Portable Tea Party & Lavender scented play teabags

Well having a God Daughter means so many things to me, and one of those is that I get to shop for Little Girly gifts.  Last year I purchased a beautiful China Tea Set, but alas my Baby Girl (23) reminded me that my little God Daughter @ 1 would be to tiny for it....so....

When I saw this wooden High Tea Set I knew it would be this years Birthday Gift, but it weighed a ton, so it was going to be a delivery gift (extra bonus means I have to visit) YES!!!

So with two tea sets ready to give, I knew I wanted to make something that was a little more me to go with it....so I was thinking Fabric,  then I searched Pinterest and well the mine field opened up.

I pinned 2 items that I knew I would make and make I did....and I love it so sew so cute!!!

First item was this pin for Tiny Tea Bags, loved them and how cute they look in the cups. I filled them with lavender, so they smell good too.

Then came a tablecloth, that could store all the extras - I was a mum who liked the games put away that belonged together.  So when I found this pin  I was on to it.

It was a rather simple project, and I of course has to add my twist, the little tabs are just a cute addition I think. - sorry no clear photo of that.....but oh did my little god-daughter love it - she sure did....and was constantly making me little cups of tea and bringing my the cloth napkins with a slice a cake...oh I love giving a gift that just hits the mark....

Handmade Gifts - Hexagon Zippered Clutch & Runner

I love finding quirky little extras that can be tied onto packages that just complete a gift

I love to to spoil friends and family with gifts when a special occasion arises. And Pinterest is helping me with loads of ideas - do you drool Pinterest like me making special boards like Christmas, Gift Wrapping Ideas, and Gift Ideas.

So when I need to make a certain someone, something special, I just go and cruise till an idea strikes....like it did this week, for the Birthdays that are coming up.

So Inspired by this item on Pinterest, the fabric, pins and needles came out and and this little wristlet was created. lots of dreamy photos, as I love it so much, I can see me making another one or two of these, especially one for myself. I am sure when the parcel was opened that the owner of this precious gift was just as excited as me making it!!! (ADDED - yes just got the phone message excitement oozed)

No gift is complete without a little handmade Card - these two cuties were quick and fun!!

 All wrapped up ready for gift giving

Here is the other handmade part of the other parcel all wrapped up above too - this table runner was made from scraps from a wedding quilt that I have just realised I have yet to share - ah another post to write. I loved the colours and the scraps worked well, this runner I called my hugs and kisses - the white looks like XX kisses and the Orange square is a big Hug in between - well that's my thoughts. 

Another Pinterest Idea - pom pom flowers smaller sized is perfect for a gift topper

Do you love to give handmade gifts?

Handmade Gifts for Nyngan

Back in July my birthday was made extra special by being asked for be Evie Taylors Godmother. Bianca and I had planned a trip to Nyngan this year some time, so with this honour of Godmother our tripped got planned.

What better excuse to make handmade gifts and of course do a little shopping, just had to spoil this little cherub.

Evie Kay above is wearing a couple of her special gifts....ones to keep and treasure.

 I of course started making this one once I knew it was a girl....love this little snuggle quilt, soft polar fleece backed and of course a signature satin edge binding, just one of my things for babies!!!

And then there are those special gift bags above, I have this thing where new bubs, means all kiddies in the family get gifts, just so they all feel a little spoilt.....so the siblings got signature bags too ......here they are.

 Then it was special name candles, love that scrapping supplies got dragged out perfect for this....oh and Amie was being Christened too, so she just had to have one as well.

The to top the trip off, it was also Amie's birthday a couple of days before, so more spoiling in order - special double sided quilted runner - can't wait to make this one for me, love the patch worked scallop.

Oh and more retail shopping, every little fairy needs a tutu and I couldn't resist these cute red tutu tights....and the extras that went with the outfit, gotta be matching!!!