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<br />Steph Goarinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851258299108571877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-15940999296463312462015-10-28T14:47:00.000-07:002015-10-28T14:47:30.357-07:00DIY Mini pumpkins for Halloween<div dir="ltr">
We might be in the middle of our LPS Christmas crafting but we haven't forgotten Halloween! How could we?<br />
Halloween is so much fun; dress ups and lollies! Plus the chance to walk the streets and knock on doors!<br />
We love it!<br />
And so do LPS! SO we've started with them; a cute mini pumpkin patch, for their cute mini world. No clay required because it seems it would be just too easy and too... "blah".<br />
We've used bottle caps instead<u>;</u> the best part is that you can light them up with a small LED light.</div>
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They are fun and easy to make. The kids will love making them all by themselves.</div>
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See you soon for some more LPS craft fun!Steph Goarinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851258299108571877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-1228148843914973022015-10-18T22:40:00.002-07:002015-10-19T04:03:03.056-07:00DIY Doll Christmas tree: Our LPS are getting ready!A bit too early for Christmas trees? Yes...and no. Yes, because we haven't even gone through Halloween yet, and no, if you are intending to make animation movies and you need to get your props ready!<div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A while ago, we retrieved from the attic an old box full of LPS. Littlest Pet Shop: little plastic animals with a bobble head which I think were very popular around 2009. Mia fell in love with them all over again. Little did we know that those are now retired from the shelves and have become collectibles. (There is a new generation but Hasbro completely missed the mark and nobody is keen of them: they have no charm whatsoever.)<br />
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Mia has swap room with her big sister recently, so it was a good excuse for me to spend some time in my garage and whip up something fun, colourful, sweet and a bit quirky...<br>
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A fun bedspread made with all my bits of fabrics and an old embroidered tablecloth. As usual, I only measure as I go, which makes the patchwork process a lot more enjoyable. I hate measuring every block in advance! I start with the centre and build around, cutting as I need, et voilà!</div>
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(Yes, like all newborn babies, Mia was soooo beautiful!)</div>
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On the wall, big Maman mouse is watching over everyone... I painted this while I was pregnant with Mia. I knew nothing would be black and white for this little girl.</div>
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Steph Goarinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851258299108571877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-47824737563630448162013-11-16T22:23:00.001-08:002013-11-16T22:23:58.601-08:00DIY Gift Tags<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have been wanting to do this for a while now and today's rainy weather has been the perfect occasion: DIY gift tags.It's quick and fun to do. I have a big collection of Little Golden Books that I have pick up in op shops and garage sales. The illustrations are gorgeous. They are not always in good condition which makes them perfect for craft projects. (I find it difficult to cut books that are in good shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I simply cut two rectangle shapes for each tag; one with the chosen illustration, one in a recycled brown paper bag. I zigzag stitched the two layers, sandwiching in the middle an office tag. If you have a punch hole, you probably don't need to do this. I had these tags sitting in my drawers so I decided to use them. It gives a "luggage" tag effect which I like.</span><br />
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T<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">he main bathroom in our house has been for a long time a place of no interest. It has pink tiles, the wrong kind of pink, yellowish tiles on the floor, dull white walls. A cheap vanity with a marble top...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">With a budget of nort, but inspired by my friend Geraldine's desire to update her own bathroom and a wild pinning session on Pinterest, I went and gather a few of my favourite Bali items and decided to dedicate them to the bathroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Like my little fun mirror with beads and tassels. Very gypsy. Love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And I have finally made the switch and now only use Pesthemal towels or Turkish towels. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful! Fast drying, ultra soft and absorbent. And if they are good in the bathroom, they are perfect at the beach too; they remain sand free even when wet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Another Halloween...another costume dilemma... After the <a href="http://oopicircus.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/blog-post_31.html" target="_blank">Owl</a>, and the <a href="http://oopicircus.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/turning-blue-for-halloween-short-witch.html" target="_blank">Blue Witch</a>... what to do, what to do??</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Thank you once again Pinterest for your endless source of inspiration. I always had this fascination for the Dia de los Muertos. Skeletons and skulls mingle into a carnival of colours, and the abundance of flowers and banners is just magical. It is intriguing, a little creepy, inspiring and beautiful. But somehow I've never thought of putting it together with Halloween, probably because the two are culturally very different. Still. As far as the costumes go, it just works so well.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So I got busy pulling out of my special reserve the most vibrant fabric I could find. I had just enough of that bright pink and red Indian silk to make a dress for Mia, together with some black tulle and a bunch of colourful pompoms.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It worked better than expected. Especially I had never done this kind of makeup before and I wasn't sure if I was going to pull it off. By no means perfect, but perfect enough for Halloween!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And the two together: Awesome!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We love Minecraft and we love Adventure Time. Since both involve being sitting in front of a screen I thought we could put a bit of action -real action- into it.</span><br />
