A lovely start to the year - strawberry picking and outings to the beach, playgrounds and the zoo. We are making the most of this sunshine and you three have been soaking it all up.
Here's to more of the same over the next couple of weeks.
L xx
Monday, 5 January 2015
One/52
A lovely start to the year - strawberry picking and outings to the beach, playgrounds and the zoo. We are making the most of this sunshine and you three have been soaking it all up.
Here's to more of the same over the next couple of weeks.
L xx
Thursday, 1 January 2015
52: The Final Ones for 2014
You may be forgiven for thinking I had fallen off the wagon so very close to the end... but no. I did miss a couple of weeks due to some camera battery charger issues but have tried to "make up" for it in the last couple of weeks :) These holidays we decided to actively focus on making fun family memories: visits to and "sleepovers" with dear friends, discovering new cycle tracks, visiting special places, going up the Sky Tower, along with some other fun activities in the new year. We have had such a lovely time so far!
A: You finished your second school year with joy and enthusiasm... the same way you started it. You've grown and learned so much, and are really such a big girl. You have remained consistent and "you" in almost every way: loving, caring, kind, a keen love for animals and a strong desire still to be an "animal rescuer" when you grow up, your imagination still knows no bounds and your passion for reading and crafting has only grown stronger. I can hardly believe you will be 7 in just a few short weeks... you are so "big" and yet still so beautifully innocent and fully believe in Santa, The Tooth Fairy, The Easter Bunny and magic. Bless your precious gentle heart and may you stay sweet and pure for many many years xxx
H: You are such a tenacious and factual child. Your level of determination, precision, fact and detail is something to behold. For a little girl, you are mighty grown up in many of your thinking abilities. You have always been like this and after half a year of school, a very encouraging big sister and absolute drive and resolve, you are thriving and nothing can hold you back. Singing is still a passion for you and we delighted in seeing you and your big sister sing in the school "Christmas Choir". You have such wonderful different relationships with both your siblings, you can read a situation and adapt your approach accordingly. You did not buy the "elves" at Santa's Bach... "they were too big". Don't grow up too fast my darling, but at the same time remain the delight that you are xxx
L: Over the last few weeks and months you have matured and grown a great deal. You seem a lot older than you are! Your langauge and speech has developed hugely and you have moved on to playing "independently-together" to "collaboratively-together" with other children and your sisters. You are still cunning and smart as a tack, and keep us on our toes... though you have really become a more even-tempered little girl. You've come out with many hilarious things though I struggle to remember them right now. We had great fun putting up the Christmas tree and your obsession with all the Santa's and jingles (bells) - oh how you love the magic of it all. It is almost impossible not to watch you going about your business without grinning from ear to ear. You dance to your own beat and I look forward to seeing just how you grow in the next year my precious little dot xxx
L xx
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
Show & Tell: Rubber Duckie over and out!
Ho ho ho!
Hi again all you lovely people. First, thank you. Thank you to every single person that stopped by, linked up or commented on this link...ever :) After two years, the time has come to say thank you and fare-thee-well linky. Yep, that's right folks... 106 Show & Tell posts and link-up's later, it's time to call it a day.
The reason the link-up started was to help out a bunch of friends who were looking to re-start the NZ blogging community with some new ideas, new link-ups, different features etc. It fitted with my plans for the blog and I knew it would be great encouragement to keep up my crafting and creating... Then of course there was the benefit of "meeting" so many other lovely people and crafters through the link-ups! Win-win-win!
However, as is the way of life, things change, plans change and eventually subscriptions expire too :) All things considered and various options explored, its fate is now sealed.
So again, thank you! To all you lovely linker-uppers, commentors, stalkers and sponsors, that kept Show & Tell going for as long as it did. Without you, your support and kind words, it would have stopped a long time ago! It has been wonderful meeting so many awesome people and I for one have been inspired and encouraged by you all. I do hope that this link-up has brought you one or two awesome ideas throughout it's life and hopefully you have been encouraged and made some grand connections with other lovelies too. At the end of the day, that was what it was about - a crafting community coming together :)
If you've come to link up...fear not! There is one more this week! Use it or lose it I say :)
As always I look forward to seeing what wonderful things you've been up to!
Have a wonderful week leading up to Christmas.
Craft on!!
L xx
Hi again all you lovely people. First, thank you. Thank you to every single person that stopped by, linked up or commented on this link...ever :) After two years, the time has come to say thank you and fare-thee-well linky. Yep, that's right folks... 106 Show & Tell posts and link-up's later, it's time to call it a day.
The reason the link-up started was to help out a bunch of friends who were looking to re-start the NZ blogging community with some new ideas, new link-ups, different features etc. It fitted with my plans for the blog and I knew it would be great encouragement to keep up my crafting and creating... Then of course there was the benefit of "meeting" so many other lovely people and crafters through the link-ups! Win-win-win!
However, as is the way of life, things change, plans change and eventually subscriptions expire too :) All things considered and various options explored, its fate is now sealed.
So again, thank you! To all you lovely linker-uppers, commentors, stalkers and sponsors, that kept Show & Tell going for as long as it did. Without you, your support and kind words, it would have stopped a long time ago! It has been wonderful meeting so many awesome people and I for one have been inspired and encouraged by you all. I do hope that this link-up has brought you one or two awesome ideas throughout it's life and hopefully you have been encouraged and made some grand connections with other lovelies too. At the end of the day, that was what it was about - a crafting community coming together :)
If you've come to link up...fear not! There is one more this week! Use it or lose it I say :)
As always I look forward to seeing what wonderful things you've been up to!
Have a wonderful week leading up to Christmas.
