tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110816854743290492011-11-16T10:55:54.252+11:00sunweedsSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.comBlogger2221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-70302884182084219912011-11-16T09:03:00.001+11:002011-11-16T10:55:54.387+11:00Mirabel My Bunny
This is my first year contributing to the Mirabel Foundation
I made a cute rabbit for someone to love for Christmas
I originally heard about Mirabel from Pip "Meet me at Mikes"
I always have good intentions but never get around to doing anything about it, so I decided to make one this year and get an early start on next years (fingers crossed)
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-32975135752152752782011-09-24T10:25:00.000+10:002011-09-24T10:25:21.358+10:00Pin cushion
My new pincushion whipped up quickly yesterday, after some long winded blanket hooky, I need a few small projects. I have a cushion WIP also hopefully get that finished over the weekend.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-87864555408796219642011-06-18T19:56:00.004+10:002011-06-18T20:04:13.378+10:00Cleaning up
New custom bunting
Pixie helping to mulch
It's been beautiful weather here, although our water tanks are getting a bit low. We have been enjoying lots of outside time cleaning up our front paddock. The robins love it when we rake the leaves up and expose the soil, so hard to get a good photo of them though. We had dozens flitting around last weekend.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-74278436306236363402011-06-11T07:34:00.003+10:002011-06-11T07:39:50.692+10:00International yarn bombing day
June 11th is international yarn bombing day check out the link for more colourful action.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-12110799135760402992011-06-02T11:19:00.002+10:002011-06-03T07:21:45.533+10:00Pinterest Love
I'm Pinterest addicted and having lots of fun, come and join me and virtual window shop
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-78938173652306616172011-06-01T09:46:00.001+10:002011-06-01T17:50:25.567+10:00crochet flowersThere is lots of crocheting happening, encouraged by the cooler nights. I'm turning random left over bits of wool into a bright flowery blanket. Inspired from here
the production lineI am determined to use all my scraps of woolthe colours are all randomly mixed this timeand a visit from "Sticky" not sure if he is waving or frozen to the verandah roof.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-87463119306102384932011-05-31T11:19:00.003+10:002011-05-31T11:21:35.832+10:00First frost and cute birdsWe had our first proper frost for the year this morning, imagine how cold this water would be to wash in, they looked like they were having so much fun thoughSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-61034626839397254812011-05-23T06:35:00.002+10:002011-05-23T07:01:23.827+10:00Mothers Day and getting ready for WinterI made some crochet Queen Anne lace scarves for the girls these took a couple of nights to make, very quick and fun to make
We enjoyed a nice quiet Mothers day, with a hectic lead up, we all needed a break. we spent the day at the Tylden school fair on Saturday, always a big day out for the youngest. A book from the girls to go with the matching Nature notes Diary, beautiful drawings of flowers Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-67392646977821087062011-04-30T16:32:00.000+10:002011-04-30T16:32:00.292+10:00second week of the holidayswe got decorating for Easter
we went on a picnic and enjoyed the beautiful Daylesford botanical gardens
more Easter crafts, the bunny family inspiration here
we had a lovely day at the beach
and lots more messy crafts... why do kids enjoy the messy ones?
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-57785701200964051212011-04-29T16:17:00.002+10:002011-04-29T16:32:03.989+10:00First week of the holidayswe saw a cute mobile home
went for a wander along the local creek
did lots of crafty activities
Went to a fairy party
made some custom bunting for the birthday girl
we did lots of drop offs and pick ups from friends houses, sleepovers in tents in each others rooms, lots of PJ daysSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-7512938579234570802011-03-27T09:27:00.002+11:002011-03-27T09:30:40.241+11:00bird decorationsI have been collecting all my yarn ends and was planning to put some out for the birds come spring time. This is a great way to keep them all together and look cute too!http://paintcutpaste.com/nest-zest/Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-86600592894449220702011-03-23T12:40:00.005+11:002011-03-23T13:01:45.661+11:00Another poncho and lots of apples
Apples from our orchard of old apple varieties
This one is off a tree called "20 ounce" an old fashion variety, it weighed 500g and won first prize at the Macedon Autumn flower show on the weekend.We also got Aggregate in the perennial section, and first and seconds in the fruit, rose, herbs and Autumn Harvest sections.
