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.Re-vamped Inspiration Board.

I love a quick craft project and enjoyed a bit of “trash to treasure” therapy over the weekend.

It started with a couple of frames that I scored for $2 each…

I removed the picture and glass from one, gave it a quick sand and wipe clean then painted away. Paint colour is the same as our front door (Dulux Scarlet Ribbons) – I love it! After a few coats, we cut a sheet of noticeboard material to the right size, covered it with some fabric and popped it inside.

It was so simple, and looks great. This one is destined to become my “Inspiration Board” for the wall behind my sewing desk. I’ve got fun plans for the second frame too…

SUPPLIES:
Michael Miller, Ta Dot in Stone

February 20, 2011

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.Can I share one last birthday gift with you?.

I know I’ve told you that my new sister-in-law is amazingly talented in an artsy way.

You should see the brilliant sketches she does. (Jaron – being the designer that he is – saw some house designs that she was sketching up last week and was very impressed.)

She just has a knack for all things creative.

And being the creative soul that she is, Samantha made me a very special canvas art for my birthday.

Isn’t is perfect?

Did you know that she cut out each of those butterflies by HAND?! No paper punches here, each little paper butterfly meticulously cut out using a pair of scissors. I love the colours that she has chosen. Soothing and relaxing. And colours I would not usually choose myself, but wish that I would choose because I love the subtle, earthy colours but can’t help myself and always go for the super brights instead. The house needs a bit more earth.

Love it Sammy! Thanks!

February 12, 2011

Home & Family

.A heart for his sister.

Most days, our table is a mess of pencils, sticky tape, scissors and tons and tons of paper. No matter how many times I quickly pack it up during the day, it isn’t long before they notice and get everything out again to do some more making. As much as the mess drives me crazy, I really do love that they love to draw, cut, stick and create awesome stuff every day.

Today was particularly funny…Oscar was busy making something at the table, I was in the lounge room watching the events of Cyclone Yasi unfold and heard Oscar call out to Lil, “Lilsy…I made you a new t-shirt, come and see!”

The.Cutest.Thing.Ever.

Big brothers officially rock.

February 3, 2011

Home & Family

.Wedding Photobooth.

Last nights wedding post was getting rather lengthy so I saved these pics for today…

At the wedding, Sam’s very clever Dad built a couple of super cool Photobooth Walls. Wooden panels with a “window” cut for a frame, covered with fabric and old photo frames – they were a hit!

Complete with the funny as ever fake mustache props!

Aren’t they the best? They were standing in a little opening of the garden, guarded by our Missionary brothers 😉 Heaps of fun and highly recommended for any wedding or party!

January 31, 2011

Home & Family

.Celebrating in a Garden.

Yesterday was an extra special day. Although Ty & Sam were married in Sydney a few weeks ago, they left straight for a honeymoon to Fiji and celebrated with their family and friends in Tasmania last night. I know it has been said before, but Sam is the PERFECT addition to our family. And she certainly knows how to pull off an absolutely delightful garden party, complete with floral Laura Ashley gumboots and red+white paper straws. This girl has a certain classic-vintage-airy-style about her that I love. The gardens were divine, the company was lovely and the weather couldn’t have been more obliging. Let the pictures tell the story…