My Creative Space...

This week has been all about bunting, something to pretty up the kids craft corner.

I really enjoyed making this and it didn't take that long either.
I know, I really did surprise myself!

For some serious creativity, you'd better pop round to Kirsty's.

Enjoy!
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Comments

  1. ~*~ saskia ~*~21 April 2010 at 12:09

    These colors are such happy and bright colors, Cathie. They fit just perfectly in the Spring season... oh wait... you're enjoying Autumn time at the moment... hmmm, anyway, the colors are cheerful and happily!!
    Of to visit your link...
    Hope your week is great so far! xoxo

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  2. Leonie Guld21 April 2010 at 16:55

    Oh...Me...Oh...my..I have never made bunting. I have this fear of binding!!! Yours look just FABULOUS!!

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  3. Penny21 April 2010 at 17:23

    That elephant fabric is so cute!

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  4. Rosie21 April 2010 at 17:49

    Crazy cute...So much fun when kids are involved...they are so excitable... enjoy your babies...love your project,really well done...smile on Rosie

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  5. Tracey@bountifully21 April 2010 at 18:01

    Well done, the room will look fabulous. Currently munching on a ginger cupcake, mmmm, thanks for the recipe!

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  6. 74 Lime Lane21 April 2010 at 18:05

    just gorgeous!

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  7. ricebabies21 April 2010 at 18:42

    I just LOVE it. I have two...unfinished, but done in my head. ha ha If that counts.

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  8. Irene MissyMinzy21 April 2010 at 19:00

    I really love all the fabrics bunting you made. Love the white polka dots on red fabrics!! So exciting to look at! :)

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  9. Michelle21 April 2010 at 19:11

    Loving the bunting! Just beautiful in those colours.

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  10. Tanya21 April 2010 at 21:01

    Lovely.

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  11. Steph21 April 2010 at 21:05

    Such lovely bunting...the fabric is so cheerful and lovely! Made your gingerbread cupcakes....heaven!! You are going to make me go up a few dress sizes girl! :)

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  12. Kate21 April 2010 at 23:16

    Gorgeous! I just love the happy fabrics you have used.

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  13. Selina21 April 2010 at 23:36

    It's just gorgeous Cathie! I really LOVE that elephant fabric!

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  14. Ange22 April 2010 at 00:32

    fabulous!! So cook AND you sew. Hmm - you must get many more offers of marriage ;-) LOVE your cheery bunting. Am getting a vague desire to learn to sew ;-)

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  15. Gigi Thibodeau22 April 2010 at 01:08

    I love bunting, Cathie, and yours is some of the cutest I've seen! That elephant and apple fabric is beyond adorable. Okay, I need to haul my sewing machine out of the closet and get stitching! xo

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  16. Sarah22 April 2010 at 03:06

    Oh CAthie - I really like that colourful bunting... Um thinking I should make some for the boys rooms...

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  17. Bird Bath22 April 2010 at 05:14

    bunting does spread the cheer around doesn't it? I bet it will put a smile on the kid's faces for a long time to come...

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  18. Cath @ chunkychooky22 April 2010 at 17:14

    all this baking and gorgeous photography and you sew too. where does your talent end?

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  19. Bianca Jae Makes Stuff22 April 2010 at 17:33

    Super dooper cute!

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  20. koralee22 April 2010 at 19:31

    I love your bunting...red is so pretty! Just looking at it makes me smile today. xoxox

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  21. Cat from Raspberry Rainbow22 April 2010 at 22:53

    Absolutely beautiful bunting! I love it :)

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  22. marian23 April 2010 at 18:27

    delightfully bright & cheerful, it makes me smile :)

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  23. MooBear Designs23 April 2010 at 21:19

    Apples and elephants belong together.. great bunting!!

    xo Steph

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