Wednesday 6 March 2013

Show & Tell A Rainbow

Happy Thursday!

Show & Tell Thursday's

I'm still on the birthday theme... it was a pretty big deal around these parts!  With a lot of things being organised and made in two tiny little weeks! 

Anya loves dresses and skirts and when I saw this great pin and tutorial on Pinterest, along with a smiley nodding girl, we set about making a birthday outfit.

I used fabric from my stash and there were a few extra joins to make strips long enough - didn't matter though as they were fairly well disguised in the ruffles.

Overall it didn't take terribly long - given the amount of layers, extra seams and hemming each ruffle.

And it really felt like a rainbow once all done!  Such happiness! Not to mention extreme delight from the big girl!


We got a plain white T from Farmers and I had all sorts of ideas to applique, sew, embroider it to tie in... but in the end I settle for cascading rainbow yo-yo's...  And we both Loved them : )

She loved wearing her outfit (even though she spilled juice all over it halfway through!) and it is/has been getting a lot of loving since!

Announcement Time: Winner of the Grace Taylor paper pack and pockets for February is... Fay! Congrats! I will be in touch shortly!  And thanks to everyone who linked up during the month!


Our giveaway for March is this entertaining book: The New Zealand Woman.  An 80 year visual history of NZ fashion, food, home and of course women.  Thanks Cat for donating it!
The New Zealand Woman cover
In addition the winner can pick one (or two or three) patterns to the combined/total value of $10 on Craftsy!

I hope you'll all join me for another month of crafting inspiration!
L x



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14 comments:

  1. Miriam6 March 2013 at 18:43

    You've done a fantastic job on the skirt and the t-shirt is awesome too. I love taking a plain t and making it over - not that they are easy to find. LOVE the look of the book Cat donated too. :o)

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  2. Sammy6 March 2013 at 18:51

    Gorgeous! You are so clever xxx

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  3. Unknown6 March 2013 at 19:41

    Wow! That's so awesome - I definitely will be making something like this (and your gorgeous cake) if we ever have a rainbow party :)

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  4. jacksta6 March 2013 at 19:52

    what a cool birthday outfit!

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  5. Sophie Slim6 March 2013 at 20:14

    Fab outfit! You really pushed the boat out! :)
    x

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  6. Hootnz6 March 2013 at 21:10

    I've been meaning to stop in and say, I love the rainbow theme you did for Anya's birthday....you're so creative with all the accessories and party goodies you made, and the skirt is so sweet :) I bet she'll remember it for years to come! You're an awesome mummy! x

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  7. Fay6 March 2013 at 21:21

    Gorgeous outfit!

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  8. Unknown6 March 2013 at 22:06

    I absolutely LOVE the skirt! I am going to give that a go for Miss G!! :)

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  9. Debbie Buckland6 March 2013 at 23:35

    beautiful skirt and top match up!
    love the ruffles!

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  10. Leanne M7 March 2013 at 01:23

    That is a sweet little skirt and I really love the yoyos on the top. The book looks interesting, thanks for the chance to win it.

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  11. Katie7 March 2013 at 02:24

    Can you make me a rainbow skirt Leonie?!?! Love it and the yo-yo's on the white t-shirt too :-)

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  12. Bron7 March 2013 at 08:59

    Similar creativeness as me this week...i may have to make a rainbow skirt as beautiful as yours for my other niece. xxx

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  13. Kelli Fannin Quilts8 March 2013 at 07:12

    Cutest birthday outfit ever Leonie!! Ever! :) She is so adorable. xoxo

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  14. Lisa9 March 2013 at 06:15

    nothing more to day other than GORGEOUS !!

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