Lucy's Craft Attic

Fantastic Market

2010-09-13T10:22:00.004+09:30

Well what a wonderful day we had..I was a bit worried as the weather man had said rain all week but it was a beautiful day.. I sold most of my new dolls. So I will be very busy getting ready for the 2 day market on November the 20th and 21st.. Have a couple of orders to do, but I will also be making as many Christmas dolls as I can..
I have just been making more fridge magnets as I sold out of them..

Our Scout Leader has only 5 week to go till she has her baby so I wish her all the best for a pain free delivery..Hmm is there such a thing!!

The film crew from Ace TV will be there next market so we will be on
TV in 2011..

If you live in Adelaide please come down and support our scout group..

I will update you will all the new dolls I make as I don them..

Stay Safe

Tracey

Time to relax!! Yer right!!

2010-09-09T12:23:00.008+09:30

Well wouldn't it be nice to relax.. I still have a few more markets to do for this year so I am going to be a busy bee..lol

I have a market this Saturday then another 2 for the Scout Hall Markets and another 3 in between.. They say that there's no rest for the wicked.. hmm does that include me!!

The photos are some of the dolls I have made since the last market.. I am going to start making Christmas Goodies next week so that should be fun!! Just another reminder how close Xmas is..

I want to thank all the great doll designers out there who allow us to use there patterns to make our dolls..
I just love making dolls and don't know what I will do when the arthritis gets so bad I can sew. Might have to teach Hubby..lol

well of to do more sewing..

Dont forget if you are down this way stop in and say hello

Catch Ya soon

Stay Safe

Tracey

Salisbury Craft Fair

2010-06-18T20:21:00.001+09:30

I have just completed a 3 day market at the Parafield Gardens recreation Centre and I am totally wiped out, physically and stock wise.LOL

I had a great weekend and met some lovely people.. I will be busy for a while as I have 2 orders for the doll to the right and a witch to do, then I will be trying to replace the dolls I sold befor my next market in 5 weeks.
Good thing I love what I do.

I cant see myself ever getting sick of making dolls..

To all the bitchy people who asked me how much I made and then didn't believe me.
Get a life and stop being so bitchy!!!!

Don't forget to visit me at the

Scout Hall Craft Markets.

Information below..

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My name is Tracey and I run a Craft Market for the Manor Farm Scout Group here in South Australia. We are just a small group trying to keep our doors open..

I have adding some Photos below for you to get an idea of the market. Stalls are changing all the time, so come along and have a chat. We have a wide variety of new and handmade goods for sale.

WE DONT SELL TRASH JUST GREAT GIFTS & CRAFTS

STALLS INCLUDE..

PATTERNS, HANDMADE DOLLS, QUILTING SUPPLIES,

WATCHES, SCRAPBOOKING SUPPLIES,

THE MOST AMAZING 3D FEATHERING AND ANIMAL IMAGES, BABY REBORN CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES, HOMEMADE FRUIT PIES AND SLICES, JEWELLERY, 3D CARDS, PLANTS, FOOD STALLS , SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND SO MUCH MORE.

If you live in the area Come join the fun - approximately 30 stalls

FREE entry

The market dates left for 2010 are

July24th

September 11th

November 20th

Stay Safe

Tracey

WOW July already!!

2009-07-07T13:47:00.005+09:30

Well hasnt this year gone quickly? Above are a couple of new dolls I made for a 3 day market I did, which was a great success.. The little lavender chooks are always a great seller at $2 each so I made 70 of them and only came home with 17..

I have had a busy few months with markets and my Lap Band operation which I had done on the 18th of June.

I started out at 109.5 kilos and am now down to 97.5. Doctor said a great weight for me would be 75 so a way to go yet..

Cant wait to buy all those new clothes.lol.

It is our 20th wedding anniversary in November and Luke is buying me a ruby eternity ring so I will be hopefully buying a new evening dress to celebrate in...

Well better go have my lunch now.. Catch Ya all soon..

Please Keep Safe..

