PAY IT FORWARD........

So to get myself back into the groove of things i have decided to join in with a PAY IT FORWARD with the Lovely Vanessa from the Clip Cafe.

I would LOVE for some of you to join in so here is how it works:


I promise to send something Handmade to the first 3 people who comment on this post.

To be eligible, you must also post this in your blog, offering the same thing to 3 other people. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 3 people *sometime* in 2011.

It is suggested that if you are playing along you give yourself an approximate *due by* date so the people that signed up aren't waiting terribly long.

I am aiming to give myself approximately 3 months to complete and send my items.....

I would love for you to play along, so get commenting!

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

My Creative Space.....

Its great to be back participating in my creative space for this year.

Today im working on a birthday gift for a friends 2 year old daughter. So my creative space has a little bit of hand-stitching on this pillow.......



and this little guy waiting to be stuffed and then heading off to his new home for lots of cuddles..

More creative spaces HERE.

Thanks for stopping by....

JESS

Happenings...

Has it really been that long since i was here?! I went MIA for a bit there, sorry about that!

The good news is that under Toni's Pink Umbrella, we collectively raised over $99, 000 for the QLD flood relief appeal!!!! What a superb effort!

A big thank you to all those of you who stopped by to support all of the auctions, raffles and crafty peeps that participated and congratulations to KATE who was the winner of my auction! I hope you enjoy your goodies....



Other than that, we were back to school last week with a big grade 2-er!! Really, where does the time go? No tears though, just back to business as usual, and a little one who wishes with all her heart that she was big enough to go to school too!



Though i must admit, if i don't see another piece of contact again for another year, i will be a happy lady!


We also got to put a little face to the growing baby bump at the scan.....



I always think they look a little alien-like in these 3D pictures, but from here on in, baby has been dubbed 'Turtle' after my 3 year old declared "It looks like a turtle, Mum!". The name kind of stuck and since we are yet to know whether it be blue or pink, i guess that's better than 'IT'!


Not much happening on the crafty side, that only thing i have managed to make is a sleeve for my IPAD - and that's in between fighting the kids for it!


But now with Mr. back at school i am hoping to get back into some craftyness! I have some plans brewing for some new products and already i have a few invitation orders to work on so here's a little sneaky peak...




Back soon with a new crafty project which is in the pipeline, which i would love for some of you to join in...

Thanks for stopping by!!

JESS

Auction Update

Well I've just had word from Toni that already this week between the 240 participants holding auctions or raffles for the flood relief appeal, the combined total is already at $45 000! how fabulous is that, and their is still heaps of time to head over to Toni's to see the master list of all bloggers raising money for this cause.



Thanks so much to those who have already made a bid, your support is much appreciated, my auction is still open so head over HERE to visit!

Thanks for stopping by!

Jess

Flood Appeal Auction.... Begins NOW!

Many of you probably already know about the Flood disaster to hit Queensland (and now other states as well). You may also know that Toni from Make It Perfect has done an amazing job organising flood appeal auctions over many crafty blogs. Please visit her blog to see the master list of all the auctions/raffles going on and support these auctions.

The clean up has begun in force and it is so wonderful to see fellow Aussies all lend a helping hand to those who have lost so much. So at this stage, money is what is needed to help all of these people get back on their feet, and EVERY little bit helps. It feel like it is only small, but this is my contribution. You will be bidding for this Clutch and Card Set -



It includes:
1 x Curvy Clutch/Makeup Bag (measures 26 cm x 14 cm)
1 x Zippered Clutch (measures 28cm x 17 cm)
1 x Pack of 10 assorted handmade cards


How this auction will work:
1. Bidding will start at $30 (Australian).
2. You can place a bid by leaving a comment on this blog post with your bid amount and email address. Please make sure that your bid is higher than the previous bidder.
3. Your bid must be in whole dollar increments.
4. This auction is open to everyone, postage is covered by me.
5. The auction begins NOW and will END at midnight on Monday 24th January 2011.
6. At the close of the auction, I will contact the winner (please make sure your bid comment includes your email address). The winner will pay the winning amount directly into the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal and send me proof of payment via email. Once proof of payment has been received, I will post your package to you.
7. Thank you for participating and happy bidding!


Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

Flood Devastation...

The events that have unfolded in Queensland in the last 48hrs have been as devastating as they are unbelievable. In our worst natural disaster in history flood waters engulfs 75% of Queensland. My home town of Brisbane is currently heading towards river peaks that haven't been seen since the tragic 1974 floods.




i am deeply saddened and worried for many friends and family that will be directly affected with their homes being swamped with water. With Friends and family in Toowoomba, Ipswich, Goodna, Jindalee and CBD affected areas, my Grandparents house is currently underwater.



so i would ask that you all can keep in your thoughts and prayers all the people who have been affected by these devastating events.



I came across Toni's blog who is generously organising a flood relief appeal auctions with all money raised going directly to the Queensland Government Flood Relief Appeal.


-all images via google


I will be participating by holding an auction/raffle from my blog starting on Monday with money raised going to the appeal to help affected people after the flood waters recede. So be sure to check back here on the weekend for the Auction items and more details.

Thanks for stopping by

JESS

2010 wrap up and some big news.....

Who can believe that another year is over - just like that! I still feel like i am i fast forward, time is just going by so fast!


Christmas festivities brought the 'BIG' man with lots of fun gifts for the kids, yummy food to indulge in, games to be played and good company to enjoy, catching up with family. I was even totally spoilt by Mr JK, who surprised me with an IPAD for Christmas - i think im hooked!! So i've spent some time uploading some fun Apps, Ebooks (of which i am through 3 books already!) and games - which the kids mastered in no time!



The time before Christmas seemed to get away from me, though i did manage to get a good amount of my gifts handmade (and subsequently forgot to take photos!) but i did manage to squeeze in a last minute Christmas dress for little Miss using the Delilah pattern:





The Christmas - new years week is always busy for us, as we have little Mr's birthday squeezed in there for good measure. Which means more get together's, indulgent food and of course pressies for him!

But he does love it of course - big 7 already!



Mr's choice for a Pirate cake!


Thankfully in amongst the rain we managed to get just about the only fine and sunny day of the week, perfect for a bit of Slip-and-Sliding!




So needless to say that by the time we get to the end of the week, the welcoming of the new years is a quiet affair! 2010 was a pretty good year for us and here is a quick wrap up of some projects i finished throughout the year:



Some of my crafty goals for 2011 including - learning to quilt and making a single bed quilt for each of the kids (I love to sew but don't actually know how to quilt), complete some of my unfinished projects that a piling up, decorate the kids room and making all gifts for this year handmade (including Christmas which i will definitely start sewing earlier!)


I'm not really one to make New Year's resolutions on account that i usually fail to stick to them! So i usually just have a few goals that i like to work towards for 2011. I am looking forward to a year full of new projects, new adventures, new memories and new beginnings. Our exciting news is that 2011 will bring the arrival of our 3rd baby in June!!!

Hence my absence around here and the lack of posts - you forget just how utterly exhausting that first trimester is! So this years projects will no doubt including a lot of baby and nursery sewing, watch this space!

Well done if you've made it this far, a big post i know. Wishing you all a fabulous new year, full of new endeavors and exciting possibilities!!

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS