Easter crafting & giveaway.
I thought it was about time to start some Easter crafting so we started this morning with our yearly egg blowing/dying session which is something that both James and Bella really look forward to doing every year.
After the eggs were finished they added spots of dye to some tissues, which will be nice backgrounds for the Easter cards we will make later on.
We then set up more mess on the dining table and while I sewed up some 'Happy Easter' bunting, James and Bella started work on a new painted canvas each.
Bunting is really hard to photograph I've decided!! The super cute ribbon and dangling chickens were part of a gorgeous Easter package that the super lovely Fiona sent me through the week.
This week my stats have just gone over the 200,000 mark - so somebody out there must be reading my daily dribble....lol. To celebrate I'm doing another little blog give away - a couple of a4 pieces of dotty felt, some embroidery cottons, a selection of Basic Grey 6 x 6 papers, ribbons, chipboard flowers, acrylic stars, wooden flowers and Queen & co felt.
Leave a comment today or tomorrow to be in the draw.
Ask me a question in your comment, tell me a fab Easter craft to make (or do) or just say hi :)))
Im out as I won last time. But I Love those eggs, I love how bella seems to stay so neat all the time! What we are doing... From spotty I grabbed some moulds and some oil based colours for chocolate. The kids spent a hapy afteroon painting the "details in the mould" with the coloured white choc ie the bunnys bow tie etc, and then after that had hardened I added the milk. They look fantastic and are great for the grandies.
Posted by: Sarah Latham | March 15, 2008 at 04:37 PM
oh i thought i was about to get first comment! lol mel i love your blog- i check it everyday. its so inspiring! i cant wait til my little toby is bigger so i can do fun things with him too! (he was 7 weeks old yesterday and growing way too fast!!) :)
donna xox
Posted by: Donna Webb | March 15, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Love your blog! Easter craft? I have my students make tissue paper eggs or butterflies. We wrap the tissue paper around the end of a pencil, glue it down, so it is sticking up. We start from the inside and work out, filling in all white areas. It's time consuming, but cute!
Posted by: julie Crossman | March 15, 2008 at 04:46 PM
I think I'm addicted to your site- I have to check it everyday to see what inspiring crafts and exciting activities you have been up to! I have a 5 and 3 year old who love craft and we have just decorated our lounge room with an easter tree( branches with ribbons and plastic eggs hanging down) and a bunting of paper eggs the kids have decorated with pastels and then painted with food dye.
Posted by: Narelle | March 15, 2008 at 04:48 PM
I love reading your blog , its always full of clever and inspirational ideas. I also enjoy reading about the our and about adventures you all have makes me feel like im back home again :)
Posted by: Lis | March 15, 2008 at 05:08 PM
I saw that ribbon the other day over at Fionas shop - - was very tempted to get a metre or two. I am feeling inspired to make a bunting now too - how big are your triangles?
OMG the kids really do love that craft and who can blame them? That smile of James' sure is infectious!
Once again, inspiring, heart warming and just downright delightful blogging dearie.
xoxox
Posted by: Rachael Merrick | March 15, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Love the trim for the Bunting, it matches the spotty fabric perfectly.
Posted by: the-humming-cat | March 15, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Super cute polka dotted bunting! I haven't tried making an Easter egg project but this year I shall! Thanks for the inspiration Mel! xx
Posted by: Christy | March 15, 2008 at 05:37 PM
...I really enjoy coming to your blog regularly and seeing all th fun projects you and your kids do! Its a constant source of inspiration for me! Thank you from Germany.
Anke
Posted by: Anke | March 15, 2008 at 05:47 PM
I might try the old egg blowing craft this year although my ds will probably crush half of them LOL!
That knitted blanket is gorgeous, I wish I had the skills to knit. My grandmother was an expert knitter but it didn't get passed down to me ;)
Posted by: Debbie | March 15, 2008 at 06:00 PM
Hello Melissa
As everytime I love the things you crafted!!!
What we did last easter is painting some little pots (pots that one usually needs to plant some herbs or flowers.) And after we put in some candle eggs , wrapped it with some rainbow-paper and we had a little gift!!
I really love your blog as you just know:-)
go on like this!!!!!!
Simone from Switzerland
Posted by: Simone S. | March 15, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Hi Melissa, really luv all the crafty stuff you and your kids do and can't wait till next week when my family come home and I get try this with my 5 yr ol grandson.
How generous of you to be giving away such a wondeful RAK.
Jenny
Posted by: Jenny | March 15, 2008 at 06:09 PM
I really enjoy reading your blog and my 8 yr old enjoys keeping up with the adventures of Bella! We made nests for tiny easter eggs the other day. Using the recipe for chocolate crackles but cornflakes instead of ricebubbles. Just spooned a bit into a cupcake paper and shaped into a nest to set. Then filled with eggs and a fluffy chick.
Posted by: Beverley Warwick | March 15, 2008 at 06:12 PM
Hi Mel, love your easter bunting and its polka dot to so i love it even more.Did you see the easter egg egg covers on mine?
Sarah x
Posted by: sarah | March 15, 2008 at 06:18 PM
Of course we're reading Mel...love checking in and seeing what craftiness you're up to. Love trying your recipes too. The easy choc brownie slice was a hit with my 12 y.o. DD...we've made it a few times now. Cheers!
Posted by: Linda L | March 15, 2008 at 06:20 PM
Your Easter bunting looks fantastic Mel! Love those colours and the ribbon trim is adorable! I'm not quite game enough to let my boys anywhere near food dye just yet(what a disaster that would be!)... but James & Bella's eggs look great!
Sheree xx
Posted by: Sheree | March 15, 2008 at 07:27 PM
So glad you have your comments back on Mel, I've been wanting to say hi for the last week or so.
We started our Easter craft today too, well Easter chocs and cards and tags.
Thanks for sharing all your crafty things with us :)
J.xx
Posted by: Jaki | March 15, 2008 at 07:42 PM
I love popping in to see what you have been up to. Love the little dangling chick, now going to fionas site to see more.
Posted by: Leone | March 15, 2008 at 07:47 PM
delightful bunting! I really enjoy your blog thanks for the opportunity to win such lovely goodies!
Posted by: Coralee G | March 15, 2008 at 07:48 PM
I just stumbled across your blog and I'm so excited I found it. What lovely inspiration you provide with your projects. This bunting looks gorgeous, will have to try to make some for myself.
Posted by: Sarah | March 15, 2008 at 08:29 PM
Love your blog! Love the way you're always crafting with your children. I wish I had a mum like that when I was young.
Posted by: Inge G | March 15, 2008 at 08:31 PM
I'm hoping to do our egg blowing tomorrow..your bunting is lovely.
I'm wondering where you get your spotty felt from.. Spotlight? Gx
Posted by: Gina | March 15, 2008 at 08:56 PM
Hi Mel love your blog and check it everyday. I love all of the art and craft ideas that you share with us. Bella and James look like they are having a fanastic time. Looking forward to reading more about your life and more craft ideas.
Kelley
Posted by: Kelley Bodycott | March 15, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Hi Mel,I've been keeping up to date with your blog for some time now but have never left a message. I love seeing your great projects and getting a little bit of the sunshine from downunder when we are stuck in the greyness of winter here.
Posted by: Dolly Mixtures | March 15, 2008 at 09:20 PM
hi Mel, dropping by to say hi :) wow 200,000 that's amazing!
Posted by: Miriam | March 15, 2008 at 09:21 PM