Birdy's Spare Room

So I'm excited... I've decided that I'm going to create an Etsy store and start selling stuff I make. 

I figure I need to stock up on some creations first and then launch the store. So tonight I made a few little things to get me started.

My comic book garland, I've actually wanted to make one of these for a while but never found a reason. This one will be up for sale in the store I will link once it's up.

I love these clips, I'm definatly going to make these for my niece.

Peanut toy

I found this tutorial on http://imaginegnats.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/sewing-peanut-baby-free-pattern.html. I though it was super cute and decided to make for my niece for her birthday. It's only her first birthday so I wanted to use colours and patterns for her. 

I ran out of stuffing and could only complete 4 out of the 5 but I'm pretty happy with them.

October weekends

A quiet long weekend ending with finishing off a project and mending some work pants. A good way to finish a weekend that I don't really want to end. 

Spent some time with my family including my nieces. I am not the best family person, I can honestly say that I do not take enough time for them. 

It's pretty amazing how much a child can light up your life, these two little girls can always make me smile no matter what my mood. 

And a date a Sushi Train. One of my favourite meals. My mans idea for a late lunch/ early dinner.  It is our date, the same date we always seem to have. The first date we had was sushi train and many since. Many serious conversations have happened over sushi train. I think it might be a critical part of my relationship. 

So I had some sample packets of cleansing facial wipes sent to me to test. They are awesome! I have fairly sensitive skin and I've used them a few times with no reactions. So I'm happy with them. 

I love them, I'm keeping a pack in my bag and one next to my bed to clean my face before sleep.

The below is the remnants of my make up and a clean face a the end of the night :)

p.s. how great are my fake eye lashes, they are new and I think going to be my regular beauty routine.  

Felt Fire truck

I am planning on making all the kids toys for Christmas and birthdays for the rest of this year.  And here's the first one! 

This is Xanders fire truck cushion. 

For inspiration I just looked up pictures of fire trucks and the free handed the pattern to cut the felt.  

The letters are tricky... probably 

because I didn't use very good pattern just hand drawn. 

Felt Wolf mask

TGIF

Maybe it's just Friday and my brain isn't working at its best but that's all I've got today. I don't know how I feel about rules, I guess it depends. But I do know I don't like being told what to do. But then again I can be all about follow what I should do sometimes... Argh I don't even know. Guess I don't know myself very well. 

All I know is its Friday and my man is home waiting for a date .... To the footy. 

Worry

What a topic, it should be what don't I worry about. I am a massive stress head :-( something I am working on and have been for awhile. 

Some things I worry about are just silly, like breaking my phone. .. I have such a habit of it and I just got a new one so its on my mind a lot. 

So I've been talking with my man and I think I have a project/challenge that I am going to be doing next year. I'm excited! 

Time wasting

This one wasn't particularly challenging. I am an epic procrastinator. It's more of a problem then anything and I should do less of it. It doesn't help that the Internet is full off amazing information and images that I must consume! 

I actually probably have heaps more time wasters. On the train my ipad has a 'browsing' folder for time wasting. 

I'm regretting doing this on the ipad, seeing so many crafty ones coming out but I don't know if I'm going to have the time and equipment to make a pretty list book. I guess I will see what comes out on the weekend. 

My week with out my man is coming close to an end, yep a week isn't long at all but I am a sook. I love when I don't get to see him for awhile and then the feeling of s eyeing him again, I will be cuddling the shit out of him :-p

I am not over my sickness so back to attempt 999999 of getting healthy and fit again. But I think now that the warm weather is coming through I will have a bit more motivation. Plus warm weather means yummy fruit!

Out. X 

Things the younger me would like about current me

I like this topic, it calls for some self reflection. Thinking about who I was and the different stages I went through. I also tried to find some baby photos and photos of me when I was young but can't... Ill have to have a good look and hit my parents up for some of them. 

I remember thinking that I didn't want to fall in love, I think I was scared of getting hurt but at the same time longing for someone to love me. I wanted to experience new things and travel and I have done some of that. 

I've gotten away for situations that I was unhappy with and moved on. I have created a life for myself that I had wanted and been strong enough to do it on my own. Well mostly on my own, I have some amazing people in my life who support me. 

Also how cute was my hair in that photo of my family?! It was blonde! Well kinda. 

To do

Okay so I've been bad at this. I will get better! N better time to get my shit together then spring right!? 

Here is my list to get started and have a good spring clean happen! 

