Kristen Doran Matryoshka Dolls

Yesterday I went off to the Sydney Stitches and Craft Show for the first time in 8 years.  The last time I attended I was 7 months pregnant with Master L.  So many changes since then and all good.  They have a fantastic section called The Incubator now - a crafty showcase of exciting new modern craft.  Yay!

I met a couple of people that I know – lovely Michelle from Kids with Crayons whom I first met at Magnolia Square in Melbourne last year.  She drove up from Melbourne to be there – her things are always so special and all handmade.  I have a ‘P’ for Paperklip brooch from Michelle.  And one of her crochet flower brooches too.

Then I met Kristen Doran.  Whom I meet a lot in the local Post Office (or butcher shop) as we go about our afternoon business!  I first met Kristen at an Amy Butler talk in Sydney last year.  Unbeknown to me at the time Kristen was (and still is) a bit of a craft celebrity, and you can see why – her fabric prints are just devine.  So I purchased one of her panels and the two Misses and I have spent the afternoon making this little family of goodness.  Thank you Kristen – the girls and I had so much fun doing this together.

I just wanted to share a gorgeous party with you – my friend Suzi from Alannah Rose stationery created this gorgeous Duck party for her 3 year old little duck Ella.  It is based on one of her lovely invites.  I had a great time theming a Happy Birthday banner just for the party.  Wow!  What do you think?