Happy New Year...................

Happy New Year to everyone and wishing you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2009

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you all and wishing you all the best for the New Year............

I found this at Jazy's blog at http://drycreekprimitives.blogspot.com/

So do you want to play with me? The first 3 visitors to my blog and leave a comment saying that they would like to be involved will receive a handmade gift from me within 365 days. You must email me to confirm your details.

These 3 visitors must have their own blog, place the PIF logo on your blog and link it back to me. Then you must offer the same to the first 3 visitors to visit your blog and follow the above steps that I have done. Remember their is no stress...you have one year to PIF.

Prim and Prairie.......

I love prim and prairie items....I whipped up this apron and sun bonnet just to hang on my bakers stand. Love how they turned out and I made the crow pie too. I made one previously for ebay but hadnt gotten around to making one for myself, Im glad I did now.

A few more...

Some Christmas Goodies...

Ive been busy finishing off some Christmas presents. I love the nurse I have made for a friend, I think she turned out lovely. I was stumped for something original so eventually made up three of the card holders, they will come in handy and can be used all year. The crows and the pot and I made for me, it has been awhile since I made something for myself..

Thankyou......

A massive thankyou to Flora from Bonehead Studios http://boneheadstudio.blogspot.com/ for this Uber Amazing Blog Award....I am very honoured. Floras work is "amazing" and she is amazing as well.
The rules of this award are: * Put the logo on your blog or post.* Nominate at least 5 blogs(can be more) that for you are Uber Amazing!* Let them know that they have received this Uber Amazing award by commenting on their blog.*" Share the love and link to this post and to the person you received your award from."

Annette - http://huckleberryarts.blogspot.com/
Sue - http://www.rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com/
Tracey - http://lucyscraftattic.blogspot.com/
Treann - http://treannsplace.blogspot.com/
Kristine - http://www.kitschnsinkstudio.blogspot.com/

Prim Christmas.......

Here is my Prim Tree...I love how it turned out...A great way to look at a lot of your dolls at the same time...lol. I may even leave it up longer this year, I have a bad habit of pulling the tree down on boxing day because I am sick of looking at it and falling over it, Ill have to learn to be patient. I would love to see pic's of other peoples trees and their creations........

Out of action.....

I have been out of action motivation wise for awhile now....I have managed to sew a few things when I made myself. I have so many things I want to make and so little time (and inclination), not long until Christmas and I would love to make some gifts...I am up to my last block on my quilt and then need to make it all up. That bit scares me!!!! Here are a couple of things I recently made from patterns I adapted from the latest Homespun.

What is Remembrance Day?

Remembrance Day - 11 November - is set aside as a day to remember the sacrifice of those who have died for Australia in wars and conflicts. It was originally known as Armistice Day.

At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted the allied terms of unconditional surrender.

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month attained a special significance in the post-war years. The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. This first modern world conflict had brought about the mobilisation of over 70 million people and left between 9 and 13 million dead, perhaps as many as one-third of them with no known grave. The allied nations chose this day and time for the commemoration of their war dead.

We will remember them.....................

Always dabbling.............

I'm always dabbling in something new and my latest addiction is papercrafts. Im working on 2 small christmas books to put in parcles and here is a pic of some of the pages...

Storybook Character Swap

Here is the gorgeous story book character I received in return from Judi Rose for our swap. Isnt he the most beautiful Pinnocchio and I love that he is perched on an old potato masher....real imagination

Halloween items..............

Here are a few of the items I have worked on recently. Now Im starting on christmas decorations, nothing like starting early....lol

Hello Again....................

I have been really slack lately and havent posted for over a month. It has been a very hectic time both at work and at home. Not an excuse I know. I sold a few items on Ebay, my favourite being Pumpkin Girl....Isnt she cute! The pumpkin is hollow and she can sit inside. Ive also been busy making some halloween items, my son turns 13 this month and we are having a halloween party. Any excuse to dress up and have some fun...lol

My doll swap.............

Here is a doll for a "storybook Character" swap we are having in one one of my yahoo groups. Meet Alice and the Cheshire Cat....I am really enjoying drawing out a pattern and then painting all the details on .....what do you think?

New additions.......

Here are a couple of new additions to my "family". I'm slowly getting motivated again, though I am three blocks behind in my BOM.......I must get started on those. My imagination has been working overtime lately so needed to get these ideas out....

Brrrrrrrrrr...................

I haven't posted in awhile, sorry about that. The weather has been so cold it is hard to get motivated to do anything. I have a few things on the go at the moment just need to finish them off. I have been making a lot of Halloween things although we don't celebrate it here in Oz. I still love Halloween.....

on ETSY

Ive listed some items on ETSY to see how I go, here is the link for my shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5954225

New Ebay Listings

I have just listed a number of items for sale on Ebay, I also take orders if there is something in particular you really like. My ebay id is Kirrily1969, go and have a browse around..........

Another new addition to the family....

