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I just wanted to share some of the photos from my wedding :)I am so in love with my husband and I can't wait until the day that we get to live together :)I married the man of my dreams on the 2nd July 2011 and we were fortunate enough to be surrounded and supported by my loving family. We hope to have another ceremony when we move to Sweden so that our Swedish relatives can celebrate with us.We

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Happy Birthday my dear sweet 3 year old!This is the birthday cake that my mum and I made (the photo doesn't do it justice, I swear!). The turrets are made from mini ice-cream cones and decorated with the tips dipped in icing and rolled in hundreds and thousands. I made little flags from cardstock and toothpicks to top them off. The cake itself was a sponge cake and I made a butter cream icing.Mum

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Just a quick pic to share of the finished invites - sorry about the poor camera quality, I had to use my mobile phone. I did a few of each colour, now let's just hope that someone shows up!

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I just wanted to share a few crafty (simple) projects that I've done.Jasmine's birthday is in 2 weeks and for her party, I've made these invitations - I've printed them out on paper and plan on cutting it out and sticking it to some pretty cardstock (maybe pink polka dots or something) as the background:I also made these shorts for Jasmine to wear to kindi. The ribbon is just for show, they're

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I have some big news! I'm now 20 weeks pregnant, woohoo! The killer morning sickness has passed and I'm feeling the most lovely little kicks and movements. When my fiance was here, we went to have a 3d scan and find out the gender but our cheeky little bub sat with their butt against the placenta and had their legs crossed with the cord between them, so we weren't able to tell.. however I

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Here are some goodies to share from my 13 week ultrasound (which turned out to be 13w5d! almost a week ahead!). Our baby is now due 22nd September :)It looks like my lil one is blowing bubbles but it's actually just part of the umbilical cord.And here's a little video (with commentary from the technician): And the heartbeat:

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I'm in the process of giving my blog a new little makeover! Any suggestions? What do you think? :)

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As promised (though a day late - sorry!!) the winner of my fabric giveaway is...Congratulations Peta! You've won a 1/2 meter of fabric - I'll contact you soon :)To everyone else, thank you for entering and good luck next time!If anyone would like a sample of fabric, just send me a message with your details and I'll happily post them out :)And now... for my big news! As some of you may have been

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Hi everyone!I've decided that the draw date for my fabric giveaway will be the 7th of February!Why? Because I'll have some special news around then to share :)So if you haven't entered already, check my previous post and leave a comment.Thanks to everyone that's entered so far! I'll be drawing the winner with a random number generator on the 7th, so check back here to find out if you've won.Warm

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To celebrate the New Year and to promote my online shop, I am having a fabric giveaway!The winner will receive 1/2 meter of any of fabric in my Craftumi store, Svån Gard. The new name is inspired by my Swedish fiance and it essentially means Swan Farm / Homestead. We dream of building one together one day and the swan has a special meaning to us (to do with how we met).You can find my shop here:

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My wonderful fiance arrives from Sweden tomorrow and in anticipation, I've been spring cleaning!I chose the colour grey because it's one of my fiance's favourite colours, but the texture at the end of the bedspread adds a soft feminine touch and a bit of white and black helps add some cripsness to it.My mum was a genious and helped by making the curtains which are actually just two double

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I was searching for photos of a dress that I once made Jasmine and realised it was on my old blog and I love it so much that I want to keep a copy of it here, so I thought I'd share the post :)Front of the dress:Back of the dress:Shoulder detail:Apron hem detail:Back detail:I also ended up adding a white ruffle along the underskirt that peeked out behind the bottom row of dangling sequins.And if

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I just have to share this website with you all.My friend Flis is the most amazing cake decorator!If you're searching for the perfect cake (or even cupcakes!) then I highly recommend talking to her - right now I believe she just got an order for 2000 cupcakes!Her website is www.flissycakes.com - check them out now!Note - Flissy Cakes is based in the UK and although they can deliver globally, it's

