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We've moved! Our new space is here.  xxx

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It's been a few months in the making but it getting closer and closer...  Plushka's website is going live any day now!  It's very exciting and a little scary too as it's a new system that I still need to learn how to use. However, as much as I love my blog,  it's time for a change. I hope to make this transition smooth and that you will still stop by my blog to read it but

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The patterns for the happy monsters are finally here! It did take me a while but I got here eventually. I got too carried away with making them in different colours, they are very addictive!  This three eye monster takes a few hours and many felt spots to make. He is super cute and can be an educational toy too - learning colours, textures and shapes. You can use ribbon tags instead

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I decided to take a day off today. As I and Mr. Plushkin work through the weekend, we usually have one or two days off during the week. On my little day off to-do list was to feed the birds in the park.... tick. Then, try to use as many tomatoes as I can as be bought 10 kg on special..... tick. I roasted 2 kg to make a sauce for carries, used 1 kg to make a pasta sauce in the Thermomix

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After posting countless updates on my two cotton crochet blankets, I thought I should really show you the end result. They are still in progress as the Ends need to be waved in. This is truly the hardest part for me as I get inpatient when I see the "sea" of ends still left to be tidied up! I know it's better to tidy up every square one by one as I crochet the blanket. Even so, I get too

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It's raining here. again. The gloomy and sleepy mood is back but I am fighting it off with some toy making. I was hoping to take pictures for the monster pattern today but not sure how it will work out with the lighting...  Anyway, there are plenty of things to do around here. I finished a fox with fabric called "Cherry Woods" by Saffron Craig that I paired with rose pink felt. She

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Happy Friday!  This is Laura of Creativity Unmasked and today’s guest post is a romantic round-up of DIY ideas to help you get ready for Valentine’s Day.  Clockwise from upper left:  Heart-shaped ice cream sandwiches (Martha Stewart) Cupid’s arrow toppers and tags (Creature Comforts) Coffee cup wrappers (Eat Drink Chic) Wrapped books (Design Sponge)

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I don't sew much so I never really gave this topic much thought to be honest. I know what quality fabric feels like and always make sure it is 100% cotton and that's probably good enough for what I make.  However, as one of my new year resolutions is to make 3 pieces of handmade clothing for myself, I started researching more about sewing clothes and found this great website - Nicole's

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It feels like I haven't blogged for ages, in reality it's been only a couple of days. It feels like forever! With 2 days of constant rain (much longer for our QLD readers!) it is very gloomy in the studio. Thus, I couldn't take any pictures and just felt like having a nap... so I took a day off and use this opportunity to spend more time with Mr. Plushkin. Although the weather is a little

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I received so many helpful comments on Facebook about my happy little monsters! I was going to make another one combining two designs, taking into account that some people preferred green monster for one eye and aqua for the tags.    I thought I'll just add tags to the green one but it didn't feel right. Tags just didn't go with that shape so, I thought that it will be better to&

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I while ago, when I've changed the layout and the design of this blog, all the pictures in the posts from 2009 just disappeared.  It was sad as I love going back and see what I've been up to back then so it took me a while to come to terms with the fact that I really should delete those posts. However, before I do that, I though I might be able to salvage a few that I think worth saving! &

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In my creative space this week I am having fun with monsters! I must say, I had to come out of my "comfort zone" in order to make these two cheeky guys.   After I made the round aqua monster, I checked with my Facebook readers whether I am on the right track at all. Will kids like it? Is it cute enough? After many positive comments (Thank you everyone for the feedback!), I continued

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 It's a toy making season here, in the studio. I started from the owls and now moving to the foxes and hedgehogs.... My stock building plan is going well so far.  However, I did  make a small customer order that is now on it's way to US. Two linen napkins with Hello Kitty were requested to match a set of cups with the same pattern as the Liberty fabric.  I really

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The settled shades of green, blue and brown are so me and when these prints arrived, I must admit I stroked them and looked at them for a while. It always takes me some time to put them on the shelf and new fabrics end up hanging around my craft table for some time. Occasionally because they are out and about, I find a matching felt and the fabric gets to be used straight away. Most often

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3 years ago when I just started creating, I didn't like pink. Yes, that is true, pink wasn't the colour of my choice when I used to buy fabric or picking the colours for my creations. However, shade by shade it won me over and have a lovely pink fabric stash with all sorts of prints. It is now one of my first colour choices! To celebrate my love for pink, here are few products from my lovely

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One of my resolutions this year is to make more things for my home, as well as gifts, donate and participate in group projects as much as possible. Although, I am trying not to overcommit this year too so I am hoping to find a nice balance in between.  Anyhow, while I have time in the beginning of the year, I joined a few craft alongs including the Woollies for Tassie.  I loved

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Sometimes I have a clear plan for a day but it changes in a split moment when a new idea pops into my head!  That exactly what happened last week.  I was in my studio looking through my notebooks and, out of the blue, I found a sketch from 2 years ago that I done on a plane to London.  I am going to release a few patterns this year so I thought why not this one?! Thus, after

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It's all about red colour at Plushka's at the moment. After all, Valentine's day is only about 4 weeks away! Besides, red is one of my favourite colours - it's bright and happy. Here is a mini round-up of products from my lovely sponsors that are made in this wonderful cheery colour: Ladybug notebook from Sammy & Lola  - $3  Hand-printed fabric fat quarter by BlueBerry

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I am very excited to finally share with you my latest project,  and my first Valentine's day collection - "Love hearts".  I began thinking about making my first Valentine's day collection on Christmas break and started by modifying Plushka's "classic" -  "I heart owls" brooches  into a slightly different, more summery and girly design with a little flower

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This is my first inspiration board update this year and I gave it a fresh nautical makeover. I always liked this  white/red/blue colour combo but I don't get to use it often. Looking at the board, a crochet blanket comes to mind as well as a group of frogs made in these colours....or maybe a red owl with that blue fabric with the boats? While I am not  sure where this combo

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Happy Friday (and Happy New Year)!  This is Laura of Creativity Unmasked and today’s guest post is a round-up of DIY household organisation ideas to help those of you who have resolved to get things at your home into ship-shape order this year.  Clockwise from upper left:  Mail Sorter (Curbly) Menu Planning Board (The Creative Momma) Family Organiser Board (

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In my creative space this week, besides stitching items for the new Valentine's day collection, there are a few toys on the production line as well as another blanket.  I took me a few days to pick the fabric for this fox. Raspberry felt proved to be a little tricky to match fabric with, even with my gigantic stash! However, after consulting with Mr. Plushkin last night, we came to the

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It's a new year and a new beginning! As much as it is important to look back and write down what worked and what didn't last year (you already did it, right?!), it's the beginning of a new year and that means it's a clean start. What would you like to achieve this year?  Being more organised and spend less time online are on my list for sure. That's is why number one on my list today

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Picture credits: lollypops, succulents, table setting, silk bow tie, coasters    I love this combo at the moment! Purple is not really a summery colour, it's more of an autumn colour but I've always leaned towards autumn/winter colours. I like all shades of purple at the moment from light lavender to deep shades of plum. You will see more of them used in my new

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