Fridays Costumes

Yesterday I had an RDO and wasn't able to check my blog for any costume suggestions. It was also yesterday that I realised that the party was Fri. night and yesterday was my only day to do some shopping for a costume.

So, I've had to go with the 'Juno' idea *sigh*

While I absolutely LOVED Jen's idea of Pacha and his pregnant wife from The Emperor's New Groove (I love that movie) we can't afford to hire costumes, so I've had to go el-cheapo and grab some op-shop stuff.

For me, I already have a black jacket, jeans and shoes. I managed to grab a skirt from an op-shop that looks almost identical to the skirt on the dvd...the only shirt I could find that is even remotely close to that one is a yellow and grey striped shirt....close enough in my books!! Since I don't need much makeup and hair done, I'm all set.

Russ' costume is the fun part of this duo though! He already has the sneakers and knee-high socks we just needed a top, shorts and sweatbands. I managed to find an old school marone jacket with yellow stipes on the sleeves and around the neckline, and after searching in about 10 different op-shops, I managed to find 1 pair of bright yellow boardshorts (chick ones of course!) I will need to cut them to a shorter length and sew the edge (so it doesn't frey) and he will be all set. He will just pick up some sweat bands from Target/Kmart tomorrow....and he's all set!!

I can't wait to see him in the short shorts....and don't worry, I will definately get photos of that!!

Look what I made!!

Look what I finally finished on Sunday Night!!

My girls blanket!

I need to put it through the wash so that it sits nice and I think I may knit a white border around it to neaten it up. Now I just need to finish my boys blanket....9 squares to go and then put them all together!

But for now, I'm proud of myself :)

Looks quite big in this picture!

And, it can also be used as a cape if so desired

"I can't believe I took that picture, you are such a nerd." - Russell

Blankies

Well, I'm glad I started this knitting project last year, otherwise I wouldn't be anywhere near finishing it off in time.

Last year I wrote about a few of my sewing projects. I still haven't finished either my girl or boy blanket!

I saw my Granny on the weekend though and we only have to crochet 5 more squares and we should be finished on the girly blanket! We still have a heap to do for a boy blanket though.

I love the colours in both blankets and I am really just wanting to finish them off! I will have 2 blankets all for a cost of roughly $6 ea plus 'man hours' of hard work. But, it is worth it! It is so easy to do while sitting around at home watching tv. or on the train on the way to work.

Once my girl blanket is finished I will take a picture and post it and then when the boy blanket is eventually finished I will do the same.

These will be perfect for bundling up the baby in the pram or to lie on the floor on. I have a few from when I was born that I still use and they still keep you so warm!

From there, I have already sewn a few booties and I am getting my Granny to work on a little hat for the bub-o-luv.

Will see if I can coax one of my old dolls to model for you :)

More pics courtesy of Pete

Isobella trying the jumpsuit on

Very cute

Bit snug - I have taken it home to fix up the length on the legs *sigh*

Big Brother Felix and Isobella

Isobella (pete holding her) & the little top I bought her during my lunch break - If you cant tell already Im really excited!!

More projects and finished results

The little jumpsuit I made for our little bella

Those pesky buttons took forever!

The ribbing on the sleeve

And on the neck

Yes ladies, he IS single

(Dodgy Pete)

The 'girlie' blanket for the day that we might possibly be blessed with a girl

The 'blokey' blanket for the day that we might possibly blessed with a boy

Close up inspection

all sewn up

I have started a little baby jumpsuit for our little bella.

On Saturday I ran (literally) into Textile Traders at 4.50pm and picked up some goodies to start my creations. I have nearly finished it, I just need to put the rest of the ribbing on the collar and sew the little buttons on and it will be good to go!

I also have enough material left over to make another few suits and little booties, so I think I will be sewing my little heart out over the next couple of weeks.

I have another 4/5 friends having babies this year so I’m sure these little gifts will come in handy. I always think it is nice to receive something that is handmade or has had some effort put into it. Some people may not agree, but that’s what I think anyway!

I will go home and take some photos for you and put them up! Hopefully they wont all come out dodgy…yesterday I was having a few issues (one leg being shorter than the other and such) but all the unpicking and sore eyes should pay off!

Sorry it’s a bit of a girly post :)