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Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520842891758904131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-59043625558425398562013-06-06T01:07:00.002-07:002013-06-06T01:07:26.533-07:00Baby Dribble Cloth ... or the love for Chenille.<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I love chenille. I always have and always will. Especially when it comes to baby gear. It's much softer than terry toweling and quite absorbent too. I've got a little friend, Alexandra, a real cutie pie, who has just discovered the joy of dribbling! So I just knew what to do: Dribble Cloths!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">But, alas, finding Chenille hasn't been that easy. Spotlight has some, but only in a very pink pink and when I asked for a possible order for a nice crisp white, I was told it was discontinued and won't be available in the store anymore, whether white, pink or blue. Blah.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So I bought some of the pink, just in case<b>.</b> But I wasn't convinced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So I tried Lincraft and got a bit more luck here. I've found some white Chenille, but only in the wide ribbed style. I don't mind; I quite like the look of the wide strips but it's not as soft as the other one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is not something new, if you google, you'll find there are quite a few dribble/burp cloths around. But I'd like to show them to you here, just in case you've never came across any.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I like to gift mines as a set; two or three with matching mini ones, about the size of a man's wallet, to fit in any pocket for a quick dribble wipe action. I must say, I've used the small ones a lot more. And I still do, to wipe off chocolate moustaches and other bits of food that tend to cling to the kids'mouth. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Larger cloth: Cut a rectangle 10"x 16" in the chenille, then in the fabric of your choice. With wrong sides of fabric together, sew all around, leaving a small opening. Trim excess fabric at corner. Turn fabric inside out (through the opening) close the opening with a top stitch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It keeps the two layers of fabric in place nicely and the folding tidy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">And that's it. Real easy, Real quick, Really do-able. And it makes really cute presents. Really, really!</span><br />
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Christmas unfolded on the South Coast. It was full of good things and I'm forever grateful for every Christmas we spend together in good health.<br />
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We made Cinnamon ornaments for the tree and around the house.<br />
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We decorated our little house.<br />
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We went tree hunting at the Parma Christmas Tree Farm.<br />
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Once more Christmas was simple, a little exotic under our tent and loads of fun!</div>
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I have noticed, scrolling down my pins on <a href="http://pinterest.com/mimstepha/" target="_blank">Pinterest,</a> that this year, birds are really the it things. Unless it's just me that has developed a sudden obsession ... Anyhoo, it seemed natural to make a few for the Christmas tree ... and around the house.<br />
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They multiply fast and are easy to make.</div>
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What you'll need:<br />
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- Lots of pretty papers, double sided ones for the wings and tails<br />
- Twine or string for the ties<br />
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Start with the body. The shape is pretty simple. If your not confident in your drawing skills, check in children books or simply <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=bird+template&hl=en&tbo=u&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HnbAUPrAHuqUiQee84HIBw&sqi=2&ved=0CCwQsAQ&biw=910&bih=428" target="_blank">image google </a>for bird template.<br />
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Use template to trace and cut out cardboard.<br />
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Use your cardboard bird shape as a template to cut out paper. Cut 2 for each bird. Flip the cardboard template to make sure you have both sides of the bird.<br />
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Apply PVA mix (or Mod Podge) on both the cardboard shape and the paper one and stick them together.<br />
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Let dry, repeat on other side.<br />
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Once both sides are dry, apply a layer on top. Put it aside and let it dry.<br />
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Now for the wings and tails.<br />
It works best with a strong, double sided paper (colours on both sides)<br />
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For the wings, cut a square. For the size of my bird, (approx 3"x 2")I cut a 5"x 5".<br />
For the tail, cut a rectangle. I cut a 6 "1/2 x 2"3/4.<br />
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Fold each piece on itself in a "accordeon"(like a fan) way.<br />
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Trim both ends, in a pointy shape for the wings (the square). For the tail, do the same but nip the pointy end.<br />
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Left: pointy for the wings. Right: roundish for the tail.<br />
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Don't restrict to plain paper for the wings and tails. (But remember that the back will show just as much as the front.)<br />
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Fold each piece in half. Fold them back flat (So you can slide them in the openings you'll be making in the next step.)<br />
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Time is a tricky friend, isn't it? I'm quite ready to believe someone is actually making the clock ticking faster comes December. So much to do, so much to do, and really no time to panic ... or start any lengthy projects.<br />
We need easy, fast, effective.<br />
So, here is a quick tutorial on the most easy, fast and cute looking Christmas Stocking you'll ever make.<br />
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Make one, make twenty; they are made in a flash with no tricky parts.<br />
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All you need is fabric and twine.<br />
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I've found this lovely fabric on the market for $2 a metre. The beautiful neon pink twine is from <a href="http://www.pulpcreativepaper.com.au/" target="_blank">Pulp</a>. The colours are perfect match to my Christmas Angel and the Spaghetti feathers the kids have made.<br />
You can check them out <a href="http://oopicircus.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/christmas-angel.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
(For a maximum Woa effect, choose a fabric that compliment the rest of your Christmas theme.)<br />
