tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75868304250926601282024-03-13T00:08:45.053-07:00middlenamejanemiddlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-40937497256112957962013-06-09T15:47:00.001-07:002013-06-09T15:49:12.822-07:00Something old into something 'new'Well it's been well over a year since my last blog! I have been doing creative things, but with working part-time + looking after a now 18month old, there isn't a lot of time to sit and write for a blog!<br />
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Here is a little something that I did a few months ago..<br />
We are renovating our kitchen/dining area. We have knocked out a wall to open up the space, so I thought I may as well revamp the table and chairs while we were in the throws of making mess!. We are yet to get the floors redone, just waiting to knock out another small section of wall, so will post on this once the floor is completed.<br />
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THEN: (These are pics just after I had sanded it all down unfortunately)<br />
My husband has had the table & chairs for years. Originally they were varnished wood with green and red tartan fabric on the cushions. Eww. So after we married, we recovered the chairs in an old duck egg blue woollen blanket fabric. Still with the wooden varnish + lots of hot pot/drink stains.. this lasted us a few years & kinda looked ok.<br />
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Freshened up with a lick of white semi-gloss enamel paint for the table top + chairs, and a Karen Walker Duck Eggs Blue semi-gloss enamel for the table legs (I saw this on a design blog and loved the look). The cushion covers are old curtains I found from a Christchurch vintage store for $60. I had planned on using them for our babies room, but we had a boy.. so instead I've cut them up and thought I might as well make the most of the fabric. Much better I think :)middle-name-janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524061383952727733noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-43673125347218723342012-05-16T18:29:00.001-07:002012-05-16T18:29:43.014-07:00BagelsEven though they are misshapen and slightly flat, these are delish! Yummy toasted with a little butter and jam. Bit of a process to make them though, mixing, kneading, waiting to rise, shaping, boiling, cooking. Worth it though, so satisying to make homemade :)<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">For a friends Kitchen Tea party she showed us a few tips for decorating cupcakes using fondant icing, so much fun! </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">So in-between attending to the little man, I managed to whip up a batch of vanilla cupcakes then had fun making owls and roses with fondant. I'm keen to try decorating a whole cake with it next.</span></div>
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<br />middle-name-janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524061383952727733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-86659253573269866122012-05-15T14:42:00.004-07:002012-05-15T15:10:33.904-07:00The quilt is made..Finally I've had the chance to finish my quilt.. it was so much harder to make than I thought! Now I've got a new appreciation for the amazing quilts my mum has made. All was going well until it came time to sew all the layers together.. it all bunched up and when a bit out of proportion. Think I needed a walking foot on my machine or maybe more patience?<br />
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Anyway... I found the main animal print drill fabric from Spotlight and fell in love with it, I was going to make cushions with it for my babies room but decided I'd like to try my hand at quilting instead. The animals on the corners are hand embroidered (I found out how to do french knots and they are my favourite!), the letters have been cut out of felt, and ironed on with adhesive backing then stitched onto the white drill. I'm not super happy with the trim.. originally I'd hoped to use the base grey fabric and turn it over to bind the edges, but after sewing it all together there wasn't enough to do that. In my eager beaver way, instead of waiting to go and buy more fabric, I made do with the same fabric as the centre. So I think it looks quite busy.</div>
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Anyway, quilt number 1 is made, yay. Number 2 is already on the horizon...</div>
