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Big Bang Theory T-Shirt

2011-01-23T09:55:00.003Z

Freaky doll repainting!

2011-01-22T20:00:00.006Z

So I saw something (somewhere!) about repainting dolls and thought I'd give it a try. This is my first ever attempt and isn't very good, but I will be trying again.
First I bought a doll in Poundland, with lovely purple hair...

Then I removed the face with nail varnish remover...

Then I repainted! Next time I'll go slower, and get some decent brushes.

Sock fishing

2011-01-22T19:47:00.004Z

Keeping with the tradition of making handsome Mr M presents out of socks, here's his Christmas present - sock fishing! I make fish out to socks, with metal washers inside as part of their mouths. The hook on the fishing rod has a magnet inside. Had a bit of trouble finding a magnet strong enough to pick up the fish, but finally found one inside my old computer of all places! Didn't realised computers have magnets in, but there you go! Mr M's mummy says he loves fishing, and trying to hook up everything in sight!

Hats!

2011-01-22T14:35:00.004Z

Can't stop crocheting hats! Think all the cold weather just inspired me!

And saving the best until last, here's my big bro modelling his 'beard hat' I made him for Christmas!!

Snow!!

2010-12-03T12:46:00.004Z

Sweetie Bouquet

2010-09-12T17:19:00.004+01:00

"Birds Nest" necklace

2010-09-12T17:13:00.003+01:00

Super long sock snake

2010-07-25T10:22:00.002+01:00

For handsome Mr M's second birthday - a ssssuper long sssock ssssnake!

Car boot sale bargains!

2010-07-04T13:22:00.004+01:00

Look at all my lovely bargains! All brand new, great condition, fantastic prices!!

Xcut paper crimper = 50p
Papermania capsule collection boutique ribbon 'verde' = 50p
Basic Grey rubber stamps 'build a clown' = 50p
Quick kutz embossing folders 'thank you' = 50p
Quick kutz embossing folders 'labels' = 50p
Quick kutz embossing folders 'basic shapes' = 50p
Quick kutz embossing folders 'birthday' = 50p
Quick kutz cookie cutter dies 'nesting easter eggs' = 50p
Papermania 6x6 paper 'spring burst' = 50p
Papermania signature A4 paper 'blueberry hill' = £1
Papermania signature A4 paper 'regency' = £1
Forever friends wooden stamps 'pink parfait' = 50p

So that's £7 for the lot - bargain of the century!

Cuddly Thomas Hardy!

2010-06-20T14:49:00.002+01:00

Seems I haven't added anything to this blog since the 'Great Snow-In Card Making' session! I have been crafting, however I can't put things on here until after the birthday of the person I have been crafting for!

This was a present for a friend who loves the author Thomas Hardy. I sewed up a rag doll shape from white material, printed Thomas Hardy's face onto iron on transfer paper and ironed it on. Then, after stuffing, made him a little suit with a cravat.

In the words of my friend - 'Freaky but marvelous!'

Snowed In Cards

2010-01-07T13:04:00.003Z

Too much snow around to go out, so have made lots of cards! Here's a selection:

Sock Penguin Bowling

2010-01-07T10:37:00.002Z

Here's handsome young Mr M's Christmas present - penguin bowling made out of socks, with a bag to keep them in!

Fireplace

2010-01-07T10:30:00.002Z

Lots of crafting, but not much blogging! Must try to keep up.

Anyway, here's a fireplace I crafted out of a huge cardboard box at work (as you do!).

Two owl cards

2009-09-27T14:36:00.007+01:00

I haven't been on here for ages! Haven't done much crafting recently - been too busy with family history. Loving the London parish records on Ancestry!
Anyway, went off to the wilds of North London yesterday to meet up with Maggiebob and shop at the craft fair at Ally Pally! Spent a bit of money!
Got this cute owl stamp, which I used on these two cards. He did have little feet, but I like him better without!

They're taking over!

2009-08-09T16:39:00.004+01:00

Mildreds! I can't stop drawing them! This is just the tip of the iceberg!

And here's a couple of cards using them

Sketch Saturday Challenge

2009-08-09T16:31:00.003+01:00

Using the sketch over at Sketch Saturday Challenge I've made this card for my uncle, who will be sixty next week. He has demanded that no-one mention how old he is, so I've been very restrained and only put a little tiny 60 on it! Hope you like.

All is revealed!

2009-07-24T16:37:00.002+01:00

Back in May I gave a sneak peak of something I'd made, and now I have great pleasure in revealing it!
It's a name book, especially for the lovely handsome Matthew on his first birthday! Each page is a letter from his name, with a picture (i.e window for w). All made out of felt with embellishments.

Christmas in July

2009-07-19T13:54:00.003+01:00

Decided to make a start on my Christmas cards, and as luck would have it the challenge over at Cute Card Thursday is Christmas in July, so here is my entry. I've used Papermania Naughty But Nice paper, and one of my hand-drawn Mildreds. Merry Christmas!

