said baby Joey. They were bound for Berlin, Germany. They were heading to their forever home to play with baby Ella and teach Ella of her Australian connection. When I heard our friends in Germany were expecting their first baby, I could not resist making Bea and Miki, an Airali Design by Ilaria Caliri. […]
This Christmas gift was 6 months in the making. And is not quite finished either. But the 25th December deadline insisted I deliver this labour of love. Who would be worthy of 6 months of my craft time – my miniatures loving parents. I created this fairy-tale walk in wardrobe for them. Let me walk […]
This is part 3 of my 5 part creative and inspirational photography series. I wrote about doors here and mosaics/tiles here. Today’s post is a mixed collection of photos. I found inspiration in: a. shop fronts these giant balls of wool look good enough to play with this crocheted window dressing was adorable – love […]
I can guarantee, you too will fall in love with Luna Lapin – it’s inevitable, I did. Luna Lapin is Sarah Peel’s model and she slowly morphed into a delicate and exquisitely dressed rabbit. It was a delight to receive this e-book and read Luna’s story. Luna, her story, her apparel and instructions on how […]
The Big Day sure is fun but I must admit the lead up is pretty awesome too. A few weeks ago I spent a lovely afternoon at a friend’s daughter’s bridal shower. I love meeting the wedding guests in advance, say at the bridal shower or hen’s night, then the wedding reception is bound to […]
The details I received for my 5th swap partner were: Favourite Colours: purple and green Decorating Style: haphazard and pretty Favourite Things to Make: earrings and dolls Hobbies, Passions: sewing, making Jewellery I had been itching to use the green laminated fabric I purchased a while back. So I quickly decided to make a green themed […]
Over Easter we were privileged to witness and celebrate our friend’s wedding. The bride of Vietnamese heritage, the first celebration was the traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony. It was a lovely day, filled with colour and tradition. A civil ceremony and gorgeous lunch overlooking one of the best harbour’s in the world followed the day after. […]
So I recently participated in my first Instagram swap, Aussie Hoop Swap. The brief: the swap is to create a hoop for your partner no limit to how small or large your hoop can be your hoop will need to be made with fabric and thread [no chalkboards or mdf] it will need to be […]
A friend of mine and I hosted a high tea for a mutual friend who is about to get married. So with 10 lovely ladies it was set to be an intimate afternoon, to chat, drink, talk wedding and have a laugh or two. It was all that plus a my friend’s hubby stuck around – […]
My third package has been sent. This is what my lovely recipient likes: Favourite Colours: Blue Decorating Style: Bright or Vintage Favourite Things to Make: Quilts Childrens Clothes Hobbies, Passions: Sewing Crochet Teaching And this is what I came up with: Some blue, felt, hand embroidered Christmas decorations. With blue ribbon, and grey felt backing, ready […]
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