Fun, Fun, fundraising....

All of my little ducks seem to be getting into a neat and tidy row.... and this makes me very, very happy; and very, very relieved, aaaahhhhhh....


I've previously talked about how myself and 3 friends have joined together as a team to walk in the Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers in September of this year. Well, fundraising events are kicking into high gear.

We've decided to host a THINK PINK Tea and a Rummage Sale for the Cause.... all of the support and donations from friends, family and community have been overwhelming to say the least. It always amazes me at how willing people are to just give. It's a very simple thing, isn't it. Giving.... I've always loved to give things myself. And not in a self-important or self-serving way. I just love giving people a smile every once in a while. And I love how, by nature, people just want to help where they can.

Aaaanyway, so, my mind has been going a mile a minute trying to think of any way that I can raise money for my own journey, as well as for our team. The challenge put forth by the Weekend Walk people for the month of April is to raise $500. I'm taking this challenge on to get closer to my personal fundraising goal. I have some things in mind that I need to get on right away, and I've got to get bugging some local businesses for their help too.... I guess what I'm saying (to myself) is that today, the last day of March, is my final rest day for the next month. Everyday in the month of April, I will devote some portion of time to reaching my $500 goal.... There, I've written in down for all to see that I am very serious about this challenge.... gee, I hope I can reach it ;)

I'm open to any and all suggestions for meeting this challenge....

Have a great day everyone ;)

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Baubles for the babe: a flower tutorial....

I know I said I was going to post this a few days ago; but, you know how sometimes LIFE gets in the way? I am a mom.... enough said :)

Aaaanyway, here's what's been crafting up around here, between family, chores and everything else....


Pretty little necklaces perfect for bringing a little spring-y sunshine into any little lady's life....

Here's a quick little pattern for the flower, and seriously, I can bang off about 20 of these in an hour, that is, if I'm not watching something good on tv ;) So that just goes to show really how easy this is....

FLOWER TUTORIAL
As with all of my patterns/tutorials, you can adapt them to suit your own materials.... use whatever hook size you like that works well with whatever yarn you have on hand. I like this little project for using up odds and ends of yarn that are left from other projects.... AND, I have a lovely sister who sometimes hands-down some of her yarn leftovers.... makes for some interesting little flowers.... LOVE IT!

Chain 2, 4 single crochet into second chain from hook, slip stitch into first chain to form foundation ring (you could also use the magic loop method, which I prefer and do use for my own work-in-circle projects; but for those who are not familiar with the magic loop method, this method here works fine)

Chain one and turn. 2 single crochets in next 3 single crochets, 3 single crochets in next single crochets. Slip stitch into first single crochet. (9 single crochets)

Chain 3, 3 double crochets into first single crochet space, chain 3 and slip stitch into same single crochet spot. This forms one petal. *Slip stitch into next single crochet then slip stitch into next single crochet and chain 3, 3 double crochets into same single crochet, chain 3 and slip stitch into same single crochet spot. Repeat from * 3 more times, creating 5 flower petals. Slip stitch and bind off.

Make as many flowers as you like! You can join them to make necklaces, bracelets, headbands, scarves, pillows, purses.... your only limitation is your own imagination!

Have a fantastic sunny sunday everyone ;)

Friday night video, retro rewind....

Truly, one of THE best Canadian songs EVER, and one of my all time favourites....


Happy friday night everyone ;)

Vintage inspired....

I don't know if I've ever expressed my love for vintage items.... anything and everything vintage....

Last friday, my guy and I took the kiddies for a pancake breakfast at a farm that makes pure maple syrup; needless to say, they were delicious! After our yummy brunch, we decided to stop in at an antique market on the way home.... thankfully the kids also share our love of anything old (a prerequisite for being a member of this family don't ya know)....

Anyhow, while browsing etsy this morning, I came across some really beautiful vintage pieces that reminded me of that little side trip and about how excited my kids were to see, touch and smell things from the past....I thought I'd share a few of my favourite vintage wednesday etsy finds with you....


50's Horn Rim Glasses by Vintage 50's Eyewear



Vintage Spring Coat by Poppy & Bean


Crochet Throw by Lady Libertine Vintage


Retro Pork Pie Hat by Shihtzuwest Vintage Goodies

This is just a partial sampling of the treasury I put together on etsy, to check out the other items in my Vintage Blue treasury, click the link.... http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d89d31645e46d914e01a439/vintage-blue

I'm also working on a cute little post that involves handmade baubles for little ladies, hope to have that to you tomorrow.... Have a great day everyone ;)

1 hour of embience and conservation....

Earth Hour 2011
Saturday, March 26 starting at 8:30pm (your local time)


What is Earth Hour?

Simply put, Earth Hour is a movement toward Global Sustainability.

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2000 businesses turned off their lights to take a stand against climate change. ~ WWF Canada

Last year, Earth Hour 2010, was the largest Earth Hour ever reaching 1.3 billion people in 128 countries and territories around the world. Iconic and historic landmarks like the CN Tower, The Coca-Cola Billboard in Times Square, the Colosseum in Rome and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco have all participated in this movement.

Join me, and the world to make this year the biggest and best Earth Hour yet.... do your part and take a stand against climate change.

Don't forget to mark your calendars! For more information about the Earth Hour Movement, go to http://wwf.ca/earthhour/ and check out your local news and information sites for Earth Hour activities in your area.

Have a great Sunday everyone ;)