Hair Clips

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have been so busy with my new job and also filling order for Puddin's Retreat, I have now over 1000 fans on facebook now, Thank you everyone! I still love sewing and hope to bring you many more product at affordable prices. I was asked a questions this week I thought i would share, I was asked What was the most product sold, after some time of thinking it was a toss up between The Russian dolls and the Owl Hair Clips, but The Owl Clips have one Out. They are so cute. Here is a picture of the Owl Clips and a few other clips I make.







Let me know what you guys think.

Giveaway

To Celebrate 700 Liker's on my Facebook page Click Here
I am hosting a Giveaway
To win a Small Zippered case fully gift wrapped & made in the fabrics of your choice.


All you need to do is get a Friend to Like My facebook page and comment here with their name and that they liked my page!!
The more friends you get to like the more chances you have to win. You need to make sure you list on my blog all the names of your friends who liked my page!!

Entries Close 20/3/11. I will announce the Winner Here on the 21/3/11
*pls note i will be checking facebook to make sure your friend/s did liked my page*

PUDDIN'S RETREAT IS ON FACEBOOK

Just in case you didn't know Puddin's Retreat is on Facebook and we would LOVE it if you dropped by and said Hello!

Here is the Link

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Markets

Hey all,

I haven't been around much lately, as i have been very busy preparing for the Market stall which i am going to be at this Friday Night! it will be held at Evergreen Lifestyle Centre in Northlakes and goes from 6pm - 9pm, so if you free and looking for something to do why not come down it will be a great Family night out.

Here are some of the projects i have been working on for the market

Russian Dolls


Tissue box Cover


French Knitted Pink Bracelet


Dogwood rose Hair Clip



These are just a sneek peek of some of the items that will be available there are Heaps more such as Beaded Earring, Phone Charms, Zippered cases, Kitchen hand towels, tea towels, Kitchen oven mitts, bags, waterproof tote bags, Flower brooches, shopping bags, crayon rolls, dummy pods, large zipper cases, wallets with chap stick holders and MORE!

Hoping everyone is have a fantastic day and I hope to see you all on the Night, Just look for the Puddin's Retreat Banner! you won't miss it.......

Nikki
xx

Shorncliffe Pier

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Originally uploaded by nicc79

I have had my camera - which is a DMC FZ30 panasonic for 3 and half years, and haven't played with it much, untill now, Saturday morning i was invited to go down to shornclifee and take pics of the sunrise, I was assured that my camera was good enough to take really good photo's which i wasn't sure about, Well That soon changed and i managed to snap a few good shots and learnt more about my camera and the AP setting. I still need to learn more and practice. But here is my favour shot :)

Key Fobs

Key Fobs
Originally uploaded by nicc79

Lately i have been making things for my etsy shop but today i made these, I just love how these personalized key fobs turned out.

They were really fun to make and i think will make great gifts :). The middle one is for my mum and the other two are for a friend of hers grandchildren i think they will be very happy. ( well i hope so lol)

Knitting Bag

Here is a Knitting Bag espically designs to hold all your knitting supplies.

On the outside there is a pocket to hold a pair of 9" or smaller knitting needles.

A second pocket outside to hold scissors with a piece of ribbon to tie onto the handles so you don't loose your scissors.

The large poacket inside holds your ball of yarn. It has velcro across the entire open to keep the yarn safe, with a large eyelet hole to thread your yarm through for easy knitting without taking the yarn out of the bag.

Also it has a Large over the shoulder strap.

Now Available on my etsy store - see left fo the link to my store

Dark blue denim skirt

Dark blue denim skirt
Originally uploaded by nicc79

Dark Blue Denim Skirt
Made and embroidered by me
This is my first attempt at sewing on stretch denim and also embroidery on it. I must say i am very impressed how it turned out.
It didn't take me very long only about 4 hours tops and i think the next time i do one it will be shorter, But i must add it is very comfy to wear!

Crazy Quilt ATC

Crazy Quilt ATC
Originally uploaded by nicc79

I made one of these a while ago and decided to make another one to send out to a friend and for this Month Sewing Challenge!!

Russian Dolls

I made these cute russian dolls I just love them :)look out for them in my Etsy shop soon! I think they would made a great gift.

Little Miss Shabby's Give Away!

For you chance to win some awesome fabric Little Miss Shabby's having a a Swell Giveaway Click Here for you chance to win some Urban Chiks fabric -they design for Moda.

My Etsy Store - Reopened!!

Yes you read right - Puddin's Retreat is Now Open again!! Bigger and better than before!

I will be listing a range of different items, all items that are handmade are made with love and care is taken to ensure items are free from any defects.

I hope you enjoy browsing my shop and find what you are looking for.
Feel free to contact with any questions you may have.

I'm a proud member of http://www.dustteam.com

Enjoy looking around =)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nic79 or click on the link to the right hand side of my Blog and it will take you straight there

Nikki
xx

July Challenge - Pleats - for the 12mths sewing Challenge

This months Challenge is - Pleats - I have never sewn pleats before so i wanted to do something that wasn't too hard and i found the awesome pattern at skiptomylou a Pleated Pouch I added the embroidery name on the front and I very happy with how the pouch turned out and the instructions were easy to follow

Princess Frog Singlet Top

Princess Frog Singlet Top
Originally uploaded by nicc79

I made this for my niece Milly! I think this design is so adoreable!! She and her mum love it too.

Embossed Towels

Here are some Embossed towels I did on the weekend i am very happy with the way they turned out and think they will make great gifts. :)

Sewing Up a Storm

I went to a crafting weekend and took my sewing machine with me

Here are some of the things i made

Heart Finger Tip Oven Mitts

Zipper Purse

Zipper Case

Apron

A Table Runner

Give away! - Birthday Book

Julie from Madcraftywoman makes these wonderful birthday books and is giving one lucky person a chance to win one. All you need to do is visit her blog follow and post up about the giveaway on your blog to win!!

Vote for Dottie!

Vote for my Cat Dottie!!!


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Sent and Received - Apron Swap

As i have mention in previous post I'm in an Apron swap, On the 27/4/10 I packaged up the apron I made (see early post for pics of the apron) and cook book and have send it off to my partner.





and in mail today I received my apron from Jo. ( Thank you so much I love it)

Tote Bags & Jumper

We had a long weekend in queensland and I planned to craft all weekend long but it didn't go as planned, I didn't get much time to craft but i did manage to embroider a jumper for my nephew (he loves it so much as he picked the design) and i made some in the hoop tote bags.