Apollo Bay beach
Our children would be quite happy to pitch a tent and live on the beach!
Mohair is just so pretty!
This doll is a custom order for Christmas. The customer sent me some fabrics with specifications for clothing. I’ll admit I was a little skeptical about the colourways but I think they’ve come together beautifully.
The pants are bamboo velour, the top is a knit and the pinafore a cotton print. She also included the green wool felt so I made a bag with that. She has other outfits too but in my haste to send her off before Christmas I haven’t take extra photos.
The customer also requested mohair for the hair. This is sewn on piece by little piece until the whole head is covered. It takes a long time!
This dyed mohair is from Stokesay Mohair farm in Victoria, it is really beautiful stuff and gives such a realistic look to a doll.
“Little Star” winner
Congratulations NELL – you’ve won a hardcover copy of “Little Star” by Anthony DeStefano.
Hopefully it will be in your possession before Christmas. Thank you to all other entrants, better luck next time š
Mud pies with worms for dessert anyone?
Here is a fun holiday activity for the children – and the best part is it’s edible!
We got the idea from “God’s Design for Life – The World of Animals” by Debbie and Richard Lawrence (a most excellent set of Christian science books).
First, mix a packet of chocolate instant pudding according to the instructions on the packet. I don’t usually go for this pre – packaged stuff, but it is quick and easy. You could substitute with home made chocolate mousse or similar if you don’t like the packet stuff.
Crush some chocolate cookies (we used Chocolate Ripple biscuits).
Place some of the cookie crumbs in the bottom of a clear plastic or glass cup. On top of this, place a gummy worm so that it sits up a little.
Spoon the pudding mix in dollops and add another gummy worm if you want. Sprinkle a thick layer of cookie crumbs on top.
Refrigerate until set, then watch them disappear into waiting mouths!
Spiral dyed circle skirt
A new item in my Etsy shop! I made this full circle skirt from cotton lawn, then dyed a spiral with deep magenta and sky blue. The result is a beautiful berry swirl!
It’s so good for twirling! I’ll be making more of these – they are so pretty and drape gorgeously.
SOLD – Thank you Lesley!
Don’t forget the book giveaway ends tomorrow!
I’ve been featured!
My Etsy shop has been included in a Christmas gift feature on The Homeschool Classroom. There are lots of other homeschooler’s shops there to check out too.
This site is a great homeschooling resource with links to heaps more information.
Yet another Christmas giveaway!
Anthony DeStefano – the author of Little Star has been kind enough to send me a hardcover copy of his book to share with one lucky winner. Simply leave a comment here and I’ll draw a random winner on Friday.
This giveaway is only open to Australian residents – sincere apologies to my international readers but my postage bill has been a little too high of late!
The winners are….
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Timestamp: 2010-12-04 08:27:22 UTC
Meaning Tas has won the gift voucher to my Etsy shop and Kerry has won the handmade goodies.
Congratulations ladies and thanks to all who entered, better luck next time.
My hubby the budding photographer
These shots were all taken in our garden. None have been edited.
Love this one.
We’re pretty pleased with our new camera!
I may disappear for a few days…
My copy finally arrived in the mail today!! Can’t wait to start reading but I have an agonising wait until the children are in bed, it’s no fun trying to read with constant interruptions.
You can read about the author D.M. Cornish here.
In other news, I actually have a job interview on Monday! I’m more than a little apprehensive given that it’s many years since my last interview.
I’ll spare a few minutes sometime tomorrow to come back and draw the giveaway.