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</tbody></table>middle-name-janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524061383952727733noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-18063860952859837332012-04-19T13:27:00.003-07:002012-04-19T13:42:53.487-07:00HomeIt's been a while... life is now consumed with my bundle of joy!<div>I have managed to get a few crafty <span style="font-size: 100%; ">things made though, the most enjoyable being an octopus outfit for my sister in laws </span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">dress-up party, OJ looked so adorable, even if </span><span style="font-size: 100%; ">he only wore it for 10mins it was still worth making it. Then there is his little kerchief which will be handy for catching the dribbles. Another project was the 'home' ribbon cushion. A little tricky to make the letters flow, but came up well I think. Few more projects on the go preparing for our 6th Fraft market! and a new quilt I'm making for the little man. Will keep you posted...</span></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wsWyhydNNVZ9Pm0gjFdMD8CccZ_j7RYhzwZDvyRPacsEghKljNccIt_kHkT7GY_YpubF-tySLbTGWfOHICLTNtzVr1oGveLEdKChEmdPpCgdmPwVJIAIidz4XsHt0uPTrAjxSnAj85k/s320/DSC_0412.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733214471552963058" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px; " /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADFRqlIN-w7gsFpnp5BvIzysfH9KD-3mwKePDOI39mQ0yhTf2apfrHL4KateRDIDNPUUB2PHP1Tj4rsVDkh14GmwsXssv1Ff0DtqdVr4N3TY15fH832gEChWI30rqEi2fMnBVrscSwHE/s320/P1040548.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733214474119342706" /><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0wsfMDRfhpZ6rslzBOA79OE_osCZ8f9myuxv4poU6k_UuOhTWfTW9ea9Uglbwbg-Hm_ao72txgd4RysRgGfavlb6QdFh19nKqLJEqOF4__nZDAtZtnF-hCmKu4VIGpcqCRPtEi-O6CQ/s320/P1040653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733214498537579698" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdRnda_VGAAX7bjZr0uU3Mtjge4S1WGhYibTlfkufD4XIUJK-PPwwlH9O1EtXNg0WhrlmRKH-oPSp1HUcbKVLjDOGZ0Xzol79_qqOAg3D88rBR9gFAkpX_-EZQve-T7A7jNmu8NJsA3sc/s320/P1040655.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733214499481368642" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></div>middle-name-janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02524061383952727733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-38445091823076828152011-11-14T12:31:00.000-08:002011-11-14T12:41:47.147-08:00If it's a boy...<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXCdGPdlIxsDvY0jSAw5y32NcnenslFXymSSjCPvg3e4DvVB4WeBbMbyo0BxhE2AlF2ea80z9rUrCxk8ZdQdjG0rA4ejcFCq4_JjYt9HZzUlWUHWqjDyvg4Yg4YQ4Cmpc1FlOJrDJdZ-Y/s320/little+mans+outfit.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674954298854070018" /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The same pattern as the little ladies diapers below, just minus the ruffles.<div>And the headband won't do for a boy, so I've hand stitched this tie to the front of a top to complete the set..</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-20147389257223595782011-11-13T13:05:00.001-08:002011-11-13T13:17:43.522-08:00It's wedding season<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfH00Wla2iFffuCOsz-6nA_QEfcU7JQ4eMI3bEb1_gH6KbzQOv1TO-ZACugkQEfyDZZtB3vCPIMMlk3NhYRpqCLKHE47S7jQmQx1fNgqBHoWmIGwQJJAVeukQ0vHGpva7TDUyo9-xMLE/s1600/Engagement+Invite_flat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKfH00Wla2iFffuCOsz-6nA_QEfcU7JQ4eMI3bEb1_gH6KbzQOv1TO-ZACugkQEfyDZZtB3vCPIMMlk3NhYRpqCLKHE47S7jQmQx1fNgqBHoWmIGwQJJAVeukQ0vHGpva7TDUyo9-xMLE/s320/Engagement+Invite_flat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674592594963031970" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My little sister just got engaged!<div>We had a perfect picnic in the park with the sun shining & lots of treats.</div><div>Now for the wedding...</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-21317663310082063702011-11-09T16:35:00.000-08:002011-11-09T17:02:58.450-08:00If it's a girl...<div>I found the cutest ruffled diaper pattern while searching on etsy.. and although we're not sure what we're having I couldn't resist making this just incase we had a little lady. The cute fabric is from Spotlight, the diaper cover pattern is thanks to <a href="http://littlelizardking.blogspot.com/">littlelizardking.blogspot.com</a>, the booties pattern is from<a href="http://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/">http://meetmeatmikes.blogspot.com/</a> and the headband I made up so hope the sizing will work! Now to modify the patterns and make a set for a little man..