Candle Making Kit

Last night after the markets, Tabs & I finally made our candles!  We brought the kits from Kmart last Halloween LOL

I didn't take any process shots - working with hot wax was a bit tricky ;)

The first candle - I think it turned out pretty good!! The bottom is a little rough cause I spilt the wax and had to scrap it up to put in the mold.  There is enough supplies to make 2 more candles, so we are going to have another craft night :) Might muy some oils to make them scented next time.

Lunar New Year and Witches Markets

Craig was feeling sick today  so just Tabs, Clay and I headed off in the afternoon to attend the Luner Nee Year celebrations.  We started off with doing some Chinese calligraphy  - Clay googled how to write his name and I think he did a great job!

From there we went into the mail hall to watch some dancing, a traditional clothing fashion show, listen to dummimg and see the Chinese dragon & lion dancing.

From the lunar celebrations we headed to the recreational precinct to check out the Witches markets happening that evening. There were lots of interesting stalls - Tabs & I even tried mead (not bad!).   I brought some earrings & an enamel badge and Clay brought a wand (he was so excited to finally have a wand LOL) and a Pikachu crystal.

Sunday Swims & Pizza

Yesterday afternoon Tabs, Lindalee, Josh and the kids came over for a swim and pizza.  It was a lively relaxed afternoon catching up will the kids swam.  Everyone made their own pizza for dinner and we even made a dessert pizza (Nutella, marshmallows and choc chips) - it wasn't too bad!

Everyday Moments

I saw this shadow frame for art display and thought itnwoild be perfect for my USA pins. I think I might take the white mat out so I have a but more space.

 

Clay recieved an award for last year /term for Solid Pathways STEM.  He's participating again this year and loving it :)

Craig and I tried a new Asian restaurant for Valentine's day last weekend - the meal was delcious and it was lovely spending some time with just the two of us.

I spotted these Hot Wheels cars at the shops and had to buy them just for the rubber duck- their eas a bit of fight between Clay and I who got it, but since I paid for them - it was mine! LOL

While we were out shopping for headphones for shlchool Clay brought a Disney blind box with his picket money and got this cute Stitch munching.

Monday was my RDO, so Craig took the day off too. After we dropped Clay off at school and Mav at the grommets we had a yummy brunch at our fave cafe before I popped into 2x oppies.  

I found the most PERFECT Dosney Loungefly bag on Ali Express and snapped it up ASAP! All I talked / joked about for our trip to Disneyland was Mickey waffles and then I found this..... 

Bec and Bella stayed overnight Friday on their way through to Brisbane for the Ed Sheeran concert.  Love catching up with Bec - we don't get to see each other that much :(

I got 2 sets of lego built - the typewriter is the last design of the creator set so it's all built now.  The seahorse is the 2nd design of that creator set - so one more design to build.

Thrifty Thursday

There was LOTS of op shopping this week! We went op shopping on a Saturday (not our usual Sunday), so there were lots more shops to choose from.  We headed to Bargara to 2 of my fave shops.

At the first shop I spotted this toothbrush holder $1- which was on my list- perfect!!

Clay found a set of Bad Guys books $5 and another book $2.  I found a hardcover screenplay version of Fantastic Beasts $4.

At the 2nd shop I found this cute ceramic berry basket $2 - great for craft room storage :)

Dusk candle holder $5

We headed back into town and went to one last shop.

Book $2

Clay fiund some more goodies - keyring $4 and magic ball $2

Top $6

The best find for the morning was a Stampin' Up! Stamp set $5 - brand new and not even put together!!  I'm pretty sure this matches a banner punch I have.

Monday was my RDO and Craig took the day off too, so after we dropped Mav at his grooming appt I popped into my fave oppie and Im so glad I did because I found a Disney Loungefly bag!! It was $50 so I wasn't sure about buying it, but when I went to hop in the car I told Craig and he told me to go straight back in and buy it LOL 

I brought a frame $2 for the new kitchen hutch.

Books $2- $3 each - another Fleur McDonald book, a Disney book, a Roblox book for Clay and another book for junk journalling.

Set of 4 small collapsible crates $4.

A large storage box for the craftroom $10

I also popped into an oppie I rarely go to and found a cane basket for the hutch $6

Gorgeous dress $10