 

So my effort was a bit of a fail.. I re arranged my cupboard and threw out a couple of clothes but still have piles of winter clothing on the floor to be put away. I have all week until my man gets back to have it all done. 

I did find a few clothes that I forgot I had and hung all my tops so I don't loose them in the pile and wear the same ones over and over again. 

I have created a 'to alter or reuse' pile that I can sew and up cycle.

So i have a few to do items that I'm going to work on to get me organised and then to get myself in a routine. 

30 Days of list

So I found this challenge, I'm not exactly sure how I came upon it, a list a day for 30 days. You can find all the details on here http://30daysoflists.com/ 

I'm pretty keen, I do love making lists. 

Cause I've started a few days behind I'm going to post the first few. 

What's new so far this year...

Doing this list made me realise that I haven't changed all that I want to this year. 

I feel like this year is a year in intermission. Like I'm half way between being where I was and where I should be. It makes me realise that I need to use the rest of the year to make plans to get to where I want to be.

Projects I'm working on...

I love projects! I love making things and planning. This is a nice reminder to get on top of my current projects and get them finished. In particular I'm excited to make some presents. On t of this challenge I'm going to re write my presents list. 

I'm making these on Flowboard on my ipad. I choose to do it on my ipad one cause its the easiest access and two because I probably don't need to make any more mess at the moment. 

https://flowboard.com/

Once it is finished at the end of the month I'm going to publish it to Flowboard. 

Day one

So I have decided to go back to my old ways of fitness and Heath, unfortunately that means cutting my ice cream intake. 

I decided this after the weekend, the weekend was particularly good or bad but I felt it is about time. Up until my holiday I had held on to at least some physical fitness and vague healthy food choices, now it's all gone. So I will be getting back one goal at a time. First joining the gym, that is sorted and happening on Wednesday. Second, stock up on healthy foods.. Done, somewhat. I bought the swaps that I could think of, almond milk, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, steak, chicken breast, etc. my plan is to make my lunch everyday this week, I haven't done that for a while now. 

Feeling like I've given myself a goal and purpose is lightening me. 

I have an amazing ability to always seen the negatives and by amazing I mean terrible and I can't snap myself out of it. 

I'm planing on making morning exercise sessions a regular.... 

Finished project mobile

Today I finally finished my mobile for a work friend.. Just some felt friends. My favourite is the panda that you can't really see in the below photo :-(

I also started to make an 'ice cream sandwich' keychain but wasn't happy with it... I have heaps of material and a few ideas that I will be hopping to get done in the next few months. Family and friends to expect home made gifts.

My day has been about fixing my hair, going from red to blonde isn't easy. I'll post a photo tomorrow. My night is about reading frankie and winding down. Need to get organised to get back into my fitness routine. My mind is wondering so I'm out x x x 

South African Trip reminiscing

Went to Cape Town, South Africa in April to meet the mans family. It was an amazing time in a beautiful city and I met the best people. 

The Man eating something most likely delicious. 

Crayfish, we had these in a curry and it was boss. 

Spent so much time playing pool while drinking. 

The Crayfish curry bring cooked in a Potji on the Braai. Probably one is the best meals I had there. Home cooked it the best. 

My always love of Ice Cream.

Me n the mans sister, such a cutie. I am clearly talking some shit in this one. I think it's in one of the foodcourts at the mall, most likley N1 City. 

The best way to travel, hanging out the back of a truck. 

You can buy gas guns at the local shops... 

My fun friend, just bought it for the sake of it. 

You can't really see it but they are offering mortgages on the side of the road. 

Can't really see it but there is a large area of shacks in the back ground.  

Restaurants offering Okka. 

This is delicious. Tastes like a milkshake. 

Okka master. 

Favorite lil sister in law <3

I pretty much just miss this holiday and the people I met. In 3 and half weeks I made some amazing friends who I feel in love with. I spent the second half of last year and the first few months of this  year hanging out for this holiday but now i'm missing the anticipation. 

Each week I look forward to the weekend, but no long team goals to really motivate me, not like South Africa. 

Sundays fun days

Oh what a beautiful day! No really it was amazing! We want and had a picnic at Bronte with tithe girls me our new crazy South African friends.. The day was complete with beer, UNO, lots of food, soccer, vortx and friends! 

The boys having to take a tackle too far....

The day was finish off with fro yo and ChaiTime. 

A great way to end a weekend and to kick start a positive (that's the plan) week.