tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32929892981710421942024-03-05T15:39:51.197-08:00Homemade HappyRonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-5048340123828004492012-11-16T02:59:00.000-08:002012-11-16T02:59:13.858-08:00Spring FairLast weekend our local Steiner School celebrated its annual Spring Fair. This was the third year that I have been asked if I would like to share a table with some VERY talented friends in the gallery space. My contribution was smaller than I might have liked but I have been kind of busy this year with my little ones!<br />
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First up I had some needle felted tooth fairy hanging pockets. I made the first of these a few months ago when A lost his first tooth. The pocket is just the right size for a coin, a crystal or two and perhaps a letter from the tooth fairy. The beautiful roving that I used to make these came from<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="color: red;"> </span><a href="http://www.kattikloo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span>.</a></span></span><br />
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I also made some folded star lanterns and two felted toadstool houses with playmats<br />
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And here is what our table looked like . . . see I told you they were talented.<br />
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The weather was wonderful and we all had a great time at the various stalls and activities. The maypole dance was a favourite but I didn't get a photo.<br />
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<span id="goog_2109209855"></span><span id="goog_2109209856"></span><br />Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-29585972661467898962012-11-13T04:08:00.000-08:002012-11-13T04:08:57.036-08:00Busy BeesOne afternoon not too long ago this Mama needed to keep Miss H out of the house so that Baby L could get some much needed and sometimes elusive day sleep time. We headed outside and I suggested a walk in the little park that adjoins our house. We wandered downhill towards the large Casurina tree and while playing with the seed pods that we fond there an idea began to form in my mind. These pods make the best bees. This not an original idea rather one that I have seen in various places over the years and I cannot point you to a source. Perhaps it is The Nature Table book.<br />
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When we got back to the house I crept inside to get a few things and
then we were all set to sit outside and enjoy some sunshine and make
bees.<br />
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Our supplies : Scissors, wool (yarn) in brown and yellow, tulle, Casurina pods and sticks<br />
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The process is simple - wind the pod in the yellow wool and then tie off.<br />
Cut an elongated oval from the tulle and roughly pleat with your fingers.<br />
Cinch in the middle and tie the tulle on using the tails of the yellow wool.<br />
Add the brown and tie a few knots.<br />
Cut brown wool to desired length and then tie onto a stick and viola a simple little bee puppet perfect for flying around the garden. <br />
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These bees were so popular with H that she asked to make more so we had some to share with our little friends.<br />
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The bees also make a great addition to our seasonal nature table or as story props.</div>
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I will note that after a few days of play the knots on the original bees were beginning to loosen so I added a drop or two of PVA glue to keep them from unravelling and so far that seems to be working well.</div>
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<i>Slow down, you move too fast, you've got to make the morning last<br />Just kickin' down the cobble-stones, lookin' for fun and feelin' groovy<br /><br />Feeling groovy<br /><br />Hello lamp-post, what's cha knowing, I've come to watch your flowers growin'<br />Ain't cha got no rhymes for me, do-it-do-do, feelin' groovy<br /><br />Feeling groovy<br /><br />I've got no deeds to do, no promises to keep<br />I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep<br />Let the morning time drop all its petals on me<br /><br />Life I love you, all is groovy </i></div>
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<i>Feeling Groovy - Simon and Garfunkel</i></div>
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Do you know this song? I have heard it in the past but recently heard a new to me version by <a href="http://reneeandjeremy.com/" target="_blank">Renee and Jeremy</a> and I love it!<i> </i>So much of the lyrics resonates with my life at the moment<i>.</i></div>
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In an effort to slow down I have drastically cut down on screen time. Luckily we dont watch TV but I was finding that in the evenings when my little people were tucked up in bed my precious evening hours were being consumed with the computer - Pinterest, Facebook, reading my favourite blogs, Ravelry - I am sure you get the picture. There are so many amazing, generous, loving people out there with tempting patterns, words of wisdom, free tutorials and ideas that would leave my brain spinning<i>.</i></div>
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In my absence from this space and even from catching up with some of my favourite blogs (sorry friends) I have focused on finding a healthier balance and use of my evening time. More time for sleep, my hubby and my crafts makes me a much happier person and Mama all round<i>.</i></div>
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<i><b>S</b></i>pring is in full swing here and the last month has flown by in a blur of busy times. I am trying to get out more with my children when I can to spend time in the garden and the older two really enjoy , planting seeds, watering and the anticipation of all the good things to come. Baby L is expanding her little world and is enjoying the feel (and the taste) of the earth. <i><br /></i></div>
Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-83716899673157316732012-10-07T22:29:00.001-07:002012-10-07T22:29:33.575-07:00KCWC 2012I don't know if I am mad or not but I have signed up for <a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/category/kids-clothes-week-challenge" target="_blank">KCWC</a> (Kids Clothes Week Challenge) over at <a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/" target="_blank">Elsie Marlie</a>. The basic premise is that you spend an hour a day making kids clothes for a week. It starts today and I think that my sewing time will have to be spent in the evening. Hopefully next week I will be able to share what I have made. I sat down last week and planned what my children need and the list includes a brithday dress for baby L and a sunbonnet in the next size up, H would like a sunbonnet too and if I get time there are a few things on my sewing wish list but we will see!<br />
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We are into the second week of school holidays and today we went to the dinosaur museum. So far we have had a nice balance between time spent at home on doing little projects (or not so little as in the case of the great bedroom shuffle that took place over the weekend) and a few local outings.<br />
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Well time to get dinner ready so that I can sew tonightRonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-81019397421576442712012-09-29T06:15:00.000-07:002012-09-29T06:15:32.753-07:00Projects from the vintage sheet stashI love vintage bed sheets and started collecting them almost two years ago. I think I have a soft spot for them because I remember having pink floral sheets as a child (they would now be vintage if they were still around) and I thought those sheets were just so pretty. The stash is pretty sizeable now and I tell myself that I will not buy any more but then I find another and can't pass it up! I will have to start making a dent in the stash soon.<br />
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I recently finished these cushions that I made for the children's playroom. They were in fact started last year but only just got around to completing them. The designs were appliquéd from fabric scraps that I have saved from other projects over the years and actually apart from the zips and cushion inserts I didn't have to buy anything to make these (and that's good right).<br />
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The one with the curved road was inspired by one that I saw on a blog once (in the days before pinterest so I cannot remember where - sorry) and the house one was a drawing that A did last year. <br />
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The cushions were made to go onto this sweet seat that I made the cover for - from my sheet stash. It is such a cheerful piece and I love it. It makes me think that one day I will make my girls quilts from vintage sheets. I really like the simplicity of large squares (from memory 5 inches).<br />
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<br />Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-49112439797149875732012-09-21T03:30:00.001-07:002012-09-21T04:09:26.680-07:00The best Op shop find everWe have this little Saturday routine that I love - each Saturday morning I write up my grocery list for the week and then I go shopping. Sometimes I take A with me, usually though its H who wants to come along. My hubby stays home with Baby L (who sleeps) and whichever of the bigger children is not grocery shopping.<br />
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But every so often I go out all by myself! Its great. I have just my wallet, phone, shopping list and maybe my water bottle or lip gloss and even though I am doing the groceries I quite enjoy the time all to myself. On those rare Saturdays I like to pop into the fabric shop or the op shop or any other place that I usually avoid when I have small people in tow.<br />
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Well last weekend as I walked through the door of the op shop spotted a small hard case on the opposite of the shop and I immediately knew what it was. I made a bee line to it and sure enough it was a vintage typewriter. I was soooo excited. I have wanted one of these beauties for years and here was one with a $10 price tag!!<br />
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The man at the counter kindly found me a piece of paper so that I could test it out and I was thrilled that all seemed to be in working order. The typewriter has clearly been well cared for , the manual etc. was intact as well as a few accessories and I have declared her the best find ever .<br />
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Though I do think that she needs a name - what would you suggest?Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-82505532730532122482012-09-13T04:21:00.000-07:002012-09-13T04:21:16.743-07:00Mother Earth standing dollI have wanted to make a Mother Earth standing doll for a while now and as it is spring and the children have a renewed interest in reading the story of the root children I thought it was time to make it happen.<br />
I get a little time most evenings to work on projects in little chunks.While I can find it quite frustrating not to be able to do things quicker I know that if I work away at something it does eventually get completed (may not be helped by the fact that I have multiple project on the go at any given time and a backlog of ideas in my head - sometimes I don't know where to start!)<br />
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I still need to make a blouse/dress and either knit or crochet a shawl but I am very happy with my progress on Mother Earth.Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-89453188881331656752012-09-07T04:37:00.000-07:002012-09-07T04:37:36.355-07:00Paper Quilting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We seem to know a few little baby boys born lately and this is what I have been making for them.<br />
It is a paper quilt where the little squares of paper are stitched together with gold thread. I am lucky to know the woman who has developed this style of paper craft and I even took some classes with her many years ago.<br />
Paper quilts make great little gifts - and are something that I can get finished in a nap time or two.<br />
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I made and sent two of these little boats last week and have one more little boy to make for . . . maybe this weekend.<br />
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<br />Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-77310477360760281752012-09-04T15:08:00.000-07:002012-09-04T15:08:25.072-07:00Winter Nature tableWe have had a little Steiner style nature table in our home for about three and a half years now. Its a lovely little space especially on days when the clean piles of washing waited to be folded threaten to overtake the living room and I barely get to drink my tea!<br />
