tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86091236239308829172024-03-12T17:17:33.861-07:00Lovely BettyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-51536101692183074922017-07-07T02:48:00.001-07:002017-07-07T02:48:28.826-07:00Kate Spade Inspired Cacti SlidersRecently I saw the most gorgeous gold cacti sliders from Kate Spade. However I am not currently able to spend £100 on sandals!...I say currently, maybe one day....although you get so much more of a buzz out of creating your own version. So thats what I did. I wanted them, I couldn't afford to spend 100 golden nuggets so I made my own. Here's how...<br />
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I bought some gold sliders from New Look for £15 and I then got into my shed and drew, stitched and made three lovely cacti.</div>
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I then decided how I wanted them on the sliders and used a hot glue gun to attach them.</div>
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I LOVE them! Wish I could do a lovely foot shot, but at 39 weeks pregnant my swollen trotters would not look pretty squeezed into these. BUT these will be such a lovely treat post baby when my feet are normal size again! I've been told they do go back to normal size quite quickly! Can't wait to paint my toe nails and wear these pretty DIY sandals. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-74765728268408500762017-07-04T12:05:00.002-07:002017-07-04T12:05:17.641-07:00DIY Nursery footstoolThe baby room is almost complete and the only thing I needed was a footstool. It's no secret a love a carboot and most of the time I go I have a little list in my head of things to look out for. Even though I rarely complete this little list and just end up buying random bits and bobs. However last Sunday I spotted a cute little footstool which was only £1.<br />
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I gave it a good clean and used the previous cover as pattern and whipped up a new cover with leftover curtain fabric from the nursery. It was super easy to do and only took tops an hour.<br />
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The nursery is now completely complete.....I think. I love it xxxAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-46504584904505119792017-04-22T08:57:00.000-07:002017-04-22T08:57:22.086-07:00Fabric fruity earrings and sparkly moons and stars xBeen enjoying getting creative lately and updating my Etsy shop. I have also acquired a little addiction to sparkly fabric. These are some of my latest makes from my little shed.<br />
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Fruity earrings are always fashionable...aren't they?<br />
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Who can resist a cactus badge?<br />
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Finally I loved making these super cute sleeping moon and star earrings.<br />
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Love Becky xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-32410145507111391822016-07-09T00:02:00.001-07:002016-07-09T00:02:26.227-07:00Wedding planningHello!<div><br></div><div>Haven't posted for so long as I always felt like I was writing to no one and it felt a little silly. Well I actually was writing to no-one! Ha! But I've just been looking back through my blog posts and it's lovely for me to remember...so I'm going to give it another go.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm so excited to be getting married in August this year and I've absolutely loved creating, making and dreaming up all different ideas. I just want to make it all. So I thought I'd share a few pictures of what I've been making.</div><div><br></div><div>This is my third attempt at making a wedding hair band but I was worth it. I love it! I may do a tutorial for this one...<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgau0lr0sYEoRJ3knufVvh4Yi_XOHMX3Y30LLuY6vXessvQNXvQEq2Mvi3QUQ9Cemd7eY4w1ha5UKv5GjuujPYEFQqataYUHcLg35iTdJPwXCUR4a6JdyLRWyB9_VZo8_JhiXjhAK8KgjA/s640/blogger-image--1502855587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgau0lr0sYEoRJ3knufVvh4Yi_XOHMX3Y30LLuY6vXessvQNXvQEq2Mvi3QUQ9Cemd7eY4w1ha5UKv5GjuujPYEFQqataYUHcLg35iTdJPwXCUR4a6JdyLRWyB9_VZo8_JhiXjhAK8KgjA/s640/blogger-image--1502855587.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>Next I've been busy making pressies. I love this rustic simple packaging and it was super easy to do.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjcYi3GAPUGn3_C62_2nubOWhraT27nfl97XSd9sls1omv_oJnVEnMkFdezPwJguNfxcd4GHy-3vBDFO-ClsPyl5rFF2O223wm_o92voyumzIahnQpL3wMQKOnx71Ue0dIi8kiHeSiTk/s640/blogger-image-1403243673.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjcYi3GAPUGn3_C62_2nubOWhraT27nfl97XSd9sls1omv_oJnVEnMkFdezPwJguNfxcd4GHy-3vBDFO-ClsPyl5rFF2O223wm_o92voyumzIahnQpL3wMQKOnx71Ue0dIi8kiHeSiTk/s640/blogger-image-1403243673.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div>I also bought some pretty flowers to make my bouquet. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmVGkGsj6SewRGphrRzkUVS4_0D9lcMuJZ_oCw5eH3X8WV1G4sruIPYyttNNqzK_7nBDgBoZpPbW98Pl0cGqKzftIQYJPZhF92f_X_2KfLg_kcbSUxIguGVJYf9Y_PP3kHlTvjMDamFk/s640/blogger-image-779102536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzmVGkGsj6SewRGphrRzkUVS4_0D9lcMuJZ_oCw5eH3X8WV1G4sruIPYyttNNqzK_7nBDgBoZpPbW98Pl0cGqKzftIQYJPZhF92f_X_2KfLg_kcbSUxIguGVJYf9Y_PP3kHlTvjMDamFk/s640/blogger-image-779102536.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Finally flower girl accessories. Simple to make but oh so pretty.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieopupWkWwJsgf9pUc7VMhRMt0sgYoMp5ztueIXxKFMA0AR4ueAodrA1VWkNySXIpIl9q9-6KAWLdE5sa_wW2lQYaKOHw7kutwYw6OrlIBc3Fge86yRR2DzkEf9WJB7qDm9AgSbbQxIhA/s640/blogger-image--1401502859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieopupWkWwJsgf9pUc7VMhRMt0sgYoMp5ztueIXxKFMA0AR4ueAodrA1VWkNySXIpIl9q9-6KAWLdE5sa_wW2lQYaKOHw7kutwYw6OrlIBc3Fge86yRR2DzkEf9WJB7qDm9AgSbbQxIhA/s640/blogger-image--1401502859.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today it's favours!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xx</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-52115949181498906382015-04-04T15:08:00.001-07:002015-04-04T15:08:13.136-07:00Aztec nails ❤️<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9mYr5fgCT8bPYS6VJTfuXbuN9r68-IF67XF2xwIgYHgp8MBDzCxkhpAroW9L7_uNWT1B6eSHTFV_lQXxQy7qvdOdpTyE_RZbCdkQKV5hhMN_TzGONETCm7BtjBxy90w9slSobpK7q8Q/s640/blogger-image-1674088455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit9mYr5fgCT8bPYS6VJTfuXbuN9r68-IF67XF2xwIgYHgp8MBDzCxkhpAroW9L7_uNWT1B6eSHTFV_lQXxQy7qvdOdpTyE_RZbCdkQKV5hhMN_TzGONETCm7BtjBxy90w9slSobpK7q8Q/s640/blogger-image-1674088455.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw61DybhsrtC3YuVvxIBJvUBo56dJh4ZPBjwxG-uyhyphenhyphenbQskiBKGlwcCwx2f72uLDgjS2JrUMiqLFN7Qi6uK2JdzN12rkZzNjyaRpoh6nP2r3MhmT2LaCralizLWX3H-5r0_WwArynsAMs/s640/blogger-image-629004057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw61DybhsrtC3YuVvxIBJvUBo56dJh4ZPBjwxG-uyhyphenhyphenbQskiBKGlwcCwx2f72uLDgjS2JrUMiqLFN7Qi6uK2JdzN12rkZzNjyaRpoh6nP2r3MhmT2LaCralizLWX3H-5r0_WwArynsAMs/s640/blogger-image-629004057.jpg"></a></div>Wanted to share my new nails. Love these Aztec nails my friend did for me. Super bright and fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Easter xx</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-30221043968202975882015-04-03T01:26:00.001-07:002015-04-03T01:26:41.890-07:00Anthropologie inspired mouse in a match box house<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBG63B3gIPm-MAJv4S36EbreN87vd67QGjzrMM_wSl6iLlXbg5eCVV91W-p1GRpHuY9MDjqo3qLY_nHjYTfPmB-kQsux8t98L7uJUNpjnz7nkZFaEqcnXoed8hZDdNjlUNPtnww8vB4k/s640/blogger-image--1581905423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBG63B3gIPm-MAJv4S36EbreN87vd67QGjzrMM_wSl6iLlXbg5eCVV91W-p1GRpHuY9MDjqo3qLY_nHjYTfPmB-kQsux8t98L7uJUNpjnz7nkZFaEqcnXoed8hZDdNjlUNPtnww8vB4k/s640/blogger-image--1581905423.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I spent an afternoon creating this super cute mouse in a teeny match box house - time well spent. I was inspired by this gorgeous mouse from anthropologie.<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;">http://us.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/home-plushtoys/27405034.jsp#/</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCSlgFlfCshjyC_MfnQqkK9tm60ghYivgTxkZaeHk0fGbhEr0DiC_XAZ-yqpKSKm3HMsXwavrPK7ajguyAsR7IBhl63yxYIHIGZuLVhuMLXXsEl7Y0m0Y1xuG-EWHOyDKoJ0l_nqzgg0/s640/blogger-image--750075666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCSlgFlfCshjyC_MfnQqkK9tm60ghYivgTxkZaeHk0fGbhEr0DiC_XAZ-yqpKSKm3HMsXwavrPK7ajguyAsR7IBhl63yxYIHIGZuLVhuMLXXsEl7Y0m0Y1xuG-EWHOyDKoJ0l_nqzgg0/s640/blogger-image--750075666.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So cute, so I thought I'd create my own version with bits and bobs I found in my shed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Supplies needed - card to create a stencil, white fabric, white and pink felt, pink ribbon, white and black cotton, pink and white embroidery thread and sewing needles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWiKZCYvgaXdzKUkWOuZ4BpGDQeJ3vxCwnF-W5NI_pbJ7xuKbqn1lN0TuIQ8q2qOItqfa_ZHeKX6QUbujkWf1NDuSH7Unq6ho1dsgq2w_j08Vp80eE7JLDfmxpD3_zD_NvFM31Uu5cuL0/s640/blogger-image-1593705859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWiKZCYvgaXdzKUkWOuZ4BpGDQeJ3vxCwnF-W5NI_pbJ7xuKbqn1lN0TuIQ8q2qOItqfa_ZHeKX6QUbujkWf1NDuSH7Unq6ho1dsgq2w_j08Vp80eE7JLDfmxpD3_zD_NvFM31Uu5cuL0/s640/blogger-image-1593705859.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZVVKUyNBd12IUTJIz5BlW9EHyQBg-NBoq-P82r05WCxFt6qwZPRDb3iP_ZIbTbJ5ImP_RM-ZU7XVCubZ13ySDjZsDojUmXDRJwzgko0pdbryVny-6vMOlwIXKhhNQgNT28CLNk236zI/s640/blogger-image-1251770315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoZVVKUyNBd12IUTJIz5BlW9EHyQBg-NBoq-P82r05WCxFt6qwZPRDb3iP_ZIbTbJ5ImP_RM-ZU7XVCubZ13ySDjZsDojUmXDRJwzgko0pdbryVny-6vMOlwIXKhhNQgNT28CLNk236zI/s640/blogger-image-1251770315.