You will find following pictures of some purchases I got while in Melbourne. I love new things and I cannot wait to display or use what I bought!! ^Firstly, eventhough the Babushka shop I found in a little arcade was way expensive, I did manage to purchase a cheaper set of Russian-like dolls. I love these and can't wait to set them up in little Sprout's room when I get it painted.
^I've seen many a pattern using ric-rac and I always love the look of this being used in crafty creations. So I have started my ric-rac stash with my favourite coloured thick ric-rac!

Have a gawk at this great giveaway over HERE.

I am loving checking out all these new blogs and sites. I hope I win one of the giveaways! Even if I don't, it is great to be introduced to new products and blogs and meet some new crafters!!

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Just found this giveaway over at another cool blog.

Find it HERE.

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Walking down the streets of Melbourne, especially Flinders Street, is quite an architectural experience. The mix of old buildings with the new is quite remarkable and interesting.
^I absolutely love these old stone church buildings. There is just something about an old building don't you think. Makes you wonder about its past and what historical events happened in it or the historical people that walked inside its walls.

I just entered this awesome giveaway that I thought I would mention in case you would like to check it out.

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You SO cannot go past visiting Koko Black for a completely indulgent treat!!

I definitely indulged this time! ^Doesn't this just look delectable?

I absolutely love going to craft fairs and markets. It doesn't happen as often as I like but when it does I get extremely excited.

Let me show you my two favourite craft projects I did at the Craft & Quilt Fair... Because I have been fairly focused on crochet lately I attended a couple of the craft circles that involved this. I have only just learnt to crochet about 4 months ago so it is relatively new. I had been told by many that crochet is very easy - even easier than knitting. Now, I knit quite abit and when looking at crochet, to me it looked hard. But one night, I decided to 'bite the bit' and do it. So...I pulled up a You Tube tutorial on the computer, sat there with my ball of wool and hook and learnt how to crochet a granny square. It was the most exciting feeling as I grasped the skill and actually saw it take place in my hands. There were a few initial attempts which were botch-ups but I did get it in the end and I felt SO proud of myself. Since then, I had been pumping out a whole heap of granny squares which I will use for a rug for my little Sprout!

At the fair, I decided to be brave and try a different kind of crochet. It was called Tunisian Crochet and the craft circle was for making a purse using this method. I really like it and it is actually quite easy. It uses a longer hook as you actually add stitches onto the needle/hook.

Apart from catching up with my family - the Australian Craft & Quilt Fair was one of the main reasons why we arranged to go to Melbourne at this time. I have been to the Melbourne fair before a few years ago with Mum and one of my sisters and it was great. It was just as fun this year.

I'll show you why... ^This is the entrance and before the 'gates' open of a morning, they do a little dance which they get people from the line-up to join in. And guess who was one of the people who got picked on the first morning? Of course, it was me - who else? But it didn't go unrewarded...
^I got this little package from BLUE WILLOW COTTAGE who were celebrating their 10th birthday for their business.

Isn't that what little kiddies do when they aren't very well - grizzle?

Well this one does!

So this week my time has been taken up with this little darling scrambling into my arms at any given opportunity for Mumma Snugs!!Poor lil Sprout!

I will eventually be able to blog properly I'm sure but until then short and sweet is all I can manage!

See ya again soon

With Sprinkles of Sunshine...

Anna

P.S. Just a little note on the blankie that my little Sprout has draped over her - I made hubby and myself one each to take camping a few years back! They are so warm and cosy. And they are really easy to make - I will have to describe how easy in another post another day!!

It happens every winter - but the knitting needles come out and I don't stop, I have always got a knitting or crochet project on the go these days. As a gift for a friend who just had her second child, I rearranged the sock slipper pattern down to a baby bootie size and knitted up these bits of cuteness. I hope they like 'em! Crafty holiday pics are on their way. I have downloaded the photos from my mobile and now just need to load photos onto my computer from my digital camera and I'll be all set.

Come back soon!

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I know, I know. I did say that I was going to post some crafty pictures from my holiday but I haven't properly unpacked yet so the 'projects' have not all been found so I can photograph them all to show you. They are coming though - I promise! Life after a holiday is quite constant, it's quite bamboozling!

However, here are a few cool things I'd like to share with you... Today, I went into town (by myself, I might add - little Sprout went with her Daddy in the tractor for the morning). I have been wanting to get some gumboots for our little girl for a while now cos she loves jumping in puddles and getting all wet. They'd also be handy for out on the farm.

Well...today I went to a shop I haven't been to before but wanted to check out and low-and-behold - there was a box with kids gumboots for sale outside the door. I grabbed a pair, paid for them (along with a few other items) and bought them home. She found them in our shoe box at the door, where I'd left them, after her nap and has worn them on and off the rest of the afternoon.
In the mail today, I received this postcard from AUSTRALIA - lol. It was from some very good friends from back in Tassie who are on holiday at the moment in Queensland. My first postcard for my collection from my own country. How cool is that?!

Every city has different sights/objects/architecture/activities that is unique to them.

Whilst in Melbourne I was exposed to a few of this cities sights to see. Here are a few snapshots to start my holiday pics off... I was walking back to our apartment across the riverfront of the casino and you will find some of these funny looking colourful sculpture thingys. It's interesting so I took a photo.
One of my favourite shots before walking across the bridge. And to think this is only taken on my mobile phone which isn't an iPhone, just an ordinary 3G LG phone. It takes some good shots though sometimes!