Linkup Party Likes #23

 

Well there goes another week and how have you all been.  At our house we all seem to be getting the flu.  My poor little man had it first and with a runny nose and a terrible chesty cough he still manages to give us a big smile.

(this picture was taken by my sister a few weeks ago.  Didn’t fancy turning everyone off with a picture of him with a runny nose lol)

I have decided that I am going to change a few posts around so that I am not late with any tutorials that I have planned.  Trying to get them done during the week is just not happening.

I’m thinking that Sunday works better for me as then I have daddy at home to help me out with the kids so that I can get things done.  I also want to be able to do a few tutes on anything that I like in books that I find.

But back to what you have all been up to.  I have noticed this time round that there are a few links to DIY’s in the garden which is great.

Here is what caught my eye:

1. What a great way to recycle an old wooden bed frame.  First it was a stage for the kids and now they have turned it into a raised garden bed. Awesome, Pondered Primed Perfected
2. Another great idea and something that I have been planning to do to my veggie garden beds only with netting, is this little green house over at Love and Laundry.
3. Andrew and I hunted around for an old rocking chair for the nursery before Jorja was born and ended up buying a brand new one, oh well.  Just love this revamp over at Aprons & Ambition.
4. Another lovely remodel is this cane chair at The Cards We Drew, makes me think of Spring.
5. An no I have delved into the land of sewing quilts just yet but I love this pattern over at Sew Sweet Cottage
6. Soap in a pouch, this is a great idea and definitely one that I will be making for the kids to use, especially when camping.  I found it at Vanessa’s Values who found it over at Whimsy Love.
7. And last but not least, this French bread recipe is one that I am going to try especially as I have started to bake my own bread on weekends with the bread machine.  You can find the recipe at Just 2 Birds.

So there you have it, some great new things to try and fantastic blogs to read.

Have a great day!!!!

Linkup Party Likes #22

 

Hello everyone, how are we all today.  It was Mother’s Day in Australia yesterday and the weather was perfect for me to spend the day outside fixing up the veggie garden.

Poor thing has been neglected by myself and needed alot of TLC.  It was perfect weather for it too.

                

Scrambled eggs on toast for all us for breakfast, yummy Subway Seafood Sensation for Daddy and I for lunch and meatball for the girls, then it was Piri Piri Chicken cooked by Daddy for dinner.  Spoilt!!!!

 

 

With the cold weather coming in I thought I would have a look through all the linkup parties and see if there are any tutes for Winter.  And here is what I found:

1. Projects around the world shares a great little pattern for a Newborn Beanie.
2. And you know how much I love something that has been upcycled, like this Pumpkin Spice Cardigan DIY over at Scout’s Stitches
3. Quilting is something I have still yet to try and its great to see one that has been made for a boy, like this one over at Oxford Impressions
4. This pepperoni roll looks very yummy and perfect for those cold winter lunch times.  You can find the recipe over at Talking Dollars and Cents.
5. I love these sleepy sacks and I used them on all of my kiddies through the winter months.  Here is a great tutorial to make your own over at The pursuit of happiness.
6. Another yummy dish and I so now want a clay pot.  This chicken dish is great for a cold winters Sunday dinner. Thanks for sharing My Turn (for us).
7. I love this fabric and I have this giraffe material in the mustard colour in my fabric stash.  Head on over to Sew easy being green to find out how to make them.
8. And finally, here is a great tutorial for a casserole carrier I found at Love Bugs Lane.

I think it is time for me to go and sit outside in the warm autumn sun and finish a crochet order I have.

Have a great day!!!!

Linkup Party Likes #21

 

What a very wet weekend we just had her in Jimboomba.  I thought the poor dogs where going to float away in their dog house if it didn’t let up.  A few road closures around the area but nothing major.

I have been working on a few Bunny Beanies for Easter.  I thought I might do something different this time and add a bit of fabric to the ears.  What do you think?

                      

I tried one on Ethan to see how the ears would sit.  Yep he wasn’t very happy with mummy, not even a biscuit would make him happy lol!

I also finished a new hand sanitiser and dummy pouch set that I will be selling on Made It:

 

I finally got through all the blog posts that I have been following. I had 1000+ and must admit I had to mark a few as read as it was going to take forever. 

