Giveaway Part 4 {Crafty goodness}

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It's no secret I love craft.  I don't remember ever not loving craft.  I think if you love something so innately, you will do it no matter what comes your way in life.  I've crafted ever since I can remember.  It may have started re-fashioning old thrifted beads, or making dolls clothes with scraps, but each step I was learning, creative, using my imagination and get lost in the world of craft.

For the last installment of my Bloggy Birthday Giveaway is of course is a prize pack of crafty goodness....

From the Mira Narnie range....

An Elephant Mobile and some funky wall art
An Oh So Handy Key Fob
6  handmade fabric and paper sewn bunting cards and
A fabric brooch
Total value - $80

 Bec at Little Shop of...

has contributed a pair of her gorgeous Tea Party earrings (in the winners choice of Red, White or Black) valued at $12!

And

Steph from Mon Petit Poppet also has added to this crafty extravaganza by adding this addorable shirred top in your choice of size 0, 1 or 2. Valued at $30.

One lucky person will win the lot... What a great prize pack!  Keep some for yourself, gift some to others - there is something for everyone!  Total value over $130!!!!

To enter,

- be a follower if you are not already
- open to everyone!
- just leave a comment below

For extra entries, spread the word on twitter, facebook or your blog and you'll get one entry per shout! Just come back and let me know....

Now, this finalises my four days of Birthday Bloggy Giveaways!  Be sure to check out my other three fabulous giveaways too.

You'll find
Bakers Delight Giveaway here,
doMore voucher here and
$100 myer gift card giveaway here.

All four giveaways will close on Sunday 24th of July at noon - and the winners will be announced!  Good Luck!

xx

my creative space...

These cute little elephants are part of a collection of  Hope Softies heading off for an interstate trip soon....

A few little cuddly toys ready to find a new owner.....

So my creative space has been full of stuffing, stitching, cutting and threading....

 I still have a few more softies to go (a new design and very cute!)  But these little Elephants will wait patiently until their travelling partners have packed their bags.

So - not long to go Steph - I promise they will get to you soon!

So whilst' these little elephants play around in my sewing room, I'm going to check out what other crafty things have been made - join me.....

Pay it Forward (with a twist) - Adopt a softie

Ok - so a few days ago, I was lucky enough to stumble onto one of my favourite bloggers for her daily post, when I noticed that she was offering 5 lucky commenters the chance to receive a little handmade gift from her!  Whoo hoo - I was number 2 (or maybe 3) - Anyhoo I made it in....

And now I get the privilege to make the same offer - to Pay It Forward to 5 people!!!

However, there is a twist (I'm not sure if I'm allowed, but try and stop me!).  Given the current situation going on in Queensland and all that is going on in blogland to help out - I thought about my Pay It Forward contribution as another way to help!  Some of you know there is a Hope Softie Campaign going on and lots of people across the country are stitching up Softies including myself.   All the softies that are made will be given to children who have lost everything in the recent floods.

The idea came from the very blogger that I received this PIF from as she commented that she wished she could make a Hope Softie.  I told her that I would be making a few, so consider it that one of them will be made on her behalf.  I then got a heart felt message that read

"I will make a $20 donation to the QLD Flood Appeal given you are making a Softie for me"

I was so touched... I began to think.....


So This is my PIF -

• You adopt a softie by making an official donation to the QLD Flood Appeal (I don't care how much or little) and come back and post your receipt number.  
• Only the first 5 people will be able to adopt a softie.
• I will make a softie on your behalf and and send to Steph who is campaigning for Hope Softies.  .  
• You then, have to pay it forward to 5 people in your own way (make something for them) etc. 

xx

*ps - for those 5 adoptees i will post you out a little handmade something from me - to say thanks xx

*hope softies*

My bestie bloggy Steph has started up a little campaign to help the smallest and vulnerable victims on the tragic floods that have gripped Queensland.  Steph contacted me yesterday to see if I could jump on board and help out by making a few softies for children and campaigning to see if others can do the same.  I jumped so quick my mind has not stopped racing.....

So I'm singing out to all your crafty types - we need softies!

If you can make just one small little softie (or more) and post it to Steph who lives in Brisbane, she will ensure that it gets to a small child in need and who possibly has lost everything sentimental. Steph and I are stay and home mumma's of small children, so instead of feeling helpless, lets use our maternal understanding of the importance children place on a toy that comforts them and provides security and allows imagination to flow.

Here are some links to some free downloadable patterns for softies to get you started;

Mooshy bear

and for those that don't have a sewing machine (or like me, mine is in for repairs!)  click on this link and click on the elephant softie - it is hand sewn!

free softies

and for the more advanced crafter, try this great pattern!

Oopsie the octopus

So if you think you can help - pop over to Stephanie at Mon Petit Poppet and send her a message so that you know where to post your softies to.  Such a small gesture but will warm the hearts and instill hope again for the future of one little child.

xx

it's a twin thing...

It's a special bloggy friends birthday today.  Special because when I first landed into the world of her blog many months ago, I got a feeling that I knew I would be back to visit again and again.  And who wouldn't - it's filled to the brim with creativity, yummy food, gorgeous family tales and triumphs with a twist of humour that will give you a good belly laugh.   A visit to her blog just makes me smile! 

(My gorgeous surprise birthday gift from Steph!)

Yes, I'm talking about Steph from Mon Petit Poppet.  

(Nigella, watch out, Steph is in the kitchen!)

And over the past few months, I've enjoyed Steph's generosity, friendship and stories of motherhood!     

(her poppet and mine! - Even my son had to take a moment to work out which was his sister!) 

To add another dimension onto this, on many occasion Steph and I have found ourselves uncannily crafting away at the same project....

(Steph's heavenly kitchen aid!!!)

(gorgeous lunch bag Steph made Bijou - and emailed me the pattern! with handy hints! 

 bless she is from the heavens!!!!) 

or planning to make the same thing, falling in love with a new kitchen appliance and, well sometimes we even dress the same. Yes, i kid you not the day Steph posted this fashion outfit (left) - I was wearing said outift (right).  

 (Steph and Me!) 

So now when talking about Steph to anyone that will listen, i just refer to her as my Queensland twin. 

So if you have not been over to visit her, get your butt over there quick smart!  It's her Birthday after all!!  

Happy Birthday dear friend!  If I could pop over and give you a big hug or bake you a cake I would.  

Have a fabulous day (i know you will!) 

xx

 

ps - birthday package on it's way to you soon

{birthday celebration}

two years ago

we met

and fell in love

you are so precious and

dear to us

you bring light to our life 

and laughter to our world

I have the best job as your mummy

Happy 2nd Birthday sweet daughter! 

Birthday girl receiving her gifts - a few books and some lovely handmade lovelies (and yes she is wearing Lightening McQueen pj's - just like her big brother!) 

A gorgeous Madamoiselle doll from Steph at Mon Petit Poppet was given a warm hug and kissed and given special privilege in her cot during nap time. 

And getting stuck into her fold away fabric carry house - which was brought along with us to playgroup this morning. 

A cake has been baked and decorated

A bunting or two made

some games prepared

and balloons to blow up

A little party will be had to celebrate this milestone tomorrow...

xx