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For template, I've used one of the stockings I bought last year from Typo.(I was disappointed they did not make any this year).<br />
I'm sure you all have an old stocking somewhere you can use as a guide, and if ever you don't, why don't you try drawing it yourself? It's real easy; just make sure to put a bit of curve on the sole and above the heel.<br />
This stocking is only about 30 cm tall x about 15 cm wide. It's only intended for small treats and will be given to all my guests at Christmas. But regardless of the size this is how to:<br />
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With fabric folded in two, trace and cut around template. You should have two pieces looking like this.<br />
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Flip the pieces over (wrong side facing) and press a small dart (2.1/2") on each inside top corner. (On the heel side of the boot. The Typo Stocking has it's tie poking out at the front=toe side, I prefer having it hanging from the back=heel side.<br />
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With right sides together, start stitching just below the dart and all around the boot, leaving the top raw edge open.<br />
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Zig zag stitch or overlock top edge. (Do not stitch sides together or "close" the boot, just stitch all along top edge. Obvious for most, but just in case.)<br />
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Fold and press a small gutter (about 3/4 ") and stitch just above the overlocking (or zigzag) stitch line.<br />
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Ready or not, in one week we'll be jumping into December. We'll be soon busy-busier-looking after everybody's needs, wants and wishes ... To remind me to remain cheerful (eek, I forget sometimes!),I've made this decoupage Christmas Angel with the colours, illos, patterns and words I love.<br />
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I've hung it in my kitchen and every time I look at it, I think: "Yep, it's all going to be all right".<br />
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While I was doing this, the kids were busy making the spaghetti feathers as seen on <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2012/11/tutorial-spaghetti-box-feathers.html" target="_blank">Made</a>.</div>
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<br />Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520842891758904131noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-36419576434636860912012-11-13T02:54:00.000-08:002012-11-13T02:54:02.747-08:00Christmas list -Part Two = Lego Minifigure Gift Boxes... Again!<br />
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For Louis, Christmas means pretty much one thing: LEGO. More Lego and Lego again. I must say, I'm quite excited myself when a new box arrives in our house; I enjoy helping him build the sets. But now, Louis has taken Lego to a new level by doing short animation movie. He now builds is own scenery but always needs more minifigures.<br />
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I bought this charming trio on ebay; cheaper and quicker than trying to figure out which one is in the packet (minifigure series packets). I know they are the ones he wanted, but it kind of loses it appeals without the original packaging.<br />
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So I started doodling, wondering how I could wrap them in a fun, attractive way.<br />
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A book telling you all about Minifugures and how to design your own. I have had trouble getting here in Australia, but I've managed to order it from Amazon US(they do ship books internationally, shame they don't do the same for toys!)</div>
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This week-end my children have put together their Christmas wish lists ... Although I can't say I'm surprised, I had somehow hoped it might have changed along the way. It didn't.<br />
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She is crazy about the odd (and well, let's be honest, rather ugly) animal. She would be devastated if Santa wasn't bringing one. I could imagine her walking around everywhere with the hybrid Owl/Mogwai/Chicken and then I knew what I had to do!</div>
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A Furby Carry Bag! Heart-shaped and monogrammed.<br />
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Lined with neon stars,<br />
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and detailed with neon hearts.<br />
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And because you can apparently "teach" your Furby, I thought I'd better put together a few rewards and what's best than lovely, interchangeable rosettes!<br />
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They're easy and fun to make. Variation = endless!<br />
Perhaps an evening Rosette for special occasions? In the making. I'm thinking maybe a headband?<br />
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I have sewn a small velcro tab on the front of the bag, as well as on the back of each Rosette.<br />
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So she'll be able to change as she pleases.<br />
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And to keep the spare ones safe, I made a cute little pouch.<br />
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I have had my sewing machine for 12 years (Janome Memory Craft 3500) and somehow I've hardly use all the fun stitches it's packed with. This was the perfect project to play around. I love the combo neon pink/canvas.<br />
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I think that now, I can handle the thought of Furby! But mostly I know that Mia will LOVE it.<br />
If you need a tutorial on how to make a heart shaped bag click <a href="http://prudentbaby.com/2012/02/baby-kid/how-to-sew-a-heart-tote-with-free-pattern/" target="_blank">here</a>.Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520842891758904131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-64671522801403078032012-10-31T23:56:00.000-07:002012-11-02T01:34:20.043-07:00Turning blue for Halloween .... A short witch story.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It all started with a little ghost meringue on my coffee ... "Don't forget," he said, "that today is Halloween, and prepare you must be, for the Mighty Blue Witch is coming ...".</div>
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Until finally, the Mighty Blue Witch arrived. She made them stop, with just a blink of an eye!<br />
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She sure looked mighty in her blue outfit,<br />
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and matching blue eyes.<br />
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"Time to join forces!", she declared. She spun once, and then twice and the Orange Witch appeared in a trice!<br />
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She summoned two more ghouls, to help her collect lollies, treats, and the rest.<br />
