KCWC Day 4

Manged to squeeze in a little project for the littlest miss - couldn't go past this pattern for ruffled bloomers!

I found the leg holes tough to get right, but practice makes perfect i guess!


Sitting down tonight to thread in the elastic and cut out some pieces out to sew, sew, sew tomorrow!

JESS

KCWC day 3

4 years ago today we welcomed our this little princess into the world



Its amazing how time flies


She's still every bit a princess. Happy birthday princess!

Sitting down now after birthday festivities to do some sewing - these are the other skirts from yesterday...




Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

KCWC Day 2

Day 2 of Kids clothing week challenge, so im busy sewing, sewing, sewing

Here's the first of the summer skirts from last night

Stay tuned for more to come!

JESS

KCWC 2011

the warmer weather is well and truly here in sunny Queensland and you know what that means: spring sewing! With summer fast approaching and kindy on the horizon for little miss, i have decided to join the sew-a-long kids clothing week challenge going on at Elsie Marley..

So you basically just commit to sewing a hour a day of clothing for the kids. My almost-four-year-old has very definite ideas about what she wants to wear and im always hard pressed to get her in anything but skirts and dresses, so this is what i am aiming at.

We took ourselves off to the fabric shop today so she could choose her own fabric and after a little negotiation (hot pink sequins anyone?!) this is what she picked...



So with the kiddies tucked up in bed, im sitting down to sew for an hour..... or two!

Check back here during the week for the end results...

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

My Creative Space.....

Yet another week flown by and still only managing to blog - just where does the time go?

just sneaking in with my creative space this week...

A certain little miss is having a birthday next week, so i have been working on some little projects as party favors instead of the traditional 'party bags'

and what more could little girls want than their own pint sized sparkly mermaiden?!







These little ones will be finding new homes with our party guests! The pattern is from this sweet book which is a little gem - definitely a must have for any avid softie makers! Now to make something for the boys...

Hope your all having a wonderfully creative day!

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

market to market

The sewing machine has been running hot, gearing up for my first ever market TONIGHT at the St Peters Ladies Expo!

If you live on Brisbane's southside, i'd love for you to stop by and see me all the details can be found HERE.

I did a mock set up in the middle of our lounge room yesterday to get the right look, So here's a quick sneaky peak.. love to know your thoughts!











This little one is helping with promotion... hehe



My lovely sister in law and this little one...


(just can't resist!) will be there to give me a hand. Fingers crossed all goes well and if you come for a look, remember to stop by and say hi!

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

My Creative Space.....

Wow, has it really been so long since i was here? You forget how much time a newborn takes up - and how fast the time flies! Can you believe she is 11 weeks already?!!

Neither can she!

busy busy here getting ready for my first ever market - Don't ask me what i was thinking booking myself in for a market just 3 months after having bub.

Never the less, i have been sewing, sewing, sewing every chance i get so in my creative space this week im embarrassed to say that this is the state of my craft desk...


I've never been much good at sticking to just one project at a time so in the midst of making headbands, hairclips, earrings and various other bits for the market i also decided to start a crocheted cot blanket for the little one - so sitting in front of the TV of a night i am working on making 30 of these...


But the major project i am undertaking today is finishing off these super chic clutches for the market


Which will be ones like this one..

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to visit the home of our creative spaces!

JESS

My Creative Space.....

back with my creative space this week

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting this lovely lady last week, the queen of chenille herself! i was lucky enough to snap up a bargain in her clear out sale to complete this project that has been on my 'to do' list since we knew we were having another bub.



This is Audrey, she is our new companion for baby Kate (though just quietly, i think she may have to fight her sister for her!) So this one is for you, Selina!





Be sure to stop by and visit many wonderfully creative people.

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

My Creative Space.....

sorry i've been MIA for the last few weeks, we've been busy with this little one...



getting in all our kisses and cuddles....


i finally managed to get out the sewing machine this week and get started on some new clutches

My handmade heaven space is in desperate need of a restock and i have some markets on the horizon that i am stock piling for - the opportunities to sew are few and far between at the moment so im making the most of my sewing time!



So my creative space is looking like this...

Which will eventually be these...


Hope your all having a wonderfully creative day. Be sure to stop by the home of our creative spaces.

Thanks for stopping by!!

JESS

My Creative Space.....

Just playing around in my creative space this week. It was my birthday on Tuesday and i was super spoilt and excited to get this new baby - a bit of a step up from the old compact point and shoot (though i did serve me well!)


