tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45016832937205199082024-03-14T10:03:18.592-07:00Made by MardsMardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-33167570690104787422016-05-24T23:02:00.005-07:002016-05-24T23:02:50.739-07:00So, where has time gone?? I don't even know if people still read blogs as such or do people just post on Facebook and Instagram these days?? Life is crazy and changes at a blink of an eye. It has been over 14 months since I have had access to my sewing machine, (running away from home will do that). and thus no sewing and creating has been done. I am getting to the point where I need to start creating again.... hand sewing a teddy bear and trying to get into drawing, just isn't quite enough. I have been slowly buying patterns and have a small stash of fabric..... and I mean small lol in the anticipation of a new sewing machine in the near future. I have great ideas and desires to create toys and table runners, baby shoes and cushions with the hope of setting up a stall at one of the local markets up here in the beautiful Cairns area.Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-58365343703611552192012-05-18T20:26:00.000-07:002012-05-18T20:26:47.551-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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and completed... this one was for more SIL Renae.... have a pic of my sons Girlfriend, Daisy modelling it, but for some reason I can not upload it????? </div>
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I bought this fbric from work (I work at Spotlight) with my young nephew in mind..... hmmmm, now what to make........ <br />
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How bout an apron??? LOL! My nephew Mason had spent a week painting his new bed which his father was making him.... an awesome firetruck bed..... but he had to paint in his jocks and singlet so he wouldnt soil his clothes.... LOL. So I had to make him an art smock.....<br />
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Then my nephew TJ also needed an apron, as he is a bit older he got a proper apron, as he likes helping his mum in the kitchen...... Then, my brother asked why he didn't have an apron???? So.....<br />
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He got one to match.... LOL<br />
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Here is another project I worked on... this one was for my sisters birthday in December.... any ideas????<br />
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these may just give it away....</div>
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not the best photo, but here is my sister's cow...... lol. she turned out so well, cant remember the designer, but it wa a kit that I had bought about 5 yrs ago and it took my this long to make her....She was well received by my beautiful sister xxx Love you Gem. xxx<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-55955923595357912792012-05-18T19:33:00.002-07:002012-05-18T19:33:39.790-07:00well, obviously I am not real good at blogging..... trying to think what have I made since last time I was on here.... I know I have made a few aprons, but as I have been working lots, I really havent done much else..... sad really, isnt it??!!<br />
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Here is my beautiful daughter Amy modelling the apron I made her from a panel bought from spotlight late last year.... love the owls...... <br />
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And again, Amy modelling the apron I made for my secret Santa gift at work..... I really liked this one and almost didnt give it to AnnaBel.... lol. I love the colours. The straps and frill are pink with white polka dots..... CUTE!<br />
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I also made a couple of puppy dogs..... Flora on the right was made for a friend to give to his Mum for her birthday early this year. And Hooter on the left was given to my MIL for her birthday last month. They were both well received. :-)<br />
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<br />Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-41922174538657806952012-01-04T16:49:00.000-08:002012-01-04T16:56:44.125-08:00Well, so much for being regular at blogging.... I am so NOT good at this. It certainly doesnt help when you have a husband who gets shitty everytime I look at the computer of everytime i pick up the iphone..... can I blog from my iphone?? That is something i have not tried or thought about before. <br />I dont know if I will be any more succesful this time around, but it is really only me who it bothers... I dont expect anyone would be interested in what i have to say anyways.<br />Do people put on blogs the dramas of life? I am, at the moment going through some stuff that I wonder if I write about it, it will be clearer in my head and then I think no, it is too personal to put up out here...... maybe i need another blog that is annonymous that no one knows me, but that I can write everything on???? HMMMM maybe an option......<br /><br />This year, so far, I have started cleaning out some rubbish from my cupboards and hope to continue clearing out anything in my life that doesnt make me happy..... "If it doesn't bring a smile.... I will throw it a mile......"<br /><br />OK, this is the first of hopefully MANY posts for the year 2012........Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-15718170558678133942011-09-02T22:07:00.000-07:002011-09-02T22:17:29.052-07:00I have not been good with keeping blogging....I made a new years resolution.. that I would keep regu;ar updates on my blog..... who knewresolutions were a joke!!!!... LOL.
