Show & Tell: Pixie Shorts for Elfen Treasures

Hello Lovelies,

In general I don't find a lot of time for clothes sewing.  So when the opportunity arose to do some pattern testing for Lisa from Big Little, I was in! There is nothing quite like committing to something like this, to get one started! And it helps to be a bit of a fan too ;)

They were easy to whip up and fun to make - even an inexperienced clothes sewer like me didn't struggle with it.  Confident beginner is the skill level I would assign to this item.  The wee pockets were essential as we never seem to have enough vessels for all the treasures that are collected... I can confirm that they can hold quite a few seashells! Of course, you can sew them without the pockets if you chose to.  Our pair are from denim for year round versatility and they look adorable with or without tights!  Of course you could make them in heavier fabric for winter or something light-weight for summer.  Oh so many options and possibilities!

They were well received by my little model which is always helpful. And I know I am biased but seriously - those shorts on my little treasure... too much cuteness!  I must get around to whipping some up for my two bigger girls ; )

Now for some happy news.  Lisa is offering 15% of the Pixie Pants Pattern and the Pixie Shorts Pattern for the duration of the blog hop.  All you need is the coupon code PIXIEPANTS15 (valid until Tuesday 23 September).  Be sure to check back in on the Big Little blog on Tuesday for a giveaway too.

Today was my stop on a Lisa's Pixie Shorts/Pants blog hop. Do go check out what deliciousness these ladies have created with the patterns:
Monday 15th -  Lisa @ Big Little
Tuesday 16th - Leanne @ Paper Moon
Wednesday 17th - Jenny @ Mend & Make New
Thursday 18th - Leonie @ Sunshine x 3
Friday 19th - Aimee @ Small Steps Big Noises
Saturday 20th - Brooke @ Gracenuts
Monday 22nd - Orsolya @ Borsoo
Tuesday 23rd - Viki - posted by Big Little and a GIVEAWAY!

Of course don't forget to link up your creations from the week! Cant wait to see what you've been up to!
Happy Friday eve!
L xx



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An InLinkz Link-up

Sowing Seeds

Last month we dug out an Seedling planter gift set and some Forget-Me-Not seeds and set to the garden.

Don't you love how exited children get about planting seeds and watching them grow?

Everyone helped to prepare the areas and made sure they had a patch to sow.

Lots of care, and sweet gentle hands : )

Sprinkled with water and a little love almost every day :)

We're still waiting to see them grow!  A fun, relaxing activity that provides heaps of learning and teamwork.  And it get's us out into fresh air :)

Hope you had a great weekend!
L xx

Linking up with Mischievous Miriam :)

Quiet Colouring

Hellooooo Monday!

Are there many children who dont like colouring/drawing?  We are a little mad for it around these parts.
During the holidays we printed off lots of free colouring pages - a great quiet activity to fill in pockets of time or hours at a time!

The girls went even further and created cover pages for the front and back and stapled them all together to form little colouring books.  We love watching their imaginations come to life in their artwork.

And nail-painting ... universal fun for old and young : )  Create a parlour of pillows, grab supplies and mum plays manicurist with funny talking, creams and stories darling :p

Then sit back and relax... : )

Hope you have a chillaxing week!
L xx

Linking up with Marvelous Miriam :)

Rocking Paint

We've been saving up smooth rounded rocks for months!

And last month we finally got round to painting them.

And sometimes little eyes on top bring them to life even more : )  Love seeing all the different approaches and watching the various learnings these activities bring.

Have a wonderful week!
L xx

Linking up with Merry Miriam :)

Gaming on

It's probably been said on here before but...we love games : )

We played quite a few on some of the quieter times or more miserable days.

Some of the girls favourites are Pengoloo and Hiss.  Even little L (who's 2) grasps the concepts and rules of these and enthusiastically plays along.

And for fun we tried out Blokus too one time.  Nevermind the rules, we just played it puzzle-styles :)

I was endlessly entertained by the girls helping each other in each game, rather than competing.  Warm fuzzies : )
 
Happy Monday!
L xx


Linking up with Magical Miriam :)

Stamping time

We've been meaning to do this for ages and due to holidays and sickness colliding over the last month we finally got to it!

Potato Stamping!

We used cookie cutters to help make shapes and next time we will be making stamped wrapping paper : )

Such simple easy fun and kept us entertained for hours!
Have a great week.
L xx


Linking up with Marvelous Miriam :)