Krafty Kira

Whoopsie

2011-08-31T18:15:00.003+10:00

Blog neglect....in a nutshell, I've been busy with life in general and not a lot has been happening craft wise. in fact this may be my last blog post as I am just too lazy/preoccupied with other, more important things. But here are a few things I have made recently anyway: From top left, clockwise: Red Sea Princess, Shroom, Mobieus Cowl, French Day Hat

The craft of cake making

2011-05-30T14:19:00.006+10:00

I admit I am not the best cake maker. In fact I struggle to put out a decent "looking" cake even though it might taste delish! So when Ned asked for a birthday party this year with a Porsche cake I freaked out a little. He then changed his mind and asked for a monster truck cake. So I did a bit of research and turns out it isn't all that hard to make a decent monster truck cake. I found a really

Reclaimed Teachers Pet

2011-04-27T14:49:00.003+10:00

At the end of last year I ripped apart a whole heap of Isla's newborn knits with the intention of reclaiming the yarn to knit it into something else (I love this colourway). I finally got around to reskeining it, washing it, drying it and re-balling it and now I have knit it into a Teachers Pet:I just hope my little pink princess will wear this. It does have a bit of pink in the colourway so

Pot Holders Concluded

2011-04-21T16:00:00.005+10:00

So I sent off my potholders and I received mine a couple of weeks ago. So thanks to the very talented ladies who made them for me, they are fabulous.PINWHEELSI do love a pretty pinwheel. The one on the left was made by the very talented Bec (who also organised the swap) and the one on the right by Peta. The one on the left is now Islas and the one on the is Neds (apparently).OOOOH, PRETTYThese

Just because...

2011-03-24T12:56:00.002+11:00

these are the cutest biscuits (cookies to non-Aussies) I've ever made, with Isla's helpPEANUT BUTTER BEARSRecipe from theMummy and Me Cookbook

Sewing - yippee

2011-03-13T17:27:00.014+11:00

My organisational skills since Ned has started school have taken a bit of a bashing. However, I am finally getting into the rhythm of things and I have found some time over the last few weeks to slot in a bit of sewing. For a Potholder Swap on EBButterflies, Pinwheel and "Retro" (only 3 of the 5 pictured)Quilts for Queensland12.5" (approx) Nine patch disappearing, pinwheel, heart, and log cabin

First Week of School

2011-02-04T16:53:00.005+11:00

Phew, what a week. My cheeky monkey has just finished his first week of school and we are both exhausted. On day 3 the "when do i go on holidays" started, along with a few tears because "school is the longest day ever". I have been a little worried all week but I guess I shouldn't have been because when I pick him up he's always very happy and this afternoon even more so (maybe because he know't

QLD Flood Relief Auctions

2011-01-15T13:54:00.005+11:00

My Australian readers will know all about the devastating floods that have hit the northern state of Queensland recently (as well as other parts of the country). There have been so many stories of loss as well as those of survival; many of which have bought me to tears. I have had to turn off the TV and am trying not to read the news as it just too heartbreaking. Like others, I have felt a bit

Alex Jacket

2011-01-11T12:01:00.005+11:00

In my previous post I mentioned that I was doing a Test Knit for a fellow Ravelry member, Celia. Well I have finished and the pattern, The Alex Jacket, is now available for download. Here is my version in a size 2 knit for Isla (yarn was hand-dyed by myself also over the same coloured pink as the trim):Isla and I adore this jacket. And as a bonus knitting it was easy and the fit is perfect. Plus

2010 - The year that was

2010-12-31T07:07:00.007+11:00

In 2010 I made a lot of stuff and I also accumulated a lot of stuff. As a result my house is now fuller (not necessarily a good thing). Some of my favourite items from this year:Even though I accomplished a lot, I feel sad knowing that this year is over as of tonight. This was the last year I had my boy at home with me as he will be heading off to big school soon. He, of course, is very excited.

Some knitting and other craft

2010-12-16T19:33:00.014+11:00

If you are crafty like me then you'll have been madly trying to finish off WIPs in time for the ever rapidly approaching Christmas. For me this has meant a bit of sewing, some knitting, and for something different, soap making (although that was mostly for us as a fun project for the kids and I). I have almost finished the advent Calendar. It is in use but I am not happy with the way I've hung it

Shutting up shop

2010-11-24T09:51:00.001+11:00

I've come to the realisation that I don't have the dedication to be a knitty WAHM (unsurprising since I haven't even attempted to sell anything in the last 6 months).... So I've decided to shut up my madeit shop and just continue to make things for myself and my family. I have listed the things I have had sitting in a box in my craft room for a good 9 months (all size SMALL) at reduced prices and

Christmas Sewing and Other Stuff

2010-11-18T18:13:00.000+11:00

I've been doing a bit of sewing in addition to the Advent Calendar WIP. Here is a pic of a quick fish for Ned as he and Isla were fighting over a knitted one I made a couple of years ago (pre-rav). This was a 15 min job of drafting up a quick pattern, cutting out the fabric (I used the outer of an old minky nappy for the fish and some felt and fabric scraps for the rest):One of a few Christmas

Advent Calendar

2010-11-04T17:56:00.000+11:00

I've been meaning to make an Advent Calendar for about 2 years now. This year my 4 year old keeps asking how long until Christmas so I think it's time I got my butt into gear. As a result I have now purchased some fabric and a few more colours of wool felt so I can make my own version. I have done up the plans, now I just have to make it. I am cheating a wee bit though; I found this Advent

OK, so I suck...