Spots & Stripes Challenge

2009-07-19T13:40:00.004+01:00

Blimey - finally got time to make a card for a challenge. Been so busy lately I haven't had time to do anything! Anyway, here's my entry for the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge using Spots and Stripes. I've used pretty Papermania Sweet Nothings paper, and another hand-drawn 'Mildred'. Hope you like!

Card Set Birthday Present

2009-06-21T11:09:00.002+01:00

This is a present I made for a friend's birthday. I covered a small file box in paper, made six cards with matching papers, and made a little postage stamp holder with 6 stamps in. She was very pleased with it.

Becky's Birthday Card

2009-06-21T11:06:00.003+01:00

Just thought I'd show the card I made for my niece's 11th Birthday. Hope you like!

Crochet Baby Hat

2009-06-21T10:59:00.002+01:00

I haven't posted anything on here for ages, but I have been crafting! Just finished this cute crochet baby hat - started it yesterday, and finished it this morning! Now I'm going to attempt a jumper to match...

New hair!

2009-05-28T20:02:00.003+01:00

Finally went for the chop (big time!) after approx 14 years of long hair. Waist length to this is a big change, and I'm not sure if I like it yet. Still, it will grow on me (sorry, bad pun!) You only get a shot of the back - just out of the shower so the front is not presentable. And, yes, I am wearing pink kitty pyjamas - every girl should own a pair.

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge - New Beginnings

2009-05-24T10:02:00.002+01:00

For the challenge of 'New Beginnings' over at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge I've made this New Home card. I used the stamp I bought last week, and cut off the cat & mouse part (mainly because I didn't stamp it properly, and they were a bit blurry!) After colouring in the dog, I realised he really needed a kennel, so I sketched on out and added a new home sign. Hope you like him!

Cute Card Thursday - For Jadie!

2009-05-17T11:27:00.003+01:00

Suddenly realised that that time of year is approaching, when my nephew and my two neices have thier birthdays with three weeks of each other! Here's the card I've made for Jadie, and I've tied it in to the Cute Card Thursday challenge to add letters or numbers. I hope she likes it!

Papertake Weekly - animals

2009-05-17T11:18:00.003+01:00

Went to a car boot sale this morning (there's a surprise!), and picked up a lovely lot of stuff. I got two 12x12 paper packs, 5 rubber stamps, and a huge bag of Fimo - for the grand total of £9! How chuffed am I?!
I've used some of the papers and one of the rubber stamps on this card for the Papertake Weekly theme of 'Animals'.

Sketch Saturday #50

2009-05-10T15:00:00.002+01:00

I've used the sketch over at Sketch Saturday to make a card for Mum's birthday. I'm very tired, so my cutting isn't as straight as it should be!

Sneaky sneak!

2009-05-04T19:41:00.001+01:00

It'll be a while before you see this in all it's glory, as it's a present for someone, but I couldn't resist giving a little sneak preview!

Cute Card Thursday Challenge

2009-05-04T19:28:00.003+01:00

Decided on a Christmas card for the 'Mirror Mirror' challenge at Cute Card Thursday where you have to add something shiny to your card.
My card has a lovely shiny, glittery star and a piece of shiny ribbon. I'm not sure where the papers are from, but the lovely lady coloured in with shiny glittery gel pens is Mildred's Mamma, another character I have drawn today!

Sketch Saturday Card

2009-05-04T19:11:00.003+01:00

Really love this sketch over at Sketch Saturday
The papers are from K&Company's La Boutique 6x6 pad, and the butterfly is from a lovely set I got in Tesco last week - only £1 for loads of lovely butterflies and flowers.
And if you're wondering where I got pretty little Mildred from, well (blows own trumpet) I drew her myself! I drew a little man for a card the other day, and now can't stop drawing! I've got loads of little people ready to go on cards now!

Secret Crafter Saturday challenge

2009-05-03T11:01:00.002+01:00

Over at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge" the theme for this week is 'Flowers'. So it's a lovely excuse to make another card with my fantastic '£2 at the car boot sale' stamp on some lovely flowery paper!

Sketch & Stash challenge

2009-05-03T10:52:00.003+01:00

Sorted out my sock drawer yesterday and found an opened set of 6 Papermania ribbons - can't remember buying them, and have no idea how they got there!
Anyway, have used one of the ribbon on this card for the Sketch & Stash challenge. Hope you like it!

Boot Sale Stamp

2009-04-19T11:26:00.002+01:00

Went to the car boot sale this morning and picked up a lovely stamp for £2. I've already made 2 cards using it - I can see it becoming a favourite of mine!

Two cards - one challenge!

2009-04-12T11:17:00.003+01:00

Over at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge there's a lovely sketch, with a 'Chocolate orange' colour theme.
I've made these two cards, mainly using papers from PM Inspirations Earth Tones stack, and bits & pieces from my stash.
Unfortunately, my camera seems to have made them turn a bit purple, instead of brown! Not sure how that happened..

And the heavens darkened...

