it's beginning.......

to look a lot like CHRISTMAS! Everywhere you go.....

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Just a few of my favourite Christmas Images I found whilst trawling through my new addiction - Pinterest!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

creative collective :: handmade christmas card swap

Hopefully everyone is receiving their cards from their swap partners of the Creative Collective Handmade Christmas Card Swap.

I have received four so far and can't wait for the fifth one to arrive so that I can share photos of them with you!

Here are the cards that I purchased from City Kitten Designs to send to my swap partners.

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Don't forget to post photos of the Handmade Cards that you receive on the Creative Collective Flickr Page.

Happy Monday!

introducing....

LITTLE HAMISH...

We are settling in nicely with our new addition. Managed to get myself a sleeper second time round! Touch wood it lasts!

Master Nate is besotted with him and Husband and I are in love all over again!

Thank you so much for all your kind words!

I am off for more snuggles, got to soak up this baby stage, it doesn't hang around for long!

He's here........

Just a quick one to let you all know that we have welcomed a new member to our now complete little family......

Hamish John arrived (quickly) on 7 December 2010 at 6.45pm weighing 7 pound 7 ounces and measuring 51cm.

We are both doing great although I am busting to get home, didn't think I would be missing Nate as much as I am.

Thank you for all the wishes on my previous post and once we are home and settled I will be sure to share some photos.

Take care xx

just thought i'd let you know......

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I have decided to put things on hold blog wise (except for a few scheduled posts here and there). I have a funny feeling that this second little bundle will be making an early arrival after the events of the last few days.

The shops will remain open, however if something happens there may be a delay of a couple of days getting your order out. I have however clued Husband up on a few things so I am sure he can manage to address an envelope and pop it in the post if required.

I made it halfway through my 12 days of Christmas! Remember that all the Christmas Stock is on Sale until SOLD OUT - check out the Made It and Etsy Stores to grab yourself a bargain!

Take care and hopefully next time you hear from me I will have some exciting news!

on the sixth day of christmas......

ONE CRAFTEE MUMMA GAVE TO YOU.....

ALL HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS AND TAGS ON SALE UNTIL SOLD OUT!

Check out the Etsy and Made It Stores Now!

Listings have already been adjusted to reflect the sale price so all you need to do is add your items to your cart and checkout! Easy!

Happy Shopping!

thank you......

A big thank you to the lovely girls from Felix & Lily for including my Amy Butler Lucky Flowers Elephant Punchies in their Monday Made It feature - you can see it here.

If you haven't checked out the Felix & Lily Blog you can do so here and their Made It Store filled with lots of cute things here.

Happy Monday!

real living magazine christmas edition....

Ok, so I am no magazine reviewer or critic but I thought I would do a little wrap up on each of the Christmas Edition Magazines that I seen to have accumulated over the last couple of weeks....

First cab off the rank.... Real Living

....WHAT I LOVE....

Real Homes :: Modern & Timeless (page 96 - 104) - I especially love the spread on pages 100 and 101. I love the teepee, the crochet rug on the little bed and the prints on the walls! Too cute!

Real Homes :: Beach Retreat (page 112 - 119) - I love it ALL, the whole lot! This is one amazing home!

Christmas All Wrapped Up :: Krafty Proposal (page 124 & 125) - I love kraft paper and this tree is just so cute! I love the idea of having presents wrapped in kraft paper and jazzed up with pretty things!

Real Shopping For Girls :: Pretty & Playful (page 90) - I love all the cute little gift ideas on this page and I love the fabric that the wall has been covered in! Maybe I have a little soft spot for this page cause Nate got the Rocking Moose as a gift from his Uncle Ev and Aunty Jackie last christmas!


Real Living Food :: Cookie Ice-Cream Sandwiches (page 166 - 167) - I am so going to give these little gems a try!

We're Loving :: Handmade Gift Ideas (page 64 - 68) - I love it because it is all about handmade with so many cute ideas! I love the photo on page 64 especially!

Real Shopping :: For Her - Pretty Shades of Pink - I love the colours on this page! I especially love the Doily Necklaces, the Wooden Handle Embroidery Clutch and the Sneakers!

Lots of Christmassy goodness in this edition!

What were your favourites?

on the fifth day of christmas.....

ONE CRAFTEE MUMMA! GAVE TO YOU.....

ALL CHRISTMAS PUNCHIES ON SALE UNTIL SOLD OUT.....

Check out the Etsy and Made It Stores!

