lucky..a winner and an elephant!

I don't think I ever showed you the little journal I made for my mum for her christmas...

She has a soft spot for my elephant sketch and a huge love of purple... 

 

I just wanted to make her a little something special even though she deserves the world :)

And lets not forget the giveaway winner!!

Going back to my mum, she makes us play spin the bottle every New Year's gathering, despite the groans and protests...thankfully the grand children are all now big enough to perform the random tasks such as "hop on one leg singing how much is that doggie in the window?!" ....I shall say no more....:)

Anyhoos..I thought how better to pick a winner....this time with no ritual humiliation required!

So here we have circle of names and one empty tonic bottle (ahem!)

Can you see? Bit blurry huh?

Yayyyyyy...Its the sweetest Em at "Mimi and Tilly". Congrats to you!

This lady is a girl after my own heart, red slippers, all that sparkles, mahoosive rings and courageous honesty.

 I'm afraid I couldn't stop though..its actually quite fun this spin the bottle milarkey (well when there's no party pieces to perform...may have to suggest this to mum!!)

 So I've got a little something for Colette and Whinging Ninja too x

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend
xx

Sewing corner... kind of!

Erm...well yes..when I say "sewing corner" I had intended to show a tutorial on making this here pouch......However, I got this far...

then botched up severely...it's those pesky zips you see!!

So I'm sharing 2 links that show PROPER tutorials on making pouches without warped zips! They really are lovely clever ladies Here and here!

And where does that leave this post...

All thats left..my sewing corner literally! And a little of what inspires and surrounds...

Meet Jeanie (my wee machinie!) .....she is such a loyal friend and has stood by me for many years despite the severe one sidedness of our relationship. Never once has she flinched at the barrage of obcenities uttered (particularly towards zips!) nor begged for that little drop of oil she has yet to feel on her workings! I'm pretty sure she's actually smiling today because I dusted her off especially for the photo...

Ok...note to self...be nicer to Jeanie!

Can you see the wee birdie and the bunting?.....it's painted by the most loveliest Michele, who's unwavering honesty is both inspiring and life affirming to be true to you!

A memento of my little ocean book that took a trip to the sea and met the cutest little dude!

An Owl by Cori dantini......just LOVE her work, and Gwinnie B's beautiful silver work too.

Loretta Grayson's tiny tree and an original Maia rainbow badge made at age 3 :)

random cuttings from packaging and magazines but speak to me still

and of course my trusty little assistant :)

Ok next sewing corner will involve sewing, promise! :)x

Lucky- Creative Tuesday

Elephants are thought of as symbol of luck but it got me thinking as to what context they would actually be regarded as lucky....... if you met one under a ladder, if you saw one cross your path (and it happened to be painted black!), if it was carrying a plank of wood to knock on?

Not so sure if you were sat upon by this mammoth beauty you'd be thanking your lucky stars.....

However...I know I would feel pretty blessed if I was to meet one and it was carrying a heart shaped balloon just for me :)

Come and join in today's Creative Tuesday fun where the lovely Mr Toast has set the topic of "Luck" for this week. X