Only Taken 26 Years

Following on from the previous post, another garment sent to the UFO tub some 26 years earlier. Was between pregnancy 2&3. Before l knew no.3 was on their way, was happily sewing some new outfits for myself.  

Found itself in the UFO tub.

Couldn't bring myself to finish, was always hoping to gain my girlish figure. hahaha! As l am sorting and down sizing pulled it out and finished.  Was a 3/4 length dress now shortened to suit today's skirt lengths. size 12. As l don't know anyone it could fit, it went to the homeless shelter, hopefully finding a new hanger to sit upon.

Noticed at Spotlight last week this fabric has made a come back. What is that saying???

Finishes For 2021

Final finishes for 2021. Long time in the making of these garments, some are out of the UFO tub.

The blue dress at top is for my granddaughter made in size 8 in case l was side tracked as l seem to be more and more often. Through into ufo tub where it could have spent years waiting on buttons just couldn't get motivated.  

This space disc boys shirt in size 10 was originally for my 24 year old son when he was 10. But was rescued for the ufo tub, it only needed button holes and buttons too. Do you see a theme happening.

Merry Christmas To All

Christmas is a special time of the year whether you celebrate the arrival of Christ or the re-union of your family. It is no doubt a wonderful time to spend with friends. 

In this busy time you may have the chance to think about those who for what ever reason cannot.

 These past few years have seen more people going through their own struggles.  If you cannot give in gift or a helping hand, you may just  pass on a SMILE.  Could mean the world to someone.

Wishing you all a safe and prosperous New Year.   

Christmas Cards Made With Love.

These are the sample of Christmas cards l have put together this year not your traditional type, but Christmas just the same. Having as always a bit of fun. So enjoying this new craft.  So many new techniques to learn and enjoy.

Takes up a lot less space in the sewing room. Still working on all my sewing and quilting ufo's. Before l take up anymore distractions.  Arrhhh something pretty.

 

Looking back over some card l have made this year.

Always having so much fun experimenting with stamps, dies, markers and inks. 

Different card stock weight and designer paper.  

Working with punches is the best. Different ink types permanent inks, alcohol and water base. Looking forward to trying out chalks.   

Glitter paper is a bit of a challenge to glue too but it works so well in giving a different feel to your cards. Started to experiment with ribbons etc.  Making your own paper is a hoot too.

Anything is possible pop up or lay flat for easy postage. As postage has become expensive.  Make simple cards or go all out.

Great male cards for fathers day , birthdays really for any occasion. Just need to mix and match a few stam sets together. 
 

Australia Zoo

School holidays full of fun. My Son and grandchildren joined me for a day at Australia Zoo. It took us 2 hours to drive there so you can imagine it was a full day in the sun, even thou there was plenty on shade to be found.. We arrived at 10 am and left by 5 pm.

We saw the croc show and the children spent a lot of time at the water park. We packed our own lunch so no standing in queues at the snack bars.

 

 

I managed to see most of the park the different sections from koala's to rhino's.Was awesome day out Grandson manage to talk to Robert Irwin after a chance encounter was awe struck spoke all the way home about what they spoke about. Sons girlfriend manage to get herself an interview to work for the Zoo, in the reptile center. 

CRIKEY!!!  Fantastic family statue on the entrance to the park. 

Terri feeding crocodile, Robert went for a swim to show us all what not to do. As soon as his feet went into water the crocodile was alerted. The crocodile was a lot smaller but the instinct was the same.  (Was in no real danger as crocodile was too small to bite his hand.) 

Terri, Robert and Chandler discussing whether or not to enter water.  Why Bindi was not out with them on the day. As l said was a great day.

Card Making 101

Have been having fun experimenting with different techniques with the help from products l have purchased from Stamp'n Up. Great range. Card 1. l used  embossing folder, die cuts, layered some pieces and popped up others added a sentiment. Lined inside with white paper for writing a message.

