Thursday, December 15, 2011

Nanny Dear

Its a very sad day for me indeed. Our Nanny is moving on, after 4 very blessed years with us.  My little girl came up to me yesterday morning and said, "Nanny's Heart is broken, but Nanny is going to get a new heart"

So a new heart it it!  Hopefully she will carry it with her and remember us always!


Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Heart of Africa

A special little request. I really hope she loves it!





What once was a plain piece of metal, has turned into something truly special.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

LeapPad Cover

Here's the little cover I made for my Little One's Christmas present. She is going to be so chuffed.



Started off with This: A blanket (or batting will do just fine) and some pretty contrasting material.


 Cut out the blanket/batting a little bigger than the LeapPad, leaving enough for the flap.


Cut out both pieces of the Material, the same size as the batting. I left a little around the edges and trimmed it afterwards.


Stitch along the middle to quilt the pieces together.



Pretty on both sides.


Here's where I added the ribbon, for a pretty finish.


Strips of the Contrasting fabric for the Edging.


Edge the top and bottom before sewing the sides together.


Edge the sides and add the finishing touches - elastic and a button.











Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Twirly Cirlce Skirt

Just a little Twirly Circle Skirt.  This was quite fun to make, although with all those seams, I don't think I will be making one again in a hurry.



And a little reversible top. The pattern was for a dress, I cut it out as a dress, I sewed it as a dress, but a little incident involving the binding led me to chop the bottom bit off and voila - A Top. Oh Well, it's still pretty, and that, after all, is all that's important!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Letter Applique



I think this might just be my favourite so far....


I might just hide it for the first day of preschool in January.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Chococat Applique

A few more little applique T-shirts. A little Minnie Mouse and our all time favourite ChocoCat. Although apparently, I mustn't forget to still put the eyes on Minnie.











Monday, October 3, 2011

Toddler Cap

I made this sweet little cap for my little girl. Although she looks none too amused, she actually loves it.




Friday, September 23, 2011

Pretty Little Skirts


I have been searching the internet for pretty fabrics, and I am so in love with the Blake Riley Prints. I eventually found a local supplier of the imported fabrics. I promptly ordered some, and they are on their way. In the meantime I have been trying out colour combinations by making a few special little skirts for my little girl, who will be going to pre-school next year.

Strawberries and Pink - Two of her favourite things in one. This one has a little belt that can be tied in a pretty bow.


Strawberries and stripes. I just love the combination.

And a little apron skirt.




And all together. One happy customer, makes it all worth it!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Applique T-Shirts

A little Applique Owl T-Shirt I made for my little Girl.  So Very Girly!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Front Facing Bookshelf

Forward Facing Bookshelves are just so hard to come by. So I decided to make my own.

Simple.


Take one old and dusty, second hand book Case from Gumtree.

Add some pretty "Bunny Ears Pink Paint", Nine Dowels, Plastic End Caps and a couple of screws and

Voila!

A Unique forward facing book Shelf.


but what to do with the busy toddler....



....Simple, let her have the very important task of painting the back. 

So very simple.







Monday, August 8, 2011

Work in Progress

Thanks to some brilliant ideas from Pinterest, Miss K's new pink and blue room is well underway.

Round Floor Cushion

 Toybox







Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Half Baby Cuff

I am really pleased with these two little Half Cuff Bracelets. They are just so sweet.  I hope the two little girls also think so...



Monday, July 25, 2011