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My friend's son has been very sick lately and so I promised to make him some Gingerbread Men (he absolutely loves them). Unfortunately the poor thing has Celiac Disease and can't have gluten, so I've used some gluten-free flour.This also crosses off one of my 101 things to do in 1001 days - Bake something for a friend.The recipe she gave me was:Ingredients:8 rounded tbsp plain flour (1 cup or

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I devoted 2010 as the Year of Happiness and although the year isn't over yet, I wanted to share some of the valuable lessons that I've learned:1. Happiness is a state of mind2. Learn to love yourself3. There is nothing as important as familyAt the start of this year, I had let myself become a socially isolated and depressed stay-at-home mother with a low self-esteem in a codependent, miserable

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I found this neat website called Day Zero and it's all about writing a list of 101 things to do in 1001 days. I couldn't help but get inspired and because I'm already in the middle of making some big life changes, I thought I would borrow this idea and write my own list.Are you curious to find out what's on it? Click here to see my list!As I go through my list, I'd like to make some posts about

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OMG... so I spent an hour making a delicious spaghetti for dinner.. and I thought I'd let Jasmine help sprinkle the parmesan.. but in the 10 seconds that I turned my back, guess what she sprinkled on it!! 100's and 1000's!!It kind of reminds me of that movie Elf when he poured syrup and gumdrops on his bolognese.*sigh* I can't help but laugh though. Definitely saving this pic for when she's older

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Mmm... here's proof of my first handmade bread roll!I am so proud of myself :) and gosh it was delicious!Fresh and warm and soft and moist, straight out of the oven!

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Jas was so cute today, listening to my ipod in bed. I can't believe she's only 2.5 years old.

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I made some of these delicious cinnamon rolls today :)My sexy Swedish fiance showed me how, though over in Sweden they use pearl sugar to decorate (which I think we can buy from Ikea) but I just made some icing to drizzle on top.We have painters doing all the houses in my complex and it's a rainy day, so I offered them all some fresh out of the oven. I think they liked them since they all had two

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Gosh life is easier when things are organised! I'm actually having the time and energy to sew again! I whipped up this pretty little dress for the daughter of some friends in England. I hope they like it :)I got the fabric from spotlight - it was already shirred across the top, but way too long, so I cut off two sections from the length of the skirt, sewed them together, then hemmed and

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While taking photos of my semi-organised house, I got a few more that I wanted to share:Top of the tree and the star:Jas 'helping' with the decorations:And just a cute little pin cushion that I whipped up using fabric scraps from the hat I made for Jas:

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I've just spent today getting a good chunk of organisation done.My place was a big chaotic mess.. but after a bit of heavy cleaning/decluttering, I finally have something to show for it! Oh, and I setup my christmas tree, much to my daughters delight :) I know it's a bit early still, but since the last few christmas times were a bit chaotic and 'unspecial' I decided to make a big celebration

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It's been a while since I've done a decent amount of sewing, but I'm really needing to feel like I've done something productive and Jasmine really needs a hat for summer that actually fits and isn't borrowed from her friend across the road ;) so I made this hat using the Lazy Day Hat pattern.I absolutely love the pattern, though sewing cylinders isn't my favorite thing, I will definitely make

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I have just received a new batch of fabrics for sale!They are in a limited quantity, but if you'd like to get your hands on some, head over to my Craftumi shop:http://www.craftumi.com.au/OliveFabricsOr simply just send me a message and I'll fix up an order for you.All the fabrics available so far in my new shop:

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This is the beautiful ring that my fiance proposed to me with (I was allowed to pick it!).'Jag ar din' means 'I am yours' in Swedish and the date was the date of his proposal.

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I took these funny photos of Jasmine today when she was playing with her friend in the Macca's playground. Static electricity took hold of her hair any time she went under the slide.I told her to pose - she cracks me up! I even have a video of it rising. Will be keeping this one for when she's older.

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I made this 50's poodle skirt for my cousin's daughter who misplaced her halloween costume. Paired it with a white skivvy and a quickly made scarf. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out - the petticoat is made from tulle but I didn't manage to get a photo.Ain't she a cutie?