And after bubs in born i have been booked into a photography course as the other part of my pressie! EEEK can't wait!! Look out, now i have this NO ONE is safe and the kids will be the ones to have 100 thousand piccies taken of them - and just wait till bubs is here! I'll have baby photos coming out of my ears.

But for now its just a bit of crafting going on. I ordered these delicious new fabrics to make some baby stuff, namely the all important nappy bag.



so here is a little sneaky peek at it which i am working on....


Hopefully ill be bringing you the finished bag soon so stay tuned! be sure to visit other my creative spaces.

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

Brooch Swap Sneak peak

In amongst all the excitement of the giveaway day, i have been pushing along with several other projects, including several swaps that i have signed myself up for!

There nothing like looming deadlines to get myself into gear - Baby due in 4 weeks people! Where did that time go?! The brooch swap deadline also falls about that time and susie has kindly set up a linky to share our works in progress.



So here is my brooch progress still in various stages of construction. Lets hope it turns out like i am imagining...... unlike the nappy bag saga - but that is a story for another day!

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

Giveaway winners!

Thank you to all those who stopped by from the Sew Mama Sew giveaway day - Wow i was so overwhelmed by all of the 418 lovely comments, not to mention new followers and facebook likers! THANK YOU, i hope to stop by and visit you all in the coming weeks.



So to announce the winners i stopped by random.org. The lucky winner of the clutch is


Congratulations Eleanor - the clutch is coming your way!!


And for the two vintage sewing kits



GEMMAJOY a fellow Brisbanite! and finally Carli



Congrats to the lucky winners, emails are on their way and your goodies will be in the post!

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

Giveway Day!!!!

**** Comments are now closed, thanks to all those who entered and good luck! i will be posting the winner here very soon!****

Well its that time of year again and once again this year i am excited to be hosting a giveaway as part of Sew Mama Sew giveaway day!

So these are the goodies up for grabs

One lucky main winner will win this funky clutch made with lovely Heather Bailey fabric....
(Keyka Lou Pattern)






and then for TWO runners up i have two of these vintage sewing kits to giveaway.

They include 6 x vintage sheet fat quarters, a large doiley and a embroidered napkin to make something fabulous with.


The house keeping:

• To enter all you have to do is leave a comment on this post and/or become a follower of this blog , please be sure to leave a email address in which to contact you!

• For an extra entry you can 'like' JK Creations on facebook here.
• International entrants welcome
• The giveaway will close on May 25 (USA Eastern time) which is May 26 for Aussie readers.
• Winner will be chosen randomly and announced here on Thursday 28th May.
  

Be sure to join in the fun and visit the Sew Mama Sew blog to see all the other generous hosts!
So get commenting and GOODLUCK!

Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

We have a winner!

Ok so i need to announce the winner of my 100th post giveaway!!

So with the help of one little miss (and our dog Jaffa supervising!)to draw the lucky winner...




CUE DRUM ROLL PLEASE..............................



Congrats to Tina from Georgie Girl!! I hope you have lots of chocolate chip cookies and warm hugs ready because Laurel is heading to your place!

Thanks to all those who entered, if you check back here soon i may just have another surprise in the works!


Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

My Creative Space..... and a celebration

In go slow mode with my creative space this week - feeling all the aches and pains of the last 7 weeks of pregnancy. Though on the whole, it has gone fast and i am fast running out of time to finish my baby sewing - still some swaddles, a special 1st softie and that all important nappy bag to make!

I managed some sewing time earlier this week and made a start on these clutches, so today im just doing the last hand sewing and finishing touches on these. Don't forget to visit Kirsty for more creative spaces.


Some are for the shop, the others will make up some Mother's Day gifts....




In some exciting news, i have almost reached a milestone here on my little blog -

My next post will be my 100th POST and to celebrate i will be having a giveaway so stay tuned for that in the coming days!!


Thanks for stopping by!

JESS

My Creative Space.....

Well the Easter break is over and its back to reality - back to school drop offs, bookwork, swimming, soccer, never-ending housework and LOTS and LOTS of camp washing. We had a wonderful break, the Easter bunny managed to find us in the middle of the bush! This is the view front our tent....

It was so beautifully relaxing and quiet out in the country, that it has us dreaming of escaping the suburban lifestyle for a tree-change to the country. Swap the city lights for green pastures, animals and country breeze? It's something that we've discussed but would we ever actually be brave enough to do? I don't know.... I'd love to hear your experiences



Anyway, I'm easing back into my creative space today and finishing off the last of these coffee cozies for the Mother's Day stall for school. Shop is open for business again here



Thanks for stopping by!

JESS