tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34958756721978155202024-03-12T19:21:11.736-07:00Can't be too hardDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-58829024497030998412010-12-22T16:37:00.000-08:002010-12-22T16:39:26.489-08:00<div style="width:480px;text-align:right;"><embed width="480" height="360" src="http://static.pbsrc.com/flash/rss_slideshow.swf" flashvars="rssFeed=http%3A%2F%2Ffeed46.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff110%2Fmum2miya%2FItaly%2Ffeed.rss" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" /><a href="http://photobucket.com/redirect/album?showShareLB=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/share/icons/embed/btn_geturs.gif" style="border:none;" /></a><a href="http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f110/mum2miya/Italy/" target="_blank"><img src="http://pic.photobucket.com/share/icons/embed/btn_viewall.gif" style="border:none;" /></a></div>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-49221015553942947582010-10-25T18:00:00.000-07:002010-10-25T18:56:26.074-07:00Riverside Dolls is open again :)Things have been a bit busy here this year - what with school, preschool and a new business to help run, so my dolls have taken a bit of a back seat. Lately things have quietened down a wee bit and I've picked up the tricot, and the wool and found a spare 6 0r 7 hours here and there to sew a couple of dolls. They are up on my Etsy site with another to join them in the next couple of days.<br /><br />I've enjoyed looking back through photos to see how my doll making has evolved over the last few years. They are all gorgeous but I'm very happy with the dirrection they are taking.<br /><br />I know some people think Steiner dolls are overpriced but really -each doll takes at least 6 or 7 hours to do. The clothes can take hours, long hair takes a looong time and the high quality materials I use are expensive but make the difference between an ordinary doll and a special doll. I try to keep my prices as reasonable as I can :)<br /><br />Keep an eye out for some felt creations in the next few weeks. I am lucky to count as a friend a very talented lady who is highly skilled in Steiner wool felt work and she has been teaching me! How lucky am I? I am currently a bit gnome obsessed and my kids have been the recipients of my practice gnomes while I perfect my technique. They are taking over the house!<br /><br />If you'd like to buy my work or request a custom doll follow the<span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://http//www.etsy.com/shop/Riversidedolls"> link<br /></a></span><br /><br />So anyway -here's what I've been working on...<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532167038258462322" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/TMY0nFGFPnI/AAAAAAAAAqo/gmnKlOChkPA/s400/josie+1.jpg" /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532165278716667106" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/TMYzAqSoJOI/AAAAAAAAAqg/r7x97VVOQ6w/s400/IMG_0666.JPG" /></p><br /><p></p><br /><p><br /></p>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-88769380844490830732010-03-21T03:10:00.000-07:002010-03-21T03:17:19.584-07:00a Milo for Toby...make that Miya<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Xxez214II/AAAAAAAAAp4/PadT5dc2E20/s1600-h/Miya+milo.jpg"><br /></a><br /><br />So I made this <a href="http://www.ozebaby.com.au/product/16545">Milo</a> vest for Toby. It's very boyish but also huge on him.It's also too big for Miya but I think she can get away with it. When I told her I wouold be unravelling it she wouldn't hear of it and claimed it as her own. I think it suits her :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6XxRXX2BLI/AAAAAAAAApw/IQsSQ1an1Gg/s1600-h/Miya+milo.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6XxRXX2BLI/AAAAAAAAApw/IQsSQ1an1Gg/s400/Miya+milo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451028204635948210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6XxwVPvixI/AAAAAAAAAqA/vXCvenVfqCo/s1600-h/miya+milo+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6XxwVPvixI/AAAAAAAAAqA/vXCvenVfqCo/s400/miya+milo+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451028736641043218" border="0" /></a><br />She also wanted to model my new <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whisper-cardigan">Whisper Cardigan</a>. Gorgeous girl :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Xx6GNdCII/AAAAAAAAAqI/D7msbOVpt94/s1600-h/miya+whisper.