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When I renamed my blog as "The Year of Happiness" I was just hoping to find a positive outlook that could help me lead a happier life. I was determined to turn my life around, from being a stay-at-home mum who was overwhelmed with the responsibilities of new motherhood, to being in a loveless relationship and all the stresses that entailed.And after several years of stress and codependency, I

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Well..!Life has changed a LOT since I last posted here.I couldn't even find a place to begin.First though, I just want to say Rest in Peace to my dear sweet nanna. She is the most beautiful soul that I have ever known. She was really there for me in some of the hardest times recently and I'll never forget how much she showed her love for me and Jasmine.And here's some pretty photos that should

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It's been quiet here for the past few weeks.. but it's just because I've separated from my partner and am now adjusting to the life of a single mother. It's been a very hard and stressful few weeks but we're slowly getting there. I just can't wait to get my parenting payments sorted, to find a stable place to live at and to get a new routine for me and Jas, then hopefully find some part time

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I just made this quick bolero in about 20 minutes! Though I had some problem with the thread tension as some of you may notice - but still, Jas LOVES it and won't atke it off - it does look heaps cuter on! I'll definitely make more - just need to figure out how to sew it so it's smooth and not warpy.

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Just a quick photo of a tiny skirt I made for a friend's daughter :) I think it came together in about 15 minutes so I'll definitely make more for Jas too!I have my wonderful, loving, supportive boyfriend to thank for inspiring and motivating me to get some sewing done~! Thanks Ben!Click to enlarge!

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Happy Easter everyone :)I'm doing well, just busy and stressed with an assignment that happens to (ironically) be a research report about the differences between males and females in levels of stress and coping!Anyway, just thought I'd share a few quick easter photos - check how many the little miss unwrapped when I wasn't looking! Gosh! And yes.. more ended up on the carpet and on her face than

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I'm thinking about buying these Chez Ami fabrics for my shop! Aren't they gorgeous?

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Hi everyone!I'm offering these three fabrics for just $15 per meter!They're all in-stock and ready to find a new home -just let me know how much you'd like and your postcode and I'll send you a quote including shipping.My email is romijade (at) gmail (dot) com or you can leave a comment and I'll contact you.Thanks!RomiFabric Available:Floral Twill #513Floral Twill #327Pique #597

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Edit: Here's a photo of Jas in the top :)It's been a while since I've sewn anything, so I whipped up this top for Jas using some vibrant sunflower seersucker from Spotlight. I'm not usually the type to use such bright colours, but I actually really enjoyed working with it.Originally, I had a pink yoke instead of green dots, but decided it didn't really match and the green was the only thing that

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It's been 8 years since I went to school! And here I am again, juggling it between being a stay-at-home mum and part-time work :)It's my first week studying my degree in Behavioral Science (Psychology!) and to be honest, it's quite overwhelming - I'm studying it online through Open Universities Australia (OUA) and I'm really excited to get into it.Not so excited about the $200 worth of textbooks

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Ok, so here's a little peek into my life lately.First of all, a big THANK YOU to everyone who has written a comment or message to me. I've read every single one and I can't begin to say how grateful I am for the time you've taken out to share your kind, encouraging words with me.Secondly, life is going really well now. Time really does help things! Work is fantastic because I've been moved to

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I guess I've been absent for a while. I'd like to blame it on something.Maybe work - I started back at work recently.Maybe being sick - I both have a bug, it's horrible.Maybe Jasmine - She has a bug, it's horrible.Maybe my relationship.It's all just a cop out though. There's always an excuse for everything.The fact is that I just don't quite have everything together. I have no motivation for

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It's been almost 2 years since I've been to work, during which time my body has changed through pregnancy and breastfeeding, so in light of my return to working part-time next week, I've decided that I need a new wardrobe! And now that I'm equipped with the ability to sew, why not make it myself? Then I can ensure a perfect fit, a style that suits my body shape, and fabric that represents my

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I decided to whip up something else quickly to add to my swap partners parcel - so here's another sneak peek.. hope you like!and yep! It's made using some of the fabric that I have for sale :) it was just perfect for this project