2009-04-04T13:40:00.002+01:00

Went away last weekend to Lincolnshire, visiting old churches and archives, you know, doing lovely things! Below is a picture of Whaplode Church, which was the scariest church ever! There was no-one else around, and all your could hear were crows calling. Every time I took a picture of the church my camera added face recognition to it! I tried the church door three times, but it wouldn't open, so we walked around to the other side of the church. All of a sudden the wind picked up, and there was an almighty howling/moaning noise (obviously the wind in the trees, but still scary!) We went back round heading to the car, and as we passed the door my friend tried it and it opened immediately! Then inside the church there was a strange knocking noise, and I couldn't get the door open to leave! I won't be going back there again!

Cheapo Embellishments

2009-04-04T12:57:00.002+01:00

I bought some 'scrapbook kits' in Poundland yesterday which had some pretty cute chipboard embellishments and dome stickers in. Here are a couple of cards with the bits on - think you'll agree they're worth the money! I've still got loads of bits left, too.

One card - two challenges

2009-03-21T12:35:00.003Z

Decided to do one card for 2 challenges. First is the great sketch at Sketch and Stash .

Second is the 'Favourite Colour' theme at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge .

I used my much neglected PM Inspirations Cool Tones paper for most of it, with a dash of PM Venetian Skies. Not sure where the 'wishes' sentiment came from - found it languishing at the bottom of a drawer. All I know is, it was a pig to work with - it's metal & very bendy!

Pretty Hippo Girly Cards

2009-03-21T10:15:00.003Z

These are very simple, but I really like them!

New Baby Boy!

2009-03-08T16:00:00.005Z

My cousin's wife gave birth to a boy early this morning. Welcome to the world, little Joe!

Another birthday card

2009-03-01T19:08:00.003Z

A few new cards

2009-03-01T15:40:00.005Z

Shopping!

2009-03-01T15:06:00.002Z

Went to the Stitch and Creative Craft Show yesterday - look at my lovely purchases!

More pink & cream cards

2009-02-22T12:20:00.006Z

I'm on a bit of a pink & cream roll today!

Birthday Cards

2009-02-22T08:33:00.004Z

I made these pink & creamy birthday cards on friday. I'm trying to de-stash a bit, so I'm just grabbing random things from my stash, and using them up. I thought these were quite pretty. I don't know where I got the butterflies from, but I really like them and would love some more. I've got a suspicion they were free with a mag, so probably won't find them anywhere.

For the happy birthday I used a cuttlebug embossing die, then rubbed ink over it. I think it looks like a loveheart sweet!

Sock Monster

2009-02-14T16:40:00.005Z

Lad who I made the Ninja monkey for requested a sock monster for his birthday, so here is Socky! (and yes, it has been pointed out to me by several people that it looks like a cat!

Sing-along-a-sack...

2009-02-01T13:35:00.019Z

For the past week I've been sewing every tea break at work to create these. All made of felt & fleece, they are for a 'Nursery Rhyme Sack' for the children's library. The idea is that at Rhymetime the children pull one out of the sacks, and they sing the song. Makes Rhymetime different each week! I've still got to make the sack, but here's the innards:

A group shot! There are 12 altogether.

Row row row your boat....
(Yes, I know its a sailing boat, but you try making a rowing boat out of felt - it just looks like a log!)

Hickory dickory dock....

5 Little ducks went swimming one day...

Wibble wobble jelly on a plate...
(didn't come out too bad!)

Incy wincy spider...

(you will notice he only has 6 legs. This is because I am terrified of spiders, and can only cope with 'comedy' ones!)

Here Be Dragons...

2009-02-01T12:53:00.005Z

Been trying to come up with ideas for this years SRC 'Quest Seekers'. Have decided one thing - a big dragon on the wall, with the kids decorating scales to stick on. Basically, a 'Decorate a Dragon Party'.

I came up with this sketch for the face while waiting for the computer in the Land Far Away to turn on...

I think he's got a really cute face - kind of reminds me of someone, but can't think who!

Unfortunately its on a 5x3 index card, so now I'll have to work out how to enlarge it to at least A2 size, if not bigger!

Just because...

2009-01-31T11:56:00.003Z

Never need an excuse to show this picture. It's the best Christmas present I've ever been given!

Not made by me...

2009-01-25T12:27:00.005Z

Two cards made by my 10 year old neice - how clever is she?!

Sock Monkeys!

2009-01-25T12:19:00.005Z

My absolute favourite - the Ninja Monkey. I was so pleased with how he turned out, and so was the lad who got him for Christmas!

Two girly monkeys

Matthew Monkey, with T-shirt

More stuff!

2009-01-25T12:12:00.003Z

Boots the Library Bear - I didn't make him, but I am responsible for his hat and jumper, made out of a small bit of two fleece baby blanket bought from Poundland!
More sock roses - black ones this time, and not for a baby.

Some old bits

2009-01-25T11:28:00.010Z

I like to make stuff. I'll try my hand at anything really. Except metal work - the big flamey thing scares me. And I can't knit. I never work from a pattern (unless its cross stitch or crochet) - I just see it in my head and try it out! Here's some things I've made. Baby sock roses. Not a very good picture!

Beige & cream birthday card.

Funky Christmas card.

Handsome Baby M cross stitch.

Hello!

2009-01-25T11:26:00.001Z

Well, this is my first attempt at something like this! Sure to muck it up at some point, so please excuse any mishaps!