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I created a stencil from card. Cut out the main body of the mouse from the white fabric, then embroidered on a nose, eyes and mouth - too cute! I then created arms, legs and ears from the felt. I used white embroidery thread to embellish these. I also cut some pink ribbon for a tail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQveqvBMSMCVp0bciQ7sFJUEQgvU-x3ijOEOYLYABG3qlQVzbaB0yrQdB-qkMneHecFcYc47HxackCw0H_ilMPc1Xh87cfhX_gU8N8DMbXY_5Y-8Pp-lFPGlyDYx8Gb6Y6i6N-DUTh9PM/s640/blogger-image-1301532759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQveqvBMSMCVp0bciQ7sFJUEQgvU-x3ijOEOYLYABG3qlQVzbaB0yrQdB-qkMneHecFcYc47HxackCw0H_ilMPc1Xh87cfhX_gU8N8DMbXY_5Y-8Pp-lFPGlyDYx8Gb6Y6i6N-DUTh9PM/s640/blogger-image-1301532759.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I put the main body parts right sides together leaving space at the bottom to turn out. Then stuffed and stitched closed. I then stitched on my ears, arms, legs and tail. She looked a little indecent - so I made a pretty skirt and of course a humble abode.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcngEC7JpaTKKkzDQSK1XIqXIafcJH8uzuX7lIuhR0APr4rI3K8uj3h9IZpEwh7KTIz-g3_b2sBFVzhXwbaV13HCIo1UFNXxU-sEbwMlEuktsoCs6NWKjctssHaEhbWna5UjJGAyOrjSk/s640/blogger-image-2043475256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcngEC7JpaTKKkzDQSK1XIqXIafcJH8uzuX7lIuhR0APr4rI3K8uj3h9IZpEwh7KTIz-g3_b2sBFVzhXwbaV13HCIo1UFNXxU-sEbwMlEuktsoCs6NWKjctssHaEhbWna5UjJGAyOrjSk/s640/blogger-image-2043475256.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBv_pMkwDoRR1p_S85mYE53PQRskXOgSrfZTdM0S6XicE4ovjeXA01nvDQiJTSckz5UcxsGtkjlQhLvva22EhvuXQ5gIcbKK37HWf03yUKJiVUd-2HMhnAg2WmQ7PW6QLv8oVRvXr14-Q/s640/blogger-image-1901191730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBv_pMkwDoRR1p_S85mYE53PQRskXOgSrfZTdM0S6XicE4ovjeXA01nvDQiJTSckz5UcxsGtkjlQhLvva22EhvuXQ5gIcbKK37HWf03yUKJiVUd-2HMhnAg2WmQ7PW6QLv8oVRvXr14-Q/s640/blogger-image-1901191730.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgSCL9mqYgSlCDQi0xmc-WeiLA_i74KWyhXI6CljjrxFxH7jCfwOKSMAzHiq8Xa-p9e-QHZ7gfWbnNoAu2Wg5xnxxFVMOwkXHhm3ZlBhK-qsXWNcHT7gMdQK5DR7bKSKp2C-c2Mqks08/s640/blogger-image-1528218439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgSCL9mqYgSlCDQi0xmc-WeiLA_i74KWyhXI6CljjrxFxH7jCfwOKSMAzHiq8Xa-p9e-QHZ7gfWbnNoAu2Wg5xnxxFVMOwkXHhm3ZlBhK-qsXWNcHT7gMdQK5DR7bKSKp2C-c2Mqks08/s640/blogger-image-1528218439.jpg"></a></div>I used fabric scraps to create a mattress, pillow and blanket. The house is a slightly larger match box covered in pretty paper and silver glitter down the sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is going to be a pressie for my niece, I hope she loves her as much as I do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xx</div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-92111930813399349112015-02-20T01:39:00.001-08:002015-02-20T01:39:46.610-08:00Floral necklaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEOH9AnabSw3N4qTd4kjQd1Zv1_FW-wymA8LBcdDMGCYc1MYU2Hs7ZRdObM_hkBKSNxu2TozF7yORkPw81gUCwvhqY4F9rKPEISiEaZegU86uCPdH95vBJL0yk3u4FTH2rqdIoz8eVZw/s640/blogger-image-243464267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEOH9AnabSw3N4qTd4kjQd1Zv1_FW-wymA8LBcdDMGCYc1MYU2Hs7ZRdObM_hkBKSNxu2TozF7yORkPw81gUCwvhqY4F9rKPEISiEaZegU86uCPdH95vBJL0yk3u4FTH2rqdIoz8eVZw/s640/blogger-image-243464267.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have had the idea for these for a while and finally got around to making one an hour before I was going to the cinema. I already had the flowers cut and ready to stitch. I'm seriously addicted to breaking bad at the moment, so I am cutting flowers as I'm watching! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGUWLIL1nLXH3Ih-_v88t2Ux-i-3_oWFSwnlJnDBPRKS3W-HdJEgUeMfyQE70M33NPafwuWH2acBPA29t6EyJcZwQdz3a1TT4tDejzxHwhZ3Sp5hj_TqgEsn1amHlNxCD-Yoj4kiu08I/s640/blogger-image--383907801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEGUWLIL1nLXH3Ih-_v88t2Ux-i-3_oWFSwnlJnDBPRKS3W-HdJEgUeMfyQE70M33NPafwuWH2acBPA29t6EyJcZwQdz3a1TT4tDejzxHwhZ3Sp5hj_TqgEsn1amHlNxCD-Yoj4kiu08I/s640/blogger-image--383907801.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7L5NIctOtzHowaa5Fe6Q72YuSEZP-dXGC7E_vMShUr8BE6qa5ioy9lfYuImVGAcXCh-GhU2h4if-Y3gWeOSrl_tJ8Tt__47KLDZP9Qs8y8QyWfEFVtTAd2n6W-90BZijjUwG7WCdZHew/s640/blogger-image--772559306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7L5NIctOtzHowaa5Fe6Q72YuSEZP-dXGC7E_vMShUr8BE6qa5ioy9lfYuImVGAcXCh-GhU2h4if-Y3gWeOSrl_tJ8Tt__47KLDZP9Qs8y8QyWfEFVtTAd2n6W-90BZijjUwG7WCdZHew/s640/blogger-image--772559306.jpg"></a></div></div>Then I add pretty detailed stitching in my little sewing <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">shed. I sometimes love the back of my work as much as the front.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGL8JJyK6wrWPZrdfnER9xWm_rLLlYTGQlBtYF1iupL_cmBeuAUbsXYe59Z4Ii7TaOpJhCmPsG48Pv1H43vZyBAFRT0CC6_9mXREXUsHQJ2qHRNrFvZ0KpKKwi7Ibx_OloPveSUArKkCI/s640/blogger-image-776307221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGL8JJyK6wrWPZrdfnER9xWm_rLLlYTGQlBtYF1iupL_cmBeuAUbsXYe59Z4Ii7TaOpJhCmPsG48Pv1H43vZyBAFRT0CC6_9mXREXUsHQJ2qHRNrFvZ0KpKKwi7Ibx_OloPveSUArKkCI/s640/blogger-image-776307221.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_XX0xjpKD3JD-XYNLIkqSRM3oiKp0CHjGokMxz297GaMZelNvHc6ayN_J3QZNw5HJXLS8FdCroCWRIR_ZFTIuYD1fOeWqZUaru7TruX3T3g-CTunLahzqULg4IT8h0g1hklLTDDzVAs/s640/blogger-image-918979273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_XX0xjpKD3JD-XYNLIkqSRM3oiKp0CHjGokMxz297GaMZelNvHc6ayN_J3QZNw5HJXLS8FdCroCWRIR_ZFTIuYD1fOeWqZUaru7TruX3T3g-CTunLahzqULg4IT8h0g1hklLTDDzVAs/s640/blogger-image-918979273.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEegvOOaoDW0uaWMaYsnJ9K1IL-PMnJD_SKTiDaTwjvtAhmr963TGJpqpWDBEnuA0B3tuEhc_AbXE-RrkEB_3ko_AlZU5zNEnKTCkIIZwRh87dCa0626LLTwhJetHMGD4uU1E5ySHwMEw/s640/blogger-image--1876215728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEegvOOaoDW0uaWMaYsnJ9K1IL-PMnJD_SKTiDaTwjvtAhmr963TGJpqpWDBEnuA0B3tuEhc_AbXE-RrkEB_3ko_AlZU5zNEnKTCkIIZwRh87dCa0626LLTwhJetHMGD4uU1E5ySHwMEw/s640/blogger-image--1876215728.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I absolutely love these necklaces! I'm so excited how well they have turned out and plan to make lots more for this lovely fair in March.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtenDe3s0Qgu8BWHvps2Nc4fEYqQBfh4w3fq7gq3vHbXOvuG8hll_AJyb8VfOya3X3K83XtgUvCkqD6rxD6QKs_fL1V6jvc2CVIW5KJSOcpOpGO6kkDtSh04Q9PoMQ6-YbxqyfJlNrejQ/s640/blogger-image-1596995156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtenDe3s0Qgu8BWHvps2Nc4fEYqQBfh4w3fq7gq3vHbXOvuG8hll_AJyb8VfOya3X3K83XtgUvCkqD6rxD6QKs_fL1V6jvc2CVIW5KJSOcpOpGO6kkDtSh04Q9PoMQ6-YbxqyfJlNrejQ/s640/blogger-image-1596995156.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll also be making more this afternoon to put into my etsy shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSepSTsh0-05IARPEK9jGcAAg2Wn0LFt2fj67KIVqVqzVXoYavXIUwrZ1sCsZxtMzc1uxTiuBWubSSv7cqEqH6tesABJShByaiDrWASvt5BvFf16aUal4EhZCuOAVnGYjKbKMz-CNI-pU/s640/blogger-image--2091028365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSepSTsh0-05IARPEK9jGcAAg2Wn0LFt2fj67KIVqVqzVXoYavXIUwrZ1sCsZxtMzc1uxTiuBWubSSv7cqEqH6tesABJShByaiDrWASvt5BvFf16aUal4EhZCuOAVnGYjKbKMz-CNI-pU/s640/blogger-image--2091028365.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a lovely day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky x</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-15046959413212318002015-02-17T00:29:00.001-08:002015-02-17T00:29:22.888-08:00Pretty wall flag<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cSL9qyXGW4gR4RbdOwzPC68v_wnn_WBXeEk6Lfx4lpnVF7TRQ52SAhlG3JFboSbQUkPLwWRI3zbbnZk-X6W1VrcRm29UL5_muKm-fGMZv7y8rUbwsrQrr9u_bHlBFcVyOyKesRn8gP4/s640/blogger-image--1109478072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5cSL9qyXGW4gR4RbdOwzPC68v_wnn_WBXeEk6Lfx4lpnVF7TRQ52SAhlG3JFboSbQUkPLwWRI3zbbnZk-X6W1VrcRm29UL5_muKm-fGMZv7y8rUbwsrQrr9u_bHlBFcVyOyKesRn8gP4/s640/blogger-image--1109478072.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On a long walk with Bets yesterday I noticed how many sticks and branches were on the floor and I thought I just need to make something with these. So after wrestling Betty for them I managed to get a few home and had the idea of making wall flags. I normally create hoops, but I thought if these turn out well it'd be great, a bit different and free! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvMQFIsjdSstVNQ_5Gp6WFG6LWgxvN9e_ZkwmTMdQVRI9U3ipFSN9RHdpHW0ZORUjycZL-E6zaJ-7gAnrNh-OdAu8alDYX8jcZFpTpbg8vaONfxIuyJjkdMeZ5AAOrwDy70h6nt8f380/s640/blogger-image--1145909865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvMQFIsjdSstVNQ_5Gp6WFG6LWgxvN9e_ZkwmTMdQVRI9U3ipFSN9RHdpHW0ZORUjycZL-E6zaJ-7gAnrNh-OdAu8alDYX8jcZFpTpbg8vaONfxIuyJjkdMeZ5AAOrwDy70h6nt8f380/s640/blogger-image--1145909865.jpg"></a>,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I created a template and choose my material. This is a gorgeous duvet cover from a charity shop for £1.50. I love lookng for fabric in charity shops, you can find such gorgeous fabric and heaps of it for not very much at all. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSHi33BZqqMOyH1qqMbmYdzKLzzz1y1dhnm_-AZN6-CsWK3SJZhsrLCJ2tAiGZuofATl4XBs6qCEk_nVJfjTEdkzKio-gVbRQIUGf-XEb0fkI4SjG-XulICIZ_e65zbLOUUiMrocTF_Q/s640/blogger-image-1942198526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSHi33BZqqMOyH1qqMbmYdzKLzzz1y1dhnm_-AZN6-CsWK3SJZhsrLCJ2tAiGZuofATl4XBs6qCEk_nVJfjTEdkzKio-gVbRQIUGf-XEb0fkI4SjG-XulICIZ_e65zbLOUUiMrocTF_Q/s640/blogger-image-1942198526.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsQCdrEWpmKdqBFqPs3M0Yuob43cMCAy-fMzejPL9kVcJHH6cKadmvO0vfKyU1QfoXwzZEZ1aEn94tBmXEOAFwV2sMf26WABlGOlHoBK7MTIyJV5zKEeCYc525UHl71G3PrkzTAFzJSU/s640/blogger-image--1918187201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsQCdrEWpmKdqBFqPs3M0Yuob43cMCAy-fMzejPL9kVcJHH6cKadmvO0vfKyU1QfoXwzZEZ1aEn94tBmXEOAFwV2sMf26WABlGOlHoBK7MTIyJV5zKEeCYc525UHl71G3PrkzTAFzJSU/s640/blogger-image--1918187201.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After choosing my fabric I cut out the first thing that came to my mnd, my little owl and used my stamps to stamp dream big. I used my machine to free embroider it all in place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wVYmg3XKz4cU8LKrssYlBcaTVXWlgArC8zNRI_OOXqne6oWLHvQcGPOGU1T3a3O5HsEgIqedsRwjumZYA3-VVP8NWURdXJSNWWvi-sg7A8HUEV0Vya4IAJlO8iRKXqsaVB0r6zdRvTw/s640/blogger-image--1878124408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wVYmg3XKz4cU8LKrssYlBcaTVXWlgArC8zNRI_OOXqne6oWLHvQcGPOGU1T3a3O5HsEgIqedsRwjumZYA3-VVP8NWURdXJSNWWvi-sg7A8HUEV0Vya4IAJlO8iRKXqsaVB0r6zdRvTw/s640/blogger-image--1878124408.