The Impromtu photo shoot

We decided it would be a great idea to take some more photo's of stock today. I tried out my new white background. Which now has a few new dints and creases in it thanks to the kids, but I guess that was bound to happen sooner or later. Slowly my photography skills are growing and I was really happy with how these ones turned out. Hope you like them too! All the details for these items can be found over on the Facebook page, just click on the little Facebook badge to the right ------over there---------> and it should take you straight there!

This little model kept running off

Then didn't like the idea of sister helping so the biting started Ouch!

And then HE decided he'd had enough of wearing a dress and had a tanty! LOL I bet you were thinking the little model was so pretty in the dress too?

This co operated for quite a while

I am proud of how this photo shoot turned out.

A SEEK PEEK

Some market goodies available at Sugar & Spice Children's market tomorrow.

Sunday 9am St Alupius Hall, Victoria st. Ballarat.

Super Easy Christmas or Party Bunting

SUPER EASY CRAFT!

Ok this bunting is so very super quick and easy. You can used ANY Chritsmas gift wrap or as I've done these paper doilies. If using gift wrap just cut isosolies triangles to the size you require. I like them to be about 20cm long, to get it done even quicker layer the paper to cut multiples out at once. For the doilies cut the top few inches off to create a straight edge. I have used 2 different sized ones and alternated them along the ribbon. Any ribbon can be used and even the metallic curling ribbon runs through the machine fine. Leave yourself a tail of about 30 to 40cm for tying off. layer your doilies or paper under the edge of the ribbon as in the first picture and just straight stitch keeping the ribbon lined up with the edge of the paper. As i'd mentioned I've alternated different size doilies along the way leaving a gap of about 4 cm between each doilie. You don't even need to cut the thread just stitch along the ribbon for an extra 4cm then carefully feed the next doilie or bunting under the ribbon an keep going until you run out. Don't forget to leave a tail at the other end to tie up. It's really cheap to make and super easy to make.You can make this as long or as short as you like and can also be done in birthday wrapping paper or scrapbooking paper. Time this one took me 20 mins and cost-  ribbon $2.50, Doilies 2 packets $4.00 total $6.50 for a super effective decoration.
The last photo is my next little project. I've made heaps before and though for Christmas I 'd make a long string of small tissue paper pompon flowers. This is just the start so I'll pop on another picture once finished. Just as cost effective but a little more time consuming.

What's in a name?

Let me catch you up on the happenings of the last couple of weeks...

2nd June 2010

I woke up this morning my mind and my heart a buzz with creativity and inspiration! Not just one one of those moments when an idea hits but, a whole being experience one that I have not had for years and I thought was lost forever. Everything I laid my eyes upon had inspiration oozing from it. It was like my creative infant within was born again and realised that everything; all ideas; were completely possible. I could hardly keep up with all of the ideas that seemed to almost be purged, there are so many ideas comping out it almost hurt, spewing from the prison that was called "victim of D.V". It had finally been set free again and it was getting the hell out of that dark place to live once more. This time is different, this time everything is sparklier, shinier, brighter and louder. I feel completely capable of the ideas that are born on this day and everyday after. Quick where is my book, yummy book of inspiration that has been lying in wait ever so patiently for this amazing day to record and create, to INSPIRE!

My own little fashion label that's what I'll do first! Names, names, names what do I name it?

the names of my grandmothers come to mind. Grace and Myrtle, Myrtle and Grace- perfect!

Sew some samples up... Create a Blog ( How on earth????)... Book some photo's with the ever so talented Celeste Vermeend so may sample look more professional... Organise some swing tags and garment labels. It's just go go go, So watch this space.

I have so looked forward to a morning like this and I feel worthy, ALIVE, successful and FREE once more.