Monica from MyFunnyBunny is holding a Mother & Baby Mega Giveaway
This is what it says on her blog -
"To celebrate the birth of my baby girl Mylie I am hosting a gigantic give away!!!It will also mark put us back on track after our "give away holiday" because of moving and the birth.We are collaborating with many other companies & crafters to bring you the biggest give away ever!!! So if you want to enter, keep checking our blog for updates!We will be posting the items that are to be included as they arrive!!"

So I decided to make a nappy holder in this really cute retro baby fabric and even tried out the button holer on my latest sewing machine! I took the photos before I did the button hole but it went like a dream and I added a large white button.






There's plenty of room for two nappies and a pack of travel wipes and a couple of nappy bags too! And it could even be used later on when you need to carry spare pairs of knickers and pants for those "Mum, I can't wait any longer!" "oops I did it!" moments.


Obviously with a workshop full of fabric (and I mean bursting at the seams full!) you can choose your own fabric design colour etc and it doesn't have to have a baby theme, if you would like your very own nappy pouch then please just contact me at mail@madaboutbags.net they cost £5.95 plus p&p.

And don't forget to follow Monica's Blog to take part in the Mother & Baby Mega Giveaway when it starts!

What A Great Idea!!!

Whilst checking out what's been happening in Blogland I'm came across a brilliant idea from Sew Scrumptious. Louise's mum will be 70 this year and Louise has set herself the task of making, collecting, buying and possibly begging 70 presents. They don't have to be expensive just thoughtful!!! Louise is asking for ideas, links and a bit of encouragement to make her complete her task.....
I've already added a few ideas and now my brain can't seem to think about anything else, I should be in bed but as Tompom is feeling poorly I'm putting off hitting the sack as I can see me getting up alot tonight..poor little thing!!! Tompom that is, not me!!!
So if you have any bright ideas that will help Louise reach her goal pop over to her blog and leave a comment!!!
my ideas so far have been a photo of her mum through her life in a collage and a coin from 1939..

Right I'm definitely off to bed now see you all later x

Misi Amazing Autumn Giveaway!!!

During September there is an Amazing Autumn Giveaway taking place over at Misi. Lots of the very talented ladies (me included) from Misi have donated prizes and all you have to do to take part is to pop on over the the Misi Blog take a look at all the fabulous prizes on offer, pick your favourite item from one of the shops and leave a comment about it. The closing date is 12 noon 26th September so get over there now and take part!!!!

P.S - There are two lots of prizes to win so twice as many reasons to enter!!!

Can You lend me £59.....

A little while ago on Misi Jean from Talking Beads wrote a forum post with the title " Can you lend me £59..." . This was because Jean had her eye on one of Little Scruffs teddies and was wondering how she could save up the money for 'Alfie'. Well at the same time I had my eye on this fabulous scarf from Vikki0908. which got us wondering how we could help each other raise the cash for our much need purchases and we came up with the idea of linking items from our shops to encourage buyers to purchase more than one item but also making them aware of the wonderful goodies that Misi has to offer. So this blog is all about linking together different handmade goodies that would compliment each other either as a gift for yourself or maybe as a present for that someone special....

So firstly we have

Pink Fairy Charm from Talking Beads and a Pink Fairy Glitter Mini Tote from Madaboutbags

Then there are all these super chocolate truffle gifts - some calorie free and some not!!

We have Chocolate themed cards from Jaqueline

a Chocolate fabric mini tote from Madaboutbags

Cheeky Cherry Truffles from the Chocolate truffle Company

and a Chocolate truffle bracelet from Lej Jewellery

Hopefully that has whetted your appetite as to some of the fabulous offerings available on Misi it's certainly whetted my appetite and I'm off in search of a choclate bar or three!!!!

Twitter, Flickr, knickers in a twist!

I have finally taken the plunge and joined Twitter

you can see my tweets at

http://twitter.com/madaboutbagsuk

apparently it will be updated everytime I blog here so no double typing!!!

I've also joined Flickr and am starting the slow process of uploading my many bag photos onto my photostream if you would like to see some of my creations then please take a look

http://www.flickr.com/photos/madaboutbagsuk/

from what I can gather I will now get my knickers in a twist with all this tweeting, blogging, facebooking, uploading, forum chatting and general computing!!!!

ohh I almost forgot my facebook page

right I off for a lie down in a dark room - Goodnight X

GRRRRR!!! nearly did get my knickers in a twist with the twitter feed but think I'm there now!!!

Devon - we had a great time!!!

We had a great time in Devon albeit a little wet (well a lot wet on the Wednesday!!!), we stayed in a beautiful barn conversion not far from Clovelly. I gave the kids their travel journals in the car on the way down and they loved them, i did have a sneaky peek and they were quite funny to read.

We visited Illfracombe, Clovelly, Bude and Hartland Quay - we didn't make it to Bideford but maybe next time!!!

Hubby wants to go back as he liked the area so much - just wish we were a bit closer as it took 7 hours to get there and 7 hours to get home!!!

Rachel and Jack thoroughly enjoyed body boarding at Bude and Tompom had his first taste of sand and I mean literally had his first taste of sand!!!

We arrived home suitably shattered with lots of washing and have spent the last few weeks catching up with friends and relaxing!!!!

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My last blog was about the Misi talent from Devon and although I would have liked to mention everyone I couldn't but I couldn't believe I missed fairlygirly as she lives in Bideford not far from where we were staying. So as a way of making up for that terrible faux paux I just have to mention her Blog Giveaway so pop along and join in and you might even win a pair of her fabulous butterfly earrings

The Devon Appreiciation Society

In honour of our impending visit to North Devon I thought I would blog about all the talented and creative Misi members from that part of the UK.
Firstly though I wanted to give a special mention to Kelso Kreations who (although not from Devon) created two fabulous Personalised Travel Journals for my two eldest children to capture all their holiday memories in. They look great and I can't wait for them to arrive to give to Rachel and Jack.




Now onto the creative and talented Misi members from the whole of Devon:


First up we have a beautiful Swarovski Heart Pendant Necklace from Mystic Earth



Then this beautiful blue and turquoise glass bead charm bracelet from Designs by Hanson it really reminds me of the sea



This fabulous bracelet called Sweet Sixteen from Gems with Love has gone straight onto my wishlist and i think i might get this for my daughter for her 16th (only 5 years to go!!!)

I can't resist smocking and this outfit from Anna Miranda Roses is absolutely gorgeous

From Cute to Quirky - we have bright felted cat brooches from Kool Kooky Kreatures

From Puss in Boots to Babes in Boots we have snuggly fleece boots from My Fiber Studio

Alice's Palace has a beautiful flowery feel to her handmade cards

Who says baby changing bags have to be boring, this Made In Britain changing bag by

Devon Bears is a must for any Yummy Mummy!!!

Just For You - could be for your pampered pooch or any dog lover - a whimsical dog card by

The Crafty Nut



Having already bought a necklace from the very talented Designs by Isis I couldn't leave her off the list, this is another one on my wishlist!!!

Simple and elegant - a timeless piece from Nifty Thrifty

There are many more talented Misi members from Devon and beyond so don't forget to take a look!!!

Right I'm off to tackle the ever growing mountain that is my ironing pile!!!

thanks for looking

x