<br />Well, I need to make a commitment to me now. Not just to blog, but blog about more than my crafts. I dont get alot of time to craft at the moment, and have been feeling pretty shitty about a lot of things. Maybe I will use my blog for useless rants that get me motivated and clear my mind of negativity. I dont care that it wont be ready by anyone.... I will feel more accountable to do things if I have blogged about it...
<br />First thing I want to do, is concentrate on losing 5 - 10 kgs and toning up again. I felt so good about so many things when I arrived in Adelaide and was a mere size10 and 65kgs. Ok, I am now at 73kgs and NEED to get rid of some of this that is making me feel awful. Clothes are all feeling tight, need to get new shirts for work if I dont lose a couple quick.
<br />This week, as today is my 17th wedding anniversary, and tomorrow is fathers day, I wont commit to start until Monday as I know the weekend will be full of drinks and temptation.
<br />So, Monday alarm is already set for 6am...... treadmill will be my first port of call, followed by maybe some skipping, if I can find my rope. Michelle Bridges books are out, shopping list has been written.... all systems go!!
<br />Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-50149606711039989232011-02-11T20:42:00.000-08:002011-02-11T20:54:54.364-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxo5f80tW2wn_SiXZBeuTABleNkx2sVohwF4neqjm341jB_VMFe7F8ONyRW_kZG5-D-MifZf89GoqeFH7JOYOBQwFXxc4Qpf0KgFyqy-nO14_b3HGlXRl2AbzXx4X-xkY9iyyIgmOSsH0/s1600/IMG_3368.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572661291418664690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxo5f80tW2wn_SiXZBeuTABleNkx2sVohwF4neqjm341jB_VMFe7F8ONyRW_kZG5-D-MifZf89GoqeFH7JOYOBQwFXxc4Qpf0KgFyqy-nO14_b3HGlXRl2AbzXx4X-xkY9iyyIgmOSsH0/s200/IMG_3368.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymZPGibECOwaGH7qFJ3NyhPzWDxjpdU-9a8Q9ks8lHgtlm77uIU2uqTHTD_wOV5rPOHvapwoGZcGOKqkP4RqhSFRkSj_5Rbc6zRn8Qwmwv7jebintjtLxDg7dKXljR0xzYW1d_CreHlk/s1600/IMG_3361.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572659696377842770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymZPGibECOwaGH7qFJ3NyhPzWDxjpdU-9a8Q9ks8lHgtlm77uIU2uqTHTD_wOV5rPOHvapwoGZcGOKqkP4RqhSFRkSj_5Rbc6zRn8Qwmwv7jebintjtLxDg7dKXljR0xzYW1d_CreHlk/s320/IMG_3361.JPG" /></a> The reindeer was a hit..... Mason loves it! He was scooting around on it when the family recently visited with us. We had a lovely visit from my brother Sean his wife Renae and the handsom lil Mason. Just wish they were here for longer. But alas good times never last long enough. </div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-34865602544881194972011-01-02T19:46:00.000-08:002011-01-02T19:58:58.844-08:00HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOL2UGZDkd200HJPHwd-hJlLFXTAv9dGzaXAdaMbpW5hPR0UWkrvjxeuPAFRoMpXbT_JV2aoR1rdVsALnlo_3SaxZ-ReXfcmtn04IOdbQzPqQ0tiJUrrzG99DZThOq1S2ijHK6TOXvSQ/s1600/DSC00013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557804035146634866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOL2UGZDkd200HJPHwd-hJlLFXTAv9dGzaXAdaMbpW5hPR0UWkrvjxeuPAFRoMpXbT_JV2aoR1rdVsALnlo_3SaxZ-ReXfcmtn04IOdbQzPqQ0tiJUrrzG99DZThOq1S2ijHK6TOXvSQ/s320/DSC00013.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OPTncE0Agf1OvM9DvqX8HnMviTgqX-_7KxtgQ2di3r_eYPE0Rijw7CkdjG4zLYCNm7nN2fujBKtJETB7e_GtoKvSN5NyTR_GLY2VdZzdv9gwr-OcLkxbUHopYNQ4EopS0d_hKHu1HVc/s1600/DSC00010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557804028543870674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OPTncE0Agf1OvM9DvqX8HnMviTgqX-_7KxtgQ2di3r_eYPE0Rijw7CkdjG4zLYCNm7nN2fujBKtJETB7e_GtoKvSN5NyTR_GLY2VdZzdv9gwr-OcLkxbUHopYNQ4EopS0d_hKHu1HVc/s320/DSC00010.