Tracey

April Already

2009-04-16T22:39:00.007+09:30

Well another couple of months have passed so quickly..The older you get the faster the years seems to go by too fast.lol..
I have been making more dolls and trying to tidy my craft room, which is not getting any tidier..
I have recently been to Port Pirie on holidays and while I was there I met up with an internet friend, Kirrily.. I was very nervous at first but it was great having a sticky beak around her home.. She has a wonderful display of her crafts everywhere.. I wish I had a bigger house so I could put more of my stuff out.. Photos are of a couple of dolls I have made to sell..
Well I am off to the surgeon tomorrow for the first time to find out about the banding.I must admit I am a bit nervous. I am hoping to have it in June after the long weekend. I have a large 3 day Craft market to do that weekend so I have waited a year a few more months wont kill me.lol
Well catch ya all soon
Tracey

2009-02-10T13:52:00.011+10:30

Well Hello
Another year has started and already we have the unthinkable tragedy of the Victorian Fires. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who has lost something or some one in these fires.
To anyone out there who thinks it is great to start fires and ruin peoples lives I just hope your pubic hair catches on fire!!!!Sorry about that anger took over..

Well what have I been doing lately?? apart from trying to keep cool. Not much at all.lol..
I sold over 20 dolls on E-bay before xmas so I have been trying to replace some of those before my next market in March..
Pictured above are a few I have made so far..

MARKET DATES FOR 2009
March 14th
May 2nd
July 18th
September 12th
November 21st
If you are anywhere near Salisbury East, South Australia come on by and say hello its free!!

I would also like to wish my friend Laura Ann a speedy recovery.
Well catch ya next time.
STAY SAFE
Tracey

Done for this year

2008-11-22T22:28:00.012+10:30

Well I did my last market for this year today and I must say I am glad to have a break..
I did really well and had a good time but I am worn out.. above are some of my latest dolls..
The next market I will do will be in March, hopefully this will give me time to clean my craft room up. LOL
I am going to list some of my dolls on Ebay this week, hopefully I will sell some so I can make some new ones from some of the hundreds of patterns I have purchased this year.. I am really looking forward to doing something new next year not sure what yet but it will be a big year for me and I hope to have a different outlook on life after my operation.
Some sad news now!!
I must update you on my friends Joey that I told you about in a previous blog, Maisie.
The poor little thing had to be put down Wednesday.
It was a very sad day, she just couldn't come back from her injuries..

Back Again

2008-09-09T15:32:00.008+09:30

Well here I am again.. Not much to tell you this week, been a slow week cause I had a cold and couldn't be bothered with anything.. I am sure you have felt that way from time to time.lol ..I did sell 10 dolls on e-bay in the last couple of weeks which was great..BUT now I have to replace them with some new ones for the next market which is the 20th of September. I have made a couple, but I am trying some new things like Coat hanger Safes, which I will show you when I have finished them.. Went to spotlight yesterday but the rotten buggers were shut for stock take..How dare they. LOL A few pics above of the dolls I have made..The Girl on the Moonbeam I made for a friend for her 50th birthday.. Catch ya all next time..
Keep Safe Tracey

New month already here

2008-08-09T20:13:00.005+09:30

Hard to believe we are over half way through the year already..
Some of the new dolls I have made since I last posted are pictured above.The witch I don't really like, but someone might.lol My favorite is the Crash witch.. My dad shakes his head ever time he sees it, he just doesn't get it.lol
The Joey's name is Maisie and she is 8 months old.. Her mum was hit by a car and my friend is looking after her until she can be released at about 18 months old. She will go to a sanctuary.She loves to get out of her bag and play with my poodle.
I have recently done 2 markets but didn't sell many dolls so I have put some on ebay..
Will try to write more later in the week
Keep Safe
Tracey

Another week has started

2008-06-30T14:23:00.006+09:30

Well its the beginning of another week already..This year is going too quick.. I am trying to get some more dolls made for my next market which is on the 26th of July.. I really look forward to them as there are some wonderful stall holders..I have recently begun a friendship with one of the ladies and we try to catch up for coffee once a week..
I never think you can have too many friends..
One of my internet friends Shagsy recently had a birthday and I made her the lap quilt pictured above, which she loved..
I have just made some chicken soup which smells wonderful..I just hope it tastes as good.lol
bye for now
Tracey

Lap Band Surgery

2008-06-09T15:11:00.007+09:30

Well I finally did it.After 17 years of being overweight and my health going down hill, I have taken out medical insurance so I can get Lap Band Surgery done.. I will have to wait 12 months before I can get it done which gives me time to find out more about it.. My hubby and I went to a Seminar about the operation which had the whole team there which includes Dietitian , Psychologist, Life coach and the surgeon.. I would love to hear from anyone who has had this done or knows of anyone who has had it done.. I am not naive and know that there is a risk to all operations, but If I don't do it now I wont be around to see grandkids, Thats if I ever get any. LOL This is a link to the Lap Band Information if anyone is interested.. I know you might be thinking I am a bloody idiot but until you have walked in my shoes you wont know what it is like.. So be happy for me and wish me luck!!!
http://www.gisurgeon.com.au/patient_info_sheets.html#lap