</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlG9SgadlUPTY2Ae_KpD1p36ebaf0uQxGR8nU5mGsxWViWDYkKG46dKTglnW0UurvoisqsgM-sFoK8kVm6ZrYEcJlQuKdPlNIJ7z2knWN8r_j6AVuzk6IzaEYOgfPouzf0XaClwqbCwck/s320/full+set.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673165057999785906" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 320px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDMISi07k8GdGeE9kNpIfv9qT8oGVyon23KaZUFB7THbkvfwNs-TOPTPclNc-2s3uDC2PiwCYxrw3SBEy8pWDECLSmipgtX9O63cFrxbGi3SNIJBqLa_YPp5PgAoagIXurrasgZ8JUsjk/s320/diaper+front.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673165063779626674" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0RM45uTXlmyVS4sJWKXcMLtQcM2cQeM5o2qPj9eDddjvBD-LtGLHRwM9hIVIMkph2bMIw4dP3_kSc62eRdeY9Y_2xYJYZ_-yZtsmc_86PJPTtwc5YlaBFbHEWQkQ07CSEfWyqFKMAZw/s320/diaper+back.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673165067007179154" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KypqJBbS8yQasC7nzWPPXOM5CNdYpzgoWqPqt2rkJsMtDrrZCBwGZE-LHo0amlfVblvb42sFmGFopag5SzsUbPXkZ1dFvRJGgU9lDjQjb6hbEi-6_vYRtzWtgF0fwXgBocPqrKZ8dVU/s320/booties.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673165066679159554" /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkaK4tnpJ7ymgBavOaxhLExi8t6u-vZavDWk8bJI0PGQLJUpDtuDFcYpyf4MgiouJUlOrVxD-qouHN5QfyBXvb_ZkAT3Xrp9-OjNGfJ_Eax3iaPFBgLUqQe5lwSXyC6kCAKgWnMN-V5k/s320/headband.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673165077901076226" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-45671604476246473072011-11-08T18:49:00.000-08:002011-11-08T19:03:26.152-08:00Nesting...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4Q7HSb_XZ0dM0l2vXr63XPm86mw5Exq4_sDnlmszHMQ0r5xj_c6hhhpost5xavqvsD6bLd0MbbqrDvPniZZCbsTslW3TTEL4ORuQPsw8iHXQMF_D3hTOWF3C0IudnXjCTqbj-JXn7Fs/s1600/merino+bits.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4Q7HSb_XZ0dM0l2vXr63XPm86mw5Exq4_sDnlmszHMQ0r5xj_c6hhhpost5xavqvsD6bLd0MbbqrDvPniZZCbsTslW3TTEL4ORuQPsw8iHXQMF_D3hTOWF3C0IudnXjCTqbj-JXn7Fs/s320/merino+bits.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672826029313425506" /></a><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnsHXFAAScvWMCL1pR8hFOAKQM_tUB-4JXcaszXW7QpORbRT7ug8FPnYe6vvi-PKSwkrN7yBWZ8YhkpsHy0607IW5404R9P9dTzyYpMt7bell84TtsNc70l9eK4NnmtGruqIMfFgXUMGs/s320/olly+in+merino+bits.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672826030483813554" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 320px; " /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I've finally finished up at work so have a month off (hopefully) before baby comes, to chill out, potter away and 'nest' at home.. although I seem to be busier than ever and as soon as one job is ticked off the list I've already added another!<div>One of the first jobs was to make some little mittens, a beanie and muslin wipes ready for when we head to the hospital. The knotted beanie pattern is thanks to <a href="http://www.poxcouture.etsy.com/">www.poxcouture.etsy.com</a>, the muslin wipes have been cut up into small pieces from a larger one and hemmed, and the mittens I made from my own pattern.. whether they work or not I'll find out!</div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-61180894847130307502011-09-18T20:54:00.000-07:002011-09-20T21:26:37.323-07:00Olivia Owl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDamAmyksOyqcPbhHIrlAFSkMpnLpZC1QP5LLFovvFHHKWhN82gquashyphenhyphenluTzxhiiXDmrM69UjWNdBATgj-y1V7MNIQ3MYVC-7wrg554_q0EpkXhqytO1QcioPPBU6fSRR3M9DYxe7unc/s1600/Olivia+Owl_3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654662528545633922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDamAmyksOyqcPbhHIrlAFSkMpnLpZC1QP5LLFovvFHHKWhN82gquashyphenhyphenluTzxhiiXDmrM69UjWNdBATgj-y1V7MNIQ3MYVC-7wrg554_q0EpkXhqytO1QcioPPBU6fSRR3M9DYxe7unc/s320/Olivia+Owl_3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1u9RwhPaoZYECFaxIRLvaLM8FweCGQWsydI7OGLKl54iR5jXKcNUYFPAtACDw0EVFCrqbusDQ7tdUHey-6FKeck4vkr7Nl9MosJZUWFq1W1oMqD8o71-T_E-6IkepvM6U7Ek46L2wbxM/s1600/Olivia+owl+back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654662526964423506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1u9RwhPaoZYECFaxIRLvaLM8FweCGQWsydI7OGLKl54iR5jXKcNUYFPAtACDw0EVFCrqbusDQ7tdUHey-6FKeck4vkr7Nl9MosJZUWFq1W1oMqD8o71-T_E-6IkepvM6U7Ek46L2wbxM/s320/Olivia+owl+back.