Seeing Brown, Orange and Yellow

In two weeks time I will sitting, chatting and laughing with a bunch of like minded crafty girls.

Some I know and others I have never met,  but have been on crafty forums with and commented on their blogs over the years.

I received my name badge in the mail yesterday, it is from little betty.  Thankyou Chrisy, I am looking forward to meeting you soon.

Here is a sneak at the one that is almost at it's new home (I realized that I have added an extra vowel to her name just before posting so had to start again - opps)

Also in the mail last week was a parcel from Jennie,  Thanks Jennie - I won a prize in a blog post many moons ago, it was worth the wait. Looking forward to working out what to make with it - thinking a new purse for me and a key chain for starters.

At My House...

we have been out in search of lollies.  I have been inspired by Corrie's gingerbread house and I need one too.  Thinking that if it turns out it will be my contribution to the Kindergarten Raffle, so we are heading down to IKEA tomorrow to grab a Gingerbread House Kit (one less thing to mess up)

 ...at my house , I have been playing yarn chicken - I still have the front button bands to do on the forth Crazy Aunt knit and I only have 9grams (Crazy Aunt indeed)

...at my house, the kids have sent off their Kids Christmas Swap packages...

...at my house, we have placed little lights out the front.  Amelia was starting to get a little concerned that Santa will not be able to find us at Christmas time when we are camping, these will light up the way for Santa (Note to Self:  dont forget to pack them in the camper trailer or I will be up for another $10)

...at my house, I have booked myself into a photography course.  Just a one day one to learn what all of the buttons are for on my new camera. Although, this little man is over being a model for Mumma.

...at my house ...dont try this at your house...

...I thought that I would be clever and make some little Christmas Tree Crayons - humm - When the packet says 'ICE CUBE TREES'   That may have been warning enough - but NO!

For more of what is happening at other houses around the web - check out Lou's.

Reminder

just a quick note to see how everyone is going.  We have 24 Families taking part and 45 Children ranging in ages from 15months up to 10.

Fingers crossed that everyone recieved an email, I know that one went missing in the greater internet world and hoping that it was the only one. 

So - mail day is Saturday 27th (if anyone needs extra time could you let me know so I can pass it on.  I have deleated my email from the first post (you would not believe how much spam I am getting since popping it there for all to see)  More details on the swap can be found here. A few of you have emailed asking what size envelope - I have purchased two of the small prepaid bags.  I thought that was the easiest option and the kids can fill it up and I dont have to worry about spliting an envelope.

There was one family that commented on the blog, but I did not get an email from, sadly there profile did not have a return address or blog and I had to way of finding more details out:(

I think that is about it, my two are having fun creating and putting things together for there friend.  If you have a blog and would like to do a sneak peak that is ok - and I would love to see blog posts pop up after they arrive with what everyone got.

Kids Christmas Swap 2010

Do you have children who sit by the mail box waiting for something to arrive?

Do your children get upset when you recieve something in the mail and they don't?

Do your children enjoy crafting and creating?

Then this is for them.

So this is the plan.

Imagine the joy and excitement on your little one/s face/s when a package arrives in the mail just for them.



What you will send: An Envelope (no bigger than A4 size) filled with goodies for another little child, that has a Christmas Theme.

Ideas:  Paper, Paper/Foam Shapes, Ribbon, Sticky Tape, Material, Card stock, a ready made craft kit, beads, yarn, stickers, recipe for something Christmassy....   The list could go on and on.

    Create something small to add to the parcel.  It is your choice whether this is created by your child or by yourself.

The idea is to have fun it putting this together and creating with your child.  It is not meant to cost the world - but will mean the world to both your child/ren when they are making it or when it is recieved at the other end.

Sign up's CLOSED

Ages:  12 months to 12years (although I am open to making allowances) and where possible your child will swap with someone of a similar age. 

Other Information:  I will email you with your partner/s on Monday 15th, Included will be the address/adresses that you will require (your address will not be shared with anyone else)

Parcels to be posted on or around November 27th so they arrive at the beginning of December.

For those with more than one child. Are you happy to send to individual children - I know that my two would love to recieve their own parcel in the mail.

#5 Lucky Me

I am late at blogging these. 

Look what arrived in the post for me

                                                                    photo and blog link

I love it and have been seen walking down the street with it and taken it off to knitting filled with my latest project.  Thanks Vic for organising the swap - I was so lucky to get what you made.

Also in the mail - a blog prize that I won a while ago and recieved the other week.  Some handdyed yarn, buttons and a needle keeper.  Thanks so much Jo - I love it all.



Stash is not Stash...

if it is gifted.

A gift from the lovely Steph,  I am so blessed to have found such a wonderful friend.

...if it is not for you (this will be turned into a shawl for my grandmother)

...if it is going to be gifted as part of a swap

... if it was purchased from a fair

... if it was purchased from an open day.

...if it is prize yarn

Biggan 8ply x 2balls as part of their monthly comp on Ravelry

...if it is the next project on the needles...

... Humm... The boxes are now filled to the brim and overflowing with yarny goodness. Best go knit.

A Market Swap

Do you recall these?  Well they have arrived in their new home.  Go check them out and just in time too because it is turning cold.

And in return this arrived in the mail.

A little Waldorf inspired doll made by Kelly.  Isn't she the cutest with ties in her hair and a knitted hair band. 

The most beautiful eyes.

She has her own little friend and comes complete with stripy leg warmers (move over Flashdance)

She has made herself at home and if she is missing can be found smelling the flowers having a rest or attempting to fit into the doll house.

Now, to decided if I give her to Amelia or keep her for myself.  I am already dreaming of what else I could knit for her.  Her name?  I have no idea - Kelly - did you have one for her - if not suggest away.

