Canberra Brown Owls - March 2016

Well, didn't this last month go by quick?  We're already heading quickly towards our next meet up on Saturday.  Hooray!! Maybe it's all these long weekends that we're about to have making time go by that little bit quicker!

So this week we're meeting at the Magpies Club in Kippax from 12pm onwards for lunch (totally optional) and then 1pm for craft!

You might remember we're having a year of projects inspired by our favourite mag - Mollie Makes! So I have found a few Mollie inspired projects you can try:

Crochet Eggs.  The perfect no-calorie Easter Egg!

From Mollie Makes issue 64

Beautiful Felt Basket and Felt Eggs.  Make your own basket with the free tutorial from Purl Soho and check out their pattern (available for purchase) to make heirloom eggs!

Image Source: http://www.purlsoho.com/create/2012/03/22/super-simple-felt-easter-basket/ 

Image Source: http://www.purlsoho.com/purl-soho-goods/heirloom-wool-easter-eggs-kit.html

Or how about a cute little Easter Bunny egg cosy to keep your breakfast boiled eggs warm.

Image Source: http://aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com/2015/03/bunny-egg-cosy-tutorial/

Or how about Easter-cute Hoop art.  Well, why not!  This one is divine!

Image Source: http://www.meyouandmagoo.co.uk/2016/03/easter-craft-project-vintage-fabric.html

But to see what we might be making and to RSVP, head to our FB page xx

It's a Wrap - Feb 2016

So I'm on a roll.  Well, not really .... just sitting at the computer for a change instead of avoiding it!!

So yesterday, we headed to the Cafe at the National Arboretum (Hobbysew was booked) and we enjoyed, views, coffee and craft (oh and the salted caramel, macadamia & chocolate tart)!!  In fact, we had such a lovely time - we are going to make our meet ups go for another hour!!

So we decided to make the gorgeous flower fabric brooches from Issue 40 of Mollie Makes.  They are so lovely and a great way to dig into your fabric scraps and put them to a lovely use!

Source: http://www.molliemakes.com/craft-2/mollie-makes-issue-40-now/

So you've seen the inspiration pic, now have a look at some of our flowers:

Lovely works in progress

Lots of concentrating happening!

My finished flower.  Why not show and tell yours?

 So we normally meet the last Saturday of the month, but in March that falls on Easter Saturday.  So we'll be moving a week earlier.  Check our Canberra Brown Owls Facebook page for the details soon.

xx

It's a Wrap - Jan 2016

So, just dusting off this blog (ahem) and sharing the highlights of the last two meet ups this year.  Yep, we're back.  Of course, you can always find us over at our Facebook page Canberra Brown Owls.  We share all our meet ups and events over at our page!

So in January, we decided to meet at Hobbysew (and not because we can buy stuff there.....!!)  We love Hobbysew!  Our first sess of the year was all about crafting, in company with lovely Owls and planning our year ahead.  We've decided to make this the year of "Mollie Makes" where we explore and make projects, from Mollie Makes issues, new and old.

So for our first meet up, we oohed and aahed over lovely mags, show and tell of our fabric stash and we made little flags!  The gorgeous flags were from the Lemon Lane Style blog and oh so cute. Of course, Canberra Brown Owl meet ups are free choice, bring your own project or make one with us!  And this time, I think everyone did!

Now I had better go and find my flags.  My daughter has taken them to her Barbie house!!  For the full tutorial, head on over to the Lemon Lane Style blog.

We had a fabulous start to the year.

xx

Canberra Brown Owls - June 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

Join us on a Canberra Brown Owls adventure as we explore Canberra! The next stop - The Makers Collective, Macquarie. 

This month's theme is winter (of course), so bring along your favourite wintery themed project, something warm like crochet and knitting, or your own crafty project.



BYO small plate of nibbles to share!  Cost $5 per person, payable to The Maker's Collective.


Check out all the info and RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/409822175876961/.

Carolyn & Nic xx

Some wintery project inspiration:  

Winter Nest Snowflakes @ Anthology Mag

Woolly & Warm Candle Holders @ http://yourlery.com/winter-diy-decor-ideas/

Snow globes @yourlery.com

Warm Woollies over at @Jelly Wares on Marshall

Canberra Brown Owls - May 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

Source: http://ravenhill.typepad.com/weblog/fabric/

Join us on a Canberra Brown Owls adventure as we explore Canberra! The next stop - Hobbysew, Belconnen!

This month's theme is hand-sewing and little projects or your own crafty project.

We'll be meeting a little bit earlier at 1.45pm so we can finish in time for the lovely ladies of Hobbysew to pack up.

Cost $3 per person, payable to Hobbysew.

Parking: Shop 105A, Ground Level, Lakeside Carpark, Westfield Belconnen - For best access, park in the Lakeside Carpark.

Check out all the info and RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/791266700942090

Carolyn & Nic xx

And for some hand-sewing and project inspiration:

Jazzed up Old Jam Jars

 

Fabric Flowers

 Magnetic Hexies

And one for the Brown Owls who don't like to sew:

No Sew Gift Bags

Canberra Brown Owls - March 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

Join us on a Canberra Brown Owls adventure as we explore Canberra! The first stop - Cook!

This month we're meeting on Sunday 29 March, from 2pm to 4pm.

Check out all the info and RSVP @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1621511484730684/1621511488064017/

Be sure to RSVP so we have a big enough table booked.

BYO craft and $$$ to buy a lovely coffee.

Carolyn & Nic xx

Canberra Brown Owls - February 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

I've finally updated the event details for our first meet up. We're still sorting out venues for us, but this month we're back at the Canberra Makers Hub in Macquarie. Join us on Saturday 28 February 2015,from 12-2pm and if you keen, for a coffee afterwards at Ricardo's (we're going to do some planning, so bring your ideas along).

We have no projects planned, so bring along some of your UFO projects or start a new one with us!

 Please RSVP to canberrabrownowls@gmail.com or at the event https://www.facebook.com/events/1545996015677150/?ref=4 !

Carolyn & Nic xx