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Mia has a fascination for these plastic birds that start to sing when you approach. They live in a plastic cage, with plastic flowers on a plastic branch and can usually be found in $2 shops or in the Chinese precinct. Heartful Birds, they're called.<br />
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Now, unlike Mia, I wasn't so enthusiastic about them. But when she started to wish that Santa could bring her one just like that, as if it was the best present on earth, I thought to myself: Well, why not? It's inexpensive ($12) and there is something quirky about them ... something I like, almost.<br />
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I got rid off the ugly packaging, put together the cage into two or three easy steps and I made a birdcage cover, digging into my stash of quirky vintage fabric scraps to match the somewhat retro look.</div>
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And finally use my jelly roll. (Moda)</div>
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And some of my favourite trimming.<br />
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After a couple of hours playing with my bits of fabrics, and wondering how to make a birdcage cover, it looked like this:<br />
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With lovely cross stitching details recycled from an old tablecloth picked up at a garage sale.</div>
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The top section is made from an old pillow case from Vinnies.<br />
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In the end, it is a present I am quite excited about. So cute and a tad quaint too. It goes to show that with a bit of imagination, compromises can go a long way. </div>
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I can see Mia pairing it with the Tea set I bought her from T2.</div>
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1: Measure main body of the cage, from the top rim to the bottom. Add 1 inch. This will be the height of your fabric pieces.</div>
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2: Measure around the cage. Add one inch. This will be the width you need.<br />
3: Gather your fabrics, cut to measure and play around. I didn't plan ahead but just put together what I thought would work.<br />
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4: Sew your pieces with right sides together</div>
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You should end up with a tube.</div>
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It should fit snugly around the cage like so; not too tight, not too loose.</div>
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I wanted the cover to be able to stand on its on next to the cage without collapsing, so I added a lining plus a layer of thin fusible Pellon. (thin thermocollant wadding)</div>
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Cut the fabric of your choice to the size of the piece you have just created(the main body)</div>
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Cut the fusible wadding a 1/4 inch smaller all around. (this is to avoid bulk at the seam lines) Centre fusible side (usually of grainy aspect) against the wrong side of the fabric and press with hot dry iron, on the fabric side.</div>
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Fold your piece in half with right sides together and stitch along the length.</div>
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You should now have two tube-like pieces of the same size. Insert tubes into one another with RIGHT sides together.</div>
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And stitch along the BOTTOM end of the main body.</div>
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Once unfolded it should look like this:</div>
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Push lining back inside the main body.</div>
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And a nice finish edge at the bottom.</div>
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This part is a bit more tricky; not on the sewing part but on getting your numbers right. Of course, I got mine wrong and ended up having to add trimming at the bottom of the main body. It was a lucky mistake in the end, because I love this addition.</div>
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Basically, the top is made of 8 wedges.</div>
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And the important bit is that the circumference should be the SAME as your tube (main body). If not you won't be able to sew the two parts, body and top, together properly.</div>
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I did a diagram to work out the size of the wedges.</div>
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And add 1/4 of an inch to the sides for seam allowance.</div>
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Pin the wedge to the fabric, and cut x8.</div>
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It should look like this:</div>
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Measure your circle to make sure it is the same size as your main body. Trim if you need, but it should match nicely.</div>
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Folding your circle in 4, cut a small circle at the top, like so:</div>
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This hole is to allow for the knob/arm on top of the cage.</div>
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Take another piece of fabric and use the circle you've just made as a template to cut another one. So you should now have 2 circles like so:</div>
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Stitch the two pieces, with right side together, around the SMALL centre hole. Turn over and press.</div>
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With right side together, align the circle edge with the top edge of main body. If it looks strange, it means you're in the right position. As you sew, you will see that the circle's edge (the top part of the cover) needs hardly any help to align itself with the edge of main body. However, it is a good idea to set your machine on the biggest stitch possible first,(without reversing or stopstitch)to make sure it all fits nicely. If you are happy, stitch again with your usual settings and pull away the first line of stitches.</div>
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Zigzag stitch, and ... you're almost done!</div>
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As I mentioned, something in my calculations did not end up being quite right and the cover was a little bit (about 3/4 of an inch) too short. I could have left it, but then I remembered I had a beautiful embroidered trimming. So I went on and topstitch it.</div>
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et VOILA!</div>
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One cheerful, fun Christmas present done!</div>
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And one happy bird!</div>
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The spring break took us back to our little shack down the South Coast.<br />
