As Summer draws to a close, I find myself enjoying those last few rays of sunshine as dusk falls, discovering beauty in the most simple things in our garden, which is a constant pleasure to me. I would love to share these photos taken recently
I must share this too - recently I won the most darling prize pack from the gorgeous Kim of Savage Kitten through The Hatchling Society comprising of a felt pin brooch, matching earrings, ring and hair slides.
I have long been a fan of Savage Kitten and own many pieces that Kim has lovingly created. Whilst on the subject of Savage Kitten , I now own a special piece from Kim's new Hair Candy line - 
Hair Candy in Austen - A soft luxurious hair accessory in honey, creme, peach and noir. The Savage Kitten signature flower, with a purpose covered button and stunning feathers. Topped off by pearls, what more could a girl want! seductive, pretty, burlesque inspired !
I have also been very fortunate in my quest to keep my new years resolution - to try new things. I won the opportunity to be a product tester for Shelley at Spincushions in trying out her new pincushions kits.
I am not an accomplished seamstress by any means - I can mend a hole in the underarm of a shirt for example but my attempts are quite primitive and clumsy. So imagine my absolute joy when I was able to create this gorgeous pincushion simply by following the instructions and taking the time and care required. I didn't rush through the project and was quite the perfectionist (in my eyes anyway).
This is a step - by - step photo collage of how I achieved this goal :
To celebrate the launch of her new line, Shelley of Spincushions is giving one lucky reader a chance to win a pincushion kit of their very own to create their very own pincushion !
There are five kits to choose from - Sunflower, Bonsai Tree, Penguin - Blue, Peacock and Penguin - Red. These amazing little kits come with almost everything you need to complete the project including :
~ Detailed instructions
~ Pre-cut recycled felt shapes
~ Felt for you to cut some pieces
~ Patterns
~ Embroidery thread
~ Embroidery needle
The only thing you will need to buy to complete the project is stuffing fibre
and plastic stuffing pellets or dry rice.
This giveaway is open to domestic and international readers - a HUGE thank you to Spincushions for allowing Maddabling to host this giveaway and wishing you all the very best with your new product line Shelley !
Rules of Giveaway Entry
Each of the questions listed below will qualify you for one entry into the random number draw.
1. Leave a comment below and tell me which pincushion kit you would like to win and why.
2. Visit Spincushions Etsy store : http://www.etsy.com/shop/spincushions and tell me what your favourite product is.
3. Share with me the most creative thing you have done of late.
Entries will close at 12pm Western Australian Time on Sunday the 20th February 2011, at which time the number of entries will be tallied and Random Org will be called upon to draw the winner ! The winner will then be announced on the Maddabling blog on the afternoon of Sunday, the 20th February.
Good luck and let the games begin !