This pattern is from Veenas Mercantile and is Americana Girl, I love her hat and she would be perfect for a birthday gift...... And this is a Belindy doll I have made for a swap, I hope my swap partner likes her...

Meet Andrew..............

Please meet Andrew, I finished him off today, I think he is really cute .....

Latest Creations...

Been busy sewing this week, I finished these Witches off today:

Ive Been Tagged........

I've been tagged by Kristine from Kitsch N Sink Studio. This is my first post in awhile, Im still recovering but are getting better each day. Tag the ABCs about you. Each player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog. A -Attached or single: Attached B- Best Friend: My Hubby C-Cake or Pie: Cake (cheesecake...lol) D-Day: I like Fridays E- Essential Item: A good book! F- Favorite Color: Red G-Gummi Bears or Worms: Worms H-Home town: Port Pirie, SA, Australia I- Indulgences: Chocolate J- January or July?:.... January as it is summer K-Kids: Karagh and Dale L-Life is incomplete without:..... friends and family. M- Marriage Date: 28th December 1991 N- Number of Siblings: One half brother O- Oranges or Apples: Apples P- Phobias or Fears: Snakes Q- Quote:Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.
R- Reason To Smile: When having a good day S- Season: Summer T- Tag Three: Pam Flora Annette U- Unknown fact about me: Cant think of one........... V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals: Carnivore W- Worst Habit: doing ten things at once Y-Your favorite food: Lemon Chicken Salad Z: Zodiac Sign: Saggitarius

Happy Mothers Day

I know its early, but Happy Mothers Day to all the mums for next Sunday. Have a great day and I hope you all get very spoiled.

This is my second item for sale Annie and her bunny, she is riding her rabbit toy which is adorned with a rusty bell. She is so cute!!!

I am going to be offline for a week or so as going into hospital. I am listing a couple of items for sale, if you have any queries please email me at fiveroses@dodo.com.au and I will answer you as soon as I get home and back on the computer. I have also listed new item at Country Fried Primitives if you want to go and look. These new items are added on the 1st of each month. Also keep checking back as I will be listing a new Freebie later in May.

I havent been on for awhile, had to catch up on some sewing and have begun working on my website. Should be up and running in a few days. This is a picture of the beautiful angel I received in an Angel Swap at one of my yahoo groups, thanks Tracey, she is the best!!

Spicy Mulligatawny Soup

60gr butter, 1 s;iced onion, 1 clove crushed garlic, 500gr diced chicken breast, 60gr smoked bacon, 1 diced turnip, 2 diced carrots, 1 diced green cooking apple, 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp plain four, 1.2litre chicken stock, salt and pepper, 150ml double cream
Melt butter and cook onion/garlic/chicken/bacon for 5 minutes. Add turnip/carrot/apple and cook for 2 minutes. Mix in curry and sprinkle on plain flour. Add stock and simmer gently for 1 hour. Blend soup add seasonings and cream. Serve over bowls of boiled rice.....yummo!! perfect for this chilly weather which has crept in this weekend.

Thankyou Sue

Sue from Rabbit Hollow Prims
gave me this lovely award today. thanks Sue xx

Quick Hello

Just a quick hello, Ive updated a few items and are currently working on getting my website up and going, Ill keep you posted. Had a very busy weekend cutting and sewing approximately 30 items, now need to get painting and making some clothes. They all look very bare........This is a doll I have made for a Springtime Annie Doll swap, I hope my partner likes it...

Country Fried Primitives

http://www.countryfriedprimitives.com/shoppes/cfpfiveroses/index.html here is the link for my "Five Roses - Prim and Pretty" shop at Country Fried Primitives, go and check it out. There are some awesome designers and creators there.

Free Pattern

Here is the pattern for the Sewing Machine Pinnie, very easy to make, some simple redwork and sewing. Stained with coffee and vanilla mix.....Download it here: http://www.box.net/shared/ummrv9vnoc

Recipe - Spicy Mulligatawny Soup

60g butter 1 sliced onion 1 clove garlic 500g diced chicken breast 60g smoked bacon
1 diced turnip 2 diced carrots 1 diced granny smith apple 2 tbsp curry powder 1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp plain flour 1.2 litres chicken stock salt and pepper 150ml double cream
Melt the butter and cook onion, garlic, chicken and bacon for 5 minutes. Add turnip, carrot and apple and cook for 2 minutes. Add curry and sprinkle on plain flour. Add stock. Simmer gently for 1 hour. Blend soup til smooth. Add cream and seasonings. Serve over bowls of boiled rice.....

Crow Pie...........

I love this...I got the pattern from Homespun Heart Primitives and love how it turned out. I get more enjoyment from making decorative items than dolls though I love both................................

First Time.....................

Well this is my first Blog posting. It has taken me days to get to this stage and I am still fiddling around so please bear with me. Please check back later as I am endeavouring to add alot more.
Its been a busy week and I normally spend my weekends sewing, this Saturday though has been spent on the computer. Oh well, there are worse ways to spend your time.........
Talk to you later, Kirrily