etsy love- for my squeeze

Handcrafted Wooden Veneered Sunglasses Wayfarer Style; men bracelet black leather twine; 11x14 photograph of crib works on West Penobscot river; Kale - Lacinato Organic Heirloom Seeds; hello love handstamped vintage silver spoon; 25 Organic Heirloom Seed Packets, Custom Labels, Handmade Envelopes; Chess Set Made From 1830's Hand Hewn Barn Beams; Satchel leather Messenger bag Mens; Plain ukulele wall mount hangers, 4 pack; I love you to the moon and back print; Guitar Shirt - Men's T shirt; Old Country Beehive Beekeeping

etsy love- upside down

Somersault: large print 11x14"; Upside down boxer dog 8x10 black and white print;
Mustard Yellow Upside Down Pineapple Cake Pan; Upside Down Clock;
Loyalty and Blood upside down ship sweatshirt; Day Trippin Print;
Swinging Child Print; Upside Down Wall Art Quote.

etsy love- naps

girl sleeping on train print; 1970's alarm clock; letter pillows;
lot of 30 granny squares; sleeping fox pin; Zzz's cushion;
mustard coffee mug cozy; I heart naps; sleepy fawn bead;

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MerJack

by DowdyStudio

He is a lumberjack! and a merman! with a beard!

etsy & poppytalk love- camping

Compass Necklace; I'd rather be camping Papercut Postcard; Vintage Camping book, English, 1963; Everything........ (vintage shirt); Backyard Camping - An Original Vintage Photograph; Free Papercraft printable July 2011 Calendar via poppytalk; Felt Camp Fire; Antique Oil Lantern; a cute boy I found here. I would very much like to take him camping; 1950's antique thermos; Houndstooth baby bindana; 1oo% Authentic Bigfoot Hair; Vintage Canvas Backpack; Camp Journal via poppytalk.


Gee I like camping. I haven't been camping in years, I don't think. I would like to go in Spring, I think. I might plan it now, and then it might happen.

Where is nice to go camping in Queensland?



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etsy craft party 2011

via bristyle

Last night I went to an etsy craft party, and met lots of lovely and super-creative people. I was too busy having fun and drinking tea to remember to take photos (I had fun and took lots last year). So this banner will have to do. Just imagine photos of lots of people. And lamingtons and cookies in the shape of cats, and biscuits in a little suitcase. Yes.

I met Jess who edits the gorgeous *bespoke* zine and designs jewellery too; Kate from dashrobin designs who is very funny and teaches crochet; Bronwen who is an ecologist by day and makes Whizzbangle resin bangles by night; Dominique from Esbert's Collection who draws and makes (the.cutest.crochet.bears); Lesley from sweet as spice, who is lovely and has the bestest business card ever; Majella had an awesome hat and is a vintage lover/styler/writer; Teneale makes dolls with a wicked personality (I especially love Mr T); and also Vicky from Incube8r, Helen from Bristyle, and Lisa who ran the whole shebang at Salt House. Phew.

I had a lovely time and it was so nice to meet some new crafty friends in my new city. I hope I didn't talk too much. I do that sometimes.

(OH! edit: you can see some photos here)


(ps. Darn blogger keeps refuses to keep me logged in unless I am on my dashboard, so I cannot follow any new blogs. Or edit my pages. Or leave comments properly. Has this happened to anyone else? It is a little bit annoying. Actually quite a bit.)

etsy love- National Red Apple Day

5 little apple cores wooden play food; Red Apple Napkin Holder; Apple Earrings; vintage red apple canister large; Sweet, Red Arthur Apple - Printable PDF paper toy; Apple a Day Brooch; Apple postcard; Long Grove Apple Haus Apple Cookbook 1976; Vintage Apple Wall Clock

Did you know that in Australia it is National Red Apple Day? Well it is. It's part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Week. Eating apples are good for your insides. People are embarassed to talk about Bowel Cancer. It has the word 'bowel' in there. But it is the second largest cause of cancer deaths in Australia. It is important. You can find more information here.

Here are some apple-y things on etsy that I like. Happy Apple Day.

clever grrantler and brother and sister grrantlers

Yay! The grrantlers are finished!

The grrantler siblings are quiet but playful once you get to know them. They like to whisper scary stories and collect funny shaped rocks.

The clever grrantler is quiet and studious and dislikes poor grammar, but loves to eat toffee, read books with long words and giggle at the rude bits in nature documentaries. With a waistcoat and spectacles, this grrantler is well suited to a bookshelf, library or study, and will make a loyal friend. (do you think he pulls off the waistcoat, Jessica?)

The siblings are off to France! Oui! and the clever grrantler is in my etsy shop and reading a book while he waits to meet his new family.

etsy love- sunshine in winter

Set of 6 Crocheted Snowflakes; Snow in the Woods Fine Art Photograph; Vintage brass fan shape bookends; hand knitted cream aran armchair slip cover; Poppy Tea Towel-Organic Linen; Blue and Brown Plaid Spring Circle Scarf; Light seafoam fingerless mitts/ wrist warmers; Singing Tea Kettle Birdhouse; Lil Rascals Patchwork and Organic Cotton Flannel Baby Blanket; Quilled Snowflake Ornament; Pyrex Butterfly Gold Round Casserole; Mini Wall Hanging Clock - Tea Pot; Teal Window to My Soul

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Happy first day of Winter! x

Hooray! Pepper Stitches Patterns!

