Show & Tell :: from the first week of the school holidays!

Well, I've survived the first week of the summer holidays - just! To be honest, Superhero has been in football camp all week, so it's just been me and the Princess. So we've spent quite a lot of time going for coffee and doing some "arts & crafts" at home.....

Here are a couple of examples of my latest felt flower corsages:

What do you think? 

What have you been making this week?

Have a great weekend.


Jumbleberries xx

Meet Me On Monday :: for an ice-cream

 

 This week I'm:

Making :: another felt cameo brooch, this time with a little ice-cream motif
Attending :: the village school's summer fete as a stall holder

Visiting :: Stamford for a bit of retail therapy and a spot of lunch with my mum, such a pretty place to visit

Taking :: my little Princess for her first ballet exam - too cute for words!!

Watching :: Wimbledon obvs - poor old Andy Murray.....

Eating :: Eaton Mess, the only thing to eat whilst watching the tennis

Waving :: hello to all my new blog followers - welcome, good to see you

Loving :: "for the love of camping" Cushion by Maisy Lee Designs at Folksy. Really bright and summery, even on a grey, wet day!

Did you have a good weekend? What did you get up to? And what do you have planned for the week ahead? 

Have fun.

Jumbleberries xx

Folksy Friday :: I Love Brooches

In case you haven't been able to tell - I Love Brooches! I love making them and I love wearing them. Felt brooches are my favourite, but I love all styles really. Take a look at all these lovely brooches found on Folksy this week:

 Vintage Button Brooch by Love and Buttons

Pretty Deer Felt Brooch by An Owl to the Hollow

Felt Paisley Brooch by Buttercup Boutique

 Felt Owl Brooch by Gingerbeer Designs
 

Aren't they pretty? Do you like wearing brooches too?

Happy Friday.

Jumbleberries xx

Folksy Friday :: On Your Bike!

Well, I don't know about where you are but here, every now and again, when it's not actually raining, the weather has really been quite nice - warm and sunny. So I've been taking advantage and hopping on my new bike Matilda in the hope that I'll soon have legs like Elle McPherson.....

So my theme, rather obviously, for my Folksy Friday this week is "bikes" - take a look at all these lovely bike related items found on Folksy this week:

 

Kindle Cover by Whimsy Woo Designs 

 

Raleigh Chopper Mug by Gelert Design

 Bicycle Purse by Handmade by Edwina 

 "A bike is a bike" T-shirt by Muddy Ground

Hand Embroidered Bike Mini Cushion by Tea with Rachael and Stephen 

 

 Bicycle Recycled Card by Love Maisy

Rectangular Bike Brooch by Julia Smith Ceramics 

Aren't they great? Which one is your favourite?

Right then I'm off to do another 10 miles ....

Wishing you a great weekend.

Jumbleberries xx 

A Good Day

This morning Mr A and I went for coffee together (he had the day off today to do some decorating in the kitchen) and when we walked into the coffee shop the girl serving us commented on my new style cherry felt cameo brooch that I was wearing:

After I had explained that not only had I made it, but I also sold them too, she asked to buy one from me. Just like that! Needless to day I was very happy. What a great way to start the day!

How's your day been today?

Have fun

Jumbleberries xx

Meet Me On Monday

This week I'm:

Making :: some new look cameo brooches. I'm changing the design slightly and think the new shape works so much better
Meeting :: the Mixed Bags, the monthly crafting group I go to, run by Mrs Quirky Boots. I had a great day (as usual) and the lovely Heather let me have a go on her sizzix machine and I have to say I got a little bit carried away .....
Working on :: my granny square, it's been slow progress as I keep getting distracted with other projects, but it's getting there 
Growing :: a very strange plant - no idea what it is, but it's in flower and is really pretty. The flowers have 11 petals!
Reading :: 50 Shades - but only to see what all the fuss is about you understand!
Listening to :: Through & Through by Paris Wells. Mostly at high volume whilst dancing in the kitchen 
Watching :: anything but football .....

So what did you get up to over the weekend and what do you have planned for the week ahead? I'd love to know what is influencing your creativity this week - add your name to Mr Linky below to join in.

Have fun

Jumbleberries xx

What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday :: Cameo Brooches

Today I'm using my little tray again and doing some stitching in front of the TV! I'm making some more little cameo brooches and all the bits of felt are quite small, so I find it easier to work this way. I've designed a strawberry motif, in celebration of Wimbledon, an apple motif, as I thought this might make a lovely "gift for teacher" and an owl motif, well, just because really.

What do you think? I'll try and pop back later to show you the finished items!

So what's on your work-desk this sunny Wednesday morning?

For more Cameo Felt Brooches, check out my Folksy shop.

Have fun.

Jumbleberries xx