More Making

A couple of years ago a good friend of mine, who had managed to get her youngest child past the toddler years, decided that rather than making a new years resolution or list of resolutions she just made a pledge to make that year the "year of the body". Her aim was to loose some weight, gain some fitness and reclaim her body after a few years of pregnancy and breast feeding.
With a 5 month old and a two year old I think the "year of the body" is a little way off for me, but I do like the idea of having a theme or goal for the year. I have decided 2011 for me will be "the year of making".
I always have lots of craft or sewing ideas on my wish list but I very rarely get a chance to complete them. This year I hope to gain some motivation and actually get them done. I have already made one little bag, and last week I made this six pocket bag which was also very quick, simple and satisfying. Hopefully I will have another project to show you all soon. Fingers crossed.

Wordless Wednesday - Happy

My puggle is a happy little man!

Play dough

I usually make a new batch of play dough ever month or two but we are currently still playing with our Christmas batch (green with red sparkles). This went on holidays with us to keep the boys entertained when we needed a little down time.
Junior has taken to making little playdough dioramas using small plastic figurines - usually dinosaurs or astronauts or on this occasion both.
What quick and easy holiday play have you been enjoying? “Come over and play at the Childhood 101 We Play link up”

Making

After spending more of my Christmas break than I ort to looking a beautiful crafty blogs, I have found a little sewing inspiration. This weekend I made myself a Tiny Happy bag using this easy to follow tutorial.

It was super easy to make - the hardest part trying to decide what fabric to choose. I opted for a simple black drill cotton and a quirky red bird print for the lining - although Junior prefers the lining fabric so I made if reversible by adding another button. Which do you prefer?

Being so quick to make I may have to make a few more of these.

It's a wrap

Junior and I made some wrapping paper before Christmas using a celery heart as a stamp.
It isn't quite as lovely as Geninne's but I was happy with it all the same.
I have only just got around to using it this week to wrap a thankyou gift for a friend and I think it looks quite nice. I might have to try it again with some different colours next time I buy celery.

We Play in the Garden

We have been taking a little family holiday staying with my sister-in-law on the south coast.
The boys love staying here - partly because they get to spend time with a favourite Aunt but also because they just love her permaculture garden.
Last Christmas when we came to visit Rascal was toddling about stuffing himself with all the fruit and veg he could find - 12 months on and he is running about stuffing himself with all the fruit and veg he can find. Rascal can never sit still long enough to eat breakfast but here he just wanders outside and grazes on strawberries, raspberries and blueberries on the go - just his type of fast food. Junior has also been digging potatoes in Grandpa's garden and harvesting peas and bean with their uncle. Such a nice way to discover the delights of fresh food and a timely reminder that we really must do more in the garden with the boys this year.
What outdoor play have you been enjoying over the New Year break? “Come over and play at the Childhood 101 We Play link up”

Wordless Wednesday - Splash

A New Years swim at our favorite beach - heaven!