Another poncho finished for Wendy, I have started on Hannah's although I Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-74706721890671859942011-02-19T07:35:00.003+11:002011-02-19T07:45:32.739+11:00Museum open night
Last night I attended the opening of the button exhibit by Sandra Collard at the Kyneton museum, lots of wonderful buttons and I can't wait to check out her shop in Castlemaine "Habadash" But the most exciting part is 25 of my bouquets are being featured as well for the next 3 months. So my shop is looking a little dismal, I will be working to stock that back up again.But I also wanted to let Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-66553522299842875732011-02-13T09:39:00.002+11:002011-02-13T09:44:17.895+11:00Kyneton Museum Button ExhibitI have been invited to the opening of this local exhibit and will have some of Sunweeds Button Bouquets featured there until June YAY!Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-44481074954945541192011-01-31T09:22:00.003+11:002011-02-11T22:22:05.157+11:00Around hereMy garden is growing wildThe view from the bathroom window, the kiwi fruit vine taking over the garage
Broken mowerresulting in out of control grassand probably way too much crochet happening. This is the first item of clothing I have ever made and am pleased how it turned out. I now have an order from miss 11, and 3 teddy / doll ones to match
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-61472746057438391352011-01-30T08:54:00.004+11:002011-01-30T09:06:34.371+11:00January 2011 school holidaysWe made stars from toilet rolls
Had lots of rain, no floods at home though
had a few nice days for swimming and a slow start on the pool deck (behind pool)
lots of kids crafts, especially outside messy ones
flower girl bouquetsHave also done lots of gardening, driving kids around, school shopping, lazing about and crochet. This is the last week of the holidays, I hope the weather is kind.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-90786920160377530552011-01-10T09:54:00.003+11:002011-01-10T10:18:00.403+11:00Crochet presentsHere are a few crochet projects I have been doing this holidays, I'm either going to make this into a picture frame or Christmas tree decoration.It is crocheted around a plastic bangle, and the pattern is from Lola Nova
After seeing my niece at Christmas she told me her favourite colours, pink and purple. I made a crochet star bunting for her Birthday, I hope she likes it, pattern from The royalSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-87770106982686711732010-12-22T18:15:00.002+11:002010-12-23T22:14:55.406+11:00treasury 'Gifts from OZ' by suzziisuebots Wonderful handmade beauties from Australia. We are a crafty bunch. Suzz
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-65292285877098317812010-12-20T09:17:00.002+11:002010-12-23T22:15:21.208+11:00treasury 'Pretty in pink' by laceandluxuries Pretty pinks from the DUST team
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-53009704897209255862010-12-17T22:26:00.000+11:002010-12-17T22:27:10.532+11:00Psychologists Nightmare 'Psychologists Nightmare' by sunweeds
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-79124230961386337142010-12-17T07:38:00.006+11:002010-12-17T07:49:11.275+11:00The GrannyMy granny blanket is finally finished, it took about 6 months and is in full swing now that the unseasonal weather is upon us combined with tired and grumpy end of school children.
I love the colours I used, mainly leftovers, and I could look at my edging all day, very cute!David Austins collected before yet another down pour.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-46712488108790247842010-11-24T07:22:00.005+11:002010-11-24T07:31:28.161+11:00Christmas shopping on Facebook
Wow I'm just about done with all the Christmas shopping, I'm usually finished by now. I picked up a few last things online ... such a great way to shop. Last night I bought these fab colouring wallets from Kazzablue on facebook.The kids are going to love them, I opted out of the crayons and am going to add some nice pens so they can be used as journals.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-75425835926209019892010-11-17T18:04:00.000+11:002010-11-17T18:04:00.816+11:00Giant Granny's, Geum and custom flowersMy granny's bonnets are going crazy this year, I will have to do a count and photo all the different colours... soon
Custom order party table decorations
The roses are just about to burst, and the juvenile parrot vandals are contemplating chopping off all the new buds
Geum WOW! and this was just the bits hanging over the path edge, with miss 3 skipping rope along the paths they are better off Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-63342553320123789552010-11-16T20:42:00.002+11:002010-11-16T20:42:00.616+11:00Around hereA collection of shells and stones on the verandah table for little fingers to play with.