2010-10-17T08:15:00.001+11:00

at keeping up to date with this blog. Seems even once a week is a stretch at the moment. But you know what, that's OK. It means I am super busy in my real life and whilst that can make me a bit frazzled I do love being busy :)I have managed a bit of dyeing recently, with some help from the creative artist (aged 4).This one is eerily similar to another one Ned dyed earlier and it is thus called "

Blogtoberfest

2010-10-02T06:31:00.000+10:00

Yes, it is the time of the year when bloggers dedicate a whole month of blogging every day. Never fear, I lack the blogging stamina to be able to blog every day. Not to mention how ridiculously busy October is in general for me (see bottom of this post). I will however, try and blog at least once a week. Going to be hard though as all my cameras are out of action so I won't have any pics until I

Wildlife Encounter

2010-09-22T06:40:00.002+10:00

So I was taking some rubbish to the bin the other day, as you do, and when I opened it I got the fright of my life:"Mr Possum" as we called him must have desperately wanted something in it during the night and then not been able to get out again went to sleep. I shut the lid and checked on him again late in the day where he was still fast asleep. Before the sun went down I opened the lid and left

Woollybutts Auctions

2010-09-06T16:17:00.000+10:00

The Woollybutts Auctions mentioned earlier in this post are now underway and will finish by the end of the week. The proceeds from the auctions will go to the Kate Buntine Foundation.This foundation provides financial assistance to families of Type 1 Diabetic juveniles starting on pumps. They fill the gap that private health, the government and Medicare miss; sometimes only $300 .. which for a

And the Winner is:

2010-09-03T18:27:00.001+10:00

So I had 7 entries in my first ever blog giveaway. I liked all of the comments and couldn't choose so let the random number generator do it for me. Each entry was alloted a number in order of date made. The winner is:So congratulations finnandkai. I will arrange to have the nappy to you shortly ;)I'm currently trying to finish off a few knitted sets which I actually started earlier this year.

My First Blog Giveaway

2010-08-24T12:48:00.000+10:00

So this is a bit late but I've been busy, what with my baby girl turning 2 and all Anyway, in celebration of her being 2, and in an effort to clean up all my unfinished WIPs , I am having my first blog giveaway. This is what is on offer:It is a size Newborn/Small FITTED Nappy. The outer is a red 100% cotton jersey and the nappy has a full body layer of bamboo. The inner is lined with white

Its on Again

2010-08-13T07:15:00.000+10:00

The Auctions to help raise funds for Juvenile Diabetes that is. This time around I will be donating a boys set: Appliqued T-shirt (Size 0), Itti Bitti Boo Fitted Nappy (Size M), and Knitted Woollen Shorties (Size M). Here is a sneak peak of the set which you will be able to buy in SeptemberI will post about this again in more detail when the listing is up.Stay tuned also for my first blog

Perspective

2010-07-29T13:10:00.000+10:00

OK this is a slighty off-topic post so I apologise in advance and promise to resume craft blogging soon. I've just come home from mothers group and one of those shopping trips that ends with upset children and an embarrassed and frazzled Mummy. As we were heading for the exit after grabbing a few groceries my almost 2yo decides to bolt for the door that leads directly onto the road. The

Items Completed 2009

2010-07-19T07:33:00.000+10:00

Since I am removing this list from my side menu I thought I would add it in here so I can still keep the record of what I finished last year.Bee Eater Longies (M/L)Bee Eater Shorties (S)Birthday Pinwheel BeanieBirthday Swing topBit of Whimsy Dolls (Lots)Blossom Vanilla (L)Blue Choc Vanilla (S)Busy Bee Soaker Test KnitCalorimetry x 2Cherry Ripe Soaker (M)Cot BumperEli ElephanteFlower Garden

Wordless Wednesday - Knits for My Kids

2010-07-14T18:04:00.000+10:00

Sewing - Yay!

2010-07-01T14:30:00.000+10:00

I've finally managed to get some more time at the sewing machine. Both kids needed new pants desperately. My little fairy has had a growth spurt and needed some new girly pants rather than her brothers hand-me-downs. So I made her a pair of wide-leg denim pants with floral corduroy cuffs (no pics, in the wash).My little man requested "rocket pants with a comet Mum". So I looked around and whilst