Getting ready to party!

I am 30 next week! In 5 days actually! 30 seems so much older than 29. It is that 3 at the beginning that I can’t get over! I know it really isn’t that old but I feel like I only just came out of my teens!

Instead of worrying about that ‘3’ I have decided that I am going to PARTY! Celebrate my 30 years and all the blessings that they have brought.

I am having a 1950’s wonderland tea party. Sounds a bit all over the place doesn’t it? Well that is because I couldn’t work out how to describe it! I wanted pretty teacups and pretty food but also some fun and quirky touches. I didn’t want it too formal, I wanted it fun! I am going to be setting up a photo booth with fun props and we will have fun 1950’s music.

I bought myself a dress from ModCloth but unfortunately it is too small so I will be sending it back and sewing one instead. I am actually quite excited about getting the sewing machine out…it has been a while!

I will be using Simplicity 2444 and some navy polka dot fabric.

Source: simplicity.com via Meika on Pinterest

I was inspired by this dress

Source: sewweekly.com via Meika on Pinterest

and this one too.

Source: burdastyle.com via Meika on Pinterest

I think I might drop the bow and make a belt using one of these plastic buckles

…probably white…but that orange does look great too!

Win a $750 Fuel Card

Ok so I hope I have your attention. Yes you can win a fuel card BUT what I really wanted to ask you …ok beg you to do is to vote for my friend Bianca.

She was one of 12 selected to test drive a 2012 Ford Focus and whoever gets the most votes over 4 weeks gets to keep their car! Bianca has done so well especially considering the guy coming first is (or so I have heard) in marketing. She is coming second and there is quite a gap to close but she isn’t giving up yet!

Every vote goes into the draw to win a fuel card worth $750 so not only are you helping Bianca out but you could win something too. It is one vote per day so if you remember pop on again tomorrow and vote too. It only takes about 30 seconds and I will be very grateful and I am sure Bianca will be especially grateful!

Dear Blog

Sorry for neglecting you. Thankyou for understanding that sometimes I just don’t have the time to spend with you. For understanding that my kids and my husband come first and that although I love blogging I love knitting and sewing even more. I think of you often when I am sewing, knitting, taking photos and at other times too. Thanks for letting me use you when I want to and leave you when I don’t. I make no promises as to when we will be together again but just know that I want to.

KCWC – Days 3-5

I actually finished something! I know it would be so much faster if I only worked on one item at a time but I have been working on 3 so each has been getting a little done on it each night. Day 5 I did not sew. My husband was away and I was sulking and instead of sewing I ate Milo out of the tin! I am sure I would have felt a lot better about my evening if I had sewn instead! I have grand plans for tonight so hopefully I can get these kids into bed early and get a lot done!

These are for a lovely friend…actually they are for her little boy Eli. They will be in the post on Monday Tanya! Hope you like them.

Ballet Lessons

I don’t think there is anything that could be cuter that 15 little 3-5 years olds running around in leotards and tutus (pink of course!). That has been my Saturday mornings for the last couple of months. My two are finally joining in properly and now love they weekly dace lesson. I just couldn’t help but share a couple of photos I took of them last week before their lessons!

If you like their gorgeous skirts then head over to the Princess Boo Facebook page. There is 30% off all pre-orders of Pettiskirts, BabyLegs and Baby Bella Maya…but this offer ends tonight! 

Due to Blogger problems the sale has now ended BUT all my blog readers will have the offer extended to Monday morning so just mention the blog and you can still get the discount!

KCWC – days 1 & 2

I feel like a bit of a fraud as I did the first two days in one and now I don’t have any photos for you! I haven’t finished anything yet but I do have 3 pairs of BBB Pants almost finished and I was out all of today and as I hate taking night time photos and it is nearly dark here already I have taken none.

BUT I do have something else to share. I finished knitting this jacket for Eve last week and finally got the buttons sewn on over the weekend. It was part of the Budding Designers Downunder KAL and is the Young Einstein Jacket. I did want it to have a hood but I didn’t have enough yarn. Speaking of the yarn it is Celia’s Basket Comfort 8 and it is gorgeous to knit with!

   

Oh and I can’t forget the hat! It is Elliot’s Beanie. This was my compromise when i didn’t have enough for a hood!

I will finish those pants off tonight and then I might cut a skirt for Isla. I am thinking  of a  Girly Pleated Skirt by Heidi and Finn, maybe in denim to go with everything! I love the little pleats! SO cute!

KCWC

One hour a day for 7 days…I am starting a day late so I have 2 hours to do today. I already had plans to sew this week and it is more fun to do it with others!

Today – BBB Pants!