Tussling trunks and Strawberry Froth.

The 15th is coming up fast. That's when these special items will be up for sale at Gossamer Dreams! sizes 2, 4 and 6. Don't forget to bookmark the page and get in fast, there will a lot of fabulous creations from a large variety of WAHMs.
 I like to use vintage things when crafting. These comfy TDK undies are made with some gorgeous Euro knits, all brand new, but the ruffles are gathered using my vintage Singer treadle machine. The old gal is tarted up with what looks like a feather boa over her neck!

These two baby elephant twins are having a little trunk tussle. Made from new fabrics, but from a vintage pattern.

More sneak peeks yet to come!

How do you hide an elephant in a rose garden?

It's easy when your elephant looks like this! I wish you could smell this Double Delight bloom. Mmmmm

Remember the story of Elmer the Patchwork Elephant? He has a friend called Rose who is a pretty shade of pink.Elmer and his friends learn to value being unique. This little elephant is unique alright and could be yours!

Now what is Rosie looking for on my messy book shelf? A bookworm perhaps?
You can see Rosie face to face on the 15th of April at Gossamer Dreams. This month I am a guest WAHM and with a bookworm theme, it is right up my alley! Gossamer Dreams is a special boutique that is open only one day, on the 15th of each. month for a special one of a kind sale. Each month has a new exciting theme.
Between now and then I will be sharing a few sneak peeks of what I will have for sale, including Rosie. Keep track of other guests and regulars at the Gossamer Dreams facebook page.

This has come at a wonderful time, just as I am about to open a new Stitcharooney online store.
That's why my blog has been a little quiet lately. Well, that's my excuse ;)

Opportunities missed.

Today, for something different, I thought I would show what I DIDN"T bring home with me from the Op shops I visited.
Feel free to vote with your comment if you think I should have bought something I didn't or if it is awful not awesome!
First up, here's a fold out bed. This one could handle a pretty comfy thick foam mattress and it even incorporates a headboard that slides down into position as it is opened. When it's closed it doubles as a table!
Unfortunately way too bulky compared to the two slim line ones that get regular use from the boys friends.

Next a vintage map tray. It has a few spots on the surface and the handle binding was loose on one side. $3

 Across the other side I spotted two, umm, what would you call them? Not exactly stools, not exactly pouffes but wooden frames with lovely gold embossed vinyl cushions. $10ea, surprisingly priced quite steep for this oppy.

I even left behind some vintage fabrics. sigh... $1 each piece, and $3.50 for a bajillion metres of floral binding.

This glass complete 7 piece dessert set was quite sweet with it's patterned glass and flower accent. $6

A complete Arcopal dinnerset. $8

 A plastic lemon yellow lemon squeezer with gold decal (it's more lemon yellow irl). .50c

A Johnson plate on the freebie table in a pattern I haven't seen around much. I don't collect Johnson plates (obviously) but thought I'd throw this pic out there for those that do.

And lastly something I actually meant to buy but forgot! I'll have to go back another day and hope they are still there. Thread holding racks for $1 a pair.

Maybe tomorrow I can share what i actually did get.