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I found this cutest wee owl softie pattern on Etsy (thanks to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/mytinystar?ref=ls_profile">mytinystar</a>) and couldn't resist buying it! 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It's got a little weight in the bottom to keep it sitting upright.<br />Now to make an Oliver!middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-27843294902479760112011-08-21T01:58:00.000-07:002011-08-21T02:03:56.881-07:00Mollie Makes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdxzNOsDGpjCjutoVS8LK1_zf_asG22u_uVrh_55AoH2KObrUaVux40YKr5q8eu8O7XcrCywmwL9C2MKUMVCwddhrt4ENSaufCDVgwIDsGN19PYn_A9GFp1IG6fwBvoNTEGYd8dUuV1g/s1600/Mollie-Makes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOdxzNOsDGpjCjutoVS8LK1_zf_asG22u_uVrh_55AoH2KObrUaVux40YKr5q8eu8O7XcrCywmwL9C2MKUMVCwddhrt4ENSaufCDVgwIDsGN19PYn_A9GFp1IG6fwBvoNTEGYd8dUuV1g/s320/Mollie-Makes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643231960521285858" /></a>
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<br /></div>Oooh, thanks <a href="www.paisleyjade.com">PaisleyJade</a> for alerting me to this gorgeous new mag! It looks so fresh and fun and inspiring. Pity it comes all the way from the UK.. it's on my wishlist for friends to bring me back a copy! (I haven't seen it here yet..?)middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-70668960552065872172011-07-19T14:40:00.000-07:002011-07-19T15:12:57.421-07:00Life is changing..It's been a while since I've posted, but alot has happened of late..<br />I'm going to be a mumma! So now that I'm finally feeling more like myself and over the morning sickness, I can get back into my blogging/crafting etc.. and now I have a new project which I'm sure will keep me busy right up till the bubs is due in December.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZX-3shu02LBoR00e5rHiIGiKPd7bK5TkuRmd_fsucGFOKkiVt0ok5XX_NAUSmTlM1SfKoNKBAAA9So5vbkks6X8_W9eZDjK2-jzqn8LBgqRZ8ySoxK52WttZLqIdkkHpVtMbD2lP4Qc/s1600/Thinking.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631184927512716466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZX-3shu02LBoR00e5rHiIGiKPd7bK5TkuRmd_fsucGFOKkiVt0ok5XX_NAUSmTlM1SfKoNKBAAA9So5vbkks6X8_W9eZDjK2-jzqn8LBgqRZ8ySoxK52WttZLqIdkkHpVtMbD2lP4Qc/s320/Thinking.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">(If the baby is anything like it's Dad, it will be a little 'thinker')</span><br />Check out this gorgeous little crochet beanie I've brought for our baby from the Auckland Art and Craft Fair from Poppy and Bee. I couldn't resist buying it now even though it's for a 6-12 month old.. it'll be perfect for next winter and will look great in the babies room. (See more of her work at <a href="http://www.poppyandbee.com/">http://www.poppyandbee.com/</a> )<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqyV45bE0-L9efXKXnt-xGVqOjYE0HIGROHbCvafcVHTwKnwf9GMpEN4xwe8uAa_uPBOOyCpOlOOUAZU032kc5d3UKgvuHmUu32wbd8QtNtFlz4N0AuxqJYn_F9JAYwCQPtu-PEs3fKI/s1600/Poppy+and+Bee+Owl+hat.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631183681244476610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEqyV45bE0-L9efXKXnt-xGVqOjYE0HIGROHbCvafcVHTwKnwf9GMpEN4xwe8uAa_uPBOOyCpOlOOUAZU032kc5d3UKgvuHmUu32wbd8QtNtFlz4N0AuxqJYn_F9JAYwCQPtu-PEs3fKI/s320/Poppy+and+Bee+Owl+hat.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We're getting pretty sorted as far as getting things ready.. we've brought a 2nd hand cot and change table (which need a few wee touch ups but are both in pretty good condition) so now to dress the room and get it looking fit for the bubs. My studio has had to move from this room to another part of the house, so I've had to downsize and clean up all my bits and pieces.. which was needed!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bsLzeRdVAmojkB-PiRcXmDGB-YBYbU7aRIA5q5AA1Pzh0k72NpGU0o8TaBiZFSo-KI45Q7aG7VQ8qch-OOpotM7rQ_fe4_pgjBcSEAnpBDEALlGPcnnmuCWalmsaUgtfMvFfH_AuXCY/s1600/new+cot.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631184530075834018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bsLzeRdVAmojkB-PiRcXmDGB-YBYbU7aRIA5q5AA1Pzh0k72NpGU0o8TaBiZFSo-KI45Q7aG7VQ8qch-OOpotM7rQ_fe4_pgjBcSEAnpBDEALlGPcnnmuCWalmsaUgtfMvFfH_AuXCY/s320/new+cot.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Husband checking to see that it's a sturdy cot.. ha!)