tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32339288266365835132024-03-14T07:45:03.670+00:00Kate Campion- creating a mess everyday!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-34814031804505045162015-11-04T14:00:00.000+00:002015-11-04T14:00:00.772+00:00Hamish MacGnomishWell, meet Hamish MacGnomish and friends.<br />
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These 3 chaps are hanging out at <a href="http://thewoolshopinhull.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Babes in the Wool</a> along with quite a few other similar looking friends. I created them in a variety of chunky yarns (James C Brett, King Cole) and added a little tinsel and fluffy yarn too.<br />
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Hamish stands at around 18" tall and is weighted so he could be used as a doorstop. He would also be happy sitting underneath a Christmas tree or standing on a hearth. He really is quite charming and fairly easy to do. The trickiest part is his beard which is worked in crochet fur stitch, which will need a little patience and some practise to complete. A bell for the top of his hat completes his look.<br />
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The crochet pattern is available from Babes in the Wool, 113 Newland Avenue, Hull.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-86447068541783694062015-09-15T06:00:00.000+01:002015-09-15T06:00:03.916+01:00Fairy ToadstoolWhilst thinking of some ideas for a woodland theme, I thought I would crochet a toadstool.<br />
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So after a few experiments, I came up with this one. A red cap with cream spots and a cream stalk and gills. It is quite large at about 20 cm tall and 20 cm at its widest part.<br />
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After I stuffed it, I thought it was the ideal size for adding a fairy door to. So out came the polymer clay and I made a door, some leaves and a few roses. Now that they are all glued in place, I think it looks really effective.<br />
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For the next few weeks, this toadstool is sitting in the window at <a href="http://thewoolshopinhull.co.uk/" target="_blank">Babes in the Wool</a> along with other woodland themed items. There are a couple of owls, quite a few mushrooms, toadstools and leaves and even a snail and a slug. Hedgehogs will be the next creatures to be added in the next few days.<br />
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Call by, have a look in the window and come into the shop for a chat.<br />
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Happy hooking xx<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-79378257117480570332015-09-02T10:00:00.000+01:002015-09-02T10:00:04.922+01:00The Owl and the PussycatsIn preparation for more blog posts, I thought I would show some of my old makes. <br />
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Both the owl and the jointed cat on the right, are looking a bit startled at the grinning evil-looking Cheshire cat. The blue cat evolved as I felted his eyes and hair into place and he demanded the scary grin. Isn't it strange how some projects turn out? <br />
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All three animals were made using multi-strands of yarn. For the Cheshire cat and owl, I used 2 strands of James C Brett Marble Chunky and for the jointed cat I used 3 strands of dk yarn. It's a great way to both make a larger version of a pattern as-well-as a great way to use up oddments of yarn in your stash.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-5292261654042703842015-01-08T16:10:00.000+00:002015-01-08T16:10:00.595+00:00What a Hoot!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This hat is HOTH (hot off the hook). <br />
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This is such a warm hat for the cold days we have been having. The textured pattern of the owls is made by working cable-style stitches and I think it looks extremely effective. The owls have eyes made from buttons. The yarn is an acrylic/wool mix so you get the benefits of the hat being soft, warm and durable.<br />
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I have some more of this lovely Aran yarn and think that this hat would look just gorgeous in grey, caramel and other natural colours. <br />
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Right, I'm off to carry on hooking.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-19906870552415210402015-01-01T16:00:00.000+00:002015-01-01T16:00:09.122+00:00Socks - snazzy and comfy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started these socks quite a while ago and finally finished them on New Year's Eve. I tried them on to photograph them but then kept them on for the rest of the day. They are so comfy to wear and fit so well under my boots. <br />
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The yarn is Noro Kureyon Sock Yarn and is a wool/nylon mix. There are beautiful colour changes within each ball. I have quite a number of balls of this yarn, in different colours. I really am spoilt for choice for my next pair of Noro socks.<br />
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This pair was worked on 3mm dpn have a picot top, lace ribbed leg and instep, v heel and origami toe. The toe seam is stitched using the Kitchener technique so there is no seam.<br />
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I already have two more pairs of socks on the go, so before I start another pair, I need to finish these first. My challenge to me is to finished both pairs in two weeks and then I will be well on the way to finished another pair before the month is out! Well, here's hoping!<br />
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Happy knitting, xUnknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-74818039943503226422014-09-12T08:30:00.000+01:002014-09-12T08:31:48.691+01:00Jazzy Crochet HooksHere are just a few hand-crafted hooks from a batch I made last month. They are on sale at <a href="http://thewoolshopinhull.co.uk/">Babes in the Wool</a> in Hull.<br />
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I have been customizing crochet hooks for a couple of years now and find that they are easier to use than the bare hooks. They are also a little kinder to the hands and fingers as they are warmer to the touch and there is more to grab. It is great to have a couple of these colourful jazzy hooks in your collection.<br />
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To get yours, pop along to the shop.<br />
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Hooky hugs, xxxUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-21894215816204852792014-07-18T20:45:00.000+01:002014-07-18T20:45:28.232+01:00Oops, it's been a while .....More than half way through the year and I have only made two blog posts - oh dear.<br />
