xmas has come early in our house...

yes due to the fact that they we going out of stock fast so we had to buy pronto...best purchase for the whole family....What I hear you say...a motorised 2 seater go cart of course!!! Got it Thursday so we spent the whole day Sunday driving it around. Bubba is super excited and we have actually been able to let him drive it himself with chicken hanging on for dear life but with the hugest smile on her face...He's some video of them...Please note that soon after this I got run over but thats another story altogether(Totally my own silly fault)
had Nanni B and Grumps come for tea tonight so we went out and showed them the delight!! Here's some shots of the 2 daredevils..


of course Nanni B had to have a ride ( note the white knuckles!!!)
Chicken with her fav...Grumpy
Someone wanted to play peekaboo
Then there was some chipmunks who turned up...

Hope your weekend was as fun as ours.

lady luck has been shining on me (Grateful 1)

okay I have been inspired by this lovely lady to post about things that I am grateful about and have committed to doing a grateful post every 4 post!!! Shouldnt be too hard cause I have lots and lots to be grateful about. Anywho todays gratefulness falls on these 3 lovely ladies... I really did well during the blogfest.
the lovely Sarah Jo sent me a package with this lovely skirt for chicken....don't you love the prebrushed hair look!! This is her showing off the big pocket in the front.Genius idea as she is always putting things in it!!! Thanks again Sarah Jo

Next is the wonderfully talented and funny Flossy P. I won her spring brooch giveaway and I must say that it looks divine in person. She has some even more gorgeous brooches in her etsy shop too...I digress.. she even added a few extra goodies!!! I feel so spoilt. Definately put a smile on the dial. BTW check the <<<

Lastly is the one and only Molly!! I recieved a beautifully packaged parcel with ribbing and trims...boy and girl colours which perfect for my pidgeon pair!!!Thanks heaps Molly I shall be in touch for those tips on how to use the ribbing.

Now with this stash what is there not to be grateful for???!!!

"Give back the love"...giveaway

Okay so I have finally pulled out my finger and organised a giveaway for this lovely Blogtoberfest!! Big thanks to Big Cat for starting this revolution!!! Have had a few wins over this last month with this and this. So now it is someone elses turn!!!. I have two prizes. One electronic of sort and one material !!!
First prize is this stash of materialand a pair of little hairclips like this.
the other prize is a new blog header personally designed by me..in consultation with you about your likes and dislikes!!! And a personalised family squares palm album/bragbook (just in time for a christmas present) like this one.... All you would have to do is send me the 10 pics that you would like to put in it!!I made these for bubba and chickens grandmas...cause every grandma loves a little brag book. Tis very handy cause it can fit into your purse and be added to as time goes by.

So now you know the give away stuff all you have to do for me is tell me...
1. what you like/dislike about my blog
2. which blog have you found to be the most interesting find from your blogtoberfest travels
3. which prize would you like to receive??

I shall draw the 2 winners on Tuesday Nov 4th 8pm

Enjoy the last week of the Blogtoberfest peoples!!!

***giveaway is now closed and has been won****

girls night in!!!

Here in Aus we have girls night in during October for those who want to raise money for cancer research...thus My bud Lou is throwing a girls night in tomorrow night! Have made a few gift to give away or auction or lucky dip??? not sure which yet. Thought you all might like some of the ideas for I think they would make great cheap and easy gifts for xmas. I made some quick brooches using felt material and vintage buttons.



To go with the brooches I found some $2 hand towels and $1 2 year pocket planners.

So easy to do. Also found some pink string bags for $2.50. If you look closely you will see my new identity as I hope to open an etsy shop with some ideas I have mulling around in my head but who knows when I will get the chance to let that one out of the bag...ahhh well such is life!!! Have a great weekend one and all. I shall be having fun at my girls night out!!

pay it forward....

this photo is of bubba's first bash at flower arranging!!!

Am doing the Pay It Forward Handmade Thing So here's how it works.

I will send the first three people to leave a comment on this post a handmade gift within the next 365 days. I am willing to post anywhere in the world, so don't let that stop you commenting. The catch is that you have to have a blog and be willing to do the same thing....
So if you'd like to participate, then leave me a comment and make sure to leave me a valid email address so that I can contact you for your address etc.

Okay have my PIF nominees!!! Sarah Jo, Rach & Amber...thanks heaps girls you'll be seeing a package sometime in the next year!!!

recycled gumboot

I bought these gumboots for chicken ages ago in Hervey Bay and loved the funky girly pattern. Alas a couple of months ago we misplaced one and I have finally given up the hope of finding it again....so what to do with this gorgeous boot??? Make it a pot of course!!


Put some lovely succulents in it and walah!!!! I love the way it just adds a little more permanent colour to the garden. What do you think?

rocco's booties

have finally plucked up the courage to get out the new sewing machine and make another pair of booties for baby rocco. Saved so much time but I still am not confident on the sewing machine...practise makes perfect. Tried to make them look a bit like skate shoes with a bit of tread on the souls...not totally happy with them needs a bit of tweaking but not to bad for a first effort. Here's the results...also made a binky/toy holder.


booties on.
here is the loveable boy and his gorgeous mum.

baby creations

like a mentioned a couple of posts ago I have been inspired by little birdie... have a heap of friends with new bubs so here are the creations...
Some adorable little girl booties for little willow (personally love the fact that there is no pink!!!)

A baby dummy holder thingy (not sure what to call it) for little tom.


And these are the booties in the making for little tom
Will have more when I get more time to finish...Isnt that a mother eternal wish - more time!

...like a pig in mud!!!

Over the last few months we have purchased our new dining table with ultra comfy curvy backed chairs.
Has leather seats but the backs are wooden.Very kid friendly but stylish at the same time!!! So nice to be able to eat in style.
This delightful little reclining chair was on sale so had to snavel it too.It is now called mums relaxing reading chair. Have already got a place drawn up for it in my head for the future house we will someday soon be building!!!


Thus I am like a pig in mud!!!

Keeping Nan and Lollipop happy.

This post is mainly for nan and lollipop...just some shots of the clothing gifts in use...thanks again


And one sweet one of chicken snugglin with dadda

Sew Funky goodness

While I was absent my prize from the afore mention comp arrived....A lovely box jam packed full of goodies. Thanks so much to Sew Funky!! Especially love the trademark dish cloth she had thrown in!!! Check out her crafty goodness here.