New kids in the house

 So exited to add Michael and Florrie to the fold ….Michael has the most beautiful face and hair …a little caving around the neck …nothing I can’t fix …Florrie …when I saw her auction pictures I knew I had to have her 

I had been to the most wonderful Sasha gathering in the next village, I met some wonderful people and collected Michael ..amd that’s when I saw her … a “Velvet” …I fell in love with her face , so I was hoping to transform this poor little waif into my own version of

Arnt the beautiful Velvet …this is Florrie after 

And I forgot …Frida ! 

Another rescue …poor girl had a dink on her face and a real bad hair cut , which is tragic as her hair is amazing , so I piled it up high for now and her curls cover it ..shes a real beauty  

It’s been a busy few months ..playing with Sasha

 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 

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 🤣❤️