Giveaway - Finally

So I have finally got around to my long intended giveaway, too many arty pursuits yesterday then the light for photos had gone. So thank you to every one that reads, comments and takes time out of their life to visit. It has been nearly a year since I started blogging and not long before that I didn't even know what a blog was and I certainly didn't know the fun adventure that it would be. I also have to say thank you to Pip for her "how to blog" that gave me the confidence to actually get out there.

Giveaway choices -

Pink girls square yoke dress in Size 1,2 or 3.

Black boys pants with pirate trim Size 1, 2 or 3.

Baby sets in 000, 00 or 0.

Just comment, let me know your choice and what you would like to see more or less of here. I will draw a winner next Tuesday morning the 28th July (my official first blog birthday). Overseas entries are welcome.

Also I forgot the call to action, Potty Mouth Mama's gorgeous little boy has lost his favourite bear, a Tomfoolery "Albert" that is no longer being made, if anyone has spotted one he would so love it.

Eye Spy ... Something I Should use

I am not really into keeping 'special' things, I like stuff to get used. Better to have something broken and loved than intact and dusty. Admittedly there may be a little bit in my fabric stash that is yet to be used, but I do usually have a purpose for it when I buy it. I just run out of time to get it all done - that is my excuse any way and you are not going to get me to budge on it. There is one thing though, I wish I could channel my inner Playschool in getting crafty with the kids. We do lots of outdoor things, playing games, etc but when it comes to getting them both together to do an art activity I do struggle. Caleb like most boys, especially with asperger's are really not crafty by nature so I am super excited that he is just getting into drawing so I really want to capture his imagination since he avoids it at kinder. So this morning we got out the drawing goodies, still in our pj's and got scribbling. Ice cream rewards are always good too.

Thanks Bird Bath for this week's great motivating theme. I am hoping that Sheeps Clothing (knitting goddess) can help us out with next week's theme. You can join in anytime, just add your link after you have posted below so we can all find you.

Saturday Round up

I enjoyed last week so I am back with my very little week in review of all that I love in blog-world. All picture credits belong to the owner's blogs.

How cute is this gorgeous little matchbox house from Polka Dot Daze, there is a tutorial at Covered Buttons. I so have to make Poppy one of these when she gets old enough to appreciate it.

This post involving Kirsty and Pip, crafty gal gold I think the pair of them and Kirsty is right - there should be more top job celebrations I think.

The most amazing 1st birthday party at Hey Bubbles - with a ladybug theme, how could you go wrong.

I am also loving the Belle and Boo + Tea Party collaborations. They are having a giveaway of this gorgeous dress, I would wear it.

How cool is the froggie wheat bag, I love him with his little fly tongue. Miss Myrtle and Eunice has the best ideas and always manages to execute. I loved the wooden doll evolution Loobylu has been working on too.

Lexi's thoughtful post on how to keep a record of the special moments in life is one of my favourite for the week and a little inspiration too which is always good.

I am hoping to get out tomorrow and take some pictures for the long ago promised giveaway - slacker I am.

My Creative Space

First off thank you for all your mess support last week, I have since cleaned it up and you can actually see carpet. I was tempted to leave it but all the buttons kept sticking to your feet and you would leave a Hansel and Gretel trail every time. Once out of the safe confides of the sewing room they are an open meal to a wandering dog. I still have to sort all my fabric after the market but you can't rush these things.

I have a couple of orders from the market to do and I am sewing a little red hounds tooth fabric dress for Poppy which I think will look super cute, even though I seem to be taking forever to finish it. I have some nice wool fabrics too that are destined to be kids pants.

I have been sewing them new tracksuit pants, but trying to use my stash so it is a case of "tracksuit pants go upmarket" and I have made them each a pair in wool flannel that I had. I really love them, they wash super well and wear super well and because of the wide fabric they actually work out to be cheaper than mainstream tracksuit pants. Caleb was so excited that I actually sewed him something. After he tried it on, he went to take them back off and told me they were for the market, I hope that lasts for a while.

I have also been working on my granny squares at Brown owl's and Perle 8's as well which has made for a very enjoyable week.

More creative spaces at Sensai Kirtsty's (that is right she shall be imparting me with her great knowledge on Sat. for her HAC craft arvo, should be good. I am sure she is hoping that it goes better than trying to teach me crochet.)

Another great thing I finally got around to doing in my crafty space is my blog list too - hooray. I did a link list not a blog list the first time round and it took forever before my computer froze and I lost the whole thing. Thanks to all the crafty and special peeps that makes it so much fun.

Eye Spy ... A favourtie childhhod party game

I think that the good old pin the tail on the donkey always has a soft spot in my heart as a favourite, but I am not the only one. I seem to recall one party game where you had to eat a block of chocolate with a knife and fork, that wasn't all bad either. At Caleb's party last year the pinata was a favourite where they have to pull strings instead of whacking it. Mum and Caleb baked some plain car cookies as well and we let the boys all decorate their own and they loved it. It actually kept them amused for quite awhile, and Poppy snuck around the back to where the MM's were stashed and shovelled them into a rainbow coloured mouth as fast as she could.

Thanks to Kirstie for this weeks sweet theme, and I hope her niece has a great party. I am hoping next week Bird Bath will be able to help us out with next week's theme. You can join in anytime, just add your link after you have posted below so we can all find you.