Father's Day is Coming...

 
I know it's still a little way off, but how cool is this gift box!  I think it would be great for the kids to make (with a bit of adult help) and Dad can continue to use it after Father's Day has gone by!

You have to love a simple, eco, kid friendly, use again gift box!
 

Lovely Little Buttons...

 miss tree creations | createddesignsbyrina | addicted to buttons | gaye abandon | ladybug hugs | the lovely teaspoon | chocolate mint crafts

As a child there was nothing I liked more than watching my mum sew...or knit... or teak the bookshelves...or garden...or teak the cupboard...or crochet...or teak something that wasn't able to run away... (you get the 1970's vibe going here!).

Well, there was actually one thing I liked more and that was playing with all of the buttons she seemed to have around the place.  Between my mum and my nan we seemed to have a button emporium right in our living room.

There were so many things to do with them:

• You could count them (always good for the kiddies learning to count)
• They could be grouped - colour, shape, flatback or shank, four holes or two
• I remember using them as plates for my dolls
• They could be flipped - heads or tails

and

• You could sew them on things!  Who would have thought!!

There were so many things to do with them, but I mainly just loved them because I new every old button had a story and every new button had a story in the waiting.  Now I have my own collection of buttons and I still sort them into groups (that could have just been an indication of early OCD) depending on how I feel - at the moment it's size for the wooden buttons and colour for the plastic. I still think about the story that each one is going to have when I afix it to something. 

Buttons, you have to love them :0)

Pedal Power...

 the smallest forrest | polkadotrabbit | sweet simplicitee | luckyduct | potatopotato | opart | freebirdvelo | galstudio 

Like most of the world (well, I'm sure most of the world is watching), I am absolutely glued to the TV watching Le Tour de France.  Whilst it means I do look a little bleary eyed in the morning (on average 10pm - 1am), I'm loving cycling around France from my lounge, looking at the country side.  It's like a dynamic postcard that keeps surprising me everytime we turn a corner.

So keeping in tune with le tour, today's crafting wonders are inspired by all things franco-cycle!

Attack of the Crochet Robots!

Trawling through YouTube yet again, I came across this neat little clip that was put together for a University project.  Crochet from a different angle - I hope you enjoy :0)

And The Winner Is...

KAYLIE!!

Kaylie is the happy winner of our Giveaway. She will receive a $25 gift voucher to spend at MooBeeTees in the next six months - YAY!!

Thank you all for your considered feedback on what we should keep making and what we should stop bothering with.  Here are the results:

Funnily enough there were a few items that voided each other, although I think we all agree with the Poncho's.  As lovely and cuddly as they are, they're not moving and we get the hint :0)

I think our amigurumi crocheted/knitted toys are a stayer, along with our hats (keep in mind northern hemispherians, it's winter down south!!).  We are also thinking of introducing some fun accessories - great for gifts, stocking stuffers, party presents and teachers (you can probably also throw in granny :0)

We will probably be making less in the clothing line, as there are so many fabulous clothing crafters out there, but, having said that, if the moment takes me who knows what I will create.  We're also thinking of popping some little 'kits' together - something for the kiddies to make themselves.  I'll think a bit more about this one and let you know when it happens.

So once again, thanks for all of your feedback and keep an eye on what we do next, as you never know what you might find ;0)