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMv9M2h5Y1WDWMH3Qz3Uf76YZPJdxzYapqZi9v3jmuHuN4PibotSNgaMNj5jgoiXhZxOdUBiOYeHiqSR6m3oBNAmVSe3OJSd6aOGzO2eII6CKi3Pg1LoDUtndM630asc5c23PK61bJG4/s640/blogger-image--1842192822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMv9M2h5Y1WDWMH3Qz3Uf76YZPJdxzYapqZi9v3jmuHuN4PibotSNgaMNj5jgoiXhZxOdUBiOYeHiqSR6m3oBNAmVSe3OJSd6aOGzO2eII6CKi3Pg1LoDUtndM630asc5c23PK61bJG4/s640/blogger-image--1842192822.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I put the right sides together, stitched closed and turned the right way. I then used a top stitch, attached trim and ribbon for inserting the stick. I finished with pink bakers twine for hanging.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm really pleased with how it turned out and plan to make more! Lots more. I want to make a super bright retro fox next time. I'm not sure what a retro fox is but I need to find out....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Would love to see if anybody else out there likes it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky x</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-31354600261637219362015-02-01T00:49:00.001-08:002015-02-01T00:49:10.108-08:00Pom pom flowers DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ-0o0FLfuicKfobGXjeO63cBj1KWEspUFPA267FDUAUI4YHpxMPh1iFqatT5JFUvQiDjRo3pqLbvR_0DPs2g6GANbunz6FwvGR_YufSZYauJavxD4X7AKLiB-EJMimL45-y_QMEX1MU/s640/blogger-image-910944843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQ-0o0FLfuicKfobGXjeO63cBj1KWEspUFPA267FDUAUI4YHpxMPh1iFqatT5JFUvQiDjRo3pqLbvR_0DPs2g6GANbunz6FwvGR_YufSZYauJavxD4X7AKLiB-EJMimL45-y_QMEX1MU/s640/blogger-image-910944843.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I recently purchased some pom pom makers - wild I know! They are so easy to use and you can make a pom pom so quickly. They are amazing and I love them, so I have been going a bit pom pom crazy and have made tons of poms poms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLH4Xh9tSTYnqBGl9ikMp_kyHlA61TNXK3ukRmZhaKtaWiLE6VeMNVYKJdBq6dI9XGTLJwWbKeaTTxB6-chLEPa2J_D3dFATYgrJsKSU0t3Jox6L6f581Qrs-_XDFfLCGfmSqmH8GBvfk/s640/blogger-image--316324285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLH4Xh9tSTYnqBGl9ikMp_kyHlA61TNXK3ukRmZhaKtaWiLE6VeMNVYKJdBq6dI9XGTLJwWbKeaTTxB6-chLEPa2J_D3dFATYgrJsKSU0t3Jox6L6f581Qrs-_XDFfLCGfmSqmH8GBvfk/s640/blogger-image--316324285.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Which led me to the question what do I do with all these pom poms?... Pom pom flowers of course! So I thought I'd share in case their are any fellow pom pom lovers out there. Really easy to make and I think they look pretty yet quirky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfUSOcrJ804kvfqUhxzcMUE7We8dymsrMl6rwPkY9GDQEMKKeNKOsRQxcbzRBGCO4hIvZNGtpXywygi6dIsg-7qmxJVlbtxJJSqZCnelJtd0z7zypd78bZx6HGW8DyaYpmNUIXutnUAI/s640/blogger-image-99836481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGfUSOcrJ804kvfqUhxzcMUE7We8dymsrMl6rwPkY9GDQEMKKeNKOsRQxcbzRBGCO4hIvZNGtpXywygi6dIsg-7qmxJVlbtxJJSqZCnelJtd0z7zypd78bZx6HGW8DyaYpmNUIXutnUAI/s640/blogger-image-99836481.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Supplies - three twigs, strong glue and three pom poms, whichever size you'd prefer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZAtoSoDpr4nzacUDqb2d5E3TavH27bDJoRjLstXlmjklBLeEqDVJ92ZVeLVyobfK8_JpEca8m3i8CAzMI_lgQQZDfpRIzLWgzp4RLoXiCQO8Js3lMGsySgJNd3kVpOI_yCfXiB_j-1g/s640/blogger-image-1922209881.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZAtoSoDpr4nzacUDqb2d5E3TavH27bDJoRjLstXlmjklBLeEqDVJ92ZVeLVyobfK8_JpEca8m3i8CAzMI_lgQQZDfpRIzLWgzp4RLoXiCQO8Js3lMGsySgJNd3kVpOI_yCfXiB_j-1g/s640/blogger-image-1922209881.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Steps - Glue the pom poms onto the sticks. Viola!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RB5rJaLmhwReJC-kofzclG7j3EaCKZ5w7fCbRJ0EQOqzTF3KqenEBAW3ynTh5WR2M-XQ0gN0jVD4x9f6HaSWSsn6Hfkm2Zhaw0AQ2_oVAAB2ry0qJPpcnLaFYCGguIdom8N2xUA5FiY/s640/blogger-image--208423637.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_RB5rJaLmhwReJC-kofzclG7j3EaCKZ5w7fCbRJ0EQOqzTF3KqenEBAW3ynTh5WR2M-XQ0gN0jVD4x9f6HaSWSsn6Hfkm2Zhaw0AQ2_oVAAB2ry0qJPpcnLaFYCGguIdom8N2xUA5FiY/s640/blogger-image--208423637.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I think they look lovely and would also look great tied to a little gift.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Let me know if you give them a go or have any other fab pom pom crafts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-1300787188073802892015-01-10T14:37:00.001-08:002015-01-10T14:37:04.243-08:00Cranberry, pistachio and white chocolate biscuits<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlstj4CSEEoZGIdREEu4byKZvRjWf_j5GBzuHMhwXSvpVIywYX2F227ZmZIoNZC2tZJOvaCbUq1hdGUf3t_RONw1LnVLrt3yzYagpKPdgvvbbf2j5pFXZh7tkhGRImWxTNOuWuXJ5PS8/s640/blogger-image--141191705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlstj4CSEEoZGIdREEu4byKZvRjWf_j5GBzuHMhwXSvpVIywYX2F227ZmZIoNZC2tZJOvaCbUq1hdGUf3t_RONw1LnVLrt3yzYagpKPdgvvbbf2j5pFXZh7tkhGRImWxTNOuWuXJ5PS8/s640/blogger-image--141191705.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These biscuits are delicious. You don't have to add the white chocolate, they taste lovely without, but I fancied a little extra treat. They are super easy to make and pretty quick aswell.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ingredients </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">85g sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">175g butter, softened</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">225g plain flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">75g chopped pistacio</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">75g chopped dried cranberries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">75g white chocolate</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-qjpVOqN3BPDFrtM9uWdFpCpcjFD4992gAqXzcdX85ORpacy0thtb7skVFY9gQTfdO2w5Hrg1xvmcCOHxahO0SWp82KVf-6FuCShIqsn53AiXm-lYCOYdLv7y3OnY9RcXiXIDe2tD_A/s640/blogger-image--177375584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-qjpVOqN3BPDFrtM9uWdFpCpcjFD4992gAqXzcdX85ORpacy0thtb7skVFY9gQTfdO2w5Hrg1xvmcCOHxahO0SWp82KVf-6FuCShIqsn53AiXm-lYCOYdLv7y3OnY9RcXiXIDe2tD_A/s640/blogger-image--177375584.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Mix together the softened butter, sugar and vanilla extract.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Add the sifted flour and mix.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKVoRNqip7yr_QjPmTaCihVmWWiIC7T5_3_DHl8mSDoZTnItvKZKySFpQucV1sCOxsOX0lhgu02MkhJz1h1d8l-WxI5xSOB8ci5hHtdlPwK0z8KmZk9WHF8SJf2PYrzT6MKWsoQ3BhmU/s640/blogger-image-2130554446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKVoRNqip7yr_QjPmTaCihVmWWiIC7T5_3_DHl8mSDoZTnItvKZKySFpQucV1sCOxsOX0lhgu02MkhJz1h1d8l-WxI5xSOB8ci5hHtdlPwK0z8KmZk9WHF8SJf2PYrzT6MKWsoQ3BhmU/s640/blogger-image-2130554446.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Add the chopped fruit and nuts. Use your hands to give it a good mix and bring the mix together into a big dough ball.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Wrap in cling film and leave to chill in the fridge for an hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Unwrap and form into a log shape, cut into approx 1cm thick rounds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkr73CcuPKJoVeFGQ6YE2QkhZLB022Hg2Ah-1rD-bjJERpMlaaZpXfOKnCl7QOe4j9s4uKQVuBqBkUYuMcXlT88tLS2HOWfyua3yBMNI5sbXjLSXDAriYYyI3zBy3Z3N_rpIDMiSbGeo/s640/blogger-image-1291197577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHkr73CcuPKJoVeFGQ6YE2QkhZLB022Hg2Ah-1rD-bjJERpMlaaZpXfOKnCl7QOe4j9s4uKQVuBqBkUYuMcXlT88tLS2HOWfyua3yBMNI5sbXjLSXDAriYYyI3zBy3Z3N_rpIDMiSbGeo/s640/blogger-image-1291197577.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6. Place on baking paper onto a baking tray.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">7. Bake in an oven for 12-15 minutes, 160 fan oven.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmf-FPX7svEAMC50kpIYN1Yg7bDR9QPpVIn_mF0X0uaqvk5PfMnfWF3byLicW_bvzFYjPT3GfaPISXSdQbuK_AAUkMWRecyW36OUHoct7s820WErLOeXzJ0NgHkLdJEf88WYotz1YxT0U/s640/blogger-image-422208525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmf-FPX7svEAMC50kpIYN1Yg7bDR9QPpVIn_mF0X0uaqvk5PfMnfWF3byLicW_bvzFYjPT3GfaPISXSdQbuK_AAUkMWRecyW36OUHoct7s820WErLOeXzJ0NgHkLdJEf88WYotz1YxT0U/s640/blogger-image-422208525.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">8. Take biscuits out and leave to cool. Place broken white chocolate in the microwave for 40 seconds and stir well. Drizzle onto biscuits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ANd7fTI0XrQFD9YuEWiYgxU2hX3UMqYh8PjXzCotygjSs36xuiS8uXmwH_xuzP4OX1yc8qhE9BYB911enzefSHq2XbYHtmT6a07U7HkRbrr17fsfm9xWqDWbTw6RJ78jA4-g8FIznH0/s640/blogger-image--982424062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ANd7fTI0XrQFD9YuEWiYgxU2hX3UMqYh8PjXzCotygjSs36xuiS8uXmwH_xuzP4OX1yc8qhE9BYB911enzefSHq2XbYHtmT6a07U7HkRbrr17fsfm9xWqDWbTw6RJ78jA4-g8FIznH0/s640/blogger-image--982424062.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Enjoy your delicious biscuits.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky x</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-47282735579590772442014-11-16T01:46:00.001-08:002014-11-16T01:48:26.972-08:00Wodd burning DIY - Cheese Board<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1so1ygx6hbhMXMBBv6LCvKF3N8PWmw2SrSlgj5grpsIarfVAumboEwE68LUpTu58I1UMlGs3s4eQGTu40pXWTaZb-xcD9SV8FgC3_MSNNw4NLzO7jEawNYBqU-XBsszKQIMdZFei5TwM/s640/blogger-image--494606345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1so1ygx6hbhMXMBBv6LCvKF3N8PWmw2SrSlgj5grpsIarfVAumboEwE68LUpTu58I1UMlGs3s4eQGTu40pXWTaZb-xcD9SV8FgC3_MSNNw4NLzO7jEawNYBqU-XBsszKQIMdZFei5TwM/s640/blogger-image--494606345.