Since learning to crochet a few months ago, I've been a bit consumed with making little Korknisse see here, original pattern here.
And I threatened to make Royal Wedding Korkies so here they are.....
Excited, ready and waiting ....
Yay, the Royal carriage arrives....
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Enjoy the wedding, everyone. Xx
Thursday 28 April 2011
Sunday 24 April 2011
Easter chickies
I cannot take any credit for this gorgeous Easter decoration! I found it via the lovely ladies at Yarn Around Hook / Northern Hi-Lights and originally at Pixie Peg Crafts
I love them. They are so cute and chicky and fun! I have made loads as presents for friends this Easter and everyone seems so pleased with them! And they have cost virtually nothing - well except for a few dozen chicks courtesy of the pound shop, some sticks from the local trees and some ribbon from my stash.
Easter gifts sorted.
Happy Easter to all.
I love them. They are so cute and chicky and fun! I have made loads as presents for friends this Easter and everyone seems so pleased with them! And they have cost virtually nothing - well except for a few dozen chicks courtesy of the pound shop, some sticks from the local trees and some ribbon from my stash.
Easter gifts sorted.
Happy Easter to all.
Saturday 23 April 2011
All change!
Hoooooooorraaahhhhhhhh!
It's taken a while, but eventually the awful middle-of-the-room divider/glass cabinet between the kitchen and breakfast room has been taken down. Here's the before photo ...
...and the after ...
What a difference! And it took a surprisingly short amount of time to do.
It feels so much bigger and brighter. Much better for the summer.
It's taken a while, but eventually the awful middle-of-the-room divider/glass cabinet between the kitchen and breakfast room has been taken down. Here's the before photo ...
...and the after ...
What a difference! And it took a surprisingly short amount of time to do.
It feels so much bigger and brighter. Much better for the summer.
Tuesday 19 April 2011
**What's that coming over the hill, is it a monster?**
No, not a monster exactly but a handmade crochet dolly for my little Number 2.
Being a beginner in this big ol' crochet world, and having no idea where to start, I looked for some inspiration and found one of my mum's knitting books by Fiona Goble, 'Knitivity'.
So I used Fiona's knitting pattern for a basic doll and had a go at converting it into A crochet-amigurumi pattern. Not too bad, I think, even though it looks a bit mental.
Ahh, much improved by the simple addition of chain stitch hair..
A little crochet dress helps things along too. Much less monstrous. (Although I think I made the dress a bit too wide at the bottom and not quite long enough for my liking- I'll have another go soon)
Being a beginner in this big ol' crochet world, and having no idea where to start, I looked for some inspiration and found one of my mum's knitting books by Fiona Goble, 'Knitivity'.
So I used Fiona's knitting pattern for a basic doll and had a go at converting it into A crochet-amigurumi pattern. Not too bad, I think, even though it looks a bit mental.
Ahh, much improved by the simple addition of chain stitch hair..
A little crochet dress helps things along too. Much less monstrous. (Although I think I made the dress a bit too wide at the bottom and not quite long enough for my liking- I'll have another go soon)
Friday 15 April 2011
We :) Kitsch
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Makey-bakey and Fab vintage find
Ooooh I love a bit of vintage/second-hand shopping: Finding something that no-one else has, bartering over the price (not in a charity shop, that would be shameful!) and finding a place for it at home, all fill me with a warm glow. Here's one of my recent finds:
A beautiful dresser. Not cheap, but just so perfect and fabulous it makes my heart sing!
Can't wait to fill it with glassware and take a sledge-hammer to the awful kitchen unit which came with our new-ish house!!
And as for the makey-bakey? Well I just liked these photos of a recent biscuit bake sesh with with the kids..
Before ...
And after ...
Yummy.
A beautiful dresser. Not cheap, but just so perfect and fabulous it makes my heart sing!
Can't wait to fill it with glassware and take a sledge-hammer to the awful kitchen unit which came with our new-ish house!!
And as for the makey-bakey? Well I just liked these photos of a recent biscuit bake sesh with with the kids..
Before ...
And after ...
Yummy.
Friday 1 April 2011
Spring blossom and spooky trees
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