</span><br />Watch this space for projects that will fill the room and keep me occupied for the next 4 months..middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-49492574584829787072011-04-28T22:13:00.000-07:002011-04-28T22:19:01.209-07:00warm up winter with a wheaty<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqj_2KVs13F545ChZ-lO0h4qtKASwUOlh9DsBfbv47xn9bZyAhbpp9iv8eXaD5UDL75jW2ixG6rrXpcPbW1uXzxHuynRI-zZ0s5bcLXfImN3ualiYMs_pNzhkYB9yS5WSkPluS7T2YmGQ/s1600/P1010715.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqj_2KVs13F545ChZ-lO0h4qtKASwUOlh9DsBfbv47xn9bZyAhbpp9iv8eXaD5UDL75jW2ixG6rrXpcPbW1uXzxHuynRI-zZ0s5bcLXfImN3ualiYMs_pNzhkYB9yS5WSkPluS7T2YmGQ/s320/P1010715.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600870473643263314" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>A wheaty bag to soothe your aches and pains or to snuggle up with as the days get colder.</div><div>Filled with organic wheat & covered with three different colours/types of fabric, complete with lace trim. Contact me if you'd like one.. for you $20.</div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-15761677215925654142011-04-17T00:54:00.000-07:002011-04-17T01:03:52.658-07:00one year todayFrom this...<div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHwoo6LbPQwBeU8Fc9R-lnwmZDyLAK1CBCqR2EQm_yt2WzO1vj96AjnynUgYql5tsPVbLWFy_kIf5hJj_9KlOyiJ7PA17gytRUNlRJKaf8J86TlCSgxSq6Me7rdxcYV8bcum9mzz0AaQ/s320/bex+and+phil_1.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596458816324572002" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>to this.. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZccq-pZdGmX0zBV8PZxUZdLzrACmd_3DkZp8iH7IlHp39UZ4X1b2vVbzzJtkEBTb2BuUDG918G-Yb8glZPgzF4ow2VZrjnPHI4fgMe8pvgZsZ7bpP7rOKPlmtnXLeIBbdJsC2qYj6_bM/s320/bex+and+phil_2.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596459039343571826" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>to celebrating our one year wedding anniversary, 365 days of good times.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-52763578136517013302011-03-23T19:04:00.000-07:002011-03-23T19:18:29.489-07:00doorstop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSG7h_s4DSQcTurAw5GlWEk0x-mHpXy169RdUKBUo7ur2wOXqkRLxv6ZEFz10wlwa_Mo5DIGmjfMG2UN4gKlKtArt3rc4NMbP8bFAbsKmsCykRLNfsnMQEDTvlgI55q6SgnjP7RSU690/s1600/Doorstop.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjSG7h_s4DSQcTurAw5GlWEk0x-mHpXy169RdUKBUo7ur2wOXqkRLxv6ZEFz10wlwa_Mo5DIGmjfMG2UN4gKlKtArt3rc4NMbP8bFAbsKmsCykRLNfsnMQEDTvlgI55q6SgnjP7RSU690/s320/Doorstop.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587464500862918882" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div>I'm off work for the day sick but I just can't sit still, so I decided to get creative without exerting myself and made this doorstop. Made from (yet again) that Madder & Rouge fabric and filled with rice! it makes a nice change from the old kete we've been using.. and matches in nicely with my newly covered stool. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><br /></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-91819808221997335352011-03-22T23:59:00.000-07:002011-03-23T00:02:44.695-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUI7dXYe_kzJ83-mZv1r0emdcm4AjB95MTgm8WdGr9njwYYpAZLJ6NfpTUNxnSWzvna5jRFb9dOME892ydrfqZajqKCB5IrSByqtkLjoZpdjgBookSgjZSmQ-FuswWn6b1DP7yMwOanuU/s1600/frames.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUI7dXYe_kzJ83-mZv1r0emdcm4AjB95MTgm8WdGr9njwYYpAZLJ6NfpTUNxnSWzvna5jRFb9dOME892ydrfqZajqKCB5IrSByqtkLjoZpdjgBookSgjZSmQ-FuswWn6b1DP7yMwOanuU/s320/frames.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587167018239718994" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>These are a few of the old light switch covers from our renovated house, which I've hoarded away until I found a purpose. Painted white with hammerite paint, these now make great photo frames.</div><div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzHKwMGm1ouPUVGEtEGLHSau5AH8I0_MDp0-MbYEaqFXlqJXoadbOey2gEdw_6NDLvMlY-OAe78qEJt7izgeeq4wI_LADdvfli____tlYuNjECEQv2DQssPei0j5nSYDr7vmlhPMM3gI/s320/photo+frame.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587167020674897714" /></div><div><br /></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-25471409886242965192011-03-22T23:53:00.000-07:002011-03-22T23:58:51.724-07:00cushy cushionI was lucky enough to be given a few metres of some bright & delicious <a href="http://www.madderandrouge.co.nz/">Madder & Rouge</a> fabric..