Lately

Lately...

 

 I have been distracted by internet shopping. This cute little owl and purple pillowcase are from little tea wagon

I bought the cutest polymer creations from lucys sweet beads after falling in love with the necklace via instagram.

 I found the most perfect care bear plate from the op shop...I am very partial to care bears and almost squealed when I spotted this :) Also found the lovely bright pillowcase in the background at the same time.

 Pure wool in "my colours" also from an op shop and going very cheap.

 I've been busy adding to my sunburst blanket which I started 18 whole months ago....gee, I really am the worst at finishing things!

 

Spring is here loud and clear and with this new season comes new inspiration. I am busy working on opening an Etsy store (finally) ... My creative mind is in overdrive once again after a winter lull and I am striving to be the best, most positive me that I can be.

Aah, Spring...I love this time of year!

xxx

Blythe fashions

Well long time no see! Yeah, I am sad to say I have neglected my beloved little blog of late. Just a lack of creative mojo, it happens....But I feel it is creeping back, YAY! :)

Here is a little Blythe fashion show to brighten the day. The dresses and hats I made myself and the cute cardigans I bought off Etsy. She really needs some shoes and socks or stockings though, barefoot in winter? Not good. Eek, I must have another doll soon as she is all alone.

 This crochet cupcake hat just happened, don't ask me how! Maybe I can figure out how to make another one.

I would love her cardigan in my size...I am a little obsessed with pretty pastel rainbow colours. Maybe I need to learn how to knit, hmmm do I need another hobby?

 For some more beautiful Blythe images and just gorgeous photos in general, have a look at this lovely blog Zoe Power .

 

Keep warm if in Oz. I am a little jealous of my British and Irish friends and family with their heatwave...xxx 

Happy beads

I've been busy the past few days making more colourful beaded necklaces (so much for finishing one of my crochet blankets!) You may remember seeing one of these here before. I really love the wool and wood combination, plus the wooden beads add a bit of weight as the crochet beads are only stuffed with polyfil. They are strung on waxed cotton, which I have knotted at the back. Pretty simple, but happy and fun!

 Now I just need to pull my finger out and try and sell a few. I am so inspired by Katie from House of Humble, that I think I might finally open an etsy store, something which I have been toying with for so long. Taking the plunge is a little frightening!

The best part is playing with colour combinations, lots of fun :)

xxx

 

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WIP...mess and all

Another work in progress, sigh. This blanket was started the year before last on my train commute to college...it has stopped and started, been packed away and forgotten about , been unpacked and forgotten about, but now I just want it finished! So this is the ONLY crochet I'm allowing for the next little while untill it is done and dusted.

Really not looking forward to weaving in those ends :( Hopefully it will be very close to complete by next week.

xxx

 

 

Blythe's kitty cat hat

The weather is definitely cooler and crisp here now, which I love although it is still not cold enough for true winter woolies. Blythe's wardrobe needs a serious update to get her comfy during Autumn so I made a few new dresses and hats, plus bought her 2 fab new cardigans...now she just needs a couple more things, especially some shoes! Barefoot during the cold months? I don't think so!

Here is the first new dress and cute kitty hat....hmm I think I am living through her as I would LOVE to look like this, hehe.

 

More outfit updates to come. xxx

 

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Baby dragon

Hellooo...I'm back from my blogging mini-break! It wasn't a break by choice, but isn't it a pain when life just gets in the way of the fun stuff? Anyway, great to be back in the creative zone and I have managed to hook up something at least.

This little baby dragon is so cute, I couldn't resist when I found this pattern. He only took an afternoon to make, which is great, I love it when I can FINISH something since I am the queen of WIP's, lol.

 

Baby fangs!

 

Looking forward to catching up with my fave blogs now, so much talent and inspiration out there.

xxx

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Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

I hope everybody had a lovely long weekend and enjoyed a hot cross bun or two and maybe a few choccy eggs, or more than a few ;)

**WARNING! Photo heavy blog post!**

 

 Ooooh, the fun you can have with an egg carton...this one I have been saving for ages for this very specific purpose!

A handmade crochet bunny cupcake for a special little person. And I think we all love these little chicks.

Happy Easter xxx

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Pretty things this week

These things are making me happy this week...gorgeous pink flowers from my man for our 6th anniversary,what a lovely surprise! And little crochet eggs that I have made for easter.

 

 Eggs patterns from here and here.

 

More easter goodness coming over the next few days.

xxx

Amineko Cat

I have made my first Amineko Cat! He has been in the works for awhile, so close to being finished then I got distracted and left him in a pile of bits...but last night I stitched him together,gave him a cute face and now here he is!

 

 

What a cutie-pie, gee I love him so much already :)

xxx