Busy Busy

Well I have successfully been neglecting my Blog for the past few months! I have been very busy being a part of the exciting new local markets here in Wagga, the Muddi Boutique Markets. The first market last month was a HUGE success and now I am very busy preparing for next weeks markets on Saturday 13th November at the Wagga Showground. Here are some pics taken by the very talented Jodi at JLB Photography, and one of my own.

Wordless Wednesday

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At my house...

...it was Damper Day (with out the damper) on the farm. The men built a fire to get some coals as we prepared some yummy Lamb Shanks in Red Wine in the camp ovens. This will probably be our last Damper Day for the season as the warmer Spring weather will soon be approaching.

Damper Day has been an ongoing tradition on my partners family farm since he was a child, and there are always may stories told about the children swimming in the creek in the middle of winter with their 'puddle suits' on and chickens exploding in the camp ovens. Damper use to be made and everyone would search the area for the perfect stick to mould the damper over and cook on the open fire, butter and golden syrup would be drizzled into the hole left by the stick when it was cooked...yum.

This Damper Day was extra special because it was my Nephew Harry's first day on the farm. Although he is only 7 months old I'm sure he enjoyed the fresh country air, exploring nature and lots of attention from the family!

We saw a poor little Lamb on the other side of the creek that had been separated from it's mother. The boys went over on the 4 wheeler to pick it up and take it back to the mob to try to re-connect it with it's mother, this is sometimes a hard task as some Sheep reject their young. Before taking the Lamb back to the mob the boys brought it over for Harry to have his first encounter with a Lamb, very cute! We also realised this lamb was only new born that day!

Whats happening at your house? Pop on over to Lou's Blog and join in the fun!

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Little Ribbons Stamp

I was very excited yesterday when I got home and found a little package from America in the post! It was my custom made stamp from Etsy seller Love to Create Stamps. I purchased this stamp to make my own swing tags for my products and also to stamp my brown paper bags ready for markets. I searched Etsy and found some great options but couldn't go past the classic wooden stamp over the more modern self inking stamp. Here are some pics of the end result, I LOVE it!

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Madeit Monday

This week I have been browsing the net to get my hands on some beautiful Japanese linen fabrics. These fabrics are all so fantastic I am having trouble deciding which ones to buy. So as I sit and brows the Internet looking for linen and wondering what Madeit finds I can feature this week I thought I would search 'linen' on Madeit and I'm glad I did. Here are just a few on my favorites...

Doily Dress by Little People Clothing

Fabric Greeting Card by Here We Go Loopy Lou

'T is for Towel' tea towel by Myrtle and Eunice

African Safari Shoes by Little Chillies

French Script in Cloud Journal byThe Rabit and the Duck

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Madeit Monday

I have always had an interest in photography and used to enjoy printing my own photos in the dark room at school. I have been left my brothers digital SLR camera that he bought only months before he got sick, so now I am attempting to remember all those things I learnt in school many years ago and learn the art of photography again. I have been browsing the web, looking at blogs and finding some beautiful sources of inspiration. Here are some beautiful pics I have found on Madeit, perhaps one day I will be able to take photos that are good enough to sell on Madeit...

Marbled Roses by Sandra Darling

Pink Parasol by Monique Barber Photography

Chinaman's Beach by Monique Barber Photography

In the Field by Inaninstant

Lace #2 by Tracy Edgar Fotografie

This time last year...

What fun I was having! We were on our way home from a month long camping and 4WD adventure to Darwin and back...Steve wasn't sick...and life was great, seems like a life time ago now. We have been reflecting back on our photos over the past month and it seems a new adventure to The Cape is now on the cards for 2012.

Etsy Treasury

I have been wanting to make an Etsy Treasury for some time now but could never think of anything very inspiring as a theme. Then I was browsing my favourites list and reflecting on all the things I had 'hearted' as potential gifts for my brother Steve, and it hit me, a treasury inspired by the 'radness' that was Steve. So here is a link to the treasury I made, I think Steve would have liked it.

