tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69595315670998534122024-02-07T15:26:02.120+13:00justalittlebitcuteI love all things that are a little bit cute whether they be a photo, an online store or blog, something vintage, a crafty project or a cute pair of shoes.rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-24157922320418307372015-05-03T21:42:00.001+12:002015-05-03T21:42:23.115+12:00My Inspiration Monday - Superhero Bedroom Ideas for Girls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We moved out of our house recently for EQC repairs and our house is not only undergoing repairs but a makeover at the same time. Lily will be moving into a bigger room and would like a superhero bedroom (superhero's are pretty big in our house and have been for a while, she dresses up switching from Superman to Spiderman to Batman and the odd Ninja Turtle at times. Sometimes the odd pair of Fairy Wings and a Party Dress make an appearance too but it's rare!)</div>
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So anyway I've had a look around for a few ideas and it's really hard to find Superhero Bedroom ideas for girls! Don't they know girls love Superheros too?</div>
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However I've found a few ideas to get me started, and so far I'm loving a City Skyline Headboard, Word Bunting to spell out important messages for Superheroes, Animal Hook Shelf with Superhero Mask detail (a clever KMart hack) and a print/wall decal - Bat Kids is pretty cute!</div>
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<li>Bat Storage Bag from <a href="http://mylittlelovebird.co.nz/shop/bat-bag-pre-order/" target="_blank">My Little LoveBird</a></li>
<li>Word Banner from <a href="http://www.vanmariel.nl/c-2606077/wordbanners/" target="_blank">Van Mariel</a> or <a href="http://cottonon.com/AU/p/cotton-on-kids/word-bunting/2074033802991.html#start=1" target="_blank">Cotton On Kids</a></li>
<li>Bat Shelf from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DecorHandled" target="_blank">Decor Handled</a></li>
<li>Bat Kids Print from <a href="http://littlepopstudios.com/product/batkids-print/" target="_blank">Little Pop Studios</a></li>
<li>Animal Hook Shelf (KMart Hack idea) from <a href="http://oururbanbox.com/kmart-hacks-do-it-yourself-its-easy/" target="_blank">Our Urban Box</a></li>
<li>Skyline Decal found on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/82331499414686715/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li>
<li>Super Hero Flag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/221078924/a-super-hero-lives-here-flag-decal?ref=market" target="_blank">The Lovely Wall</a></li>
<li>House Decal idea (might make this a city skyline) from <a href="http://onehundredpercentheart.com.au/products/large-polka-dots-fruit-salad" target="_blank">100 Percent Heart</a></li>
<li>Na Na Batman Print from <a href="http://felt.co.nz/listing/248952/Na-Na-Batman-A3-Print" target="_blank">Little Laneway</a></li>
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In this week's My Inspiration Monday, we meet Kathryn from Buttoflies who is also addicted to Red Polka Dots as much as I am - just check out her Cath Kidston sneakers if you don't believe me!</div>
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did your business come about?</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Buttoflies came about as a result of me
needing to have an activity to focus on to take my mind off health
issues. It worked wonders!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Where did the name come from? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As with most great ideas, the name came to me
while lying in bed! Obviously I make buttons, and my daughter loves
butterflies, so just combined the two.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What do you love about what you do? </span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-NZ; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-NZ;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I love sourcing fabrics that I think
may be popular and when it comes time to make them up for the first time, the
excitement of the finished product is still with me. I love seeing
people wearing my goodies. And I love seeing the excitement on kids
faces when they see some clips made out of their favourite theme or
colour.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Where do you find time to craft?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> I craft in the evenings instead of watching
TV, or while my 2 kids are at school.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What’s next for you? </span></span><br />
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With Valentines Day just around the corner, it's only fitting I share a little fairy love inspiration for your Fairy Garden or Terrarium. And we all know the smaller something is, the cuter it gets, these little gems prove just that.</div>
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1. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shabbydaisies" target="_blank">Driftwood House</a> by <a href="http://www.shabbydaisies.co.uk/" target="_blank">Shabby Daisies</a></div>
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2. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/96730478/sale-little-clay-house-white-red-heart?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share" target="_blank">Little Clay House</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/thelittlereddoor?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">thelittlereddoor</a></div>
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3. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/transaction/251112510?" target="_blank">Miniature House with Heart Chimney</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RaincrowPottery?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Raincrow Pottery</a><br />
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1. <a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2011-03-01T06:57:00-08:00&max-results=7&start=28&by-date=false" target="_blank">Balloons</a> by <a href="http://joannswansondiyminiatures.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Joann L. Swanson</a><br />
2. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://blog.crescendoh.com/gallery/2012/02/wee-knitting-love-stamped-mini-canvases-tutorial-by-becky-shander.html" target="_blank">Love Stamped Mini Canvases</a> by <a href="http://blog.crescendoh.com/" target="_blank">Crescendoh</a></span><br />
3. <a href="http://vivs-whimsy.blogspot.co.nz/2014/05/fairy-garden-time.html" target="_blank">Whimsical Bunting</a> by <a href="http://vivs-whimsy.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank">Viv out on a Whim</a><br />
4. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/159971461/fairy-garden-sign-i-heart-faries?ref=sr_gallery_44&ga_search_query=miniature+wood+sign&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_order=price_asc&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank">I Heart Fairies Sign</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KithKinCrafts?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">KithKinCrafts</a><br />
5. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/175752184/one-valentine-heart-valentine-decoration" target="_blank">Tiny Crochet Heart in Pots</a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FancyKnittles?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Fancy Knittles</a><br />
