Flea Market Find

Not that long ago I found these two stunning mirrors at my local oppy for $3 each. My oppy has ridiculously priced treasures and I love getting there early and unearthing such amazing vintage pieces. I want to find a couple more to create a collection that hangs on a wall over an old meatsafe.

A big thank you to Sophie who hosts Flea Market Finds each week. I was absolutely surprised to find out today that I won Flea Market Find of the Year. I love playing along and the most enjoyable part is seeing all the lovely treasures my blogging friends showcase each week. 

Have a wonderful weekend all. I'm taking a couple of weeks off with the family to sun ourselves in Queensland so will be absent from blogland for a while. Look forward to catching up with you all on my return. 

Trace x

Handmade Christmas Challenge

I'm a hardcore, glue touting, ribbon twirling, paper wrapping addict. I think hands down the best part about Christmas is the wrapping of presents and the making of handmade cards. I just can't get enough of it and what's more, these images make me weak at the knees.

Have you started making your Christmas cards yet? I plan on getting my kids to do similar cards like this for their class mates.

There is no end to people's creativity. These vintage books have been given new life with some Christmas cheer.

Not to be outdone by the world map, head over here for some local Melway wrapping action.

The humble doily - nothing humble about it. Just stunning.

Love that gingham.

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What wonderful creations are you making for Christmas? Have you spied someone else's creation that would be perfect for a loved one? Perhaps you need some help with a few ideas.To join in, just leave a comment and simply add your link below.You can join in anytime during the week. If you are new to this meme, click here for all the details on how to join in on this Handmade Christmas Challenge and feel free to grab my button.

My creative space

You may recall some time ago my conundrum with too many DIY projects and not knowing where to start. I'm slowly chipping away at this list. The foot stool has been finished - yeah! I'm such a huge fan of ink & spindle and their kangaroo paw print has absolutely transformed this old Op shop find.

Before

After

For more creative spaces, head over here.

Peace, Love & Letterpress

I'm a HUGE fan of letterpress and I love supporting LOCALS so I was thrilled when a mate told me about friends of his that have just started a new business called Peace, Love & Letterpress. If you fancy a card that says it all without the sappy teddybear motif, head over here. Better still, if you want to create your own, they have a great 10 step 'Design your own' option.


For local news and everything letterpress, check out their blog: Hippie at Heart.

Flea Market Find...of the year!

Sophie has set us the insurmountable challenge of picking our favourite all time flea market find for the year. That's like asking me to choose which child I love more. Preposterous! So, I've decided to pick the treasure I am most in love with now. Yes, one could say that's quite fickle, but seriously, I have too many beautiful finds that have a special place in my heart to narrow it down to just one.

I've chosen this flea market find because we only just added them to our wall. As each new dawn greets us, I shuffle past these beauties and sigh at the wonder that is our vintage timber printer trays.

Back when printing was done with good old metal type, printers would keep the letters, numbers and symbols nestled into each compartment within this drawer. We have used them to showcase the shells we find on the beach and the wonderful little knicky knacks my children salvage at the local Op shop. Consider it a montage of pre-loved gorgeousness if you will!

If you would like to join in or cast a vote, head over here. Sophie will collate the votes and crown Flea Market Finder Extraordinaire next Sunday.

Handmade Christmas Challenge

I love Christmas garlands, particularly those handmade. I intend to use these as some inspiration to make my own.

If time gets the better of me, I may have to enlist the help of Mel.

 

This is so simple, yet very effective. Adding some red creates a Christmas feel. I just love those paper hearts. 

Who would have thought putting some dried leaves together on a ribbon would look so beautiful. It appears they've also stamped them with an ink stamp of someones initials. Clever little ducks!

Speaking of ducks, I just love birds and these are no exception. All you need to do is cut out a dove template and find some gorgeous Christmas paper. I think I've just settled on my garland project!

For a wintry feel, try these gorgeous creatures. Don't you just love people's resourcefulness in using what's around them, upcycling the old and transforming it into something as lovely as this. Our carbon footprint is reducing by the minute thanks to these talented people!

What wonderful creations are you making for Christmas? Have you spied someone else's creation that would be perfect for a loved one? Perhaps you need some help with a few ideas.To join in, just leave a comment and simply add your link below.You can join in anytime during the week. If you are new to this meme, click here for all the details on how to join in on this Handmade Christmas Challenge and feel free to grab my button.

Secret Santa arrival

My secret Santa stocking arrived today. So very exciting. Actually, I think it arrived yesterday whilst I was in Melbourne for work because when I arrived home, the parcel had been torn apart by my eager children. It appears that my husband intervened just in time before they got their paws on this gorgeous stocking from Tracey (yet another blogger with a wonderful name!). My camera work tonight does not give this beautiful stocking justice.

I was very lucky to also receive a fabulous handmade drawstring bag with chockies, a sweet embroidery that has such beautiful detail of a little cherub sitting on what appears to be the letter T and a crocheted...I want to say granny square but its a hexagon shape (please help me, my descriptions are pitiful) and some handmade soap.

Thank you so much Tracey. I love them. Thanks again to Selina for organising the swap.

Trace x