Been sidetracked......................

by this little fellow

I don't make many bears these days, but I have a long time friend who has purchased a bear for each of her grandchildren. The birth of the next grandchild is imminent.

So, here he is in all of his finery, ready for the flight to England next week

 

 

Also been working on a CV, that's now finished and I have made it to interview later this week.

Would like to hope that I might resume normal programming with my dolls etc, but think I might be just a little bit distracted until the whole interview process is over.

Wish me luck!!!

Hugs............................Leanne

Whoa..................

slow down!! Can't believe we have been back at school for 2 weeks already. Been so busy that I haven't loaded the Daybook covers I made for my colleague, the gorgeous Jodie:

Think I like these more than the ones i made for me.

Jode was thrilled with the result.

Had a lovely day yesterday with Jode and her  daughter Rose. We went to Tuggerah to do the shopping for our textile classes, folled by a yummy lunch and a spot of shopping ~ perfect!!

Currently working on a mohair bear for a long time friend to take to her grand daughter in the UK later this month. Photos to come this week.

Hugs........................Leanne

More ART......................

It's a crappy, rainy day here today (nothing like the devastation in other parts of Oz, so I'm not complaining, just saying) so after my buddy Jode giving me a hard time on fb last night about my swanky new day book covers I set about creating a set for her too. Don't think she knows about my blog, but just in case no photos until Tuesday!! 

But just to wind her up, I posted this on fb a few minutes ago hehehehe

 It maybe crappy outside, but sure has been smelling delicious inside as this little baby has been baking. Banana and raspberry bread. Sure looking forward to afternoon tea!!!

Hoping to resume normal programming and cook a couple of dolls this afternoon

 

Hugs...............................Leanne

Been busy..................

making a mess, whoops I mean ART!!!

Last year I thought it would be nice to make some covers for my teachers day book ~ it was a good idea, but didn't happen. 

Fast forward to this morning.

I pulled out a bunch of patterned papers, inks, paints, stamps, Glimmermist and started getting messy:

1.

 Rip up some paper and start gluing

2.

 Add some stamping with paint

3.

 Add more stamping with ink and spray with Glimmermist

4.

Add the girls

5.

Add the sentiment

And there you go, gorgeous covers for my day book. They look pretty and are inspirational as well!!

One very, happy and creatively satisfied camper here tonight

Hugs...........................Leanne

Australia Day................

Is it sad that I can totally associate with the following

 or am I just a ridgy didge, true blue Aussie????

 

Hugs............................Leanne

Upcycling...........

after hours of addiction to Pinterest and pinning numerous"to do" projects, I finally did one!!

I turned this:

 into this:

All that was required was an unused glasses case, small quantities of fabric, Modge Podge and a couple of hours:

 Fabric adhered to outside of the case with Modge Podge

 The aligning of the pattern was good luck, not good management :-) !!

 the internal lining prepared

 lining adhered in place

The finished product. Pretty and practical and perfect for the handbag.

Hugs.....................Leanne

Bruschetta anyone????

Beautiful produce fresh from my garden ~ cherry tomatoes and basil:

Friday night is easy dinner night in our house, so Bruschetta it will be.....................

Hugs..........................Leanne