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As humble as it is, we wouldn't swap it for the world.<br />
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It's a place where time stops. No high tech devices, no television but good all fashion toys and games collected at the local op shops and garage sales; treasure hunts as we call them.<br />
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We always find treasures, such as this vintage doll house, picked up for $2<br />
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It is also a place for <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="021c4de30ec657e05d8ee7999600e4c5c0d78e38" grtype="null" id="GRmark_021c4de30ec657e05d8ee7999600e4c5c0d78e38_colourful:0">colourful</span> skirts, made in a flash.<br />
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Which makes me wonder if all families are like us, busy making & collecting stuff? By the number of crafty blogs around, I know we're definitely not the only ones!<br />
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<br />Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520842891758904131noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-40559851059753546532012-09-13T20:49:00.000-07:002012-11-02T00:10:29.083-07:00Spring Clean: Sewing Studio TourSpring is here, finally. Spring means fresh everything, new beginnings. It's hard not to look around the house and wanting everything to suddenly, miraculously, spruce up!<br />
One room in particular was looking all doom and gloom after being ignored most of winter: my sewing room. So I pulled up my sleeves and tackle the huge job of sorting everything; overflowing drawers, piles of fabrics, craft supplies and so on.<br />
Now I wish I could post glamourous pictures like these:<br />
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But like most of you I'm sure, there was never a designated space in the house for my sewing. I had to make it happen ... <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="1a14f5fbc8b26f66dd4e3efc2bad29b064f6905c" grtype="null" id="GRmark_1a14f5fbc8b26f66dd4e3efc2bad29b064f6905c_in:0">in</span> the garage. So no luminous room with white floorboards for me, but rather a dark an <span style="white-space: nowrap;"><span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="9d5f98e7fb3b9659f02c109aa7f63d9721146a66" grtype="null" id="GRmark_9d5f98e7fb3b9659f02c109aa7f63d9721146a66_univiting:0">univiting</span> space.</span><br />
<span style="white-space: nowrap;">But, it is way better than having to use the kitchen table I say. So, although I dream of pretty rooms, I </span><br />
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<span style="white-space: nowrap;">Because this room doubles as a guest bedroom, I have the luxury to have a double bed in</span><br />
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<span style="white-space: nowrap;">I use to put it away once our guests had left but I like it as a permanent feature now. It's great</span><br />
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I also love my vintage suitcases; they're great for storage. They are due for a revamp, they are on my to do list, but it won't happen right away. (Click <a href="http://oopicircus.blogspot.com.au/search/label/OP%20SHOPPING" target="_blank">here</a> if you want to check on my last suitcases' revamp.)<br />
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I hope you <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="e9150998372b39f800dbdb299b4a84001bc7d0ec" grtype="null" id="GRmark_e9150998372b39f800dbdb299b4a84001bc7d0ec_will have find:0">will have find</span> some inspiration. All the pictures are sourced from my <a href="http://pinterest.com/mimstepha/work-shop/" target="_blank">Work Shop Board on Pinterest.</a> Just click <a href="http://pinterest.com/mimstepha/work-shop/" target="_blank">here </a>for plenty more <span style="white-space: nowrap;">great ideas.</span>Mimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02520842891758904131noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307025966017892251.post-36216097546769208112012-08-26T20:46:00.001-07:002012-11-02T00:11:07.996-07:00Happy camping list... according to me!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are not regular campers. In fact, we only camp once every two years or so when we are courageous enough to
embark on the seven hour driving trip to our wild piece of land somewhere north. It's every bit beautiful and secluded but there is no
electricity, shower or toilet, just a small creek that fills up when it rains
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have learnt that in order to enjoy bush camping, one must be prepared. I'm not an <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="10430f6d4669f517db29d34dec5654b5f122fd79" grtype="null" id="GRmark_10430f6d4669f517db29d34dec5654b5f122fd79_organised:0">organised</span> type of person; I have to work hard to get results. So I've been digging deep to put together the <b>Happy Camping List for 2 adults, 1 teenager, 2 children and one small pesky mutt.</b> By happy list, I mean comfort, ease; all those little things that makes camping, well ... <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="91bda882b80ccddfb1a71fde1aff7070a9136d75" grtype="null" id="GRmark_91bda882b80ccddfb1a71fde1aff7070a9136d75_bearable:0">bearable</span>! Remember a list is meant to be amended, adapted, transformed ... <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="1fbd56acd2b41042c58ec6fec6c3f8701365908a" grtype="null" id="GRmark_1fbd56acd2b41042c58ec6fec6c3f8701365908a_but:0">but</span> for a hardcore survival camping know how, I suggest you visit <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="1fbd56acd2b41042c58ec6fec6c3f8701365908a" grtype="null" id="GRmark_1fbd56acd2b41042c58ec6fec6c3f8701365908a_specialised:1">specialised</span> websites. I am by no mean a professional camper!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We didn't spend too much time dwelling on which tent to choose. <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="1ec0f6f15d7cf70d867afe96a4524398fef467fd" grtype="null" id="GRmark_1ec0f6f15d7cf70d867afe96a4524398fef467fd_They're:0">They're</span> are plenty out there. We knew what we wanted and we were lucky enough to find it on ebay at a good price. We wanted a simple dome, with plenty of head room, reliable no matter the weather or condition. In a few words waterproof, windproof, snake proof, spider proof, mosquito proof ... <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="c90053211a41a46137093fb48f21f233ec0d847d" grtype="null" id="GRmark_c90053211a41a46137093fb48f21f233ec0d847d_you:0">you</span> get the picture. So we got the <b><a href="http://www.equipt1.com/companies/Safari%20Ground%20Tents/category-serengeti-tents/312332-safari-ground-tents" target="_blank">Serengeti Safari Bow 3x3m</a></b>, and it's fantastic. It stays dry even under torrential rain! (Heavy though, definitely not a hiking tent, quite bulky as well but top for comfort.). I love the look of it too; the <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="68925b0947e761516ef91ff08df6c888aeb80a61" grtype="null" id="GRmark_68925b0947e761516ef91ff08df6c888aeb80a61_kaki:0">kaki</span> canvas blends in the surrounding. When we are going on the South Coast during summer, the tent works as a spare room for guests.