our creative space

this morning we sat in the morning sun and did some colouring in. i finally had a creative space! its been a while and i am happy to say that even though i am not hugely excited about the way my teapot turned out, it may just be the first of many. i did a sketch of a teapot onto some canvas paper whilst nina drew some flowers, i then had the urge to stitch it up with my machine as i dont fancy myself as a drawing person, then i came back to sitting with nina and shared her pencils. she wasn't too impressed that i only used green "have you ever seen a green teapot mama?"

the tulips are just because - mum gave them to me on the weekend, tulips are my absolute favorite and this morning they had opened up!

pop on over to kootoyoo for more creative spaces. there are lots to see, so i am going to grab a cuppa and sit down and imerse myself in some lovely creative spaces this afternoon 

made by joel - kids crafty heaven by a dad

'the paper city'

this blog is just far too cool for my childs creative mind. pop on over have a looksy there are sooooooo many fun things to make & do. i love the link list on the side made by you - you'll find even more great kiddi crafts.

i am going to make the pillow dolls tomorrow with nina, you know because every girl needs another doll.

a Holly Hobbie delight

today i went to an op-shop i havnt been to before! and what a great old fashioned oppy it is! run by the local church this little beauty has an amazing assortment of clothing, kitchenware, kids stuff, pretty much everything in the good old fashioned price of cents. what a find this Holly Hobbie puzzle was! i think the affection we (girls my age) have for her goes back to our own childhoods. i remember having a doona cover. i took it home to nina and explained to her that this is MY puzzle but you can play with it if you are very careful. she is still sitting quietly putting it all to gether for me. oh...and it cost 60 Cents! the box is a little moth eaten, but there are no rips or tears, the pieces are clean and un-bent. i love the saying at the top -

START EACH DAY IN A HAPPY WAY.

i will let you know if all the pieces are there, i hope so - thought it would look great framed and hung in ninas room.

the op-shop is on Mcleod rd in carrum if you are interested, just next door to aldi 10am - 3.30pm

nina's creative space

i can feel cabin fever setting in!!!

so our day went like this:

• we walked & rode our oh so pink, spoky doky, tassly, girly bike to the milk bar for an icypole
• i did a load of washing only to have it dumped on by a huge thunder/rain storm
• did the dishes
• cheese n bickys for lunch
• had a great cup of coffee x2
• made 8 necklaces
• made nina a shirred flower dress with collecting pockets (you know for feathers, pebbles, sand etc)

so while i was doing all this i kind of lost track of what nina was upto, she would wander in and out of my sewing room to collect cotton & buttons and stickers etc.......... she was decorating the tv! how fabulous! so the tv is wrapped in cotton & shirring thread, stickers & my favorite has to be the lavender pies she made out cupcake patties. but the best bit of all is that she pulled those glary tassel things off her bike, yes they have made a mess but at the least the bike isnt so princessy anymore.

and so now the car.............there is no car til next week GOD HELP ME!!!!!

VINTAGE BUNTING GIVE - AWAY

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it is the festive season

& i thought it would be nice to spread some joy.

I would love for someone to decorate their garden or home with this gorgous vintage bunting. Made from one of my nana's brand new still in plastic vintage sheeting! (yes you could imagine my happiness when I discovered this find in her linen cupboard.) Nina and I have hung ours outside in the garden between the trees for afternoon tea a few times. Measuring 230cm long with 7 flags being 28cm long & comes in a little matching draw string bag, that you could use for just about anything.

If you would like to go in the draw, just leave a comment and you're in! or post about it in your blog and I will put you in the draw twice (let me know when you comment) Nina and I will draw the winner the old fashioned way out of a hat in 10 days, Tuesday 8th December and post it to the lucky winner that day.

there are also a couple available at Mama Made That! on madeit