Post 549............

Woweee can you believe my next post will be number 550!!!!

I haven't actually been taking much notice of the post count as I haven't really been in a fabulous blogging state of mind of late. Post 550 I think will need to be a celebration of the milestone and incorporate a giveaway. This is all timing itself very well as we are heading off to Tokyo tomorrow for 5 days and I will be able to pick up some goodies for the prize. Yipee!!! Maybe there might be something for the sewers, something for the Blythe gals that read or maybe just something very randomn and cute that can always be found in Tokyo.

Come back after the 21st and see what is on offer!

My first Kagu.........

I had a request from somebody here to make a Kagu. It is a ground dwelling, flightless bird found only here and in Papua New Guinea. The bird is normally a grey colour but there also was a request to use a New Caledonia tea towels as the fabric. 

Now I have never made a bird softie before and certainly not one that had to ressemble something so unique but I don't think I did to badly. I tried to make it with it's plume up as often they run around with their feathers close to their bodies. They are much more interesting when they stand to attention!!

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Yesterday was my special day and I had a lovely lunch put on for me by my good friend Kris. There was 6 of us sitting around a lovely table with champagne, good food and scrumptious birthday cake. Time was spent nattering about all the things we natter about. This was funny!! It was a fab day and I am most appreciative to have such lovely friends to spend these special times with.

Thanks again ladies!!

Lunch on the beach..............

Wednesday is a half day for us here school finishes at 10.45am. Yep that is right 10.45am!There is no rush to get the kids back after lunch so we decided we would go to the local snack and have a leisurely lunch on the beach. Hamburgers, panini's & frite were on todays lunch menu. The weather wasn't so great but you can't have everything.

 

After our little outing I do have a tid-bit of info for you. Anywhere in the world you can sit and eat frite and the seagulls will find you. Obviously the world population of seagulls love a frite!!!

Pay it forward 2011...........

I did this a couple of years back and found another one going around on flickr. It is the same deal as last time but this time it is 5 recipients!! If anyone is interested leave a comment and I will be in touch. 

Anyway this is my gift I received from Mandy. Isn't he the cutest bear you have seen!! She has an Etsy shop & flickr where you can see many of her handmade bears and her extensive collection of Blythe dolls.

PAY IT FORWARD FOR 2011. Read below...........
Pay It Forward

Pay it Forward 2011: As an arty type I promise to send something handmade to the first 5 people who leave a comment here. They must in turn post this & send something they make to the first 5 people who comment on their status. *Rules: it must be handmade by you & it must be sent to your 5 people sometime in 2011.

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I am excited to participate and look forward to deciding what to make-glad I have the whole year:o)

choc balls & slices the things french people don't know about..........

That's right the French aren't very wise when it comes to a slice. We had the kids birthday party a few weeks back and I made choc balls, mars bar & lemon slice. Oh and butterfly cupckes!! All good things Australian( well I think they are Australian). The French kids loved them all and one of the mums that hung around for the party was very intrigued by the whole slice thing. She loved them also but just wasn't sure what they were all about, wouldn't a tarte tartin or tarte aux framboises suffice. Oh no I said we Aussies love our slice!! Anyway I made some today for her daughters birthday, some extras left for us to eat over the next couple of days too!!

What is a slice that you love that I can make for the Frenchies nexttime???

Short sharp visit today!! 

Rainbows seem to be the flavour of the month here probably because we are having so much rain we are seeing lots of them when it decides to clear alittle. Some time for rainbow inspired crochet when it is raining too.

What are you seeing around your part of town????