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I've had this plain cheese board for a little while now (I actually bought it at the carboot in the summer for 50p!) and I just thought it needed livening up, so I fetched my wood burner! I love this tool and every time I use it I wonder why I haven't used it more often. So I spent some of my Saturday evening burning into a chopping board - wild - I loved it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Supplies needed -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chopping board (just need to repeat my 50p bargain complete with funky chopping cheese knife chopper)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Burning tool, which are actually really inexpensive and the great thing is they don't run out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Bt0VIeHFh0tJK4fqqzyHieJ8CHWJQTYNSSoit2PD8275SUcwFhFd0kDDEAidutdvK6zfCmkMuPx8nCU8eUzUsqWhrR4cbtVIAsg434_1DsTUG_8RAFOOCiq1P18E6Yn3Cc1PVdZ9NA8/s640/blogger-image-948026022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Bt0VIeHFh0tJK4fqqzyHieJ8CHWJQTYNSSoit2PD8275SUcwFhFd0kDDEAidutdvK6zfCmkMuPx8nCU8eUzUsqWhrR4cbtVIAsg434_1DsTUG_8RAFOOCiq1P18E6Yn3Cc1PVdZ9NA8/s640/blogger-image-948026022.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wanted a really simple design and I'm still learning how to use it and be precise so I decided hearts and spots. I used a punched heart as a template and drew around it with a pencil. I couldn't find any pencils in the house so I had to use Matts jumbo building one - which I actually love!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwz3cRCr7HFM-IG1lIA1z30HpFPbxhD7951HLe5WHj0EqZD0ftFWksr4yuJbwxQ3LHplbCPb-FXPAK87tKEchQBCEEB_H8P7ZCgl7zSFUsNOoAsH8eeBfrlghNkm3Td-BlgCp9ylocRUw/s640/blogger-image-511207614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwz3cRCr7HFM-IG1lIA1z30HpFPbxhD7951HLe5WHj0EqZD0ftFWksr4yuJbwxQ3LHplbCPb-FXPAK87tKEchQBCEEB_H8P7ZCgl7zSFUsNOoAsH8eeBfrlghNkm3Td-BlgCp9ylocRUw/s640/blogger-image-511207614.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used the stencil nib to burn over the pencil lines - you need to be so careful with these tools because they are mega hot! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktPsknJj-o2FJjOzFP0YTSE0ZuTYD2Qe98Gu4_NlxJhEPsPpyO1Dgb57MdbSEhO598AmT8ObQum7-7P2-mRq2RqduiuggZgKg8mED_HI4LurZvRY7Z4vTUdyQFR2guJUmupwkaMVg2No/s640/blogger-image--1041829173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktPsknJj-o2FJjOzFP0YTSE0ZuTYD2Qe98Gu4_NlxJhEPsPpyO1Dgb57MdbSEhO598AmT8ObQum7-7P2-mRq2RqduiuggZgKg8mED_HI4LurZvRY7Z4vTUdyQFR2guJUmupwkaMVg2No/s640/blogger-image--1041829173.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then I turned it off waited for it to cool completely (remember mega hot!) then changed the nib to a groove tip for burning into the hearts. I went over the lines a bit (which I was annoyed about) but I'm just going to say it gives it a more home made rustic look....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimraWym2YaB29MOX1P2EbObZeG9bkUGGOzh7kSmj2hebSohbPm70kGUTQ96IO7vt9oJWciZIEkOYSSMvPj1cdNgm_hnORVR4DZLUW8KqwTv5rQB8dOKaqyj21yf8uDac2bB0CNj1Ru-Eg/s640/blogger-image-891740589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimraWym2YaB29MOX1P2EbObZeG9bkUGGOzh7kSmj2hebSohbPm70kGUTQ96IO7vt9oJWciZIEkOYSSMvPj1cdNgm_hnORVR4DZLUW8KqwTv5rQB8dOKaqyj21yf8uDac2bB0CNj1Ru-Eg/s640/blogger-image-891740589.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After that I changed the nib for a dotting one and dotted around the outside in between the hearts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyMbExU_mZKEBqve8piJ0VuVUGtEanP6mTNzQHEDsQ1mKiy1_ViTw3E6spnS6xjkMULMO3SAopqmaUFHtEPuxLwfsutQ9IsyfcI1ns3F6kI0PuUJ5j6207RAPbKL6X-1W8MscXJReLso/s640/blogger-image--348862965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyMbExU_mZKEBqve8piJ0VuVUGtEanP6mTNzQHEDsQ1mKiy1_ViTw3E6spnS6xjkMULMO3SAopqmaUFHtEPuxLwfsutQ9IsyfcI1ns3F6kI0PuUJ5j6207RAPbKL6X-1W8MscXJReLso/s640/blogger-image--348862965.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcxIXhrTKLY9uw-pKzWY8jsmf5YyBmzM_pvOqFal8cUDj6lXWxJqd1rt70XueuH3Llf4_8L13T2CE9vP1HFnbt3DIXa0G-mQX4UintTm373331P3xjAOHFLzYG_F6dVb8Fv8cHSNK4V8/s640/blogger-image-338068597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEcxIXhrTKLY9uw-pKzWY8jsmf5YyBmzM_pvOqFal8cUDj6lXWxJqd1rt70XueuH3Llf4_8L13T2CE9vP1HFnbt3DIXa0G-mQX4UintTm373331P3xjAOHFLzYG_F6dVb8Fv8cHSNK4V8/s640/blogger-image-338068597.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One prettied up chopping board all ready for cheese and wine. That was my Saturday night sorted. Think they'd also make fab pressies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks Becky xxx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-86760567581734664632014-11-08T15:04:00.001-08:002014-11-08T15:04:57.322-08:00Embroidered Canvas DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-QSicir0pm9AtqHOkCeoXFlvBM13WgveIQ60LEOVrJ63cimf0hhlw2cMvYj0whIPTgQDcw0Z4f4aKzSSjRnM3bIkheg3iEZ1osu7FsdPc-rCNHIcMZKe79OU4a5Rd0HD3MLwBHfZX_s/s640/blogger-image--575000083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-QSicir0pm9AtqHOkCeoXFlvBM13WgveIQ60LEOVrJ63cimf0hhlw2cMvYj0whIPTgQDcw0Z4f4aKzSSjRnM3bIkheg3iEZ1osu7FsdPc-rCNHIcMZKe79OU4a5Rd0HD3MLwBHfZX_s/s640/blogger-image--575000083.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I thought I'd share a canvas that I've spruced up a bit. I loved this canvas my mum bought for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhAYEwPiD56g0Q1A0sSg-1II5TmC4gZpLPhM5qvZhpxbXdfrenJcG9LqEv9Bn8A9M_0Td1OxaYAr2h4C_oZ88O51bRHN3CBfuTRc8Z8cs6490rlxX5619dG5g4CgBoHqR2U_ajcsVZNQ/s640/blogger-image--587436073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhAYEwPiD56g0Q1A0sSg-1II5TmC4gZpLPhM5qvZhpxbXdfrenJcG9LqEv9Bn8A9M_0Td1OxaYAr2h4C_oZ88O51bRHN3CBfuTRc8Z8cs6490rlxX5619dG5g4CgBoHqR2U_ajcsVZNQ/s640/blogger-image--587436073.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Although I felt it was a bit flat and I want to add a bit of colour. So I had the idea of embroidering into it to add a big of texture and colour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKXenEYzVTpxWRwsasx45TwGaG0lkhC8VMyLiNkc1M-CBhbPNFxJcAwWvKYD9Q6IUN96TU9v9a0g41TUnk-YMD_1ohQGQ-itcgzFUwjaimkZiGDXQ2ycsU4xq93LquJ-Mcx0kC4rmRQA/s640/blogger-image-29546415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKXenEYzVTpxWRwsasx45TwGaG0lkhC8VMyLiNkc1M-CBhbPNFxJcAwWvKYD9Q6IUN96TU9v9a0g41TUnk-YMD_1ohQGQ-itcgzFUwjaimkZiGDXQ2ycsU4xq93LquJ-Mcx0kC4rmRQA/s640/blogger-image-29546415.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTWqYNN07rS2ROtK0qQn36N0UZFsDkUlkIpnBqpBtPZ-6kFMgdkhKbdsJHqakiGMIZEQKnYDPJHQnjeRvom_r_F7cFk2iZ800Ank1VFtW-JvECd3nxZ5-4Whe3lrofcdc3tcwrkaRFEw/s640/blogger-image-33140206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTWqYNN07rS2ROtK0qQn36N0UZFsDkUlkIpnBqpBtPZ-6kFMgdkhKbdsJHqakiGMIZEQKnYDPJHQnjeRvom_r_F7cFk2iZ800Ank1VFtW-JvECd3nxZ5-4Whe3lrofcdc3tcwrkaRFEw/s640/blogger-image-33140206.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKMF21Z9IC_rcX7F0uGwK3P00_jIg554pfQ_58Gsao_xUTxEwIxZCBvzjocGy4jtweyon849dC9NZ-4r2fyNq40pZ8kcxWX8bPXZKMo8wNHeKPUQ3z8zQlOJvhaa_yG2QpreTlRG_DGA/s640/blogger-image--1807997275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKMF21Z9IC_rcX7F0uGwK3P00_jIg554pfQ_58Gsao_xUTxEwIxZCBvzjocGy4jtweyon849dC9NZ-4r2fyNq40pZ8kcxWX8bPXZKMo8wNHeKPUQ3z8zQlOJvhaa_yG2QpreTlRG_DGA/s640/blogger-image--1807997275.jpg"></a></div><br></div>All you need is an embroidery needle and few embroidery threads in your chosen colour. I just used a simple back stitch to embroider over the top of love and share and I outlined home. I then used a lovely sparkly Barry M polish to sparkle up home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16unOoihJILDZcJJU6BkO6F0Timu5zfqLyKB4K-suiKYxku1MrnWIQpT06UB0ulVNQluqo2ht_KSC90cXMQ2Mlu-M1lj7TThakh-aL79svgu57PEIU-Y0Qyvi7EcYG32-G6JS2VWIysc/s640/blogger-image-1620801185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj16unOoihJILDZcJJU6BkO6F0Timu5zfqLyKB4K-suiKYxku1MrnWIQpT06UB0ulVNQluqo2ht_KSC90cXMQ2Mlu-M1lj7TThakh-aL79svgu57PEIU-Y0Qyvi7EcYG32-G6JS2VWIysc/s640/blogger-image-1620801185.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhDRORvIV1OuYmOy_-Is-xF1rILw3rBxED2w6zl2o4OGhfKHkveZrlTk_b0k4dBWq55hWlSxyFycSrspyUCiABzVjWnpjBaEdKSvARZbRZBZ_xkY-M3HpVE5AyrKFxuNWhDYQgljQZYc/s640/blogger-image--625148764.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMhDRORvIV1OuYmOy_-Is-xF1rILw3rBxED2w6zl2o4OGhfKHkveZrlTk_b0k4dBWq55hWlSxyFycSrspyUCiABzVjWnpjBaEdKSvARZbRZBZ_xkY-M3HpVE5AyrKFxuNWhDYQgljQZYc/s640/blogger-image--625148764.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm really pleased with how it's turned out and it's an inexpensive way to personalise a cute canvas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky Xx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-28151214847646804252014-10-28T15:39:00.001-07:002014-10-28T15:39:54.500-07:00Aztec nail art<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8jxXifkk1MfGsCU2CFyCQrwAL-yejGNEeMfDKkRJcsEpgRkJl0PHvjcAUzU9Q3Fml-P9yb6zIGLJQk4WhRfAotnjBMzSIixkJ8QbQmJI5o-vjvPdpYNLS8AJ_sLseNAFa7P3ezjE4Vs/s640/blogger-image-1325468744.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8jxXifkk1MfGsCU2CFyCQrwAL-yejGNEeMfDKkRJcsEpgRkJl0PHvjcAUzU9Q3Fml-P9yb6zIGLJQk4WhRfAotnjBMzSIixkJ8QbQmJI5o-vjvPdpYNLS8AJ_sLseNAFa7P3ezjE4Vs/s640/blogger-image-1325468744.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love my Barry M nail art pen. I recently bought this pink polish (which is actually from pound land) it's such a lovely colour and it's really bright. I applied two coats then used my nail art pen to create an aztec design. Even though I need to get much better at painting my left hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QKe0Jailgh9wV8sqxb6pRpSUOU5qc7L4tCgdwPQro9Zp5wpk_eav_Yn_mShp3IMUBB-JBx0YEfXlKqD3BqQY1m3gfZIBIDB9btDcLvQZJhcQHzkviujdGl8XueDuwoEAhNEGhOVZoCQ/s640/blogger-image--1642375098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QKe0Jailgh9wV8sqxb6pRpSUOU5qc7L4tCgdwPQro9Zp5wpk_eav_Yn_mShp3IMUBB-JBx0YEfXlKqD3BqQY1m3gfZIBIDB9btDcLvQZJhcQHzkviujdGl8XueDuwoEAhNEGhOVZoCQ/s640/blogger-image--1642375098.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKMoUgu4AFYpUJ6U5XnUknA53lO9d_3kbYe29Sz6pxxljUwNQa0Wk7gw_4j98uZ_1xeQX2XHJlZ1O8kiC2sEk4aAXQl0t01ucCgvkcUnYXIeE5Dfts63QIxsxumsTh8ctuKDK1S1zL8w/s640/blogger-image--1969177550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKMoUgu4AFYpUJ6U5XnUknA53lO9d_3kbYe29Sz6pxxljUwNQa0Wk7gw_4j98uZ_1xeQX2XHJlZ1O8kiC2sEk4aAXQl0t01ucCgvkcUnYXIeE5Dfts63QIxsxumsTh8ctuKDK1S1zL8w/s640/blogger-image--1969177550.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Once dry I applied two coats of Barry M top coat, which is lovely and shiny. