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Sourdough in action

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Got Goop?

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                                  Goop is fun, safe, reusable and although messy, cleans up easily.

1 packet of cornflour (I use a cheap generic brand)
1 – 2  cups water
food colouring, tempura paint powder or acrylic paint (if you like)

Mix water into cornflour a little at a time until you have a gloopy consistency. Drop the colouring in (if using) to the depth of colour you like.
Put into a container or tray and play!

When the children are finished it can be stored in a container with a lid. If it dries out just add more water and stir again.

* A note about food colouring.
The children ended up with coloured hands, if this is undesirable go with the paint options.

This is my first post for kid’s art and craft on the SHE team blog (Schooling at Home Etsians). My post will be there tomorrow. Head over and check it out!

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A nice morning out

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The Werribee Mansion now has free entry. For a family of 6 this is a real blessing and we go there quite a bit now. The grounds are really expansive and beautiful.
A great place to stretch out.
Or climb a tree. 

                          And a great place for little people to test out those running legs!
I think we’ll be picinicing here quite a bit over summer, and the rose garden is right next door.

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Happy swapping

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I love a happy swap. You may recall I received some beautiful wool from Nell last week. She has her parcel from me now, so I can show you what I sent. I used a few different techniques for the fat quarters above.
The pink and purple playsilk was painted with stripes and then sprinkled with sea salt (in honour of Nell’s pink and purple princess!)

Nell mentioned water play, so the idea for the blue playsilk was born. The silk was dyed using a shibori technique.

And last but not least – a little play doll for “the baby”, knowing how much my “baby” loves her doll that is similar.

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A few pictures from the march

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There was a great turn out for the Freedom to be Born March and the sun dazzled down on us as we walked the streets of the city.
Up to the steps of the grand old Parliament House. 
There was the usual small (very small) slogan shouting individuals waiting for us on the steps but they were soon drowned out. And I swear I have never placed my rosaries on anyone’s ovaries! That is also to imply that only Catholics stand against abortion which is completely untrue and was evident today.
A big thanks to the Victoria Police for the great job they do, it is really appreciated.

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It’s Saturday

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And a glorious Saturday it is too.

I was the lucky recipient of these gorgeous hand dyed, hand spun yarns in a swap with Nell. Aren’t they beautiful, especially the rainbow one. I feel like I did when I was a girl and received a special soap or something and was too afraid to use it. I’d just admire it for a long time!
Nell kindly included an embroidery book (here’s a girl after my heart!) and even a pack of lollies for the children! I can’t show you what I’ve sent her yet as it may not have arrived.
We’re headed into the city today for the Freedom to be Born March, it should be a great turn out on such a nice day.
All the best for the weekend, God bless you all.

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Silk mandala cape

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Remember the mandala I dyed last week? Now it’s a children’s cape! It is really gorgeous, I’d love to make more of these.

I intend to make one for each of the girls but as my silk supplies have been somewhat depleted recently it will have to wait.
I used some of my son’s handpainted fabric for the collar and added snaps for doing up.
This one is in my Etsy shop now, custom orders are available too.

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Dream home?

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Sigh

Sigh
All images from here

                                                                      Double sigh

    

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The winner is…

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Congratulations Tonya, you are the winner of my hand dyed fabric giveaway!

A big thanks to all who entered and a huge welcome to new followers, I hope you enjoy this space.

I’m making plans for my Christmas giveaway now, stay tuned.

I’ve listed a couple of dolls in my Etsy shop.

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Mandala dress

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I finished this dress/ long top for my 3 year old today, it was quite a process, but well worth it! First came the dyeing then the sewing, as I wanted separately coloured pieces. I used habotai silk and made up the design as I went along.
The back view is a beautiful turquoise. I love turquoise. The dress sits gorgeously on her and is light and flowing.

I’ll be making these in various sizes for my Etsy shop once I do a little more tweaking. I think they would do well at a market too, which I hope to do eventually. If anyone is interested in pre ordering for Christmas you are most welcome to contact me.

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