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I love to share exciting online finds, especially reliable stores- Kelani Fabric sell ultra cool fabrics and I have picked up a few remants from them lately.

This is my latest project using some Japanese fabric produced by echino. I just cut around one of the cars carefully, attached it to a T-shirt with iron on adhesive and then embroidered some black backstitch around it.

Welcome 2010

A two week hiatus from blogging around the Christmas frenzy and I am back ready to begin 2010!

We saw out 2009 and brought in 2010 with some of our favourite activities- sleep, office organisation and the purchase of a new gizmo :) Yep, we really know how to party on.

A big no strings attached plug for Joyce Mayne- I had almost given up trying to find the Canon MP990 in a store for less than the full RRP (most did not even stock it) but got a great price at the Bennetts Green. My faith in bricks and mortar stores has been given a boost.

And don't forget to check out the inspiring challenges for The Biggest Loser at Scrapz.biz. I think everyone needs some encouragement after the excesses of the eating season!

It's blooming gift sets

I think the In Bloom stamp set from Papertrey Ink is just gorgeous. I got this idea for producing cards using this design and multiple colours for gift sets from Nichole Heady's blog.

The sentiments were done using Hero Arts clear design basic alphabet and everyday sayings.

Tim's tags

Tim Holz. Need I say more? The master of ink & distressed grunge is back with another 12 tags of Christmas, and if you haven't been taking a look then you really should. Although I suppose I should warn you, if you don't own any Ranger or Tim Holz products you could end up with a VERY serious wish list.

I have been trying to play along, and have done five tags so far. This is my favourite.



And I should mention, that in addition to providing priceless inspiration, Tim is also giving away a ton of prizes.

Papering the tree

We have somehow ended up without access to our usual box of family ornaments, so I am facing delivery of our cut Christmas tree in two days with nothing except fairy lights and some candy canes. The solution? Some DIY ornaments and quick!

These are some made from origami paper- they use a simple modular fold and construction called Japanese brocade. To hang them I have used a long needle to get embroidery thread through the middle of the ball and a small button at the bottom. So how many do you think I need to decorate a 1.5m tree? Three down, about 17 to go!

Mash up

I admit to watching Glee recently and the teacher is always talking about 'mash ups' which involves blending bits of various songs together.

So here is some Christmas mash up: design inspired by Nichole Heady, Papertrey Ink background stamps, Hero Arts image stamps and My Sentiments Exactly sentiment. It's all about harmony after all....

Another take on the same basic sketch below.

Look Ma, I finally finished!

The scarf I have been knitting for my friend Liz, is finally finished. I used 4ply 100% wool from the Nundle Woollen Mill (a bundle of Nundle!) and a chevron pattern from a Jo Sharp knitting book.

I hope it keeps Liz's neck warm and cosy when she moves to New Zealand. Happy VERY belated birthday Liz :)