 Scuba Steve Etsy Treasury

A Eulogy for my Brother xx

They say only the good die young, and nothing could be truer than in the case of Steve. We were always proud to call Steve our brother, he meant so much to each of us, all in our own special and unique ways. We remember fishing trips, Bathurst adventures, fun gigs and festivals, family celebrations, discussions about music, movies and photography and endless I.T advice, but this does little to sum Steve up.

Our brother had such an amazing character. He had a crazy sense of humour that went with his cheeky smile, a unique and ever changing style and an amazing passion for music. Steve was thoughtful and generous and always a child at heart, this was well reflected in his doting admiration for his new nephew Harry, who was always able to put a smile on Steve’s face even in his last days. He was such a kind and loyal friend and touched the hearts of even those he only knew for a little while.

Steve was a pretty quiet guy most of the time. He enjoyed playing his guitar and spent endless hours on his computer, but he could also be the life and sole of any party, bringing a smile to the face of those around him with his unique sense of humour and quiet charm. He always knew how to make his own fun, turning every day into an adventure.

Courageous and brave are two words that can be used to describe Steve. This was shown to us all in the last 11 months as Steve fought his battle with Cancer. Steve was always positive about this and was forever making jokes, finding humour on the net, and reassuring everyone that all would be ok. Steve was always more concerned about how others felt than himself.

Steve always joked that he was the last to be told about anything in our family, but this time Steve, you are the first to know. Enjoy your endless gig in the sky, know you were truly loved, will be always missed and never forgotten. xxx

Medulloblastoma

I have been having a little break from sewing and my little online shops as my little brother (28) fights a brave battle with Cancer. Medulloblastoma is a rare form of brain cancer and is mostly found in children. We found out about his cancer in August 2009, his tumor was removed and he has been having radiation and chemotherapy, however 4 weeks ago he had a scheduled scan and found the tumor had returned. Steve underwent brain surgery for the second time and they removed as much tumor as possible, but his recovery from this surgery will be a much harder battle. We travel to Sydney as much as possible to spend time with Steve and my mum who has been caring for him for the last 10 months. We hope for a cure and know he has the best possible doctors in the country. Love you Steve xxx

Jurassic Terrarium

The Preschool Teacher in my just loves this Jurassic Terrarium by Terradctl. My preschoolers are very interested in Dinosaurs at the moment and we have been creating our own little Dinosaur environments. What a great gift this would be for a little one!!

Jurrasic Terrarium by Terradctl

Winter Delights

With the arrival of these beautiful crisp Autum days and Winter just around the corner I decided to go in search of some Madeit delights using the search word 'winter'. There are so many wonderfull things in the Madeit store and here are just a few...

I just love this photo! Little Black Bear hat by Funky Hooker

Recycled Wool Necklace scarf by Gaye Abandon

Lavender Heat Pack by Vintage Chenille

Herringbone Clutch by Little Ribbons (yes I had to add one of my own in)

Girls Tutu by Cha Cha Rose

Babushka Love from Madeit

I have just added a sweet Babushka singlet to my Madeit shop and thought I would share with everyone some Babushka Love from Madeit. There is so many beautifully handmade items to choose from! Here are a few...

Babushka Love Singlet by Little Ribbons

Babushka Mother & Baby by Frangipani Lane

Sunnies/Specs Pouch by The Curlypops Shop

Babushka Birth Announcement by Always Invited

Button Necklace by Buttons by Lou Lou

Schoolhouse Tunic

My new project is going to be this Schoolhouse tunic by Sew Liberated. I am waiting patiently for it to come in the mail! This will be a challenge for me, I have not made any 'adult' clothes yet besides some wrap skirts. I am very excited to try it as it is a style I am sure to wear. Watch this space and I will add some pics when I finish it.

Very First Post

The scary first post... I'm new to blogging and hope i will pick it up pretty quick. Think I'll start with a picture of the clutches I make and sell on www.madeit.com.au/littleribbons and http://www.lisaslittleribbons.etsy.com/ I love to sew and have been trying out a few other crafty projects as well.