happiness...

WIP friday...

i've been meaning to post a WIP on a friday for some time now, i'm really enjoying the group that fiona started and find it really has helped me to focus on the process of crafting again...

so we won't discuss exactly how long this little number has been sitting on the work table... as you can see, the prototype is nearly finished with little piles for a few more cut and ready to go...

the idea for this bunny came from these ladies... i love the texture of the linen combined with the japanese fabrics and also the effect of the stitching on the reverse side of the denim...

now all i need is some time to finish them up!

we were thrilled to read that there are so many "tiger who came to tea" fans out there and do thoroughly recommend inviting a tiger to your next party, even though it will eat all the cake and drink all the beer!!!

ps...lisa, you are never too old for a tiger cake :)

tiger tea party...

when our darling little moo turned two on sunday, we had a small family celebration inspired by her favourite book...

but no matter how small the party is you always have to have balloons,


and cake,


and cupcakes,


and lollies!


the tiger cake design came from the 1970's edition of the Australian Women's Weekly birthday cake book (thanks mum), my sister made the gorgeous cupcakes (Donna Hay Kids #1) and the animal balloons are in Martha Stewart Kids (spring 2005)

playing catch-up...

there's lots to be blogged about and i am seriously behind in replying to queries and comments...

so, this week is about catching up on things...


on the weekend before last... miss j held her wonderful winter show, i had a lovely time making making tiny pink paper cranes to sell to raise money for chicks in pink...

i find the act of folding paper to be such a calming pastime and i was so pleased with how they turned out... they were surrounded by paper lanterns (martha stewart kids, summer 2005, page 28) and looked so pretty!


the weather was gorgeous, miss j's new work is simply divine (hurry up with that website miss j!) and i got to meet some lovely bloggers as well which was a real treat!

ps... thank-you all for your sweet blog birthday wishes :)