Trentham Falls, looking spectacular after our recent rain.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-16661607465715254512010-11-15T08:55:00.002+11:002010-11-28T13:32:17.610+11:00Giggle BouquetA felt and fabric bouquet for Giggleberry Amy.
My rainbow crochet blanket with lots of verandah sunshine.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-63715270128351252862010-11-14T08:29:00.004+11:002010-11-14T09:24:25.383+11:00250 Facebook likers
On facebook sunweeds has reached 250 likers YAY!. Thanks everyone for your lovely support and encouragement!I know I'm not much of a self promoter, I spend too much time playing and looking at other peoples nice things. I decided to have a give away, no strings attached, using random org. a number will be randomly chosen and a surprise gift will be sent to the chosen liker.
The winner is Shara Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-49449777703854690092010-09-24T16:20:00.002+10:002010-09-24T16:49:41.172+10:00HomeThe dam is full
We have lots of lemons, Hannah made coconut and lemon muffins today
Lots of blossom and daffodilsSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-59163917002713503052010-09-20T14:05:00.000+10:002010-09-20T14:05:00.922+10:00Enjoying the bush.This is where we liveThis cute little wallaby visits every day
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-70045264063323324052010-09-19T13:25:00.005+10:002010-09-19T14:02:40.462+10:00Etsy Holiday & around homeHello, my Etsy and made it shops are in holiday mode, I'm just taking a break after the big rush before Sugar and Spice market... and gearing up for Christmas.We have been taking a bit of time out in the garden now the weather is nicer.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-27369095402542649282010-09-09T14:40:00.002+10:002010-09-09T14:50:33.735+10:00Sugar and Spice Children's marketThis weekend is the Sugar and Spice Children's Market in Woodend, I will be there with loads of goodies, with lots of other talented crafters and artists.
The Kyneton daffodil parade is also on Sunday, so why not pop over to Woodend for some shopping and a coffee and cupcake at the market after watching your little ones in the parade. The St Ambrose hall is toasty warm and has a lovely atmosphereSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-29762564689417668872010-09-03T09:58:00.004+10:002010-09-03T10:06:28.942+10:00DUSTy Diva Blog post @ Maddo's blog
I'm featured here today at the lovely Samara's blog Samara is one of the kind ladies and talented artists you can find on Etsy and specifically from the DUST (Down Under Street Team).Please go take a look at Samara's shop Maddo and her wonderful blog that features DUSTy Divas each Friday
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-75340534895042344532010-08-14T08:16:00.007+10:002010-08-15T06:06:45.931+10:00Sugar and Spice Market
More new items for the Sugar and Spice market in Woodend. I found out this week that I have been accepted. So I look forward to a busy day on the 12th September, and meeting lots of people.
I have a lot more new items but it is just to blah for photos so they will have to be a surpriseSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-58386382496186181842010-08-04T20:57:00.002+10:002010-08-04T21:10:22.361+10:00More new items, felt brooches for the market
Little felt cuties for brooches, the penguin and the owl are my favs.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-5229574643372170702010-08-03T07:56:00.003+10:002010-08-03T08:24:31.031+10:00We wont mention how long it has been!I've been very busy making up lots of new items, I have applied for a spot in the Sugar and Spice childrens market in Woodend, lots of applicants and we need to wait and see if we get a spot. So lots of childrens cuties just in case!Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-49233129692115043782010-06-29T11:04:00.004+10:002010-06-29T11:10:53.580+10:00Crochet and Wedding bouquetThis is one of my new wedding bouquets.
And my granny's garden crochet blanket I'm making for me!
Not the traditional granny square it has a flower in the middle.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-58532397883479634512010-06-27T22:18:00.002+10:002010-06-27T22:20:40.227+10:00Check out the fun over here, maybe you can join in too!
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-10937093886818165422010-06-24T06:46:00.002+10:002010-06-24T06:59:06.098+10:00Something new and exciting
I'm making these wonderful fabric, felt and button bouquets. I'm really loving these!
I have a load of scrap fabric bits I just couldn't part with, from my (having a lot more patience) quilting days. So these are all OOAK the range of colours is endless and the uses too.
