Some opping

I've had a few free days this week, which has led to abit of op shopping, which I couldn't save for Flea Market Finds.

Savers gave me some great stuff, including an Enid Blyton for our collection (I won't blame the child, she's not that interested really, so i'll admit they are for me). Pencils for filling pencil rolls, a 100% lambswool green sweater, in the boys section ??? It was originally a size 18, but is now about a 14. I tried to shrink/felt it some more, in a hot wash with detergent, it didn't budge! Any tips?

There were 2 of these curtains, I wasn't selfish, I took one! Imagine the cute pinnies....

I nearly shouted "KEN DONE" when I saw this one, then saw the Australis symbol, then decide, what the hey, it's mine!

And some UFO's (too make way for all the new ones heehee). Finished this pram, with a cute blankie to go with it. Just needs assembling and marketing, urgh, the hard job. Ebay or Etsy? My usual dilemma.

And a little baby gown, my fave tee. Into the pressie box for the new babies everyone else gets to have.

More oppy bargains later!

Oops, nearly forgot- where am I off to on Saturday? Heehee, more fun!

My Creative Space

I'm joining in this week, last week didn't manage to see me doing much.But and impromptu market this Sunday has got my butt into gear with my pram project.

So the fabric has been picked

and it's all coming together nicely. A bit fun too!

If you are over this way, or want an adventure, come and check out Reuse It Baby, there will be 2nd hand stuff and some new as well.

For my crafty peeps, head over to the hostest with the mostest to see more.

Nervous....

I always remind myself it is not the finished product, but the journey along the way....and I have learnt. Oh, yes, a 'make up as you go' pattern and the pic of a finished product in mind and...well, this it it (in 5 pics or less).

Prerequisite fuzzy slippers....

Hammer and nails....

Putting studs in...notice the stuff up?

Matching blankie

And lots of labels!


Ok, so I have learnt:



Lots of layers mean domestic sewing machines DO crack the shits occasionally.



Lots of pics before hand will remind you of how it's meant to look at the end.



Always check to recipient likes animal print (Bam-Bam!).



Make sure there is enough fabric for the matching top.



Plan for babysitting the weekend you want to finish this.



Relax and enjoy it! Remember the old one? Could I do worse?



It is back to it's owner this arvo, looking forward to her response!

Edit: She loved it! Now onto the hood.

This week.....

I have a special project I am finishing off this week, for baby no 3 in a family.

As you can see, this beautiful classic Emmalunga pram, that has been used for the last 2 children, and was 2nd hand then too, is showing a bit of wear and tear.

So it's time for a new cover

With some new fabrics, thrifted of course.