Meet Me On Monday :: 5/12

Monday again already - gosh time flies when you are having fun, doesn't it? I had a productive time last week and a fun-filled weekend though, so all is good. I've got plenty planned for this week too:

This week I'm:

Making :: a personalised drawstring bag for a little ballerina - one of the ballet mums has commissioned me to make one for her 4 year old daughter. Look at these pretty materials I'm going to use:

Meeting :: the lovely Deanne at her monthly crop on Saturday - I had such a great time, lots of crafting, a delicious lunch and a right old giggle, just what I needed.
Eating :: Bananas and custard - oh my, I had forgotten just how good it is!
Visiting :: Retrospective - a new retro and vintage clothes shop opening in Harborough today. Not sure what it will be like, but I have high hopes.
Cooking :: Cake-pops. It's Superhero's birthday next month, so I'm having a go at making some cake-pops to add to the party bags.
Watching :: Winners & Losers, a new drama on ITV2 - a great way to get my aussie fix.
Joining :: the Pay It Forward Giveaway that my good mate Famfa is hosting over at Busy Butterfingers.

and finally ....

Opening :: my new Jumbleberries Folksy Shop!
I've only gone and done it (I've been talking about it, like, forever!!). There is only a handful of items in there so far but I hope to fill it up with lots more handmade loveliness over the next couple of weeks, so hope you can pop by and take a peek. I am beyond exctited!

So what about you - what did you do over the weekend and what have you got planned for the week ahead?

Have fun xx

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday :: Hearts & Flowers

My work-desk looks quite productive this week I think (even if I do say so myself, tee hee):

I've been working at the kitchen table over the last couple of days, as the light is better there, especially when it's so grey and miserable outside. I've been designing and making some Spring & Valentine's inspired felt projects. You can see in the photo some heart shapes ready be made into a selection of brooches and a couple of Spring wreaths (one with cherry blossoms on it and one with primroses), which I hope to be able to finish off today.

What have you got planned for today?

Check out Stamping Ground for more creative workdesks.

Have fun. xx

Oh .... by the way, thank you to everyone that is kind enough to leave me a comment - you really do make my day. I do always pop by and take a peek at what you are up to too, but unfortunately I don't seem to be able to leave a comment, unless you have your comments form set-up in the same way as mine. Does anyone know why that might be??

Tuesday Crafternoon :: Heart Brooches

With St V's Day just around the corner, I've been thinking about some heart shaped projects.

I made these cute little brooches this afternoon - what do you think?

Did you make anything today?

Have fun. xx

Meet Me On Monday :: 4/12

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend - hope you had a good one? What did you get up to and what do you have planned for the week ahead?

Me? Well this week I'm:

Making :: a Cherry Blossom inspired brooch. Following on from my primrose design last week, I thought the shape would work well for a cherry blossom - what do you think?

Cooking :: Not much. It was Mr A's birthday at the weekend so we all went out for a family lunch yesterday, which was a nice treat.
Wearing :: a new hair cut. I've got a funky fringe now, get me!
Meeting :: the Crafty-Girls on Saturday for the monthly crop, really looking forward to it.
Loving :: the fact that the daffodil and snowdrop bulbs are starting to come up.
Watching :: Sherlock Holmes - again! I'm still trying to work out the twist... Did you watch it, what's your idea?

What's influencing you this week?  Do share.

Have fun xx

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday :: Primroses

It is quite grey and miserable today, but yesterday was beautifully sunny and it really felt like Spring wasn't that far away. With this in mind I thought I would quite like to design and make some primrose felt shapes that I could use for future Spring themed projects. So this is what my work-desk looks like this morning:

The shapes still need a little work, but I think they are pretty much there - and anyway, I am having fun working it out.

What's on your workdesk this morning? Pop over to Stamping Ground to see what everyone else is up to.

Have fun. xx

Favourite Things :: Peacocks

Last summer, when planning to redecorate my hallway, I treated myself to a beautiful print of a peacock and ever since then I've found that I have been drawn to peacock inspired items.

I recently found this funky peacock-feather ring:

which I have been wearing along with this peacock coloured nail-polish:

 Even the kids have been inspired - we made these Mr Maker pictures at the weekend:

by Superhero aged 6

by Princess aged 4

 So last week  I made myself this cute little peacock feather inspired brooch:

Its been an idea that I have had in mind for a little while, so I am really pleased with how it turned out. I think it looks quite art deco. I've been wearing it with my black coat and teal coloured scarf.

Do you like peacock coloured items too?

Have fun. xx

Meet Me On Monday :: 3/12

Apologies for the lack of photographs - having some technical difficulties today!!

Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend? It's a really chilly day here today, but it's beautifully sunny - what's the weather like where you are?

I'm having a bit of a de-clutter at the moment, which as a terrible hoarder is quite difficult for me! However, we are changing the use of some of our rooms (putting the study downstairs, switching the kids rooms, etc) which should allow me to have a dedicated crafting space, up in the top of the house - yipee. So I'm being brave and having a good sort through and re-homing items where I can or donating to our local charity shops. It feels like a good job to be doing at the being of the year truth be told.

What did you get up to over the weekend - do anything creative? What do you have planned for the week ahead? 
 
This week I'm:

Making :: a chevron inspired brooch - chevrons seem to be everywhere at the moment, don't they?
Cooking :: fruit & chocolate fondue with the children. Not strictly cooking I know, but it contained two of the major food groups - fruit & chocolate - so I think that's allowed
Loving :: my new peacock coloured nail-polish - one of my goals for 2012 is to be a bit braver with colour!!
Wearing :: a new dress - another goal for this year is to hang-up my jeans (which I seem to wear everyday) and wear more dresses. This one has a pretty-pretty blue & green flower print
Watching :: New Girl on channel 4. Any programme where the leading lady sings (badly) at any opportunity is alright with me

Eating :: more vegetarian dishes - Mr A & I are trying to always have a meat-free Monday. Mushroom and rosemary risotto this evening ... 
Dreaming of :: Spring - it can't be that far away, can it?

What's influening you this week?  Do share.

Have fun xx