Time to Pull My Finger Out

I need to pull my finger out ... from where you ask - i choose to say in is stuck in my ear - not my rear.

I need to start sewing again - i need to start making baby stuff.

I did a post a while ago here when i was looking for some projects to make for a friend who was having a baby. Now I am the one having a baby!

So i want to try this one here at This Momma Makes Stuff. I have some old shirts to give it a crack on. We aren't finding out the sex of the baby so maybe i can start making things in both styles and just giveaway the ones i don't end up needing!


This Momma Makes Stuff also has a pattern for a fabric high chair - perfect for when you are visiting friends.

Grosgrain has a very simple way to change any pair of pants into maternity pants, that i am in dire need of !!

There is also TONNES of patterns here at Make for Baby.

oooo... what should i start with??

Do you have any patterns that you found useful?

Cool Business Cards and Business Card Holders

Just flipping through some stuff at work and found these really cool - crafty designer related business cards and some funky business card holders.


Harlow Media - also has a good blog about What Your Business Card Says About You

Card Observer featured this card - describes alot of us crafty people!

Sewing Business Cards


Alot of cool ideas on Jungus including this one from Butterlabel.com

Poopy Clutch - awesome instructions for different versions and sizes of this simple business card holder and clutch.


Schlossers Designs - also has a very cte pattern for a fabric bowl in her shop


Tamdoll Business Card Holder - simple and quick, embellish anyway you like!

Peanut in the Placenta

We had our 12 week scan today and everything is a-okay! Yipeee!

This is Peanut in the standard ultrasound i had on Tuesday at my doctors office. Looks like a full baby now, not just a little Peanut! It is 6.6cm long!


This is Peanut from todays high-res 3D 12 week scan at the ultrasound clinic. Just hanging around in my placenta! Amazing! Peanut is very active, squirming around. I have been told i have an anterior placenta - so Peanut has the placenta sack a different way then most (thats me - a little bit different) but thats perfectly fine, it just may mean i don't feel kicking till a little bit later, but i can already feel some little flutters!


Everything is 100 % normal, fingers crossed it stays that way for the next 6 months..

Under the Sea Softies

Whale Softie
Small Dream Factory


Stingray Softie
ShiShi Girl Blog


Fish Baby Cuddle Toy
Small Dream Factory

and lastly 2 great patterns from Futuregirl pointed out to me by Liam's Mum at Solomn Sewing. What a lovely lady!

Sasha the Seahorse
So sweet - love the beading

and Supercute Sea Creature Patterns

Under the Sea Fabrics

A few different fabrics i could use to create an underwater nursery.




The Quilters Store
Great range of Balli Batik fabric in lovely see colours


OzQuilts
Artisan Batiks 12 Fat Quarter Bundle :Seven Seas



Found on Ebay at Charm Cottage Quilts
Michael Miller Fabric

Found on Ebay at Buttercup Farm Quilters
Hoffman Hand Painted Bali Batik Fabric

Under the Sea

Would love everyone's help with fabrics!

I am now planning an underwater themed nursery, based on a book i have called "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister. It is such a beautiful book with holographic foiling on the fish scales...


There are also a series of books now in the series.






There are also prints at Art.com.


But i looking for the crafty side of things, So i am going to do some wall painting but i am looking for some soft toy patterns, i have found this one by Melly and Me.



Under the Sea Softie Pattern by Melly and Me
Available at Belsizesquare.

But i need to find some fabrics (like the watercolour style of the book paintings), to make all my nursery stuff (am i just wishful thinking that i am going to find time?) and maybe some more patterns for softies etc. If you know of any let me know!

I have a week off next week so hopefully i am going to crack out the sewing machine for the first time in the new house!

On the Bub front - i am now 12 weeks!! Yippeee! I have the big 12 week scan and a OBGYN appointments next week so i get to see Peanut (our nickname!) 2 times next week! Will post some photos!

Meet Peanut!

Hi Everyone, Just an update on my new life on the Gold coast in Queensland (Sounds good doesn't it!) Lots of sun and heat, we are loving our new troical paradise house. We have frogs in the bamboo and so many different types of bromeliads. I will take photos in my Christmas holidays and give you a proper update!



