And even more hairspray

I didn't get out to our school 80s bingo night last weekend as I was sick. There was no way I was missining this weeks opportunity to wear the waterwash taffeta gown made by my schoolmate IN the 80's.

Here tis.

 And the back

 This was last seen in public circa 1989 at our year ten formal- at the National Art Gallery. We were in the room with the stained glass ceiling. My "date" at the time was in the courtyard climbing on the Henry Moore sculptures! No wonder we weren't allowed back there. My dress then, was more classic (of the time) black velvet bodice with 3/4 sleeve and sweetheart neckline with a green shot black skirt.

This however is my date for the soccer trivia night. 

Yes - that is an original parachute tracksuit from our archives. The tshirt is the one we made for Xandy. Its not exactly a cropped shirt on him - but you don't need to see all of it!

I 80's up my look with some lace fingerless gloves and matching headband. The massive clip on earrings were found in an old makeup case along with the blue eyeshadow!

More Hairspray

This morning its wacky hair day, dress in sports gear and Hotdog day. (and donation to Edge foundation and 50c for a chocolate frog. Thats a lot for one mum to remember

let alone the fact that she had been volunteered to help cook the 439 hotdogs! Sheesh.

Mad Scientist

The boys have been desperate to do some science experiments. They are right into potions and lotions (mainly making all of my lotions into not very useful potions!) So I bought some kits which have all the paraphernalia for experiments and they love them. 

We took this further later when we did a classic bicarb and vinegar explosion.

Tshirt gift - bit of a how to

A friend had a significant birthday and this was just a little something to comemerate the occasion. 

A simple tshirt from beaded fabric. This fabric has been featured before and already paid for itself. Scrap if you may.

 With a fold on the left, I laid out one of my tshirts and cut a basic shape around it - making a capped sleeve where the original had a set in sleeve. I made it a bit loser to allow for the lightness of the fabric.

 Here is the front piece, to which I put the back piece right side down.

 Then I simply sewed up the four seams and folded back the edges for hems. The only 'fancy' thing was the twin needle which makes it look less homemade.

Off to be wrapped and gifted.

Stirrer

Two creative girlfriends have started a catering business together and they have just landed their first big orders. Exciting times for them and I wanted to give them a little token gift to mark the celebration. 

After much deliberation - teatowels seemed the most appropriate.

I happily found some plain white teatowels at Coles of all places. I really wanted linen - but with time pressure - this was perfect.

Image designed and cut using the silhouette on freezer paper. 

 Freezer paper ironed onto tea towel and used as a stencil to add the orange paint. 

 Peel the freezer paper off and ta-da! Perfect image. 

 Wrapped with a card all ready for a stealth-like delivery.

Just wait 6.5 years...

And it will be done. And the job was worth the wait. The big squirrel finally got around to sticking the tiles on the spashback. We have had the tiles all that time - he's just not had the inclination.

On top of that I managed to get the same work done in the kitchen - wow - two for the price of one.

School Disco - 80s theme

I love  bit of dress ups. Can't help getting on board with a theme - and thankfully my kids are all totally on board with it too!

 They are always happy to pose too!

 With a half hour overlap, the big kids headed off to their turn at the disco.

Think we added a bit to that ozone hole with all the hairspray tonight!