how time flies......

I can't believe how quickly time has passed........

Nate was 18 months old yesterday, feels like only last week I was bringing him home from hospital....

Here he is the morning after he arrived into the big wide world sigh...


And here he is today sitting on the couch watching Yo Gabba Gabba, although as you can see he took time out to strike a pose for me....


A gorgeous 18 month old and 16 weeks pregnant, could life be anymore wonderful!

Happy Wednesday!

i am wondering.....

If sometime soon I am going to be waking to see this....


Ok, that may be a little bit dramatic but I can't believe how cold it is! Even though I am incubating I still have three layers on!

Things have been busy I am thinking up and making samples of Halloween, Christmas and Valentines Day stock. Need to get this organised and under control well before Baby Number 2 arrives!

Did all Nate's Christmas/Birthday shopping this morning with K-Mart. I decided to take advantage of their create your Christmas Lay By List online, drop it at the Lay By Department before 14 July 2010, pay your deposit and then pick it up from 1 December 2010! Easy! No battling with trolley's and other shoppers on Thursday morning!

Things are being ticked off the list left, right and centre! Feels so good!

Happy Tuesday!

the joys of being mum......

I have had a sick husband and a sick little boy this week. I have lost count of the number of tissue boxes I have been through, not to mention how much sanitising liquid I have rubbed onto my hands. Until going to Woolworths this morning I didn't realise how many products Pine-O-Cleen made, I bought them all. I am now busying myself de-germing the house not to mention washing anything in sight. One could be doing better things on a Sunday. I can tell you that I haven't seen this happy little boy for a while...


I am however heading out for a belated birthday celebration tonight with the fabulouse Julia! We are off to my, hmmmm it is a tough call, but would have to say second favourite restaurant in Brisbane - Anise. Can't wait!!

Hope your Sunday is a bit brighter than what mine has been so far!!

how things have changed....

Whilst scouring the world wide web for all things Birthday Party related for little boys, I couldn't help but notice all the very pretty cupcake cases that are available now! Unlike the boring white ones I remember gracing birthday party tables when I was little.

Here are just a few of the gorgeous ones I found.....

Images from CupcakeSocial

As you can see the pretty cupcake cases distracted me from the little boy related party things!
Need to focus and keep my mind on the job at hand!!

Have a good weekend!

commercial floristry course...completed!

Last night saw the final instalment of my Commercial Floristry Course at Perrotts School of Floristry. Last night was a night to reflect on the previous 17 weeks with the choice being left to us as to what we wanted to do. I decided to revisit the Hand Tied Posy in classic cottage flowers like sweet pea, stocks, jonquils and mini roses. They smell totally divine.

Here are the pics....






If my dream becomes a reality (one day....) this style of floristry and lots of shabby chic loveliness is what you will find in abundance in my own little florist shop!

giveaway winner......

So today hasn't exactly gone to plan, with two sick members of the family, a miserable rainy day, a long afternoon nap and then my last Floristry Class tonight here I am..... only just announcing the winner of my Giveaway. I was going to do the write the names on the pieces of paper and draw them out of a hat but hey I am so ready for bed (again....).

So the Random.org number generator it was and the random winning number is 3!

Congratulations MANDY from BUSY BEE HANDMADE! I will be in contact shortly to get your postal address etc!

Will be back tomorrow with photos of tonight's flower creation!

Goodnight x

don't forget......

My Giveaway is closing tonight at midnight AEST details here.....

I have had a few sales today one lucky person has a massive EIGHT entries into the giveaway with all the purchases they made!!!

Check out the Etsy and Made It Stores....

Happy Tuesday......

buying pretty girly things.......

No not for my little bundle, the sex of which will remain a mystery until he or she graces us with his or her arrival. Although if you were to ask my Husband he is betting on a girl after my 9 weeks of being sick and laying on the lounge 24/7!! I am not convinced.....

I am lucky enough to be be Godmother to my cousins two gorgeous little girls, Madisen and Jorja and a very dear friend also has a beautiful little girl, Holly. Of course I spoil these little girls and love to buy pretty little things for them.

