I might just heart swaps

I must admit im more surprised then anyone.

But wait for it ................... Facebook has opened up my swapping world!

I know and I resisted joining for ages.

Im on a sewing page called sew from your stash ( aussie based) and they have a fairy godmother swap.
I.e. someone posts three things they would like — you say sure. Heck I can I can do that and then you list three things you would like while making theirs and sending it off.

I have been the luckiest recipient out of that swap ...… EVER

first Lara received a fabric dolls bed — complete with embroidered pillow and blanket

And I was in desperate need for a crochet roll, not only did I get one in one of my favourite colour combos but wait for it......… FILLED!!!!!

My latest swap was through the yarnbusters page on facebook ( seems to be predominantly US and Aussies).  A lovely lady had mentioned that she had been to a large US craft store to try and get a wooden hook to try — well I now had a spare in the size she needed, so a size 5-mm, in a sweet koala pouch with some lil bear scissors and some furry friends chocolates made their way over there and what I thought was going to be a couple o kool aid pouches made their way over to me.

Instead I received a BOUNTY of kool aid — in so many colours/flavours, in the sweetest little crochet purse ever. I cant wait to start dyeing some yarn with them ( all while keeping it away from the boys ho want to drink them!)


Between the swaps, postcrossing, and my creative penpal swap, my letterbox has officially been named most fun destination in NSW ( even if I am waiting for the electricity bill — anyone want to swap for that)?

Soaking up the last of the sun!!

Winter is my season - in my dreams. 

My dreams are filled with warm quilts, hot drinks, trashy telly, soups and good magazines. 

And while I do get these things ( in dribs and drabs) in reality my winter is 

Snotty noses, endless washing, and cranky kids stuck inside. 

So before it hits we are soaking up as much of the outside as we can.......

Walks in mumma made dresses and stockings!!!

Stockings are my favourite thing of dressing little girls.

Under everything!

Art with chalk.

Makes me smile every time I pass the driveway

And pure kid happiness for 40 cents - Bliss!

Our own Ancient ruins with rubble from our deck building

Walks by Nepean River

Eye candy filled street performers in the city

Oh PS - how the heck could I forget about Man Flu. We get a lot of Man flu here - over run by future men!!

PPs - smelly wet dog as well - thats always fun.

Im a Loser.

Now no one feel sorry for me, its just the truth. Ask my hubby. Ask any one that has met me in RL ( Im sure my brother will very happily confirm this!).  Im a L-O-S-E-R, with capital L .

Ask me why I am home today.  Its kids gym day. Its pocket money day. I have books waiting for me at the library. 

Am I sick? nope, and (for once) all the kids are well as well.

 

Nope, Ive lost my keys ( AGAIN! sigh). So I cant go out because overtime working husband wont be home till late and Ill get locked out.... In the blistering heat...... with cranky babies. 

So Im home and the only good thing about that is that I got to get some things finished. 

I love this ball, I call it my snow ball. I got the idea lying in bed trying to get my mind to stop racing so I could sleep.  I think Ill do another one. Several more if I get the time.

Found and prepared a home for my mini wreath.

And finished my swap ( photo after she has recieved). So Teresa, Keep an eye out. Should go in the mail tomorrow ( providing Hubby can find my keys for me tonight).

Hmm the baby is still asleep, should dig out my sewing machine and finish off my softie, before I have helpers!

Giveaway

A new blog I had added to my bloglines is having a giveaway. Its a quilting blog. Block party quilting blog, a quilt-a-long. I have always wanted to learn to do a quilt. Im thinking of seeing how difficult these blocks are and having a go.  

PS if anyone reading this can quilt and is in the western suburbs of sydney - and feels like giving me email support or in person support to do one, I would be eternally grateful!

PPS speaking of things to giveaway a I still have a couple of lil metal tag signs left. Email me!

PPS Cottons are from my grandmothers sewing box, that lives with me.

Close ups

Just a close up of the softie Im in the middle of. I cant finish though, till I get off my arse and clean up my work space!

The Blue gingham is from a upholstery sample book from the oppies, the pink fairies are from Saffron Craig, and the yellow flower is a pillowcase from the oppies. The yellow will be his body fabric.

Also a HUGE congratulations to my Public Speaking District entrant - The Big. Something that we would of never been able to imagine, for my once extremely shy anxious lil boy. Im proud of you Bub!

Slices of Sunday AND monday

What else are rainy Days good for?

scrapbooking, sewing, playing card games from high school mulberry muffins, damper and Custard cookies

OHHH

Look here, I saw this and fell in love with these lanterns. I can picture them in my minds eye strung across the boys room and some above my craft area.  Now go look here, Ill wait till you are finished being distracted by the adorable owlies! Ok Now read under - thats me!! Im so excited! Thanks you so much Melly and Me!

Off to scrap (Well, hopefully soon if my ride gets here,) so more pics latter!

PS. Photos of the ducks feathers cause Im a lucky Duck!

Craft room

Ive been dying to get in to my craft room (read bedroom with a massive old door as a desk) and create, but I promised my self Id finish doing my big decluttering chuck out, but Id have more energy to finish it if I recharged with some craft, but i promised myself none until I finish it. Its a vicious cycle. 

Old picture again, doll I created for a little friends birthday, have been thinking of softies I can do for Mirables. (See a few posts down)

Cord coming the weekend ( hopefully - have to con hubby into driving down to Penrith with me)