~a little giveaway~

it's been quite a while since i hosted a giveaway, so why not!?
i did plan on doing one for my 2 yr blog anniversary but it didn't happen.
so here's what's on offer.

1. one handmade vintage music sheet bunting.
2. two clay tags made my me.
3. one hand painted flower blackboard tag.

all tucked up in a pretty Cath Kidston gift bag.

looks sweet above my daughter's keyboard.

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* follow my blog and leave a comment.
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i'm so grateful to you all for following along!
Kate x
homemaker on a dime

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lead light sideboard

we have a Public Holiday here in Brisbane today for the EKKA Show.
if only we had every Wednesday off from school and work!

so i've taken some time to finish off a couple of larger projects
that i have been working on.
this lead light sideboard is one of them.

as usual, i had no idea what colour it would end up being when i started with the
2 coats of primer. i then stood back and stared at it for ages until i came up with this.
i just cannot get enough of the gorgeous aqua colours available.
this one wa on the mistint trolley and has definitely become a favourite.

i haven't filled the side shelves with all my vintage china yet, but popped
a few things in there for the photos. i think it needs a week or 2 to cure and fully dry.

here's what it looked like after 2 coats of Zinsser.
i know i've mentioned it before, but it's the best stuff.
no sanding necessary.

before....

Kate x
homemaker on a dime
a stroll thru life

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Doily Bunting

yesterday i set to work at the sewing machine with my doilies
and came up with a couple of doily buntings.

you can buy doilies from Spotlight, but they are readily available
in your local op shops.

i thought these lovely pretties went nicely together.

you can buy this webbing from Bunnings for about $9.
great for sooo many projects!

i cut the doilies in half

and then cut the webbing to make thin strips.

measured it out, then began sewing.

easy peasy.

i then cut up a couple of large rectangle doilies to make the 2nd one.

i really like this one!

so pretty and delicate.

i bought some yummo AQUA paint today to paint up a couple of pieces.
can't wait to show you!

Kate x

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