From Pillow to Post

 

There is nothing like a hand made gift.  I don't often receive them but I do give them on a fairly regular basis.  My daughter Lucy had a little friend who was having a birthday -Talia - it was her 8th birthday and she is horse crazy.  I was horse crazy too at her age and eventually got my very own horse when I was 11.  

So - what to give her for her birthday.  Obviously something to do with horses would be good.  So  I figured a pillow for her bed made with horse fabric would be pretty good.  So here it is.  I quilted the love heart - I used denim for the front panel embellished with the loveheart and  then a mixture of denim, the horsey fleece and a vintage pink chenille for the back.  I also embroidered her name on the front and I think it turned out kind of sweet.   I would have loved it for my 8th birthday !

Disco Baby

Oliver & Lucy turned 8 this month.  I threw them a wonderful disco party.   The theme was a bit Party Rock Anthem. 

Porcupine Watermelon
Healthy and a Huge Hit with the kids
Idea courtesy of Pinterest here

Toffee apples for prizes
 homemade party bags
CD's for the kids to take home
 Olivers Party Rock Anthem Robot Head - inspiration here



Oliver in full costume - all made by me

Lucys costume was courtesy of Best and Less

Gorgeous lights and haze machine courtesy of Fifalite - total cost $140

Hope you enjoy the pics. 

We had a pass the parcel, hands free doughnut eating competition, lots of dancing, danceoffs between the kids, musical statues, limbo competition, Trophies for the best boy and girl dancer, Pizza and icecream, and lots of other fun.  Will post some more pics to show the details soon.  It's getting late right now so I will sign off......