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1. <a href="http://meganhess.deviantart.com/art/Miniature-polymer-clay-Valentine-s-Day-cookies-427271529" target="_blank">Heart Cookies</a> by <a href="http://meganhess.deviantart.com/gallery/" target="_blank">Megan Hess</a></div>
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2. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/174972558/romantic-burgers-for-2-heart-shaped?ref=market" target="_blank">Burgers for two </a> by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OneSixthSense?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">OneSixthSense</a></div>
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3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justalittlebitcutenz/photos/a.736537859746068.1073741828.375466795853178/800591476674039/?type=1&theater" target="_blank">An Afternoon Tea with love Kit</a> by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.736537859746068.1073741828.375466795853178&type=3" target="_blank">justalittlebitcute</a></div>
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4.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/themousemarket/7024028499/in/set-72157622342578335/" target="_blank"> I Heart Breakfast Special</a> by <a href="http://www.themousemarket.com/" target="_blank">The Mouse Market</a></div>
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Summer holidays are nearing an end for most kids (school heads back next week for most) and you're probably running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained for these last few days. Here's some great Summer inspired craft ideas to keep them busy a little bit longer..........<br />
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rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-91584110339027077772014-12-24T09:12:00.000+13:002015-01-30T12:17:03.934+13:00How to say Goodbye on Christmas Eve to your Elf on the ShelfSo it was with sadness that we said goodbye to Elfie on Christmas Eve. I didn't want to make too bigger deal about it, but then he deserved a pretty good send off and I wanted to end his adventures with a little something. So we gave him cuddles and made sure he was waiting in the right place for Santa to pick him up (under the Xmas tree of course!)<br />
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And then I made a little book of his adventures and wrapped it and popped it under the tree with a card from Elfie. I also made a Christmas Tree decoration with a photo of Elfie and Lily - this is another tradition we have that every year we make a Christmas Tree decoration with a photo of Lily and something 'Christmassy' happening. Another Snapfish product, we chose the Snowflake Ornament this year (for obvious 'Frozen' reasons) you can see the other options <a href="http://www4.snapfish.co.nz/snapfishnz/store/cat=ornaments/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I made both the book and decoration through the <a href="http://www.snapfish.co.nz/" target="_blank">Snapfish</a> website and with it being a bit last minute (good ideas only come at the last minute right?) I did not in any way expect the book to turn up before Xmas. I ordered it Saturday 20th Dec and it arrived on Tuesday 23rd December which is pretty amazing service in my book (see what I did there....)<br />
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Now we can read about his adventures at bedtime and talk about what he might do next Christmas, although I feel he may turn up on special occasions, will keep you posted!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Our Elf on the Shelf (if you haven't heard of Elf on the Shelf head<a href="http://www.elfontheshelf.com/content/about-us" target="_blank"> here</a>) has arrived and made himself at home. I thought I would share a little about Elfie and his adventures so far. It's been pretty fun creating a new Christmas tradition and watching (and planning) the adventures and mischief this little guy gets up to. It also inspired friends and family to have their own Elf on the Shelf, and when I share his adventures on Facebook everyone was looking forward to the next instalment of what this little guy had been up to.</span></div>
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If you are looking for more inspiration you can find more <a href="http://www.elfontheshelf.com/content/ideas-scout-elves" target="_blank">here </a>on the official Elf on the Shelf website and my <a href="http://www.justalittlebitcute.com/2014/12/the-cheats-guide-to-elf-on-shelf.html" target="_blank">Cheats Guide to Elf on the Shelf</a>.rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-74625298372596461392014-12-07T21:19:00.004+13:002014-12-07T21:22:23.090+13:00A Cheat's Guide to Elf on the Shelf<br />
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So this little guy turned up this morning, (a little on the tardy side but better late than never, I didn't mention this to Miss 3 though. He told me he was a visiting a little while ago from <strike><a href="http://www.notsocks.co.nz/elf-on-the-shelf" target="_blank">Not Socks Gifts </a></strike>the North Pole but was waiting for the right time to visit). Tried to pop down the chimney of the old gas fire that Mr R pulled out last week. Didn't get the memo that the fire had moved outside temporarily (although it seems to be permanent fixture on the deck at the moment!).</div>
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He came with a letter addressed to Miss 3 explaining basically how it works -<br />
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<li>Who he is (a magical Elf)</li>
<li>Why he's here (to spy on Santa's behalf)</li>
<li>Can he please have a name (we decided on Elfie) </li>
<li>The rules (basically don't touch him, otherwise his magic will go away and he won't be able to report to Santa how naughty or nice you've been)</li>
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And then he made himself some Kiwi friends and has fitted right in. <br />
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Now that's the easy bit done, usually there's a month of activities to think about but luckily enough the Elf on the Shelf journey has been carried out many times before.<br />
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Here's a Cheat's Guide to make the Elf on the Shelf fun (and easier!)<br />
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1. Check out lots and lots of inspiration <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=elf%20on%20the%20shelf%20ideas&term_meta%5B%5D=elf+on+the+shelf+ideas%7Ctyped" target="_blank">here<span id="goog_1876868541"></span><span id="goog_1876868542"></span> </a>on Pinterest like this one from <a href="http://mylifeandkids.com/" target="_blank">My Life and Kids</a><br />
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<img alt="100 Elf on the Shelf ideas from quick & easy to crafty & committed." src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/21/ea/e3/21eae318b2bcc4b0e99db97df02cee65.jpg" /><br />
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2. Come up with a bit of a plan! There are some lovely people who have compiled activities for each day in calendar month form on Pinterest, you can find them <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=elf%20on%20the%20shelf%20calendar&term_meta%5B%5D=elf+on+the+shelf+calendar%7Ctyped" target="_blank">here </a><br />
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I absolutely love this one from <a href="http://www.mamacheaps.com/elf-on-the-shelf-ideas" target="_blank">Mama Cheaps</a>, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=elf%20on%20the%20shelf%20calendar&term_meta%5B%5D=elf+on+the+shelf+calendar%7Ctyped" target="_blank">Inspiration for both Slackers and Overachievers</a> I'm totally following the Slackers one (and maybe thinking about the Overachievers one)<br />