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Xx6GNdCII/AAAAAAAAAqI/D7msbOVpt94/s400/miya+whisper.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451028904403601538" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-81301857214860701452010-03-19T19:57:00.000-07:002010-03-19T20:13:06.430-07:00New things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q8wVhizAI/AAAAAAAAApo/JYnvGOqaDzg/s1600-h/IMG_7066_1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q8wVhizAI/AAAAAAAAApo/JYnvGOqaDzg/s400/IMG_7066_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450548250134367234" border="0" /></a><br /><br />New Malabrigo worsted Scarf <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/just-enough-ruffles">Just Enough Ruffles</a><br /><br />Cute boy...it's my scarf but he makes a better model :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q55vc1Y_I/AAAAAAAAApI/0_ShqMzV67A/s1600-h/IMG_7064.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q55vc1Y_I/AAAAAAAAApI/0_ShqMzV67A/s400/IMG_7064.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450545113177875442" border="0" /></a>New red(ish) shoes.<br /><br />New crafty goodness. My first attempt at dying wool - Henry's Attic Licorice twist dyed with Landscape dyes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q7J0zVg5I/AAAAAAAAApY/8OTJM7f9ElM/s1600-h/yarn.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q7J0zVg5I/AAAAAAAAApY/8OTJM7f9ElM/s400/yarn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450546489003967378" border="0" /></a>and finally -my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whisper-cardigan">Whisper Cardigan</a> knitted in Brown Sheep Cotton fine. I can't decide if it's too big. I think it is and I'm in denial :(<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q78rUpQ5I/AAAAAAAAApg/rM2ldFcKdPE/s1600-h/IMG_7062.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S6Q78rUpQ5I/AAAAAAAAApg/rM2ldFcKdPE/s400/IMG_7062.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450547362632647570" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-22105217233195562572010-03-10T18:55:00.001-08:002010-03-10T19:09:47.915-08:00Easter craftingI've been thinking about this little guy for a while. This one and a few others are destined for the <a href="http://www.gossamerdreams.com.au/">Gossamer Dreams</a> stocking on March 15. I'm thinking the little people in my house might like one to guard their Easter eggs as well :)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S5he11Blc5I/AAAAAAAAApA/bJLbePPpSx8/s1600-h/IMG_6986.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S5he11Blc5I/AAAAAAAAApA/bJLbePPpSx8/s400/IMG_6986.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447208028164420498" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-73034284426538681512010-03-01T19:55:00.000-08:002010-03-01T20:08:53.663-08:00Felting Fun and my first gnome!Some serious crafting took place at my house over the weekend. The kids and I tried our hand at felt ball making..may I say not quite as easy at it looks but still lots of fun. Ours are a little less dense than they probably should be but then they were wound by little hands. Toby lost interest after a while and amused himself greatly with hitting the play equipment with a metal pole he found lying about. Miya was in soapy, crafting heaven and is well pleased with her efforts.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yNs4nWbKI/AAAAAAAAAoY/N-kcb7S1wsY/s1600-h/IMG_6923.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yNs4nWbKI/AAAAAAAAAoY/N-kcb7S1wsY/s400/IMG_6923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443881851835280546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yN25U5FTI/AAAAAAAAAog/84Mpoz-q_wo/s1600-h/IMG_6931.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yN25U5FTI/AAAAAAAAAog/84Mpoz-q_wo/s400/IMG_6931.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443882023824987442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yOImppHcI/AAAAAAAAAoo/goh9lahybkI/s1600-h/IMG_6935.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yOImppHcI/AAAAAAAAAoo/goh9lahybkI/s400/IMG_6935.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443882328049393090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yOImppHcI/AAAAAAAAAoo/goh9lahybkI/s1600-h/IMG_6935.JPG"> </a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A</span></span>fter we had cleaned up I had a try at creating my first needle felted gnome. I found<span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(102, 102, 204);" href="http://dabbled.org/2008/12/how-to-needle-felted-gnome.html">this </a>fabulous tutorial and here is the result. I only stabbed myself once! He's a bit fuzzy still but I think it adds to his charm :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yPB_ggy5I/AAAAAAAAAow/LPDl7x6KT5w/s1600-h/IMG_6928.