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Here's a quick sneak peek of something that I've made for my partner in the EB New Years Sewing Swap:Ok.. and here's another.. I couldn't resist:

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A few people have asked where my posts have gone, since I haven't written for about a week. I'm just dealing with a few things at the moment that are a little bit stressful and am taking a small break from writing, but I'll start posting again soon :)Thanks for reading,Romi

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Here's my plan for positive changes for the week!Body - Break's over, go back to the gym! I'm going to make an effort to eat more fruit & veg this week!Mind - I might have some rejuvenation time this week and indulge in some home-style pampering. And I'll add a session of meditate to this list too, I'd like to start doing that again - I really need to learn to calm my mind from all the many

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Jasmine discovered jelly for the first time yesterday, after her surgery. She gulped almost the whole cup down! So last night, we all went for a walk to the local Coles and bought some for her.She picked the green one - I think it's her favourite colour and since she had been a bit sad and tired, I decided to teach her how to help me make it. Dad joined in on the fun too :)I took some photos that

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To those that don't know, my daughter is 20 months old and has a dental condition called Enamel Hypoplasia where her enamel didn't form properly over her teeth and unfortunately it made them very weak. The front four top teeth were ground down to almost nothing and one of them got infected. The enamel also hadn't formed properly on some of her back teeth and on her front two bottom teeth, but

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Finally made it to my little Thankful Thursday session, but I hope I keep this up as a regular practice.Today is a really easy one. I am grateful for:the fact that Jasmine went into surgery today and came out of it well, she's such a brave little girl! She was very cooperative and behaved really well, even when things were a bit scary and strangethat even though it can be quite expensive, we have

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Today I am grateful for...Hmm.. usually this comes so easily, but I'm having a hard day today. I think it's stress.I suppose I am grateful for the fact that my sources of stress aren't because a loved one is dying.I'm grateful that my small family and I are all healthy.And one more.. hmm...I'm grateful for ice cream.

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I read recently that people who write down things that they are grateful for every day are a lot happier because they're taking time to appreciate the good things they have.I don't have much luck with keeping a physical journal for very long, but I seem to be doing pretty well with my blog, so I thought it would make sense for me to write it here.However, I thought that a daily entry might be too

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Hi everyone,As some of you may know, I've struck a bit of a tough time financially with Jasmine's unexpected hospital expenses - don't worry, it's nothing life threatening - but she's going in for treatment this Thursday. She's has a dental condition called Enamel Hypoplasia. We took her to the dentist when she was 1 and the dentist said there was nothing we could do. A few months later, her

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Happy New Year everyone!!Today is off to a nice start - I just cleaned downstairs and did a bit of decluttering too :) My grandma is coming to visit with my cousins young son, Isaac - he's such a cutie!It's nice when your environment is fresh and clear - there are less things that your brain has to worry about filtering, so it's no wonder we feel lighter!Here's my list of positive changes that

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I've started making a few changes already but the first quick one I thought I'd write a note about is decluttering my email.I've had a build up of almost 3000 emails in my inbox - most of them are spam. I'm in the middle of changing accounts because my Yahoo hosting is expensive - I found a much cheaper and better host! Anyway, it means I have to clean up my email before it's deleted and as I was

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A wise man once said that the purpose of life is to be happy and in all honesty, I can't think of any better way to live, which is why I have personally decided to devote the next year to happiness.I believe that happiness is the result of a healthy self-esteem;when we have a low self-esteem, we have a negative view of ourselves and we interpret experiences in a negative and biased way when we

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The gorgeous shop Izzy & Ivy is having a fantastic giveaway on their blog with generous prizes including a range of boutique sewing patterns! Head over and check it out now, entries close Dec 28!

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This year I've made a heap of cake balls (inspired by Bakerella) as a handmade Christmas gift.Ben and Jas helped make them too - they're really quite easy and delicious!Here are some photos - some are vanilla, some are chocolate, some are filled with glace cherries and others with almonds. I can't decide which one tastes best, they're all so yummy!

