WAHM Delights Market Night

Oh dear.....its been a V.E.R.Y LOOOOOONG time since I last posted....how do you say SLACK again??
Anyway I have been ridiculously busy, I passed my exams for uni (I now only have 3 units to go - so 2 semesters until I graduate - wooo hooo!  excited much!?!?), I am now also working at an accounting firm 2 days a week for a bit of experience while the little man goes to day care. Then all of a sudden it was December & it seemed we were out every night of the week or all weekend with something or another - usually related to us singing with the Toowoomba Choral Society's Contemporary Choral. Then we were were able to get away up to Hervey Bay for a couple of weeks for what was supposed to be a nice relaxing holiday with swimming, bike rides, reading & just general lazing about....hmmm...how far from the truth was that?? My husband was sick pretty much for most of the 2 weeks so the 2yr old was all mine to entertain in our Camper trailer...fun...LOL. We rode the bikes twice, got to the beach, pool & water park not many more times than that & I got to read 2 chapters of the book I started reading while I was pregnant with the little man.....so almost 3years ago. It used to take me a couple of weeks....how things change....

So whats been happening with Mama Blossom in that time? Not much really... At the end of November, I participated in the WAHM Delights Market Night - a group of WAHM/SAHMs decided that it would be a great idea to get the word out there about all the awesome pages on Facebook (& websites/ BLOGs) that are run by these incredible mums (& dads/ Grandparents). We all contributed 1 or 2 items to the market & it was a great success for many!

My sewing machine also gave up on me & my lovely husband bought me a new one as an early Christmas present - I was very excited - & I LOVE IT!! My favourite thing about it is the free walking foot that came with it...I can't believe I went this long without one!!

(sorry not the best pic)

The last couple of weeks have been truly hectic! I am doing another WAHM Delights Market Night which is on tonight - you can find the Facebook Page ---> here <--- & have contributed 2 items again. A fabric baby ball (with an enclosed rattle) shown below in the hands of my 2 year old who wasn't impressed when I told him it wasn't for him....






& also a 2-in-1 Travel Chalkboard/ Playmat.

A good friend has also started up a Facebook Page: Gingerbread Lane Kids.She is selling kids clothing sizes 0000-12. As she is only starting out  there is limited stock - so make sure you check it out.

So on a final note, just a reminder about the WAHM Delights Market Night tonight (Sunday 29th January 2012). The starting times are as follows:
5:30pm WA
7:30pm QLD
8:00pm SA/NT
8:30pm VIC/NSW/TAS

And I will try & be for "proactive" with my blogging this year... :)

What's coming up.....

Well I have LESS than 2 weeks till my exams....arrrrgghhh!! But on the PLUS side of this, it means I will be able to get back into my sewing & craft again.

I have just joined a group of WAHMs on Facebook and we are going to have a Market Night on Sunday the 27th November (time TBA). It's all pretty exciting! We will each be providing 2 items for the market and there will be a HUUUUUUGE range of items. I haven't yet decided what I will have....whether I will provide something I already have in stock or something else that's in the pipeline.

Talking about what's in the pipeline, I uploaded a few Sneaky Peek pics to my Facebook page - so head on over and have a look.

Until then, keep your eyes glued to the newly set up WAHM Delights page for further info on the market night!

Where have I been....????

So......I have been totally inactive on my blog & in my sewing hobby for over 3 months....SLACKO!!

Well.....not really.....in this time I have studied, passed another 2 subjects towards my degree, been in a musical, got away for a week's holiday, somehow managed to start a casual job & my next 2 subjects. Have also organised and held a 2nd birthday party for my son....so just life in general really.

I have decided not to do any study over the summer semester so FINGERS crossed I can get back into the swing of things & get some more craftiness happening as soon as this semester finishes in approximately 5 weeks (yikes thats WAY TOO CLOSE!!!) ! Its really bad when so much creativity is flying around in your head when you should be doing other things (such as an assignment that is due this FRIDAY!!!)

So on that note, I just wanted to let people know I am still alive.....just not doing much that I really want to be doing....

Quick update.....

