BlogtoberFest

  Offically late to this years BlogtoberFest.  Better late then never though and it might get me blogging and showing some of the things that are in the works and that I have finished in the past few months.

I can not believe that we are already into October.     To join in with the BlogtoberFest fun make sure you stop by Shells in the Bush's Blog.

A rainbow : #3

These are the little cakes that went along to school to help our little girl celebrate turning 7 with her class. 

Being born at the end of September always means that no matter what state we live in her birthday is always going to fall in the holidays.

These were easy to make. The original idea came from a pin on pinterest.  I was never able to find the original source so if it is you please let me know so I can link to you here and update my pin.

If you would like to recreate these:
Sky = Blue Icing
Clouds = A tin of canned White Icing (the colour said 'cloud' : perfect)
Rainbow = Sour Straps, these are from Woolworth's and come precut.  I cut them in half again and pushed them into the clouds.

The hardest part of making these was trying to get them up to school.  We only live 6 houses from the front of the school but unfortunately it is Magpie nesting season and there are 3 trees with nests on the way and magpies and I do not see eye to eye. 

A slumber party : #2

A low key birthday party was in order this year.  She decided on a sleep over, she did not want anything too over the top. (how I love this kid) 

I don't think I would have normally agreed to a sleep over at such a young age.  But I know both of her little friends parents and we live within a stones throw of both of their homes.

They made pizzas

and drank pink cordial (very grown up in a grown up style flute)

Enjoyed Banana Splits with homemade strawberry and chocolate syrup (more on that at a later stage)

They wore matching PJ's to bed made from a Holly Hobby Sheet set that I picked up many years ago on an op shop hunt.
 

They all past out after the necessary jump on the beds and a movie.

 Pancakes were the order for breakfast, they ate them as quickly as I made them.

 We just sent two little girls home and I have one tired little one left here and that is a sure sign of a successful slumber party.

 I believe that it is the little things and I'm certain that these three girls will remember there first sleep over for years to come.  Keeping it simple meant it was alot less stressful for this Mum too and even the little man enjoyed his night.  She did not have a cake last night as had also celebrated her birthday before school broke up for the term with these same little friends, but I will share those tomorrow as they are very special.

Jumping on the Blogtoberfest Wagon : #1

 

I've decided that I need a kick in the Blogging bottom.  What better way then to sign up for 31 days of blogging.  I'm not going to be cut up if I don't achieve the whole 31 days, lets be honest, I have not blogged for a month and blogging has become the last thing that I manage to do. 
I really am at the point of what to share first or should I just start afresh?

I would also like to get back to blog hopping and am looking forward to visiting and finding some new blogs. I find that the funnest part of this fest to be honest.
So to start you off. 
We now have a 7 year old in the house.  SEVEN: how on earth did that happen.  And since she is the name sake of this wee blog I think that it is fitting to share a photo of her first.

Happy Birthday sweet girl.   

Day #31 - It all comes to an end

One month of full on blogging.  How did you go.  I missed 2 days - not a bad effort.
Thankyou to all those that came to visit.  The old regulars that comment on every post and those that were new to me.

I had huge plans on visiting every blog that participated this year - Think that I managed to get down to about 60 on the list (plus the regulars that I often pop by and say hi too!) 

Today, the kids and I headed out to a market - oh my - why has it taken me until almost November to catch on that fruit and vegetables can be bought at a market literally a few kilometers up the road.  I walked away with a weeks worth of fruit and vegetables for $11.60!  That included 3 (yes people 3) punnets of strawberries - lets just say that we will be going back next weekend.

Home for a rest and then off to see DH (he lucked out and had to work today)  a few rounds around the oval and then a bbq together under the trees.

For those that were committed and did the whole entire 31 days - Well done.

and on the subject of commitment.  DH was awarded this just the other day. 

15 years of serving his country - we are all very proud of him.

Thanks must also go to tinniegirl Thanks so much for hosting and I look forward to the fun that 2011 will bring.

Day #30 - Red Olearia

Another Christmas gift completed (I even have the book to go with this one) 

I love this pattern.  It is the Olearia by the ever talented tiKKi. It really is one of my go to patterns at the moment.  Amelia is still yet to have one grace her shoulders so I may have to do something about that.

I asked my SIL which version she prefered and the reponse was "the plain one"  but could not help myself and had to add a little detail at the base.

I love it.  And looking forward to seeing in on Miss Vivi when it fits her. 

Pattern: Olearia by Georgie

Neddles: 3.25 and 4mm Circulars

Yarn: Bendigo Woollen Mills, 8ply Luxury in Sunrise

Time Frame: October 16th - 28th 2010 

And while I am on the subject of showing cute knits on Nieces - this arived in my inbox this week. Miss Vivi in her Aunty knitted beanie.   

How cute is she! 

Day 29 - Jump Jump

Tip:  If you want a good finished photo, DON'T ask the five year old to stand on the tramp.

New PJ's made from an opshopped single sheet that was too narrow for modern day beds.

Sleeve detail.  A doily cut in half and stitched onto a cheap singlet.

What's better than enough fabric to make a pair of long pants for both the girl and her Mumma.

Popping this in for my entry in the Creative Collective Spring Craft Challenge.  Inspired by all of the Jacaranda's  in flower.

Day 28 - My Creative Space

today I am feeling a little like this

I need sleep.  One sick little boy + one sick big boy + no sleep for this Mumma = Grumpy Mumma

I am off to play in the sun and jump on the tramp in the attempt to wear out sick little man (and give him some much needed sunlight) and then we can both have a sleep (fingers crossed)

After that, I am hoping to get a few things finished.

For more exciting creative spaces pop over to Kootoyoo

Day #27 Valentino

On Saturday I caught the train into the city and meet up with Marie.

Together we walked around, pointing, ohh and ahhing at the wonder that is Valentino.  What an amazingly talented man and designer. He really is the man behind the ruffles and bows.

On the way out I shouted myself a pattern making book.  Looking forward to sitting down and reading it soon. 

If you are thinking of going, go, and you best hurry - you only have until the 14th of November.

Spotty...

Thanks for the messages and emails from my last little post.

We are ok.  Just a little spotty.

The little man, and not so little Man* have managed to get Hand, Foot and Mouth.

I went for a shower and came out to this...

at least they think it is funny (between the tears and pain)

  

* The not so little Man in the house manages to get every childhood illness that the kids come home with. His immune system has gone back to infancy after his encounters with lightning.

Blogtoberfest # ????

I have fallen off of the Blogtoberfest Wagon.

Life just gets in the way sometimes.

Day #21: My Creative Space

My Creative Space has too many things in it this week.

I really need to get some things finished instead of starting another project.

I have cut out the material to sew up Amelia and I a pair of PJ's (yes matchy matchy)

Still knitting

and dreaming of casting on with this

...and then there is the material sitting looking at me longing to be turned into a pair of shorts for me.

I am off to see who else is busy creativing this week. Pop in and join the fun at Kootoyoo

Day #20: Fun

Fun with a box and a few paints.

The last of the packing boxes have been unpacked (yes it has taken me almost a year!)

With impending rain clouds and showers not too far away the kids ran outside to decorate the box.

I think the fun part was painting your fingers.

 ...and then there was the washing of the hands!

 Watch this box.  I am looking forward to what it becomes in the imagination of the two of them in the coming days.