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpp3PslDa6XkXtuTU211DULyN-thtokmWYBGyvCIAPQH5qJD3PPtM5yI0MnQR198yRfMs4bNiDA3AP7aOlNZdrE0_AyLs_koN7QxNQsNuae_fm0ZZ_5zcw2p32kpU69oZeyTYDV3P9GOw/s640/blogger-image--753657484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpp3PslDa6XkXtuTU211DULyN-thtokmWYBGyvCIAPQH5qJD3PPtM5yI0MnQR198yRfMs4bNiDA3AP7aOlNZdrE0_AyLs_koN7QxNQsNuae_fm0ZZ_5zcw2p32kpU69oZeyTYDV3P9GOw/s640/blogger-image--753657484.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky Xx</div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-37655453844926180092014-10-26T08:29:00.001-07:002014-10-26T08:29:01.947-07:00Personalised Tote Bag DIY<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Jy7hWYMJ_xgabiiUfBBYi_3HgVhHpdpDrDz9AzJMmi15KlDQtESDVOl1PII2ry9IJ8pQJXWgm2zZg59Fz3Aip17kjcfM_4Sfu8NbI3BJ7yuokaOAqtpZStfFBCIuw7gAJnRBqtG3K-Q/s640/blogger-image-1826150774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Jy7hWYMJ_xgabiiUfBBYi_3HgVhHpdpDrDz9AzJMmi15KlDQtESDVOl1PII2ry9IJ8pQJXWgm2zZg59Fz3Aip17kjcfM_4Sfu8NbI3BJ7yuokaOAqtpZStfFBCIuw7gAJnRBqtG3K-Q/s640/blogger-image-1826150774.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>I am beginning to think about Christmas pressies. I always have so many ideas on all these great homemade pressies and then I just run out of time... So I thought this year I'll start early! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1qI42NPss62I0_WsG9xlB98ayAfhrQh92SOGK1UUBhAdp0OXD9nSfEKAXuL_ImapXAAJDDYYChwBELOrbAXkktB4J0FxrpcYt_vb0L8vM57rAoRmTGd2CLZqf8JfNyZFUPcZ7Mkc_rY/s640/blogger-image--290774987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1qI42NPss62I0_WsG9xlB98ayAfhrQh92SOGK1UUBhAdp0OXD9nSfEKAXuL_ImapXAAJDDYYChwBELOrbAXkktB4J0FxrpcYt_vb0L8vM57rAoRmTGd2CLZqf8JfNyZFUPcZ7Mkc_rY/s640/blogger-image--290774987.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I made these bags yesterday afternoon and I thought I'd put a little post together and share, because they are super easy. Another great thing about them is you can personalise each one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6kzrYgQn8ixEgrHO9eDm7WSiy-RjQ0WGczV8gJdQYfK4bO2Z59fX2s_fHXboth0E-OHqw64UGnfNH01O3HL-dTSPG_Lv5249EfWMku96LHLDuRvhzO3k30mADovq8Twnz64IM8fKjeI/s640/blogger-image--386901474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg6kzrYgQn8ixEgrHO9eDm7WSiy-RjQ0WGczV8gJdQYfK4bO2Z59fX2s_fHXboth0E-OHqw64UGnfNH01O3HL-dTSPG_Lv5249EfWMku96LHLDuRvhzO3k30mADovq8Twnz64IM8fKjeI/s640/blogger-image--386901474.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Supplies needed - Plain cotton tote bags and fabric pens. (Both of which can be found on Amazon)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl71bkPibS02eLNxCV6i8-YvbNEKXjnLra2yRlXOL4wpCxqRx-KuyVQVCMTp8Z3ATj7tIit4VZqc64IOtwWq-O07u42Qc6q8XqiYUubTPkNRvYP5SBXaz1Z5kdOCxr79GDU9-STPd3_dc/s640/blogger-image--278480928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl71bkPibS02eLNxCV6i8-YvbNEKXjnLra2yRlXOL4wpCxqRx-KuyVQVCMTp8Z3ATj7tIit4VZqc64IOtwWq-O07u42Qc6q8XqiYUubTPkNRvYP5SBXaz1Z5kdOCxr79GDU9-STPd3_dc/s640/blogger-image--278480928.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have discovered I love Scandinavian prints and design along with Mandalas! Before yesterday I had no idea what a Mandala was..who knew a swirly design was a Mandala!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2Hv5K972-Bdmy8R0jt52fgM82Ew5zDsvb_iHbKpbS73aZSbJ8uBqWWl4HF9xU23slchSl0UIUu81Kiq_dcg3VAJY5LY1f2UiumqKqjGv2Qtt5xYtKOrSVde7o5-quRrXYIQaFS0Z4Fk/s640/blogger-image-658786254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih2Hv5K972-Bdmy8R0jt52fgM82Ew5zDsvb_iHbKpbS73aZSbJ8uBqWWl4HF9xU23slchSl0UIUu81Kiq_dcg3VAJY5LY1f2UiumqKqjGv2Qtt5xYtKOrSVde7o5-quRrXYIQaFS0Z4Fk/s640/blogger-image-658786254.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The pens are great. You just draw what ever design you want - I decided to stick with just one colour but you can go as simple or as crazy as you like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjT-_ctWRJ2KH-9cnuey13UGl3HKgPfwlzBR0xYdyJj2Be-kGGyrPSlSkgtC5jYQ_4Q-1gF-aOCGKuvzYQnbYFtf9jiRrS6n1WLtk0uWUphcd0Ot8Sf8RZCaHC20e1Ght2I-JhYtoK3k/s640/blogger-image--1376447849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjT-_ctWRJ2KH-9cnuey13UGl3HKgPfwlzBR0xYdyJj2Be-kGGyrPSlSkgtC5jYQ_4Q-1gF-aOCGKuvzYQnbYFtf9jiRrS6n1WLtk0uWUphcd0Ot8Sf8RZCaHC20e1Ght2I-JhYtoK3k/s640/blogger-image--1376447849.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ny_m96K2LjcFqjihTKecBzReQkfiYlwExxwkWkjuSn790GxD_IDP0oezBEgMSvvNNQBbMM9CQlvHcnoUq0X6vK3IMWBaFRG-etpldIwg1HQycDI_jF53GbAn1Mmvu4L3hCrIPKrWSpw/s640/blogger-image-1449758230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ny_m96K2LjcFqjihTKecBzReQkfiYlwExxwkWkjuSn790GxD_IDP0oezBEgMSvvNNQBbMM9CQlvHcnoUq0X6vK3IMWBaFRG-etpldIwg1HQycDI_jF53GbAn1Mmvu4L3hCrIPKrWSpw/s640/blogger-image-1449758230.jpg"></a></span><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Ny_m96K2LjcFqjihTKecBzReQkfiYlwExxwkWkjuSn790GxD_IDP0oezBEgMSvvNNQBbMM9CQlvHcnoUq0X6vK3IMWBaFRG-etpldIwg1HQycDI_jF53GbAn1Mmvu4L3hCrIPKrWSpw/s640/blogger-image-1449758230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU7GfRnnKoHIaqsDxdY3uSRum9Snf77cMMcHLkkXENpEY1sMWY_BKt7smXqebyLh-yxxLNJl_9-DBxqsEg4BtXMYV6FaW1vQa3uD0Fer93Db9zFyMnMZcgti5hQYVn1TA5VK5tPzg-PnI/s640/blogger-image-960032459.jpg"></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">Once your happy with your design you just cover with a clean cloth and iron for 2 minutes to fix the design. </div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">Five Christmas pressies sorted! Hope they like them ❤️ Who doesn't like a tote bag?...</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">Becky xxx</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-66564553349777443612014-10-07T14:20:00.001-07:002014-10-07T14:20:17.063-07:00Beautiful kraft notebooksI have a bit of an obsession with notebooks. I just cannot resist a pretty notebook and always seem to have more then I'll ever need. So I decided to make the sensible decision of making more notebooks. Ta-dah!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPUI8p9by7Yz79LPw3yx04XzH3GVQVKRISYtR6Bi0NIi5Z9q5i3MzNANhKHh8G12Vrhd-28qf5V4N4xyHBOUtRyN6MZZ7lwu7rAz8m87b9aB7C1hj566hvol_9QrCnYalrdgI_DSROF0/s640/blogger-image-481166423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPUI8p9by7Yz79LPw3yx04XzH3GVQVKRISYtR6Bi0NIi5Z9q5i3MzNANhKHh8G12Vrhd-28qf5V4N4xyHBOUtRyN6MZZ7lwu7rAz8m87b9aB7C1hj566hvol_9QrCnYalrdgI_DSROF0/s640/blogger-image-481166423.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Things to make.</div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-A46bY-xvrVn1encOlsaZ3HNzU27s4HQlXPPQuASPdp_ZH6WFCeGSyJxHO-pzud_P-m2SdpIFiwP884w_e2A1ymAgrC7gp_sd4h-NckaQZ_-HH0NZn4nmjPaFwwl3WmZ54WO-Nhbcz6s/s640/blogger-image-1810878124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-A46bY-xvrVn1encOlsaZ3HNzU27s4HQlXPPQuASPdp_ZH6WFCeGSyJxHO-pzud_P-m2SdpIFiwP884w_e2A1ymAgrC7gp_sd4h-NckaQZ_-HH0NZn4nmjPaFwwl3WmZ54WO-Nhbcz6s/s640/blogger-image-1810878124.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Things to bake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_XGUQMPQoE43VWNyGxZtAf5EU_A0ZZGsW7jqhReyQRg5tPGe77ht74JEg7wDa_DfTFE_opp2c3VvN_PYmXowV7obX-NV1tPmjTsA1mlQWv4wG4Gdhuj32jYyLdCUYube1kzClXsowhU/s640/blogger-image-1889244505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_XGUQMPQoE43VWNyGxZtAf5EU_A0ZZGsW7jqhReyQRg5tPGe77ht74JEg7wDa_DfTFE_opp2c3VvN_PYmXowV7obX-NV1tPmjTsA1mlQWv4wG4Gdhuj32jYyLdCUYube1kzClXsowhU/s640/blogger-image-1889244505.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This has fuelled my notebook obsession and I have lots more ideas for yet more notebooks. Hurray!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope your all having a lovely week. It's certainly getting a bit chillier down here in Cornwall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fleece blanket is now a compulsory evening sofa essential.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Keep warm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky Xxx</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-32932221203049713192014-09-30T13:52:00.001-07:002014-09-30T13:52:21.459-07:00Believe in yourself a little moreReally enjoyed making this beautiful hoop so thought I'd share on my blog.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4_Z_ZUYJ8pysXgLevMBTSfOOBKVAw1ArA2aoZKVC-EipRpgvOp-QXOX_veQ7kdirBztqUi1ZpAnEtzlnPKXylCht5jJ8EpIGgxuErfbX8oCaXJJLunN8XKm_tAv6w60rVB8ZOTi7ZPw/s640/blogger-image-566160669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4_Z_ZUYJ8pysXgLevMBTSfOOBKVAw1ArA2aoZKVC-EipRpgvOp-QXOX_veQ7kdirBztqUi1ZpAnEtzlnPKXylCht5jJ8EpIGgxuErfbX8oCaXJJLunN8XKm_tAv6w60rVB8ZOTi7ZPw/s640/blogger-image-566160669.jpg"></a></div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLxT836giOSj2-vCGbl1JWevSOhllfKahyphenhyphenVE1V24_wvXLxEaWaKNjaUjwxaF7wjb8oxGWGXPDAKwPnsiImg-ajTszL7xem4Ew3MmO_BF0zwXuGG84CFMGk0jZOr3Yp_Bx7S2zem46dEw/s640/blogger-image-956538740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLxT836giOSj2-vCGbl1JWevSOhllfKahyphenhyphenVE1V24_wvXLxEaWaKNjaUjwxaF7wjb8oxGWGXPDAKwPnsiImg-ajTszL7xem4Ew3MmO_BF0zwXuGG84CFMGk0jZOr3Yp_Bx7S2zem46dEw/s640/blogger-image-956538740.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1Z5zcg4-iPNBGl9k9jWq54LdVMADhzcNZ9u3m8ROmxkuoVBIlPe9JvT4kKqIFnIS1ZgbI1SOrCzO2BjmGYpgkMS5IBLor4gE-wCE3T2qtrqxTxhyztJng6mauDXP12a1K-O0kxIhw2Y/s640/blogger-image--57550652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1Z5zcg4-iPNBGl9k9jWq54LdVMADhzcNZ9u3m8ROmxkuoVBIlPe9JvT4kKqIFnIS1ZgbI1SOrCzO2BjmGYpgkMS5IBLor4gE-wCE3T2qtrqxTxhyztJng6mauDXP12a1K-O0kxIhw2Y/s640/blogger-image--57550652.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love the button clusters, think I'm going to incorporate them into my work a lot more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also think everybody should believe in themselves a little more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks, Becky xx</div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-1616073807156351752014-08-31T11:14:00.001-07:002014-08-31T11:14:28.130-07:00Tea cup notelets<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift9S1lkOCLeJQ2D0bJDJAA7mDKFx6enuPZTFANtd0_Ebub6sSu_VzCilyy4Pvree-a8yZfbGu9eK064d6Oe1NA_kHqeWF9Z7h61BexXfArj7pqLD3xOjX1g_YwtozDrMIGaJ4N6CGyPA/s640/blogger-image--2116624723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift9S1lkOCLeJQ2D0bJDJAA7mDKFx6enuPZTFANtd0_Ebub6sSu_VzCilyy4Pvree-a8yZfbGu9eK064d6Oe1NA_kHqeWF9Z7h61BexXfArj7pqLD3xOjX1g_YwtozDrMIGaJ4N6CGyPA/s640/blogger-image--2116624723.jpg"></a></div><br></div>It's no secret that I love a carboot. Every Sunday late into the end of Summer/beginning of Autumn their is a fantastic local one is Hayle. It's wonderful to have an early morning stroll with Betty (or Betty dragging me around depending on how many pooches she spots!) and seeing what treasure I can find! Yaaaarrrrrr! This morning I found lots. One of which was this big box of pretty notelets for a pound.