These flower stems are un bound and bendable so they can be arranged in many ways, they are less time consuming thanSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-80540309629203464562010-06-21T07:25:00.002+10:002010-06-21T07:30:25.098+10:00New Felt fabric and Button Bouquet
This is one of my new fabric, felt and button bouquets. A customer order with matching personalised bunting.
and a yummy chocolate treasurySunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-31961551989679125602010-06-20T21:03:00.007+10:002010-06-21T11:58:17.615+10:00A Crafty Weekend
Saturday I went to a Stampin up party and had my first go at scrapbooking, we made a card and these cute little paper bags which can be used as invitations, or with a gift card inside.
We learnt a few methods of gluing, cutting, etc my fav being the big shot die cutter.... would love to have one :)
Then Sunday I spent the morning at the Sugar and Spice childrens market in Woodend, where I got Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-12109057876603153082010-06-14T07:51:00.001+10:002010-11-26T20:02:51.864+11:00Purple buttons,,,,,,Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-36555917447989890572010-06-09T09:19:00.003+10:002010-06-09T09:42:21.502+10:00Bouquets and treasuries
Cream and gold custom wedding bouquet sold on madeit!
Custom wedding bouquet sold on madeit!
Sunweeds featured in 2 treasuries
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-91444507348859487982010-06-06T07:53:00.001+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.711+10:00Etsy Front Page` 1st Time YAY!Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-88918311515714004412010-05-23T20:07:00.001+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.714+10:00Felt PastelSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-21334256934801335072010-05-19T17:00:00.003+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.717+10:00Playing around with buttons
I have so many beautiful buttons, some from my grandmother others I have collected from opp shops or bought at clearing sales. They are so wasted in my 100's of jars on the shelf so I have been experimenting with glue and making some jewellery. I know there are so many people making button jewellery but I dont think I could sell mine. I made these 3 brooches this week and have found that even Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-84756891883067466632010-05-11T15:27:00.003+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.720+10:00Penny Rugs new for sunweeds
I made this cute MOO card holder this week, it's already been through the wash once I forgot to take it out of my pocket
On the colour bath theme this week, we had a little too much green in the bath last night the girls have green fingernails today... I think it's pink tonight!
This is a Penny Rug I made for a custom order on Madeit.
In the 1800s, starting around the time of the Civil War, Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-61627857122969948622010-05-09T13:18:00.004+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.723+10:00Mothers Day craft day
Tylden Primary School fair, we spent all day there yesterday, the kids and Mr Sunweeds enjoying the sunshine and rides. I helped out on the curry stall which sold out early which left me a little time for browsing and getting some second hand bargains.
I decided for Mothers Day I would spend the day doing crafty type things, I've been continuing on the Penny rug that I am making.
I made a cute Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-85320323654930481012010-05-07T08:06:00.004+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.726+10:00Sweet TreasuriesSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-1879046009531964632010-04-29T21:15:00.003+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.729+10:00TreasuriesThis bright colourful one I made as inspiration for my new felt bouquets, I'll show you a sneek peek over the weekend, it includes some of the colours above.
I love this pink and lemon one.
I haven't made a treasury East yet, it sort of looses it's apeal if you can just do them whenever you like. Here is a few I'm featured in or have created.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-26992883404652685482010-04-27T08:43:00.002+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.732+10:00Felt Flower Bouquet baby GirlSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-42264429947192597522010-04-25T08:48:00.002+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.738+10:00New BouquetsSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-77888123203514212722010-04-25T08:35:00.004+10:002010-04-25T08:47:15.359+10:00A New Adventure for SunweedsSomething new for Sunweeds these felt flower bouquets... I've be toying with the idea for a while now. I love working with felt and the hand sewing which I manage to fit in around the girls active social lives. Making the button flower bouquets I am constantly asked for aqua buttons to be included... which are so hard to find. The felt comes in a huge variety of colours and I am starting a new Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-81708411902855446082010-04-19T09:49:00.003+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.741+10:00Treasuries I've Made or been featured inSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-29667112839584672572010-04-18T08:13:00.002+10:002010-06-06T11:32:04.744+10:00New bouquets listed this weekSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-66193281948106307782010-04-03T18:40:00.014+11:002010-06-06T11:32:04.748+10:00Meeting Dusters at Daylesford makers marketI went and checked out the Daylesford Makers market on Saturday, it was a beautiful country day and the streets were packed with coffee drinkers, tourists and shoppers.