Craft on!!
L xx
Thursday, 11 December 2014
Wednesday, 10 December 2014
Show & Tell: Elfen Antics
14 Sleeps till Santa...
We're slowly getting there - one way or another! How are your Christmas preparations shaping up?
For the last few years we've had Albert Elf come to stay at ours. The first two years were great fun but this year the plans that I had have gotten a bit waylaid... Still, the girls love coming out in the mornings and seeing what he's been up to (I'm just happy I'm remembering even if it means jumping out of bed to quickly think up something simple!)
Last year Albert had great fun making house... and this year he is loving the comforts of his special space every now and again.
Some of the highlights:
An empty box was transformed over the course of 23 days...
...into a fully functional house - complete with carpet, wallpaper, furniture, decorations, working lights and a pet!
Some of my favourite parts to make were his chair and tree...
and the tiled roof...
It really was great fun for us all. And in addition to that were the antics... making my sewing machine go and creating his own flying fox to name a couple! If you're looking for ideas there are lots over here :)
Do you do anything Adventish? Would love to hear!
And of course would love to see what you've been working on too :)
Have a great Thursday!
L xx
We're slowly getting there - one way or another! How are your Christmas preparations shaping up?
For the last few years we've had Albert Elf come to stay at ours. The first two years were great fun but this year the plans that I had have gotten a bit waylaid... Still, the girls love coming out in the mornings and seeing what he's been up to (I'm just happy I'm remembering even if it means jumping out of bed to quickly think up something simple!)
Last year Albert had great fun making house... and this year he is loving the comforts of his special space every now and again.
Some of the highlights:
An empty box was transformed over the course of 23 days...
...into a fully functional house - complete with carpet, wallpaper, furniture, decorations, working lights and a pet!
Some of my favourite parts to make were his chair and tree...
and the tiled roof...
It really was great fun for us all. And in addition to that were the antics... making my sewing machine go and creating his own flying fox to name a couple! If you're looking for ideas there are lots over here :)
Do you do anything Adventish? Would love to hear!
And of course would love to see what you've been working on too :)
Have a great Thursday!
L xx
Thursday, 4 December 2014
bury me in your quiet love
This one isn't so much for our summer festive season, but it's still pretty :)
Have a super weekend!
L xx
Have a super weekend!
L xx
Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Show & Tell: Makers Gonna Make
Hi Guys & Gals
Given many of you are makers, or know makers, or you're not but like looking at pretty things... well, I thought I would give you some ideas on maker type gifts for others, or yourself...you know... whatever works!
In the yarn department:
Kate from Greedy for Colour released this adorable book earlier in the year: Stanley and the Hot Air Balloon... a super sweet story that ends with crochet patterns... Adorable Crochet patterns... This would be a goodie for both kids and crafters... two birds people, two birds...
Catrien at Yarnfloozy does amazing hand-dyed yarn. Now of course this one is not just for Crocheters but also knitters or people who like to have a lot of pretty yarn to stroke. Seriously - go and have a look at some of the gorgeous skeins she produces.
In the sewing department:
It's no secret that I am a fan of Juliet's paper-piecing patterns. Her Tartankiwi Craftsy shop is jam-packed with all sorts of goodness - for beginners and experienced piecers alike. You are bound to find something here that would help to make an excellent gift!
If you're more into garment sewing... then surely you've visited Lisa at Big Little. Here you will find enchanting childrens' and ladies clothing patterns along with some other little delights and a small selection of pre-made items too. I'm yet to come accross someone who doesn't love these patterns or garments!
Just a small wee selection for you today to get the juices flowing and enable you to get your gift crafting on. Don't even get me started on other talented people who produce amazing finished products, from cards to toys to jewellery to homewares... I love browsing Etsy or Felt to discover some true gems!
Dont forget to link up your makings (present or past!) and do share if you have some other local talented suppliers we should visit!
Happy Thursday lovelies
L xx
PS: This is not a sponsored post - just sharing some lovely "tools of the trade" people I admire : )
Given many of you are makers, or know makers, or you're not but like looking at pretty things... well, I thought I would give you some ideas on maker type gifts for others, or yourself...you know... whatever works!
In the yarn department:
Kate from Greedy for Colour released this adorable book earlier in the year: Stanley and the Hot Air Balloon... a super sweet story that ends with crochet patterns... Adorable Crochet patterns... This would be a goodie for both kids and crafters... two birds people, two birds...
Catrien at Yarnfloozy does amazing hand-dyed yarn. Now of course this one is not just for Crocheters but also knitters or people who like to have a lot of pretty yarn to stroke. Seriously - go and have a look at some of the gorgeous skeins she produces.
In the sewing department:
It's no secret that I am a fan of Juliet's paper-piecing patterns. Her Tartankiwi Craftsy shop is jam-packed with all sorts of goodness - for beginners and experienced piecers alike. You are bound to find something here that would help to make an excellent gift!
If you're more into garment sewing... then surely you've visited Lisa at Big Little. Here you will find enchanting childrens' and ladies clothing patterns along with some other little delights and a small selection of pre-made items too. I'm yet to come accross someone who doesn't love these patterns or garments!
Just a small wee selection for you today to get the juices flowing and enable you to get your gift crafting on. Don't even get me started on other talented people who produce amazing finished products, from cards to toys to jewellery to homewares... I love browsing Etsy or Felt to discover some true gems!
Dont forget to link up your makings (present or past!) and do share if you have some other local talented suppliers we should visit!
Happy Thursday lovelies
L xx
PS: This is not a sponsored post - just sharing some lovely "tools of the trade" people I admire : )
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