DIY Friday : Mini Christmas Stocking

 

Well it's that time of the week again, DIY Friday! It's Brock's first official day of school holidays and let me tell you, crafting isn't as easy with two boys to entertain.

Never the less, I broke out the sewing machine for the first time in over 6 months. I was nervous as I threaded the cotton and plug all the cords in, but it's like riding a bicycle really. The funny part was I was so pleased to be sewing again, I was actually humming "Back in the saddle again" LOL

Right so, mini christmas stocking, pretty straight forward I guess. I just drew up a quick template and went from there. I made a faux cuff for this one and embellished it with some ric rak. Simple stuff really. I'm going to fill them with a few goodies, cookies, gingerbread men, candy canes and chocolate santas. I'm making them as a little something extra for our kids, our nephew and my husband's grandkids. We've decided to go easy on the presents this year. We've noticed that our own boys are more concerned with the getting than the giving part of Christmas, so we're trying to change that by gifting mostly handmade things that they can be involved ing making.

Anyway, so that's DIY Friday for another week.  Happy crafting everyone :)

Going green can be pretty!

I whipped up a little grocery bag today. It's so cute, I love it! The tute is here. It's based on a normal plastic bag.

I used a smaller bag, the blue ones they give you when you've only got a couple things. It's a great smaller size. I'm going to have a go at a bigger one, but I'm going to see how strong an unlined bag is, cause I don't really need lined grocery bags do I? I thought it would be great to make a set of bags from reclaimed fabric, like from unused sheets, extra green :)

Now for some pics :)

This tute was really easy, so in the interest of saving the planet, give it a go!

Busy Bee

Well I've been so busy in the last week. I've been market cruising, sewing, cake making and not to forget celebrating Jack's 2nd birthday.

Last Sunday, Mum and I went to cruise the Mathilda's Market. It was unbelievable. So many beautifully made gorgeous finds. Though I was a little disappointed there wasn't more boy "stuff" but it was fun looking at all the pink ;)

My favourite stands were Honey Bunch Designs, Love Stamp, Heart On Your Sleeve, Baby Bird Clothing and Princess Ratbag.

On Monday we celebrated Jack's 2nd birthday with a Thomas the Tank Engine red velvet cake, which was delicious. I also managed to make the birthday boy a special birthday tie while the cake was baking. He looked so cute, I can't wait to make more for the boys.





I've also whipped up a little christmas dress. Now I just need to find a home for it :)