Monday, August 24, 2009

Big weekend

Last night ended a big weekend for us- swimming, a market, a birthday party, a sleepover, then dog training and a sleepover at our house. No, it's not Christmas in July, just three matching placemats so there are no fights!

Very busy kids


Hama beads for the bigger girls

Murray was not impressed when he got home and the new rules were sticking! He's working for every bite of food at the moment, I can see a difference overnight! He's just resisting change!


Friday, August 21, 2009

My Creative Space

A day late- but my creative mind is a bit different to my creative space this week! So much happening, and so many things to sew....never enough hours!



With more things to get ready for my market onslaught, a new printer was needed- they really do just curl up and die, don't they?


And the fabric- new designs for the pencil rolls- mine are multi-coloured, will fit 22 or so pencils, and a newbie- but only seen at the next market and not blogged yet. Shhh, Secret Squirrel.....

Monday, August 17, 2009

A new idea

Another fun (but demented) kind of day, looking after this little rascal. He gave me mt first mini-tanty, very cute, but a sign of things to come, I'm sure!

He's right in to helping, so we got a bit of tidying done, he helped with a few blocks of his b'day quilt (it's a surprise for mummy, really, he couldn't care less!)
And I had an idea....a new product for me, to have at this months Yarraville market, on soon.


But the best fun was doing this- I wonder, who cleans execs keyboards when they spill a drink on it? Maybe they get new ones! I just hope I got them all back on the right way.


New stuff

This is the frame that started the whole cleanup! It fell off the wall and the glass broke, and the room was so messy I couldn't find all the pieces. There, my secret is out and I feel better for it.


So seeing as I got a minute for about $20, I decided to recycle...



into a new earring/necklace holder (haven't filled it up yet). It may need to hung, though, the cat would have knocking it over.



and it coordinates so well with the rest of my DIY decorations.


I also put these cork mats to good use (well, I think so anyway). Moving wardrobes out and more space in the study has meant blank walls with old paint


Voila! A cork notice board.


Anyone else recycling stuff? It's good fun.




Saturday, August 15, 2009

A good find

Cleaning up can definately be rewarding! Forgot I had this, and found it again today- may make a new cover, and a pressing ham to go with it.

Speaking of cleaning up, it is going slowly...very slowly. I make myself do an hour a night after child is in bed, and as much during the day as I can. This chick has kept me inspired- ahh, a chenille room! Well done, Selina!
Remember this little baby? He's now a cute 5mth old, so I had to make him a pressie....

some new little shoes! They won't fit him for long, but they'll look cute while they do!

Thursday, August 13, 2009

my creative space




Off to do something de-cluttering.
Head over here for more creative spaces.


Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Renovations

Santa bought Little Miss this dolls house a few years ago now, and it has had sporadic use. Mismatched furniture, a disinterest in toys, who knows why, it is a bit neglected- and then the door fell off! I'm sure Santa picked it because of it's potential, I know I would have!

So after a trip to the Dr's this morning, conveniently next to Savers, I found this little bag of goodies for $5.



Aren't they cute? And yes, I've decided to....renovate! Just when, I'm not sure, it will be a slow process, I think- or over and done within a week. Maybe some warmer weather will mean I'll get it done a bit quicker. And furniture to repair, decorate etc.
I've never heard of tile decors- but I picked these up, thinking they may come in handy. A Clayton's renovation- would anyone seriously stick stickers on their shower tiles?


Oh, and I've started a collection- you only 2 things, right? Another pair in excellent condition. High tops this time. Becoming quite the fan of the Converse.

So, after my first dose of penicillin, and a day in bed, my voice has come back, a bit croaky, I'm wishing it all away- my first Trivia night is on Friday night, don't want to miss it!
Oh, and check out the promo for the market I'm at next month.