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I have been keeping very busy with crochet, polymer clay, jewellery making and life in general.<br />
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There are so many photos to share, so I will start with my latest necklace made from polymer clay. I am really quite pleased with the way it turned out and am already on with a couple more similar designs.<br />
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Watch this space for the next posting - I promise it will be along soon!<br />
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Beady hugs, xxxUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-14338971718818000192014-01-14T20:30:00.000+00:002014-01-14T20:36:22.754+00:00A Parliament .....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Here are just a few of the owls which have been crocheted by some of the "Carry-on Girlies". The heights range from about 10" to 20" and all have quite an individual look about them - different yarns, buttons for eyes and some needle felting.<br />
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If you would like to see them in person, then come along to <a href="http://www.thewoolshopinhull.co.uk/" target="_blank">Babes in the Wool, Newland Avenue, Hull.</a> I think they are going to be in the window until the end of January 2014, and don't forget to pop into the shop and say hello.<br />
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PS Contributors include: Ann of Skirlaugh, Queen Pauline, Ann Cross, Jean, Caroline, Ann-Marie, Anita, Angie 69 and of course, Lesley and KatieUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-83131628559371191252014-01-06T17:00:00.000+00:002014-01-06T17:00:02.325+00:002014 Already! Where did 2013 go?So time flew so fast last year that I ended up only making two blog posts.<br />
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A lot of my time was taken up with crocheting, and afterall, crocheting is <i>very</i> addictive.<br />
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I taught myself to crochet 30+ years ago but didn't really make a lot at the time and I went back to knitting and lots of other crafts instead. But about three years ago, I was shopping with my teenage daughter and we found a book on crochet and I thought it looked good for refreshing me and also for guiding my daughter into a new skill.
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The book is <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Crochet-Bible-Complete-Handbook-Crocheting/dp/0715324888/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388953792&sr=1-1&keywords=the+crochet+bible">The Crochet Bible</a> and I have to say that it is excellent. It covers just about everything you need to get started in crochet and also has many projects for the different skill levels.<br />
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After completing many crochet projects I was given the opportunity to teach crochet to beginners. So, since the beginning of 2013, that is what I have done, and this is also where a lot of my time was taken up.<br />
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I also spent about 7 months knitting a Gansey for an exhibition held at the Hull Maritime Museum. Now that was a task and a half! The pattern I worked was the Humber Keel in a tightly spun 5-ply worsted wool in cream.<br />
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Gansey's are a traditional fisherman's sweater, knitted in the round on 5 steel needles worked in individual patterns for each fishing village/community. Rather morbidly, the patterning helped with identification; if a fisherman's body was found after an accident as sea, they could be returned to the village where they were from, all because of the design on the jumper they were wearing. <br />
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I have to say that at times I wondered if I would ever get the jumper finished, but I certainly did, even if it did take me right up until the final deadline. In the final couple of weeks I spent so many hours knitting that my wrists were extremely sore. I rested them by doing a lot more crochet! <br />
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The finished jumper fitted lovely and was so comfortable to wear, but wasn't mine to keep. I plan to get myself some wool and get a similar design on my needles soon. I just have to decide on what colour to make.<br />
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Visiting the museum and seeing my work on display was a treat for me. I visited the exhibition 3 times and felt proud to have been given the opportunity to knit one of the 10 regional Ganseys on show which had been knitted specially for the Hull Maritime Museum.<br />
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I also spent some time teaching jewellery classes, continued my journey with polymer clay and also learned rag-rugging and needle felting. So all in all, I had a very crafty year which helped to prevent my sanity from leaving me completely!<br />
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What's in store for 2014? More crochet, more knitting, more polymer clay, more needle felting, more rag-rugging, more sewing and I am planning to re-visit quilting. And of course, more frequent blogging!<br />
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Watch this space, another post coming soon.<br />
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Crafty hugs xxxUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-46235067947490630712013-01-02T08:35:00.000+00:002013-01-02T08:35:03.218+00:00Blue Lagoon Bangle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this bangle last year and entered it into an exhibition at a local art gallery. Using various blue and cream beads I finished it with some silver plated wirework. This is another design which I will be revisiting in the near future. I'm not sure what the twist will be yet, I'll have to see what the gems tell me to do!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-55986222958938299282013-01-01T12:00:00.000+00:002013-01-01T12:00:09.780+00:00New Year, New Start<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have a number of designs and makes from last year (seems weird writing that) which I haven't shared on here yet. So over the next few days, I will post photos of some of my favourite makes. <BR><BR>
This bracelet is made using faceted Haematite, Quartz and Agate beads on a black silk cord. I finished the bracelet with a simple macrame knotted closure. I made it as a gift for a close friend who loves everything black, and guess what? She loves this bracelet.
