Roses

so I've often mentioned the roses I've got at our new place ... and now I've had a chance to grab some photos of them for you ... enjoy - aren't the pretty - now to learn how to look after them

(click the pictures for a clearer view)

S is for Sunday ...

and Sewing, Swaps, Scrap booking, Sunshine and Spinning!

And that's how i have filled my day!

Now the Sewing i can't share as it is for another Yarn Swap I'm doing on TNN - and this time i promised to be a secret squirl! but i do have to say its not bad considering how long it has been since I've sewen more than just long straight lines on the edges of blankets :)

The Scrap booking is in the last post, and the Spinning well! ... Here you go Kate ;)


Now The top one was the result of a quick blending play Kate had on the Drum Carder that i have spun into a thick and thin yarn and the Warm Yellow/brown/orange and red one is the fleece i dyed and hand Carded (1st try at hand carding) then spun and plyed with some brown/grey - it hasn't come out to badly if i do say so myself :)

Lastly the sunshine - what a lovely day! made our sea view even more enjoyable when i had a moment to stop and enjoy it today which was also a big day for Beca as she tackled a bit of banana (she was soo over Mash) :)

Scrap Page

From Nana's house: Click for a clearer picture (credits to RebeccaB's bath time kit + Scrappy bugs Big Chill)

Naki Yarn Swap #1 - 'Kiwiana'

Click the pic for a clearer image :)

.. Well what a blast last night was! (so much so that we have already planned #2 'Desserts')

i decided that when i got home @ 10.40 last night it was too late to update you all (sorry)

Now for a parcel by parcel description head to Sheryl's blog here: Shortly Stitches and Hannah's blog here: Rainbow Child

It was another lovely evening with such a great group of inspirational woman! ..... but i wonder who's going to get their Yarn Swap goodies on the needles first?

oh and i can't put in words how much i love my wool - Trudi did a great job! Perfect Rocky Road!

And here is the swap i did for Sheryl ... Yip i was the one that couldn't help but share my first sock yarn dying experience - i promise to behave next time! Yarn closeup

So Yesterday ....

Was a special day just for the girls (well Emma mostly) as with everything that's been going on lately she was doing some attention seeking.

So we started the day with a batch of pancakes she helped Dad make - they were yummy! ... then we packed up and headed to town, did a few chores and it was off to chipmunks!

Now I'm not to sure who had the most fun - us or Emma (there is a certain spark that ignites the children within us as we go to places like that) there was a lot of siding, climbing and playing that was done and Emma certainly felt the centre of attention when she got a cuddle from a certain fury friend! ....... it was so cute!



After Chipmunks we headed to the local pools (amongst half of the town it seemed!) it was Becas first swim in the big pools and Emma made sure she knew what to do by splashing and blowing bubbles for her.


Then dad got a call to say he was needed at work so we went and spent some time with Nana, Auntie Jeni, Auntie Teresa and Seb while he was busy. the afternoon came and went (more knitting was done), before we knew it the sun had gone down, Auntie Teresa and Nana cooked us all a yummy dinner then on they way home both girls were out like a light - oh yes it was a long - busy - fun filled day!

the first of many ...

Tonight I'm sharing something rather special with you all-

Yes it has taken us 5 months to get our first family picture since the arrival of Beca Boo!

Its not the best but I'm endeavour to have them taken a touch more regularly now!

i did have a lovely digi scrap page done with it but the computer froze! -- oh don't you just love it when that happens!

My Princess

Wonderful weekend

So Sunday has been and gone and it was great - i think we are all having a slower day today to regain energy!

Heres my fav pic and i'll be back later with another post and a Scrap page

Wheres Summer Gone?

With all the hot weather we were beginning to have and having stumbled across a lovely wee dress on Rav that is perfect for little girls and summer, I went in search of the perfect materials.

So on the 8th I came home with some lovely girly summer print cotton fabric, and after failing to find the perfect 10ply cotton decided to take a risk and double strand some Paton's Panda Bamboo & cotton DK with some Wendy Pearl Luxury Cotton DK - and even they took a lot of searching to find!


Since then, with the odd spare moment I've managed to finish the knitted bodice (mistake free!) and refreshed my sewing skills to complete this: (please excuse the photos but i just couldn't wait to share... and we all know how co-operative 2 yr olds can be)



Both Emma and I just LOVE this dress - I've got plans to get another one on the needles after i finish Dolly's one (70% there :) ) ... and the Rav link for more details

P.S did anyone notice that i missed yesterdays post - this is the reason - i was at the sewing machine

Freebies everywhere!

... nothing like Freebies to get you into the blogtober mood is there!

so far 3 of my lovely friends are running giveaways on there blog - and each is some handcrafted goodness they have made .. YUM YUM!


Take a look!

Shortly's WIP bag -  out of some scrumptious Amy Butler fabric

Bib and Tucker's  - Monday Freebies announcement

Rainbow Child's Pegleg the Pirate or Marina the Mermaid - Being drawn tonight! 

And of course there are the ongoing AMAZING Digi Freebie Kits

 

From Scrappy Bug

 

From Rebecca B

And Loads of others you can link to on my Blog Roll

So .. With all the other Freebies happening i have decided to make a bragbook that i will giveaway to one of my Followers after i reach 100 150 Blogtober Hits -- Ambitious maybe but if i don't get there i can re-wite the rules then!

so don't forget to pop back - become a follower and add me to your blogroll, or link me to bump up the hits! 

EDIT-- just adding Crazy Crafters giveaway - just what i'm needing a needle case!!

Day 3 - Blogtober

well its not my best but heres a page of todays adventure ...

My Big girl

Emmas new toy.....

More Scrapping

Wow!

I have a flash header too now ;) just had to broadcast my hard efforts
- thanks again to Scrappy Bug for letting me use her kit - Falling Plum for it!

Warning digi Scrapping is addictive!