something for the boys

i have been crazy busy creating stock for my first market stall. i am so excited as well as a whole lot nervous. if i sell ONE thing i will be over the moon!! i wonder if that is a natural state of mind for marketeers?? anyhow i have been doing an inventory and i have enough to get me started as i am sharing my table with my darling niece Renata. i will do a mock set up of my wares tomorrow and take a picture to share. basically my prices range from $1.50 to $22 which i think is quite cheap! something for everyone but mostly the females in the family. children, tweens, teens, mums, nanas, boys and dads can all find something that takes their fancy or would be the perfect gift for the special someone in their life.

here is a sneak peek at my latest creation...

toy soldier peg dolls

little moustaches..oh so cute

blue coats and red coats, not historically correct uniforms but good enough to fight against each other ~_~

plus i have been busy painting up these chalkboard frames that mister moo created for me. i have to shabby them up so that he can finish them off.

5 pastel boards...blue, green, pink, cream and antique white. these are my dearest items at $22 each. they come with a hand made felt eraser and bundle of coloured chalk. perfect mothers day present...

so if you are looking for something to do and live in Brisbane, why not take a trip to the petrie markets, daybro road petrie this Sunday the 2nd may from 8-2pm. you might just find the perfect gift and card for your mother or loved one or something for yourself!

wish me luck

xxrosey

pretty present topper

i have finally added some peg dolls to my etsy and madeit shops. i have priced them at $4 plus postage and would make a lovely addition to the top of a present. my mister has created individual clear plastic stands so that they can be displayed on your desk or shelf. i have a range of colours available but could also custom make to suit any colour desired.

pop her through the ribbon and put the card into the peg and voila... sweet little present topper, an extra gift :)

the clear plastic stand keeps her standing nice and tall.

some the other colours available at the moment.

are you impressed with my artistic photographic design? i am learning how to use the light box i recently made...

each doll is different but as sweet as the next ^_^

she is so sweet!

there you have it...i now have 5 items in each store my aim would be to have 10 by the end of the month but i need more time to create!

have a great week ahead. we are counting the sleeps until the Easter break...11 more sleeps until Good Friday.

xxrosey

getting there...

in my last post i was working on a few little things...i haven't seem to have gotten very far, life has a habit of getting in the way! (see my other blog to understand)

i have been working on a few Easter themed ideas... take a chick, a tiny wooden block and cut some scrapping paper to size and what do you get...

she was so cute i had to make a few more...i have plenty more chicks and cubes so i guess i might just make a whole chook house full of them. the lighting isn't very good but you get the idea.

my naked peg dolls are almost finished...

6 started 6 to go

hubby fashioned me a plastic stand perfect for keeping your gal upright and on your desk!

here's a closer look at the stand. i just love these peg dolls but as they serve no real purpose i am not sure if other people would be interested enough to buy them... i think they would make the perfect mothers day present :)

and finally, look what i won..the most gorgeous envelope template! christy over at sweet tidings hosts giveaways on her blog and i was lucky enough to win this one. i only enter those giveaways that i really want to win so i was very happy to have won this one

visit there shop for hte most kawaii gifts you can imagine. cant wait to use it!!

i guess i best be off to finish my peg dolls so that i can list a few and see how they go.

have a great saint patricks day!

xx rosey

what are you making monday

i had a little go at stitching a bird and it gave me the pips, so i went back and embellished more of these little chicks..

and then i had some fun playing with paper and other bits and pieces and made these....

and last night i got restless and painted up these beauties ready for their dresses tonight while desperate housewives is on ~_~

i am having so much fun with each of these craftings, i have more ideas in my mind but not enough hours in the day!

so what are you making this Monday??

xxrosey

how much would you pay?

hello out there...i have a little request. i have managed to find a little time to make two more peg dolls after falling in love with the process at Christmas time (see posts below). i have managed to create two similar ladies but with enough differences for you to say which you prefer.

question 1... front facing so you can only see one leg or side facing so that you can see two legs but they are on the side? (does this make sense?)

front facing so you can only see one

side facing so you can just see them but turn to the side and you can see them fully.

i have given them different outfits veronica is wearing a ruffled dress while Monica is wearing a 'sequined' top and white skirt.

they are both topped of with a sparkly sequin in their hair and a set of 'pearls' around their neck.

question 2...which dress do you prefer or are they both acceptable?

question 3... are they pretty, appealing enough to pop in my online shops and if so...

question 4... how much should i try to sell them for...in aus$ or us$ please stipulate sorry i don't have a shop that deals with pound.

i am in the process of building myself a light box so that i can photograph them properly and place them in my shop. that should give you enough time to answer my questions:)

almost reached 100 followers, might have to have a give away if that milestone ever happens....

these little peg dolls really are sweet in real life and would be perfect for a teen or that someone special in your life...add it to the wrapping of your valentine present or slide the card into her body and pop it on a pillow. show this post to the sweetheart in your life and say 'i want that' convo me if you want one before i pop them in my shop (positive thinking i know)

have a great weekend.

xxrosey

look what i made...

i trust that you all had a grand old christmas and are now preparing for the new year. we are off to the sunny coast for a few weeks, so all will be quiet around here for a bit. before i go i thought i might post some photos that paint a picture of how the lead up to christmas looked. and my other blog will be filled with pictures of those near and dear to me and some of the presents that were unwrapped over the past few days. so pop over here to see my family blog.

had to show you my wrapping skills :) hand made card filled with nice things cause i didnt have the words to express how i felt.

hand painted peg dolls inspired by the gorgeous vanessa at afancifultwist, gifted to the owner of the card above.

another parcel completed...tag by lisa of olivegroveprimitives

hand made chocolate shortbread made by me and covered with love by my three kidlets. gifted to neighbours and extreeeeeemely tasty.

all that was left of those scrummy biscuits :p

tiramasu made by me!

potato salad made by me using one of my best friends recipes...really delicious and the only salad to be polished off at the dinner!

two more peg dolls, this time from my imagination and gifted to two of my nieces that 'get me'

turn your computer on its side to get the idea of these two cuties.

that is all folks..we are still packing up for our trip so i dont think i will pop back in tonight. catch you all next year!

xxrosey

inching slowy out of my box...

last night when all the girls were tucked up in their beds and mister was snoring quietly on the lounge room floor...i took out my paints and brushes and turned this

into this

inspired by a post by the fabulous miss Vanessa of a fanciful twist, i have been dreaming of making my own for some time now. i have this terrible human flaw that i am sure everyone has..self doubt. now i am not saying these are perfect and when compared to Vanessa's they do not even come close to her level of cuteness, but i am so happy with my first attempt. i have no clue how to do faces but i have realised that less is best.

these little elves are ready to fill up Santa's sleigh with toys :p

they are cute from the top of their little heads to the tips of their toes.

i am slowly dabbling in different mediums...i have a craft table full of bits and pieces that i want to have a go at but am too afraid. i really cant explain how i feel..some of you have the very sensible advice of ' have a go. what could possibly go wrong? and if so throw it out and start again'

i understand that advice, but i still find it hard to start. i know that i really want to have a go at a few more of these clothespeg people. i didn't varnish this lot as i followed Vanessa's blog, but i might varnish my next to see how it turns out.

anyhow, i want to gift these to someone special..i hope she likes them...what do you think. if you were gifted them would you be happy??

stepping out of my box felt good and the response from my biggest fans has been encouraging. i might just do it more often :)

learing how to make a traditional indian curry today, so once again i am stepping out of my box.

smooches for a great weekend.