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4yPB_ggy5I/AAAAAAAAAow/LPDl7x6KT5w/s400/IMG_6928.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443883313974528914" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-72823550148492088472010-02-27T14:38:00.000-08:002010-02-27T17:41:19.992-08:00Meet Hector<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4nJnof1DeI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/pftRxR5Mzmw/s1600-h/hector.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4nJnof1DeI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/pftRxR5Mzmw/s400/hector.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443103307376954850" border="0" /></a><br />He's a gift for the ever smiling Mr A who turns 3 today. I hope he likes him. The pattern is by the very clever Kate Henderson at <a href="http://http//neverenoughhours.blogspot.com/">Two Little Banshees</a> I just love his sweet face. Dodgy photo...it's rainning outside :)Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-86374101755974461432010-02-25T14:13:00.001-08:002010-02-26T03:42:44.442-08:00New dolls!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4b3JZgijcI/AAAAAAAAAoI/cM3W8v8a6HQ/s1600-h/IMG_6900_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 249px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4b3JZgijcI/AAAAAAAAAoI/cM3W8v8a6HQ/s400/IMG_6900_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442308940562075074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4b3IgnCyVI/AAAAAAAAAoA/sPOC41MvV4g/s1600-h/IMG_6906.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S4b3IgnCyVI/AAAAAAAAAoA/sPOC41MvV4g/s400/IMG_6906.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442308925288532306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br />Now in stock at <a href="http://www.ozebaby.com.au/store/23">Ozebaby</a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-48432045075580331422010-02-20T01:44:00.000-08:002010-02-20T01:47:38.952-08:00Darn Computer!My home computer is not well...actually it's just a problem with the on off switch but it's proving a pain to fix. The man of the house has finally agreed to me taking it to the repairers on Monday. I'm on the ancient lappy with no photo softwear which means I can't show you the gorgeous dolls I've been making! I've stepped things up a bit and they too cute. I have three finished so far. When my computer comes back to life they'll be up on Ozebaby...and I'll post some pics here :)Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-85650393234294260272010-01-25T22:17:00.000-08:002010-01-25T22:20:19.766-08:00Got a mess to clean up?These wipes will be winging their way to the lovely Donna at <a href="http://cinderellas-stash.au.com/shop/">Cinderellas Stash</a> tomorrow.<br />Very soft and thirsty with one side each of bamboo velour and sherpa. Bliss for babies!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S16JhWyLMUI/AAAAAAAAAno/Pc687pgfazI/s1600-h/pile.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S16JhWyLMUI/AAAAAAAAAno/Pc687pgfazI/s400/pile.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430929406800113986" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-31740387099510399572010-01-22T03:05:00.000-08:002010-01-22T03:11:42.935-08:00Long time no blog!I've been busy, forgot my blogger log in, hubby started a new business, Christmas...blah blah blah!<br />I'm back now!<br /><br />Life is moving along nicely here. I'm about to send the big one back to school and the little one to his first year of Montessori Cycle 1 at the tender age of 3.<br /><br />It will be huge for us with Toby at Monti preschool 3 days a week. I'm hoping for a little me time and a lot of sewing time and working with hubby time. Hopefully I can squeeze in some knitting time here and there too. The days fill up fast.<br /><br />I've been sewing and knitting now that we are back from 3 weeks in Sydney over Christmas. Since arriving home I have sewn multiple nappies, wipes and trifolds, knitted 1 sock, 1 dolls cardigan and a small amount of a cardigan for me.