doorstop

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.

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.

cushy cushion

I was lucky enough to be given a few metres of some bright & delicious Madder & Rouge fabric..

I wanted something else bright for my studio so made this cushion with a hidden zip (thanks Ma for the tips!)

vintage booties

Found this gorgeous fabric (old curtain) from the Tamahere Farmers Market.. $2, bargain!

Thought of booties immediately. So, thanks to a 'Meet me at Mikes' pattern I made these..

doyenne du comic

Mmm, pear.

I found this beauty at the Tamahere Farmers Market.. loved that the wee leaf was still attached.

jelly fail

I got given this very cute pig shaped jelly mould the other day (how apt).

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 fail! How hard can it be to make jelly?

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.

Watch this space.

before and after... hutch dresser

Before: I brought this old hutch dresser from TradeMe for $40.

After: A bit of sanding + approx $60 worth of paint later and voila! a new bookcase/storage for my studio. Perfect.