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3. Think about your kid's interests and what they are into/have been excited about throughout the year.<br />
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Here's a few ideas based on Lily's interests that I've come up with so far........<br />
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I have a few ideas that involve her toys (I think watching the Toy Story movies 1, 2 & 3! lately have inspired some of these)<br />
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Dinosaur Piggyback<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.snippetsfromsuburbia.com/?p=2650" target="_blank">Snippets from Suburbia</a></td></tr>
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Hanging out with the Frozen Movie Cast<br />
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Mat Time (Lily loves being the Teacher)<br />
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A convoy of vehicles to the North Pole - maybe a sleigh like this one<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theorganisedhousewife.com.au/holiday-seasons/christmas/organised-christmas-2013-day-9/" target="_blank">The Organised Housewife</a></td></tr>
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Elf Donuts - I blogged about these super cute treats <a href="http://www.justalittlebitcute.com/2013/12/elf-donuts-recipe.html" target="_blank">last year</a><br />
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Movie Night<br />
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Making Pancakes<br />
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Reading a toy catalogue<br />
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Playing a little Poker<br />
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The Voice audition<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pickleheadsoup.blogspot.co.nz/search?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=38" target="_blank">Picklehead Soup</a></td></tr>
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Stay tuned for more Elfie adventures over on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justalittlebitcutenz" target="_blank">Facebook </a>page!<br />
<br />rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-71885229511688494712014-11-03T22:16:00.003+13:002014-11-03T22:17:21.675+13:00Market Mashup - What's on the Market Calendar Summer 2014<br />
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Tis' the season for Markets so I thought I would compile a handy list of upcoming markets for you in Christchurch. As you can see there's a lot on the calendar! I hope to see you at some of these either shopping or stalling it (in a good way). Also if you know of any other Market events please contact me and I can add to the list or please feel free to comment below.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Cathedral Square Market</span></b><br />
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Running most days throughout Market Season (check website for details)<br />
Time: 10am - 4pm<br />
Venue: Cathedral Square<br />
Official Website:<a href="http://www.hazellovesdesign.com/" target="_blank"> http://www.hazellovesdesign.com/</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">New Brighton Seaside Market</span></b><br />
Every Saturday from 8th November to the 20th December<br />
Time: 10am - 2pm<br />
Venue: New Brighton Pedestrian Mall<br />
Official Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NBCommunityMarket">https://www.facebook.com/NBCommunityMarket</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Sumner Sunday Market</span></b><br />
Every Sunday from 19th October to the 5th April<br />
Time: 10am - 2pm<br />
Venue: Sumner Village Green<br />
Official Website:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SumnerMarket" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/SumnerMarket</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market</span></b><br />
Every Sunday<br />
Time: 9am - 2pm<br />
Venue: Riccarton Racecourse, 146 Racecourse Road<br />
Official Website: <a href="http://www.riccartonmarket.co.nz/">http://www.riccartonmarket.co.nz/</a><br />
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<b style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;">Shabby Chic Market</span></b><br />
Date: (1st Sunday of every month)<br />
Time: 11am - 3pm<br />
Venue: Rochester Villa<br />
Official Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Chic-Market-Day/155401051220810">Shabby Chic Market Day</a><br />
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<b style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lost and Found Market</span></b><br />
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Market<br />
Date: Sat 15th Nov<br />
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Official Website: <a href="http://lostfound.co.nz/">http://lostfound.co.nz/</a></div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">The Revamp Vintage Market</span></b><br />
Date: Saturday 22nd November<br />
Time: 10am - 3pm<br />
Venue: The Pavilion @ Rangi Ruru Girls High School<br />
Official Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheReVampVintageMarket">https://www.facebook.com/TheReVampVintageMarket</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Christmas Encraftment Market</span></b></div>
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Date: Saturday 29th November<br />
Time: 10am - 4pm<br />
Venue: The Foundry Bar, 90 Ilam Rd<br />
Official Website: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/:%20http://encraftment.blogspot.co.nz/">the blog</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Encraftment">https://www.facebook.com/Encraftment</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Mandeville Craft Festival</span></b></div>
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Date: Sunday 30th November<br />
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Time: 11am - 4pm<br />
Venue: Mandeville Sports Club, 431 Mandeville Rd</div>
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Official Website: <a href="http://www.mandevillecraftfestival.co.nz/">http://www.mandevillecraftfestival.co.nz/</a><br />
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Date: Sunday 30th November<br />
Time: 10am - 2pm<br />
Venue: Rolleston Community Centre<br />
Official Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rolleston-Community-Market/202374716459778">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rolleston-Community-Market/</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Shop Me Pretty</span></b><br />
The 12 days til Christmas Fete</div>
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Date: Saturday 13th December<br />
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Time: 11am - 4pm<br />
Venue: 280 Hasketts Road, Yaldhurst</div>
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Official Website: <a href="http://www.shopmepretty.co.nz/">www.shopmepretty.co.nz</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Lincoln's Christmas Twilight Market</span></b></div>
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Date: Thursday 18th December<br />
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Time: 4pm - 7pm<br />
Venue: On The Green bside Hillyer's Cafe, Lincoln</div>