<br /><br />I've also sewn this little guy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S1mHgm8Mo8I/AAAAAAAAAng/lG-9tmd2n3M/s1600-h/little+boy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 314px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/S1mHgm8Mo8I/AAAAAAAAAng/lG-9tmd2n3M/s400/little+boy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429519820050441154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />He's naked at the moment but once dressed will be up for sale at <a href="http://www.ozebaby.com.au/product.php?VP=17396">Ozebaby</a>. Can you think of a good name for him? I'm stumped. He will likely be dressed in a wee pair of overalls and a shirt. or maybe pants and a shirt. I haven't decided :)Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-81215113274687355742009-09-02T20:40:00.000-07:002009-09-02T20:42:30.224-07:00Available for purchase now!At <a href="http://www.gossamerdreams.com.au">Gossamer Dreams</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sp87AzzrQ3I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/-xOGMEdF02I/s1600-h/IMG_6304.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sp87AzzrQ3I/AAAAAAAAAnQ/-xOGMEdF02I/s400/IMG_6304.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377081365196653426" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-13659448578166516742009-08-30T23:43:00.000-07:002009-08-30T23:47:14.899-07:00At lastIt's only taken 4 years but at last I have my very own, you beaut' labels!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SptxcrEbYNI/AAAAAAAAAnE/e0GYcfM6c_E/s1600-h/miya+label.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SptxcrEbYNI/AAAAAAAAAnE/e0GYcfM6c_E/s400/miya+label.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376015317608390866" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm itching to sew now :)Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-28374609651730254622009-08-14T00:03:00.001-07:002009-08-14T00:07:26.389-07:00Rock out!Toby spent some time "helping" me model an outfit for Saturday's stocking at <a href="http://www.gossamerdreams.com.au/">Gossamer Dreams</a><br />In case you can't guess the theme this month is "A little bit Punk" This apparently is his best punk pose!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SoUM6pUmnbI/AAAAAAAAAm0/SG7HlR_rmI4/s1600-h/toby+punk.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SoUM6pUmnbI/AAAAAAAAAm0/SG7HlR_rmI4/s400/toby+punk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369712332373401010" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-45082615157609296152009-07-20T02:48:00.000-07:002009-07-20T02:59:19.203-07:00Sunshine daysIt's days like this that remind me why I love where I live. Hanging out with the kids in the yard. Pottering around collecting kindling while they play....<br />Last weekend we built a "day spa" for the chooks in order to give them the free range lifestyle without the destruction of the vege gardens. I'm still thinking a chook dome or two would be the ultimate solution...<br /><br /><br />.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ-Vnb-e-I/AAAAAAAAAmM/UD3RyRyWSIk/s1600-h/IMG_6054.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ-Vnb-e-I/AAAAAAAAAmM/UD3RyRyWSIk/s400/IMG_6054.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360477997562231778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ_bQphcRI/AAAAAAAAAmU/8scOda4Izko/s1600-h/IMG_6044.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ_bQphcRI/AAAAAAAAAmU/8scOda4Izko/s400/IMG_6044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360479194035876114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ_5KaBS8I/AAAAAAAAAmk/X7A8a1JdIL4/s1600-h/IMG_6063.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ_5KaBS8I/AAAAAAAAAmk/X7A8a1JdIL4/s400/IMG_6063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360479707756317634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ_s6UmdRI/AAAAAAAAAmc/RmPWP0hf-_E/s1600-h/IMG_6045.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SmQ_s6UmdRI/AAAAAAAAAmc/RmPWP0hf-_E/s400/IMG_6045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360479497280189714" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-68375433806016800142009-07-14T17:14:00.000-07:002009-07-14T17:17:18.351-07:00The frog PrinceI love this little guy :) He's for sale along with lots of other fairy tale themed goodies tonight at 8pm at the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.gossamerdreams.com.au">Gossamer Dreams</a> online store.