I hadn't been to the market before.. it always seemed to be on when i was busy with other things. The stalls looked great and there was lots to choose from, the lighting in the main hall was terrible though, I imagine really Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-88957119371149865122010-04-03T16:40:00.005+11:002010-06-06T11:32:04.752+10:00The Birthday Girl
Penny loved her party, the weather was nice and there was lots of playing. Just a small family party but very exciting when her cousin Issy comes to visit.
Some of the party decorations above, Happy Birthday bunting I made last year, I only noticed when I hung it that I forgot to sew the button on top of the "I" wondering if I did that on the others I sold... will have to look back on some Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-34789530618330629822010-03-30T17:30:00.004+11:002010-04-25T08:51:19.867+10:00Organising Penny's 3rd Birthday ~These are my free MOO cards I ordered when they had their special on, I just had to pay for postage... they worked well i think!~
These are for Penny's 3rd birthday on Good Friday. I have been loving looking at all the party decorating blogs lately and I have decided to do a few easy low budget decoration ideas.
These are chinese takeaway boxes from the $2 shop, I am going to use these Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-59870052601987720912010-03-26T14:58:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.064+11:00Treasury westSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-15464949847344329142010-03-26T11:51:00.005+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.066+11:00Hollyhocks
I've always wanted to grow hollyhocks and I have tried for years, the slugs love the seedlings, the kids trample them, the dogs eat them.
Then this year I grew these... love them!Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-65289003740077489942010-03-26T11:41:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.069+11:00Felt birthday crowns
I'm making some felt flower crowns for Penny's birthday which is Good Friday this year. I thought we could use these instead of party hats and it is an extra item for the girls to keep with their lolly bags.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-57879968608073501752010-03-20T08:00:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.072+11:00
I'm very excited to let you know that I have been featured on the wonderful Violets ArtShuShus blog here she has the most delightful blog ... go take a look. The paintings in her Etsy shop are gorgeous check them out too while your over there.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-23134887509525592792010-03-17T10:15:00.000+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.075+11:00Rustic country treasury westSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-66944233623535823702010-03-17T07:16:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.079+11:00More Pictures!Wendys Floral card
Penny's floral saucerSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-14221452350407828742010-03-15T09:48:00.007+11:002010-10-06T08:20:39.683+11:00Autumn flower Festival, Macedon GardensIt was the Macedon Autumn Flower show yesterday hot on the heels of the kyneton show last week... with that unbelievable hail storm in between. I think the children and I had 35 entries all together. We did very well the children got 1st and 2nds for their floral saucers, botanical drawings, floral cards and posies.
Above is an Amaranthus grown from seed, my entry into the annual section, they Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-20722056906052261452010-03-11T08:06:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.084+11:00Rain, Hail and Macedon flower show
We were in melbourne for the freaky hail storm on the weekend. luckily my Kyneton flower show flowers were already picked, but it's going to be slim pickings for this weekends Mount Macedon Autumn Flower Show.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-3079466379888004222010-03-10T08:05:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.087+11:00Winnings in the Autumn Flower show
Well we all did well in the kyneton autumn Flower Show, I had 25 entries getting 7 first, and 6 2nds mostly in the roses and cut flower sections. I won a beautiful book for being aggregate in the rose section, and a ribbon for best exhibit in the fruit and vegetable section with my harvest basket:)Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-86099580538517498492010-03-10T07:56:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.090+11:00Kyneton Autumn flower show
Here are some of our entries into the Kyneton Autumn flower, top: is 2yrs old Penny's decorated saucer, she got a 1st prize. The other is bunches for my entries I entered in 25 sections. Sorry photos are a little dark, i spent a few hours in the pouring rain cutting them on Friday night, before taking them to the show to be judged Saturday morning.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-26432748790305246472010-03-08T08:16:00.004+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.093+11:00New treasury I'm featured in this one
I curated this Polka dot treasury, inspired by the recent hail storms :)Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-69327449943324913362010-03-03T15:34:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.096+11:00Curated a rainbow treasury west todaySunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-30076740705064791762010-02-16T22:26:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.099+11:00Crochet hearts for Valentines dayI like to crochet and I usually get the urge when it gets cold. I saw this cute little hearts tutorial on Meet Me at Mikes blog and thought I'd give them a go. They are a little wobbly, I have never done tripple treble before, and who knew?? I've been looping the wool the wrong way around the hook for 35 years.... I remember my Nan saying I did it weird when she taught me, now I know what she Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-23682082483866973012010-02-16T09:48:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.102+11:00Etsy shop on the go again!I can't believe it took so long to sell this purple one it is one of my favourites, so much better in real life though, my photo's are still not so good.