<BR><BR>p.s. I so wish that I hadn't accidentally deleted my previous blog - so many posts, so much information, so many tutorials, so many links, all gone forever. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-3237802128910124722012-12-31T21:43:00.001+00:002012-12-31T21:43:55.164+00:00Granny Square Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />I found myself at a bit of a loose end on Saturday, so I decided to make a crochet bag. I found the inspiration and pattern for the flower square <a href="http://harujiondesign.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/free-pattern-for-flower-gardan-granny.html">here</a>. Instead of using different colours, I used Noro space-dyed yarn. The other adjustments I made to the bag were adding a simple strap closure and I lined the bag with some fleece I had in my fabric stash.<Br><BR>I am extremely happy with the way the bag turned out and have already taken orders for it.<BR><BR>
So, onto the next project.<BR><BR>Happy New Year, I wish for 2013 to be happy and creative for all.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-78827678581372097562012-11-12T08:30:00.000+00:002012-11-12T08:30:06.880+00:00Chalk Paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My latest project has been to paint a stool.<br />
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The stool started out as a new step stool from Ikea. It looked really bland in its raw state. So, I used Annie Sloane chalk paints to create a distressed and cracked paint effect.<br />
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I think it turned out quite good and not too bad for a first attempt. What do you think?
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-43986607754827018452012-11-11T09:00:00.000+00:002012-11-11T09:05:12.996+00:00My Latest Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my latest bracelet design. I had an idea for a multi strand bracelet and as I love blue and silver together, I came up with this. The silver plated tubes, beads and cat face charm all move along the blue cords.<BR><BR>
I absolutely love it, I hope you do too.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-45446318199093525142012-09-20T10:00:00.000+01:002012-09-20T10:00:05.958+01:00Crochet Blanket Project - on going!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qzC6ORqR_g2xOw0UZSIkSIgcjvpAFsLFICtNOuW2CaBosx5AbwLDIav9cfFyP1halimYwnvD5c1OCginqct38WUjiNPIswz7QbASKAWpAFIaDrduAnNizHjMldsM75OL8wv1SIB69g/s1600/wm+crochet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qzC6ORqR_g2xOw0UZSIkSIgcjvpAFsLFICtNOuW2CaBosx5AbwLDIav9cfFyP1halimYwnvD5c1OCginqct38WUjiNPIswz7QbASKAWpAFIaDrduAnNizHjMldsM75OL8wv1SIB69g/s320/wm+crochet.jpg" width="320" /></a>This is an ongoing project. I found the pattern in a magazine while visiting my aunt one day nearly 2 years ago. I started making this blanket almost straight away but had the idea that I would make it much larger than the pattern suggested. Currently, the blanket measures 68cm x 112cm which is 54 number of crochet squares.