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9jPWVT_xb9T9kHcsAxFy4zZKxzZ6OwODiHARnhTj8R21rQo1yUWx2f0RCMYu6n8JDDRzTlvh75wwIM6OKPKT3m86KkE532rMRDYIMNtA9_l0gG-Ty5YmEfNHfh3eEpXKF3pilcGDHrZk/s640/blogger-image-1498275580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9jPWVT_xb9T9kHcsAxFy4zZKxzZ6OwODiHARnhTj8R21rQo1yUWx2f0RCMYu6n8JDDRzTlvh75wwIM6OKPKT3m86KkE532rMRDYIMNtA9_l0gG-Ty5YmEfNHfh3eEpXKF3pilcGDHrZk/s640/blogger-image-1498275580.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I thought they would make lovely thank you / little message cards but thought they were a lottle plain as they are. So I decided to add my own embellishment - tea cups of course!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3vVzG11-ixvmQ3W-PVvUZJLFpFPAhfLIgCx_cjeF2qmMW31uckQ65V5MSr1EFLxByxG3T9ElY_VDfKnG8m8Ic6cPko570W-ATcBxSaziLIq00PiORD-RCaAoHZhIepaJxkT84e41hDA/s640/blogger-image-832832491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3vVzG11-ixvmQ3W-PVvUZJLFpFPAhfLIgCx_cjeF2qmMW31uckQ65V5MSr1EFLxByxG3T9ElY_VDfKnG8m8Ic6cPko570W-ATcBxSaziLIq00PiORD-RCaAoHZhIepaJxkT84e41hDA/s640/blogger-image-832832491.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq_zExBAxb5HZZ4_QSvC3hIF6hRrmfpzqMUPa2hTVIO4FNEep6vsAoYmejIoc9xjTonURP9vlUar3bDA8Hq0iL_rnCxLr05vFKgLNGD66N-QyrbpXeVj_i0DpeDINDJR70ubm0R7XtLw/s640/blogger-image--1456920774.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq_zExBAxb5HZZ4_QSvC3hIF6hRrmfpzqMUPa2hTVIO4FNEep6vsAoYmejIoc9xjTonURP9vlUar3bDA8Hq0iL_rnCxLr05vFKgLNGD66N-QyrbpXeVj_i0DpeDINDJR70ubm0R7XtLw/s640/blogger-image--1456920774.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgrGYbT85LGJnnEEOLLMZuQoIH0Jntm2wcxmwh62xRleJFCia2yc0p306cJIBBHvg9iROn27QX0HCED8QK9JSwo6_bmwxUUWwCUoK3B7vOPxIaiib5ARR91n44sNO5U6EZv3OuGRh8M4/s640/blogger-image-495290371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrgrGYbT85LGJnnEEOLLMZuQoIH0Jntm2wcxmwh62xRleJFCia2yc0p306cJIBBHvg9iROn27QX0HCED8QK9JSwo6_bmwxUUWwCUoK3B7vOPxIaiib5ARR91n44sNO5U6EZv3OuGRh8M4/s640/blogger-image-495290371.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love this spray glue it's so much easier than using a pritt stick as it's stronger and you don't get any lumps or bumps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5MTxctLUcrf2YSAavyK2YQOLFVHT3b-e3KRpHfaLhzocaZkDswqjzY6fDE4ymiPnvr_BiwtVWexeO0__XBAXnVINI5jj_O7_1nK749uJtIwix5AXMT7hqWco0NYXnI6PzhYLMDF2kOY/s640/blogger-image-231051015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5MTxctLUcrf2YSAavyK2YQOLFVHT3b-e3KRpHfaLhzocaZkDswqjzY6fDE4ymiPnvr_BiwtVWexeO0__XBAXnVINI5jj_O7_1nK749uJtIwix5AXMT7hqWco0NYXnI6PzhYLMDF2kOY/s640/blogger-image-231051015.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I stamped the lovely bright backs with Lovely Betty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjING2qsAEkBR4oxxbx2WReK8NQ5orENOwrIE35_rI6NIWf8VfC7m8DsNnKwUK0__oDVeguc1xHLyxqJT2QqQBjETtI-mv0FCTfy3TUyNUUfBKhqLHwHMoCsT9f010fPzYa8F9bRKGNeiQ/s640/blogger-image--1035077682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjING2qsAEkBR4oxxbx2WReK8NQ5orENOwrIE35_rI6NIWf8VfC7m8DsNnKwUK0__oDVeguc1xHLyxqJT2QqQBjETtI-mv0FCTfy3TUyNUUfBKhqLHwHMoCsT9f010fPzYa8F9bRKGNeiQ/s640/blogger-image--1035077682.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These were from a bag of fabric I also purchased for £1. The pink and blue gingham is lovely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_o-LgnQ9TNP-EY2O7G67jvk1FioElWwoK5G0PxKEZFgA1ECtDpdzKsDp16m0KZA-7JDUhWFZfcQZJnN_2rmMxfTvT6gyO6112sEegYcbUlUm87yHEbVxunAQuXB5TKSzLntVf3QzAgU/s640/blogger-image-963677330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_o-LgnQ9TNP-EY2O7G67jvk1FioElWwoK5G0PxKEZFgA1ECtDpdzKsDp16m0KZA-7JDUhWFZfcQZJnN_2rmMxfTvT6gyO6112sEegYcbUlUm87yHEbVxunAQuXB5TKSzLntVf3QzAgU/s640/blogger-image-963677330.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAzK7RfgDUItFs34E_uA-WWLpf3wtIw53CA7_TYSND4vODI0OGALBxZlBXv2cVawJ9DG3oMg3qLNk4oaEUzQA2zDgvqmVsX04wTVQ4l-QC7QHj-JgLdRJ129LHqIe5PmszEOU3OGqoa0/s640/blogger-image--972470882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNAzK7RfgDUItFs34E_uA-WWLpf3wtIw53CA7_TYSND4vODI0OGALBxZlBXv2cVawJ9DG3oMg3qLNk4oaEUzQA2zDgvqmVsX04wTVQ4l-QC7QHj-JgLdRJ129LHqIe5PmszEOU3OGqoa0/s640/blogger-image--972470882.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love how they turned out and can't wait to send one. Have lots of ideas for the other ones owls, cupcakes, flowers and maybe even a little house. Think they'd even make great little gifts as a set of five - think I might maybe bundle them into sets and add to my folksy shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">https://folksy.com/shops/LovelyBetty</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anybody had any fab carbooty bargains lately? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks Becky xx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-90248904239274468542014-08-19T15:04:00.001-07:002014-08-19T15:04:18.668-07:00New home free machine embroidery art<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dRf9JZzSw_nrcVg4QRAWGswySNdCnNfQALQX070eMuRISen3PSuHc0fi5tYS_7YVlKNW11HTbn15-FlKBk9mq9bycljgA_B2CI6utFcyWRgAfxddFZRdCwS3jjjEGh1teSSwC5UfIqg/s640/blogger-image--151776069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-dRf9JZzSw_nrcVg4QRAWGswySNdCnNfQALQX070eMuRISen3PSuHc0fi5tYS_7YVlKNW11HTbn15-FlKBk9mq9bycljgA_B2CI6utFcyWRgAfxddFZRdCwS3jjjEGh1teSSwC5UfIqg/s640/blogger-image--151776069.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6f-y24hmyV8xiU7Rwb78Xc5DAYBUhtfNbsYiiTAN4ju6D_npYiojjTtlkJWL0K9BpCqGAMdLgEqnuSVIyvxFagfZ9f5Sn8pVUWs7Ot5djuUisDexeryy7yrhp9FQZgoUz-lb6o3TfA4/s640/blogger-image--1079079010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6f-y24hmyV8xiU7Rwb78Xc5DAYBUhtfNbsYiiTAN4ju6D_npYiojjTtlkJWL0K9BpCqGAMdLgEqnuSVIyvxFagfZ9f5Sn8pVUWs7Ot5djuUisDexeryy7yrhp9FQZgoUz-lb6o3TfA4/s640/blogger-image--1079079010.jpg"></a></div>Thought I'd share my make from this evening. Absolutely loved stitching this new home free machine embroidery art. The birdie was a last minute addition, but think it completes the piece beautifully. Really happy with this lovely polka dot house <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Xx</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-14396723227902793852014-08-16T00:19:00.001-07:002014-08-16T00:22:01.602-07:00Hen dos and babies xxxWow it has been a busy busy couple of weeks!<div><br></div><div>My big brother and his gorgeous fiancé had a baby girl. She is beeaaauuutiful! One of my bestest friends had her hen do - was a huge success but cannot remember the last time I partied that hard! Was feeling a little worse for wear for a few days to say the least. Whilst on the hen do one of my oldest loveliest friends had a baby girl - can not wait to meet her. And another lovely friend had a beautiful baby boy. Lots and lots of babies at the moment! <div><br></div><div>I thought I would share some of my makes over the last few weeks xxx</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDWEUYyw3dxZXWgERIWLSw0EamPAoj8FRyueWVLswh3ljsocqgmD8wH0dDpzEIoszxYJBqfB_B0ujfObI6eBz80M5GMCuREar52dcf-ZlNRyHh9BlThaTJ-qwIPKIG2SyY8ZFcHOiX0E/s640/blogger-image-1483315341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDWEUYyw3dxZXWgERIWLSw0EamPAoj8FRyueWVLswh3ljsocqgmD8wH0dDpzEIoszxYJBqfB_B0ujfObI6eBz80M5GMCuREar52dcf-ZlNRyHh9BlThaTJ-qwIPKIG2SyY8ZFcHOiX0E/s640/blogger-image-1483315341.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-Uy2s4K0AGmMpAO6pzh8F1ZnP0aWw2hyphenhyphenXQVBB9kxMN2NYy7HRQ5MQta2aFiqAKOBAHIx1cZ9HbvGNn8-5owiV5yb5RPlqziLPWkQyW126Wa_0PUrNmcTLMwaCVa9CV1GAWxxZaCZZV4/s640/blogger-image-1811782640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-Uy2s4K0AGmMpAO6pzh8F1ZnP0aWw2hyphenhyphenXQVBB9kxMN2NYy7HRQ5MQta2aFiqAKOBAHIx1cZ9HbvGNn8-5owiV5yb5RPlqziLPWkQyW126Wa_0PUrNmcTLMwaCVa9CV1GAWxxZaCZZV4/s640/blogger-image-1811782640.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Loved making this hoop. I put it in with a hamper I made up for them, lots of goodies for babe and parents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKqS0WMSyw6OKAI-zexN_ouJ9ycujZ54nHhZn4TcIT1d011J_S7TBPs05WRwkK-na9pBUd8LfNjluPphIS9RlkXjml1yue5JsGcm9EDjMScWAR1lXbiywCstsdxLWUAzxqn8q5x7tE9o/s640/blogger-image-271296794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOKqS0WMSyw6OKAI-zexN_ouJ9ycujZ54nHhZn4TcIT1d011J_S7TBPs05WRwkK-na9pBUd8LfNjluPphIS9RlkXjml1yue5JsGcm9EDjMScWAR1lXbiywCstsdxLWUAzxqn8q5x7tE9o/s640/blogger-image-271296794.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78hTkwCdiNmU-GggE2tW2jQsZf9tTGdSPwj3oJX87aIfUVZZL3Nm53j7tvM-4OjLknOqalZ2zbxeRR2xgG1zqgC-n-rLSzrtC1RfksipfhE0rcaN2jBv35L7mh3tRpcvcTaGsvb9he6Y/s640/blogger-image-1695895896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78hTkwCdiNmU-GggE2tW2jQsZf9tTGdSPwj3oJX87aIfUVZZL3Nm53j7tvM-4OjLknOqalZ2zbxeRR2xgG1zqgC-n-rLSzrtC1RfksipfhE0rcaN2jBv35L7mh3tRpcvcTaGsvb9he6Y/s640/blogger-image-1695895896.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sash was a huge success and my lovely friend wore it all weekend - at times it was probably used as a reminder of who she was and why she was dressed as a granny. Our fancy dress on sat was grannies - sooooo funny.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsO4FiMM5WzzfLtaQRC_vfq6vEHySC0uxyPv6vSbr876dR1Y1mzqZi8DLwe8zfj8qgQv0WsTgZkdzkjxREEk1VRvv1bOngvvzeIVSk_poF2-J97hISrCZnZh-7rL5lv6rlaD_diIVZ6Y/s640/blogger-image-204184823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsO4FiMM5WzzfLtaQRC_vfq6vEHySC0uxyPv6vSbr876dR1Y1mzqZi8DLwe8zfj8qgQv0WsTgZkdzkjxREEk1VRvv1bOngvvzeIVSk_poF2-J97hISrCZnZh-7rL5lv6rlaD_diIVZ6Y/s640/blogger-image-204184823.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Went to the loveliest baby shower/celebration last night for this little baby boy. Lovely people, great games and a philps pasty! Oh and cake of course. Can't wait to meet the little babe. These hoops are so great to make. Have a few more to make up - I just love the teeny tiny pram.