Sale prices have already been adjusted in the stores so you simply just need to add your goodies to your cart and checkout! Easy!

Happy Shopping!

on the fourth day of christmas....

ONE CRAFTEE MUMMA GAVE TO YOU.....

15% OFF STOREWIDE (EXCLUDING POSTAGE)

USE CODEWORD 4THDAYXMAS IN NOTES TO SELLER AT CHECKOUT

Visit my Etsy and Made It Store now!

Here is the fine print....

:: Fourth Day of Christmas Offer valid until 3pm [AEST] 5 December 2010.
:: 15% off discount will be refunded through PayPal once payment has been completed
:: Offer not valid for Custom Orders or Special Requests
:: 15% off excludes Postage costs

on the third day of christmas.....

ONE CRAFTEE MUMMA GAVE TO YOU.....

Buy any two packs of $6.95 Handmade Square Cards and receive a free pack of hand stamped circle tags of your choice. Choose from Cute Hoots, Sweet Birds or Cute Mushrooms.

Available in the Etsy and Made It Stores now!

Here is the fine print....

:: Third Day of Christmas Offer valid until 3pm [AEST] 4 December 2010, or while stocks last
:: At checkout include the codeword 3RDDAYXMAS and your choice for the free pack of tags - owl, bird, mushroom
:: Offer not valid for Custom Orders or Special Requests

'our' creative space.....

My Creative Space with a bit of twist today! Whilst shopping at Woolworths this morning I came across this giant Christmas Poster Colouring book for a whole $3.99. I grabbed it and thought that Master N and I could spend some time colouring this afternoon. Kept him occupied for a little while....

For more creative types head over here....

on the second day of christmas...

ONE CRAFTEE MUMMA! GAVE TO YOU.....

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BUY FOUR OR MORE ITEMS AND PAY A FLAT RATE OF $2.00 FOR POSTAGE WITHIN AUSTRALIA!

Check out my Etsy and Made It Store and get shopping!

When purchasing complete checkout as normal making sure you include the codeword 2NDDAYXMAS in the Notes to Seller section. See fine print below for details on how the postage refund will work.

Here is the fine print....

:: Second Day of Christmas Offer valid until 3pm [AEST] 3 December 2010
:: Flat rate postage is within AUSTRALIA ONLY and includes a padded mailer
:: Flat rate postage not available to INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS, sorry
:: Refund of any postage paid which is above the $2.00 will be refunded through PayPal once payment has been completed
:: Offer not valid for Custom Orders or Special Requests

a big thank you from us!

On behalf of all of us at the Creative Collective, I would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the Christmas Charity Auction.

We are totally over the moon with the result, raising over $450 which will be sent to the Starlight Foundation to help the kids!

A special thank you to all our crafty friends who were generous enough to donate their handmade items to help a good cause

Thank you so much.

on the first day of christmas......

ONE CRAFTEE MUMMA! GAVE TO YOU.....

FOUR PACKS OF PUNCHIES FOR THE PRICE OF THREE!

Head on over to my Etsy or Made It Stores to take advantage of this offer.

When purchasing add the three packs of Punchies to your cart and complete checkout as normal making sure you include the codeword 1STDAYXMAS and your selection for the free pack of Punchies in the Notes to Seller section. See fine print below for details on how the postage refund will work.

Here is the fine print....

:: First Day of Christmas Offer valid until 3pm [AEST] 2 December 2010, or while stocks last
:: Flat rate postage within Australia is $1.80 for the four packs of Punchies including the padded mailer
:: Flat rate postage for International buyers is $3.40 for the four packs of Punchies including the padded mailer
:: Refund of any postage paid which is above the amounts stated will be refunded through PayPal once payment has been completed
:: Offer not valid for Custom Orders or Special Requests
:: Free pack of punchies is subject to availability and must be of equal or lesser value of the most expensive pack of punchies purchased

12 days of christmas......

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To celebrate the lead up to Christmas and to say thank you to all my loyal blog followers I have decided to run a 12 Days of Christmas promotion!

Over the next 12 days (let's hope Baby Ryder #2 stays put so that I can get through the next 12 days!) I will be posting a new offer at around 3pm [AEST] here on the blog for you to take advantage of!

Stay tuned.....

a reminder.....

Today is the last day to get signed up to receive some lovely handmade goodness in your letterbox with the Creative Collective Handmade Christmas Card Swap - full details here.

The Creative Collective would love you to join in!

wordless wednesday......

More Wordless Wednesday over here