My creative space…
It’s football club fundraiser time. Each year I seem to get “decorations” without putting my hand up. No surprises…I’ve been allocated the table centrepieces & the “Ladies Lounge”. I’ve no idea how a ladies lounge should look but I’m using doilies, petals & a little injection of pink (to go with the pretty drinks). Naturally the budget is zero. I’ve exceeded budget…but not by much. My only significant expenses so far have been the fake turf & four cans of paint.
I mentioned here that I’d like to be paid to potter. I wonder if maybe I might explore DIY Events…
Super cute space from last week here.
Dashing off to “borrow” some branches from a couple of my trees.
Don’t forget to pop in & add your link if you’re playing along this week.
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Michelle
563 days ago
I think DIY events is a brilliant idea!! Good luck with the fundraiser.
TammyJ
563 days ago
lol at getting it allocated to you with out offering : ) Well whatever it is you are cooking up looks interesting.
yardage girl
563 days ago
That looks like a really fun project – enjoy!
Rie
563 days ago
The problem is, you do yourself an injustice each year – you probably do a fantastic job each time you do the decorations & people just love it too much to volunteer themselves!
faeryfay
563 days ago
I love the doilies!:-)
Sarah@Dolls And Daydreams
563 days ago
oowww i ♥ dollies! I hope we get to see them all finished
Ruby Star
563 days ago
Cool, sounds like a lot of fun decorating for an event. And 'ladies lounge' sounds so plush.
LeelaBijou
563 days ago
I love everything! So pretty!
Jennie
563 days ago
Looks like you've got something great planned!x
Cotton Kiwi
563 days ago
Fake turf and doilies. Never something I ever put together in my head! Sounds fantastic!
handmadehappiness
563 days ago
ooohhh i love the crochet it look's tiny good luck with your center pieces looking forward to seeing them xx
Chasing Purple Dreams
563 days ago
Fake turf…who would have considered that a creative medium….You sure do have a way of thinking outside the box.
Kylie
563 days ago
Ooo this looks interesting do we get some pics when your done?
Bianca
563 days ago
The dolies are a good start! can't wait to see what you come up with!
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MoederKip
563 days ago
Oooh, that green is so lush. Hope to see photos of the end result!
knitting sprouts
563 days ago
hope it all goes really well.
Jana @ The Summer House
563 days ago
I'm looking forward to seeing your creation.
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Linda
563 days ago
can't wait to see what you come up with Kirsty, working with turf sounds a little bit different!!!
Rainbow Child
563 days ago
ohhhh they look very very pretty!
Bugalugs aka Jacqui
563 days ago
Good luck with the fundraiser – hope to see what you come up with, sounds great!
willywagtail
563 days ago
Would love to see the finished result!!
dash robin
563 days ago
ladies lounge sounds so 50s aus pub to me but what you are cooking up is looking a whole lot classier. Will we see the end result?
Deb
563 days ago
Anything with a doiley involved sounds good to me!
Melanie
563 days ago
An intriguing mix of materials there – I hope you show off the end result
Taylor Made
563 days ago
You could be onto something with your business idea…good luck with the decorations.
Christina
563 days ago
By the look of things so far you would nail DIY events. Certainly worth looking into.
helena / little mo
563 days ago
those petals look lovely!! xoxox so delicate…and the thread colour matches perfectly too!
beck
563 days ago
All the ingredients look pretty interesting..hope we get to see the final result! Have fun, looks gorgeous so far x
Claire Chadwick @ Scissors Paper Rock
563 days ago
Good luck with the fundraiser
DIY events….sounds brilliant!
Chicken Willow
563 days ago
Those tables are going to look fantastic.
Luisa
563 days ago
all those textures look amazing – I'm sure it's going to look fab!
Kellie Christie
563 days ago
It's funny how when someone knows that you are creative they automatically toss your name into the hat for stuff that you don't even know about
It usually turns out to be fun though. Enjoy the fundraiser.
Cherie
563 days ago
Ooooo looking gorgeous already – you're so very talented – they're lucky to have you – can't wait to see the finished decor! Have fun. xo
Zinnia Pea
563 days ago
Wow – I look forward to seeing the final product!! First time joining in the creative space for me – fab idea =)
aimee @ lily pad designs nz
563 days ago
I love your idea of the flower/plant stems – can't wait to see it all done. Thanks for hosting this! Aimee x
Kylie
563 days ago
Love the vibrant green of the turf
Have fun creating your masterpieces… I'd say there's a reason why they keep nominating you! Kx
Anna
563 days ago
sounds like a good annual challenge, look forward to seeing what you create
1/4 of an inch
563 days ago
Love it Kirst as always, xt.