As December is going to be a busy month in our household I have begun the task of Christmas/End of Year Birthday shopping. Here are a couple of items that I picked up for the girls on Made It yesterday.....

From Nesian Kids these gorgeous little knotty necklaces...

Image from Nesian Kids

From Ank Bowtique these super cute headbands....

Images from Ank Bowtique

Can't wait to receive them in the post!

Oh and Amanda and Bec, if you are reading this just pretend you didn't see these gorgeous little girly gifts! xx

the envelope project.....

so I was trawling through the fabulous Calico and Co Blog this morning checking out all the Paper Week posts, when this little picture caught my eye....


so I did what any curious craftee person would do.... I clicked on it!! I was then redirected to the Blog of Meet Me At Mikes and this post.....

What a fantastic idea I thought! So I am going to join in and make my own little envelope filled with some craftee little things..... I will do a post when I am finished to show you what I am sending off.

Why don't you join in too....

Happy Monday!

gorgeous finds....

This morning we tottled on down to the Mathilda's Market at the Eagle Farm Racecourse.

Although there were plenty of things that took my eye, there were only two items that I can honestly say I loved.

These gorgeous birdcages complete with little birds by Ruby & Belle



I love, love, love these beautiful hand drawn illustrated prints by Nikki Catalano



I have added these three to my Etsy Favourites. You can find Nikki's Etsy Store here.

Hope you are having a great weekend x

it's giveaway time........

So in celebration of a couple of things, me turning 30 and yesterday being my 100th Blog Post! One Craftee Mumma is having a Giveaway!

Let me introduce you to the Giveaway Prize which is also a new One Craftee Mumma Product!


I have had a few custom orders for these frames featuring my Vintage Flower Embellishments, so have decided to add them to my product list...... Now you have the chance of winning one before they are added to the store.

To receive an entry in the Giveaway here is what you do....

1. Sign up to follow my blog by clicking on FOLLOW on the right hand side bar and leave me a comment letting me know
2. If you are already a follower of my blog leave me a comment to say HI!
3. Blog about my giveaway on your blog, then come back and leave a comment with the link to your post
4. Heart my Etsy Store, come back and leave a comment with your Etsy Username

AND

I will give you TWO entries for every item purchased from my Etsy or Made It Stores i.e. purchase one item and receive two entries, purchase two items and receive four entries and so on and so on....

I am more than happy to send this little giveaway abroad. Entries will close at midnight AEST on Tuesday 22nd June 2010.

I will announce the winner on Wednesday, 23 June 2010. Make sure you check back in then to see if you are the lucky winner!

Happy Thursday!

another reminder.....

of how lucky I am to be married to my Husband!!!

I was going to let today go by without a big fuss but after receiving such an amazing gift this morning, I can't help myself.....

So today I turn 30 and here is what Husband and Nate surprised me with....

You think the bag is impressive, wait til you see what is inside!


Ta da!!!


A stunning Paspaley Pearl ring! The reason why I have been banned from doing any internet banking for about the last month! I have had my eye on one of these babies since we lived in Darwin which is the birthplace of the Paspaley Pearl!

So this is also my 100th blog post which I was going to combine with a Giveaway. Never fear the Giveaway will now be my 101st blog post which will happen either tonight or tomorrow, stay tuned......

sale....sale......sale......

I have decided to pop a few items on sale to make way for some new goodies!







To see all the items on sale check out the SALE Section in the Etsy Store HERE

and HERE and HERE in the Made It Store.

2nd birthday celebration dilemma.....

So I know that I should be full of ideas considering it is only Nate's 2nd Birthday but I am totally stumped about what to do for him this year. Although his birthday is not until the end of December, I figure that December is going to be quite a busy month with Baby Ryder #2 due and Christmas so I am trying to get things organised now.......

So the 1st Birthday was themed with Hoots! I ordered some amazing handmade decorations from the Etsy Store Ciao Bambino where I became good Etsy Buddies with the fabulous Jeniene! Here are a couple of photos from the Extravaganza...

Gorgeous Table Centrepieces

Cute Banners

Round sticker labels for the favour boxes I made

I am also guessing that this year would be a bad year to not make a big deal out of this birthday with a new addition on the scene.

