Op Shop Finds

We found these lovely vintage inspired dishes at the oppy this week.

I used them at the local market on the weekend to hold some smaller items.

I also found a gorgeous Country Road cardy for Miss 8 - I can see the buttons being changed very soon! And a teeny tiny glass for the dolls.

And I've started on a big bunny softie for an art gallery shop made from some of my op shop doily finds! Pop over to Sophie's for more Flea Market Finds!

Dolls to Haiti!

(all these dolls by the amazing Sarah Hanson!)

Wow! Over 400 dolls have arrived in New York from all over the world, through Dolly Donations. The Abundant Ground Foundation will be shipping them to Haiti orphanages on 31st March. Isn't it amazing what the online community can do?

One of my girls wrote notes of hope to attach to the dolls we sent: 'Here is someone who loves you, and someone for you to love'. The Abundant Ground Foundation will be updating their website with news of the 'dolls delivery' soon!!

My Creative Space.

It feels like I haven't been getting much 'done' at all this week! (sewing-wise)

I have managed to set up an online shop with Felt at last. And was photographed with the dolls yesterday. Which was an experience - its usually just the dolls!

But I've started on another custom order for a brother and sister. I am making 2 of each - one set is for the grandmother! I'm making each set from one toddler outfit of each child, but with slight differences.

The brother has very tight curls, so I'm just seeing how it goes. Brown thread didn't really show up enough on the felt, so I ended up using dark grey. Its good to be challenged with something new. (!)

Visit Kirsty at Kootoyoo for some more creative spaces!

Winners!

Thank you so much for all your entries for the giveaway!

There were over 50 entries and nearly 80 dolls names! Thank you also to those who came up with some boys doll names too! I'll hopefully get to use all of them...!!

ANYWAY, there are 3 winners.

The vintage kiwiana doll goes to:

Cathie of m.e - Congratulations Cathie!

And the two winners of some little extras are:

Megan of Simple Pleasures and Kristy of Paisley Jade!

Congratulations, and I will be in touch to get your details!

I also want to thank Maddie for featuring the dolls on her gorgeous site Lil'Magoolie!
I'll be doing another giveaway at some point, after such a positive response from this one!x

Op Shop Finds.

Heres my op shop finds for this week. Some embroidered NZ birds - fantail and tui!

An extremely large peg (over 6 inches high) and another jug.

And I was so excited to find 10 New Zealand Crown Lynn side plates in that gorgeous colour! These will be perfect for the childrens snacks - and ours!

Pop over to Sophie's for some great Flea Market Finds!

My Creative Space.

In My Creative Space this week - are these bunnies with hidden pockets on their tummies for easter treats/messages. They are yet to be stuffed and get their legs!

Apart from this one:

Another bright eyed custom order brother and sister, just waiting for more of their baby clothes, to get on with their outfits.

And I've started on some extras to be given away!

Join in with My Creative Space over at Kootoyoo. I'm finding its a real incentive to get things done (or at least - started!).

My Place & Yours: Pink!

Now I am not really a 'pink' person. But the last few days, someone else in our house has turned into a bit of a pink girl. So when I came across Hello Owls 'My Place & Yours' and saw the theme is Pink this week - I had to post these photos! The one above has been altered to be framed.

7am this morning, worshipping the pink high heel dress up shoes that she wants to wear to the shops today! She has worn the hat and skirt for the last 3 days. They are from our dress up box, but I think that hat is a proper milliners one from the early 60's!

And a little more pink here, with the lips. This was when I was first experimenting with free motion sewing. I must admit here, that apparently Miss G's favourite colour is still purple!

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Giveaway.

Just to add, because of the positive response to the giveaway I'm doing at the moment - I'm going to make some runner up prizes too. So if you want to win a doll or a little vintage something else, then enter here!

Flea Market Finds

These are my op shop finds for the last week. I was particularly pleased with the buttons in shades of green/duck egg blue - as these are my favourite colours!


NZ wool rugs - the purple one is huge! Doilies and a tablecloth.

Another jug (i have a few) - 50c , and a lovely shaped plate - 40c.

Some cross stitch and embroidery. Most of these buttons are from the Salvation Army. $2 for about 10. The bigger ones i picked up at Salvage (a vintage textile store).

To see some other great finds, pop over to Sophies!

A Little Vintage Giveaway!

I've been wanting to do a giveaway for a while now. So after 3 months of blogging, here it is! Up for grabs is this girl made from vintage kiwiana fabric, felt and tea stained calico. She is stuffed with new polyester fibre fill. Her face is handpainted, then heat set and her arms & legs are doubled stitched for durability (yes, shes been through a bit in life already!). I'll also include 5 doll greeting cards as well!


All you need to do to win her, is leave a comment with your suggestions for dolls names eg: Miss Gretl/Master Edward (1 or 2 is fine). Make sure you include your email or link to your blog etc. If you don't have a blog or google account, just email me through my profile on the left!

If you mention the giveaway on your blog/facebook etc, you'll get 2 entries (just let me know you have done so). You have until sunday March 21st 10pm (NZ). The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on tuesday March 23rd. Entries from all countries accepted! I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with!

My Creative Space.

I've been working on a few different things this week. I've just finished these custom brother and sister dolls.

Also two little bunnies, produced in double quick time (didn't have time to stitch the faces, so painted them instead). For Miss E to take for the school easter raffle.

And this is something I'm hoping to finish for a little giveaway to post here tomorrow!

Go and have a nosey at some other Creative Spaces at Kirsty's!

Brother and Sister.

I've made a start on some custom orders. These are for a brother and sister, made from their baby clothes. I've had to line them, as they are very stretchy - and that won't work when they have to be stuffed!

I've made long sleeves for the boy, and just managed to include the pocket from his Babygap outfit. I'm starting to feel a bit more confident painting the boys faces now. As with most things, it takes practice!

Its another busy week here, with me doing Jury Service and 6 custom orders on. Now Miss E has requested some bunny softies for the easter raffle at school! We'll see how it goes...