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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