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I think that it is probably about time that I found the bag of yarn and pattern and got on and finished the blanket. Maybe it will be finished by Christmas (I think I might have said that last year)!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-69916164228580169792012-09-19T11:30:00.000+01:002012-09-19T11:30:51.519+01:00Ta Daaaa!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today's photo is of the finished red, gold and green beads and bangle I showed <a href="http://www.katecampion.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/red-gold-and-green-mokume-gane.html" target="_blank">before</a> in their raw state.<br />
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When I made the beads, I made them all different sizes and shapes. I didn't want them to be uniformly the same. When baked, I sanded and varnished the beads before making them into a long necklace which is spaced with 4mm Carnelian beads. The necklace also doubles as a wrap-around bracelet. The bangle just needed sanding and varnishing to finish it.<br />
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I really love the Mokume Gane effect and I am looking forward to the next time I can get my Sculpey polymer clay out to play.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-83350925276363524072012-09-18T11:00:00.000+01:002012-09-18T11:00:07.878+01:00Large Pink Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxV7MgP-lcwti4duUXusxV3K8nIJfCH_C50UqXMEm1s-KY44JqHWFPtqnYjuBeLnbKxUoWdPnFnzKm2WDdxaUyTdlQW7oFb15yee-eTkVtqDE3_Et0N02J7X7HXFP2T6Y8JRP7PdLZA/s1600/wm+resin+hearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYxV7MgP-lcwti4duUXusxV3K8nIJfCH_C50UqXMEm1s-KY44JqHWFPtqnYjuBeLnbKxUoWdPnFnzKm2WDdxaUyTdlQW7oFb15yee-eTkVtqDE3_Et0N02J7X7HXFP2T6Y8JRP7PdLZA/s320/wm+resin+hearts.jpg" /></a></div>Made from resin, this heart is quite large at approximately 6 x 6cm. I think I am going to use it as a paperweight or just a decorative piece. <BR><BR>At a depth of 1.6cm, I'm sure its too big to be a fridge magnet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-90056671957915552602012-09-17T09:30:00.000+01:002012-09-17T09:30:03.664+01:00Frou Frou Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was browsing in the shops for a birthday card. <br />
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All the time I was looking, I was telling myself that I couldn't believe that I was considering buying a card when I have so many supplies ready to use and that I should go home and make a card instead. What I find hard is completing projects in a short space of time - I can never do a "quick card". I suddenly remembered about a kit I bought last year and that it would be perfect for the card I needed. <br />
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Thinking about the kit, I thought that since everything was in one box, it would be quick to make. Of course, I needed to trim the die cut decoupage, add detail with Sakura glitter and metallic pens and I added a little bit of 3D glaze too. So my quick card still took about an hour from start to finish!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-2985688538492062102012-09-16T08:00:00.000+01:002012-09-16T08:00:04.700+01:00Quartz Ring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As I've said before, I love Quartz. I made this silver plated wire ring with Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz
and clear Quartz.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-40745781871862420872012-09-15T08:00:00.000+01:002012-09-15T08:00:07.815+01:00Butterfly Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another card I made a long while ago.
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Made with punched flowers and a dimensional butterfly with a wire body and antenae. I used pearly doodles to add decoration down the side of the card.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-73857546197124416002012-09-14T08:00:00.000+01:002012-09-14T08:00:11.597+01:00A little bit of style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpHW54Lm3_iDorY1PFQ-cG_7mfqk1iki4mHczIOI7H-FJH4-0xc28rrLFXq58jCo_0Zh_sda1twYmfd9HRmr6xwlA9p2BXKLTpDlJ5dFrkZ5TgIkGN6kPfWnP4280H_fdGuamD1M3uw/s1600/wm+crm+style+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJpHW54Lm3_iDorY1PFQ-cG_7mfqk1iki4mHczIOI7H-FJH4-0xc28rrLFXq58jCo_0Zh_sda1twYmfd9HRmr6xwlA9p2BXKLTpDlJ5dFrkZ5TgIkGN6kPfWnP4280H_fdGuamD1M3uw/s320/wm+crm+style+card.jpg" width="320" /></a><BR><BR>A card in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.</div>
