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Buying scondhand

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I have another purchase to add to my secondhand list for this year. My old and cheap vacuum cleaner went out in spectacular fashion last week with a flash that shorted out the entire house. This left me with some anxiety (4 kids, carpet, no vacuum, gasp!!)

So yesterday I brought home a Wertheim with a power head and all attachments. The new model of this cleaner retails for about $1500 – the one that I bought secondhand has been re built and has a new motor for a price of $500.

We’ve spent a bit of time running around the carpet with it and are amazed (and a little disgusted) at how much dirt and dust the new machine lifts.

Secondhand price $130

New price $ 1500

Saving $1000 (!!!)

– Total savings tally for 2010 –   $1, 320

Hey, don’t forget the giveaway (click on the button on the sidebar). I’ll be back later today to draw the random winner.

First Bonnie Babes parcel

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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

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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!

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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!!

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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!

I was lucky enough to win

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This beautiful little skirt in a giveaway by Missy Melly. Skillfully made from gorgeous prints and my little one loves it. I’m really impressed by the professional presentation of the Missy Melly swing tag and business cards that were included – this lady knows what she’s doing!!
I also snapped up some monkey hair clips – who could resist?
Thank you for making this a happy day for us Shan!

The winner is………

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Drawn by my boy from a bowl of names scribbled on paper as usual. This brought a smile to my face, a very deserving lady, congratulations to……




                            Gilly!

I know where to find you, your doll will be on her way to you (and some eager little hands I imagine!) shortly.

Thanks to everyone else who entered, I have another giveaway coming very soon.

Lil’ Mim giveaway!!

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Here she is – the first Lil’ Mim I made after drawing up her pattern. I’m so darn pleased with my Lil’ Mim dolls that I’ve decided to celebrate by giving this one away. As I’ve previously mentioned, I plan to put out a pattern for this doll and some cute Lil’ Mim stitcheries when I can manage it.
This doll is 10 inches tall, made with cotton tricot and Hilco knit, stuffed with carded wool and her hair is a beautifully soft cashmerino aran. Her hair is styled. Her dress and pettiskirt are removable.
To enter please leave a comment. For an additional entry please blog about this giveaway with a link back to here and mention that you have done so in your comment.

The winner will be drawn randomly on Saturday 20th February.