Bye for now
Have a Safe Week

UFO's Finished

2008-06-02T12:30:00.012+09:30

Hello again...
I have been stuck at home with a cold for 10 days so I have been trying to keep myself busy, So I thought I would try to finish some UFO's off.. I managed to get 3 done . 50 to go!!!!
My friend Sharon had her pattern of Pirate Pete in the Austrailian Homespun Magazine so I just had to make one for myself.. I am going to make another one for my teacher friend Janet as she does a pirate theme each year with the kids and I am sure they would like to take it in turns taking him home for the night.. Albert the little Vampire boy was my first fully painted doll and he was fun to make and am looking forward to doing some more folk art dolls. He was from a pattern by Frowning Francis.
The Vampire on the wooden candle stitch was my first Round Head doll which I was nervous about doing, but found it quite easy. Catch Ya all soon, have a great week
Tracey

I Got Tagged

2008-06-02T12:07:00.005+09:30

My friend Laura Ann has tagged me with this very revealing tag.
Tag the ABC's about you.
Each player then tags more people and posts their names,
then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment,letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

A -Attached or single: Attached
B- Best Friend: J
C-Cake or Pie : Cheese Cake
D-Day: Saturday
E- Essential Item: nickers
F- Favorite Color: Black and purple
G-Gummi Bears or Worms: Gummi Bears
H-Home town: Para Hills West, South Australia
I- Indulgences: Chocolate Eclair
J- January or July?:.... July I hate summer
K-Kids:.... 2
L-Life is incomplete without: Family
M- Marriage Date: November 18th
N- Number of Siblings: one, Brother
O- Oranges or Apples: Fuji apples
P- Phobias or Fears: Spiders
Q- Quote: Shit Happens!!
R- Reason To Smile: I'm alive
S- Season: Autumn
T- Tag Three: Judith
U- Unknown fact about me: I have dimples in my shoulders
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animals: Oppressor of animals
W- Worst Habit: Obsessive
Y-Your favorite food: Chineese
Z: Zodiac Sign: Pieces

Another Month Gone

2008-05-27T14:33:00.005+09:30

Well another month has passed.
This year seems to be getting shorter quicker.lol
I have been sick this week so I have had alot of time to do some sewing.. I made a bride & Groom dolls which was an order. I made 15 small annie hearts, A 3 doll swag which I think I will be making more of, I finished a birthday gift for a friend.. Now all I have to do is the cleaning!!

Craft Market a Success

2008-04-06T09:05:00.010+09:30

What a wonderful day we had yesterday.. It started at 7.45am for me. Greeting the stall holders and helping them set up.The weather was a perfect 24deg celcius.I sold about $200 worth so I can now go buy more patterns.lol
I wish all my Primragchatter friends could come and join in the fun..I run these markets for the Local Scout Group every 2 months and I love every minute of it..
If you ever get down to adelaide in March, May, July, September or Novembersend me an email and see if we have a market on.
Have a safe journey wherever you go...
Tracey

I am so excited

2008-03-29T14:00:00.008+10:30

Hello again it has been a busy week in my life, I have decided to make some Cute dolls for the Salisbury Market we have here in June. My friend Jo has asked me to share a site with her and I am so excited.. I have never sold my goods at such a big market before and am going to have to rethink prices as you have to take the cost of the stall into consideration.. Too much to think about. I will be posting some pics of my new dolls as soon as I have them ready and would love you to let me know what you think..Above is a Halloween angel I finally finished and above that is a cute bowl filler..
Catch Ya soon
Have a Great week.
Tracey

What a Great Day

2008-01-30T12:55:00.000+10:30

Hope you are also having a great day,.

Mine started pretty good. Hubby has just gone onto Day shift after 7 years of afternoon shift, so I am finding it hard to adjust my sleeping patterns at night, not used to going to bed so early.I am certainly not used to getting up early either. I got up at 7am and thought what do people do this early so I started making dolls. It took me 2 hours and I have now finished another primitive doll..
Still finding it hard to make those ugly dolls, but I must admit they are easier to make because you don't
have to get the face perfect.lol..
Keep coming back as I bought quite a few new patters
yesterday, so I am gonna be a busy girl.lol
Back soon

Tracey