But I still managed to checkout all the lovely things you have been making:

  

 

           

  

1. Love the fabric Kassie from Mommy to a little lady{bug} has used to make these cute toddler boots
2. I wish I was using my sewing machine more when the girl’s were little.  I just love the little crochet flower added to these adorable shoes by Somewhere in the Middle
3. I so have to make one of these little guys.  Loving this little birdy by PaperTurtle. The pattern is free from Lion Brand
4. Little Stitches for Little Ones by Amy Butler is a must have on my book list.  It has inspired Zween, a blog about making and sharing to use these gorgeous vintage fabric to make a changing pad.
5. Found this great tutorial over at The Mother Huddle. This would be a great project for a young girl to make. 
6. Who Doesn’t love Dr Seuss.  I remember my Dad taking me to the library when I was little and borrowing out Dr Seuss books.  I have bought the whole collection for my girls.  Will have make these great hats by Kitchen Fun with my 3 sons.
7. What a great way to brighten up a plain dress. Tutorial is found over at Show, Tell, Share…
8. OMG how cute are these.  I had a similar pattern I came up with for a pair of sandals my niece use to where that looked like these.  Just loving Crochet Dreamz work.
9. I bought some lovely pre cut squares from Little Starfish Fabrics that I hoping to make into my very first quilt. Love the gorgeous fabric JAQS studio has used in this one.
10. And last but not least, I have seen a few things that Scrabble squares have been made out of but never coasters.  What a great idea.  You can find the tutorial over at Pops and Podge.

Well I have a few things that I should be doing and the Little Man is wanting mummy’s undivided attention so must dash.

Have a great week and I look forward to seeing what you have all been up to next week.

Have a lovely day!

Link Party Likes # 20

 

So how was your weekend.  We took the girls bowling with a our friend Mel and her son Jack.  It was the first time for the girls and they had a ball.

 

 

 

With Valentine’s day tomorrow I thought I would have a look at what everyone has been creating for that someone special.

I will be making a cup cosy for Jorja’s school teacher and for Grace’s two Kindy Teachers we thought we would have a go at these cute little envelopes I found over at Clever Charlotte:

If your not ready for valentines day here are a few great ideas you could try:

Little Wonders Days created these cute little hearts and birds with Salt Dough:

She also has this great tutorial to create scratch off paint:

And who would love to receive one of these delicious cupcakes for valentine’s day.  You can find the recipe over at Hoosier Homemade:

Need something to put your pressie in, well here is a great DIY heart shaped box by More Style Than Cash:

Shindig Parties TO GO! have some great free pintable's to go with your yummy cupcakes:

And for all you chocolate lovers out there, Homespun with love has a DIY Chocolate Bath Salt tutorial for you:

How about something special for Mum, Dad or the Grandparents from their little ones.  Detail-Oriented Diva has this lovely framed idea:

 

Need something special for the dinner table, A Farm Wife’s Journal has this lovely tutorial for a Candy Hearts Table Runner:

And last but not least, these are the cutest things ever, Valentine Teddy Marshmallow Pops.  You can find the tutorial over at DollHouse Bake Shoppe:

I hope you all have a lovely valentine’s day with that someone special.  I know I will.

Have a great day!!!!

(p.s.  all pictures have been taken from the relevant sites)

Linkup Party Likes #19

 

Hello all, how was your weekend?  Did anyone grab a bargain in the Black Friday and Cyber Sales? Hope all in the USA had a lovely Thanks Giving too!!!

We went camping over the weekend and it was Ethan’s first time.  We only went for 2 nights and it rain most of the Saturday but all in all it was a lovely weekend catching up with friends and family.  Oh and the boy’s had fun 4wd.

Before we left I managed to whip up another nappy wallet that is to be part of a great charity auction over at Lace & Dryde for the pretty and the punk facebook page.

I also finished a new trolley cover too.  I am hoping to have a few more done over the next week to upload to my Made It store.  Think I might have to have a sale first before uploading new stock, so stay tuned.

Now for the linkup parties.  A lot of people are getting in the Christmas spirit and coming up with some wonderful ideas.

I love the fabric La La Bliss has used to make this great little apron:

And who doesn’t  love to bake a few yummy treats for the Christmas table.  Echoes of Laughter has shared a great Sugar Cookie recipe:

Echoes of Laughter also have this great Peppermint Foot Soak gift idea as well.  I just love this and will be making some for myself lol:

 

How about something for the man of the house.  Here is a Manly Hand Scrub you can make yourself over at Paper Turtle:

Don’t have a wreath for you door this.  Well why not make one yourself.  The Kurtz Corner has used tulle for this lovely wreath:

And here’s another great wreath over at Saved by Love Creations using a couple of t-shirts, awesome:

Need some gift tags for your Christmas presents, well Persona Designs have some great Be Merry holiday gift tags for you to download:

And finally here is one you could make for Christmas but I am going to bake this one for morning tea in our camp oven when we go camping next.  You can find the recipe for these yummy cinnamon rolls over at June Cleaver Nirvana:

So hungry now, must be lunchtime.  Have a great day!!!!