Cath @ chunkychooky
563 days ago
I reckon you are on the right track with petals and doilies, make sure you show us when it is all looking lovely.
CurlyPops
563 days ago
I hope we get to see some photos of the finished products in place before the event begins!
Cuggles! Kids
563 days ago
Hmmm, ladies lounge. Don't envy you that task. Looks like you're doing well with what you have so far though. : ) Kim
michelle
563 days ago
now i can't imagine why those jobs automatically get allocated to you. it sounds brilliant
melania
563 days ago
You'll have to post photos of the final decorations…carefully document the process for future use in DIY events!! love the fake turf…clever!
Kirrily
563 days ago
It's beanbags and Baileys Cake for me this week!
I'll have a good look at what everyone else is up to later tonight.
Frankly Feisty
563 days ago
Ooo I do love green and white together…so pretty and fresh…your petals are gorgeous, I;d love to see more oics of them and a little instructional on how to make them? It's my first time popping in…lovely to be here!
Tracey
563 days ago
looking lady like, love the zero budget, I think I too have been there before…
nerines
563 days ago
Well done you! sounds pretty and intriguing or pretty intriguing – have I spelt that right? I also accidently entered into last weeks again??…sorry:)
Bellgirl
563 days ago
This is my firts week in My Creative Space- thank you for hosting, and good luck with your Ladies Lounge!
BTW I'm going to be making your multi-tasker from Mixtape tonight at Perle8s- a great tutorial, thank you!
Cathy {tinniegirl}
563 days ago
Hmmn, blogger ate my comment. What CurlyPops said.!
moose and bird
563 days ago
If anyone has the power to decorate an event with no budget it's you. Can't wait to see the finished result. x
5 star, baby!
563 days ago
oooh, fake turf and doilies, two of my favourite things!!
mel @ loved
563 days ago
I bet you'll do a great job, you must show us the pics later…
Janine
563 days ago
Yay for doillies and 'borrowed' tree branches! Looking forward to seeing the end result…
Sandrine
563 days ago
Oh that sound interesing!false grass and doillies…looking forward to see!I enjoyed the interview too
Have fun x
Frog, Goose and Bear
563 days ago
I have a new found interest in turf. I've seen it used very affectively lately. Was it expensive & where was your source?
Oh, to be paid to potter….. what a dream!
maureencracknell
563 days ago
I hope you'll share the finished project – It sounds like a great idea.
george
563 days ago
have to see the finished product. it's pretty tough sticking to a $0 budget isn't it!
Brenda @ Mira Narnie
563 days ago
love the softness of those petal and doilies – very cute! good luck…;-)
One Flew Over
563 days ago
I've no bloody idea what a 'ladies lounge' should look like but I reckon yours will be pretty special.
gretchenmist . . . {belinda}
563 days ago
i feel certain that you'll fill those tables with life + interest.
Knicky Knacks
563 days ago
That sounds great – perhaps not for you because you are the poor bugger having to do it all – but it sounds great from the perspective that I just know it will look amazing and you'll be inundated with compliments from women who will see and know the great efforts you have gone to make the Ladies Lounge look homely, chic and magnificent. You must take some photos! Would love to see the results of your hard and free labour.
Selina
563 days ago
Oooh, I would love to see what the outcome of fake turf + doilies = !!
nicole
563 days ago
i sense a very successful business coming along…
xox
Gina
563 days ago
Yes, how can we get you paid to potter? (I think you'll have to publish a HAC book, and live off the royalties…)
Tania
563 days ago
As far as I'm concerned, you could NAME YOUR PRICE this weekend. Don't fancy coming up with the goods for a Paleontological Party do you?
The Clip Cafe
563 days ago
We tried Little Owl bean Bags
Ky
563 days ago
Good luck with the decorations
Naomi
563 days ago
Turf and crochet… not two things I readily pair up as table decor. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Ooty
563 days ago
good luck with the budget – I love such projects =) Enjoy it!
Ady
563 days ago
I am intrigued and am really looking forward to seeing the final project completed.
JK Creations
563 days ago
Looks fantastic, cant wait to see it!
Estelle
563 days ago
cant wait to see photos of those table settings!
JuicyFig
563 days ago
Lovely – I am sighned now!
Kath
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Baa-Me Kniits
563 days ago
Oh I hope you are going to show us an after photo….Looks Fab!!