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I thought I would take a few pictures of our Winter table before we transition into Spring. I have taken photos in the past and love looking back on them. The changes from year to year are subtle but also somehow reflect where the children are up to.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">shhhh . . . the Root Children are still sleeping</td></tr>
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<br />Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-889210204313390432012-08-31T04:58:00.001-07:002012-08-31T04:58:27.310-07:00Needle - ing My little H has been quite a keen observer any time I do any kind of sewing and for some time has asked to do needle-ing (that is sewing with a needle). For a tome she was happy to poke pins into a pincushion, then she progressed to threading pieces of felt onto a button that was attached to a ribbon, then sewing on some plastic canvans and her interest was still strong. So two weeks ago after a lovely morning at playgroup we called into our local craft shop to buy a hoop. H choose red - her current favourite colour - and we also (thankfully) got one for A as well to prevent arguments.<br />
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The next day we put together this little basket with some Hessian in the
hoop and some pre cut lengths of crochet cotton wound onto a card and a
large blunt needle.<br />
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H was keen to start and soon got the hang of which side she needed to
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<br />And because baby L was asleep I got own my own hoop and we happily did some needle-ing, side by side together for about 20 minutes (which of course in the word of a three year old is a very long time).<br />
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My project is a bit of a long term one that has been on the go for over three years YIKES (on and off - well O.k more off!!) Its a quilt for A that I am hand quilting and its very nearly done. Hopefully I can share the finished quilt soon.<br />
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This was such a magical little project sharing my passion with one of my children. Hope we do more soon. <br />
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<br />Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-23743866679671700932012-08-17T04:25:00.000-07:002012-08-17T04:25:10.144-07:00Birthday FairyH and I have been busy creating a gift for our little friends 3rd birthday. Once again I made a little wooden fairy and a felt teepee. This time we also made some largish fabric leaves upcycled from a pair of velour pants that meet an unfortunate fate whilst the wearer was climbing a tree!<br />
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H is increasingly interested in the sewing machine as well as any hand sewing I attempt and less easily distracted playing with the pins in the pin cushion. The leaves were a perfect project as they did not require too much concentration or accuracy and were very quick to make. In fact there was a third really large leaf that incorporated one of the original pants pockets but that was instantly whisked off by H as that pocket makes an excellent place for small felt chicks to sleep!<br />
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I think that I can now call this my official go to gift for three year old's as I have now made it three times - four if I include the set I made for H's 3rd birthday.<br />
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Happy birthday Miss B we hope that being three is a wonderful adventureRonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-73291588406679028942012-08-14T05:02:00.000-07:002012-08-14T05:02:19.276-07:00Craft FairMy best friend and I have a little tradition of attending the local craft fair together each year. Each of my children have come along as babies and this past weekend it was baby L's turn. She was an awesome craft show companion. She managed to have two sleeps and when she was awake she was happy taking in all the sights. It was lovely wandering around all day with her in the carrier.<br />
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Here are a few pictures of the goodies that I bought home with me<br />
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A bit of variety that should have me happily creating as time permits. English paper piecing is new to me - something that I gave admired on other blogs. I have vision of my little girls in summer dresses embellished with hexagons and maybe even a dolly quilt. The paper quilt will be perfect for the three little boys that were recently born and who I want to give a little handmade something to. Now if only I could get an extra hour or two a day . . .Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-27825617110030590552012-08-08T04:07:00.000-07:002012-08-08T04:07:07.778-07:00The Mitten - a story set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A little while ago (last year in fact!) there was a how to article in this issue of Living Crafts. It was on how to make a story set with wooden animals and was based on the story of The Mitten. I instantly knew that I would be making this for my own children because I love the Mitten story and also happened to have a copy of the Jan Brett book that I picked up at an op shop a few years ago.<br />
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Full of enthusiasm I carefully cut out the wooden figures and then popped them into a little basket with some sand paper ready for those quite moments, when the children are happily playing outside and I am all caught up with the washing and weeding and the million other little jobs that fill my time to be done so that I could hand sand those pieces. Well weeks and months passed, life was busy, it was a new year with a new baby and still the pieces waited. I did manage to do little bits here and there and then in mid May this year I decided that I really did want to get this project done so that A and H could play with it while it was winter.<br />
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So I got sanding, then added some simple detail with the wood burner tool. The article suggested painting the figures with a wash of watercolour paint but I loved the natural beauty of the wood so my next stepo was to seal each piece with some home made beeswax wood polish. H helped with this and loved the process. Then all I had to do was make a giant mitten.<br />
