Giveaways, Gorgeous finds and the therapy that is sewing..

Hi all

It has been a crazy week in my crazy little teapot life...

The weather has been up and down like a yoyo in melbourne which makes doing washing near impossible.

My vintage sheets are piling up around my studio corner waiting to be reborn and refreshed in soapy suds and are eagerly awaiting the kiss of the sun and fresh air..


Beautiful timeless dresses have found me..

As did some other timeless relics..

You may Call it an addiction... I call it a passion..- Thrifting, treasure hunting, uncovering hidden gems.




My little gentleman continues to inspire me..

My love and I finally got a chance to explore our own town and experience the culture. The break helped us to just be Rob and Mez.. 

 Graffiti art at degraves st

 Ice-cream at south bank

Top of the town!

 Lovely crown towers full Aussie Breakfast... So luxurious eating one of these in one of those fluffy robes..

 We tried to get a photo of us with the city in the background...

What I made...

Singlets for twins and Molly dollys matching 3 piece set. Which was amazing therapy to make.

I am also hosting a SWEET little giveaway on Instagram. 

 Up for grabs is a upcycled baby top with hand stitched appliqué, Headband, handmade paper storybook badge, some craft supplies (vintage cards and mini kewpies), a cute little handkerchief storage bag and a handmade storybook Cinderella bookmark.

For your chance to win these goodies please follow WHIMSICAL TEAPOT on Instagram www.instagram.com/whimsicalteapot#whimsicalteapotgiveaway and share.. You have till NOV 17 to enter so get in and Good luck.

Happy Adventures

Mary

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 night on Facebook- Friday 9pm EST

9pm EST on facebook

I once heard that trying something new is a part of Growing and Living Life to the Fullest!

On that Note... I have decided to try a market night! I have given my facebook supporters the first chance to bag a few of the left over Items from the Weekend Market! 
These are some of the Items that are up for grabs....
* Whimsy headbands