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Official Website: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lincolnmarket">https://www.facebook.com/lincolnmarket</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 15.6pt;">A friend of mine enjoyed sewing and had made a blanket for my little man and I fell in love! </span><span style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 15.6pt;">I was given my sewing machine 3 years ago and it has not stopped humming since. </span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">I started with quilting blankets and duvets for close friends and myself then it just exploded from there! I love to try new things and tend to make all my own patterns for everything I make.</span></span><span style="line-height: 15.6pt;"> The things you can make, the beautiful fabrics, the ideas are endless... I tend to get very carried away - I even recently made my own modern cloth nappies for my 1 year old! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.6pt;">I dabble a little in upcycling too -
however that's more of a pastime than business centred. Now I have my facebook
business which is slowly growing and keeping these crafty hands busy - and I
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<span style="line-height: 15.6pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When starting out I had no
idea what to name myself - so I did what most normal people do (right?!?!) I threw
out the question to the Facebook world. A very good friend of mine suggested
Sewinspired, I loved it and I thought to make it a little unique I'd add my
name. So it became - Sewinspired by Kelly Roe!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">Magazines, the internet (don' even get me started on Pinterest!!!), people in general, are all good sources of inspiration. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">I spend a lot of nights sprawling the in</span>ternet for new fabrics, a lot of these give me inspiration as I get a feel for what might look cool as leggings/t- shirt dresses/blankets/cushions/homewares/bibs etc. I also tend to follow trends - at the moment I love geometrics and triangles and bright colours. </div>
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<span style="color: #444444; line-height: 15.6pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> My children are also a huge source of inspiration. I have 3
sons, Lochee, Sawyer and Kingston, I'd like to really progress my business so I
can remain essentially a Stay at Home Mum while also running my little sewing
business. Wouldn't it be great to be able to do the two things I enjoy most at
the same time - being a Mum and sewing!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What's not to love really... creating,
making, starting with a piece of fabric and turning it into something
gorgeous... It is such a neat feeling. </span><span style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;"> </span><span style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">When you begin you have a vision and it is so neat to see that vision come to life! </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.6pt;">Making something that is essentially
unique and one of a kind is awesome, we all like to be individuals and by
buying handmade items it is ticking so many boxes - </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.6pt;">supporting local businesses, </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.6pt;">unique one of a kind items, </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I absolutely love receiving pictures and comments about how
people love what I have made up for them - it is so rewarding
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I also make my 1 year old son a lot of items - and it is so neat
dressing him in things I have made for him, he is one trendy little boy I can
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My house is a huge compilation of everything I have made
from my cushions and dining suite to all the beds having duvets and throws made
by myself (Even my lamps all have been recovered by myself!). It is neat to
walk through the house and think - I did this! I am a huge fan of the shabby chic, upcycled vintage look, as you can see!</span><br />
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searching the internet for fabric! (and then consequently </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.6pt;">spending</span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.6pt;"> a lot of money on fabric!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Also working from
home poses the difficult decision on whether to do housework or to sew
(sewing wins every time!) And I would say the only other thing that is hard is
the amount of pressure I put on myself. I worry right up until the point
someone has received their parcel and told me it fits / they love it / I sent
the correct item.( I have yet to send the wrong item so unsure why this
one bothers me as much as it does!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I guess at the end of the day I am human
and I do my best, and if others can get some enjoyment out of something I have
created then why not share the love.</span></div>
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am a single mother to 3 beautiful boys, I work one day a week and I run the
household. Sewing is my happy place and I find once I get in the zone there is
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<span style="line-height: normal;">My crafting area is my dining room table / kitchen area. Terrible - I know. But I have 3 sons under 6 and if I was to have a room on its own I just don't think I would get anything done. This way, I can (sometimes) sew when they are busy playing in the lounge where they can still see me and demand food and drinks as they do.</span></div>
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school, second at Kindy and baby is asleep. On a good day he will give me 2
straight hours of sewing and its amazing what you can achieve once you get
organised. I have found it helps me too if I can have a lot of my pattern
pieces cut out and ready to go at night time (usually during the ad breaks of The Block!) then when baby is asleep its a case of sitting down and sewing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Business wise I hope to keep growing,
expanding the business and perhaps one day have a shop where I can sell many
items - d</span><span style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">ifferent types of fabric, items I have made, homemade items others have made, furniture that has been upcycled. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 15.6pt;">Trouble with me is I love all things creative - sometimes I need to take
a step back and filter things down so I can focus on one main component. I</span><span style="line-height: 20.7999992370605px;">deally in the next couple of years I would like to expand enough that I can stay home with my little rascals and help them develop into wonderful little humans while also satisfying my creative needs. They say do what you love - and I love to sew!</span></div>
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I was recently a stall holder at The Big Melt Market which was another great Lost and Found Market event. It was fun to be part of the market scene again, being amongst very talented and creative people (you guys rock!). While I was a very busy bee on my own stall I did manage to have a wee sneak peek of all that was on offer and here are some of my faves....<br />
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And something <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justalittlebitcutenz" target="_blank">just a little bit cute</a> from me....</div>