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sl0f7w1YztI/AAAAAAAAAmE/CJRJL462SOg/s1600-h/b4bfrog1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sl0f7w1YztI/AAAAAAAAAmE/CJRJL462SOg/s400/b4bfrog1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358474243222326994" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-28391164787489145552009-07-03T22:56:00.001-07:002009-07-03T23:01:06.954-07:00IslaThis little Miss is now at my <a href="http://www.ozebaby.com.au/store/23">Ozebaby</a> store. I'm hoping that she have a few friends join her in the coming days.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sk7vw-uwuxI/AAAAAAAAAl8/mea3p4ANGsI/s1600-h/Isla.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sk7vw-uwuxI/AAAAAAAAAl8/mea3p4ANGsI/s400/Isla.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354480631741987602" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-83400052038508280602009-07-03T22:50:00.001-07:002009-07-03T22:55:41.109-07:00A Milo for Amos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sk7uxmqhgvI/AAAAAAAAAls/6tPX5UglXpM/s1600-h/Amos+Milo+.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 273px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sk7uxmqhgvI/AAAAAAAAAls/6tPX5UglXpM/s400/Amos+Milo+.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354479542950003442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I made this little Milo for my friend's gorgeous little guy. He's wasn't in the modeling mood but his mum took the most lovely photos of his vest for me. She has a great eye don't you think.<br />The vest is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/milo-3">Milo</a> - designed by the very clever Tikki :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sk7uJi-GKBI/AAAAAAAAAlc/xvsPjYJx4dY/s1600-h/Amos+Milo+close.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Sk7uJi-GKBI/AAAAAAAAAlc/xvsPjYJx4dY/s400/Amos+Milo+close.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354478854763587602" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-28733196170559035952009-06-30T21:56:00.000-07:002009-06-30T22:00:12.262-07:00A new bag for meMy much loved bag has a hole so I've made a new one. I picked out the pattern and bought the fabric a month or so ago and have only now found the time to sew it up. I used <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/photos/tutorials_patterns/3037457580_935f63c885.html">this </a>free online tutorial. It was great to use - lots of photos and detailed instructions. Echino outer and demin inner. I love it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SkrtSMId8nI/AAAAAAAAAlU/c2N5qu6VVc4/s1600-h/New+handbag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SkrtSMId8nI/AAAAAAAAAlU/c2N5qu6VVc4/s400/New+handbag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353352003833426546" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-25703399838576759742009-06-30T21:51:00.000-07:002009-06-30T21:55:34.905-07:00More socks.I really enjoy knitting socks. I like the wee little needles and the beautiful yarns. Here's a pair I gifted to my mother in law who tells me they are the best socks she ever had. :) Nice woman...easily pleased :)<br /><br />For those of you on Ravelry they are the Charade socks.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Skrr-DlL9OI/AAAAAAAAAlM/SzcGFE5Fe5E/s1600-h/IMG_5840.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 339px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Skrr-DlL9OI/AAAAAAAAAlM/SzcGFE5Fe5E/s400/IMG_5840.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353350558428951778" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-77295762855105118622009-06-30T21:32:00.000-07:002009-06-30T21:50:57.966-07:00My dancing QueenMiya is loving Jazz Ballet and has so far performed twice. The dance she and her classmates are performing at the moment is to Dancing Queen. Only a 5 year old can get away with that outfit!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SkrrEwwsfkI/AAAAAAAAAlE/B5S3ayCaRAA/s1600-h/MIya+Albany+Creek+Display+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SkrrEwwsfkI/AAAAAAAAAlE/B5S3ayCaRAA/s400/MIya+Albany+Creek+Display+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353349574124404290" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SkroloZp-7I/AAAAAAAAAk8/liAwjbp5p1U/s1600-h/Miya+Albany+Creek+display+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/SkroloZp-7I/AAAAAAAAAk8/liAwjbp5p1U/s400/Miya+Albany+Creek+display+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353346840281086898" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-34615748467908609082009-05-30T15:55:00.000-07:002009-05-30T16:05:38.161-07:00An evening of fun...mostlyYesterday we took the kids to a local community carnival for a spot of fun, and Abba tribute band and their first fireworks. We met up with friends and met some more while we were there. During the Abba performance fellow groupies Miya and her friend wormed their way to the front of the mini mosh pit. "I"'s mum and I watch from a few metres back as our girls had an awesome time bopping along to Abba. The final song was played and we moved forward to collect the girls...then the lights went out and the fireworks started. The crowd surged around the stage.