My previous crafting life

Some of my friends and family know that I had a passion for making jewellery so I started selling it.

I just wanted to share some images and reminisce...Oooooooh.....Ahhhhhh!

I still love them!

Ciao for now!

Boys will be boys

Here are some new pictures of the boys.

 Declan

Nici

Lucas and Declan on the fire truck

I haven't taken many photo's lately but you know what they say,  it's all about quality not quantity.

Ciao for now!

Another year another birthday

Happy Birthday Ari!
This is a mini accordian book I made to house the card for my friends birthday (an alternative to an envelope I guess).  Most of this project uses scraps I had lying around.  So, if you are looking for something to make that uses up your scraps....this is it! 

The instructions for the mini Accordian book can be found at http://pinefeather.typepad.com/pine_is_here/ . Thankyou pinefeather!

The card was made using scraps.  I drew some string cos silly me forgot about the thousands of metres of twine that I have!!!!  I added a bow, a simple sentiment and a little bling and that was it.  Less is more!!!

Ciao for now :)

The Easter Bunny has left the building

Have a look at this awesome chocolate house my friend Ari made for us for Easter.



She is truly gifted!

It was so yummy...Mmmmmm.

Space Ranger Nici turns 2!

It's hard to believe our little munchkin Nici turned 2 on the 29th April 2011.

We had a small party with a space theme not to mention 2 celebrations before that.

Here is the invite I created using some images I saw on the net as inspiration as I wanted the retro rocket vintage look and think I achieved it. I added ink on all of the edges to give it a vintage smoked effect then added glitter which the boys played with so will have to re apply and add a better image later.

All in all, I was happy with it and what made me more happy was the boys worked out what it was and ran around the house making rocket sounds and yelling rocket.... rocket!

I must have done an alright job.

Here are some pics of the decorations and games.

I think the Birthday boy, his brothers and Kieren had a fun time especially when it came to blowing out the candles.  Nici had his turn (being the birthday boy and all) then everyone else had their turn.  They had a hoot just blowing out candles!

The cake shape was inspired by something I found on the Internet. Will add when when I find it.
 

 

Our Beautiful Family!

(Taken by Ari, Thank you!) 

I will take another picture tomorrow showing you what I do with the decorations after I have finished.  To give you an idea.....the theme moves its way into the birthday boys room and stays there until his next birthday, next year.

Hope you enjoyed this post.

Ciao for now!

Mini me

I attended a workshop at my friend Ari's house and we made these mini cards.

They are just georgeous.  Not my idea.  Credit goes to Teresa the 'Stampin up' demonstrator for these wonderful creations and another enjoyable night at Ari's.

Recycled Paper fish tank

Thanks to Joel from 'Made by Joel' we made this paper aquarium using as much recycled materials as we possibly could.

First I printed out the images on paper then the boys got crafty and watercoloured the images.

Add a little glue and stick them to old cereal boxes leaving the brown side on the back which I was going to paint but haven't got there yet. 

Leave for about a day then cut out the shapes.  I used fine transparent sewing thread to hang mine then added the finishing touch......create coral from brown paper (I have no idea how I did this....I just did). 

Stick it down with glue, insert the buttons into the slots and let the kids play.  I might just get them to take this into school for show and tell.  You could dress these up with glitter and add celophane for water.

Check out Joel's blog.  It's awesome! and includes the detailed tutorial http://madebyjoel.blogspot.com/2010/05/wall-hanging-box-aquarium.html