So a theme is what I am debating over. So far I have thought of Dinosaurs, In the Night Garden (the weird show that he loves on the ABC) or Chuggington (another ABC favourite with trains). I have also thought pirates but have decided to save that for a couple of years.

So I guess I am putting the call out there to all you Mummy's of little boys. What themes have you used for your little ones?

oh happy day......

Two years ago today, we had the pleasure of celebrating the marriage of Uber Claire to the just as Uber Chris at the lovely Peppers Hidden Vale.

Happy Anniversary Guys!

a nice day out......

We have my Mum and Dad staying with us at the moment. We headed to Portside this morning to check out the Boutique Markets as they were having a Kids and Pets Big Day Out!

Nate had a great time in the Petting Zoo, not to mention pointing and announcing every DOG! DOG! DOG! that he saw, God Bless Him!


As always there were some fabulous finds at the Market. I am in love with the new large art frames from Mondo Cherry. There was one featuring these gorgeous hearts on display today.....

Image from Mondo Cherry

I love this one with the butterflies too......

Image from Mondo Cherry

I always enjoy reading Mondo Cherry's Blog, these ladies are so talented and classy not to mention full of of inspiration. I love that they are fellow Brisbanites!

Happy Sunday!

shop update.......

Just a quick post to let you know that I have added a few new lots of loveliness to the Etsy and Made It Stores.

I am working on some new embellishments and also a special something for a Blog Giveaway coming up next week....

Here are some pics of the new additions....









My work here is done.....

Goodnight x

friday etsy favourites.....

Thought I would share a few things sitting in my favourites at the minute....

From the Etsy store of Tuuni....



Now Japanese Washi Tape, how I could buy heaps of rolls of this, but I am yet to find something fabulous to do with it. These rolls from the Etsy Store of Littlehappythings1....



I love this photo from the Etsy Store of Enamor Photography



Gorgeous Ceramic Vase from the Etsy Store of Red Hot Pottery



This little Owl Post Gift Box is so cute! From the Etsy Store of CelesteFrittata



A very mixed bag of favourites! I am loving the Suggested Shops feature now on Etsy (found in your favourites section up next to the Favourite Sellers tab). Although it can be a little dangerous!

Happy Friday!

nate's 1st year....

So I guess I am posting this looking for someone to tell me that I am not the only one....

Almost two years ago to the day I was shopping with Uber Claire whilst visiting Brisbane (we were living in Darwin at the time) and she bought me this book in anticipation of Baby Ryder's (as Nate was affectionately known for 9 months) arrival....



As you can see the book is in perfect condition. I can hear you all saying what a great job she has done keeping the book looking so nice, but here is the thing, I haven't done a thing with it. Not one entry, not one photo - NOTHING......



I figure seeing as though Baby Ryder #2 is on the way I should pull my finger out and get it done. I have everything I need to complete it - dates of first steps, words etc, photos, hospital id bracelets, the newspaper from the day he was born, a copy of his birth announcement, hair from his first haircut - EVERYTHING I need to complete this book is here safely tucked away in this box.



This is not the only project that I have to get finished, there is the album I am putting together with all the cards we received when the little fella was born, the time capsule I want to put together, the 1st Birthday Album......sigh!

All I am in need of is some time!

Please tell me that I am not the only one who took almost 18 months to complete these important piece of my Baby Boy's history........ANYONE???

Step Sixteen - Corporate Long and Low

You will have noticed that the last couple Thursday's have gone by without my usual photos of my creation from my Flower Class. Well I am back, two more weeks to go and I will now have a couple of lessons later in the year to make up for the missed ones.... Not sure what I will do on Wednesday nights now....

Last night saw a lesson in Corporate Long and Low Arrangements with some beautiful Natives. After a couple of weeks off my flower arranging mojo took a while to return, this is my third attempt after a run in with a rather large banksia that just wasn't working for me! Here are the pics...






They smell amazing and look great sitting on my buffet!

So cold here today, I have just put a hoodie on over two other layers, hope my Sunny Brisbane comes back soon!

Happy Thursday!