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Colour me happy!

I’ve been playing with my new colours from Genesis Creations (their customer service is excellent) and I must say they’re pretty cool. The Liquid Radiance colours perform like a dye but are not a dye and are completely non toxic. You don’t need all the chemicals as fixatives either, they’re heat fixed. I used some habutai silk scraps to experiment and the results are pretty impressive. The above piece was achieved with the assistance of epsom salts.

This one was streaked with 4 different colours, then scrunched to allow some bleeding.

And this one is 3 colours applied in spirals then sprinkled with raw sugar.
I have lots of other techniques to try, these colours are a lot of fun!

Happy weekend to you all 🙂

Face painting fun

by Kelly 1 Comment

Kids love face painting and a new face can provide hours of entertainment and imaginary games. I use Derivan face and body paint.

There are heaps of internet resources including video tutorials on Youtube that are really helpful.

G wanted to be a two faced baddy.

M always requests a rabbit face.

And of course the boy wants to be a scary freak. I think it worked!

My tip is to use a good quality non toxic face paint and to practice as often as the children let you.

Lotsa leggings!

by Kelly 3 Comments

I’ve made many pairs of leggings for my girls this winter and I think they would be quite happy to live in them permanently. They look great on their own, with a skirt or with a dress. And they keep those little legs toasty warm.

Did I mention that leggings are super easy to make? I’ve used the same Burda pattern over and over.

I bought this beautiful spotty soft cord from Craft Mamas to make pants for G (that’s a little pocket on the leg there, it’s hard to see). I was a little disappointed when she proclaimed that they are “horrible!”

Apparently this is because they’re not leggings!

Ah well, lucky she has two little sisters who can grow into them.

Another embroidery?!!!

by Kelly 7 Comments

I can’t seem to help myself, I’m now working on 5 separate embroideries and all I want to do is sit with my hoop and needle. This is my first attempt at ribbon embroidery and I think it is a gorgeous craft, so fine and dainty. I picked this Helen Dafter kit up from the Craft Fair. I’m only part way through but it’s already so pretty! For my next project I want to try dyeing my own silk ribbon.

In other news, we awoke after a particularly blustery evening to find out Hills Hoist had snapped and collapsed. I wasn’t too impressed when I realised how much new clotheslines cost (who would have thought some pieces of metal and plastic made and assembled in China would be so expensive?) but clever and thrifty husband has rigged up a temporary solution (kids, you don’t mind those lines tied to your trampoline do you?)

Little A has taken her first unassisted steps and is quickly mastering the step – step – step – stumble – fall – giggle. I love this age – so much is new and wonderful.

First Bonnie Babes parcel

by Kelly 4 Comments

Finally ready to go! For anyone who doesn’t know, Bonnie Babes is an organisation that provides support to families who have lost babies either due to miscarriage or stillbirth. A while ago I asked for fabric and other material donations on the Crafty Mamas forum and received many parcels of generosity. I still have heaps left over, so I’ll be able to make many more burial gowns and blankets. Many thanks to all who have donated!

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway, (button on sidebar) it finishes on Thursday.

Softearth giveaway

by Kelly 1 Comment

My lovely friend Marie is having a beautiful giveaway on her blog SoftearthArt. Marie is a New Zealand needle felt artist who makes inspiring art works with wool. She also has an Etsy shop. Here are a few pictures from her world to inspire you.

She is giving away this beautiful needle felted picture of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Marie is blessed to live in such beautiful surroundings.

Pop over and enter her giveaway, it’s ending soon!

400th post giveaway!

by Kelly 49 Comments

To celebrate my 400th blog post I’ve teamed up with Lisa of Crafty Mamas fame to bring one lucky winner a $35 gift voucher to spend in the Crafty Mamas shop. In case you haven’t been fortunate enough to stumble upon Crafty Mamas yet (it’s ok, we’ll forgive you this time!) there is a wonderfully supportive craft forum along with an online shop that will make you ooh and aah!

Just in case you can’t imagine how you could possibly spend the voucher I’ve provided you with a little inspiration straight from the shop.

Stenzo fabric

Amy Butler pattern

Ottobre magazine

Farbenmix ribbon

To enter simply leave a comment, if you blog about this giveaway you receive 2 entries. Please let me know in your comment if this is the case. Please also ensure I have a way of contacting you.

I’ll draw a random winner on Thursday 29th July.

Good luck!

Busy, busy, busy!!

by Kelly 6 Comments

I’ve managed to fit in a lot of sewing and crafting time this week. I’m showing glimpses of something I’ve been working on to try and impress someone. More about that later I hope.

I love the colour combinations.

I’m so pleased with the finished product.

This being my 399th post can only mean one thing.

So.. to celebrate my 400th post (and today – my 34th birthday!) I’m running a giveaway.

Stay tuned, it’s a good one!

Mixed berry muffins

by Kelly 1 Comment

The boy made these yesterday and they were deliciously moist and sweet.

2 cups SR flour
3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar)
1 teaspoon vanilla essence or extract
1/2 to 1 cup of mixed berries or any type of berries
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
125g melted butter

Preheat oven to 180 degrees (C)
Combine sifted flour and sugar in a bowl.
Stir in combine melted butter and buttermilk, egg and vanilla.
Lightly stir in berries.
Spoon into patty pans place in muffin tin, fill to near the top for large muffins or 3/4 full for smaller ones.
Cook for about 20 minutes or until turning golden brown on top (don’t overcook though!)
Dust icing sugar on top and leave to cool.