My little Cat in the Hat!

For those parents with children at school you would probably know this week was Book Week here in Australia. And with Book Week comes the very exciting Book Week Parade. And today is Kayla's very first Book Week Parade. I was so glad when she wanted the Cat in the Hat as her costume. I thought to myself "I might actually be able to pull that off". All that was needed was a white skivvy, black pants and jacket, white gloves, black fabric and toy-fill for the tail and a some red and white felt.

So with red and white felt in hand, I made a Cat in the Hat hat and bow tie. I used some black fabric and toy fill for her little tail. A smudge proof (oh I hope I have some makeup remover) eyeliner for her little nose and whiskers. I tacked all the pieces onto her clothes and that was it. Okay maybe there were a few choice words said here an there, but overall I think it turned out pretty good.

Doesn't she make the cutest little Cat in the Hat ever. Although when I was plaiting her hair this morning she told me that perhaps she should be Cat in the Plait instead. Such humor lol.

The parade isn't until this afternoon, so I am hoping that the costume (especially the hat) isn't destroyed by then. Although Kayla has promised me she will take very good care of it because she loves it.

I hope you are all well.

Take care

Quick Update!

Hi everyone.

Sorry I haven't posted for a little while. I didn't disappear off the face of the planet, but I was knocked down with the most horrible stomach bug not once..but twice. I want to lose some weight...but that was a very unpleasant way to do it. I a

m starting to feel better again though...yay!!! The rest of the family have been bitten by it as well, so hopefully that is all the nasty bugs gone.

We celebrated a birthday a couple of weekends ago. Our gorgeous Miss Emily turned a big 4. Can you believe it? Wow has time flown.

We are so blessed to have this little girl in our lives, she brings a sparkle to every day.

That is really about it at the moment. No crafty shares just yet, but soon I promise.

I hope you are all well and healthy.

Until next time

Take care

A little beady fun!

Well where has the last week gone? I had so much I wanted to achieve this week, and I am not really sure that I got any of them done lol.

Hopefully this next week will be a bit more productive.Yesterday I went to the Quilt and Craft Fair here in Canberra. There were so many lovelies to look at, and so many talented artists.

I tried to behave and not spend too much money, but as always there were a few little things that caught my eye.

The first was some little easy beading kits from....I can't think of the store name right now, but will add it in later.

I fell in love with these little pixies and knew that the girls would love making them. So we made them all up this morning. I thought they would be a bit fiddly, but the girls did them easily.

We altered the design slightly. Aren't they sweet!

I also fell in love with the bracelet kit and ended up buying and making this one last night.

I really love the colours in this bracelet and I am so impressed with the way it turned out.

I also bought a beautiful doll kit, but she will have to wait to be made until I have time.

I hope you have had a fabulous weekend.

Talk soon.

3 Bon Voyage Magnolia Candy!!!

I have become addicted to stamps!! There are sooooo many gorgeous one's out there just waiting to be coloured with my new Copic markers.

Which is why I had to share this little bit of candy with you all.

Top Tip Tuesday

How gorgeous are those stamps.

Speaking of stamps, my little Copic Coloured Dragon won second prize over at Lime Tart. I am thrilled to bits about that!!! And....I get to choose a stamp from their wonderful range. Hmmmmm decisions, decisions.

No creative shares today...but I am working on something extra special. Stay tuned!

I hope you have all had a great day.

2S4Y-sketch 57

Hi everyone.

How are you all this cold Sunday morning? I have a lot of things to do today, one of which being house work...so I thought I would try the avoidance technique.

I almost missed doing a card for this weeks sketch over at 2Sketches 4 You, but I managed to make one this morning.

Here is the wonderful sketch

and my card using Bo Bunny Petal Pushers papers.

Just a quick stop this morning, I really should go and do the housework...avoidance only works for so long.

Have a great day.