Twelve Days of Craft - Day Twelve

Today is the last day, of craft, tomorrow I'm starting The Twelve days of Christmas Around the World. Today's tutorial is Felt Christmas Ornaments from Zakka Life 

These ornaments are so beautiful and you could whip some up in an afternoon. 

I hope that you have all enjoyed all the great tutorials.

Twelve Days of Craft - Day Ten

Ok I'm running late again, so so busy atm, so many orders. Day tens tutorial is Paper Christmas Wreath from The Red Thread. I think that even the kids could have a go at this one.

I'm going to pick up the supplies for this one so Dion can give it a go next week. 

Twelve Days of Craft - Day Six

Today's tutorial is one for all the family to join in together on, Christmas Decoration Tutorial from The Red Thread. A great way to use up all your scraps if you are a sewer.

Another one that I just have to do. These will be just perfect on our tree.

Decision Made - Blogtoberfest Day 30

From the responses that I got from my post the other day and people that I talked to about the post, everyone likes both ideas. So I will just have to do both, lol.

Starting on the 1st December we will be having "The Twelve Days of Craft"

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 Starting on the 13th December we will be having "The Twelve Days of Christmas Around the World". 

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I cant believe that tomorrow is the last day of blogtoberfest, I cant believe that I have blogged every day (Well I was late two days but only by about 2 hours). It's been great.

It's getting closer - Blogtoberfest Day 28

I cant believe we only have just over 8 weeks till that  day arrives. I thought that this would be a good time to do a post on advent calendars. For a couple of yours now I have wanted a beautiful handmade one, so this year I have taken the plunge and started making one. While I was doing some research on what type of advent calendar I wanted to make a came across so many beautiful and wonderful tutorials that I just had to share them with you.

I love this idea of getting little crafty goodies every day.

From the Purl Bee 

What a great idea for the non sewers, and for us that want something a little different.

From Sunny Stampin

I love the bright colours of these cones.

From Pickles

How great would these look hanging across the mantle.

From Martha Stewart Crafts

Another one that would look great hanging on the mantle.

From All Sorts

This is a great one for the kids. 

From One Hour Craft

There are just so many out there that are just so great.

Ours advent calendar is going to be a large tree that every day we add a new decoration to every day. I will post some pics once I have got past the designing stage.

I need your Opinion! - Blogtoberfest Day 27

I'm wanting to a series of posts close to Christmas but my poor little brain is going back and forth between two different ideas. So I'm giving the option up to you the wonderful people that read my little corner of the world.

So here are my idea's,

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A series of posts of Christmas around the world. How do other people from other countries celebrate Christmas, including recipes, tradition, crafts etc. 

OR

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A series of Craft posts. Tutorials and links to Craft tutorials for yourself and your kids to enjoy over the Chrissy period. Both Christmas and non Christmas themed.

Tell me what you would like to read/see

Blog Post 100 - Giveaway Time - Blogtoberfest Day 14

Wow post 100. And what perfect timing almost in the middle of Blogtoberfest.To celebrate this and our new Christmas Garlands we are going to have a giveaway.

You could win one of our New Christmas Tree Garlands.

This fun garland from hand cut Red and Green felt Christmas Trees. Add the garland to your Christmas Tree or to decorate another parts of your home this Christmas for a handmade touch. They are now available from our Madeit, Artfire and Etsy shops.

If you would like to win this garland all you have to do is follow the blog and leave a comment. 

I will be randomly drawing the winner on the 25th October. This is a worldwide giveaway.

On another note, to all that commented on post about picking an afghan to make, you have all convinced me to make the one in the first pic. Thanks

Eenie Meenie - Blogtoberfest Day 12

I want to make a beautiful afghan for someone special for Christmas but I just can decide which one.

My first choice was pic 1 but then I love the different size squares in pic 2, I also love the fact that the afghan in pic 3 is a circle. Oh decisions decisions.

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It might be better to ask the person I want to make it for but I really want to make it a surprise. I had better make up my mind soon if I want to have it finished in time for Christmas.

Which one would you choose?

Handmade Christmas Pledge Update - Christmas on Madeit - Blogtoberfest day 10

So last week I finally finished making Snowflakes for Christmas this year and they have now been listed in my Madeit Shop and will hopefully be listed in my other shops in the next couple of days.

Set of 5 Crochet Snowflake decorations in my Madeit Shop  

They are only $10 for a set of 5 snowflakes and for all of you out there that have a fiberoptic trees these decorations are light enough to  hang on the branches without making them bend. 