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We also have an old fashion canvas tent/gazebo that we picked up in a garage sale. I would say it is essential to have some sort of <b>extension, gazebo</b>, that will allow you to be outside in case of unfriendly camping weather. Nothing worse to be confined inside a tent with 3 children and a dog - no worse - 1 teenager, 2 children and a dog. Since our tent is one single <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="9493f039df44f6666f4c8a75c3ec4993a7dbf7fa" grtype="null" id="GRmark_9493f039df44f6666f4c8a75c3ec4993a7dbf7fa_dome:0">dome</span>, we also use the Gazebo to set up the kitchen area. We have a small foldaway table/bench to <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="770621baed88b819631ac2cd86ddc6848fb805e4" grtype="null" id="GRmark_770621baed88b819631ac2cd86ddc6848fb805e4_organise:0">organise</span> all the kitchen equipment. But more about that later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a good idea to lay a <b>shade cloth under the tent</b>. A tarpaulin is not recommended because if it rains, water will collect between your tent and the tarp with nowhere to escape. A shade cloth type of material (I'm sure there is another name<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="d601c2a93cf3c8f64dea5487c521c15ece4e55cb" grtype="null" id="GRmark_d601c2a93cf3c8f64dea5487c521c15ece4e55cb_,:0">,</span></span><span style="font-size: large;">but can;'t put my tongue on it<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="d601c2a93cf3c8f64dea5487c521c15ece4e55cb" grtype="null" id="GRmark_d601c2a93cf3c8f64dea5487c521c15ece4e55cb_):1">)</span>will let the moisture through but keep the <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="d601c2a93cf3c8f64dea5487c521c15ece4e55cb" grtype="null" id="GRmark_d601c2a93cf3c8f64dea5487c521c15ece4e55cb_mud:2">mud</span> of your tent.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Now, we don't have one. It's one of those things I'm meant to buy but that somehow always ends up at the bottom of the <i>So many things I should buy</i> list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-<b>Chairs</b>; make sure everyone gets their own; yes, the kids as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-<b>Table</b>: No secret recipe here. Plenty to choose from. We have the basic models, nothing fancy at all. We have 2; one for dinning, one small one under the extension to <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="2ad22a5e37951b2395079fcefc9c0b2c5b855bc3" grtype="null" id="GRmark_2ad22a5e37951b2395079fcefc9c0b2c5b855bc3_organise:0">organise</span> the kitchen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-<b>Torches</b>: one for each kid, if not there will be fights, and 1 good long lasting one for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-<b>Lamps</b>: 2 minimum, one for the tent, one for the table.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We use air mattresses. I find them more comfortable than any stretchers. They come in a wide range of size, thickness and prices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have the <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="a9f5dc4ced5a5ba60a206ed359012fce509e8c9b" grtype="null" id="GRmark_a9f5dc4ced5a5ba60a206ed359012fce509e8c9b_basics:0">basics</span> models.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check the mattresses are still ok <b>before</b> each trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Repair kit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 pump</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 queen size</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 singles</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It works well for the five of us. Mia squeezes between her brother and sister, or us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, now that Lucile is fifteen, she doesn't find sleeping all together being so much fun any more. So this year, she'll have her own, small (and cheap) tent, next to ours, that she will share with Lino. (<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="7d71eef452fea297da3381ceaa635c3001b7899f" grtype="null" id="GRmark_7d71eef452fea297da3381ceaa635c3001b7899f_the:0">the</span> pesky dog) If it starts to pour down, she can always squeeze in with us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Therefore, this year, I'll need an extra mattress for the extra tent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>My tip for extra comfort:</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the day, I put the single mattresses on top of each other and cover them with a bedspread<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="d3d93887db4d2cbcb4887a28f2c2817a70cce616" grtype="null" id="GRmark_d3d93887db4d2cbcb4887a28f2c2817a70cce616_.:0">.</span>(see below for the note on <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="d3d93887db4d2cbcb4887a28f2c2817a70cce616" grtype="null" id="GRmark_d3d93887db4d2cbcb4887a28f2c2817a70cce616_bedspread:1">bedspread</span>) The pillows become cushions and just like that, we have a couch and floor space in the tent. If anyone wants to lie down for a siesta, the queen size bed is always ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't make the same mistake as I did once; choose <b>sleeping bags </b>over <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="804ff8e165117b239880a674c658888be1e9735d" grtype="null" id="GRmark_804ff8e165117b239880a674c658888be1e9735d_doona:0">doona</span><span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="804ff8e165117b239880a674c658888be1e9735d" grtype="null" id="GRmark_804ff8e165117b239880a674c658888be1e9735d_.:1">.</span>(Unless you're camping in a warm climate A <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="804ff8e165117b239880a674c658888be1e9735d" grtype="null" id="GRmark_804ff8e165117b239880a674c658888be1e9735d_doona:2">doona</span> will keep you warm on top but will be useless at stopping the cold coming from the ground, going right through your mattress.... <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="06e7df31c85366b225c1e5eb233d001b178555b0" grtype="null" id="GRmark_06e7df31c85366b225c1e5eb233d001b178555b0_Brrr:0">Brrr</span>!! Air mattresses will absorb the cold and you'll end up freezing. (Unless of course, you are camping in a very warm climate.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good sleeping bags will last you for years and will play a big part on your level of comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like to have a </span><span style="font-size: large;">fitted sheet</span><span style="font-size: large;"> on my bed. But I don't bother for the kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Note on pillows</u>; everyone likes to keep their pillow handy during the car trip. It does save some space in the car boot but what I find annoying is that at the end of the trip, the <b>pillow cases</b> aren't quite that fresh
