More preparations for the Stitches and Craft Show.
Typically I didn't factor in a sick child, so running a bit behind schedule. But better him sick now than in two weeks!!!!! ( I was slightly panicked when a boy in Charlie's class had come down with chicken pox, but ours seems to be just a bug...fingers crossed.)
"It's Teatime Teapot" and "Grandma's favorite Teacup" brooches by Betty Jo .
My very nice hand knitted dolly Tea Cosy. New from the oppie. When Mr. Betty Jo saw it he said "Errr"!
Gorgeous patchwork tea set by Jodie from RicRac. 
Lily attended the Blythe Tea party yesterday and I was lucky enough to witness more Blythe dolls in one room than I think I'll ever see in one lifetime. Although I was not officially on the guest list I managed to escape with a few ladybird cupcakes from the event !
And I was recognized by Michelle from Quilting Mick as I was wearing a Betty Jo Owl. Lily voted Michelle's Blythe as the cutest of the lot!
Today I picked up my "Betty Jo" poster prints from the printers. For the "Show".
I received my "Art Fights Fire " raffle tickets from Outre. Get some for yourself and you will go in the draw to win a pretty special( and I mean VERY super special ) art work from 30 top local and international artists. All proceeds to help the victims of the Victorian Bush Fires.
And I got busy with some more butterflies.
Even though this Eggplant Casserole recipe from a very funky 1972 cook book "Cool Cooking" may be of questionable taste, it is actually very yummy. Maybe Ms. Karen should have had a second helping or two.(click on page to read)
This book includes tasty treats from the likes of Janis Ian, The Beach Boys, George Harrison ,the Lennons and The Who to name but a few.
The creative process to reach this point was interesting to say the least.
They had been in the "encounter" window installation last month, and were now for sale. This pretty nasturtium saucer butterfly spoke to me, and is now an early birthday present for moi!
That led me to reminisce about all the Betty Jo butterflies I'd made and slowly the idea was forming.
So look out Stitches and Craft Show.....I'm on a roll!
I put my head down and finished the Cuckoo Clock for the Bushfire Appeal. So next week it will be heading up to a quite dampish Ballina.
My son came home from prep the other day and I over heard him saying "Bacio". His first Italian word is KISS!
I recommend you give all your loved ones a huge bacio, pets included. And a cuddle or two wouldn't go astray.
I am feeling the LOVE!
Note the little Scotties along the base ( this was a request) I unconsciously used predomitely brown and green lino and buttons and now see how it evokes the tones of the Australian bush.
Today I'm off to drop of some toiletries to 3RRR studios in Brunswick. People will be there from 10-6 accepting and packing up goods to be sent to relief centers around the state.
Yes, the community has jumped into action and started to give. I received a great email this morning...a lovely girl has ordered the Betty Jo Cuckoo Clock, so right after this I'm heading down to the bank to donate. I'm so happy this has happened so fast.
If you would like to purchase a Betty Jo clock I am donating the proceeds from it (along with a sum from our family) to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.
As there has been quite a bit of lino Owl Clock activity going on at my place I felt like showing some alternatives. So meet my cute toy Owl clock. Wind him up and his hands rotate, his eyes move, his wings flap and his hat rocks! All to the sounds of Mary had a Little lamb.
This favorite Golden book was discovered yesterday down the back of the book case. I'm glad it was found as it reminds me of my Charlie boy.I can look at it and smile while I miss him at school. Were did those almost six years go?
Our cat Pedro is exactly like a teenage boy (something I've got to look forward to). He basically only shows up for meals, prefers hanging out at his mates house and botting food, and stays out all hours, often slinking in through an open window all scruffy. When he does come home he gives the best cuddles as if to say sorry, I still love you!
This is Pedro Puss the lino cat. Named after you know who!
I'll have butterflies in my stomach this week. The kind Mums get when their kids are taking big leaps forward and you are hoping things go well. The big girl is starting a brand new High School, and for a 14 yo, it is a huge deal. The 5 yo started primary school today and my conflicting emotions swung from uncertainty to relief then to happiness!
Right. Now the kids are in school I can be one of those ladies who have all this wonderful leisure time on their hands. Lets see, maybe get a facial, join Fernwood, go out to lunch with a bottle of Chardy?.......... Yeh Right!
Yes! Betty Jo Designs will be Exhibiting.......@#%@&*!
At the moment I am manning the PANIC station, but trusting it will be all good by March 11th. Check in every so often and I'll be updating the progress/ preparations for this event. It's sounds like it will be bigger than Texas!