Card 2. Simply embossed mat in soft floral image. Stamped image on white paper coloured  in. Then cut out tag attached directly to card. No sentiment outside only inside card. Must always be mindful of dimension for posting as it will cost you extra. 

Card 3.Used Vellum to  heat emboss on with white powder, heat set ready to make card.

End result attached white ribbon tied a bow and mounted vellum to card mat, carefully folding vellum extra to back of mat to glue down so glue doesn't show through vellum.  Then mounted to card base.

  

Card 4. Again used vellum for sheep used alcohol markers on back to colour sheep then die cut out. Stamped flowers, clouds coloured in grass then dry embossed background mat, die cut gate out of printed wooden paper. Cut out tags added sentiments put together.  Has been great fun, must remember to use up as many scraps as possible along the way.

 

Another Day Of Crafting

 

Have been spending my time crafting with paper. Taken up yet another craft hobby using many different mediums. Meet up with a great group of women. Joined up with Stamp'n up as a demonstrator so l can purchase there great stamps and products at a discount. Very happy with all purchases so far. 

These two cards were made for nieces birthdays.    

Gave myself a challenge to make bookmarks for my grandchildren's classes to hopefully encourage reading. 

Extras will be sold at Christmas/ Mothers day or Fathers day stalls.

 Ended up making extra for neighbours to put with Christmas cards.   

No Longer Just A Sewing Room.

Added a new station to my crafting space it is my paper crafting area.In its infant stage. I have my cutting station and my sewing area also. Needs a clean out but will have to wait until l hopefully get some urgent projects completed. 

 

These are the many outfits l need to complete before the end of this year.  Hoping this is achievable due to holidays planned,life, and looking after grandchildren over school holidays etc.  Some are for me others for family and a few for friends.  

Does anyone know where l can purchase very large black chef aprons.
 

Outfit For "B"

Another cute little outfit for Granddaughter. She often arrives at my sons house with no extra clothes or clothes that no longer fit her.  So after buying new under garments and basic clothes have started to make her some future outfits. Enough said on that matter.  Have been enjoying my time with her and step grandson.

This skit was a disappointment but managed to add same contrast fabric around hem line.  Sorry no picture of this.   Was suppose to be lower at back like mermaid style, next time l make  it will adjust to my liking.
 

Pink Jumper Dress

Pink Jumper dress for Granddaughter "B" Quick easy. Should look absolutely beautiful on her. Hard to believe she is 6 years old already. Will of course have to have the accessories to go with. Have a number of ufo's to complete. Pile just keeps getting bigger.  Might be a tad short but a pair of pink or white leggings will do the trick.  Will have to purchase new shoes.

 

Blue Dress

 Made another outfit for my mother this time with sleeves. From same pattern as before. Quick and easy to make, it is all about finding the time. 

Have been very busy between grandchildren and worrying about my mother's health and elderly neighbors.

Son No.4 has moved away to Rockhampton for 3 years whilst his girlfriend of 3 years completes her oral health in University Of Queensland. she is the top of her field.  Son No. 4 has managed to secure himself employment in Landscaping is extremely happy has a great mentor. One of the Rockhampton's best. 

Dresses For Mother

Have put together a number of outfits for my mother as she was in lock down like so many others in Melbourne. Made a number of masks also. 

 Feeling absolutely helpless as my Father spent many months in hospital not allowed to return home due to 2nd lock down and NO one allowed to visit only allowed to video call...to a man who couldn't understand what was happening and thought my mother had abandoned him which was total not the case.   His health suffered, they don't know if he had a heart attack or a fall. Finding him on the floor in his ward.  Was put into an induce coma and passing away 3 days later. Stuck in Queensland not allowed to leave or return without ridiculous quarantine laws. Couldn't attend funeral really pissed off still.  

 My mother's health is now suffering due to needing a hip operation prior to my fathers stay in hospital for unknown issue.  Has since had 4 stints put in a valve opp to come and then maybe the Hip opp in late March.  Hoping to come to Melbourne to help her with her recovery.  Then hopefully she will be moving to Cairns with other family.