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This card has dimensional flowers made from red card with sequin centres. A framework was made using Stickles black glitter glue to resemble the lead of a stained glass window and the colour detail was painted in. <br />
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At the end of all the different stages, the card looked great.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-91239976898331587092012-09-13T08:00:00.000+01:002012-09-13T08:00:12.305+01:00Quartz Necklace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_IjJ60RC3gBukwuSN1uVdNnX8_YY-PAfoSE0oA9UIU6jUEDJYyHSz0q8LDO4r8enxpdEvhFQUmzL5d7rT2lGAdZOEogiwKCpPbp8N_JsJ08jAj2djPHRgNWg9pJW-gN6rzYf-1swcRA/s1600/wm+quartz+necklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_IjJ60RC3gBukwuSN1uVdNnX8_YY-PAfoSE0oA9UIU6jUEDJYyHSz0q8LDO4r8enxpdEvhFQUmzL5d7rT2lGAdZOEogiwKCpPbp8N_JsJ08jAj2djPHRgNWg9pJW-gN6rzYf-1swcRA/s320/wm+quartz+necklace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I took some faceted crackle Quartz and coloured 4mm Quartz beads and made them into this necklace. I used silver plated wire to make the links and finished it with a 925 silver bolt ring fastener. <BR><BR>Simple yet beautiful.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-45496020055573053732012-09-12T08:00:00.000+01:002012-09-12T08:00:13.628+01:00Leaf Shawl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzdMNjwM-10tu0xGvGKN3TLqfRePLGEI6yo_Te3a__uiNWFjedXzkHQiYSpIqaz6O8W9eGQMwBi0wLjBXZGK2dl69HhBauYTwc6gaXAZa5Ee5rnJCYQ-1UsPqErlRBg72eNgTCE872Q/s1600/wm+leaf+shawl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzdMNjwM-10tu0xGvGKN3TLqfRePLGEI6yo_Te3a__uiNWFjedXzkHQiYSpIqaz6O8W9eGQMwBi0wLjBXZGK2dl69HhBauYTwc6gaXAZa5Ee5rnJCYQ-1UsPqErlRBg72eNgTCE872Q/s320/wm+leaf+shawl.jpg" width="320" /></a>This beautiful leaf pattern triangular shawl certainly took quite a time to knit. To start with, you cast on 491 stitches which then decreases by 10 stitches every 8 rows until you have only 1 stitch left to cast off. Initially, each row took around 50 minutes to work the pattern and at first, I could only work 3 or 4 rows at a time before my hands or eyes objected! </div>
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The yarn is lovely and fine which makes the shawl perfect for dressing up an outfit or for just keeping the chill off.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-24900229238585857022012-09-11T08:00:00.000+01:002012-09-11T08:00:12.120+01:00Just 4 Ewe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7yTm7MnaigQtU1_wB8dsLBlEK3aJBdzH58ANMreveaAYhFTF70SgNJjDI3wy29OLnLha7JqJQh1G5wRmtpHx0dYzQsH0wnnfNl_qJlL_eW3v5DWLpNqr5L4WhJwl0goy9mEHVvGqnA/s1600/wm+card+and+pen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7yTm7MnaigQtU1_wB8dsLBlEK3aJBdzH58ANMreveaAYhFTF70SgNJjDI3wy29OLnLha7JqJQh1G5wRmtpHx0dYzQsH0wnnfNl_qJlL_eW3v5DWLpNqr5L4WhJwl0goy9mEHVvGqnA/s320/wm+card+and+pen.jpg" width="320" /></a>Today's photo is of a card and present which my daughter made. The topper on the card was stamped and simply coloured before adding it to an easle card which also had a built in box for the gift. The gift was a Union flag pen which was made from polymer clay.
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233928826636583513.post-39099417777537283242012-09-10T08:00:00.000+01:002012-09-10T08:00:03.450+01:00Popcorn the Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqybq-7ImlXt6hQgfVNVIKJGJBDV1eWQhqFL9T_jxwkAOsHdQ_DB8DcAtXI9xnlbmEiJ8ulBno-bmmYgMBfQlFJ3sMkUYvv_tIVGqzRaGLJHiWqVJZbmAyuJFlLn7cFBR5THd_ZoULQ/s1600/wm+cc+bathtime.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqybq-7ImlXt6hQgfVNVIKJGJBDV1eWQhqFL9T_jxwkAOsHdQ_DB8DcAtXI9xnlbmEiJ8ulBno-bmmYgMBfQlFJ3sMkUYvv_tIVGqzRaGLJHiWqVJZbmAyuJFlLn7cFBR5THd_ZoULQ/s320/wm+cc+bathtime.jpg" width="320" /></a>Popcorn the Bear is one of the ranges of stamps from Crafters Companion. This bathtime image is fun and includes Soufle the Duck and soap bubbles also.</div>
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After stamping and colouring the images with ProMarkers and Sakura gel pens, the topper shape was die cut. The card was then finished with decorative papers.<br />
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A lovely result don't you think?
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