I'm glad to say I have had a few sales over the last few weeks. Since before Christmas it has been pretty slow, I didn't mind so much because I was busy making everyones Christmas presents anyway. Two bouquets sold so far this week one going toSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-87929287661829170142010-02-10T09:22:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.105+11:00Well 365 Days crafting??I have been crafting every day still, but I have trouble (not technical) updating my blog.... I just can't find the time. I know my blog always suffers over the summer months, I spend so much of my time outside.
So here is what I have been working on and actually took time to take a photo of.
"Pearl" custom bunting, for an Etsy customer.
New colours in button bouquets this mint one is all Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-72653287981901257232010-01-30T11:14:00.004+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.108+11:00Etsy DUST LOVE Talented Aussies
Pink Charm Bracelet
from a very talented DUST member, I love the colours and you know me and anything floral... beautiful. go check it out and all the other great things Julie Ann has in her store.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-85574347098535067582010-01-18T11:59:00.004+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.111+11:00Crafting 365 days day 18I cut lots of lavender today I am about half way through the bushes. Also collecting seeds. Then bunching the lavender and hanging them on the verandah to dry.
I tried teaching Wendy to crochet today, she mastered the chain but had trouble with the next step, we were trying for a granny square.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-49685936980705862502010-01-17T11:58:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.114+11:00Crafting 365 Days day 17
Wendys
Hannahs
We all got one of these for Christmas, Santa thought it might be a fun activity to do together on the holidays. I'm doing mine in flower butterfly /theme with pictures of the girls in it.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-7827020400168004642010-01-16T11:58:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.117+11:00Crafting 365 days 16I spent lots of time today organising the kids crafts, made new playdough pink and purple, the kids painted and pasted and made birthday cards. I cut out felt circles and hearts in between cleaning up playdough, paint, paste, and keeping up a continuos supply of crafting bits.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-83663601783018434532010-01-15T12:16:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.120+11:00365 Days of crafting Day 15I'm working on a custom bunting, I'll show you pictures when its sold :)
Painting today with the helpers, Penny 2yr on the left is totally tactile and hers all end up balls of paper handpainted, and with all the paints mixed together. Wendy 10yr is very fussy and could reject her project at any moment.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-50505255609309673062010-01-14T12:05:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.123+11:00365 Days of crafting Day 14
Sewing buttons on felt hearts which are going on the front of felt lavender bags. I have so much lavender at the moment and am planning to use the harvest as part of my Autumn Harvest Basket entry in the Macedon and kyneton Autumn Flower shows.
We also went to spotlight and got some supplies.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-56784247705063521772010-01-13T09:59:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.126+11:00Crafting 365 Days- 13Felt food Oreos, I've lost track of how many posts because I was a day or so behind so I will tag each entry now according to the date.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-66712917192248780322010-01-12T10:15:00.000+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.131+11:00Crafting 365 Days-12
Cutting and sewing a secret custom order today sorry no pics just in case. Will post some when sold.Cutting lots of lavender at the moment so some lavender in spired crafts coming soon.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-19609301885125837182010-01-11T10:08:00.000+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.134+11:00Crafting 365 Days-11
Colouring Mandalas with the kids today, very hot here and not much sleep happening so trying to get some quiet time. Colouring detailed pictures helps they need to concentrate to keep in the lines. Next shopping trip we need to get some new textas, 2 yr olds flatten them in no time.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-7349030928142141852010-01-10T06:21:00.005+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.138+11:00Crafting 365 Days 6, 7, 8,9,10
My daughter and I are working on this banner for her room, she tends to change her mind alot, as 10 year olds do, so this is made with paper and bits from my stash.
