Well here we are....

And I have been here before, I wrote a post last week, but there was a button that I hit, don't know which one and the post was gone, just like that!!!! grrrrrr so I had to walk away, my computer was not my friend anymore, until today, we are back on!!!!!!

Well its been a busy few weeks, my daughter turned 5!, so we have had parties, family stay, kids friends stay, plus orders to be filled and all the boring stuff like housework to be done.

To celebrate my daughter going to school I am having a sale in the shop and there are a few things listed on Trade Me, I have also set up a shop on the Facebook page with a few ramdon things. Like these 2

Cute Aye!!!,

Well full steam ahead from now, I have plenty of ideas add to the range of toys and am going to change a few of the designs, well give them a bit of a tweak.

My hubby is moving out of the office, YAY, he is self employed and shares a business with a friend, they are setting up a shop, so that is exciting. I also had a fantastic time at a new fabric market over the weekend, I decided to sell off some pieces that I have had for ages, getting rid of some STUFF will make room for more STUFF. I will attend the next market as a customer. One lady was selling fabric that she has had for forty years!!!! Craftmad is on again this weekend, I am looking forward to that and am starting to see regulars now, the name Snuggleb is getting out there and I am getting some fantastic feedback, which is really encouraging.

Well time for some lunch, the day is getting away on me again, I am finding now that I don't have the kids at home, I can stay and chat to people alot more, rather than having to rush home for kindy dropoff!!!

Till next time, hopefully sooner rather that later........

Super Kids and Bunny Girls

I have had this vintage book for ever and a day, there is this cute super hero in it.





He was just calling to me to be made into a cute doll. The kids and a friend spotted him on the weekend and had him flying all over the place, it was great to see, my husband thinks I'm a bit mad... "your toys are getting weird" he said, "huh, its the kid coming out in me" I say, " they are perfectly fine see" as super kid goes flying across the room, what would he know!!!!!



But he hasn't seen Bunny girl yet, hhmm maybe he will keep his opinions to himself? probably not....



I love her long ears, she is a keeper, but I have put her in the shop, alas I can't keep them all, Super Kid is there to. Also if you are a member of Trade Me , I have starting listing on there again, just search for Snuggleb, and hey presto I will be there!!!

Boy its the weekend again and I have 1 market, then a bit of a break, there are no Craftmad Markets over easter, the husband, kids and I are going for a break over easter and my daughter turns 5 the next weekend, so the house is going to be caos, not to worry you only turn 5 once!!!! I am making cute little bunnies from flannels (they were in the spotlight magazine) to give away to her friends, oooh they are so cute, anyway better go

Till next time......

Shop Update

Have just finished this cute girl

Her name is HR Gallop, you can see her here, I have added a few new designs. I made my first sale on Little Kiwis Nest yesterday, was very excited, had to take a double look, it means that the paypal account is working. I am working on another design in the animal family as well so I will post it soon.

I am also holding a stall the the Rototuna Primary Gala on the 20 march, 9am -12pm, that will be it for markets till May, I need to catch my breath, plus I have cut some more clothes out for meeeee, winter skirts, I should post a pic!!! hopefully they will be done THIS winter, ha ha.

Anyway don't forget you can become a fan on facebook, there is a link down the side of the blog, I may have to run a giveaway soon to entice new fans......

Till next time.... have a good one

Babushkas

Well I have been wanting to make one of these dolls for ages and finally got around to making a pattern, they have turned out ok, I may change the hair style next time, my most favourite site and inspiration for these girls is here, I spent ages going through all the varities and maybe able to afford a set one day, in the meantime I am happy to make my softie version.




The one on the left will be in the shop soon.... also check out the rabbits that I have made for easter. I will be stocked up for the next Craftmad, next weekend the 7th March, also if you are coming to the next Craftmad, bring a can or 2 of catfood, and go in the draw to win Bert and Ernie (here) and help us support the SPCA, each can earns you 1 ticket into the raffle, there is going to be close to 40 stalls at the next Craftmad so it will be a good one to visit, remember there is NO eftpos, so be sure to bring plenty of $.

I have been reaping the rewards of my garden the last few days, I grew Roma tomatoes this year and they are the perfect tomato for cooking, they don't go all watery, perfect for pastas and meatballs, I have also added some grated zuccini to the cooked mix and popped it all on the freezer, also the strawberries were a success, I was picking a punnet or two a day, so we now have strawberry jam, it feels so nice going to the freezer/pantry and being able to use the goods that I have made myself, it always brings back memories of my mum bottling/stewing.

Till next time.....

Ok, so I had heaps of fun at the Craftmad Market, and you know what, I even had a few people come up and say "I have one of your toys and I love it", yay, I have been waiting for that to happen, its such a awesome feeling and very inspiring. So you can see some photos here and you can keep up to date with all of the up coming markets and stall holders here.

I don't have much to report at the moment, I have a few designs that I want to make up before the next market. Mostly we here are back into the routine of school, kindy, dancing, swimming and bmxing, whew, I am tired already!!!!! Keep an eye out on the shops, a few new guys might pop up, the twisted divas and the Moo N Choo's were a hit, so guess what I'll be making more of.


till next time......

A big task

Well, I am supposed to be sorting out my fabric, its in a huge mess, I hear my husband sigh everytime he comes out into the office (we share a space) slowly it has become my space over the last week, so I am tackling this daunty task, to keep or not to keep. I have been in that delima before, where I have had bags of fabric sitting there, sorted for weeks and I will need a piece, of course I always find it in the bags sorted to go to the op shop. So I have decided to put up a small table a the next market with some pieces and see how I go.


Now I have a couple of new additions to the softie family,

123 Blast Off - Rocket

And

Flutterby

I really had fun making up the bright colours, and they turned out much better than I expected!!! They can also be viewed and purchased here

Hope you have a fabulous weekend, we had new carpet put in this week so I am also having a BIG sort out in the house as well, yay......

Little Kiwis Nest

Righto, you can now find my new range at Little Kiwis Nest, I am in the process of adding more, so check up on me next week, also look me up on Facebook and become a fan...... spread the word. The Craftmad market is not far from happening in Hamilton, I will add a reminder closer to the time, its the first sunday of every month, except April, having a break for Easter.

I hope the holidays are going well, my 2 rugrats are off to their grandies next week, yay, so I will be slogging it out on the machine and I have my two weeks palnned to make the most of my child free sewing time.

Till next time.....