My sister in law tells me on Monday night that she is throwing a party this weekend for her 1 year old and is asking the guests to bring an Australian Native in lieu of a gift. Well - I had the waratahs, but couldn't resist throwing a few other bits and pieces together. Had 1 and a half days to made, dry, colour, pack and post so that they'd make it to her half way up the East Coast in time for her to make and decorate the cake. Had to wing it as I've not yet been given instruction in the wattle, gumnuts or flannel flowers - turned out OK under the circumstances thinks me :)