‘Design me an owl’ competition winner and the winner is …… Nicole from Ellabella Prints gorgeous green and purple owls (my favourite colours). I just think these two are so adorable and can’t wait to see what else she can come up with. Nicole wins a $50 voucher to spend at Lil Pip. Thank you […]
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Words of wisdom For my husband … “A budget tells us what we can’t afford, but it doesn’t keep us from buying it.” William Feather Posted by Jane from Lil Pip at 2:57 PM Labels: word of wisdom
Scrappy Doll Journey Begins I’m part of an amazing and inspiring group of women called The Sewing Sisterhood. We had a crazy idea to all contribute a square of fabric and make something from it. And so ‘Scrappy Doll’ was created. The amazingly talented Belinda from Little Sew & Sews collected all the fabric and […]
More handmade purchases I’m not sure these will last until Christmas. Certainly not the “DJs” (day jammies). My 4yo owlet needs them right now. He seems to be growing in front of my eyes are the moment! Space DJs from LA Craft How could I resist this hootilicious outfit? Owl pinny from LA Craft Jane […]
Fabric choice Amy Butler Daisy Bouquet in Gray and Pink What do you think? Will this work for my [Junebug dress](http://lilpipdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/07/junebug-dress-sew-along)? I’m not sure I will be able to keep up but hope to cut some out tonight and sew on Friday (non-working day), although I will be entertaining my two aunts over the […]
Junebug dress sew-along Junebug Dress How adorable is this little dress? A friend told me about this sew-along at Craftiness is not optional and I’m so (sew!!) lucky that my little girl is exactly a size 2/3 or will be by summer. So I’ve printed my pattern and I’m off home tonight to decide which […]
Self-taught crochet So remember I was teaching myself to crochet thanks to YouTube – here? I thought I would share my progress with you. Like any typical crafter, I seriously don’t need to learn something new (note many, many unfinished projects laying around!). However, on a whim I decided to teach myself to crochet with […]
Handmade Christmas Adventure 2011 Last year I tried really hard to make or buy as much handmade as I could for our family. Hard task considering I had a then 4 year old boy and an almost 2 year old girl. I have decided to do it again this year. Starting now and hopefully making […]
Looking to Spring! I know it seems crazy that we are right in the middle of winter and I’m already thinking of spring and summer! Don’t get me wrong, winter is actually my favourite time of the year. I do in fact, love the cold. I love dressing up in my boots, long overcoat and […]
“Design me an owl” Competition The first entry is in and I’m just thrilled! Lucy from inky designs a little family of owls called the Boohoots! Meet Papa, Mama and baby Boohoot. Aren’t they just adorable (do you think using my favourite colour for the baby was on purpose!). Thank you Lucy and I can’t […]