Busy Busy Busy

The last few weeks have been very busy and that's putting it softly! I have orders coming out of my ears and stock to complete before this weekend HUGE Christmas Handmade market in Canberra. I always look forward to this market everyone in Canberra is so lovely and welcoming but not only that I tend to save my shopping for Handmade market I'm going with my own little Christmaslist just in time for last Christmas Gifts!.

If you are looking for some great stocking fillers check out my little shop within the amazing Australian online shopping stalls! 

IT'S RAINING IT'S POURING

When the rain comes out I always make my way to pinterest of late to give me some great indoor kids crafts to do with Harrison. He loves craft and sewing so anything that he can either get a little messy with or get hands on he loves so this week we did some Foot painting and we turned his huge size 9-10 feet into reindeer's this was a great idea I saw on Pinterest and loved it. So cute....What indoor craft ideas do you have or have seen lately?

Get snail here

Today I spent some time behind the computer and uploaded a lot of stock to my made it shop so make sure that you check it out if your looking for some great Christmas gifts.

If you are in Canberra and are interested in some of these check out shop handmade this weekend I have already been informed that some have already sold so you must be quick. I do however have one listed on line.

The NEW Mr and Mrs Owls are also available online here.

My popular Babushka's are back however due to popular demand they now come with a very sweet rattle in them get them here.

And my NEW Hot Air Balloons are also online available to purchase here.

However if you would like anything you see in different colours I would be more then happy to work on a custom order for you but hurry Christmas is only 1mth away...

Now back to sewing for me...What you got planned for the weekend?

SHOP 4 KIDS

Yay the new issue of the sensational mag Shop 4 Kids is out now and guess who is making her first appearance in amongst some wonderful handmade designers you guessed it right ME!

It's such a great magazine as when pregnant and even now I find inspiration in ever page and to find that the founder of Handmade Julie Nicholos has also made a few quotes on both the handmade market and Shop Handmade is very exciting.

Mathilda's Market and Madeit also appear on it's pages double Yay! I also have the pleasure of appearing along side some great designers including Gypsy Tutu, Paperklip designs, retro mummy to name just a few....


And look at who is sharing the lime light...no one other them Mr Happy snail Spot!...However the price listed is incorrect ...The snails are selling at $38.00 not $34.00 sorry about that (still a bargain) if I do say so myself...
Happy Reading!

CAUGHT IN A CAGE

Today I spent the day working on a new and improved baby bird mobile. I'm so happy with this design cause the baby can look up at the birdie moving gently in the breeze. I have also used fabrics some antique style fabrics mainly cause I will be attending the Allie's Attic Markets on the 14th Nov and wanted to create something that fits with the antique look of the markets.

This Birdie along with many others will be available at my stall next Saturday.

I will be located inside the hall be sure to stop in and say hello.

Harrison was such a great help today with making the cages (Don't worry it's not turned on.) He loved copying me and thought it was great when I let him help me. He loves the birdies in the cage and was more then happy to lend a hand.

Jumping Hoops

Today I spent the day in bed. Yes still sick but I was also able to complete a design I have been working on for a little while now. I had these embroidery hoops in my craft corner for a little while now but was never happy with any of the designs I had so finally today I came up with something I'm happy with...

I still think it looks a little unfinished so I think I'm going to add a few little birdies to just finish it off. They will be for sale as a custom order piece at the Markets and will also be avaliable on line soon.

I have such cute designs ready for little boys so stay tuned to see what I unveil.

GIVE AWAY TIME!

Today I spent the day taking photos and posting items on my madeit and etsy shops. I have finally added my cookies, apple, pear and berry.

Over the last few months I have met so many amazing people through blogging...and looking forward to meeting more amazing people. You are all awesome!

....GIVE AWAY TIME...

To celebrate Spring and to thank you for making blogging so fun I thought it necessary to have

my 1st give away. So I have Mrs Berry to give away.

To Enter:

Simply leave a comment and tell me what you think makes a good blog site..... As I'm new to blogging I thought it would be a great way to find my feet and get some

great pointers along the way.

Winner will be announced Monday afternoon.

Happy posting...


Sarah
xxx

While Harry sleeps....

Ok so I'm back to the normal run of things now and starting to design some new and exciting things for my end of year markets.

However today I found myself with a little more time on my hands as Master Harrison decided to take a 3 1/2 hour sleep this afternoon.....To some people it may not seem long but for me whom over the last 2 months has had trouble with getting him to sleep longer then a 1/2 hr at a time during the day...well to put it mildly it was a MIRACLE....

So what do I do with that time....sew of course.

I have been meaning to use my new wrist band pin cushion that I got from the lovely Fii from dearfii...It came in so handy as I was moving from coffee table to sew station to ironing board. And oh look there they were following me around. It was a match made in heaven...

Yet another buy from the Stitches and Craft Show Plain cushion covers and Fabric from CLOTH......

Ok so I'm totally in LOVE with CLOTH fabrics and today (while Harry slept) I whiped up 3 cushions for my lounge.... I also teaed them up with a Ink and Spindle fabric (the large middle fabric). The girls from Melbourne have a studio that I would DIE for and are every so lovely.

buy for now

Sarahxxx

Caught in a Stitch

Well it has come to an end and what an end it is.

(My stall at the show- My little "wonderland")

I had the time of my life and found myself laughing in stitches most of the day with some of the most wonderful and inspiring group of indie crafter's I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Being a newbie to the scene I found a group of ladies more then happy to take me under there wings and guide me in many wonderful and exciting directions.

I couldn't wait to see Audry and Maude as after having met them at the 2008 Stitches and Craft Show and the inspiration and guidance that they were more then willing to share, I just had to thank them and show them what I had been up to over the last year.

I was positioned next to Kate from Please Eloise whom I have been chatting along with on the etsy dust forum and she was a delight to met and I couldn't help but purchase a little something for my niece from her.

I must say I did support a lot of local talent and will blog about my finds over the next few days.

Sarahxxx

Seeing Owls

Well today I spent the morning putting the finishing touches on my baby owl mobiles and I must admit that I just love them.

Packed and ready for the show.

Harrison spent the morning tugging on the mobiles before I was able to get them into the bags. At least I know that they are baby & toddler proof.
Harrison was more then willing to help me take photos of the owls outside in the sun.

Not such a cloudy day

Well today was spent completing my rain clouds I have a large varity of colours however this would have to be my fav so far.

I just the Yellow and Blue tones together.

I have also been working on my bird cages and will have a limited number avaliable for purchase at the Stitches and Craft Show.

Only 1 week to go and so many more things left on my to do list.

Must get back to sewing.

Sarah xxx

Berry, Pear and Apple

Short post today.

Another item checked off my to do list. I have just completed my Berry, Pear and Apples.

Yeah!

The count down has began

Well I'm certainly counting down the sleeps untill the Sydney stitches and craft show begins .

I have a to do list that is just getting bigger and not smaller every day.

I have now finished all of my mushroom families and had a chance due to the weather man to get some fresh air and take some lovely photos.

This gives you all a sneek peak on what to expect from Gifts Created this August.

Sarah xxx

New Items on Madeit & Etsy

Well last night I posted some of my new items on Made It and Etsy

It's so exciting once I've completed something new and fresh to

add to my range.

I call these mobiles "Head in the Clouds" and this is my pink range I'm

selling them for $38.00 each.

I just love them and have hung one in Harrisons room it looks so cute.