Well things are at a bit of a standstill at the moment unfortunately....my exams are very fast approaching (yuk!!) with my 1st one in just over a week & the 2nd on the night (yes that's right - 6pm at night!) after the Queen's Bday Holiday. And just before the expo, my sewing machine AND overlocker both decided that they were overworked & underpaid...so I have a HEAP of sewing left unfinished (including changemat covers, tie high chairs & trolley covers...)

We had a blast at the Handmade Expo in Ipswich on the 21st - with Hannah's Photography & Bloomin' Baby Buds & Personalised Gifts - $$ wise it was a bit disappointing but we had fun & there is SO MUCH to see & buy so we will DEFINITELY be going back - hopefully with some extras on our stall (not for a few months though unfortunately due to other commitments). So I highly recommend that if you are in South East Qld, you should make time to visit them - they are generally on the 3rd Sat of every month - but its on the 4th Sat this month (25th June) because of the Queen's B'day long weekend - and are open 8am-2pm rain, hail or shine! Follow my link above to their Blog or their Facebook Page.

We have a few new things in the pipeline & they will hopefully be released soon & we will possibly be having a stall at the Queen's Park Craft Markets in Toowoomba at some stage. So keep an eye on the Blog & also on my facebook page.

Bullet is BIT & Page is LAUNCHED

I did it! NO going back now! I have made my Facebook Page LIVE!!! Arrrrggghhh!!! What was I thinking?? Oh well....

The Handmade Expo is on Saturday in Ipswich so I am busily attempting to sew up some extra items, not fun with eisteddfod & a child who is still unwell (nothing like working under pressure to keep you  motivated!). Any things I have left over will go straight into my "Items for Sale Folder."

So just a short (but sweet??) post to let you know that its really all happening now....so better get back to business & get that machine buzzing!!

You can find my Facebook page HERE - or through the link on the left of my blog

Countdown to the Handmade Expo

So, I haven't blogged anything for nearly a month! Slacko? Yep but been super busy! (excuses maybe..)
But anyway, we were away at Maryborough over Easter singing at the Qld Eisteddfod (next year its in Ipswich!)
We were in so much & everyone did so well. We as the Toowoomba Choral Society should be very proud of our hard work & effort. Thanks must also go to our awesome conductors Martin & Nerida and our super talented accompanist Anne! We could never do it without you!
Ok so am waffling. My FaceBook page still isn't ready (now that IS slack!!) so am still working on that - hopefully it will be ready before Christmas.....hahaha....which Christmas..??? But anyways, on the 21st of May, myself & 2 friends are off to the Hand Made Expo in Ipswich. Super excited & SUPER nervous. Means we have to be up at some ridiculous time in the morning to get down there in time to set up & be ready to start at 8am (gah!! not looking forward to that!!) But anyways, we are looking forward to the experience & praying that the weather will be nice.

Remember to check out my friend's pages on FaceBook: Bloomin' Baby Buds & Personalised Gifts and Hannah's Photography. You won't be disappointed!

So this is what's coming up. Also, TOTALLY unrelated to my blog & stuff, The Toowoomba Choral Society also has a combined concert coming up with the Blackstone-Ipswich Cambrian Choir - so that will be exciting!

Getting Closer........

Feels like its taking forever!! GAH!!! But am neeeeeeaaarlllly there......
Maybe the 1st of May is a great date to aim for....Easter will be ridiculously hectic with the Qld Eisteddfod & I have uni assignments looming in the background.......this is when I start to think.....what was I thinking?!?!?! LOL

Anyways.....I have another couple of piccies to share with this short (but sweet??) post....

This is a little rattle/ tag toy giraffe. It is made of beautiful soft minky & all the little tags have been double stitched for durability & safety. There is an enclosed rattle inside.

 
My Trolley covers have extra long sides for extended coverage & the extra long back is also a velcro closing bag.

The cover also features a built in lap belt & a belt at the back to then attach to the trolley.

There are also toy loops on the front & an inside pocket (these arent shown on this picture)


So these are just a few more of my offerings. The items I will have for sale will not be exactly as these shown but you will be able to view them shortly on my "almost complete" Facebook Page.