Busy Busy like a bee - no its school holidays and not much has been done in the sewing, scrap or craft room that hasn't involved the kiddies.
Week one saw us heading south for some quality family time chilling (yep it was cold) out together, sleeping in, playing board games and just recharging in general.
Week 2 we headed to Sydney for an overnight stay at the YHA backpackers Railway Square - what an experience bought back many memories. We stayed in the train carriages they have there - 4 bunks in our carriage. I must say I loved it even the kids thought it was fun. Check out the YHA here.
The weather wasn't on our side and oh boy we ended up soggy. Broadway footpath with its lovely v shape became a fast flowing river that made it difficult to get back from dinner but we made it.
Thursday saw us on a day trip with APT Sydney Info HERE to the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves. It was magnificent the weather cleared especially and wow mother nature put on some lovely scenery. The kids enjoyed the Scenic Railway - it was so steep and was very different to what I remember experiencing as a kid, possibly the adult interpretation coming out in me.
The Lucas cave at Jenolan Caves was well worth the 910 step and sometimes wet stairs that were involved.

Tote (Dancing) bag - colours can vary as made to order.
Basic bag $25 + postage button close, 2 internal pockets and appropriate trim on one side.

Optional Writting - $1 per letter for the first 5 letters the 50c for each letter after that.

Thieves - hate them - if you don't have a key you don't belong here! No sewing to post yet - have been cleaning up from uninvited visitors. Had to get a new computer and need to find the patterns I liked again - damm.

Whats new?

Welcome back they say - its been a long time between drinks - I mean posts.

The blog has a new name a new style and lots of new goodies to show from my craft room.
I have been making bags and toys and when I can work out how to turn a photo around on here I will post a pic ove my latest.

Back again

Should I get back into blogging - does anybody really care? Well I care and have decided I should so here goes, I'm back and will share when I can the trappings of a working, mum who loves to sew, papercraft, cook (especially when my aunts Thermomix is over visiting) but hates to clean the house in school holidays. Seriously its an effort with 3 little tornados following to undo the picking up I have done.

Also does it really matter if dressups are worn to the shops - is it worth the argument I think not!

So here is Miss 7 with her pink cookies - made them for a competition entry. Good luck Tara.

Cream version

I love this little bag so hit the sewing room again and now there is a cream Rag bag.

Rag Bag

Thought I'd give one of these a try with some Nurse fabric I have had for ages (that I love).

It turned out well - I'm happy with it and might have to do a retro version next.

At last - just before the cut off heres my entry for Mojo Monday - its been a while.

http://www.mojomonday.blogspot.com/

I was stamping with a friend so we though why not its been ages since we have found our Mojo. Heres the link to her blog andher card for the challenge. I am always impressed how one sketch can yeild so much variety.

http://barbclover.blogspot.com/

A card I made using the NEW Stampin-up birdie punch. Getting in early!

You can get them from any Stampin-up demonstrator but heres my friends blog link.

http://barbclover.blogspot.com/

The card I made for the gift. Yep its going to be a girl.

More photos - these are the lolly boxes as no party would be complete without the lootbag.

Today I threw a babyshower for my friend so here are the paper goodies I made for it.

Lets start with the invites.