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<br />rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-37842439200919763632014-08-09T20:30:00.002+12:002014-08-12T21:02:26.385+12:00My Craft Space<br />
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It's always nice to create a space where creativity flows but if your supplies are everywhere and the place is a bit of a mess, chances are creativity won't hang around long or even turn up at times. So create a space where you can let the creativity flow and hang around a while, you never know what might, well um..... be created.<br />
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This was my table before I decided to knuckle down and get creating. You know that process of 'I will buy this or these or that, they will look good when I get my table organised' or 'hmmm more craft supplies I must have' and then you add them to the pile and it grows kind of outta control? Yeah that process. Then I started freaking out a little bit and got tidying, moved a few things around and my space ended up looking like this.....</div>
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Now granted, it doesn't always look this tidy! I used the table to make a mock table set up (see below) for markets and it kinda stayed like that for <strike>a few</strike> days afterwards. But then I decided to create a little more, and my space became tidy again. I'm not one for visual stress, so it didn't take long. Visual stress (that horrible feeling where everything has to be in order - you know like OCD but less obsessive....or not?)<br />
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What does your craft space look like? Do you have a space or a small part of the house where you can create? A table, space in the hallway, or a whole room (jealous much?!) Post a photo to my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/justalittlebitcutenz?ref=hl" target="_blank"> facebook</a> page where you find the link for this post and the best photo get's a little something to pop in your crafting space.<br />
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You may remember it was my birthday (well it was in May so you may not) and I gave 5 lucky readers on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=672018896197965&set=a.442012385865285.101470.375466795853178&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Facebook</a> a little box of craft love. This was inspired by this<a href="http://zinawright.typepad.com/messyart/2011/08/little-box-of-crafty-love.html" target="_blank"> little box of crafty love</a> from <a href="http://zinawright.typepad.com/messyart/" target="_blank">messyart</a>. I really liked the idea and had a few (quite a few) bits and pieces to go in them. These would make great care packages for fellow crafters or just because. One if my lucky winners was giving hers to her daughter as a birthday gift - CUTE!</div>
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First I made a felt heart for the inside lid, 2 pieces of felt stitched together and left 'hollow' so the pins can be pinned through. Pop in some cute pins and voila!</blockquote>
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If you've been wondering why it's so quiet around here lately (or you haven't wondered but are now slightly intrigued) I've been busy working on some crafty business. Crafty business that has been rolling around in my creative brain looking for a way to break free. Ideas and thoughts that have consumed some of my thoughts for quite a while, it's so nice to see it become 'real'. <div>
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I've always loved the idea of miniatures and fairy gardens, they lend themselves to just a little bit of cute really don't they? So while I've been concentrating on that the blog has been a little quiet (well actually non-existent really). I can't multi task on more than one creative venture at a time, I can elsewhere but just not with anything that. Go figure. Anyway rest assured I'm back, posting will resume as normal.<div>
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What have you done lately that's been an idea rolling around and you've now turned it into a reality? Can you multi-task with more than one creative venture at a time? <div>
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Well the Winter Encraftment Market was certainly the event to be at last weekend! It was super busy right from the start, my sneaky plan to beat the crowds didn't quite go to plan. It was great to see so many stall holders and their handmade creations. Here is a snapshot of some of the cuties I found and wanted to buy and I'm sure you will agree you want to, too. Thanks to the lovely stallholders who I spoke to and caught up with, it was great to see you and to see you have such a great market day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These bright coloured embroidery hoops and Pom Pom flowers caught my eye from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Missmavisnz" target="_blank">Miss Mavis</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These Story Stones from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JambalayaHandmadeCrafts" target="_blank">Jambalaya Handmade Crafts</a> would make a great gift to encourage the kid's imagination, the illustrations were super cute with lots of characters, props, and settings.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I loved the little clay houses on driftwood from <a href="http://creativeclaystudio.webs.com/" target="_blank">Creative Clay Studio</a> so much, that I bought one. And the cone brooches are just so Christchurch aren't they? Who knew you could make them look so cute!</td></tr>
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Pocket Toys from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ameliorate-Designs/234289236601134" target="_blank">Ameliorate Designs</a>, Hooded Bear Cowls from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LesPommesRougesCreations" target="_blank">Les Pommes Rouges</a>, Buttons from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ButtofliesNZ" target="_blank">Buttoflies</a>, Girl's Woollen Dress from <a href="http://felt.co.nz/shop/snippet" target="_blank">Snippet</a></td></tr>
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And the next Encraftment is rumoured to be Sat 29th November, you can keep up to date <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Encraftment" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-39349809765606556682014-06-05T17:46:00.000+12:002014-06-07T21:46:24.425+12:00Thrifty Thursday - 5 Upcycled Embroidery Hoop ProjectsFollowing this weeks embroidery theme, here is a round-up of what to do with your embroidery hoops if you have a few extra or are wanting to upcycle them. I'm a fan of the Ribbon Chandelier which is so colourful and bright and super easy to make, which we like around here. Feel free to share any <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">favourites that you may have found in your travels, share the link below in the comments.</span><br />
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I’d always been a very creative person, however the creative in me had been buried over the journey into becoming a fully functioning adult. I was going through a bit of a dark period of personal struggle and feeling very lost. As a means of dealing with an anxious thoughts, keeping the brain busy and to keep 'twitchiness' at bay I decided I needed to find a new creative outlet.'<br />
