B's Christmas Shortbread

B's been talking about how having tea and shortbread makes it feel like Christmas...

so with a bit of inspiration... I've made him some - in 4 different flavours so he gets a choice of a few...

there's the traditional one, cranberry&white choc, choc chip and nutty almond.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree!

B woke me for a cheery pick me up today - he's gotten the tree out and put on some carols.

Here's the tree we decorated together. 

Can you see our special holiday friends - ChrisMOUSE and ChrisMOOSE? 

Thank you for Your Sympathy and Support

Our family was deeply touched by all the sympathy cards, flowers and all other forms of  assistance we have received from friends and colleagues as we farewelled my grandmother

~ Thanks Everyone ~

Words will never be enough to express how much we appreciate your sympathy and support through this difficult time.

   

50+ Christmas Cards and a Partridge in a Pear Tree

 

Yay - ready for Christmas! It's been great to be able to complete all 50+ cards (in 4 designs!) before December.

Now to complete the Annual Newsletter and write out the cards...

    

Mousy mouse

While looking for a book for a friend's birthday, I found a fab knitting book... this baby mouse is my first project from the book :)

Happy Fifth Birthday Renae!

My little sister is 5 and she wanted a rainbow princess cake and cupcakes ~ I was more than happy to comply :) I hope she and her guests liked it!

Whole Orange Cake

Mmm whole orange cake - made with whole organic oranges, wholemeal flour, hazelnut meal, poppyseeds, eggs and sugar.

Thought I'd bake this cake for Wallabies team spirit(for the world cup match against NZ) - served at the QAS corner. Yummo!

Thanks to Aunty M in Bega for sharing fruits of her orchard & mum for bringing them to us :)

A Cake for Iain

Baked this one for my lovely godson Iain Alexander for his naming day.

Beautiful day ~ touching readings, yummy food, lovely company and great weather!

Frame Up

Made these for my godson IA's naming day after I saw his mum showing interest in something similar at our recent trip to the craft markets.

Cheeky Monkey

A cheeky monkey nappy cake for A's baby shower on Saturday. :) green and brown to keep with the jungle theme...

Itty Bitty Dresses for Little Princesses

I made these dresses for two very special little girls, Zariel Angeliq and Ella Jessie, born recently to two of my very special friends.

Hats off for Liam Anthony

Made a spring welcome hat for L to welcome his arrival- 29/9/11! Seen here as modeled by Oscar Bear.

Announcement Treat 2 - Dark Choc Wagon Wheel Pops

 We shared our baby news at my workplace today and was met with lots of joy and excitement

(and even a few tears - I feel so touched!).

We all celebrated with a Choc Pop!

 step by step: 

  

  

Little Wooly From Nana Part1

 

My MIL sent us some woollen material to make into a baby blanket. I couldn't find suitable satin bias so I made my own in a nice chocolate brown (we don't know if bub's a girl or a boy yet). This is stage one of blankie construction - I'm thinking of adding some applique or embroidery later on as well.  

Announcement Treat 1 - Cookie Onesies

  

Yes - we are going to be parents!

These are the cookie onesies that I made for friends when we announced our big baby news at my birthday brunch. There were lots of cheers and hugs! I was absolutely beaming that day. It was great to be around so many supportive friends!

step by step:

Bear Blanky

My very first quilting project!

I made this quilt from a pattern kit I bought while on retreat with the girls.

It's so nice and soft and cuddly!

Pay It Forward, The Crafty Way

Last January I replied to a post from one of my friends agreeing to receive one of her crafty handicrafts and paying it forward to five people who responds to my repost. It's now September and they're finally finished! I crocheted five red brooches for my five while I was at the girls' weekend spa retreat and about ready to wrap and send! :)

Fathers' Day Caramel Mud Cupcakes

Mmm, caramel mudcake cupcakes for Father's Day.

They were a hit at Popz's dinner tonight. :)

Iain's Naming Day Invites

I made these invites for my little godson-to-be, Iain.

I'll post the matching cake in a few week's time :)

Knitted Dress

I saw this pattern on the Spotlight website and thought I'd give it a go as it looked easy enough.

It's my very first knitted baby item! It took a while but it got there in the end.

So proud of the accomplishment!

Little Reversible Shoes

The birth of my nephew Miguel inspired me to make these teensy tiny reversible shoes.

(the top pink ones reverse into eachother and the bottom blue ones do the same).
Once I started I couldn't seem to stop so have also made the ones below.

Little Cinnamon Rolls

Little cinnamon scrolly bites for the QAS corner at work. Mmm.

This one is specially for Boo.