<div>I wanted something else bright for my studio so made this cushion with a hidden zip (thanks Ma for the tips!)</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhimevEMJP1ItKJjvuL2czRj0T5vxvHs5Q8sjkNADaEQptKRMAt3_XX-GyIw4gaTrvjoYaTKlpjsmx9eMULODsk3ZJCv5CGyqEntZLe8GywG5-4r_wcgqvXNtDwBPTKDlqWxDsNvRGqnQ/s320/cushion+far+away.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 217px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587165759909277490" /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjve9laetRSQ5uL9qywQaaGG9aFRMackiZgj3-WrTbkxWYMobNYsrt-X340BYp2L4NbloEamgH7UEorFiDPJm3_c_RVo_3F4CZUeSr53H8-n5PLeMcY-4HV-CVABUyU3K2ktDrnPNOKEf4/s1600/cushion+closeup.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjve9laetRSQ5uL9qywQaaGG9aFRMackiZgj3-WrTbkxWYMobNYsrt-X340BYp2L4NbloEamgH7UEorFiDPJm3_c_RVo_3F4CZUeSr53H8-n5PLeMcY-4HV-CVABUyU3K2ktDrnPNOKEf4/s320/cushion+closeup.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587165761178555490" /></a><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-7878253171718155052011-03-22T23:46:00.000-07:002011-03-22T23:53:24.978-07:00vintage booties<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmi6C_os80nFdOdBM4wLpnNKQuU8CMFG11PzyUDFfHwL5DSZgwzwzr_OlrksfF105rPiU-k7YuBowAQPLQVVvSwPyXciIZ0NbcaX6R27BtoqGnU5924q5BTD7-1gfKFiM-bhJV_rxl7Q/s1600/bootie+fabric.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBmi6C_os80nFdOdBM4wLpnNKQuU8CMFG11PzyUDFfHwL5DSZgwzwzr_OlrksfF105rPiU-k7YuBowAQPLQVVvSwPyXciIZ0NbcaX6R27BtoqGnU5924q5BTD7-1gfKFiM-bhJV_rxl7Q/s320/bootie+fabric.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587163718231944050" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Found this gorgeous fabric (old curtain) from the Tamahere Farmers Market.. $2, bargain!</div><div>Thought of booties immediately. So, thanks to a <i><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/01/meet_me_at_mikes_book.html">'Meet me at Mikes</a></i>' pattern I made these..</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT4xJQq4G6kshi3Ic-s4fZVnYWJbgLfTb7fnmi20wSupcj_cj5yB5Hr5w86mopOYV4bJ8w3rBHfkpPVuImiox7SZMDjvwhOAkeTiYVlYMjggMQyUYpwguzu1YJx1W6Uri6lcdLKTch2O8/s320/bootie+1.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587164619065893234" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0bkVUp2_R4AUIwrxgmZE153zCfKCfiUypMKxU61IrtM9EOViheKhuFTZSsDoGMhDUEZKLCgzamFDIwjkDU3afVeNpQrgkp2vYxlvv9uoY_Q-O9uipbxn6kmQVlJLEkJ-NitQD9XkuDBA/s320/bootie+2.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587164622924114466" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-3472823912663689482011-03-22T23:34:00.000-07:002011-03-22T23:46:11.397-07:00doyenne du comic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn43gNOF6Mpie7m_1vqW3ue5jY3xrDSRUV0Wj98Qf8RUAylDmX6EIQDsop0gGnaRI1zQRLHUEaq6yijdyVsaHE5Ce9BsifcVet_VhUpUqC7T-Lg465iZCXvJhD5cs_TnPG57Tr18jHLus/s1600/pear.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 211px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn43gNOF6Mpie7m_1vqW3ue5jY3xrDSRUV0Wj98Qf8RUAylDmX6EIQDsop0gGnaRI1zQRLHUEaq6yijdyVsaHE5Ce9BsifcVet_VhUpUqC7T-Lg465iZCXvJhD5cs_TnPG57Tr18jHLus/s320/pear.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587161152580528002" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Mmm, pear.</div><div>I found this beauty at the Tamahere Farmers Market.. loved that the wee leaf was still attached. </div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-13443956380712886762011-03-12T21:58:00.001-08:002011-03-12T22:13:49.048-08:00jelly fail<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQ0BXfCPjZ7oZIPTEgRthN2Xd9kbL3ZoBNaSfE17SR59wDMSABxoLDkS78gECKNjB6CKdyqVCoRFeZ0HrZRmkrIWv5tAwGzsO23DZ77GL6lsfXahu4qrcTR1RaeNjDstzKmyEcNmy1MI/s1600/jelly+mould.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXQ0BXfCPjZ7oZIPTEgRthN2Xd9kbL3ZoBNaSfE17SR59wDMSABxoLDkS78gECKNjB6CKdyqVCoRFeZ0HrZRmkrIWv5tAwGzsO23DZ77GL6lsfXahu4qrcTR1RaeNjDstzKmyEcNmy1MI/s320/jelly+mould.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583442914814735826" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSi8IOXywJiiAI0MUFd-M0c2GWmAZRpsx9yQBx_n6dJKXHv9Z1ulQqsljeG6zedMX_Kgkehg3dcR4f2Lbh60ys8cTE3xa5leS6GJBd7qpH0jSNz-JKdZsNr5CIOiKfY1m7QGH64X_zNE/s1600/P1010667.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSi8IOXywJiiAI0MUFd-M0c2GWmAZRpsx9yQBx_n6dJKXHv9Z1ulQqsljeG6zedMX_Kgkehg3dcR4f2Lbh60ys8cTE3xa5leS6GJBd7qpH0jSNz-JKdZsNr5CIOiKfY1m7QGH64X_zNE/s320/P1010667.