We still need to glitter the other letters, which is proving to be difficult with 3 extra helpers, I might get the fairies to do it tonight while the helpers are sleeping :)Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-79709595455698628252010-01-07T06:49:00.005+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.142+11:00Crafting 365 days- day 5Chocolate chip cookie for the cake shopSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-46622331087488121022010-01-07T06:36:00.000+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.145+11:00another treasury
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-25185639563468866392010-01-06T22:57:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.148+11:00Vote for Sunweeds at handmade KidsHandmade Kids is now taking votes for The Handmade Kids Rising Star Award
What is the HMK Rising Star Award? A store/individual can be nominated by self, friends, family, and colleagues for the 2010 HMK Rising Star Award. The store/individual has to be: (a) Located in Australia/New Zealand; (b) Making/producing handcrafted items for kids or relevant to kids; (c) Selling products on a website (Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-76313859871843161052010-01-06T10:34:00.007+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.151+11:00Crafting 365 days- day 4
Felt food chocolate slice for my 2 year olds cake shop.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-59480383039000664412010-01-06T10:08:00.004+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.155+11:00Rose LoveGold Bunny, Tatyana and Chicago Peace.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-75190114090523985062010-01-04T08:00:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.158+11:00Day 3 of 365Anyone for tea? handmade by me felt pretend play tea bags, a huge hit for play kitchens, I drink many of these each day.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-59145112355419971932010-01-03T08:00:00.001+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.161+11:00Day 2 of 365
Today I made the rest of my felt food sandwich, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and cucumber on white bread (which needs a little adjusting to get it better). My children christened them by having a picnic. Looks like I need to make some fried eggs too.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-7494419294702079662010-01-02T08:52:00.006+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.164+11:00Crafting 365 Days- Day 1
Felt tomato slices for pretend play salad sandwhiches. I'm not sure I like the beaded one or the plainer one. I think the top 2 in the first photo are probably what I'll work on next time, but just cut the segments more evenly.
Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-63480427720299216472009-12-31T15:22:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.167+11:00Cute button treasurySunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-69472094655976916182009-12-31T15:13:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.171+11:00Introducing Graham Thomas
David Austins Graham Thomas, is outdoing itself this year with up to 14 blooms per stem, I love the colour from butter gold buds fading to pale lemon.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-54845664742085233002009-12-21T16:53:00.005+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.175+11:00Aquilegia Love!!Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-38270738054784077942009-12-20T11:25:00.000+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.180+11:00Cute Pink TreasurySunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-67464893102825628832009-12-20T08:58:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.184+11:00Go Elf yourself for the Holidays!Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-13483123791374805222009-12-19T17:11:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.187+11:00Bags and RosesPerfume Perfection..... Mmmmmm!
New grocery shopping bag I made today, from a vintage table cloth.
Piccadilly - Hybrid tea
A nice place to contemplate, now if I could just block out the sound of the man mowing over the road and my childrens enthusiastic play.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-18228656818895750912009-12-18T09:25:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.190+11:00Witch Party at the Fairy shop.Wendy the witch
Pretty Fairy/ witch gardens
Hungry witchesSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-78396470158046445072009-12-18T09:20:00.002+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.193+11:00If you need me I'm in the garden!I know worst blogger ever!
I'm going to make a sign for my front gate "If you need me I'm in the garden" I say that to my kids and hubby most days now, and they know that it means Don't call me unless youre desperate, because I won't be happy.
So much to do, and so much to hide from this time of the year. No matter how prepared I am Christmas always feels like pressure to me.
Promise to blog Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-42353250005979335092009-11-22T11:57:00.000+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.196+11:00New treasury featuredSunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-34152552927186409702009-11-22T11:55:00.000+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.200+11:00Lemon & Lime treasury created by me.Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-611081685474329049.post-29517687291339541692009-11-06T07:45:00.003+11:002010-03-30T23:12:40.203+11:00Blanket Bunny LarkI visited Allison at Lark in Daylesford on Monday, to pick up the blanket bunny that I won in the breast cancer giveaway on her blog.
Here is Peta, she has had a makeover already her felt eyes were removed in the first 5 minutes by my 2yr old fashion designer, I replaced them with buttons and put a button on her cardigan and apparently she needed ribbons in her ears. She is very cute and very Sunweedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507452589194264089noreply@blogger.com0