Welcome to my blog. I work full time and creating is my sanity. I like to use many different mediums and was a finalist in the Fire Mountain Beading Contest in 2008. I am a passionate blogger, and a promoter of handmade goodness.

I love : my husband, my fur kids, family, music, sunshine, creating, chocolate, handmade soaps, the DUST Team, gardening, friends, Triple J Radio and photography. Comments welcome, I hope you enjoy the adventure with me.

Please respect my copyright and that the original ©photographs and ©text published on this blog remain the property of ©Maddabling (Samara). Please do not reproduce, crop or alter my original photographs.

made with love.........................maddabling xox




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Friday, August 13, 2010

Friday Friends - Dusty Divas - Part 11


Happy Friday everyone ! It's Dusty Diva time again and this week I am thrilled to introduce a relatively new duster and adventure woman extraordinaire;
Tia of NotWeeds ! I have found Tia's story to be an exceptional tale - but won't spoil it for you as you can read it for yourself !

The NotWeeds website product statement is
Herbal Teas and Legal Highs for Wellness and Relaxation!
NOTWeeds specializes in Herbal Teas and Legal Highs - Weight Loss, Womens Health, Cold and Flu Prevention, Relaxing Blends and Aphrodisiacs.
Got Weeds ?
Take the opportunity to get to know them and make friends..., discover their true nature and simply call them Herbs instead.
Herbs can become your closest allies in your quest for Wellness, and we are excited to offer you our herbal blends to help you get started.



I seriously could have done with some of Tia's Cold & Flu Herbal Tea during this winter season and some of Nourishing Herbal Tea would do wonders for my long blond locks. I have always had an interest in alternate therapies including Aromatherapy and Herbalism, so I truly found this information fascinating.

Now, to let Tia tell you the story of NotWeeds and the woman behind it !

The Story of NotWeeds
A few years ago I willingly threw myself out of a perfectly sound plane over Hawaii and this event has changed my life!
It was then that I decided - after 28 years of nursing in the conventional sense - it just was not possible for me to continue with this career; my work ethics and morals were constantly compromised with the advance of 'technologically focused' nursing. I retired in style - my uniform was strapped to a couple of stakes and burnt in a bonfire ... I guess I really meant it!

It was time to get back to my roots! Herbal Health has been part of my life since my birth, my mother - also a nurse - was a great herbalist and readily employed their services to her family whenever she could. Herbs were well accepted in German University Hospitals (which is where I started my nursing career) - every day a big pot of chamomile, peppermint, hibiscus or fennel would be placed in each ward for the patients to help themselves freely and Valerian Tincture was given at nighttime to help patients settle.
I know prevention is the key and good health starts from within - this has now become my area of focus - and I support others with their journey to wellness and health by providing well balanced herbal blends.

First things first though, in order to refresh and deepen my herbal knowledge I studied Home Herbalism with Belle Gibbons
http://www.thehomeherbalist.com/
and thus NOTWeeds was conceived. My background with nursing is mainly in Women's Reproductive Health ( I was one of the early certified Nurse Practitioners in NSW) and Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation - both of these areas are also a focus of NOTWeeds.

NOTWeeds offers safe, non addictive relaxing blends that can be consumed as a tea or smoked for people that seek an occasional 'adventure' outside their usual sphere. 'Kite' and 'Smokin' Hot' are the blends that can provide such an experience. Every body is different, so the response will be individual too ;)
Other NOTWeeds Blends include the popular 'Nourishing Blend' - a great 'every day' blend (which has the wonderful 'side effect' of producing lustrous hair)
and
'A-C-E' - a wonderful alkalising blend which gently re balances an acidic body and assists with weight loss, and many more.

Thank you to Maddo for giving me the opportunity to 'show and tell' in this blog!
For more details on the NOTWeeds products available head over to these links :

http://www.etsy.com/shop/NOTWeeds

http://www.madeit.com.au/NOTWeeds

or check out my website and blog at :

www.notweeds.com

http://www.notweeds.com/notweeds-blog.php

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Monday Music - Monday Playlist

I thought for something different I would search for songs with Monday in the Title or Lyrics.

Here's a special Monday Playlist - enjoy !































Friday, August 6, 2010

Friday Friends - Dusty Diva's Part 10



Welcome, once again to Friday Friends - Dusty Diva's !
Edition 10 ! Woo Hoo ! Friday Happy Dance !

This week I want to introduce to you Ali from Alipink .

Ali's story is inspiring and I am so glad she agreed to let me share her story with you. Check out Ali's blog (see the links at the bottom of this article) and you will agree with me I am sure. This lovely dusty diva is as special as her creations.

I love these sweet card and brooch combos and...................


these are a great gift for the young bloke who has everything................. a measure up condom wallet and ................

this stunning delicious sunshiny clutch ..................

in gorgeous bright colours and ..............

I adore the paper doll fabric in this cute and practical messenger bag !


And now over to Ali who will tell you her story............

The Story of alipink

I live on the Gold Coast of Queensland with my husband and two daughters, age 3 1/2 and 5. Running a household keeps me pretty busy but I fit in part-time work as a Paediatric Nurse as well.

I am a life-long crafter - sewing, knitting, embroidery, and recently quilting and crochet. I have a particular love of vintage fabric and notions, probably as a result of rummaging through Mum’s fabric stash as a child. She still has a great box of fabric with many pieces dating back to the Seventies when she made clothes for my sister and I. I am also a keen op-shopper and love the thrill of hunting through shops looking for treasure.

I primarily make bags and purses although I do venture into other products like quilts, cushions, hats, brooches and cards. I take inspiration from the fabric themselves as well as vintage craft books and patterns.

I started selling my craft a couple of years ago and through that became involved in DUST and BrisStyle, both great communities of Australian crafters. I decided to set up my own local craft group, Crafty Coasters, earlier this year and we meet monthly to chat, drink tea and create.



I also enjoy selling at local handmade markets. It is great to meet buyers and to be amongst talented and passionate crafters.


Want to see more alipink goodness ?


You can find alipink here;

Etsy :
http://www.etsy.com/shop/alipink

Blue Caravan :
http://www.bluecaravan.net/alipink/

Made It :
http://www.madeit.com.au/alipink

Facebook :
http://www.facebook.com/alipinkbags

Twitter :
http://twitter.com/alipinkbags

Blog :

http://www.alipink.com/

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Wednesday Wishlist - Punk's Not Dead

For the punk-rock-girl - I present Punk's Not Dead - a Wednesday Wishlist ! Inspired by the Darren Hanlon song Punk's Not Dead "


"Couldn't give a damn about
The friends of mine she'll scare
Some people just can't see past studs
And bleached blond spiky hair
I say 'A' for Abba
She says 'A' for Anarchy
In the morning she says "Never mind the bollocks,
Here's your cup of tea"

And at night the house is quiet
You might wonder why
But punk's not dead
She's just gone to bed
Punk's not dead
She's just gone to bed

I pass her in the kitchen
She's got a longneck in her hand
She's playing me a Dictaphone
Recording of her band
Her drummer has been playing
For nearly seven hours
But he hits them with such passion
It makes other drummers cower

When the night has come
All safety pins must come undone
If the house is quiet
Well that's because punk's retired for the night
If the house is quiet
Well punk's retired for the night"



payledragon

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lipglossandblack

luxuryfalls

trulysanctuary

SobeBotanicals

mtcoffinz

jamesrowlandshop

JapanCandys

designeraddicted

hificosmetics

CrudeThings

kodashii88

heavymetallaundry

UniquelyDifferent