green bag with flower

green bag with flower
Originally uploaded by djbebe.

Well I spent all long Australia Day weekend making handbags and matching little flower brooches. This green one is for me so I've added it to the get your craft on group at flickr - but there's a few more for sale at my etsy shop. I have a few more that I didn't quite get finished on the weekend - and now I have to go to work. Work! I don't have time for work...

number one etsy listing

Since our internet is back on deck - I finally took the plunge and listed some of these babies on etsy. Crossed fingers I did it right! Well actually, a glass or two of semillon and a dvd to relax - whatever. There's also some coasters of different kinds... Let me know what you reckon!

Little green bag

Our internet is broken at home! Just when I'd gotten used to it - so for about a week I've been wandering around answering every question with "well if we had the internet, we could LOOK IT UP"... Most frustrating. But with any luck the wireless internet radio antenna boys are fixing it right now and I can spend a long weekend surfing to my hearts content... Anyway I have been making lots of bags like this one here. This one is my favourite, so I brought it into work to show everyone, and coincidentally found the previous owner of the thrifted black spotty fabric pictured here - she works upstairs. "Oh," she said, "my mum had a dress out of that - so glad it's gone to a good home!". Which made me feel all warm and fuzzy.
It's a reversible bag and the other side is a bit more retro but that photo turned out blurry... But my favourite part is the little flower brooch. Just the right amount of pretty!

tea party

tea party
Originally uploaded by djbebe.

Nothing better than a cup of tea and a good book in a hammock - if you can manage not to swing too much! This sugar bowl and milk jug with the cutest little kitty face on them came from my aunt who was going to throw them out some years back - but I had to save them. And they seemed perfect to share for the international tea party which I found by clicking from the glass doorknob. Thanks in advance, risa, for the fabulous party! I know I'm a bit early for the tea party over there, but over here I've had three cups and getting ready for lunch!

blue and brown bib

blue and brown
Originally uploaded by djbebe.

This one is my new favourite. Love the combination of blue and brown.

more coasters

red coasters III
Originally uploaded by djbebe.

I've been on a coaster bender the last couple of weeks - they're the perfect size for my penchant for small pieces of patchwork. And a good Christmas present because they're easy to post. Apologies for the dark and dreary photo but I don't dare complain about the rain!