15km.

How far exactly is 15km? Quite far right? I remember at primary school they told us from our classroom to the McDonalds was 1km and I've kept that as my gauge ever since. So to the classroom and back, a good few times I guess. Not too bad- I think I can make it, plus it means I get to pedal my way across the Harbour bridge and that seems pretty grand.

If you have a bike you should sign up too! It's all for a good cause, the TelstraClear Challenge is in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation - Auckland and so far its raised $45, 231, my $65 entry fee included. It could be $45, 296 if you signed up. Why not right?

Photo from here.

Two posts.

Because that last one was being painful with all the images. Some lovely fan-tastic greeting cards.

Hope to see you at a market, or two!

A wee look.

At some of the things I've been working on. All to be at this weekends Kraftbomb and the markets beyond!

Bunting painted sweet bowls.

Bunting teacups.

Tube necklaces, in a variety of colours!

New feathered cups.

Our sleep mountains badges, Mt Cook.

Our sleep mountains badges, Mt Cook.

Index page decorations.

Scary secret santa gift tags.

Five things I'm thankful for.

A good egg once told me to be thankful for 5 things, every now and again.

Christmas. It's coming.

My dad always says 'Christmas is coming!' even on Boxing Day. And he's right! But now it's coming a lot faster than it feels in January. Only a few weeks! I've made a pledge to only buy handmade, or from small independent companies this year or of course make my own gifts (bar one thing which I had already bought, oop) My own little way of joining the Occupy movement (though I am still hoping to camp a night in Aotea Square because I don't know when I'd next get the chance to do that!).

Anyway- if you'd like to do the same here are some fabbo events coming up to get your shop on at.

Kraftbomb. The original and always awesome Auckland Craft Fair.
There's one this Sunday and then another for those last minute presents on the 18th of December.
11 - 2pm at the Grey Lynn Community Centre.

The Devonport Craft Market. Their special outdoor Christmas Market runs along side the Devonport Christmas Festival (think Santa Parade and music) and is always a delightful day.
Next Sunday the 4th of December from 10 - 3pm in the park by the ferry building!


And then the big kahuna of markets. The Auckland Art and Craft Fair in Aotea Centre, still charging its donation entry but always worth it. On Saturday 10th December from 11am to 3pm.

I'm working on lots of new things for them. Let's hope it all comes together. Sneak peek of one below!

Marina + Andy

One bloody lovely wedding stop motion video.


Marina + Andy's Wedding in Stop-Motion | Melbourne, Australia / NYC from Bayly & Moore on Vimeo.

Tea and sweets.

And lots and lots of painting, all for the upcoming markets. There will be a few sweet bowls and many teacups plus some new things in the pipe line.