was given these gorgeous Babushka dolls from the Russian shop

I got a couple of kids movies....for me! Mousehunt is my all time favourite, I think, and Elf is pretty funny too.

Santa delivered a few books.

I meant to do this before Xmas, but things got busy, so last night I got the pot out, added 2 packets of Rit dye, and got this amazing result.....

it's so bright I need sunglasses! It will look a treat over my cream couch, I just hope it doesn't run on it. Maybe another hot wash just to be sure.

Hmm, I can see some more dyeing happening soon, so much fun!

Re- draw

Someone is getting a very merry Xmas- My Blogtoberfest giveaway went unclaimed, so I have redrawn it.

A random number from an unknown supsect was given online....

13! The Craft Gypsy can get in touch, and her books will be mailed out.

Cheers!

Merry Christmas to all.....

There was a sewing frenzy and everything made it on time....

some unenthusiastic family members....

but a little girl led the reindeer's down with special reindeer dust....

and Santa delivered!!

Merry Christmas from Little Miss, Murray, Ace and I.

Hope your day is filled with naps, food and presents, and general appreciation of

family and friends.

Thanks for a great year of blogging!

Happy Birthday!

To our sweet, naughty, cheeky, cuddly little dog- thanks for 2 fun years!! Presents today included a rubber chicken, Smackos chew thing and a fresh bone- all promptly buried and saved for later. Wonder what he'll do with his Xmas presents?

Murray stands like this for ages- there's a dog on the other side!

Do yourself a favour

If, like me, you have put up with this for a few years....

get into this!

You won't be disappointed. Neither will the kids!

Midnight....not a sound from the pavement....

Thought I could pull an all-nighter....but not as young as I used to be. But they are all cut out, interfaced, and ready to be sewn up. How frickin' cute is this?

My First Bucket Hat!

I finally worked the pattern out, Nikki, don't worry, it was me!! Now I have to make more...and more...they are too cute! More pics of the others when the recipient has dealt them out!