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>WOW, 2011 here we are..... I have made but one resolution this year, and that is to keep my blog up to date. Will see how we go, but will do my best.... hahaha (can hear a couple of people laughing out there).</div><br /><br /><div>I have managed to finish a couple of dolls that should have been done before Christmas, one was a Santa, and another a reindeer hobby horse for my nephew. Well the Santa, A Rhonda McGinnity design is done now, and all he needs is his 6 white boomers and his beer can sleigh and he will be ready for next Christmas.</div><br /><br /><div>The reindeer hobby horse is a pattern from Mary-Ann Hogan of <a href="http://www.maryannesdollsnthings.com.au/">http://www.maryannesdollsnthings.com.au/</a> he turned out really well, just need to secure his head a bit better this week, and he will be ready for my nephew, Mason, when I see him early next month.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-14029639088518670082010-12-16T15:59:00.000-08:002010-12-16T16:12:02.718-08:00<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551436466653186882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEsC57nDxEdowVxPvwYGquZq1NCr7r6gMnmNuJwUUk4yiyImh7C0ArMh5GENSSTXLgupGoOXuW7l9eNJrf4TbaY7zpY9d2PtZhuApswWP5CCl5orbOtRHfmj7y1o-qwlH9zLIVk2IU0H8/s320/priscilla+close+up+1.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKA48RQrB8xgvIlVJb_AStTzD-TBlrxAO1eSsiwSnrU8ZP5XcY17szVjHPpu0O4yjtz1ns29hNtC6NL98IN7NtNVKC3ICahr9Ftr1B-D3i9gxOVMHJ9vpXzEnuBn86yKEdBSG8ZujgdA/s1600/priscilla+1+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551434580682886098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyKA48RQrB8xgvIlVJb_AStTzD-TBlrxAO1eSsiwSnrU8ZP5XcY17szVjHPpu0O4yjtz1ns29hNtC6NL98IN7NtNVKC3ICahr9Ftr1B-D3i9gxOVMHJ9vpXzEnuBn86yKEdBSG8ZujgdA/s320/priscilla+1+002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>Meet Priscilla.... The Cloth Doll Assoc. of SA had a display at the Craft and Quilt Show in November this year. Our theme was 'musicals'. There are so many musicals to choose from, I chose "Priscilla Queen of The Desert" and yes, I know Priscilla is actually the name of the bus, but..... I have named my doll Priscilla. She likes it. I used the Stephanie pattern by Ann Clemens, and it was a fun pattern to make. Mind you I did have to make three dresses as Priscilla was just not happy with the first two I made... lol. I have had poeple tell me yes, she looks like Hugo Weavings character in the movie, others have said Guy Pierce is who she looks like.... hahaha Im not sure, but am very happy with how she turned out.</div><br /><div></div></div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-83835050351162873702010-12-16T15:52:00.000-08:002010-12-16T15:56:18.703-08:00Well, end of the year nearly and I havent done good on my blog!!!!So, looking back at 2010, and from when i first started my blog, I havent done a very good job, have I???!!! Ah well, what can I say, I have no real good excuses. So maybe I will make the decision to keep it going and get better at updating in 2011. Whats the saying... "if its meant to be, its upto me..."<br /><br />I will add some pics of what I have done of late for you all to see, mind you, if you see me on facebook, you probably have seen them already... lol.<br /><br />Wishing everyone in blog land a fantastic Merry Christmas and and awesome New Year.Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-53885629390409105232010-08-06T17:39:00.001-07:002010-08-06T17:50:58.364-07:00Been AWOLWell, yes, I have been very slack of late.... but not totally my fault. Spent a good two weeks in hospital with my youngest son. He got an abcess in his sinus near his eye, which grew with in hours to cause him to come very close to losing his eye. He had to have two surgeries, one to drain abcess, and another a week later to clear his sinus. Then he had allergic reaction to antibiotics and polyps in sinus which he is being tested for cystic fibrosis..... no history or other symptoms related to cystic fibrosis, so there is no real concern there, but still is a worry.