My little baby that is growing inside me is slowly getting bigger and my belly shape has changed, i have a little raised bit down low, how exciting! I haven't had actual morning sickness, just a feeling of nausea and wanting to chuck a fair bit if i don't eat bland food but as yet no vomit! Very luckly! It is amazing that i got to see it when i was only 8 weeks, and it's heart was beating away... i can't wait till i know everything is okay at the 12 week scan and i can settle in to being pregnant - it feels a little foreign at the moment and i get sad and worried a bit.

I am finding it hard trying to work out what food i can and can't eat now, i love soft cheese and seafood so much and only being able to eat freshly cooked seafood is hard, i also miss smoked salmon....oooo i love it! On pizzas and in pasta... oh well - atleast i am keeping my baby safe!

We have decided not to find out the sex of the baby and keep it a surprise for us... so i am looking for a generic baby room theme without yellow! I have almost decided on Tropical Rainforest, with all the animals and tropical plant decals on the walls and lush dark greens, i think it will look awesome! What do you think?

I have a two weeks at home in January that i am really looking forward to! I can get my craft room sorted and finally unpack properly (i know we are terrible! The new Playstation we just bought is not helping our unpacking either!). Hopefully i can also actually make something and do a post about it! I haven't given up completely! Have a Merry Christmas everyone and stay safe!

I'm growing a baby here!

Yep! I'm pregnant ( knocked up, up the duff, sperminated, preggers, wearing my apron high, expecting, in the family way) I'm only 6 weeks and i know it's early but i'm very excited and had to share!

Now every time i am hungry and i NEED food, i say to my husband "I'm growing a baby here, cook me some food!" I think it is already wearing thin!

Just stopped by to give you the new and let you know i am alive...we have just moved house and get the internet connected tomorrow, waaahhoooo.. i also have a new job, so it's been quite hectic! i will be back online soon with photos of my crafty room in progress, my new house and maybe my baby bump (when it stops looking like i have just had too much lunch!)

Stay tuned!!

Christmas Crafty Ideas

The time is coming! So i did a bit of a search to get some Christmas Inspiration happening. Here are two Christmas tutorials to get you on your way.



Stitched Christmas Cards at Craft Blog


Christmas Wreath by Holly at Charmed Life

Elephant Trek

I have a new decal available in my Made It Shop. Inspired by my trips to Thailand and my rides on the elephants, so calm and quite.
There is also a tree decal coming which can be put together with the elephants, or used separately.

Beautiful!

A Few Finds

Here are a few inspirations and tutorials to start your weekend...


Quilted Wallet Tutorial over at Darnkat
A great site with heaps of very funky bags etc..


Blow at Life
Beautiful paintings and drawings, i love this one with a goldfish. I wish i could draw!


Whirl It Lampshade at Pickles


How to make a Fabric Bowl at Imagine Fabric


Upcycled Childrens Wallet with Zip at Balancing Everything


Inspirational Craft Spaces at Threadbanger this one is Megan's Craft Room at Apartment Therapy.. Can't wait to decorate my craft room!!

Chickadee

Just one cute little Chickadee purse today... I can't remember where i got the fabric from! But it is super cute anyway!

Cloud Trees

Life has been flying past - counting down the days till we move into our new home, and my new craft room.

A dog de-sexing, a weekend in Sydney, a weekend in Melbourne, getting my ovaries ready for making babies.....there has a lot going on but I did find time to make something finally this weekend!

I present the Cloud Tree Clutch.

I designed the repetitive tree pattern, then cut them out of vinyl and burnt a screen for my Yudu.

Design Laid Out on the Yudu Ready for Exposure

This is the screen just after i have burnt it, before washing out the un-exposed emulsion. You can just see the light green areas.

The Burnt Screen

I screen printed some white cloud trees on grey cotton drill, i love the diagonal textured weave of drill fabric.



I then cut out my pieces, along with a screen printed logo on my pocket, and cut out my own pattern, just a rectangle with rounded off corners. I used a pair of old jeans for the lining, denim is good for lining because it creates some weight without having to use interfacing which i find a bit stiff sometimes.

The Inside Pocket

I am very happy with it and will put putting it in my overly neglected Made It Shop this week.

Things i am looking forward to in our new house...

• My Very own craft room when i can contain my mess (containment, is this just wishful thinking?)
• Having a happy sunfilled wall with a some funky hooks to hang bags on and take photos.
• My lush tropical garden view from my sewing machine.

Only 25 days to go!