My Creative Space

I've been working on some vintage zip bags for Mother's Day gifts at my next market. On one side they have vintage, mainly retro fabric.


On the other side they have embroidery/doilies/words...

For some more Creative Spaces pop over to Kirsty's!

Dollfaces

A while ago I had painted some doll faces onto a couple of brooches. But because they were so small, it took even longer than painting faces on the dolls!

So I have eventually had some of the dollfaces put onto some button badges/brooches. I've only got 10 of each (of these 3) at the moment, as I wanted to see how they turned out.

I've put a couple in my Felt Store and they will also be available this sunday at The Devonport Craft Market. Its their 1st birthday, so come along to celebrate and also to find something special for Mother's Day!

Op Shop Finds.

Now heres a brand name thats been around a while!
The story goes like this: On the floor of the Salvation Army store there was an old domed lid with crayon marks all down the side. It had a sign on it saying 'for display only'. But then I saw the word 'Singer'! I lifted the lid and found this:


After enquiring about the sign on it, I discovered that they meant that it didn't work, but WAS for sale! (Apparently it had been there a while - probably because it had a sign saying 'for display only'!) So I snapped it up for $20 (!) And once home, had to give it several wipe overs to get rid of years of grime.
I've discovered it was made in Kilbowie, Clydebank, Scotland in 1955. So not as old as I thought it would be. But it'll be a great display piece for the dolls to sit with!


These two are having a think about that!


Also on my travels this week I found a couple of mirrors. This is a magnifying mirror (which is a bit scary to look into!).

And also this beautiful little compact mirror (which i have ruined with my camera reflection!).

I hope everyone is having a peaceful ANZAC weekend. When we talked about it yesterday, our little one remembered that Great Grandad had had a piece of metal in his side when he was in the war. We were surprised that she has recalled this, as she was 18 months old when he passed away. It just shows that talking about people and things that have happened, keep the memories alive.

For more Flea Market finds head over to the lovely Sophie's place!

My vintage swap has arrived.....

Look what I found in our letter box today! Its my Love Vintage Package Exchange from Jessi of Mad Stitches! Here is just some of what she sent...


There are some lovely napkins, lace and doilies.

Some fabric and buttons!

And also some of Jessi's handmade jewellery too! After a day of the worst headache, you have really cheered me up! And I am so thrilled with all these beautiful items - thank you Jessi!!x

My Creative Space.

In My Creative Space today theres some purple hair...


some arms...


...legs.....


some petal dresses/hats...

and of course some green eyeshadow...!

(with pin accessories)

For loads of inspiring Creative Spaces pop over to Kirsty's!

Love Vintage Package Exchange.

My swap partner for the Love Vintage Package Exchange is the lovely Jessi of Mad Stitches, near Melbourne! Jessi makes gorgeous childrens clothing from vintage fabrics and doilies. She also makes hairclips/bands and necklaces too. Check them out at her Made It shop!


We were paired up because of our similar tastes in (floral) vintage fabrics, buttons and doilies...
This is my first package exchange, I only just managed to sign up for it at the last minute! I'd better get a move on and send this, as I think Jessi has sent hers already! Can't wait!!!

Op Shop Finds.

I found these vintage embroidery thread books a while ago.


I don't think they have the original threads inside. But they've definately been in there a while! (all flattened down).


There is a round piece of very thick felt in one of the front covers, to keep needles in (the sides). The only embroidery I really do at the moment is for the faces of some soft toys. I haven't used any of these threads yet!

For more wonderful finds, pop over to Sophie's place!

Bespeckled!

This was my last minute addition to take along to the market today. My first attempt at some specs! Miss 8 looooves them, as she started wearing some a couple of months ago.

Had a brilliant day at Crafternoon Tea today. Four of my girls went off to new homes (as well as some record bowls etc) and I was asked to make some custom dolls from baby clothes too!

I also met some bloggers!! In the flesh!!

The lovely FaerySarah and gorgeous Zoe from Kiwi Mummy Blogs.

And also the lovely Nikki from Redheaded Devil Child!

Thanks so much for stopping by to say hi!!!x

Press

Thanks to Luisa of Crafternoon Tea and also Sophie Bond for the article in The Aucklander (Herald) paper today!


And heres the finished pink/green lady.
She will be available at Crafternoon Tea this saturday!


I had made a capelet from some embroidered fabric, vintage button & ric rac for her. But she much preferred the pearls in the end! She's not sure whether she suits her plaits up or down now...

My Creative Space.

I've been working on this custom order.

She is nearly ready for send off!

Also on my bench this morning, I'm mixing two pinks and a green for this girl. The back of her head is hot pink. She's going to have colourful plaits too!

For more Creative Spaces you should visit Kootoyoo!x

Happy B Miss G!

Happy Birthday to our Miss G who is 4 years old today!
I hope you like your purplish doll! xxxx

Sunshine Blog Award!

What a nice surprise to come home from the market today, to a Sunshine Blog Award!

Thank you to the lovely Sarah of Cotton Kiwi , Sarah of Songbird Designs and Megan of Simple Pleasures for this very uplifting award!

I am going to pass this on to the following people for their inspiring words and beautiful creations!

Lino Forest

Queenie Bee

Dolly Donations

Bam Bam Creative

Bobby Robin

3 Sheets

Tiny Happy

Lil Magoolie

Ruby in the Dust

Her Library Adventures

Polka Dot Daze

Little Ted Canvas

When you receive this award, you need to:

1. Send a thank you to who gave it to you.

2. Copy the logo and place it on your blog.

3. Link to the person who nominated you.

4. Pass it along to 12 other people who brighten your day!

(some of these people have already received the award before, but thats okay!)

Devonport Craft Market

Heres a few things I'll be bringing along to the Devonport Craft Market tomorrow. Some Doily Doorstops - the two that are bottom/left are new! These are very effective at stopping doors from slamming (heavy), and they won't scratch your wood floors as they are covered with felt underneath!


Vintage fabric buttons.

And some more zip purses. I'll also have the new dolls (featured below).

So if you're in Auckland this weekend - come along to:

The Devonport Craft Market

Devonport Community House

32 Clarence Street

Devonport

Its just a few minutes walk from the ferry building!

My Creative Space.

I've been finishing off a few dolls this week.


Some vintage/retro fabric mixed with some newer fabric.


Owl in the tree dress.


And some cross stitch with a teeny cross stitch covered button in her hair.

Find lots more Creative Spaces all in one place over at Kootoyoo!