<br />I managed to see Miya and grab her but we couldn't find her little friend. What seems like ages but was probably 3 or 4 minutes passed before we located her. My heart is still beating fast this morning when I think about it. Our children are so so precious and I thank God that we found "I" so quickly.<br /><br />We walk a fine line between letting our children experience the world (in this instance, the mini mosh pit and the excitement of the concert) and wanting to hold their hands all the way through life. I want my children to grow and experience the world....not to be stiffled by an over protective mother (which is my natural tendency)<br /><br />Why couldn't the concert organisers have done what the Wiggles do? Warn parents that the lights are going down soon and to find their kids and hug them tight.Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-10786994798322239842009-05-26T20:57:00.001-07:002009-05-26T20:59:03.261-07:00Crazy Hair Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Shy6PVQQO3I/AAAAAAAAAkU/TQdYPX5NIiQ/s1600-h/crazy+hair+day.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Shy6PVQQO3I/AAAAAAAAAkU/TQdYPX5NIiQ/s400/crazy+hair+day.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340348030720686962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Shy6UjgQtAI/AAAAAAAAAkc/NixNyTmF4ZY/s1600-h/crazy+hair+day+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 389px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/Shy6UjgQtAI/AAAAAAAAAkc/NixNyTmF4ZY/s400/crazy+hair+day+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340348120445268994" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-47494944147537241972009-05-18T20:00:00.000-07:002009-05-18T20:20:43.355-07:00Doggy cutenessTilly had her first trip to the groomer today at the age of 6 1/2!<br />Being a Border Terrier she has a coat that needs hand stripping. I usually do it but I really don't do a great job. This visit has been long overdue!<br />She looks so cute! I can see the gorgeous red in her coat again :) And who could resist those beautiful brown eyes??<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/ShIhbR_PKBI/AAAAAAAAAkM/fagwCuk4ux4/s1600-h/Tilly.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/ShIhbR_PKBI/AAAAAAAAAkM/fagwCuk4ux4/s400/Tilly.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337365260956280850" border="0" /></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3495875672197815520.post-72694382714621509172009-05-18T16:37:00.000-07:002009-05-18T16:57:37.247-07:00Birthday presents!My children were the lucky recipients of a beautiful present each from their friends William and Katherine...and their Mummy who happens to be the very talented Lesley from <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.cherubskiss.com/">Cherubs Kiss</a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">Miya just loves her dress. The photo was taken after the party so a bit of a tired smile :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/ShH0viWITII/AAAAAAAAAkE/ke3R-Py7T_4/s1600-h/Frida+dress.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/ShH0viWITII/AAAAAAAAAkE/ke3R-Py7T_4/s400/Frida+dress.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337316130921401474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Toby is wrapt in his new shirt Lesley found at <a href="http://jettasnest.blogspot.com/">Jettas Nest</a> He was well and truly partied out by this stage. 'Scuse the lack of pants!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/ShHy-KnNHUI/AAAAAAAAAj8/U9WspF1H_0o/s1600-h/IMG_5803.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1R_1apoPt58/ShHy-KnNHUI/AAAAAAAAAj8/U9WspF1H_0o/s400/IMG_5803.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337314183225351490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What spoilt children! Thanks Lesley and Kiddies :)<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></div><a href="http://www.cherubskiss.com/"></a>Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16163677556352386369noreply@blogger.com3