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of them, and two, yes, we do eat in our car. The kids will nibble on all <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="0888fc5aacdc9d39ba125cb1495b191ddb6f6265" grtype="null" id="GRmark_0888fc5aacdc9d39ba125cb1495b191ddb6f6265_sort:0">sort</span>
of things; sticky, greasy, fuzzy ... So really up to you here. I just thought I’d
mentioned it because I had to sleep once on a very grubby pillow—from day one—
and it wasn't such a good feeling. I slip a spare case or two in the laundry
bag, just in case.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or you could make some Road Trip Pillow Cases:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are super easy to do. Visit <a href="http://amazingmae.blogspot.com.au/2009/06/road-trip-pillow-cases.html" target="_blank">Amazing Mae</a> for instructions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I always bring two. I know it sounds a bit peculiar
on a camping trip. You can call them my luxury items if you want, but there are
two good reasons why I’m adamant about bringing them; one the tent looks <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="09b782c92f6d3441146c51b6a461e114755f7e73" grtype="null" id="GRmark_09b782c92f6d3441146c51b6a461e114755f7e73_cosy:0">cosy</span>
and inviting (remember the couch) and two, a <b>bedspread</b> means keeping your beds clean and protected from all the bits and pieces dragged in from outside. (If
you have children, you know what I mean.) I tuck the bedspread nicely under the
mattress, that way I’m sure nothing has a chance to crawl inside the sleeping
bags, in case someone leaves the tent opened<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="f7ca3f9ed1612b5849cfdeee2284affabacf13ed" grtype="null" id="GRmark_f7ca3f9ed1612b5849cfdeee2284affabacf13ed_.:0">.</span>(if you have children, you know
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<span style="font-size: large;">Extra <b>Polar Fleece Blankets</b>: always handy to have spare blankets. I usually bring 2.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the trip up, they carry the
blankets, sheet, bedspreads, towels. Once camp is set up, they’re used for the
dirty laundry. I always bring a spare one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm aiming to have a tutorial ready for you soon. Keep an eye.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In a nutshell</b>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 sleeping bags. Well, 4 in our case because we have a double one. (Yes, very <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="f427ce3e358ea2bf51029ae13168f7faa1214a1d" grtype="null" id="GRmark_f427ce3e358ea2bf51029ae13168f7faa1214a1d_snuggy:0">snuggy</span>, very nice!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5 pillows</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 queen fitted sheet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 spare pillow cases</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 bedspreads (1 double, 1 single)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 Polar fleece blankets (maybe three now that Lucile is sleeping solo)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 dog blanket</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You're still there? Good, let's get cooking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone is different when it comes to cooking. Eating well when camping is possible, providing you have the right tools.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-A set of melamine crockery. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ours caters for 6; 6 plates, 6 mugs, 6 flat bowls (perfect for cereal or pasta),
6 glasses and a large salad bowl. I like the fact that there is only one spare
set. Dishes will never pile up excessively. Taking just what you need for the
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<span style="font-size: large;">-A set of cutlery; I like the
sets sold with a stand simply because it’s easy for storage and it doubles as a
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Plastic containers. I like to
keep the food in hermetic containers. Whether for the dry food (sugar, tea, crackers,
biscuits ...) or all the stuff that must go into the <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="217f3981e924df0008f39199146fc6cf87e8089b" grtype="null" id="GRmark_217f3981e924df0008f39199146fc6cf87e8089b_esky:0">esky</span>. I hate wet, soggy
packaging.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Kitchen knives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Kitchen scissors<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Serving spoons/tongs (for
soup, spaghetti, salad ... <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="e718595eceecb28dbb064ff3c4574df20f5ef3a1" grtype="null" id="GRmark_e718595eceecb28dbb064ff3c4574df20f5ef3a1_it:0">it</span> <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="e718595eceecb28dbb064ff3c4574df20f5ef3a1" grtype="null" id="GRmark_e718595eceecb28dbb064ff3c4574df20f5ef3a1_sound:1">sound</span> a bit over the top but it’s actually quite handy
and nice to have them.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Can opener<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Bottle opener<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-BBQ tools<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Matches</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Chopping board. For the
obvious need but also, chances are your table space will be restricted, a
chopping board means you can chop, slice, wherever you like. It can double as a
serving tray too (bread, cheese, cake and so on ...)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Cooking pots, frying pans. We
mostly cook on the fire, so we have heavy pans and pots. You know what you
cook on what, so bring what you need accordingly.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Oven mitt (to grab these
heavy pots from the fire—ok, you could use tea towels)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Colander<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Kettle/Percolator</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Thermos<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for the washing up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-A dish rack; that will save
you from having to hand dry and doubles as storage too. Not essential, but handy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Sponges, scourer, brush.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Tea towels. As many as you
wish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Paper towel. A generous
amount.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Dishwashing liquid (biodegradable)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also love to bring a bottle
of Vanilla Fridge spray. It smells wonderful and it’s safe around food. I use it
everywhere!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-A few doses of laundry
powder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Rubbish bags.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know. The list is big.