If you would like your own Waldorf inspired doll or maybe lil mim! Kelly has a store on Etsy

Hoping that everyone has a great weekend.  I am off to a colourwork workshop in at Tangled Yarns.  I cant wait.

A Christmas Swap

I was lucky to have the talented Bec as my swap partner.  She sent me a pinecone - made out of the pages of a vintage book - it is just so cute and will be treasured on our tree for many years to come.

(it is not the best picture - this house is very dark and casts some odd shadows)

I forgot to take a picture of the decoration I sent, along with a knitted star and a hand puppet for her little boy.  Go and check out the cute picture she has taken of the Wired Santa I sent her.

Thanks so much Bec  - it was fun.

Karma Swap...

My parcel has been recieved by Jennifer (Pinry) . I think it took a tour of Australia before getting to Melbourne - I wonder about our postal system some days.

Anyway - here is a quick shot of what I sent.  It was a little hard to stop myself sending her some of the vintage buttons in my stash - you see she doesn't do buttons - so I could not resist and send her some zips instead.

Everything had to come from the opshop. I did have plans on turning the pillow cases into something for her twins - but that did not happen - I have not touched the sewing machine in months and hope to change that once settled in QLD.

Blogtoberfest #21 - Washcloth Swap #2

My lovely partner Anita has recieved her washcloth.

I am so glad that you liked it Anita - it is a lovely pattern.  I love washcloths for that reason - you get to practice some lovely little stitches without doing something full sized.

Many thanks must also go to Jodie over at Jelly Wears for organising the swap.  Jodie is thinking of doing a Christmas Swap - what fun, so keep an eye out for it.  Now to stalk the postman for my little parcel.

Blogtoberfest #14 - Opshop Swap

I recently signed up for an Opshop Karma Swap over on the Bendigo Woollen Mills Thread on Ravelry.


I recieved my parcel from Jaffa7. And just look what was inside.

• A ball of Luxury in Autumn Glow
• A ball of Luxury hand dyed by WoollyButts
• Another ball of dyed yarn - I think that it might be cotton
• The cutest wooden toggle buttons
• And a set of purple needles - just the right size for when I am game enough to start Miss A on the needles
• It all came in a pink bag that I have lost to the little miss of the house

Thankyou so much Jaffa7. Thanks must also go to MamaSue for organising the swap - it was so much fun.

Dotty Spotty Goodness

Some of you might remember me signing up for the Polka Dot Swap - and with every thing going on and the sickness that has been flying around the house at the moment I only managed to get my parcel in the mail. Thanks so much Michelle for understanding. I hope that you enjoy what I put together for you.

Here is what I was lucky to recieve.

I love it all. The Sunnyboy Quilted pouch is already in use with a set of socks for Tim, and the little brooch is on my coat - which would you believe I am still wearing and it is almost Spring. We have had a cold front come through and it is freezing yet again.

If you like the Sunnyboy, Michelle has an Etsy store and trades as Buttontreelane. Go check out her goodies and postage in Australia is FREE (how good is that)

Snailblazer Swap

10 little wash clothes went in the mail.

And in there return this arrived. In no real order, A patchwork mini-scarf; a cake of handmade soap (not in photo, amelia was walking around the house with it) a hairclip and brooch (brooch missing - amelia is was wearing it) a drawstring project bag; a wristlet; a cute sock owl; a fabric basket; a loyalty wallet; a crochet beanie; and an apron

Thankyou Cass for organising this - I am looking forward to the next one and even thinking of maybe organising a 'Christmas in July' one - I will put my thinking cap on!

Sorry about the quality of the photo's as you can see I had little people stealing my goodies.

In my letter box.

Do you ever seem that the only thing that you receive is bills. Well me too. But there is a little fun out there. How - join in on a swap.

This swap was organised through Crafty Mamas - 5 cards to be sent and 5 to be received.

These arrived in my letterbox yesterday from Gilly - all the way from Western Australia. Thanks Gilly we love them and will come in great use with all of the birthdays we have coming up.

And here is a sneak peak of what's on the way to Cinna.

Vintage Sheet Swap!

I participated in a swap on blog land - Meika saw the idea on Oh Fransson blog and thought that the idea was fab and wanted to join in the fun but it was a little too late - and so she thought of doing one here down under.

So I sent off 10 fat quarters and in return received these...
Thanks Meika for organizing this in the middle of moving. I know that the Holly Hobby Fabric is from Cass - if anyone else can see what they sent let me know and I will add a link.

Swappity Swap...

Everyone seems to be in love with my handknits this year and with the lack of time that Amelia will let me sit on the sewing machine I thought that I would do a few more market swaps with the girls over at Crafty Mama's

First of Lissy contacted me and asked if I would make her a beanie to keep her head warm when she traveled south to visit family

and this is what we received in return, a lovely dress for Amelia, a few of Lissy's handmade mumma toys and a tiedyed wrap for Baden (not pictured because he has claimed it as his cuddly)

Thanks Lis - we love them all and I so have to buy this pattern when they are next in the CM Shop!

A chocolate swap over at Crafty Mama's was received from Claire

I did not get a picture of the Chocs that we sent - but here is a photo of the Caramel coloured cable beanie that I knitted for the little man in her life. Almost good enough to eat!

And last but not least the fat quarters which I recieved from the lovely girls as part of the Essential Baby Birthday Swap. Looking forward to getting some Amelia free time so I can have a play and create something from them all. I cant tell you what came from who - as the envelopes got wet in the letter box while I was away - and Tim being the loving husband that he is washed them all for me (there were about four that were in plastic - and my lesson has bean learnt now - all of my hand made goodies will now be sealed before posting!