Embroidery hoop dreams and favourite treasure finds from the last 2weeks

Last week Rob, Bodhi and I went to mornington for a spot of treasure hunting. Along the way we stopped at an unexpected Antique shop that looked very small from the outside. As we discovered the rooms and rooms of hidden treasures we realised that this was No Ordinary antique store but a fortress if Wonder. Each room lead into another and another. So many beautiful things from other times. Cherished and beautiful times, so different to the world we live in today. If only they could tak.. The stories they would tell :)

This antique store was called the Bottom drawer. I will definitely be going back for another look. 

Then it was off to the op shops where I found some of the sweetest treasures I have found in a while.

Sewing patterns and a vintage wall hook

This card would be perfect to turn into some wall art. Love the picture :) Can't wait to use it in a crafty project...

I just love this little baby shoe planter and this bird figurine ❤❤❤❤❤

Along the way Bodhi found a Buddha statue and had a moment.. We taught him well.

Overall it was a great day.. :)

All my lucky vintage kids book finds had me inspired to create a new project...

Embroidery hoop art has been a favourite of mine. It can brighten up wall by just adding a funky fabric. 

This is my version of embroidery hoop art. It combines my 2 favourite things. Childrens book pictures from up cycled/ salvaged kids books and Vintage fabric. In this case I used a vintage hanky. The picture is hand stitched onto the fabric and stretched into the embroidery hoop. Perfect for the little crafty ones... I plan to be making a few more of these in the near future :)



*All photos are the property of Mary Daff (Whimsical Teapot). Copyright Mary Daff 2013. Pictures are not to be used or copied without my permission.

Market Stall Milestones.

It's been such a great weekend besides all the political hoo haa thats been going on in our country... This Weekend I took on my first Market- St Aidans Community Market in Carrum. It started off as a nice sunny day. My stall was right near a window so the sun beamed down on all my stock :) 

Armed with my market stall ebook guide- The craft of Markets: How to achieve market stall success an Australian Perspective by Jodie Maloney of the Habby Godess and Cintia from My Poppet... I took on the experience with a "Can Do" attitude. I was excited yet really nervous at the same time..

Most of my stall props were thrifted or from Vintage stores. The little pink gingham suitcase was a $1 op shop find and the old notice board was a discarded item from Work. I used a vintage sheet as a table cloth and lined an old suitcase with squirrel scrapbooking paper and washi tape.. It made a great display for the retro owls...

It being the 1st market there wasn't much traffic but I did meet a ton of awesome people and got a ton of complements on my work. I learnt a lot from other stall holders and crafters and have made a couple of new friends. There was some amazing makers with really beautiful items...

Check out these amazing makers and artists... 

*Me and Boo
*Ouch Flower
*Couta and Moose

I left the market feeling great. Even though I didn't make a lot of sales I had a great day it was a great learning experience and I will definitely give it another shot :) Thanks for your kind advice Caylie from The creature workshop.



Bring on seaford Market next week.. Still plenty of those owls left... See you there :)

St Aidens community market, Carrum, Saturday 7th September 10-3 pm

I will be selling all these goodies and more at tomorrow's market so come by and say hello.

I have been busy making owls with my favourite vintage fabric today.. Owl fest 2013! 

Making lots of owls from Vintage Fabric.....