paper, prettttties!

I think I've found a new hobby to try! I've always loved pretty papers and stationary, and over the last week I've been toying with the idea of trying my hand at card making! So I thought I'd do a little blog researching and came across a number of really cool sites.

In particular, Melbourne graphic designer Amy Moss' absolutely beautiful blog Eat drink chic really took my fancy! Amy's quirky yet feminine style really is something special - and her surprise wedding (yep - what a surprise!) oozed style!

Amy kindly offers her readers many DIY paper projects to try at home - like this gorgeous card that she illustrated below.

From Amy's blog listings I've now stumbled upon a whole new world of inspiration! I'm really excited about trying some new crafts this year and paper crafts are creeping up that list pretty quickly!!

(Card by All in an inch)

Be sure to check out these GREAT blogs:

All in an inch
Mint
Imprintables
How about orange
Creature comforts
Love. Obsess. Inspire.

Baby's first Christmas

Becoming an Aunty has sure brought out a touch of creativity in time for Christmas! Inspired by Emma of Cinderella at Brindabella's baby creations, I thought I'd try my hand at making little baby Jessica's Christmas presents over the weekend.

With Nanna's sewing machine still stuck firmly in reverse, I gave it my all - determined not to let that slinky minky blanket slip from my grip!

Excuse the photos, they were quick shots on my iphone before they were quickly wrapped to store under the tree :) I can't wait to visit the little love over the Christmas weekend and smother her with lots of cuddles and kisses!

sew, la, ti, d'oh!!

I recently inherited the use of my late grandmother's Janome sewing machine. Well, to be honest - it was more like I finally found the courage to ask my grandpa if I could borrow it from the room where it was collecting dust...

After a long, incredibly uncomfortable silence, he said "well, I guess you can borrow it for a while". Then, after I said my million thank yous, he said with a wry smile "if I kick the bucket tonight you can keep it".

His sense of humour sure has withstood the time!

(not the real Lady Sew-So, but a not to distant relative...)

So after a good scrub my Lady Sew-So is ready to go! Over the weekend I hunted through my fabric box for a pretty pink piece which I decided to make some cushions from. Once the bobbin was thread (I forgot how much I hated doing that in year 8 textiles!) I took her for a spin - only to find that Lady Sew-So was stuck in reverse! D'oh! I think I'll need to get her serviced...she is from the late 80's afterall, a tune up should do the trick!

Then I'll be ready for my next project: hellllllo adorable patchwork quilt!!! I spotted this one on Urban Outfitters the other day and thought 'hey, I could do that!'. Time to hunt down a copy of Quilt Making for Dummies methinks!

fabric fantasties

After drooling over the front cover of this month's real living, I've been thinking more and more about adding a touch of pink to our living room. At the moment we have a dark brown couch - thoughts on a few pink cushions?

A few fabrics I'm considering...











Which do you like? And where do you source your fabric from?

M.I.A.....now found!

Why hello there,

Sometimes life runs a little out of control. Getting caught up in the fuss of it all, and neglecting some areas in order to cope with the demanding others. That's where I've been. I won't lie, it got dark, and certainly cold...but now - I feel I'm coming through the other side. It ain't no warmer (we'll blame that on Melbourne's wintry chill), but it sure is looking brighter.

So I'm back. First stop - trimming challenge!

When I saw this box of goodies being dished out to some very crafty ladies, it made my heart do a little flip. All that lace and ribbons...mmm!! Give me more!! So - this weekend, I'm off to the craft store to recreate Alisa's very talented project: the statement necklace. Stay tuned folks!