I thought now that I have some Christmas decorations listed why not find out what other great Christmas goodies there are on Madeit

These owls are just so adorable. I love their sleepy eyes.

Christmas Owl Ornament By Red Stitch Designs

What a great Santa sack. The bigger the bag the bigger the loot, hehehehe.

Christmas Star Santa Sack - Personalized by Small Designs

This card is so Dion and I at Christmas time putting up the decorations. 

Christmas Card - Christmas CATastrophies by Sissy Sparrows

This would finish off any girls Christmas outfit.

Annabelle Felt Clip - Christmas Tree by AnK Bowtique

This bunting is so perfect for a those Christmas BBQ's coming up.

Christmas Bunting/Flags by Vida Style 

I'm nearly at 100 post, when I get there we will be having a giveaway. So stay tuned.

80 Sleeps till Christmas - Blogtoberfest Day 6

So I was checking the little app on my phone and it told me that there is only 80 sleeps till Christmas.

While a lot of you would love to stick your head in the sand a while longer it's going to be here before you know it.

If you are having a Handmade Christmas like we are you are going to want to have all your presents arrive at least 2 week before Christmas Day. Looking at it this way if you are paid weekly you really only have 10 pays left till Christmas. Aaarrh that means I really need to get shopping.

So happy shopping one and all

Handmade Christmas Pledge Update - Jewellery on Madeit

This week I thought that I would bring you some pretties that I found on Madeit.

I love the simplicity of this cloud necklace

'Away with the clouds' silver pendant by ChristinaLowryDesigns

I love the shape of these earrings.

Silver Filigree Teardrop Earrings by LaFemmeJewels

I have been lusting over these rings for a long time, think I will be adding them to my Christmas list

Personalized Sterling Silver stacking Ring set by coolabahcharms

These earrings are just so pretty.

Tickle Me Pink ... Vintage Inspired Earrings by citruspop 

This pendant has a Japanese feel to me.

Sterling Silver Songbird Pendant by OhDeer

So has anyone started their Christmas shopping yet? and if you have are you going to buy handmade this year?

Handmade Christmas Pledge Update - Deer, Moose & Elk oh my

Deer, Moose and Elk are very popular lately, every time I see one I think of my brother who has been living in Canada for the last 4 years. Who as you can imagine I miss a lot.

Deer

This little guy is just adorable. I want one myself.

Handmade plush brown deer toy with purple scarf by strawberrykitten

Moose

I love the linen used in these pouches.

 Moose Zip Pouch Handprinted on Linen by bluegingerdesigns

How amazing would this look hanging up above a fireplace.

 Moose trophy wallplush by squirrellicious

What a talking piece this would be. I love the idea of a ring made out of wood.

 Antler Ring, Moose by Touch the Dutch

Elk

 My son has already requested one of these for Christmas. Might even get one for my brother.

 Elk Rollerskates Tshirt Funny by CritterJitters

I love this brooch, so simple but so beautiful.

Vinyl Elk Brooch by TurnLeftHere

So if my brother reads this, Shorty (Hes not short by the way, I'm just doing my duty as a older sister and teasing him) we miss you lots and we hope that we will get to see you soon.

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Shop News

I have spent the day taking pics and should have the new listings up tomorrow.

Handmade Christmas Pledge Update - Bags on Madeit

Ok so once again we are a little over due but what the hell it was a really busy week and weekend.

Anyone that knows me knows that I love handbags. So this weeks post is all bags found on Madeit.

I love Paddington Bear with his duffel coat and hat, he's just so adorable.

Paddington Bear Carry All by WallpaperGetsFunky

As some of you might know I went back to TAFE recently and with all the textbooks and notebooks I have to carry I think that I'm going to have to get a bag that can fit it all. This one is great, I love the black with a touch of colour.

 

Upstyled canvas army bag by KerrisHangups

I have seen this bag in person and it is fantastic.

Mum & Baby Zebras - Calico Bag by UnCielo

My Mum would love this bag, she loves the colour red.

Red Tree of Life Bag by LinneaSwedishDesign

Ok so technically it is not a bag but it is so cool and it does have a pic of a bag on it.

notebook // leather school bag by timefortea.me

Dion and I did the Suitcase rummage on Sunday so I will have a post on that later in the week.


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Shop News
 
I have a lots of new goodies sitting here ready to be list. With any luck I should have it all up on Wednesday.