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I always sewed, painted and drawn in the past, however these activities meant that you were often tucked away in a separate space. I wanted a hobby that would not require much set up in terms of expense or equipment, and most importantly something I could do on the sofa in front of the TV as I had just got into watching Mad Men and did not want to sacrifice this! So, yeah, sheer laziness was a huge factor in my journey! I did some research and stumbled across some cool contemporary embroidery websites and blogs.<br />
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I’d always loved Mexican folk art and the Day of the Dead festival. However I was struggling to find art of this kind in NZ. Therefore decided that I would just make my own. So I set myself a task of drawing and embroidering a rather complex Day of the Dead Sugar Skull. I literally learnt as I stitched. The project took several weeks and seasons of Mad Men to complete!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-hansi-font-family: "Arial Unicode MS";"><br /></span></span>
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I posted the photos of my finished project on Facebook and the feedback I got was so positive that a friend suggested I make some more and bring them to a local market to sell…I really doubted my ability to do this, or what people would make of me, so very nearly said no. From there I started a blog to showcase my works, which then also took on a life of its own as it ignited my passion for writing, which again, was lost years ago.<br />
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I decided from the outset that I wanted to be the rock and roll, gin drinking, sweaty cousin to traditional embroidery - therefore I didn’t want my name to be any thing stuffy, adorable or sweet. I wanted strength and sass!<br />
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One of my greatest heroes is David Bowie, so I took my name from a play on his song Queen Bitch - not only does Queen Stitch work as a homage to Bowie and the glam rock attitude, but it also make a cool persona for me to adopt. I love being a Queen of my stitch and blog empire!</div>
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I wrote a lot when I was younger - I have always had a very vivid imagination and enjoyed creating complex characters and worlds as a means of escapism and over-compensating for being shy, different and a bit of a loner.<br />
In my teenage years I started a website with my friend called CeliaSays where we were both secret Agents working for this enigmatic woman called Celia. My alter ego was Agent DeLunTrash, which was an anagram of my surname. We’d write phoney interviews with celebrities, articles about our missions and office life, oh, and Tom Hanks was our Personal Assistant. Who was desperately in love with us.<br />
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Again, I lost touch with this side of myself as I got older and prioritised things like my career and relationships. It’s very easy to let being a grown up diminish these pursuits that we naturally did so easily when we were young. It’s inevitable, understandable, but sad - we need to wage a daily battle to reclaim what we’ve lost! <br />
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I’m a huge pop culture geek. I still have the passion of a fourteen year old for music, TV, film and stupid quotes - so this is where most of my inspiration comes from.</div>
I am obsessed with the work of Wes Anderson and his distinctive visual style and craft, the music of Bowie, Morrissey and all things gloomy and English, Mexican folk art, and I enjoy the work of any artist or illustrator whose work is bright, bold and whimsical. <br />
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My house is a shrine to my influences. Almost every wall is covered in prints, posters and artefacts I’ve collected. It’s very bright and like a gallery in itself. It’s very easy to stare at the walls for long periods of time and draw inspiration from here. I think that if you surround yourself in what you love, then the inspiration just becomes part of you and you don't even need to think about your style, it just becomes a sixth sense.</div>
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I love the freedom of it all. Whilst I am very creative, I am not a technical or precise person, and I get bored very easily. Unlike cross stitch which is very structured and formal, with my embroideries I can just draw what I like and make it up as I go. I don’t really plan my stitches, I might watch a film, or hear a lyric I like and decide that’s what I’m going to make. Things like colour and blocking I just go with my gut instinct whilst I’m stitching.<br />
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With many of my stitches, I appreciate that people might not always get the reference. I don’t do it to be pretentious or to alienate, I just believe in stitching what I love and I trust that someone out there will connect with it. The best feeling is when I’m at a market and 200 people have skimmed past a stitch of something like a Bill Murray reference, yet one person see’s it and loses their s**t over it, and they feel it was made for them.<br />
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I love that so much, and when hey take it home I know that they will have a one of a kind piece of art on their wall that they are truly passionate about. <br />
I could sew things that have a more mainstream appeal, but I’d get bored, and lose enthusiasm, and that’s not what it’s about. Plus if no-one wants my work, at least I know I like it, and can hang it in my house!<br />
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In terms of my writing, my blog is mine and I can write what I want, when I want. I like to swear and write in a very conversationalist way. There’s no-one to sensor or edit me. Originally it was purely for the purpose of showcasing my art, however it’s grown into photography, travel, a commentary on the Christchurch rebuild, review and, well, whatever I feel like!</div>
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The amazing thing has been that I’ve found the more I create, the more projects and opportunities crop up - something I never intended or could have imagined. My writing is now taking on a life of it’s own, spawning the odd contributor job. I also set myself a 365 Day photography challenge for 2014, which I now need to do every day for the year. <br />
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I have no long term plans, I never do in any aspect of my life. I just live one day at a time; working hard, following my gut instincts, being a positive person and simply saying an enthusiastic “YES!” to any invite or opportunity that comes my way…no matter how tired, busy or full of self doubt I am. Just doing these things has worked out amazingly for me so far, and sent only good things my way…and most importantly it’s making me very happy. So why change that?<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Louise has this 'Eat Well, Travel Often' Stitch - for one reader to win. This Stitch is a </span><span style="background-color: transparent;">23cm bamboo hoop, framed ready to hang with blue / green / red text. Backed with green / white polka dot fabric.</span></div>
