I had a “ping” moment a few months ago bouncing ideas with Mom over a cuppa …..and decided I was going to paint some of my boots …after seeing some of her remarkable outfits …tada
whats going on in my life ..Carrie Attwood , SleepingElf ..the things I make and sell .Hobbies ..stuff I love
Productive few weeks 💗
Me n my paints …I’ve wanted to get around or painting my watercolour tin and trying out my new paints for ages …so I did , which got me in the right frame of mind to do the Pippi commission I have to do
Absolutely loved doing them all …the this week I also got around to finishing Naughty Amelia Jane
Using missgurumi little witch pattern and adapting it …I can’t crochet these very fast at all but I love doing them x
Finished for June ❤️
Well I tackled Norwegian/fairisle / stranded colourwork
.. a tiny flocked miniature … more socks .. and a unicorn for Gracie .. but forgot to photograph that 🤣
and had a grandson all in time for June 1st ! Now my head is exploding … what do o start next
… cold porcelain and more knitting
Tiny elves
Bank holiday ..felt creative …I had dug out my fimo to try and make some eyes I would be happy with the the micro cat ..my first attempt at cane work …then I fished out my UV lamp ….the joys of hoarding ..amd having a craft stash …I bought it to varnish painted copper ..I’ve not done that yet LOL
So today I got it out for the eyes …very pleased with the results …so I thought I would make a couple of heads …
I really REALLY want to make 1/24 and 1/48 scale figures , for our houses … so thought I’d practice a bit
The Fimo was very hard ..so I use baby oil to soften it back up so it’s workable
It took me all day to do these little heads …but I’m so pleased with them …now I need to work out the body and clothes …but I’m off to Rosie’s for a couple of days
So Thursday I will get the Fimo out
And I’m trying to resist the Love Crafts sale !
30% off 10 balls …I DO NOT need another project to start …I have more sock yarn than you can shake a stick at …I have yarn to knit 6 jumpers and I’m knitting myself 2 now
And enough DK to knit 2 bed covers …and we won’t mention the cotton
I will use up some of that before I buy ANYMORE
there I’ve said it LOL
Baby blankets done ❤️
2 of Rosina Planes fabulous mosaic patterns
Gracie picked the animals she wanted .. one for her and one for the new baby , we don’t know the sex until it’s birth , but it’s due any time NOW
I’m so pleased with them .. so is Gracie .. and of course I made a Nusse Dukke blankie bear for the new baby , like I did for Gracie ❤️
Tiffany and her kitty at last she is finished ❤️
So very please with how these have turned out ..
I honk she maybe my favourite so far , the pattern is Little Witch Mimi by MissGurumi
And for the kitty I used Obscurely Small’s pattern both available on Etsy
I love the shaping for the little legs …I’m already planning Naughty Amelia Jane …one leg done
But got side tracked by the new Jumper I’m knitting myself …I’ve never learnt colourwork …so I am now …although the warmer weather is coming …and I’m trying not too loose momentum
At least the baby blankets and been finished …must save a picture here …and the baby’s bear
So many ideas …so little time and I really have to finish little Alfie’s…although I’m not enjoying the pattern
Sunny Sunday 🌞
Didn’t get as much done on my journal as I planned this weekend …,but managed to do more on Baby Birds blanket …and got quite a bit on Tiffany , Paul worked on the bathroom ..I worked on Tiffany …it wasn’t until I was doing her head I realised I was using the wrong size hook , so she’s come a little larger than I planned ..but I had done to much to undo …so I tan with it …I have to admit I’m really happy with her …I’ve just got to do her hat , a little cauldron …and I have a feeling she needs a cat !
April so far …this blog should really be called diary of a woman that can’t stop making stuff
New baby due in a few weeks so I’m trying to finish another blanket and a bear ! For him/her
I’m thoroughly enjoying ..painting my little creations as I make them …so right now I have Amelia Jane ..Tiffany and Sam to make !
I really want a dot pebbles Winnie the Pooh! And I’ve started Tiffany …
I also can’t wait for my yarn bowl to arrive …and I really want to start one of my stranded jumpers when these blankets are done
March I have had my head down ❤️
Commissions this month ..which I’m really pleased about ..none Etsy sales
I suppose I should think of stocking my shop up …but I’m so happy making up orders right now
I have so much I want to do on my todo list …and not enough hours
Frida , Frida and Diego ..have gone out …I finished Gracie’s blanket …and 3 custom size boots and shoes with a Cardie …I was really pleased with those as I made them from measurements..And I made a tiny Bunny called Monty to go with Furgal the Ferret …Paul was blown away …he’s never seen anything this tiny jointed …I think I want to make a bear next
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And this is Furgal .. Paul’s birthday present x his very won miniature ferret 🤣❤️
Twister … now on Etsy
I should have got around to finishing him ages ago , so today I did !
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