costumes and chaos

Whooooo ..... they're finished.  I'm so tired!  Finally got to bed at midnight last night, determined to finish the 'evil clowns'.  


It took three days, not bad if I do say so myself.  That was not just three days of solid sewing.  In between all that, DD19 went for her hair appointment, I played netball - and my oh my am I feeling it today - and my beautiful DD21 moved back home.  We had her packed and moved in one day.  She is struggling with the change in her life.  I feel sad for her, she is lost, heartbroken and unable to see that she will be ok.


I'm glad she's home.


I was going to wait until the kids were all dressed up, faces painted and all before I posted any pictures, but I'm so excited at how they turned out I couldn't wait.  I'll still put up a pic of them before they leave.


In the midst of it all.  Dinner was eaten in the lounge in front of the television for these nights.

On the lounge last night following finishing touches.

And because my photography sucks, my camera is old and sucks, and I'm never able to get those beautiful pics that other bloggers do, I threw them out on the lawn for some 'natural light'.

Today is a day of rest for me .... well, after I find those darn face paints and get the washing done and ... well never mind, maybe I can have a rest tomorrow!


Have a great day :)

dusting off the sewing machine

When I finally get my stairs up, I won't have to ...... clear the kitchen table, bring out the sewing machine, baskets, material, extension cords and then ... CLEAR IT ALL AWAY AGAIN!


What a pain in the ... well anyway, DS4 is having a sleepover at Nanny's house and going to the movies.  Me? well I thought about all the things I could do.  Then DD19 and her boyfriend reminded me that I said I'd make them some costumes for a fancy dress party.  They came home from holidays on Sunday and dragged me to the shops yesterday to get everything.  The party is on Friday night so I haven't got much time to spare.  Guess I'm sewing 'scary clown' costumes for this week!  That's in between a play date for DS4 and taking DD19 to get her hair done - she still doesn't have her licence back - plus all the usual jobs that need doing. I'm also starting back at netball tomorrow night after a six month break to rest an injury, so I could be quite incapacitated for the rest of the week.


I actually really love sewing and used to do a lot more, these days the time just gets away from me.


We're going for a cross between the pattern and the picture!

Better get cracking!!


Have a great day :)

nap time

First full day of kindy for my gorgeous little man today.  Already I am lost without him, I miss him so much!  Its far too quiet and if I'm not careful I'll be rushing up the hill to snatch him back.  

One of the items that he needed was either a pillow and rug or a 'sleeping mat' for rest time after lunch.  The teacher showed us what a clever mum from last year made for the kiddies.   How cool ..... I had a quick look and decided I would whip one up for him.

I chose bright stripes .... he won't get that mixed up with anyone elses!!  and of course red for his pillow - its his favourite colour.  Its about 45cm wide, wadding inside for a little bit of comfort and about 150cm long (I think).

The pillow tucks away neatly inside.

Roll it up and you're nearly done.

Secure with velcro tag and hey presto!!

Easily made in a day for under $20 .... but most importantly with lots of love .... boy was he excited!  

Have a fantastic day :)