<br />Then we get out of hospital and rest of family had started moving house..... which with school holidays and DH off work we were able to take a week to get out and into new house. It has taken us a few weeks to get the new place how we like it, but nearly there. David is constantly pottering and finding photos and pics to put up on walls which is great. <br /><br />I now have a bigger sewing/crafting area LOVE it!!!! And just need to make more time to sit and do stuff. I have a few dolls floating around in my head which NEED to be created.... just have to make them, but have UFOs I need to finish and a few birthday pressies to finish for one of my groups, then will get into creating for me and a couple of upcoming shows.Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-88381278247461451452010-05-03T20:52:00.000-07:002010-05-03T21:21:26.851-07:00Mother In Laws birthday present.... only a couple days late.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8jjaEo5uURVFWZZg-yKS6GnGJxVbW9iMNY-427a7_xUglE9wZEzuocs2FLyI6zN5nW6MmuQlNKeZ3dkt62p9pr03X9ep3cfcEhAsdt8CQu2s-Cf9RAbwFI1uY9TICG5NeS5bkuU8sps/s1600/stitchery+keeper+%232.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467258305643668898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga8jjaEo5uURVFWZZg-yKS6GnGJxVbW9iMNY-427a7_xUglE9wZEzuocs2FLyI6zN5nW6MmuQlNKeZ3dkt62p9pr03X9ep3cfcEhAsdt8CQu2s-Cf9RAbwFI1uY9TICG5NeS5bkuU8sps/s320/stitchery+keeper+%232.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#33ff33;">Well, I was at a loss about what to give my Mother In Law for her birthday this year, but as she has started candlewicking and will need a project carrier for her travelling, I thought one of these keepers would be perfect. </span><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">Ok, it was a last minute decision, and her birthday was last Sunday, and I havent yet given it to her....but it is done now! So, I will deliver it to her shortly and hopefully, she will like it. I found the link for this project on my good friend </span><a href="http://freebiesforcrafters.blogspot.com/search/label/Keepers"><span style="color:#33ff33;">Khristina's freebie blog</span></a><span style="color:#33ff33;"> , it will send you to </span><a href="http://allthingsvintage-teresa.blogspot.com/2010/01/block-keeper-tutorial.html"><span style="color:#33ff33;">All Things Vintage</span></a><span style="color:#33ff33;"> blogspot.</span><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlRBNA75Ss3tDhFrAjmFZtI_GtLMk2xi7OLkuGuNXLKtmuwvXgSgzM1XkBatpzluro_0qPzDqfoUG5c57i6ig3ANZynZCtscMHggd9AigUZT_f0eXQi8MsEBcq6BmZyAebDbPSFa1jwA/s1600/stitchery+keeper.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 273px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467258009680971954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlRBNA75Ss3tDhFrAjmFZtI_GtLMk2xi7OLkuGuNXLKtmuwvXgSgzM1XkBatpzluro_0qPzDqfoUG5c57i6ig3ANZynZCtscMHggd9AigUZT_f0eXQi8MsEBcq6BmZyAebDbPSFa1jwA/s320/stitchery+keeper.JPG" /></a> </div><span style="color:#33ff33;">Although this picture isnt real clear, I put a yoyo in one end of a post tube, this way the lid will be able to be opened and threads and needles may be able to be stored in side the tube for the relevant project. The opposite end is a pin cushion, which is always useful.