Reindeers and Robins.......

A few more designs......

A space to call my own.........

Oh my..... how I would love to have space for this in the new house. I dream of having such a beautiful space to call my own and have all my material, ribbons and inspirations I have been collecting on display like this. There is an area I have earmarked in the new place but I will be fighting with Mr G over who gets it! This space is taken from Storage Style by Lesley Porcelli. Check out her book for more ideas when space is at a premium.

Felt Christmas Decorations........

It was a real weekend of crafting - as well as the bib necklace I made some hanging decorations for Christmas. They are felt hearts in coordinating colours ( I am not one for red and green at Christmas). They were so easy to make - I am going make some felt gingerbread men....

Homemade bib necklace......

Here is what I made! I am very pleased with it. I just need to get some cream ribbon to make the ties and it will be ready to wear.

I have just found this fabulous tutorial over on www.pompomemporium.com and think it is the perfect way to while away the hours while Mr G is watching the rugby this afternoon.

It will look great with some of the ribbon corsages in my post yesterday.

For the tutorial pop over on Anji's blog

Have fun!

Weekend Workshop.....

This weekend I will be making decorative corsages. I have posted a step by step picture guide for you.....



Very simple to make and a great way to use up any bits of ribbon or material hanging about the house. You can make them any size or colour and can be used to decorate bags, t-shirts, scarves, hats, presents.....anything your corsage making heart desire.... have fun.

Oh to Sew......

I am going to be turning 30 in a couple of weeks and would love to be given a sewing machine. Now, I know nothing about sewing machines and with the vast array of makes and designs - where does one start. A friend and fellow blogger over on http://thesecretsewer.wordpress.com/ has been advising me on the ins and outs and I was delighted to see a post dedicated to me and my search:

http://thesecretsewer.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/for-jane/

Looks like it could be the one.....just need to pass it under the nose of Mr G and see if he takes the hint! Thanks secretsewer - I will be looking out for tutorials fit for a novice very soon (hopefully!) x