Versus Arthritis Challenge

my fundraising link  

Well I’m still strapped up and wrapped up ..I can drive now …and have just started working again ..but progress ..is slow , my Arthritis has flared again in my hands 

….but good news is I’m loosing weight nicely ..Good Old SlimmingWorld…and doing Yoga 30mins a day is making me feel stronger and in less pain 

I’ve started my March Projects …I have a list …but not sure now how my hands will hold up 

But I’ve decided anyone who donated through my fundraising page will be entered into a draw April 1st and will be able to select there plaice from the items I’ve made x

So far I have Dot Pebbles Bunny’s ..Dot Pebbles Frog …Willow the Oak baby …Socks …and I have a few weeks yet to add more prizes xx

These are some of the patterns I plan to do xx

I am versus Arthritis March 2023

 I have decided anyone who donates to Versus Arthritis through my page will be added to a draw the end of March ❤️ to donate ❤️

And I will send you a little knit prize 

Socks ? Gloves ? Bunny or frog ? 

What a start to the year

 Well a virus before Christmas, then I’d just started back to work 

And I had a bit of an accident  .. I fell 3 weeks ago and it was was a right “pissballer “ 

started physio Friday but they have referred me to a specialist as my foot is still too bruised and swollen to start exercising it , and she suspected I have damaged a tendon , untill they have found out how damaged , I can’t do much , then they want to work on strengthening my joints , to better deal with the arthritis!

I’m still splinted and can’t drive or walk much 

To top it all I had an infection in my jaw , so Thursday dentist removed the damaged tooth , she suspected it was damaged in the fall 

On a plus side I’m feeling so much better now ! I really do ! 

What a start to the year

I’ve not done any work , but am starting this Amazing doll I’m working on for a commissioned peice but it’s a slow pace .. but I will get there x 

Love this time of year 🎄

 First room to get the Christmas treatment…my bed room …Leticia’s Holiday comes out 🎄

I can’t wait to get my tree up now x 

Forgot to add this ..a half day course at The Stratford School of Jewellery

 I do love the piercing saw …after years of being scarred of blades and drills , I can honestly say I love doing this , I had already done some cutting work at the class ..but really enjoyed my Sugar skull class 

Paul’s made me a bench at home , and a soldering station …so now I’m practicing at home ..and getting inspired x 

I even have an order for a skull ! 

The copper sugar skull mandala I added blue Crystal eyes , blue pearls and silk tassels , gave it a coat of wax and I love it , can’t wait to put my tree up with it on x

Elephant is a gift x.

Halven my Hare …he comes with me on my bag …and I love him to bits 

A busy old month 🎄

 Shoe orders rolling in 

I’m loving my jewellery course …loads of ideas 

And at last I’ve finished my little nutcrackers for my Sis and the grandkids 

Got my festive blanket out 

Most my gifts bought …

Last Post for Christmas will be 19th December Uk 

( or 16th ) I will check on strike action 

Overseas last posting date Monday 12th December 

Please order NOW if you want something made for Christmas 

Halvin the hare

 I’m loving this new adventure 

… and I’m away , I knew the first I wanted to make would be my hare , so I could learn more about texture, working with brass , copper and silver and soldering , each to each other , I’ve also signed up for another 6 weeks ❤️

With my jewellery and my orders coming in , I’m a busy girl !

More Hares to come ! soon

 They are particularly sewn and I just have to assemble 

I have one bear on Etsy … so will do another more the run up to Christmas my last little white rabbit went out this week 

I do love doing these … and I am at that age … and the stage in my life I only do what I want to do LOL 

It’s been 3 years since I gave up making wigs .. I don’t regret that at all 

Now I’m on another adventure… silversmithing 

I couldn’t leave it ❤️

I’ve filed it , sanded it , buffed it …added texture with a file 

I’ve learn a lot ..I’ve tried stamping ..some I liked some , I didn’t ,they  were only cheap tools , and you could tell , but I have a few good ones now , 

It’s got it’s faults , but I will know for next time , Paul drilled one of the glass pieces we found I. Lynmouth , which I attached , I’ve added sea green pearls and silk tassel and hung it on a chain …even with its faults , I love it 💙 my Tears of the Sea sun catcher 💙

 

What a buzz !

 I’ve not felt this fired up … for ages 

I was inspired when I found my Lynmouth Sea Glass so did my first class with Sara . Who is AMAZING at Stratford School of Jewellery.. the ring went amazing , with help from Sara as I had no idea what I was doing LOL 

So yesterday I started a 6 weeks course with her … just so happened my first class was just what I wanted to know … the fret saw … omg I loved it 

I have so many ideas 

Paul is taking down the old shed and greenhouse and we are haveing a work room so we can crate together,

This  will be my Tears from the sea , I’m going to add tassels and pearls and a bit of sea glass I think 

I’m not rushing it … Next week we’re doing a silver chain ❤️… I am so exited 

now I have coffee and boots to do now 🤣

Finishing off

 I’ve spent this month so far finishing projects 

My Poor Girls legs came off .. not unusual with this type Susi .. she is waiting on my repairing her .. don’t think I have that elastic , so I’ve tied them on for now and out her in these tights … I adore her face , this girls face is painted differently to my others .. she is my fave … shhhh don’t tell the others 

I’ve absolutely loved this MastetClass from Lisa Pay he’s my favourite bear 💗 love him … my jumper is now finished .. my first fairisle n pure wool … labour of love but I love the end result , 

Kelly’s Travis Memory quilt , never again … I was so nervous about cutting out xxxnever realised how hard these are to make and time consuming lol but I’m happy with the end result and at last … carved sea glass … 

Really happy with those … we have plans ! 

Sleepingelf Silver … has a ring to it