Macaron pendants

These macarons have been in the works for a very long time, but finally the pendants are finished, YAY! This is my first venture into the world of polymer clay and I'm pretty sure it won't be my last, it's a bit fun and the possibilities are endless. Now I just need to attach them to some lovely, shiny ball chains and they are ready to wear....if only I could figure out where all my little findings are. **Note to self, organize craft room and put things back where they belong.**

 

I honestly can't pick a favourite as there is something sweet about each one, oh and the pastel goodness, did I mention that?! Makes me want to squeal!

Happy Friday xxx

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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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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

Crochet obsession....much!

Crochet is taking over my life! No day is complete without a bit of 'hooky' time and the following photos are just a few of the things I've made recently. Not to mention the amigurumi cat I have had laying around with no legs for the past month....no we couldn't have photos of him on here, noooooo!

 Little frames from an old Mollie Makes, can also be found  here at Lola Nova.

A little heart from this pattern.

The beginnings of a new cushion....to continue my pastel makeover.

 A cute cupcake made from here. The flower was another Mollie Makes pattern. 

This weekend I have plans for some fabric fun, I really need to sew again after such a big break....and my home looks as if it has been yarn bombed, which I suppose it has!

Happy creating xxx

 

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