Here are a few more photo shots that I can't wait to scrapbook...^She loves the sand^Bit of an action shot!^Little Sprout's first burger!^Did I mention she loves sand! Now she has her own sandpit made out of an old tractor tyre that Jason found around the farm.^And all kids love cake - and it is never a clean experience when they eat it!...

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I have been longing to get back into my scrapbooking. I have been looking at all the photos that are accumulating on my computer and have started longing to get them printed and onto a page.So when I find the time to indulge in this very fun and creative hobby, the following photos are some that I will have particular fun with...^I can...

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I have always been a lover of Stampin' Up - their products and their ideas.That's why I was so excited to receive their new idea book & catalogue for my birthday from my youngest sister - bless her!I immediately flicked through it and one night I wrote down all the products I would like.The following pictures show some of my favourites...^I especially love...

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Yes, some more of my doodly designs!Since I have to keep my hands busy, this is a great activity to undertake while watching telly or just chillin' on the couch. Feels like the time just sitting around was worth it.These flowers would have to be my favourite!Sometimes I look back on what I have drawn and am surprised that I DID it!I'm going...

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Yesterday it was my birthday. The picture shows some of the lovely cards I got.I was allowed a Sunday sleep in.I skyped my family back in Tassie and opened the presents they had sent me while they watched on the webcam.Hubby, little Sprout and I went out for lunch.On the way home, we called into a welcoming party for the newest arrival in...

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I am acquiring quite a collection of really nice business cards from the Etsy shops I purchase from . Some of them are really pretty and need to be kept. I thought that I would devote a notebook (which was purchased on Etsy!) to them and doodle pictures and patterns around them. Here is some of my doodling...It is actually quite therapeutic to...

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With a little over 10 weeks until Christmas (Oh my gosh), I thought I'd better get into making some decorations for the tree (which we still need to buy).I have made these before and used as decorations last year for Christmas but they are packed up in a container back in Tasmania so I have to start again and make some more! You...

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I did mention in a previous post that I would give you a quick run through how to make these really groovy rugs. It really is not hard and will only take three easy steps to complete.1. You need 2 bits of fleecy fabric (polar fleece, coral fleece - whatever), obviously cut to the same size. [As a general rule to get an...

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I am SOOOO forgetful.I was totally excited when I found out that I had been nominated for a beautiful blogger award!I was on holiday and had made a 'mental' note to do this blog post (yes - I agree that it should have been a WRITTEN note)!! While on holiday, I thought that I would have a quick squiz at some of my...

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I have just come across this great blog called 'It's All About The Fabric'. I'm loving it - as any person obsessed with fabric would be!! Emma, the author of the blog, is hosting a great fabric giveaway! You can check it out here.With Sprinkles of Sunshine...Anna ...

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The other day, I dared myself to create a potential mess by getting out some craft supplies and such for little Sprout to do abit of pasting! Firstly I laid down some newspaper over the floor, put an apron on my little girl, ripped up some paper and streamers, got out some pipecleaners and little pom-poms, and THEN...^I brought the glue out!!!^Everything was...

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I really like some of the stuff from Cath Kidston (London). The following pics show a couple of outfits that I would love but sooo cannot afford (the exchange rate for Aussie dollars into UK pounds is quite 'out of my range'!)^I love the cardi vest specifically in this one. And I just like the photo shot of all the fabrics - I...

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About a month back, I sent a little handmade present to one of my good friends back in Tassie for her birthday. In deciding what I would make her, I thought about her crafty endeavors and knew that she had done a few stitching projects before so I thought that a compact needle keeper would be a groovy little gift to give her....

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I wasn't expecting it so soon,but the rose plants we planted about a month back have already started flowering. I have found a scattered few on most of the plants. Here is a beautiful red one - can't remember it's name.Here is a very pretty Iceberg rose.I totally love roses - as I do paddocks of canola at full growth...I have always wanted...

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My goodness me!The last few weeks have been totally MAD!We have been on holiday (some photos to come later) and we returned over a week ago now.Since then we have had different events on to attend and we have been trying to keep up with things to be done around the house - inside and out!To top it off, our computer monitor decided...

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Happy first day of Spring to you all!!The time for new beginnings (and that doesn't just have to be for the growth of plants!)I hope today you have a spring in your step! My holiday is coming to a close so I shall be back with more postings soon! With Sprinkles of Sunshine... Anna ...

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