easter bunnies

So, the toy factory has re-opened very briefly.  With the arrival of another baby and friends following suit I decided they would all need new toys.  Opting for my simpler bunny design I thought I would get 3 made in one day - the reality of it has taken me over a month.  Couple together full time childcare of a baby and a toddler to look after during the day with sleepless nights meant I had minimal spare time; if I could steal an hour away I was unable to leave hazardous items such as my sewing machine, pins and needles lying around.

These bunnies are smaller for babies hands and have bells inside - although you might not believe it, they aren't very jangly and sound more like a tube of Smarties!....the babies won't know.

  

Nursery nicknacks

When I became pregnant I knew I never wanted an off the peg nursery from the high street in ubiquitous pale blue, pale pink, lemon yellow or play it safe neutrals, so I have created a happy space for my baby in primary brights back to white and natural wood.  By making things and using hand-me-downs, retro furniture and finds from my travels I have created a more personal space that has stories to tell.

Appliqued elephant cushion from Dilli Haat, Delhi

Re-upholstered retro nursing chair that was my mum's

E. Gomme G-Plan oak chest of drawers

Animals of the Chinese zodiac from Hong Kong

Fabric birds from Dilli Haat, Delhi

Paper mache birds from Dilli Haat, Delhi

Paper mache elephants from Dilli Haat, Delhi

Home-made curtains - the bane of my life at 39 weeks pregnant!