Some New Loves

Sorry for the lack of posts this week. I am doing a little bit of casual teaching at the moment and I have been a bit busy (not to mention tired) the past few days.

But I just thought I'd drop by to say hi and to show you some of my crafty goodness. Technically it's not mine, as in I did not make it, I just bought somebody else's wonderful talents.

Oh and also some vintage cuties from the States. Here we go.....

It won't be a surprise to most of you that I have bought another crochet item.

Yes, I am obsessed. I am especially loving afghans that are bordered in the cream wool. Like the one below. And really, with the dollar being so good in the US at the moment this afghan was so cheap I just could not resist.

This is a cute little granny square tote I picked up in a local shop. It's mass produced, not hand made but at $15 who cares? It's cute and it's colourful and more importantly it's crocheted.

This one is a hand made item from the UK. I love how big and colourful it is. I took it on holidays with me and it fits everything but the kitchen sink in it. I think I'll use it as a beach bag at Christmas.

And finally the vintage deers.

These are highly collectable and should appreciate in value ( Did you read that last bit Bill?)

I've done my research to find out the most valuable ones but I do only collect them if they are cute also.

These ones were made in Japan in the 1960's. This is one of the most important points as well as having the big eyes. Anyhow, Rhianna and I like them and when I fall off the perch hopefully Broc and Rhianna will make some money from them and won't sell them in a garage sale for 25 cents.

Thanks for dropping by - I'll try to post again on the weekend. Take care.

School Holidays - Day 2
A Crafty Play Date

I have the privilege of knowing a very clever young lady by the name of Emma Clark. She is into all things stampy and papery. Not only is she into it, but she's just so good at it. And today she turned up at my place with all her little card making goodies for a morning of crafty fun. Well........, it started off as a morning and turned into an almost all afternoon day of crafty fun.

Emma has a daughter the same age as Rhianna so while the girls were busy running from one end of the house to the other and creating havoc, Emma and I got stuck into some card making. (And lots and lots of nattering :: as you do!) Here's our work table about half way through.

We had a wonderful time and the girls thoroughly enjoyed their playdate as well.

In the letter box today was the latest Cath Kidston catalogue - oh drool, drool over all her beautiful bits and pieces. I think I'll try and find an Aussie stockist first before I start buying from the UK. Although our dollar is doing very well against the greenback, it's still a long way from being equal to the pound.

Speaking of currency conversions, it is a great time to be buying from the USA and I bought myself these two little lovelies from Etsy last week. They are two little crochet purses. One is an apple and the other is a cupcake. I didn't buy them for any particular purpose other than I thought they were cute.

Some exciting news for you all tomorrow - there is going to be a new addition to the family - more details later. Have a happy hump day tomorrow everybody.