and never blogged again... and you never heard from me again....
Would you notice?
Would you even for a moment consider that the reason I disappeared was because I had run away, giggling with gay abandon, clutching all the delicious goodies that have arrived over the last few weeks that I am supposed to auction for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal?
All I can say is that the last minute goodies that arrived on my doorstep this morning were FABULOUS!!!!! Dolls, softies, bags, and more......
But I'm a goodie two shoes when it comes to good causes so I might be persuaded to sell all of this divine craftwork.... just perhaps....
Watch this space tomorrow evening. I'll list links to all the auctions.
Maybe. :)
Thursday, 5 March 2009
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
A smile for your day
I found this short film on youtube this morning and it has totally made my day.
Take a short while and watch it. I can guarantee it will make you smile too. :)
Take a short while and watch it. I can guarantee it will make you smile too. :)
Have a fantastic week!!
Sunday, 1 March 2009
A bit of this and that
The Silly Gilly emporium has been busy this week. I thought I might do a post combining all the activity into one.
New stock has now been uploaded to the Silly Gilly store. I've popped a few photos of the new items below.
I'm also a sponsor for the Great Down Under Nappy Hunt for the third year in a row. Being a sponsor means I donate a prize for the hunt and I have created a little mini-hunt on my Silly Gilly site. Anyone can go through the sponsor websites doing lots of mini-hunts and searching for clues to find the Nappy Hunt icon. Once you find enough icons you are in the running for lots of delicious prizes, including toys, cloth nappies, kids sunglasses, nappy covers, kids trikes... all sorts of wonderful things for children and parents. Have a look at how you can be in the running for all the prizes here. And here is a pic of the item I have donated for the Hunt - a Steiner inspired baby toy.
The auctions I am organising with all the fantastic donations with 100% of the profit going to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal is coming up this Friday 7th March. I will be posting all the links and photos here on the blog. If you are thinking of donating an item to auction, there is still time!! Contact me and I can fill you in on the details.
The market yesterday was quiet but the morning out in the beautiful sunshine made it all worth while. It also led to a couple of leads about other markets so that is a bonus!
Have a lovely Sunday everyone and keep saving your pennies to bid on all the gorgeous things that will be available Friday!!
New stock has now been uploaded to the Silly Gilly store. I've popped a few photos of the new items below.
I'm also a sponsor for the Great Down Under Nappy Hunt for the third year in a row. Being a sponsor means I donate a prize for the hunt and I have created a little mini-hunt on my Silly Gilly site. Anyone can go through the sponsor websites doing lots of mini-hunts and searching for clues to find the Nappy Hunt icon. Once you find enough icons you are in the running for lots of delicious prizes, including toys, cloth nappies, kids sunglasses, nappy covers, kids trikes... all sorts of wonderful things for children and parents. Have a look at how you can be in the running for all the prizes here. And here is a pic of the item I have donated for the Hunt - a Steiner inspired baby toy.
The auctions I am organising with all the fantastic donations with 100% of the profit going to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal is coming up this Friday 7th March. I will be posting all the links and photos here on the blog. If you are thinking of donating an item to auction, there is still time!! Contact me and I can fill you in on the details.
The market yesterday was quiet but the morning out in the beautiful sunshine made it all worth while. It also led to a couple of leads about other markets so that is a bonus!
Have a lovely Sunday everyone and keep saving your pennies to bid on all the gorgeous things that will be available Friday!!
Friday, 27 February 2009
Off to market
Tomorrow I'm off to market again to share a stall with my Red Ted pal Kate. This time we are off to Fullarton Plant and Craft Market, on the corner of Fullarton Rd & Fisher St, Fullarton, SA. Kate and I shared a stall last year at the fabulous Prospect Food and Wine Affair. It was so nice to meet customers in person and I'm looking forward to meeting some new customers tomorrow.
And continuing the red theme, I've been busy sewing again and have come up with a few new items for the Silly Gilly store. One of them is a sunhat called Rosy Retro. It's a lovely deep-brimmed hat which is quite adjustable using the ties at the back. Made from fab retro styled cotton. Perfect for any 2 - 4 year old.
Off now to take more photos of new aprons and bags I've been creating! Have a fab Friday everyone!!
And continuing the red theme, I've been busy sewing again and have come up with a few new items for the Silly Gilly store. One of them is a sunhat called Rosy Retro. It's a lovely deep-brimmed hat which is quite adjustable using the ties at the back. Made from fab retro styled cotton. Perfect for any 2 - 4 year old.
Off now to take more photos of new aprons and bags I've been creating! Have a fab Friday everyone!!
Friday, 20 February 2009
More goodies to drool over
The postie was saved from eye-boggling views this time, as these new donations for the Bushfire Appeal were left on my door step.
Firstly, we have a groovy Owlie brooch from the talented Liz of Lino Forest. He is made entirely from vintage lino and old buttons. I'm a Betty Jo brooch owner and constantly get complimented on it so that's a personal recommendation!
Secondly, there is another fabulous bag from Cass of Snailblazer. This bag is a little larger than the others she has donated. It would make, to quote Cass, a fantastic nappy or uni bag with three large internal pockets, magnetic closure and a long strap.
Coming next is three sweet little girls that Kathryn of Our Shabby Cottage calls Bag of Mischief - Katya. Aren't they just so sweet!? The matryoshka dolls come with their own coordinating draw string bag, perfect to tote them around or use as gift packaging.
Firstly, we have a groovy Owlie brooch from the talented Liz of Lino Forest. He is made entirely from vintage lino and old buttons. I'm a Betty Jo brooch owner and constantly get complimented on it so that's a personal recommendation!
