On the Saturday we made a framed display box and on the Sunday we made this - not sure what to call it!
I’m on a mission – a personal one!
I’m exercising the left handside of my brain by learning new tricks!!
Well, that's what I’m telling myself! Some (most) people think I’m crazy – but then I won't go into how they spend their spare time…………
Yesterday I booked onto a workshop to learn how to crochet at Baa Ram Ewe in Leeds. Now this is a beautiful shop and I was amazed at all the creations people had made, both on display in the shop and those brought in by my fellow learners! If you’re ever in the area check it out – or book onto one of their workshops!
I have to say I really am a total novice and after a very slow start (I have to admit I nearly gave up) and a very patient teacher (thanks Sarah) I now “get it!”
Can’t say its perfect, tension is my enemy now but I’m sure that will come with practice. My fingers have been well exercised and I am very manually dexterous by nature of my work!
My first attempts were so “tight” – we were supposed to be making coasters – mine is for a sherry glass! Others made what I can only describe as blankets – I wanted to be that loose!!!
After lunch at the noodle bar next door (bottomless boxes btw!) we started on granny squares! I didn't hold out much hope but by jolly - I got it!! It was slow, I kept having to check back at the stitch instructions but hey – I made it!
A Happy Hooker indeed!
Today I’ve had a go at crocheted flowers – ummmmmmm, well they aren't very even – but I read a pattern and had a stab at it, realising that the Americans use slightly different names for their stitches!!! The joy of the internet!
So, I now need more yarn – we used Rowans hand knit cotton – it really is a lovely yarn but I need more colours – so whoops – shopping is called for! OH sighs once more!
Next quest – perfect the knitting! And then the sewing! And then the……………well we’ll see!
Happy Crafting everyone!
SuzyX
Thank goodness its the Easter break!
A few days off work and then back to my normal work routine! Yeah!
This afternoon we have been baking – I have been wanting to make cupcakes for ages after having discovered edible glitter!!! Its amazing! {my OH shakes his head in dismay!} I got mine at Hobbycraft – they have so many colours it was hard to choose but in the end I bought holographic!
I might add I am wearing quite a bit of it too!
I am also rediscovering knitting and trying my hand at crochet – now this I have never done before and its taken me most of the afternoon to learn the basic stitch!!!!! Simple when you know how!!! LOL.
Well, back to the hook!
Have a great Good Friday everyone!
SuzyX
Firstly I want to give a HUGE apology to all those of you who visit and all those I visit – this crazy life of mine has taken over and just for now I really have not had the time to leave you all comments – although I do try and fit in a few sneaky peeks of all your blogs when I have a spare moment!
So here’s a big comment to you all –
“I have, and do love all your work, you keep the crafty fires burning for me, so thank you all.”
The good news is that its nearly Easter and my work schedule SHOULD ease off! Fingers crossed!
I did manage to sneak away to the Great Northern Papercrafts Extravaganza on Saturday morning in Harrogate, and managed to grab a last minute place on the early morning workshop with Dyan Reaveley from Art from the Heart. Wow – the energy she has – and early on a Saturday morning too!
I’m the one in green at the end!
Note to self – must download Dyans’ digital images!
Here’s what we made using the new Distress Inks and Dyans’ images and although I didn’t do a great job with the rub-ons, I am liking it!
So, when I got home I used up the remaining materials that were in the kit and made this one too, it now needs one more and then it might have pride of place in my home – provided my Mother doesn’t “borrow” it first!
I have also had a stab at making this tote – great gift idea!
Papers are all a free download from Pink Petticoat and the template is from here! Check ‘em out, there's some great papers at Pink Petticoat and some fabby templates at AR Crafts. Thanks to both :-) I had a great time!
Oh, and as usual I was “helped” by my feline assistant – Marius!
I subscribe every month to Scrapagogo’s greeting kit, and it duly arrives package in a “pizza” type box with a huge paper bag inside – ummmmmmmm guess who has helped me unpack it???
Who needs expensive toys?!!!!!!!!
Have a great week everyone – can’t believe its Spring already! ;-)
With love
SuzyX
So much so I bought these decoupage sheets from Joanna Sheen – I really don’t do decoupage where a pair of scissors is involved!
However, he’s such a cutie that I couldn’t resist and despite a few expletive deletives regarding tails, I really love how they have turned out!
Of course next Sunday is Mothers Day so this one is for Mum.
I used the sketch on Sketch and Stash
I am also entering this card into Simon Says Challenge ,Lily Boo Too Challenge ,My Time To Craft, C.R.A.F.T Challenge -which are all to make a Mothers day card.
Papers are all DCWV – Latte stack
The next card I have made I am using as a Birthday card using the sketch from Our Creative Corner.
I am also entering this card into Creative Crew Challenge which is “Celebrations”, and Crafty Calendar Challenge – “Flower Power”.
All Papers are from Anna Griffin.
Ok, well another week over – where are they going??
Work hard everyone – I am!!!!! LOL(hysterically)
;-)
SuzyX
Hey, I remembered!
Actually there’s not been a lot going on lately on the workdesk!
As far as crafting is going I have been playing away from home – we have a wee crafty club going on at work – it started with making Valentines cards for OH’s and the girlies found they enjoyed it so much we are trying to fit in a little every week – decoupage tomorrow! (all being well)!
I have also been enlisted to help with a friend of a friends wedding - so have some favours and place name cards to do there – all designed over good food and drink and excellent company!
On my desk tonight is some decoupage I’ve been putting together for the girlies and I always find time for some colouring in! To the left hand side I am putting together an acrylic album for a friends birthday – just waiting for the prints to arrive now – some great deals on t’internet - just paid the 99p postage! The album kit was a bargain (well I thought so) from the clearance section on QVC - £5!
This photo is the trolley I have to the side of me where I generally have my cuttlebug out – and anything else I am using – my aim is to keep the main work area decluttered!
Marius just loves being in the bunker with me – as soon as he sees me near the door he darts through – its his place now as well!
To have a good old nosey at everyone elses desk go to Julias blog here!
Until the next time
Love SuzyX
I have been asked to make a Thank you card for a very loyal and extremely thoughtful friend who was there when she was needed.
I can’t go into details but suffice to say it is acts like these that really touch the heart.
I have followed the theme on Stamptacular Sunday Challenge this week – friendship, with the colours black, white and silver.
Materials Used:
Cardstock, sentiment stamps and flower punch are all from Stampin’ Up. Stamped image “inside” flower is from Elusive Images at Graphicus.
Ribbons and gems in stash!
Craft blogging is a little slow at the moment – apologies to all – I have so much work and “shopping” to catch up on after the bad weather we have had for the past – 4? - weeks!
Keep well
SuzyX