Nanette
563 days ago
Fascinating but it's all about the faux grass?? What are you going to do with it? And if there are costumes this year, I will require photos.
x
Star of the East
563 days ago
I guess they know that everything is fine when they pick you
Alex
563 days ago
Good luck with the fundraiser! The petals look beautiful! Have fun
Maxabella
563 days ago
So, ah, I can already tell that your footy fundraiser nights and our footy fundraiser nights don't seem to have a lot in common… but I'd kinda prefer to go to yours!!
Morrgan
563 days ago
Good luck with the project!
byebyebirdie
563 days ago
Hope it was a productive day. The colours look good together.
ArtMind
563 days ago
No budget for raising budget, sounds as if it makes sense! LOL
Sabahnur
563 days ago
love that idea!
by marie-nicole
563 days ago
Sounds like a great project to be involved in… enjoy!
Angie
563 days ago
Could you sprinkle some doilies and petals in the non-ladies-lounge area as well?
Good luck with it all.
Adriana
563 days ago
Fake Turf and Doilies…
Sounds like fun!
Looking forward to seeing the final product!
Polka Dot Daze
563 days ago
Oh please do show us what you end up doing. It looks so intriguing.
shortly24
563 days ago
Seriously creative! Who would have thought to combine those materials. Tres funky!
Ninu
562 days ago
i see interesting stuffs over there..have fun!!
Miss Milla's
562 days ago
Can not wait til I have no 'real job', and I can spend time on giving my time and creativity to others.
kitty
562 days ago
Oh my, what are you up to now?
I'm very intrigued. Please show the finished result, it will be fantastic I'm sure.
Hope you are well & happy. x
dorothybills.....
562 days ago
looks interesting and lovely…
Danielle
562 days ago
cant wait to see the finished product
Nycole
562 days ago
would love to see a pic when you're done, I'm sure it will look fantastic (and I'm currently in the hunt for centrepiece ideas…!)
red lizzi
562 days ago
I am sure the doilies will be a hit in the ladies lounge with the pretty drinks.
And the fake turf – fab idea!
Fruitful Fusion
562 days ago
I'd love to see your decorations all set up! Loved the interview! Wish I was playing along this week but I can't. I'll pop in and check out the other blogs though.
ricebabies
562 days ago
excited to see what you are making, I have been trying to come up with ideas for doilies, I cant wait to see what you do.
sara : 5 o'clock crows
562 days ago
I love the crochet doilies – what a great idea!
Buy Design
562 days ago
Just visiting this week as I seem to have lost my oomph. The ladies lounge sounds like it could be seriously glamourous. I'm imagining something along the lines of 'Footballers Wives' but maybe I am on totally the wrong track.
Have fun with your creating.
Fiona x
Izabela
562 days ago
oh that looks great, the doilies and the vintage feeling of those, it is definitely going to be good event if decorated by such a creative lady
x
Rosa
562 days ago
Awesome game, this! I came over from Artmind, etc.
Allison
562 days ago
Fake turf, eh? Can't wait to see the 'finished' phots's.
74 Lime Lane
562 days ago
i'm sure you will do a wonderful job too, hope we see some photos!
MacGyver's Lovechild
562 days ago
Looking forward to seeing your latest concoction! galen http://www.flyandnest.blogspot.com
'Joyce'
562 days ago
it's that time of year here too. lots of fun with the fundraiser.
Cat from Raspberry Rainbow
562 days ago
Hope the "borrowing" of branches went well.
I too, believe, an iron is only required for sewing/crafting.
My 90 year old (step-)Nana irons everything – insane.
Cute as Buttons
562 days ago
Oh how I would love to see a big reveal photo of the finished work. Very intriguing notions! Lisa x
Nilly
562 days ago
Your site is fabulous and full of such creative work. I will definitely visit again. Nilly
Leonie
562 days ago
oooo! sounds good, I love doilies at the moment – used A LOT for my daughter cupcake tea party last weekend. Love visiting here and have finally got brave enough to link up (even if Im a day late!!)
Emma
561 days ago
Those doilies really are the cutest.. I wish I could crochet that neatly.. not that i've tried mind
Love your photo and I hope the event is fun!
june at noon
559 days ago
Here I am, late to the commenting game after a week ago. I know you'll come up with some fabulous decorations. You can't help yourself!
L'Accent Nou - Anastasia
559 days ago
Hmmm.curious!
jiorji
556 days ago
i'd like to see the finished pieces
dl
556 days ago
I am just loving creative space
Suzanne
556 days ago
I love your blog!! Thanks for all the fun projects and discoveries!