Calico & Vintage Lace Bags

I've been having fun the past couple of weeks making bags.  I've used calico and embellished them with antique & vintage laces as well as Paris graphics.  They're fully lined & I've used doileys for the inside pockets.

Have a fantastic week!

PS The baby's name is Blake Greyson and it's only 9 days till I visit them all in New Zealand.

My New Grandson...

This is my grandson, born this morning.  Isn't he lovely!  I have to wait another 2 weeks before I get to have cuddles though as he is in New Zealand & I'm here in Australia.  He weighed in at 9lb 2oz.  As yet he doesn't have a name.

Latest Wabbit - Lucy

Meet Lucy, she's my latest li'l girl wabbit.  She's crafted from a cream felted type mohair.  For her paws, feet & inside ears I've used a spotted cotton fabric & made a wee dress to match.  She'll be at Winter Wonderland with me this coming weekend in Brisbane. 

Hope to see you there!

Two New Bears Off To Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland Doll, Bear & Collectable Show is on this coming weekend at the RNA Showgrounds in The Auditorium on Gregory Tce, Brisbane.  It's on Saturday & Sunday from 9.30am.

I've been outside with a bottle of parisian trying to grunge up these two bears.  The large one is crafted from a hessian type old blanket & the smaller one is from viscose.  She was a lovely pale pink colour but not anymore after being hit with the parisian.   I'll show you the finished bears in a day or so.

Have a lovely afternoon!

Divine Antique Laces & Other Goodies From Collectorama...

These are some of the gorgeous laces & dolls clothes I bought at Collectorama on Friday & Saturday.
I must admit I did get rather carried away with the laces but with it being so hard to find antique & vintage lace I thought I'd better snaffle them up!  I can't wait to try the wee dolls dresses on my little bears & ellies.  I love the little blue dress & the wee pixie hat that goes with it!

Pam (Cloth & Creation) came to help me set up on Friday (thank you Pam, you made my job so much easier & it's always fun to have you along)! We had great time scouting around & finding all the goodies.  Looking forward to the next one in September now!

My Li'l Pink Bear

This is the little pink bear I was working on when I did my last post.  She's made from pale pink viscose.  I'd like to make her a little bit grungier though.  I might attack her with some parisian essence for a grubbier look.  It's always a bit scarey staining.  Maybe I should have stained her fur first. Oh well I'm sure she'll turn out ok, I do love her anyway!

Have a lovely weekend wherever in the world you may be!

My Latest Thrifty Finds ...

Oh dear it has been a long time between posts!  Because I haven't actually finished a bear or critter in awhile I thought I'd show you some of my latest goodies!

The old green chippy milking stool I found at a local garage sale on the weekend.  The gorgeous old hanky box (complete with hankies) I bought off a friend at Petrie Markets.  I love the floral scene on the front of the box.  The two vintage purses were from another sale, as was the lovely old lolly jar.  I love the two old watches, one has a lovely mother of pearl face and the other is marquisite.

Ok now I'm off to work on a little pink bear.  Have a lovely week!