Secondly, there is another fabulous bag from Cass of Snailblazer. This bag is a little larger than the others she has donated. It would make, to quote Cass, a fantastic nappy or uni bag with three large internal pockets, magnetic closure and a long strap.
Coming next is three sweet little girls that Kathryn of Our Shabby Cottage calls Bag of Mischief - Katya. Aren't they just so sweet!? The matryoshka dolls come with their own coordinating draw string bag, perfect to tote them around or use as gift packaging.
And last, but not least, is this magnificent quilt generously donated by Emma of Ballarat Patchwork. This quilt has been designed and machine pieced by Emma and machine quilted by Elizabeth Zabinski of The Quiltworks in Ballarat. Isn't it just amazing??!!
I've had contact from people all over the world, not just here in Australia but from the UK, the USA and Norway, wanting to donate items for the auction. The generosity of crafters truly warms the little cockles of my heart.
I'm really looking forward to March 6th when I can list all these gorgeous items on Ebay and have them bid upon by you all!
I've had contact from people all over the world, not just here in Australia but from the UK, the USA and Norway, wanting to donate items for the auction. The generosity of crafters truly warms the little cockles of my heart.
I'm really looking forward to March 6th when I can list all these gorgeous items on Ebay and have them bid upon by you all!
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
You generous souls, you!!!
I've been feeling like my letterbox has forgotten it's not Xmas at the moment. All these wonderful parcels have been arriving, full of love and help for the Victorian Bushfire victims.
Also, the poor postie has had a few eye-boggling scares as I answer the door to receive the parcels sometimes.... me in my pj's, once in only a towel...... Shme, I've given birth. I have no shame!!
Here are more photos for you to drool over and start saving your dollars to buy!
First up we have a gorgeous t-shirt appliqued by the crafty Kate of Red Ted. Don't you just love the orange and pink together!? Don't often see that fab colour combo together.
Third, we have three amazing kids totes handmade by Cass of Snailblazer fame. These S-Cargos are kid size totes, designed to be worn across the body of a child or slung over the shoulder of an adult. And she's used some of my favourite fabrics!
Last, but absolutely not least, I received the other day this heavy little parcel. Wondering what it might be, I opened it up to find these amazing creations. No-blog-Norma has donated these Kokeshi dolls for the auction. They are handmade by her husband Bob, crafted from Camphor Laurel wood. The smell of these cuties is just divine!!
So as you can see, there are some uber talented people out there who are also generous souls, kind enough to forward their wares to auction for such a worthy cause. The 2009 Victorian Bushfires are still burning. The aftermath is still only in its infancy. Just because the media has gone onto other topics doesn't mean the pain has eased. It's only just beginning for these poor victims.
Don't think it's too late to donate, you crafty people out there. If you feel like donating something, just drop me a line and I'll forward you the details.
And get your dollars ready for Friday 6th March, when the auction starts!!
Also, the poor postie has had a few eye-boggling scares as I answer the door to receive the parcels sometimes.... me in my pj's, once in only a towel...... Shme, I've given birth. I have no shame!!
Here are more photos for you to drool over and start saving your dollars to buy!
First up we have a gorgeous t-shirt appliqued by the crafty Kate of Red Ted. Don't you just love the orange and pink together!? Don't often see that fab colour combo together.
Next, my very talented mother-in-law no-blog-Robyn has donated this sweet handmade bag that she has sewn and embroidered. It's the perfect size for a embroidery project on the go or a quick dash out for a coffee.
Third, we have three amazing kids totes handmade by Cass of Snailblazer fame. These S-Cargos are kid size totes, designed to be worn across the body of a child or slung over the shoulder of an adult. And she's used some of my favourite fabrics!
Last, but absolutely not least, I received the other day this heavy little parcel. Wondering what it might be, I opened it up to find these amazing creations. No-blog-Norma has donated these Kokeshi dolls for the auction. They are handmade by her husband Bob, crafted from Camphor Laurel wood. The smell of these cuties is just divine!!
So as you can see, there are some uber talented people out there who are also generous souls, kind enough to forward their wares to auction for such a worthy cause. The 2009 Victorian Bushfires are still burning. The aftermath is still only in its infancy. Just because the media has gone onto other topics doesn't mean the pain has eased. It's only just beginning for these poor victims.
Don't think it's too late to donate, you crafty people out there. If you feel like donating something, just drop me a line and I'll forward you the details.
And get your dollars ready for Friday 6th March, when the auction starts!!
Monday, 16 February 2009
My secret food shame...
I'm joining in on a little Eye Spy game this week after seeing it over on Jhoanna's blog.
Just Needs Salt suggested this week's theme.
Just Needs Salt suggested this week's theme.
I am an absolute mad woman for the four items above.
1 - Cadbury Caramel Eggs. They come out quite a while before Easter. I am very grateful for that.
2 - Caramello Koalas. For some reason I can't eat one by itself. I have to eat two. Two large ones.
3 - Haighs Chocolate. Sensing a theme here? Particularly the peppermint frogs, the caramel bars and the milk chocolate.
4 - Raw Cookie Dough. Can't get enough of it. My biscuit batches would be quite a bit larger if it wasn't for me eating half the dough.
1 - Cadbury Caramel Eggs. They come out quite a while before Easter. I am very grateful for that.
2 - Caramello Koalas. For some reason I can't eat one by itself. I have to eat two. Two large ones.
3 - Haighs Chocolate. Sensing a theme here? Particularly the peppermint frogs, the caramel bars and the milk chocolate.
4 - Raw Cookie Dough. Can't get enough of it. My biscuit batches would be quite a bit larger if it wasn't for me eating half the dough.
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