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you all have a lovely weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-54768765687574132642014-07-29T11:58:00.001-07:002014-07-29T11:58:17.276-07:00Love bird houses<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjwObCwwKUDH8jzYWV4ZYa4DSquHhwDZHWyR3Gk3Klgx6XBgtNk2dIuQvratX3yNYrQpd_D7d_IVUhaWu25qqNx5DYb3ULIbNmGn4KhzGEApzohzoaM-46ti1awX_UYWXRYpwKSTyzEw/s640/blogger-image--1856178557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjwObCwwKUDH8jzYWV4ZYa4DSquHhwDZHWyR3Gk3Klgx6XBgtNk2dIuQvratX3yNYrQpd_D7d_IVUhaWu25qqNx5DYb3ULIbNmGn4KhzGEApzohzoaM-46ti1awX_UYWXRYpwKSTyzEw/s640/blogger-image--1856178557.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RRHXFQnlL9SsVlLae6be_QmZG5QtCiNwv5XrdzYUpB3LeSpTgvGprOmua3Mw_BeGdaefcROQ-anVHZYrsU3H1W2y01mCSsoIF3bIRv56WB1qvvALm7SuyZoc8wm8_21YhxMyEpxW8XA/s640/blogger-image--1978263780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8RRHXFQnlL9SsVlLae6be_QmZG5QtCiNwv5XrdzYUpB3LeSpTgvGprOmua3Mw_BeGdaefcROQ-anVHZYrsU3H1W2y01mCSsoIF3bIRv56WB1qvvALm7SuyZoc8wm8_21YhxMyEpxW8XA/s640/blogger-image--1978263780.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4NMF1EI49rAWCzaZag7M0-IGMhkt_9u9sCKP97ClIwrLuUV84ijugvA6BTjsLkiRiez3e8zO1kP2VT2YPeQebf6KziwAAQizEgoHfp0vA_5MBxKpRN-dSqTE3wx1a940pOOEW6uNuGA/s640/blogger-image--1122078146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4NMF1EI49rAWCzaZag7M0-IGMhkt_9u9sCKP97ClIwrLuUV84ijugvA6BTjsLkiRiez3e8zO1kP2VT2YPeQebf6KziwAAQizEgoHfp0vA_5MBxKpRN-dSqTE3wx1a940pOOEW6uNuGA/s640/blogger-image--1122078146.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Thought I'd share my make from today. Loved using my programmed machine stitching for the bird houses. I've been quite busy on a few hen do bits for a best friend, but I'm not going to share just yet for fear of ruining any surprises...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-33841348651598153862014-07-28T11:30:00.001-07:002014-07-28T11:33:19.360-07:00Thrifty fabric findsI love having a little mooch around second hand shops and markets. So decided to spend an hour or two in hayle this afternoon having a little mosey around. I spotted these <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">gorgeous small fabric scraps, which were an absolute bargain, 15 for 50p! Such pretty colours and different textures.</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvwv_jBborJ6fnytklXfVagEO_UY8qllEGnqI0Npf8mImaJ8sXZTcQrXREMoQ7g-5a0e4xSwKJ5Q0SWjmyXXbi0aovQnAPIP2-gHiLf38gEdqBp49VPkY1LuWHXCFVJ2JqU3J1XvO9C8/s640/blogger-image--302485898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvwv_jBborJ6fnytklXfVagEO_UY8qllEGnqI0Npf8mImaJ8sXZTcQrXREMoQ7g-5a0e4xSwKJ5Q0SWjmyXXbi0aovQnAPIP2-gHiLf38gEdqBp49VPkY1LuWHXCFVJ2JqU3J1XvO9C8/s640/blogger-image--302485898.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They are perfect for my free motion embroidery, love the floral fabric and decided to make some butterflies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweR46EpE-fnSIn0aNAmUtIVkXo0jw9K9cwnXxAk6J7qItZEBFzpVviQ0Fx0_XrfNBYSxlHvJ_RATDiCQesSULZhEwUaNdiscWMXLpnIQvU7-qdeDH1rr3239IJwU-VJewQXv9JrPHkJM/s640/blogger-image--424508605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweR46EpE-fnSIn0aNAmUtIVkXo0jw9K9cwnXxAk6J7qItZEBFzpVviQ0Fx0_XrfNBYSxlHvJ_RATDiCQesSULZhEwUaNdiscWMXLpnIQvU7-qdeDH1rr3239IJwU-VJewQXv9JrPHkJM/s640/blogger-image--424508605.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcUrc0aK_wO_C_3Rf2lVp-emtfGCMGdSwmBFU-hUy-ckOc0sibxPKSmFDTD_0scukrDkxsuidoSGl4-YhvjYUQ6KjVhdIwnegWZ7lCXfUcTsbDKWeywigTNoCYRsTKI5TUgLbDcXPBSI/s640/blogger-image-845719003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVcUrc0aK_wO_C_3Rf2lVp-emtfGCMGdSwmBFU-hUy-ckOc0sibxPKSmFDTD_0scukrDkxsuidoSGl4-YhvjYUQ6KjVhdIwnegWZ7lCXfUcTsbDKWeywigTNoCYRsTKI5TUgLbDcXPBSI/s640/blogger-image-845719003.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Was feeling extremely fragile yesterday after celebrating my little sisters birthday. So felt much happier today when I felt more human! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEHTWHKr7GuhwVlcyvT7VEeEY4aCBxjHG_99EGM9h7cPV5-IFPHuNDuyKNdT156OJsdPrP4uyyrjGr7zJr3LzJYt8EzfBE8pSc1f0ZPEqKL6tB-f3OGMuyLClynPbyeJHuX2Gna1kRVk/s640/blogger-image--38922105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJEHTWHKr7GuhwVlcyvT7VEeEY4aCBxjHG_99EGM9h7cPV5-IFPHuNDuyKNdT156OJsdPrP4uyyrjGr7zJr3LzJYt8EzfBE8pSc1f0ZPEqKL6tB-f3OGMuyLClynPbyeJHuX2Gna1kRVk/s640/blogger-image--38922105.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVynZo3-Amh6NCLw0c3A3_MVbk0Oq-qdSZG6c20Sm4ZYzSjoKsas-GXEQIaPeEqtmtz_9p_IRi7lF7EIO9DFTa33ejvHgL7vlwvEaSCC0EiKsSmke6O9g33Mg3xS6mbch6mzO_icYomU/s640/blogger-image-876890072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheVynZo3-Amh6NCLw0c3A3_MVbk0Oq-qdSZG6c20Sm4ZYzSjoKsas-GXEQIaPeEqtmtz_9p_IRi7lF7EIO9DFTa33ejvHgL7vlwvEaSCC0EiKsSmke6O9g33Mg3xS6mbch6mzO_icYomU/s640/blogger-image-876890072.jpg"></a></span><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">"We're all a little fragile" </div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">I certainly was yesterday! Much more productive today, just had mum and dad around for dinner aswell which was lovely. I made chunky chilli in the slow cooker - deelish!</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">Hope you've had a lovely Monday.</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;">Becky Xx</div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; clear: both;"><br></div></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-43076058852539675592014-07-26T10:48:00.001-07:002014-07-26T10:48:48.127-07:00Fabric bookmark DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRmjckhxXB19SkA39AHDQJ39OU4TxK8Mn8tTPG_vZIVjHOL8iefu8MMYS5Ias3eO6WLXgP-ptjZqsAcSciWKIal4QlN-a0z0rfucZhThTlKxaUDNxpw3w7zVLTgI9W-fghWKkoKdbYmU/s640/blogger-image--582015004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYRmjckhxXB19SkA39AHDQJ39OU4TxK8Mn8tTPG_vZIVjHOL8iefu8MMYS5Ias3eO6WLXgP-ptjZqsAcSciWKIal4QlN-a0z0rfucZhThTlKxaUDNxpw3w7zVLTgI9W-fghWKkoKdbYmU/s640/blogger-image--582015004.jpg"></a></div>"Auntie Becky do you make bookmarks?..." Yes, yes I do...<div> My gorgeous niece asked me this yesterday, so today I made my first fabric bookmark and I love it. Think I'll have to make one for myself...</div><div><br></div><div>Here's how I made it if your a keen reader or have/know any little ones who are discovering the magic in reading. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKiYzw2WT9wgAnR_sEgVskgizEw7kXMmMiU9n0hxdl4jAvA_q-Q5ZaTGeqazrhUyHKPpA1fgmUAcYmZk0FM7d6PSGJSHowHseBGVDvZApYH6sYiev4tnDXRbWLRJM6sKO7PbtgEkyi6c/s640/blogger-image-1927773533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKiYzw2WT9wgAnR_sEgVskgizEw7kXMmMiU9n0hxdl4jAvA_q-Q5ZaTGeqazrhUyHKPpA1fgmUAcYmZk0FM7d6PSGJSHowHseBGVDvZApYH6sYiev4tnDXRbWLRJM6sKO7PbtgEkyi6c/s640/blogger-image-1927773533.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Supplies - card, ruler, cream coloured fabric, coloured fabric scraps, ribbon, scissors and sewing machine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love this cream fabric above, it's a really thick cotton and it covered in a white tropical design. I have about 4 metres and I bought it at the carboot for £1! Carboots are great places for buying fabric, I also buy curtains and any other pretty material. Cotton can be expensive to buy so I try to up cycle larger bits and then splash out on pretty fat quarters for my free motion embroidery.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwzK8jBhWuogc9f4dw8HjVXAalP_fkpo4kumsn9DHXA02Tc9VPBTHsLiDY5Fq0q3TnSlQ7MqYyFp_kY2tKeWDBGwD4MBi8V08H9g5svfF8yCKyeFyUfqZS4iF2bovPiX7qIAc0hDO9AM/s640/blogger-image-1343243303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwzK8jBhWuogc9f4dw8HjVXAalP_fkpo4kumsn9DHXA02Tc9VPBTHsLiDY5Fq0q3TnSlQ7MqYyFp_kY2tKeWDBGwD4MBi8V08H9g5svfF8yCKyeFyUfqZS4iF2bovPiX7qIAc0hDO9AM/s640/blogger-image-1343243303.jpg"></a></div></div>1. First you need to cut a template for the cream fabric, then another piece slightly smaller for the insert. A cut a template 18.5 cm by 6.5cm. Lay this onto the fabric and cut two pieces for the front and back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlNs15j18GasCXDwcEuiu7VNo57z3lqpe3Qqe2Vtb8GolU_uiwPzdmyqP8Fdbuy-_SBCmR0BzCmGOYDawvaujIVz26-br0ayXm2tEfZnzt54AlULRxiG-umZpchfWy4e1f4Y3KwlmfsE/s640/blogger-image-600972915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlNs15j18GasCXDwcEuiu7VNo57z3lqpe3Qqe2Vtb8GolU_uiwPzdmyqP8Fdbuy-_SBCmR0BzCmGOYDawvaujIVz26-br0ayXm2tEfZnzt54AlULRxiG-umZpchfWy4e1f4Y3KwlmfsE/s640/blogger-image-600972915.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. I used pretty fabric scraps to embellish the bookmarks. Birds, flowers and sailing boats. Cut out and use a tiny dab of pritt stick to lay onto the cream fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCF8IPArX4KxcnopYlIOmZ08yxpShD5p4w1ZzNlLGKqEU4-MlkZsSKkk9skwylJz1QDDt5dlhr_AZH3wrb7bwJEeL7Qy_xdpx2lHjcdbxqlPz7HK5uSMMYY2goISjMOO3erSUBWtye1k/s640/blogger-image-87262183.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDCF8IPArX4KxcnopYlIOmZ08yxpShD5p4w1ZzNlLGKqEU4-MlkZsSKkk9skwylJz1QDDt5dlhr_AZH3wrb7bwJEeL7Qy_xdpx2lHjcdbxqlPz7HK5uSMMYY2goISjMOO3erSUBWtye1k/s640/blogger-image-87262183.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Place inside an embroidery hoop and using free motion embroidery add detail to your bird. Of course you don't have to do this. You could use card, sequins, buttons anything to make your bookmark a bit prettier and personalised.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk2K2UqxInybddeE2dfZ3KE-nGopM4T_CWXvNz5qgYiNM4Hka8SgcfXXFYm1uaqVzEtErBCJjOfajE_fu_rwonaZecU4IRSysKXVwRTQe8QkTtA-hRzL8-9yBYvgkJRKVK_vtGcdqjvs/s640/blogger-image-1853819165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk2K2UqxInybddeE2dfZ3KE-nGopM4T_CWXvNz5qgYiNM4Hka8SgcfXXFYm1uaqVzEtErBCJjOfajE_fu_rwonaZecU4IRSysKXVwRTQe8QkTtA-hRzL8-9yBYvgkJRKVK_vtGcdqjvs/s640/blogger-image-1853819165.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Cut out your strips and lay two together, right sides facing each other. Cut 10cm of ribbon, fold and lay between to two pieces of fabric.