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Check out that cute new button to the left :) it leads to my new fabric blog!I'm still working on a website for the shop but in the mean time, I'm offering the first two bolts for sale over there, so head over and take a peek!If you can tell your sewing friends about it and help spread the word, I'll be eternally grateful :)I'll be offering new fabrics as soon as finances allow, so keep an eye

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Just some pics I took of Jas in her new Kyoko top :)

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I just finished making this Kyoko top from Modkids using some of the beautiful Fabric Finders fabric that I imported from the USA - that's the floral one. The pink dots is from Patty Youngs Andalucia collection, the blue with white dots is from Spotlight and the blue gingham used for the binding is just from my inherited stash :) How cute is it? Jas is asleep so I'll have to get modeled photos

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Here are a few quick shots of a WIP that I'm doing - it's an insert for a wallet - it has slots for 16 cards and 2 slots for.. well more cards, I guess - pockets for bigger papers or anything you need (see the brown binding strips down the middle? those are where the bigger pockets are behind the slots.The outside part of the wallet has another 4 card slots and a zippered coin pocket.. but I

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I promised a few modeled shots of the recent clothes I've made for Jas - it's aweful hard to get her to participate sometimes but I still thought I'd share none the less :) Hope you like.In the first photo, I made the top and the second photo (see my Pretty Kitty Knot Top post) and in the second photo, I made the singlet and shorts - the singlet I drafted as my own pattern and I can't believe it

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Hi everyone,I just read this fantastic article in the current Good Health magazine and it has some really inspirational advice that I thought was worth sharing - so many of my friends (and myself included) deal with these issues and I thought this may help offer another perspective on things :)The article is called Reach Your Goals and was written by Angela Donaldson, with advice from Dr John F.

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Look what arrived today... :) I'm so excited! It's my first two bolts of fabric for my shop!They look even better in person! I'm so excited!Half of the fabric on the right has already been reserved, but I'll be offering them up for sale soon so please keep an eye out :)OH and a huge big super THANK YOU to my wonderful boyfriend for buying these for me as part of my b'day present!

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Just something that I made up for Jasmine out of some Japanese fabric I ordered on Etsy - I don't often buy nice fabrics, I'm still kinda working through the stash I got from my mum, so this was a bit of a treat :) the best part is that it's not even my favourite one, I still can't decide what to use the others on!Pretty Kitty Knot Top (pink, blue, frills, knots and dots.. my fav!):

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I wanted a quick and easy project for Jasmine's nap time, so I whipped up these Christmas cushions for my couch. They're just pretty simple, nothing fancy, but I'm happy with them :) it'll be my first time making decorations this year - mostly because I know how to sew now, and also because Jasmine's old enough to enjoy it all!Unfortunately.. the REAL colour of the red cushion is a BERRY red

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I made another 2 pairs of shorts, same as the post below, just using fabrics from my stash, while Jas is still at childcare :)

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Well.. it's Jasmine's first day at childcare today and to help beat the nerves, I've spent my time doing washing and sewing. These are also my first pair of shorts that I've ever made, and my first proper garment on the overlocker.I'm really proud with how they came out! The pattern I used for sizing was Simplicity 4203, but the shorts are actually quite plain and the cuff on the hem was made for

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This is just a really quick backpack that I put together for Jasmine. I needed a simple project to learn to use my new overlocker for the first time. I used this toddler backpack pattern as a guide, but since my printer isn't setup properly I couldn't use the pattern, but it's ok because my main point was just to get something together.I've also been procrastinating a lot lately - I seem to go

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Congratulations to...Liam's MummyYou're the lucky winner of the lighting giveaway - a $70 gift voucher for Buyster Lighting will soon be heading your way!P.S. Sorry for the late draw - life has been really busy. Thanks to everyone who entered and good luck next time :)

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Well.. it's official.. I'm now 25 years old!My wonderful boyfriend has given me the most amazing present - along with a pretty diamond necklace and a nice dress to wear, he's also giving me some money to help start my business!!Part of this is going towards registering a business name and paying for a domain + hosting and the remainder is going to buy my first few bolts to stock in my new online