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If you aren't much of a Knitter and/or don't have the time then today on Thrifty Thursday I am sharing some different ways to use upcycled sweaters (or as we Kiwi's like to call them, jerseys) to make Boot Cuffs. They are pretty easy to make, with little or no sewing and they are such a cute way to dress up a pair of boots and keep warm at the same time. And let's face it, there's bound to be an old jersey (last seasons anyone?) just waiting to be upcycled into a pair of Boot Cuffs. If you don't have one just casually lying around at home, head to the Op Shop and find one for a bargain.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;">It's getting colder by the day, (it even came close to snow here today!) so I've pulled out last season's boots in preparation for the next 4 months of winter. They are looking a little sad so I'm thinking a fun pair of these boot cuffs will help jazz them up a little. They are also known as</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18.200000762939453px;"> boot toppers, or boot warmers, whatever they are - they're pretty cute and practical too so it's a double win. </span><br />
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designer hankies from my home back in Dunedin. The fabrics I bought wholesale
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the Wilderness Family really inspired me. Wooden A-frame houses and wood in
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So many things inspire me - but I guess that's how we evolve really. This is my one-off "Fitzroy" collected which is inspired by the character and wardrobe worn by Nina in Offspring.</span><br />
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Mostly at weekends. I promise myself a day a week to sit down and craft
listening to my old Beastie Boys tracks and Digital Trance music. I guess it's
quite therapeutic, which is very important for me, as my day job is as a feature
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since I was given the orange journal back when I was a child I guess. I used to write all sorts of nonsense in there. Actually, not that I come to think of it, I used to create some rather hilarious fashion magazines made from an old roll of paper I found as the tip when I was about 11. My friend and I would spent hours cutting out images from books and magazines then sticking them in our own little home-made versions, and sketching in them too.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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to do a stationery range as some stage. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from that, on a personal and
emotional level, I still gravitate towards giving something back to the environment
- this could be planting a small native plant forest, or helping at an animal
sanctuary somewhere. I always said to myself: If I win lotto, I will start my
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Genevieve has a bunting necklace from her one-of-a-kind Fitzroy Collection for one reader to win. Inspired by</span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> the character and wardrobe worn by Nina in Offspring, this bunting necklace is a great accessory for brightening up any outfit.</span></div>
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If you feel like your 'fabric stash' could be on an episode of Hoarders then these Fabric Storage Ideas are for you. I have a thing about organising my <strike>mess</strike> craft supplies at the moment, as I'm in the process of organising space to create (this will be a post later on, no doubt) so while I was searching for inspiration I came across these great ideas to store fabric. And seeing as it's Fabric Week around here (see <a href="http://www.justalittlebitcute.com/2014/05/my-inspiration-monday-fabric-fixation.html" target="_blank">My Inspiration Monday - Fabric Fixation</a>, <a href="http://www.justalittlebitcute.com/2014/05/tutes-cute-tuesday-18-fun-with-fabric.html" target="_blank">Tutes Cute Tuesday - 18 Fun with Fabric Tutorials</a> and <a href="http://www.justalittlebitcute.com/2014/05/thrifty-thursday-24-upcycled-fabric.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Thursday - 24 Upcycled Fabric Scrap Projects</a>) it was only appropriate to show you how to store fabric using some upcycling ideas to make it look pretty at the same time.<br />
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Custom Cabinet <a href="http://craftapple.wordpress.com/2012/12/17/fabric-storage-found/?utm_source=feedly" target="_blank">Fabric Storage</a></div>
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<br />rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-76980331904034824082014-05-15T22:44:00.002+12:002014-05-15T22:45:16.846+12:00Thrifty Thursday - 24 Upcycled Fabric Scrap Projects<div>
Scraps, scraps, more scraps! They are no doubt, abundant in every craft, sewing or creative space everywhere. Cast aside for a rainy day, they tend to pile up quite quickly and are most often admired for their cuteness but not for their usefulness. Here are some cute scrap fabric projects to get you inspired to start using and upcycling some of those scraps (rainy day not required) to make them useful.<br />
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Fabric Stamps <a href="http://nanacompany.typepad.com/nanacompany/2013/08/-airmail.html">Tutorial</a><br />
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Fabric <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2014/03/fabric-envelopes.html">Envelope Tutorial</a><br />
Paper Clip Fabric <a href="http://lacasadegliantuche.blogspot.co.nz/2011/04/graffette-e-scarticini-di-stoffa.html">Bookmarks</a><br />
Bunting <a href="http://www.giverslog.com/?s=bunting">Gift Wrap Decoration</a></div>
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Scrap Fabric Bunting Necklace <a href="http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/04/scrap-fabric-bunting-necklace-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Tutorial</a><br />
Happy Scrappy <a href="http://www.thelittlegiggler.com/2012/05/happy-scrappy-headband-tutorial.html#.U3SKRvmSxUM" target="_blank">Headband Tutoria</a>l<br />
Fabric Button <a href="http://www.poofycheeks.com/2011/08/fabric-button-bobby-pin-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Bobby Pin Tutorial</a><br />
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rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-41120945980908989962014-05-15T12:01:00.001+12:002014-05-15T12:01:31.568+12:00Kidspot Mums Say Review - Sofia the First - A Royal Family Tour of ChristchurchHot on the heels of William, Kate and George's Royal Tour, the Royal Family from Enchancia pictured here in a formal family portrait recently visited Christchurch. <br />
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Sofia, the darling of the Royal Family was a crowd favourite with royal watchers sure to look out for her wherever the Royal Family were visiting.</div>
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The Royals visited a local wildlife park on a NZ Kiwi Tour. They talked to staff about the kiwi breeding programme and the results of this work that have been achieved.</div>
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They took a tour of Christchurch's Earthquake Recovery effort, Prince James and King Roland taking a particular interest in the diggers. <br />
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They stayed a night at the exclusive Jellie Castle, rumoured to be $1000 night. They posed for photographers and waved to well wishers on the castle balconies.<br />
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Well wishers who got quite close while giving them flowers said the Royals were 'lovely' and happy to chat, commenting that the weather 'had been different to what they had at home'. They hadn't had much rain in Enchancia so were happy to experience the cooler weather.<br />
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Sophia particularly liked the garden, commenting to staff on the spring flowers. And the friendliness of the creatures in the garden.</div>
