Scrap Block quilts

I have been using my scraps to create quilts. This means lots of sewing and ironing.

I made these two smaller quilts that are so versatile and can be used as a play mat, bassinet quilt or a cute addition to a little girls bed.

Love how they turned out. They are listed on felt here and here.

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Photo Friday

This week I have celebrated my birthday. I feel so blessed to have a wonderful family and amazing friends!!! Happy Friday!

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Post arrived!

I sent my scrap bag swap to Tartankiwi organised by Nin from Make Life Beautiful

I was so excited to see the post man had left a package at my door. Inside it was a beautiful bag and scraps from Jenny at Mend and Make new

And I just love the stamping on each pile of scraps....very sweet!

I am so excited to see what I can do with all these wonderful scraps. Thanks Jenny!!

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Drawing a little

One thing I miss since having the boys is the time/creative energy and inspiration to paint and draw. I have found that other things like sewing, crocheting, baking and being creative and crafting in other ways has become so much easier around daily family stuff.
I do make sure we do other craft/creative things with the boys and they love it!

We brought some nice drawing paper and sat down together and drew.....

Master B's pirate map

Master W's banana

my drawing

Is there a craft or something you miss doing?

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Photo Friday

Love good storage! Happy Friday

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Creative Robots

Master B turned 6. We celebrated his birthday with a Robot Themed Party.

I thought it would be an awesome activity to have the children who came to the party make their very own robots.

We went to Creative Junk  and filled a bag.

Check out all the goodies from the bag.

I found awesome kits that would be perfect for Master B's birthday party activity.

We set up a building station

and they built.....

And created awesome robots

Mr W with his robot

Master B with his robot

I also made a robot photo board for everyone to have their photos

    

The wonderful thing about all this stuff is its reusable and so helps the boys be creative and we are using recycled materials!

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