</span><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">I woke Sunday morning and was like a woman possessed,.... I had made a decision in my sleep and I was making this stitchery keeper. Then the realisation that it needed to be completed by 11.30am.... well, you guessed it, I had to give a IOU.... Shame on me... LOL. But, I made a start and as a bonus, I had ALL the supplies here in my stash, so I didnt even have to go buy anything new. I love it when I have the perfect "stuff" at hand. I got it basically done, well cut out and quilted by 11.30 Sunday, but finally finished it off by gluing in the yoyo and pincushion this morning... yay!!!!!! Okay, off to deliver it now. </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">Okay, now what will I be making next??? Oh I do believe I am ready to make another 'artsy fartsy' doll now.... LOL.. It has been a while.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-40991530146013190112010-05-03T20:26:00.000-07:002010-05-03T20:49:35.388-07:00My little cat family.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmuN-Kyq0Bho5rWXFOfKwVj_-D8GlIoUdhgV7H_Mim6QrFh_wsYsywf-G4-C3BBEylqMHNzagbrFKykwnBMMVCxkrDlcc2Uo3BC3qkJYpGrRyY1VN2zh5uWl-0_VcM9VeE0FktSKTZBw/s1600/mother+cat.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467253810500454162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmuN-Kyq0Bho5rWXFOfKwVj_-D8GlIoUdhgV7H_Mim6QrFh_wsYsywf-G4-C3BBEylqMHNzagbrFKykwnBMMVCxkrDlcc2Uo3BC3qkJYpGrRyY1VN2zh5uWl-0_VcM9VeE0FktSKTZBw/s320/mother+cat.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMt4TpgXd-UH7PwyRvIk6kKI5gJDIuBWJ82pjS_p-1a_65bw-D8cBQifw5e6kBb0LMg3T-YgI26_uOUv26iQkP2TOgnb5zA3QLK_h_-7NtpR7_YVhC-YSKk0khwOnvwrFcjI_GPIWqWvc/s1600/mother+cat+%232.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467253548421067970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMt4TpgXd-UH7PwyRvIk6kKI5gJDIuBWJ82pjS_p-1a_65bw-D8cBQifw5e6kBb0LMg3T-YgI26_uOUv26iQkP2TOgnb5zA3QLK_h_-7NtpR7_YVhC-YSKk0khwOnvwrFcjI_GPIWqWvc/s320/mother+cat+%232.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#ff9900;">Ok, here are the cat family I am working on at the moment.... has been a week or two now. All I need to do is paint the back of the mumma cat and give them all faces..... Faces always put me at a standstill..... I know they aren't really hard, but i know once I start, there is no going back.... LOL. If any one has any tips to make it easier, please let me know.<br />The pattern I have used is a pattern by Paula Bureman of </span><a href="http://primitivesisters.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff9900;">Hidden In The Attic</span></a><span style="color:#ff9900;">. She has some lovely primitive patterns. I dont usually DO primitive, but hey, nothing like stepping out of the box right.... </span><br /><div></div></div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-77681361764155261232010-04-23T19:06:00.000-07:002010-04-23T19:16:39.996-07:00Touching Base....<span style="color:#ffff00;">Well, I have no pics today, but that doesnt mean I have been idle. I have had abusy week doing the normal mundane stuff..... ie ironing, vacuuming, etc. But took Friday off to do some sewing, by now, my family knows Friday is sewing day, so leave me be... LOL. Doesnt mean they do, but yesterday I achieved from wo to nearly go a swap project for a group I am on..... As Naomi, and Khris may pop by and check my blog, I can not show the project in question as it MAY be for one of them... LOL......<br />I will take photos however of the cats I am making, just need to wait for the clouds to clear so I can get some good light. The cats are not quite finished, have more painting to do yet, and need to give them faces.... faces always scare me...... but will give it ago soon..... so as they are WIPs, I will try get a photo of the progress.