Monthly Archives: February 2011

Baby Wipes Tie Dye Experiment

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

So after helping me with my Agave dyeing experiment, DS and I decided to use up our glasses of different coloured Dylon dyes. DS wanted to dye one of his T-shirts with the dark green, so we added more water, … Continue reading →

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More Rainbows! Dyeing Didymos Agave

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

Today DS and I decided to carry out an experiment dyeing scraps of a Didymos Double-Faced 50% Linen Agave wrap different colours using Dylon Hand and Machine Dyes.  Let the experimenting begin! We mixed up glasses full of dye in … Continue reading →

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Custom Applique Manduca SSC

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

When we needed a ‘proper’ baby carrier for DH and I to easily use on holiday last year, I bought a Manduca.  This is an ‘SSC’ (Semi-Structured Carrier) that buckles on in various positions and has a nice, wide comfy … Continue reading →

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Birthday Treats and Shape Sorter 1st Birthday Cake!

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

So DD’s 1st birthday sprung up and caught me by surprise!  I was so engrossed in finishing her Frankenbook that I totally forgot that we’d invited our families over for tea (on the day that meant 11 adults, 5 year … Continue reading →

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Mmmm Cookies!

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

So last weekend we got new neighbours   And DH and I decided to welcome them by baking cookies.  We made our regular recipe for peanut and raisin cookies, but then decided it’d be nice to have a mix so … Continue reading →

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I’m trying to design a wrap conversion… or 2

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

[Typical! This page isn't quite finished yet...] I’ve been thinking that I need a lightweight, convenient carrier for the summer and that’s less awkward looking than a size 6 wrap.  I love long wraps for lengthy carrying, but feel very … Continue reading →

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Japanese Themed 3-Panel Cake

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

Just to show the idea really, but thought I’d post a picture of a cake that my sisters and I designed, made and decorated for our Mum’s 60th birthday party in 2009.  Mum loves Japanese themed designs and has always … Continue reading →

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Facepainting: Bat and Sunflower

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

So one sunny day in 2009, DS and I decided to be silly, and this is what we ended up with: To paint a bat face: First use a medium sized brush to paint the outline of the wings, head, … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pouch Sling

Posted on February 7, 2011 by

[Ooops!  I haven't finished this page yet...please check back later!] The first baby carrier I made was a pouch sling.  I mostly used this when DD was very small, up to about 6 months.  After that I’ve been using wraps … Continue reading →

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Facepainting: Skeleton and Magic Cat Monster

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

So one day, about 2 years ago, DS and I were home alone and decided to get out the face paints.  Here’s how I made my angelically round-faced 3 year old look like a spooky skeleton, and since I had … Continue reading →

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