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I never understood how women could spend so much money on beauty products....until I went to the hairdresser today and got my haircut and a wax for the first time in ages!I swear, the amount of products I walked away wanting to buy...Mineral makeup, a GHD hair straightener, quality shampoo & conditioner packs, etc..That'd be fine, if only it didn't cost half a grand for it all!Still, I'm pretty

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Just sharing a photo of the new bedding that I bought today. Spotlight had a sale and I was getting sick of my old black & red oriental design. It was time for a change and something nice and fresh. I even picked up some really soft new sheets which feel so crisp and clean to sleep in :)It's grey and black, though the white stripes are grosgrain ribbon.Now I just need to buy some more pillows -

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I'm so lucky, I was one of the lucky winners of this fantastic giveaway over at The Nut House where I won a gorgeous set of bright, beautiful yellow hairbands and bows from the wonderful Nadine who even threw in a matching fabric-covered button bookmark which is super sweet and already being well-used :)Here's the pic of the prize I won, aren't I lucky!!I've bought some headbands for Jas before

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This is a sneak peek of a swap I am currently doing with a friend in England - it's just one of the items I'm sending :) I love this fabric combination and I hope she does too!

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I'm currently working on a wallet for a friend and one of the first steps is folding these little pockets to hold cards. The way I've seen it done in both the pattern and on other tutorials is that you measure the lines and mark them with a pencil, then fold and finger press before adding interfacing, but after a few attempts I found it a little bit clumsy and came up with another option. I

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Hi everyone!Just a reminder to check out my giveaway here:http://romijade.blogspot.com/2009/10/amazing-giveaway.htmlThere are several really easy ways to enter for your chance to win $70 worth of free lighting :)Hurry! Entries close 26th November!Good luck!Romi

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I just finished making this dress is for a friend's daughter who is the same size and age as Jasmine. It's a Miss Lily from the Handmade Dress and together we picked out the choice of fabrics from Patty Young's Andalucia line.Originally, I made the dress pretty quickly but the bodice seemed to be like a size 5! So then I made up my own measurements and re-did the bodice and thank god I have

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A while ago I hosted a giveaway where 5 winners would receive one of my wooden letters of their choice for free. Well, I've finally managed to get the second one done. The first one was the pink letter 'H' that was already in my Etsy shop (see below) and this one is the letter 'O' for a boy.I designed the green and blue stripe pattern myself and printed it out on glossy photo paper. The sides and

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Hi everyone :) Just wanted to get your opinion on some new fabrics I'm thinking about ordering. Which is your fav?1 & 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 & 10 11Don't forget that I'm currently running a co-op style buy for this fabric at $15pm and there is only 9m left available so let me know if you're interested:

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I just had to share these cute photos of the cupcake dress that I bought from the very talented Little Munchkins:

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It's been a while since I've updated with my crafty news, so here's the catch up:I participated in an apron swap on Crafty Mamas and this is the eco-friendly and modern apron that I received from the lovely Marie. It's double-sided and she also threw in some hand-dyed cloths as well (though the other one is in the wash, they're so soft!).The photos really don't do it justice:And this is the one

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There are a few essential things that any good crafting area must have and while the first thing that springs to mind is an embroidery machine and a snap press, it doesn’t quite compare to the more important, and simple, yet often overlooked area of lighting.Good lighting reduces eyestrain and glare, can elevate your mood and can save money by reducing ambient lighting costs (you know, leaving

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Hi everyone!Just letting you all know that there is only 2 meters left of this beautiful fabric. At $15 p/m it's a fantastic buy! As soon as someone registers their interest, I'll email everyone with the details for payment and we can place the order.Thanks!Edit: This fabric is now all SOLD - thank you for your interest and please check the other fabric still available :)

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Hi everyone,I just wanted to let you all know about some posts that I'll be posting over the next few days.First of all, I've almost finished the gifts for the winners of my last giveaway and I'll post photos here.And secondly, I'm going to be having TWO giveaways!The first giveaway is valued at $70 and is a functional ..and electrical... addition to your work space!The second giveaway is going