<br />Home life is giving me the irates at the moment, so it is good that I can occasionally hide away and lose myself in my crafting, I am sure you all know what this is like.<br />Well, thats it for now, off to the grocery store to buy some food.... boring!!!!! But as there are extra kids here tonight, being Saturday, I guess I should have some food for them. Cleaned the fridge this mornign and the old mother hubbard would be proud.... it is BARE!!!<br />Have a GREAT weekend everybodeeeeee</span>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-58958762982411117072010-04-13T00:13:00.000-07:002010-04-13T00:33:52.002-07:00and then there were two......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIY5_ydVaBPa0-hm9GoYc7nuo5JbMsDH5ijFfWOJ1vSl4REsXwAk8R1shSpkvD6WTyBRpKzWhTAvbVJfsjP1MAIxLxCe4r0xItGMr2ZMZMaR93tMGNnsjSujIiY2qA_eLOI_fpEKb4Uo/s1600/two+dolphins....JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 181px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459518748058806354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIY5_ydVaBPa0-hm9GoYc7nuo5JbMsDH5ijFfWOJ1vSl4REsXwAk8R1shSpkvD6WTyBRpKzWhTAvbVJfsjP1MAIxLxCe4r0xItGMr2ZMZMaR93tMGNnsjSujIiY2qA_eLOI_fpEKb4Uo/s320/two+dolphins....JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">Well, Finished my second DeeDee dolphin.... so want to call it DooDoo, but it tells me his name is Donny. So what can I do... LOL... meet DeeDee's brother Donny.</span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">I found the second dolphin so much easier than the first one, but isnt that always the way. You make one, find out what does and doesnt work for you and then make more once you get the pattern sorted. I may make more, I may not, but am happy to have these two completed. </span></div><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">My next project is a pattern from </span><a href="http://http//www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/15674874"><span style="color:#ffffff;">Hidden In the Attic</span></a><span style="color:#ffffff;">. It is a prim pattern of a mother cat and her kittens. Will see how it goes and IF i can get it looking half as good as the original, I will be happy. The painting does worry me a bit tho, maybe calling out for help from someone if I get stuck. Wish me luck. I also have a pile of UFOs that a screaming to get finished, maybe I should work on those first..... Oh what a dilemma..... </span></div><div></div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4501683293720519908.post-39237817622561655022010-04-08T21:16:00.000-07:002010-04-08T21:42:29.735-07:00Wearing L plates in blogland<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDgJsK99Bja9sWY87L3M33WCf69aAmKCkkEidXHQ9pr5ciL9kdVu_xzzr9u_vSC7Eub8s-pYidJqhSiVUQJRt1GC_cbxDloOocyRUUdHa9qi8i9FJriBTnBF1NCbqUOS2SXq8l7MsHI4/s1600/SDC10967.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457992583382099698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDgJsK99Bja9sWY87L3M33WCf69aAmKCkkEidXHQ9pr5ciL9kdVu_xzzr9u_vSC7Eub8s-pYidJqhSiVUQJRt1GC_cbxDloOocyRUUdHa9qi8i9FJriBTnBF1NCbqUOS2SXq8l7MsHI4/s320/SDC10967.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#ffffff;">Ok here goes nothing..... sitting here with my pal Naomi who has talked me into starting my own blog...... So now, here goes...... hmmm what will I blog about???? My latest creation maybe..... This week I made DeeDee the dolphin, some one was kind enough to get on my case about making this dolphin, that I though I would get it done before said friend came to visit today. So, a design of 'Melly and Me' is Dee Dee the dolphin.</span> </div>Mardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14380511862288034079noreply@blogger.com14