Huge. I <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="4598290895665d66fbb310f2639a148fc4423518" grtype="null" id="GRmark_4598290895665d66fbb310f2639a148fc4423518_realise:0">realise</span> it makes me sound like a very fussy type of camper, but really, I'm not. I<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="46c92a59a48adf0df1624e6093647e5ea1ef2074" grtype="null" id="GRmark_46c92a59a48adf0df1624e6093647e5ea1ef2074_'ve just learnt:0">'ve just learnt</span> over the years that being picky on what to bring <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="46c92a59a48adf0df1624e6093647e5ea1ef2074" grtype="null" id="GRmark_46c92a59a48adf0df1624e6093647e5ea1ef2074_means:1">means</span> you can relax more when you camp. And yes, I'll admit that, I like to have a "nice" camp. I mean who has never dreamt of camping like this:</span></div>
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<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="469c348107911ce3b19149417b25840687add4de" grtype="null" id="GRmark_469c348107911ce3b19149417b25840687add4de_or:0">or</span> this,</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Photo source</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">6yearsinaraincape.com</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well I do! But in the meanwhile I keep my expectations to a reasonable level!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-size: large;">- <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="5e77b019be60b2c5f36e8ae84285e3279c1f7cb3" grtype="null" id="GRmark_5e77b019be60b2c5f36e8ae84285e3279c1f7cb3_Antibacterial:0">Antibacterial</span> hand gel. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 15.981481552124023px;">- Wipes. Plenty of them. The easiest way for a quick wash.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 15.981481552124023px;">- Basic toiletry (Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, hair brush, hair ties, lotion and so on ...)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">-</span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">Also in the bag:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">-First aid kit; checked and complete</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">-Basic Medication</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">-Insect repellent</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;">-Sunscreen</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; line-height: 16px;">-<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="d6ef47b1890a7ff064a697d62f45dc833484fb7b" grtype="null" id="GRmark_d6ef47b1890a7ff064a697d62f45dc833484fb7b_lip:0">lip</span> balm</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><u style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large; line-height: 16px;">For the tent:</u></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: large; text-align: -webkit-auto;">- <b>A door mat.</b> Again it sounds over the top, but unless you're going to take off your shoes each time to get inside the tent, it's quite handy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-A small <b>dust pan & brush</b> (to get rid <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="45c8bfa29926588a81d743a5cc17ac5b732441bc" grtype="null" id="GRmark_45c8bfa29926588a81d743a5cc17ac5b732441bc_off:0">off</span> the sand, grass, dirt that inevitably gets inside the tent (if you have kids, you'll know what I mean).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-<b><span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="ea7ff6025bcbc41666443a6c9ac383fe14eb2f52" grtype="null" id="GRmark_ea7ff6025bcbc41666443a6c9ac383fe14eb2f52_Clotheline:0">Clotheline</span> and pegs</b>. A string and a few pegs will do, but this is essential to have to hang all the wet stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a short, non exhaustive list here. I have no miracle item that would keep children busy/happy no matter what. Without electricity, all the electronic devices are short lived since we can't recharge the batteries. (Well, we could, in the car, but since we tend not to use it much during our stay, it's not really an option.<span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="b62e42cec6fd3aad035401a91f8045b84a26b649" grtype="null" id="GRmark_b62e42cec6fd3aad035401a91f8045b84a26b649_):0">)</span>So it's back to the basics and it feels good! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They will pack a small bag with their <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="e324f1e52c35bccd21c4f8e6ee8d5eb9d8414271" grtype="null" id="GRmark_e324f1e52c35bccd21c4f8e6ee8d5eb9d8414271_favourite:0">favourite</span> things:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- A fresh new packet of <b>markers</b>. It's almost a tradition in our family whenever we're going on a special trip. We've got markers, at home but nothing is more enticing than a new packet. I have tested a few brands over the years but in the end, the <u>Crayola Super Tips</u> are our <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="100149260ddb7e0bd16a572cbc1df7657d3d0f54" grtype="null" id="GRmark_100149260ddb7e0bd16a572cbc1df7657d3d0f54_favourite:0">favourite</span>. It's smooth, never goes dry and the tip works well both for fine details and large areas. I bought a pack of 50 yummy <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="50f39493b974c084e7a4fb32bcd28c4ad98e66fc" grtype="null" id="GRmark_50f39493b974c084e7a4fb32bcd28c4ad98e66fc_colours:0">colours</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">While some of us are welcoming the first vibes of spring, here in Sydney we're slowly getting ourselves ready to the idea that soon, we'll be longing for flannelette, bedsocks and pumpkin soup.... There is still time that is true, but as the nights get cooler, new cosy pyjamas seemed to be right on time. So ...</span> </div>
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Camay style prints (flannelette fabric from Spotlight) and grey cotton T, (from Target)<br />
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<u>Very simple to make</u>: 2 oval shapes (4 in total) sewn together with right sides together, (don't forget to leave an opening to turn it inside out) top-stitch all around and across (this is optional, but I like the extra texture). It is easier to apply before sewing together the back and front panels of the pants, but providing you have a relatively wide legs cut, you can decide to knee-pad or not once your pants is completed.</div>
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Position the <b>top</b> of the knee-pad just <b>below </b>the knee. (When you sit, or kneel, or crouch, pants go up, so you want the pads to sit at the right place.)</div>
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Note: don't limit yourself to an oval shape, you could have knee pads stars, hearts, squares, flowers and so on ... (for a full tute, click <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-knee-pad-pants-for-boys-and-girls.html" target="_blank">here.</a>)</div>
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For the applique I have used some of that Heat n' Bond paper type but instead of buying the expensive pre-packaged stuff I got a piece cut at the counter. The top-stitches here are for aesthetic purpose only. </div>
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Cute and comfortable,</div>
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for growing legs,</div>
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(I like a bit of flare and broad seams around the ankles.) </div>
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and funny faces!</div>
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And while I had my pattern out (drafted around an old pair of pants= turn old pair inside out, tuck one leg<b> inside </b>the other and draw around, then flip and draw around other side: you should have two different types of crotches; deeper for the back, shorter for the front ), I decided to go for extra cosy and extra crazy with a multicoloured fleece!</div>
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