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.Two things.

#1. Did you know the 2011 Handmade Olympics is happening over at RikRak Studio? The Olympics are divided into eight categories and you can vote for your favourite in each section.

The Queensland Flood Appeal Auctions have made it into the finalists for the “Forwarding Kindness Thru Handmaking” category! Head over to cast your vote!

#2. I’m sure you all know that Boy Month starts tomorrow. Dana and Rae have an awesome round-up of boy-friendly crafts to share with us…and I will be joining them on Rae’s blog later on in the month! Stay tuned as there are going to be lots of boy stuff to get making.

February 15, 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

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.On my birthday…handmade jewellery.

I was spoiled on my birthday with thoughtful handmade gifts from friends…

Amazingly funky LIME GREEN necklace from Charlotte (she sells her lovelies at Spotted Lime):

A cute pair of button earrings and chocker necklace from Aimee (she sells her lovely button jewellery and accessories at Greentree Goods):

And these gorgeous dangly Willow Tree Earrings from Eve – I’m a bit scared to wear dangly earrings yet and worried that they will get caught on something, but I’m sure I’ll get used to them with time!

Thankyou, thankyou friends – I love them!

February 11, 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…