Sunday, September 23, 2007

oops.. i made a cushion cover...


Cushion covers really should have been on my list of projects to do, as I've had the inserts for ages. Finally found the perfect material, something to blend in the wine coloured couches, the beige throws (not pictured, in the wash) and something that would brighten the while look up - upon Jon's request. So both of us thought this fabric was perfect (yes Jon approved of the pink) and it was cheap and is steady. I fell in love with the design, and think I'll have to go back for some more...

Friday, September 14, 2007

buzzy, busy, bees...



We love honey here in the Martin house and anyone who knows my dad understands where I get it from. So as much as I hate a bee sting, I fully respect bees and let them go about their business, and encourage Bain to do and feel the same. We both had fun when i decided to photograph them on our tree. He was my spotter!





Up close its easy to see them collecting...

This little fella has been busy, look at the amount he has on it...




Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Couple of my projects completed..



Here is the bag that I made!!! Its not perfect by any means, but it is very authentically hand made, home made, australian made, non-sweatshop labour made and I've used nearly all recycled materials - including the vintage ties. The exception is the cotton to sew it all together.. and the panel of material in the above photo, which I designed and printed myself!! And I forgot to photograph, before giving to my good friend karyn, was the patchwork on the bottom panel. Made up of little squares of the ties and brown cord.

This is on the other side panel


Little flower thingy...


Button clasp... yes recycled button...




Hard to see, but theres a little pocket inside...




This was a great project and I really enjoyed doing it. It was quite tricky and not at all easy, needed a lot of thought, and a little bit of un-picking here and there. I'm pretty sure Karyn liked it, loved the browns and was thrilled at the re-cycle factor.

The secret project, which was a picture of my niece Emmy. I used this pic of her


And turned her into a pretty fairy.



I then used it for her 1st birthday card and gave a copy to her mum.

Saturday, September 1, 2007