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Well I got it done and right before our household became very sick with colds, ear infection and asthma. Needless to say that it was very handy having something new to distract the children with and they both requested the mitten story many times. <br />
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It feels so good to complete a project especially one that has waited so long. I am on a bit of a UFO (unfinished object) kick at the moment so hopefully I will be back soon to share some more.<br />
Do you know the story of The Mitten? Do you have a favourite winter story?<br />
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My niece recently turned three and I wanted to give her something handmade. My own little three year old loves making cups of tea for me in her play kitchen and so I thought that some little felt tea 'accessories' might be well received.<br />
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Both the tea bags and cakes were super easy - I didn't use patterns I just winged it and I was happy with the results - but best of all my niece enjoys them.<br />
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My own two little people really liked the tea bags and even though we don't have much in the way of play food I am now committed to making another set of tea bags.Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-73460523732551379082012-07-19T04:50:00.000-07:002012-07-19T04:50:57.271-07:00Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just thought that it was time to give a little back to the universe and so I am hosting a giveaway on Julie's lovely blog <a href="http://thiscosylifeblog.blogspot.com.au/" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">This Cosy Life</a>. Please head on over and have a little look around and enter for your chance to win this reversible baby bonnet made by me.<br />
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Giveaway open until Sunday 22nd July.Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-36125212762237175622012-07-16T04:18:00.000-07:002012-07-16T04:18:47.427-07:00Toasty warm<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Autumn fading, winter comes</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Frosty mornings, tingling thumbs,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Cold red noses, cold red cheeks,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Gloves and coats and hats for all!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="color: black;">A recent finished project - wrist warmers / fingerless gloves to keep the little ones warm on frosty mornings. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;"><br /></span></div>
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The last few weeks have been whizzing past - lots of things to keep me busy and also some big decisions to ponder and make. Here is some of what has been occupying my time<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teaching needle felting to a wonderful woman's group that I am a part of</td></tr>
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Busy happy times for sure.Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-18970276046193514652012-07-04T04:27:00.001-07:002012-07-04T04:28:27.738-07:00My girls in their Rainbows<br />
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I finished the rainbow tunic that I was working on for H a fortnight or so ago - not much chance to sit and upload the photos hence the delay. This is the tunic that was to be an Easter gift then a birthday gift (mid April) and was finally a 'here you go I finished it' gift!<br />
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These photos were taken on the morning of the first day that H could wear her tunic. She loved matching baby L. The skirt is a lot fuller that the one that I made last winter but I think it works well and as H discovered when we arrived at our playgroup that day the fullness means that she can pull it up to make some pretty neat wings - heheh.<br />
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The pattern is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bloom-9" style="color: magenta;" target="_blank">"Bloom</a><span style="color: magenta;">"</span> by Georgie Hallam but I worked the skirt without the lace work making it the perfect no thinking knit for me.<br />
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H received some little plastic toy ponies for her birthday.She is
probably a bit young for this type of toy and they were sitting about
unused. Then one night via pinterest I saw a sensory tray that
incorporated similar small ponies and I wondered if H might enjoy that.<br />
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It was simple enough to put together using bits and bobs from around the
house - the ponies (of course), a silicone cupcake form, some shells and
pompoms along with the rice in a round container.<br />
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I coloured the rice using rubbing alcohol and food colouring - the
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life as a pre-school teacher coloured rice without the rubbing alcohol
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H was a little unsure at first. She is usually reluctant with new textures. We do have another larger rice tray that we set up under our shady wisteria in summer but it been a while since the children have played with it. <br />
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She carefully scopped up some rice into the shells so that the ponies coud have a drink.<br />
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Then H said they needed plants. After a quick trip to our own Aladdin's cave better known as the spare room I was able to give her some (artificial) green leaves. H then carefully planted these in the rice. <br />
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Next H raided her brothers blocks and added two castle towers so that the treasure could be safe at the top. She even asked her Dadda if he might make some smaller towers for the ponies : )<br />
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All up I think H played with the tub for a little over half an hour which is a good for her age and it was also a language rich activity. This is not the type of play activity that H does on a regular basis but it was a nice changeRonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-56632063277492292592012-06-18T05:54:00.000-07:002012-06-19T03:29:18.644-07:00First stitchesI was a very proud Mama the last week because A did his first hand sewing. Well not really his first as he did make a place mat for H using shelf liner, coloured wool and a bodkin and he made a felt stocking for baby L (in preparation for Christmas!) by lacing felt .<br />