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In addition to the pretty girly fabrics offered in my post here, I thought I would offer some boyish ones.These first two summer prints are made from quality pique cotton.White Sea Creatures Pique $15pm Green Sea Creatures Pique $15 pmI have these two seersucker poly/cottons for boys on special for $12pm eachBlue check seersucker, Red check seersucker These two matching seersuckers

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I just made this quick travel tissue cover, it's really simple but fun to make! These are the new style of photos that I'm going to use in my shop. Cute huh?And YES this may seem like a useless object to some, but to me it's a place to keep the serviettes that float around in my handbag and it's a reminder to make sure I have some on hand - so many times I've needed a tissue when I didn't have

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My current project is to give my Etsy shop a makeover!!I'm redoing all my items and photos, PLUS adding some new ones!Here's a sneak peak of the improvements.NEW and improved photo:OLD photo:Of course the new photo will also have closeup photos in the listing :) but I think it's a much more interesting shot, don't you?

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Hi everyone!I've finally decided to have the courage to try my first order of fabric in a co-op style buy!As some of you may know, I've been thinking about starting a small online shop offering beautiful cotton fabrics with prints especially for kids - a range that you won't find elsewhere in Australia! My other goal is that they be affordable, with all fabrics under $20 per meter!Floral Pique

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First of all, I was the lucky winner of the giveaway at http://thehandmaden.blogspot.comand I won this beautiful waldorf doll! She's just even more gorgeous in person, the photos don't do her justice. Jasmine has already claimed her and loves her to bits. This is a photo from Jasmine's first night in her own bed (we've been cosleeping) and I'm quite grateful we one - you can see why :)In other

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I don't usually double post between my two blogs, but I just had to share this photo of a present that my boyfriend gave me on Thursday to cheer me up after having a down morning. Jasmine had also trashed my craft room and because I've been focusing so hard on cleaning and decluttering the other areas of the house, I was too bummed to work on my room, even though I really needed some sew-therapy

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I've decided to join in on this fun little activity started by Novy over at Little Munchkins where every weekend, we post up a photo. You can read more and find other participants over at her blog, just click the Wordless Weekend button on the left sidebar to go there.The view from my window at sunset.

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I just made this cherry sunhat for Jasmine. Unfortunately, she was sleeping peacefully at the time, so Elmo decided to be my model. I think he's just a little bit too small, but I didn't want to tell him that and hurt his feelings, so shhh. Hope you like!Edit: HAHA! I got a photo with her wearing it! Shame it was a quick snapshot before she took it off and I couldn't get her pretty blue eyes :(

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Here's a selection of dots available. Pretty prints are in the previous post.

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These are a few of the fabrics choices that I have to decide between. It's too hard to choose, they're all so cute!I would really love any feedback about which fabrics you all like. Thanks! :)1 & 2 3 & 4 5 & 6 7 & 8 9 & 10 11 & 12 13 & 14 15, 16, 17 18 & 19 20 & 21 2223 & 24

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I lost the internet for a day or two and decided to put my other projects on hold (temporarily) so I could try out a pattern from this new book that I got:It's the Girls Style Book and I got it from pomadour on Etsy, which I'm really pleased with :) It's a gorgeous book!The book is in Japanese but it comes with patterns and easy-enough-to-follow pictures. The only problem I have is that the dress

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A friend on a forum linked us to this interesting article that tests if are dominated by either the left or the right side of your brain. Before reading any further, please go check it out:http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/right-brain-v-left-brain/story-e6frf7jo-1111114603615The test they show is a silhouette of a dancer spinning around in a circle. If you see the dancer spinning clockwise, then

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One of my friends from Crafty Mamas is having a giveaway on her blog - it's a gorgeous waldorf doll and you can enter over at:http://thehandmaden.blogspot.com/2009/09/giveaway.html(photo courtesy of thehandmaden.blogspot.com)

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Omigosh.. I just stumbled across this website - I forget how but how gorgeous is this bag being offered for giveaway! I am SO going to buy this pattern!http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/09/made-by-rae-jackpack-backpack-guest.html(photo courtesy of grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com)

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