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583442911156667778" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I got given this very cute pig shaped jelly mould the other day (how apt).<div>I got all excited and ran to the shop for some raspberry jelly, told my hubby to prepare for some yummy dessert.. but it was a <span class="Apple-style-span"><i>fail</i></span>! How hard can it be to make jelly?<div>When I tipped it out I could kinda see the snout and basic shape but then slowly it started slipping towards the edge of the plate. Not sure if I made it with too much water or soaked it too long when trying to make the jelly lift from the mould.. hmm. Must try again till I get it right.</div><div><br /></div><div> Watch this space.</div></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-32985379043831014122011-03-12T21:49:00.000-08:002011-03-12T21:57:57.646-08:00before and after... hutch dresser<b>Before:</b> I brought this old hutch dresser from TradeMe for $40.<div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjxnrBim17n_0VnIwNf4-XrM8gYDioMkrs3XprcknChy1XJHJTn3EHUNlyxEW2lQpe8FYp8mFJaScUCKb0p_dIe0nKjOFk4ejbnSiVnPA0OeZ5ybdWvZgmBs1QarRl56SO196oEntRH8/s320/old+hutch+2.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583439333616216594" /></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHEVRYJ2wzxnzKEUImk7MENfmsJO4laYJNJiy5YTLgbd_-NKlLRHOx6D2fi4TS35jBlpjc5DOidTILGlw_NNpMwk_hqHYqgyYCgCwCjOOW6TtN2NpCa2xhE_IArN5GE-_Aq8AXWlN3AO4/s320/old+hutch+1.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583439178198172130" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b>After:</b> A bit of sanding + approx $60 worth of paint later and voila! a new bookcase/storage for my studio. Perfect.</div><div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBM84Bvc98r8EaDlCvGufZzYyfqTtO5NGesNAD3sS7cX7SalGfpBkFsb0CDFz-ihjMYR_j5fwdSNs1inG-bM5KiVfDuhw_CZ7WN7JUjgqszhP0VxVnUAh_bedaXFFWGj6WvMCRL551P4Y/s320/new+hutch+3.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583438806502165106" /></div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMDzjZYL8WZG6FFwW0RjO7Pmdre0TcWWdbhhhyphenhyphenkU8JiSmiMlSprtO6pT_WmS5CR9S1tGKhvUJPvrHVVObTisNN8sgjv5C0sagJNhGg5lwkUmp4UTP0l6YoIufvrvfDlkGG9cufYXJeLE/s1600/new+hutch+2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMDzjZYL8WZG6FFwW0RjO7Pmdre0TcWWdbhhhyphenhyphenkU8JiSmiMlSprtO6pT_WmS5CR9S1tGKhvUJPvrHVVObTisNN8sgjv5C0sagJNhGg5lwkUmp4UTP0l6YoIufvrvfDlkGG9cufYXJeLE/s320/new+hutch+2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583438803795719346" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIdRxolhA75V-iuWX_pWhOl0gM7t-Sn0pB0QsGLEPRCv_ioQYiEFQC1aCn0a8PDkbytC3em_SsSVreGypeAcUB9KExUp8n93EEzNUMwzk-PXEb-fY9bUPtxu-OKLGBVRkyhffNdh5IFI/s1600/new+hutch+1.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLIdRxolhA75V-iuWX_pWhOl0gM7t-Sn0pB0QsGLEPRCv_ioQYiEFQC1aCn0a8PDkbytC3em_SsSVreGypeAcUB9KExUp8n93EEzNUMwzk-PXEb-fY9bUPtxu-OKLGBVRkyhffNdh5IFI/s320/new+hutch+1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583438798495341922" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-12733666443962283132011-02-28T22:43:00.000-08:002011-02-28T23:10:02.065-08:00before and after.. lamp<div>Before...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv53ljuRiwJkvrmdaS6tNEXepWGhpLW0QJrt12qki9Pg_7645YKSDXisotMw4CZgGXOkj9DYC_7IVW63WlnR1f0DXKYMBNzewEjKKvM081JRNOCAlPCJ3KnWv39nc_OJtcFBi8hd3POUE/s1600/P1010475_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzTgLpkQl56DFSnLV9HxX3Iy7JyWdN3kRFeonJhcKCh4918prpWv6TUAx7y3h6WuqLjGPNaBsYqVWLMJBqqa1W6Gyf0Yn246IOX7AgQyWq-1BTTLhFEehXj0WqLv3JDmdzxcYJBNGfyc/s320/lamp2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579002786576194034" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLGxK06vSA9zH5V_idgaBAxtMt21b6-lEUW8XfmK2KQLrRy5evVkzZh0L2u4_uExQkbL2VbiJi_hAcP2pJ4aknLYUYZW0JTxdT2oPPm4Wq95n3aBDxWRCsYr83z3qgWn06BxyTWaqaBc/s320/lamp_1.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579002783339125938" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis8qrveDZquqGNgUshOWXbo5ihs5168CxQI8mYNuDayYIlUjKg7I066OSYpkXsOXOobNon5ykUcyL2EPmO1UWtXAnRP2UjPj2aaG51CIq2W6CYqzVw321JfEhLVt4ZuJw5KrJe_upDrTk/s320/lamp5.jpg" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579002792918069186" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I found this old lamp in my old closet and decided to give it a revamp..</div><div><br /></div><div>---------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div><br /></div><div>I unwound the old lampshade and traced the pattern onto old maps that I had glued together.