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While Sophia was admiring the garden, there was a security breach, with King Roland and Queen Miranda being manhandled by a well wisher. The overexcited well wisher was detained however no charges will be laid. The Royal Family were quite happy to be man handled, King Roland commented that 'they were made of pretty strong stuff'.</div>
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In Christchurch they also visited the local swimming pool, watching swimming lessons in progress. King Roland and Queen Miranda were impressed with Swimsmart<span style="font-family: inherit;">, <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;">Christchurch City Council’s Learn to Swim Programme.</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;"> </span> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;">Recently, the Christchurch City Council was awarded the </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;">2014 Quality Swim School of the Year Award</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.5px;">. </span><br />
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The last night of the tour they attended the Government House Ball. James delighted fellow guests by dancing with his sisters while King Roland and Queen Miranda looked on.<br />
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Earlier in the day, the Royals from Enchancia visited the Government House kitchen to meet with the Chef who prepared the evening banquet. Queen Miranda was said to be excited about the banquet meal and was looking forward to trying the 'Chicken Pie a la Enchancia'.<br />
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The Royal Family also posed for well known Kiwi photographer for a more casual family portrait to mark the end of a successful Royal tour. One lucky well wisher who thoroughly enjoyed the Royal visit is looking forward to following them on their next tour which is rumoured to be a visit to Sofia's distant cousin Jake in Neverland.</div>
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rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-59676562723829878092014-05-13T22:15:00.004+12:002014-05-13T22:15:47.978+12:00Tutes Cute Tuesday - 18 Fun with Fabric TutorialsSeeing as it's a fabric inspired week around here, I thought I would round up some cute fabric tutorials for Tutes Cute Tuesday. I've tried to share tutorials of all difficulty levels. I'm a bit of a novice sewer, and I found a few that I might even try!<br />
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Floor Cushion <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sew-old-pillowcases-together-t-151312" target="_blank">Tutorial</a></div>
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One Seater Floor Cushion <a href="http://www.livingwithpunks.com/2010/05/tutorial-land-of-nod-inspired-floor/" target="_blank">Tutorial</a></div>
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rachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17451613223026139944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959531567099853412.post-75877894347743530512014-05-12T21:52:00.001+12:002014-06-02T19:42:05.942+12:00My Inspiration Monday - Fabric Fixation<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When Lilly was a year old a friend of mine (who was a
fantastic sewer) showed me (Amanda) the most adorable dress she made, and fabrics which
she had recently purchased. With a nudge towards the sewing machine, she taught
me how to make it. I couldn't believe how simple it was, and how pretty it
turned out. I was hooked, and started spending quite a bit of my time browsing Fabric & Pattern shops online and started making babies clothes and accessories.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I needed a bit of a challenge
so I made Kelly an offer and on Christmas Day 2011 she sent me an email saying
it was mine. Panic then set in as what did I know about running a business?
Before having Lilly I was a Primary School Teacher, so the two were complete
worlds apart. So with help via email from Kelly and help from my mum (who is an
accountant) I hit the ground running and haven't looked back since.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The joy I get from this business is seeing the beautiful
creations that my fabric gets turned in to. I love it when customers come back
to me and tell me what they have made, or email pictures. I have had quite a
few customers who have never sewn before. I get these lovely emails asking for
all sorts of advice and guidance, then a month or two later the photos are
sitting in my inbox showing off their first projects (which are usually very
ambitious). I love seeing other people's success and joy at completing a
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Choosing fabric!! Well actually, it is extremely stressful
sometimes as when Reps arrive they come armed with suit cases full of
everything you can imagine. I'm quite lucky because they come and visit me at
home, so I sit with a cuppa (and usually Lilly too, who I have turned into a fabric
addict at the age of 4) and we spend an hour or so looking at fabric
collections, deciding on which ones we like, which ones customers would like,
and which ones we can actually afford. I usually make a yes and maybe pile
which I then go through at least three times until I can bring it all in on
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I do most of my work at night when the girls are in bed. I
make up the days orders at night and if there is any time left then I will do a
little admin work, otherwise my admin work gets done during the days that Lilly
is at pre-school and Bella is having a nap. Having the Fabric Reps come to my
house is a key factor in making this business work as they come when I'm home
and the kids aren't a problem at all. As for my sewing, well that is pretty non
existent. I do it when I can which is not often enough so I settle for loving
the creations that my customers make and share with me.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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business. It's doesn't take me away from being a mum which is important for me.
It's a business which my family can all be part of. I have been tossing around
quite a few future plans. I think if I don't go back to teaching once the girls
are both at school then I will open a fabric shop, but whether that is in
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So watch this space because you may just see some advertising for weekend craft workshops in the country side, or country Crafternoon Teas. One thing I think for certain is that the fabric will win out over teaching as who doesn't love being surrounded by beautiful fabrics every day?<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.fabricfixation.co.nz/categories/basics/dear-stella/play-date-camp-grounds-multi" target="_blank">Play Date - Campgrounds</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fabricfixation.co.nz/categories/fabric-by-theme/animals/bird-song" target="_blank">Bird Song</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fabricfixation.co.nz/categories/fabric-by-theme/food/sweetcakes-main-white" target="_blank">Sweetcakes</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fabricfixation.co.nz/categories/fabric-by-theme/childrens-fabric/gnome-living" target="_blank">Gnome Living</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fabricfixation.co.nz/categories/new-fabric/town-country" target="_blank">Town & Country</a></li>
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