Oh it is just so very exciting. Now you can make your very own Antler Boy or Girl, Woodland Fox, Soft Giraffe or Telephone Animal (bunny, mouse, bear or squirrel)!

All patterns are PDF files and $8.50 in my etsy, madeit and bluecaravan shops.

A giant thank you to the crafty peeps who tested these patterns before the launch, and gave me excellent feedback. Sophie (*shinelittlelight), Thouraya (Amelie & Atticus), Karen (Weathergirl and Me), Bek (Red Chocolate) and Natacha (PiouPiou Kids).

I couldn't have done it without you. You rock.

etsy love- hello house

home sweet home poster, hello recycled wooden sign, little polka dot house, mobile homes, passport cover little houses, big wood pin brooch house in the suburbs, howdy greeting sign, sweet vintage floral cushion

I am busy meeting my new house but I will introduce you soon (I know you'll like each other) and be back to regular posting faster than you can say snippetty-boo!

etsy love- bears

I bought a vintage salt and pepper shaker set yesterday, to cheer me up. They are in the shape of grizzly bears, and very cute indeed. I like bears, I do not see enough of them, I think. So here are lots. On a necklace, paperweight, cushions, t-shirts, walls and bowls. Seems lots of other people like bears too.

Click here to see the full treasury with links to the shops where you can buy these lovely bear-related goods. (If I knew what sound a bear made, I would make it here. Grrroowwwll?)

superhero bears

Continuing with the superhero theme lately, I've made some superhero bears; just like the dress-up bears but with embroidered glasses and features, and a superhero cape with felt intial.

Superhero bears like to fit heroic deeds in between soft cuddles. They also like reading cereal boxes, watching birds fly (for tips) and drinking lemonade. Made out of reclaimed blankets, this bear is soft and cuddly. He has embroidered glasses and features, and his cape is made from a repurposed collared shirt with easy velcro fasteners to take the cape on and off as needed for superhero duties. The initial on his cape could stand for anything you like. Superhero bears are very good friends and wonderful playmates. They are good at keeping secrets and giving hugs, and will make a loyal friend.

Superhero bears in my etsy, madeit and blue caravan shops.

bearded folk men dolls

Bearded folk men like drinking tea on steps, patting dogs and playing guitar in folk bands. They are ready to make friends and will make loyal and trustworthy companions.

They are also available as a custom item, if you’d like your favourite colour. Or if you have a bearded friend you’d like to immortalise in cute bearded doll fashion.

Bearded folk man dolls in my bluecaravan, etsy and madeit shops now.

etsy love- birthday barbeque

Life's a Picnic - Oilcloth Pennant Garland, Bicycle Etched Pint Glass, Mason Jar Lanterns, Better Homes & Gardens Barbecue Cookbook 1959, Picnic Chair, Tissue Pom Kit, Lettuce Celebrate Letterpress Birthday Card, Fake Cupcake BIrthday Party Decor Package, Vintage Kay Guitar, beer bottle drinking glass tumblers

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It's my birthday in one week. In a week! I am excited. If I was having a birthday barbeque, I would like these things. Very much.

etsy love- happy

The Best Is Yet To Come print; Smile Pillow ;HAPPY - Vintage Letterpress Word ;

Make something good today print; Print - Everything is going to be ok; McCoy Happy Face Mug;

Happy Way street sign - Fine Art print; Think Happy Thoughts Print.

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and have a happy day x

my creative space- bunny love cushion

I've been seeing lots of gorgeous valentines day posts in blog-land, and they inspired me to get all mooshy and make this love bunny cushion. It's made from recycled sweaters and is extra soft and huggable. It's in my etsy shop now.

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I've got lots of ideas for Valentines Day, but really should have started thinking about it in January. Not yesterday. Darn.

etsy love- mail

I Love You Envelope Necklace, 8 vintage inspired notecards with handmade envelopes, Metal X and O, Owl Post Gift Box, 1920-1921 Love Letter, Vintage Royalite Typewriter

More mail love today.

etsy love- reading

3D letter S from repurposed book, Book Bundles, Simply Tote Bag, book necklace, Recycled Book Pages Garland, Secret Whisper Earrings, BEAUSOLEIL Black Frame Reading Eyeglasses imported from France, Cozy Wingback Chair, Pale Cream Whimsical Victorian Romance Dress, Patterns and Pages 8 x 8 Print.

We all know how much it's been raining, and rain inspires me to curl up in an armchair with a cat and a cup of tea and a book. Not very productive but very satisfying. (Considering what the rain has been doing to other folk, very very lucky too).

I'm averaging 3 books a week, but am all out until we go into town next week and visit the library. I shall have to do some work. Or re-read Pride and Prejudice. Either way.