Friday, October 30, 2009

My Creative Space

Yesterday my creative space was going to be all about writing up a project for yet another deadline.

A trip to Officeworks in the morning resulted in the purchase of some fabric markers and a stroke of genius. My hobby-fill-obsessed child-of-an-artistic-bent would be occupied for HOURS while I was busy with my work.... She could make a calico doll!
Turns out she had plans for a production run.

I was kept busy at the sewing machine and slip-stitching station while she was in control of drawing and stuffing. We now have a family of calico dolls. And the wee girl is excited by her plans for us to "make clothes for them"....

Some days I have to just let go of plans and enjoy the moment - especially after a hectic few weeks. Recharge the creative batteries. Soak up my beautiful girl.

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22 comments:

  1. Purple Paisley PatchOctober 30, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    It looks like your beautiful gal has had lots of fun with those fabric markers. Enjoy, they grow up too fast!
    Kelly :-)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    that's so precious - and you know, plans were made to be broken LOL

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  3. yaelOctober 30, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    that was me...

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  4. CindyOctober 30, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    Why is it that you have to keep remnding yourself to slow down and enjoy those kids that are growing up so darn fast. I feel like I need to tattoo it on me.
    This is gold too, I can't wait to see those gorgeous clothes

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  5. becOctober 30, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    What a lucky little girl to have lots of time to spend playing with her mum!

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  6. JesOctober 30, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Those are fantabulous! A few months ago the kids and I did a similar craft... ours were 'Monsters" and wil make there way to the memorabilia bin once the kids get bored with them. They're a keep forever kinda thing. Enjoy making the clothes!

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  7. LieslOctober 30, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    How much much fun is that - it's genius Nikki! Do you do party plan??? Its even better than Build-A-Bear!

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  8. Cathy {tinniegirl}October 30, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    That's one of the things that I really admire about you. You know what's truly important, and what really matters.

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  9. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    You must be the best mum EVER! That looks like so much fun. I can't wait to see the clothes your little one makes them!

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  10. Alisa : Ink CaravanOctober 30, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Yay for you! And Yay for the calico family! Imagine the stories that will go with them.
    : D

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  11. KarenOctober 30, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    She's quite a talent that girls of yours, though I would have to say making clothes for some of her new friends may even stretch your pattern making skills, given the shape of some of their limbs!

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  12. caitlinOctober 30, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    oh they're gorgeous! What a creative girl you have there! xx

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  13. ellieOctober 30, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Sometimes I get too caught up in having to meet my deadlines, and get all my stuff done, it takes me longer than a moment to remember that kids don't know or want or need or like deadlines (I don't like them either).
    This is a beautiful family - and they sure do need clothes..... maybe another day.

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  14. KirstyOctober 30, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    She's so clever. I love how keenly she's embracing the sewing machine. Absolutely ace!

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  15. mériOctober 30, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    :)
    Beautiful Nikki!

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  16. Karin van DamOctober 30, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    One talented little girl you have there. She's following your creative footsteps, isn't she? :-) Cute dolls!

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  17. MooBear DesignsOctober 31, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    This is too sweet!! You are a great creative mum... it's hard to not get creative with them sometimes...

    xo Steph

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  18. Peta @ PippiwillowOctober 31, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    You are so very correct with your "let go of theplans and enjoy the moment"...had you not...your wee girl and you would not have had such a great experience today creating this family of dolls. I do look forward to seeing how they will be dresssed! Peta

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  19. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Wow, clever little girl. Seriously cute dolls.

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  20. NikkiOctober 31, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    What very cool markers. They are on the shopping list.

    I love that your girl's people are all different. A very true representation of the world!

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  21. urban craftNovember 5, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    That's so wonderful! Kids making their own little plushie toys. Super idea. That little one's taking right after her crafty mama. Love it.

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  22. KarinNovember 10, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    LOL!! I love them!!! Superb. I cannot wait for the clothes! I'm inspired now to try this with my bubster. He loves sewing.

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xxx Nikki