Shark Badge

m specifically requested a pink one

aaargh!

Craftaway

Felt Apple Badge

Felt Red Dog

Felt Moustache

Montezuma Easter Hat

... or a very convincing native american chicken. (Thanks M)

Quick Kindy gifts

Last Christmas I quickly made up a few little goodie bags for the carers at m's kindy, to say thankyou for all their hard work over the year. Here are the snaps ...

I decorated some brown paper bags with some of m's drawings, and filled them with handmade candy; a vase, flower and photoframe (from IKEA); and two herbal tea bags. The candy was delicious. (I had to try it for myself)

3rd Birthday Party

I put a little bit more effort than usual for m's 3rd birthday party.  I used his favourite toys for the photographs and made up some quick mail-out cards on my mac. I love my computer! Here are the results ...

 The postcard invite ...

... and the Thank You cards on which I wrote some personalised messages.

And here are a few shots of the day. Who'd have thought making a birthday cake would be so difficult. My cake was a disaster, as usual. (My husband now refers to it as my "traditional disaster cake" due to its frequent occurrence). However, the homemade lemonade and curry puffs were a hit.

And another ...

 Therapy for Ro.

Hand Sewn Felt Bag

 So ... I tend to go a little crazy sometimes and hand sew my prototype bags. I justify it by saying it gives a nicer finish, but it takes way too long. Anyhoo, here is a Xmas present for one of my nieces who loves horses in a big way. It was heaps of fun.