</div><div>To make the shade stronger I glued the top map layer onto 3 sheets of 120gsm paper glued together also, then stitched them both together on the sewing machine.</div><div>Using a singular hole punch I punched the holes in the shade equally around the top and bottom.</div><div>I bought new white piping cord and threaded the shade back onto the wire trim.</div><div>I cleaned down the stand and repainted it with white 'Hammerite' rust kill paint.</div><div>My husband re-wired the old plug and voila! New lamp for out entrance way!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-80701131139414074022011-02-25T22:30:00.000-08:002011-02-25T22:34:46.389-08:00before & after<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1pvW3q18u2AQK_ANojRmVLGxnyoYkQuuGSFLonkwYpJRohUFUpfLF6Tm1ryms3Y1k2j82InqmYgbccwHHEt3x510tvmpQamg21Jff8iJ9JxW7-RKHFjVsICYP7PNnpvKk1a14d2ugAs/s1600/old+seat_web.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1pvW3q18u2AQK_ANojRmVLGxnyoYkQuuGSFLonkwYpJRohUFUpfLF6Tm1ryms3Y1k2j82InqmYgbccwHHEt3x510tvmpQamg21Jff8iJ9JxW7-RKHFjVsICYP7PNnpvKk1a14d2ugAs/s320/old+seat_web.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577882815901985554" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8pOKFRduM8RlZfZDjnFy3ZHZOPfFZ5cvGPgcekG41p0GHP48vYJBDcc3_68qyIhd5n28PRN6IUAOSg0UkgliUQf0ZIU7ZHLvTexop2Q-gj5ZvU6XFbZMFtIZPq1Or_BsLQ2Tw_HqzAI/s1600/seat+new.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8pOKFRduM8RlZfZDjnFy3ZHZOPfFZ5cvGPgcekG41p0GHP48vYJBDcc3_68qyIhd5n28PRN6IUAOSg0UkgliUQf0ZIU7ZHLvTexop2Q-gj5ZvU6XFbZMFtIZPq1Or_BsLQ2Tw_HqzAI/s320/seat+new.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577882812376065490" /></a><br /><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Old seat picked up from the side of the road + free Madder & Rouge & fabric + white paint + black upholstery pins = new seat!</div></div></div>middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-27910750744257960042011-01-18T19:53:00.000-08:002011-01-18T20:00:36.758-08:00mini chefs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCl6Yq9WlSDHy5BNyDwBe7E1TmTB6P7bvPWctJphwSe3PMX27RfMI9gNMwL8bPhLKsRLqYy9bI-hM3kZ5i6-UwjeOFcqzoeww7dV-hkGeAm0bndjaUfBi3K9vgmzCa8OVlMmVrXvinB8/s1600/apron+front.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563741298117751074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCl6Yq9WlSDHy5BNyDwBe7E1TmTB6P7bvPWctJphwSe3PMX27RfMI9gNMwL8bPhLKsRLqYy9bI-hM3kZ5i6-UwjeOFcqzoeww7dV-hkGeAm0bndjaUfBi3K9vgmzCa8OVlMmVrXvinB8/s320/apron+front.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iI9fUBPI0lSrI0l4ePfytg1Wsi6R6I3ABWYtBM_nsuT3maKtG8OIelCiibwUKitqC_Yq8TMJLO0kXyOmsvszelRim-l6NnPXUS0Xm86w_trV68QJ9nQ6Znekiir8cCWcuku7HBj7Q0Y/s1600/apron+back.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563741293627037394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 237px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1iI9fUBPI0lSrI0l4ePfytg1Wsi6R6I3ABWYtBM_nsuT3maKtG8OIelCiibwUKitqC_Yq8TMJLO0kXyOmsvszelRim-l6NnPXUS0Xm86w_trV68QJ9nQ6Znekiir8cCWcuku7HBj7Q0Y/s320/apron+back.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p>How cute are these two!<br />Little aprons, made for a friend in Australia who wanted to encourage her boys to learn to cook. A little on the smaller size, could've been made bigger to allow them to grow, but a good first try I thought!middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7586830425092660128.post-38984473679926649472010-12-01T15:17:00.000-08:002010-12-01T15:38:36.998-08:00middlenamejane.co.nz<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaWHOAF4FV6eDCBSkKx1ySJlvGZ4mzj5M7HL0zWxBOgfPZM5TGzjxwmCjipwY8erzdJj2q2_diGhX4s2W-VJiMp-hqgslr6hxAHosoZ4P8KHYS6L9Vg07ZVkdlMpAEgu_xEGEqU3I3x0/s1600/web.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545861727710771266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 193px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuaWHOAF4FV6eDCBSkKx1ySJlvGZ4mzj5M7HL0zWxBOgfPZM5TGzjxwmCjipwY8erzdJj2q2_diGhX4s2W-VJiMp-hqgslr6hxAHosoZ4P8KHYS6L9Vg07ZVkdlMpAEgu_xEGEqU3I3x0/s320/web.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Finally got around to getting my web page up and running!<br />Thanks to Chris at superduper.co.nz.<br />Very simple, but good way to contact me and link through to my blog...middlenamejanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340336833813306876noreply@blogger.com1