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzv0tAyF-i5nutuvWTC4n3U27aiXCATeUZgmh7GuWcIm2cpEtPMyoNoSIwv5MQ4_F7o5O2PF4H37dEr6jY5GukVC7_06d7BovBC65V2xvYLt-EQ1WdTtAfsh0UtAeT2Am9Itt3rPMt-c/s640/blogger-image-497345178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzv0tAyF-i5nutuvWTC4n3U27aiXCATeUZgmh7GuWcIm2cpEtPMyoNoSIwv5MQ4_F7o5O2PF4H37dEr6jY5GukVC7_06d7BovBC65V2xvYLt-EQ1WdTtAfsh0UtAeT2Am9Itt3rPMt-c/s640/blogger-image-497345178.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_J9PdqA6w7FvZPjzx889mMujGgkT2oHhwCyohPSDS2prRtHzsmbuCvKPNho0AbqkXlWJKQSUa067v16bngZGTFZafACs74z5wweHQBsC6I31dXmKFX-8RyRXJqbImd9VYSFQpj8r1Xw/s640/blogger-image-928801581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo_J9PdqA6w7FvZPjzx889mMujGgkT2oHhwCyohPSDS2prRtHzsmbuCvKPNho0AbqkXlWJKQSUa067v16bngZGTFZafACs74z5wweHQBsC6I31dXmKFX-8RyRXJqbImd9VYSFQpj8r1Xw/s640/blogger-image-928801581.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Pin together and using a straight stitch sew all the way around apart from the bottom of the bookmark. Cut the corners and trim off any seam allowance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsF6gD5qYNuD83GzCSME9l-26PT82VxmtFJVm4JV1KV-rO_0_gaJJbU8a2oMn08q4y1kFwwm8N7ffM171sPg0hWuFt4a90zdW7rE7eUaCjRbhD7MgQZadZm0-V4OP5kjQ5RAUqsMjy-Ec/s640/blogger-image-1562909370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsF6gD5qYNuD83GzCSME9l-26PT82VxmtFJVm4JV1KV-rO_0_gaJJbU8a2oMn08q4y1kFwwm8N7ffM171sPg0hWuFt4a90zdW7rE7eUaCjRbhD7MgQZadZm0-V4OP5kjQ5RAUqsMjy-Ec/s640/blogger-image-1562909370.jpg"></a></div></div>6. Turn out and press with an iron. Fold in the bottom of the bookmark and insert the card. Using a straight stitch and starting at the bottom, sew all around the bookmark.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDRcsUBxHRURHO9KwwtuctKczMuszkD0II_uEuMHvUpyhMyeKYEy70GoJQvYatBKjrQTYdpwP_J-k0WN0_g6gHDEF3Tgeu2FJ0d5Qq8J3JMj0Gkxgk1MkZN2fQUlAxWS-EV4EqCkV2hc/s640/blogger-image--91515952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDRcsUBxHRURHO9KwwtuctKczMuszkD0II_uEuMHvUpyhMyeKYEy70GoJQvYatBKjrQTYdpwP_J-k0WN0_g6gHDEF3Tgeu2FJ0d5Qq8J3JMj0Gkxgk1MkZN2fQUlAxWS-EV4EqCkV2hc/s640/blogger-image--91515952.jpg"></a></div>7. I love my letter stamps so finally I personalised my bookmark for my lovely niece. Thanks for the idea Lily Lou xxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWGqoXDUjaPCFwmIqOKsAdt84FDKrkDk20MkBRgv06Rv-X-2PCwXKU2cjl8LKGQV3691_sbk8mWX8N6d0kqME9kwwCNGsqeUokh8NgCwmbHyCHcwxbiWCHcrUZfwkUuYHtCwV1BFwQO0/s640/blogger-image-674659951.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBWGqoXDUjaPCFwmIqOKsAdt84FDKrkDk20MkBRgv06Rv-X-2PCwXKU2cjl8LKGQV3691_sbk8mWX8N6d0kqME9kwwCNGsqeUokh8NgCwmbHyCHcwxbiWCHcrUZfwkUuYHtCwV1BFwQO0/s640/blogger-image-674659951.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw7Qmhc-tWKv3br8Ve4jn1cRQULa2W-D9LLMiWZGFpOcnSWUYhcNlJw3uhvYb0m_o1ZF9a2SbeRG_vSpQZmkJdm968U3AyLRBZWx49Gn75CjVc5T3TU9kJsu_zxBEFMp8YDcu-0t1DD4/s640/blogger-image-1333302957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw7Qmhc-tWKv3br8Ve4jn1cRQULa2W-D9LLMiWZGFpOcnSWUYhcNlJw3uhvYb0m_o1ZF9a2SbeRG_vSpQZmkJdm968U3AyLRBZWx49Gn75CjVc5T3TU9kJsu_zxBEFMp8YDcu-0t1DD4/s640/blogger-image-1333302957.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSksw-wSqHg9ya62idptx6B4iB2FemxgEsrloX7b7ylHg3Q-c_3bd9MqpCb7BvlJTOS_34ZP5-djDuAvrERamUyVT4bH5NT9ghqn6AwBYdFQzHETdh51Oe8UrAOv7VZcmjaeU8OrZhMOs/s640/blogger-image-1259214063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSksw-wSqHg9ya62idptx6B4iB2FemxgEsrloX7b7ylHg3Q-c_3bd9MqpCb7BvlJTOS_34ZP5-djDuAvrERamUyVT4bH5NT9ghqn6AwBYdFQzHETdh51Oe8UrAOv7VZcmjaeU8OrZhMOs/s640/blogger-image-1259214063.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you like it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Would love to know if anyone has a go at making one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a great weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xx</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-34609937307634204432014-07-24T05:33:00.001-07:002014-07-24T05:33:24.026-07:00Summer holidays and DIY vase<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpkGDGDxj7mm74DMrAp8BXnNd7fckg6t94zcHytXTj_VSMTt8wRji9Lap-1moV3FokzBC_mBGvRMpl3T8CS32doYkmv6Rdd07d1TE_QdmMNy1kuXA0neEc0OXCob8_CyeEQQVobd5B5U/s640/blogger-image--1945701240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKpkGDGDxj7mm74DMrAp8BXnNd7fckg6t94zcHytXTj_VSMTt8wRji9Lap-1moV3FokzBC_mBGvRMpl3T8CS32doYkmv6Rdd07d1TE_QdmMNy1kuXA0neEc0OXCob8_CyeEQQVobd5B5U/s640/blogger-image--1945701240.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today is the first day of the summer holidays 💗💗💗 I was overwhelmed by the kind and thoughtful gifts from my wonderful class yesterday. Feeling very lucky. These flowers are beautiful! I don't really own many vases so I whipped up this one from a jar, lace and ribbon. Very easy and very pretty I think. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mvqMQn09G4_F0YGrsdv_q2_gX7lHNFoO5VaBcNL_JpIESwhDb0OOsYyC5lPDftT8uhWdInCuwfJ_MMifrr3Lqh7-aQ-Hpi3_P7Fvx_v7QnIZ6nWtDSre6ZF90RtRYc_NIoQ2fxb5syM/s640/blogger-image-466560841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mvqMQn09G4_F0YGrsdv_q2_gX7lHNFoO5VaBcNL_JpIESwhDb0OOsYyC5lPDftT8uhWdInCuwfJ_MMifrr3Lqh7-aQ-Hpi3_P7Fvx_v7QnIZ6nWtDSre6ZF90RtRYc_NIoQ2fxb5syM/s640/blogger-image-466560841.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM91dVkCPlK9sshS1MQgdG8o1613MGciqsW7wV0bWRtEhMSv2_OVt_WplVKBnqrEbKalXfCP1PqFbnQAAGqtdtxUBeezBkiX0uCr0jSZBqK-AMrWnf_q9P5eD9vRLvlv4kbdAtjd2TMQw/s640/blogger-image-583648085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM91dVkCPlK9sshS1MQgdG8o1613MGciqsW7wV0bWRtEhMSv2_OVt_WplVKBnqrEbKalXfCP1PqFbnQAAGqtdtxUBeezBkiX0uCr0jSZBqK-AMrWnf_q9P5eD9vRLvlv4kbdAtjd2TMQw/s640/blogger-image-583648085.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqHi2CnxHA5uKCTLZASzfQGoaIh-YtlBzQndz63q6D0ckJm4PcC_RJ8_eZaqkxL8PmLZSnhAsVc6TvltCMu4xpPu9QWswJnP9l5jDqyIN1v6O7Ho3cmRDDEmnjw5vp1bt7GKhoE-aB0I/s640/blogger-image-1564645274.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuqHi2CnxHA5uKCTLZASzfQGoaIh-YtlBzQndz63q6D0ckJm4PcC_RJ8_eZaqkxL8PmLZSnhAsVc6TvltCMu4xpPu9QWswJnP9l5jDqyIN1v6O7Ho3cmRDDEmnjw5vp1bt7GKhoE-aB0I/s640/blogger-image-1564645274.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I'm looking forward to a chilled summer with lots of laughter, relaxing and enjoying the beautiful place in which I live. Along with lots of creating and making aswell....that's always on my agenda 👌</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wishing everyone a lovely fun filled sunny summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky Xxx</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-17638826778295943662014-06-30T13:53:00.001-07:002014-06-30T13:53:31.040-07:00Stop. Smile. Breathe. Life is beautiful 💗<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfVyHDE8IUUNOPLj7dgYJRlYLgBgzLyu2LcMugTI49YX7xG100Ee0xB8zuI4d0npj0DOKSG4l3ZDDQ83_c_e59_b5j0LaGf3sUA2eaQ-ScY1_CFUrpeJ5H3TnAbztD8HRUNV4t2b4EqE/s640/blogger-image--597269469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfVyHDE8IUUNOPLj7dgYJRlYLgBgzLyu2LcMugTI49YX7xG100Ee0xB8zuI4d0npj0DOKSG4l3ZDDQ83_c_e59_b5j0LaGf3sUA2eaQ-ScY1_CFUrpeJ5H3TnAbztD8HRUNV4t2b4EqE/s640/blogger-image--597269469.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pBLeJhTSBerOg6wJy17DiW8keXEK1GPn0dcNA83yqcycfWRiWAV9c7q1T_R8MFXdPs_iC6bkQf6NmmP-F7AWKlXoOmKn2M4mD7QFPOOhI8yZUvEIHVyDnT2txymDUFjWYXzhvYTYYwU/s640/blogger-image--19210095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pBLeJhTSBerOg6wJy17DiW8keXEK1GPn0dcNA83yqcycfWRiWAV9c7q1T_R8MFXdPs_iC6bkQf6NmmP-F7AWKlXoOmKn2M4mD7QFPOOhI8yZUvEIHVyDnT2txymDUFjWYXzhvYTYYwU/s640/blogger-image--19210095.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thought I'd just share my latest piece. Stop. Smile. Breathe. Life is beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Love these simple words and really enjoyed sewing the bird cages. The paper butterflies were an extra addition and I'm really pleased with how they look. Hoping to get some pieces listed on etsy over the weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hope you've all had a happy Monday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xxx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8609123623930882917.post-23823588053468557702014-06-23T13:32:00.001-07:002014-06-23T13:32:47.303-07:00Beautiful hummingbird<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZn9JXDVerllDxa-TcIGMLcyYJdjxs_sPHpcmzZra7vO1ZqyMM2tWQXCpuQwQjsmz4ttiseh5rjjYtfAYK2mswZFaO27pzHegUw3RBmdRKiLbTWqxIov9QaCUISOBXp-OcNsIG49uaJxQ/s640/blogger-image-480551919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZn9JXDVerllDxa-TcIGMLcyYJdjxs_sPHpcmzZra7vO1ZqyMM2tWQXCpuQwQjsmz4ttiseh5rjjYtfAYK2mswZFaO27pzHegUw3RBmdRKiLbTWqxIov9QaCUISOBXp-OcNsIG49uaJxQ/s640/blogger-image-480551919.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsFqaMBKeANb20Le0lKNN0qiTZqzQjE7Mqr1VLa6ru4MqYxBmScVRMje4w4VIEvaTje17cUugbtv8FFu6eFSHjCItwXqkne9VlrpKkzF1yb9VkPzMYwa7nSwa7cpDeSDnYuJNrTedVYQ/s640/blogger-image-1216571913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZsFqaMBKeANb20Le0lKNN0qiTZqzQjE7Mqr1VLa6ru4MqYxBmScVRMje4w4VIEvaTje17cUugbtv8FFu6eFSHjCItwXqkne9VlrpKkzF1yb9VkPzMYwa7nSwa7cpDeSDnYuJNrTedVYQ/s640/blogger-image-1216571913.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7hIkqVOmmmUiN4b1XItN_pGfm4KsFV8RXumQxAn3Tn266SN9-uT2HKdaDcpGgE2wqWzACej_ECxBO_mrGaMfRNhHOpOLZeZIhTVSmCvK10SGL1KCuk3YXHlfwxP5ESD4wt6AklnI3f0/s640/blogger-image--1347291878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7hIkqVOmmmUiN4b1XItN_pGfm4KsFV8RXumQxAn3Tn266SN9-uT2HKdaDcpGgE2wqWzACej_ECxBO_mrGaMfRNhHOpOLZeZIhTVSmCvK10SGL1KCuk3YXHlfwxP5ESD4wt6AklnI3f0/s640/blogger-image--1347291878.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2LfYn9edEKiDDxJPwJmmlkEc9Kfiuz1MFwljUhd0YCIpd-qydg_7JhHgYr227s2sw6cYcJg56wWOZmCQIE3bY2WqJOEsA2HDVkMOprypRu3jyPL7IB_eJ6IUktzWlt8CC_ZNz1SkmI0/s640/blogger-image--988270373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc2LfYn9edEKiDDxJPwJmmlkEc9Kfiuz1MFwljUhd0YCIpd-qydg_7JhHgYr227s2sw6cYcJg56wWOZmCQIE3bY2WqJOEsA2HDVkMOprypRu3jyPL7IB_eJ6IUktzWlt8CC_ZNz1SkmI0/s640/blogger-image--988270373.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Hope everyone has had a lovely Momday. Mine has been a very busy one, so I have sewn away all my stresses by creating this beautiful hummingbird. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Becky xx</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04445138867230490578noreply@blogger.com2