When I was young I lived in a cardboard box and had to play with toilet rolls inners.......

I am not sure that these actually count as crafts, but hey. We upgraded Nate's house to include solar- powered l.e.d.s - as you can see that was highly exciting. And made some bowling cats from toilet rolls.

Rugrats And Sleevypants

Bathmat made from cut up tshirts - 50 cents per bag of tees from Hospice shop. And the sleeves have been made into pants! Using this tute: http://indietutes.blogspot.co.nz/2009/11/sleevy-pants.html

Trains, Planes and Automobiles....

Sorry for the terrible ipad quality of the photos. Here is the train - book bunting, 3D star and Beano bird bunting (on the wall) made to liven up Nathaniel's room.

Stop Making That Racket!

Long time no post! Here is a wall decoration made from embroidery thread and an old tennis racquet.

I'm loving angels in bed

Third installment of the Knitivity.  Very exciting that the bebe Jesus will be arriving soon.  After the donkey (or dunkey). Angel Gabriel.  He's multicoloured under that robe.  This knitivity will be diverse.

Sitting on my bed.  I didn't make his hair.

Mat, hat and tat

Hat

Mat

Tat

Christmas gifts for other people made from the kindness of my heart.  Hat for baby Bella, her and her mum now have matching ones.  Mat for my mum, I liked this pattern but didn't like how it turned out.  Tat / bracelet for my friend Sarah Puppy (her of pudding hat fame), this is made with silver, silk thread and vintage beads.

Cheerleader

Flegg avec pom pom

Hello sweets!  New year, new blogging resolutions...

It's been about nine years since I made anything but I am back!  First example above.  I began making some presents and soon gave up on that and started making selfish things instead.  I saw a girl wearing a hat like that and realised that if I wanted one, I'd have to knit it myself.  The pom pom was long and I did not enjoy making it.  I think I might look a bit nuts in it but I love it.  Have also just made one in grey and green as well.  Can't get enough.

This is just the beginning...

Play Possum

These are the possum merino gloves I have finally finished for my ma's birthday. She requested long fingerless mitts with a cable so hope she is happy with them. They are really super warm :)

BOOBIES!

Nate is modelling a boob hat which is for a friend's about to be born baby. I love the joke of wearing it while breastfeeding. Hope she thinks it is funny too! It's basically the umbilical cord hat.

Polly Pocket slippers

A pair of pocketbook slippers, a la Flegg. Very tempted to keep these as they are surprisingly cosy.

Under the Sea

I am extremely proud to present to you my sister's latest creation inspired by The Little Mermaid. She made this for me as a way of saying thank you for baby sitting her gorgeous children. I feel the pictures speak for themselves so I'll let you marvel in peace...enjoy!

Hat's the way to do it!

This is a hat I made for Nathaniel's friend Vince, who turns one this weekend. We are off to his party... (Natey's first part-ayyyy) We are heading into Winter here so hope Vince will get lots of use from it. Although have been picnicking on the lawn today in a tshirt and shorts so perhaps a woolly hat isn't needed just yet!

Only Girl in the World

Ladies, I am very proud to present to you my first EVER Barbie, courtesy of the glamorous Flegg! Check out her thigh boots! I am doubly excited to share my sister's incredible dress that she made... are you ready?!?!!!!!

Extreme makeover or what?! She is officially my new obsession.

Mad Hatter

I made this at Katherine Elizabeth's studio today in Clerkenwell. Surprisingly quite easy to do!

Stockpiling

These are so good to stick in your bag and pull out when you manage to get a seat on the tube. I've decided to start stockpiling for future babies!

Envelope Cushion

I want to learn how to sew more now. I'm totally addicted!

Waitangi Day Treats for the Office.

Lolly cake went down a treat and I've had more requests :-)

Bath and Body.

Grapefruit cleansing balm, Ylang Ylang moisturiser, Rose hydrating mist and Orange face scrub.

Cold pressed soap.

Violet, Jasmine and Jellybean bath creamers

Massage bars, Ylan Ylang bath fizzes, orange lip balm and sugar scrub.

I've gotten a bit carried away lately. Doing a lot of courses at the Make Lounge in Highbury. Expensive but loads of fun!

EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!

Dalek bib. Now that the adventure of solids has begun, we are in need of many bibs! It remains to be seen whether or not a knitted bib will go the distance against pumpkin puree but will surely be fine for dribbles!

Snoodle

Here is the snood I made for Manja's birthday (And's design, not quite as chunky though). Modelled by the lovely Manja.