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But this time he sewed cotton fabric, a sharp needle and sewing cotton.<br />
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He used some scraps form a project that I was cutting out and first he made a little pillow for the fairy garden.He stuffed the pillow with cotton wool. Then he wanted to make a beanie hat for the fairy and finally he cut a blanket and then a scarf.<br />
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He managed the thread and needle so well. His level of concentration was wonderful and I absolutely loved seeing my boy experience such a sense of pride and achievement in his own handwork.<br />
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While he was sewing I taught him the following little poem (from Spindrift by Wynstones Press)<br />
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<i>Needle bright,</i><br />
<i>Thread just right, </i><br />
<i>Fingers quick and nimble.</i><br />
<i>Stitches fine,</i><br />
<i>In a line,</i><br />
<i>And always wear a thimble.</i><br />
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Apparently the fairy in our<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span><a href="http://littlehomemadehappy.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/our-fairy-garden.html" style="color: #c27ba0;" target="_blank">fairy garden</a> is now very cosy and ready for Winter . . .<br />
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H and I have been noticing recently that our garden is being frequented by a stunning pair of Rosella's. So the other day I saved some bread crusts so that we could make some bird feeders for our feathered friends. They are quick and easy to do and best of all can almost be entirely by the children. A and I have made these a few times over the years and he loved remembering as he was guiding his sister this time.<br />
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The feeders are simply the crust slice that I cut into two pieces and poked a bit of a hole with the point of a knife. I then set them aside to dry overnight.<br />
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In the morning I made a wool loop on each piece of crust. <br />
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We spread them with peanut butter<br />
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and then sprinkled them with some bird seed mix.<br />
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then we ventured out to find some spots around the garden to hang them<br />
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I was not lucky enough to get a picture of the birds eating their yummy treat but 24 hours later there was not anything left. The Rosellas did visit and also a wattle bird and some currawongs.<br />
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My little ones love playdough and we were overdue for a new batch. So
the other day H and I decided to make a fresh batch. Little H loves to
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Once we had made the dough we divided it and I put a few drops of colour
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Great work for those little muscles.</div>
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Once we had our lovely soft dough it was time to start creating. and before I knew it we were setting up a bakery<br />
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and then with all those yummy baked goods we celebrated an impromptu birthday for A's doll Albert</div>
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Really the best way to spend a morning<br />
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As much as I love my children to play outside some afternoons its just way too cold.
To add to that A has asthma and Baby L needs to stay warm and cosy so
we are finding that some afternoons we stay inside. One of the
children's favourite games is to hit a balloon with a fly swat. Its
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After the bigger children have had their fun and moved on to slightly less energetic persuits Baby L gets some floor time to practice her rolling skills. She is very proficient and can roll the length of the room in a very short amount of time. I dare not leave her alone as she often gets herself under the coffee table or wedged up by the lounges.<br />
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<br />Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-92174539025992742532012-06-02T23:06:00.001-07:002012-06-02T23:06:42.254-07:00Stitches<br />
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Here is a gift that I recently made for a friends birthday. It has been a while since I have done any embroidery and it was a really lovely to stitch away. The pattern was a freebie form <a href="http://www.littledeartracks.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">this</a> lovely site. I coloured the cloth in with standard crayola crayons before heat setting with an iron and then stitching the design.<br />
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I find that draw string bags are very handy especially for craft projects and I hope that my friend finds the same.Ronniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15146852113340867967noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3292989298171042194.post-38988771164268197412012-05-27T05:23:00.000-07:002012-05-27T05:23:11.939-07:00Autumn CraftingThe girls and I have slowley found a rythym to our days whilst A is away at school. It has taken us a while because almost two hours a day are taken up with school drop off and pick up and we also need to accomodate baby L's sleeps.<br />
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Last week H and I did a craft using some of the beautiful autumn leaves that we are lucky enough to be surrounded by at the moment. These leaf transparencies are so simple yet so effective.<br />
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We simply folded a long piece of waxed luncheon paper (with the wax sides together) then I rounded the corners. We opened up the paper and arranged the leaves to our liking.<br />
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When we were happy with our arrangement we closed the paper and then I used a warm iron which melts the wax and keeps the leaves in place.<br />
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When placed in a window they are beautiful (but hard to photograph well!)<br />
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