Swaps

I will be posting two swaps today to my partners as i signed up to be a secret Angel for a couple of ladies who had not received anything from their swap partners, I will post a picture of what i had made as soon as i know they have received them.

I have also signed up for another swap group and that starts today. I have 4 partners and i am looking forward to getting to know them so that i can make appropriate gifts for them. We all enjoy getting prezzies through the post, so much better than a bill!

Bridal Shoes

I thought i might show you the Bridal shoes that my daughter has bought. they are leather, with brown trim and really lovely.

Sorting Out

This is my newly tidied part of my craft storage area.
i have pared down my yarn and fabric, added a couple of things like my sewing machines, and the floor space is clear too.
I have one box that is my current projects box, knitting and sewing and that is it! I have bought a couple of boxes and sorted stuff in the caravan, still in progress, Felting stuff in one box, paints in another, wool coats in a box and cotton fabrics in another. though it is taking much longer than i thought it would in the end i think it would be easier to see what i have.

Almost There...

Day 3 of the Clean Up, and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have got 3 bags of stuff to take to the op shop, all the recycling part is done, now all i have to do is sort what i am keeping into categories and put them into boxes and label them. then dust and vaccuum. I need to go out and buy some plastic boxes. Looking forward to having a bit of space.

For Sale

New bricks for sale.
These are not my bricks, but a neighbours, 2500 bricks, new, has to be picked up from Mill Park Victoria, post code 3082. cost? $500. a real bargain. e-mail me for the phone number if you are interested. home renovators, brickies, D.I.Y etc.

Cleaning

No crafting yesterday, or the day before in fact for a whole week and i won't be doing any for a couple more days yet, busy cleaning. hired a carpet cleaner from the supermarket, hubby and myself went through the whole house room by room washing the carpets, all just a bit damp, hope that it has made it all look fresh, After cleaning up the book case i decided the next job was my wardrobe. so everything came out, all dumped on the bed then the sorting started. the result? 10 black garbage bags of clothes for the op shop. Some brand new with labels on, impulse buying. I don't wear skirts or tops so they were the first to go. Stuff i had from years back and don't fit all gone. The wardrobe now has just a couple of sentimental pieces, but all the rest are what i am and will be wearing, both summer and winter stuff. The bags are taken down to the op shop and it feels good.
The last cleaning out job i have is the craft/sewing stuff. this is by far the biggest job but it will be worth it! then i can get back to crafting as my reward for a job well done.
What started it all is this show, Hoarders and a comment from my daughter when we were going op shopping one day and i saw a jar of buttons and said to her, that is great! and she said, You don't need that mum, you have a lot of buttons already.
I do not want to let it all get that far and i am doing something to fix it now.

Cat of the Day

This is Big Cat. Isn't he adorable? He is posted with permission and he belongs to TinnieGirl, this is her blog. i think he has just the loveliest face, too cute!