Ok I think I am the worst blogger in history. I never get around to posting what I've been up to. So here I am again, with a few things to show you (that really should have been blogged about individually as I made them).
1. Fabric Canvases
I decided about a week ago, that although I am always making something crafty, my house is absolutely, 100% not decorated. We rent so we're limited as to what we can do, but it seems to have escaped me to do anything until now. So I went down to Crazy Clark's (Aussie Dollar Store) and bought a whole heap of different size canvases. They ranged from $3.50 to $10 a piece. I bought 10 in total. I got the idea to do this from a blog I follow. I can't remember whose blog. I just looked for a good half hour and couldn't figure out who it was. But I still ended up doing my differently. They made their own frames and just did the fabric over the frame. Where I bought frames with canvas on them. Different but the same. I have been asked to do a tutorial for these.. I promise I'll add it to my Urgent To Do List. But here is what I've made so far.
These are in my craft room. I love them. The fabric in the centre is some vintage fabric I got from the Op Shop. It was such a good find.
And here are the ones in my bathroom - yes they are covered in towels. I found some super cheap ones and thought they'd be a fun way of decorating the bathroom. I love them!
I have 4 more to make. Then I need to find other ways to decorate my house... it is looking less bland.
2. Money bag
I decided I needed to make a bag to put my money in for when I do Market Stalls. I made it out of nice and sturdy denim scraps that I had, and put in my VERY FIRST ZIPPER! I was so pleased when it worked out. I was fully expecting a fail. I think it's super cute!
3. Applique Onesies
I finally bought that wonderful (I don't actually know what it's called) baking paper sticky iron on stuff for appliqueing. It makes life a hell of a lot easier!! I whipped up two onesies the other night. I have a few more to go, plus a little boys Tee.
4. Lace Earring Frames
Once again, got this idea from someone else, and can't remember who or where. I really must write these things down.... I made a whole heap to sell at Markets, in white, silver & gold (gotta love spray paint fumes.. wooooohoooo!!)
5. Christmas Paper
I will be going overseas in 47 days. For a whole month. Right before Christmas. So I need to be super organised with having all my Christmas Cards ready to go to sell. So I went and bought a very nice selection of patterned papers from Stampin Up! & my local Scrapbooking store (which is hugely overpriced). These are just a FEW of the delicious stash that I now have.
6. Filling orders
My friend/cousin came over the other day. She went through my fabric stash, and chose all the fabrics she wanted me to make flowers out of. She is a photographer and needs props. She photographs babies quite often. I am putting together a selection of flowers to be clipped onto headbands. Here's what I've made so far. There's still a few more to go.
7. Other flowers
Last night a friend of mine put on a Girls Night. I brought some of my crafty stuff (I made the previous flowers at this event) and the others girls there decided to give it a go themselves. This is what they came up with. I really think some of them are funky as!
8. My stall last month
The promised photo of my stall at the Fete last month (that was depressingly highly unsuccessful).
And I think that pretty much brings me up to speed!! I promise I will get my tutorials under way. I have three in the makings. I rarely have time to do anything, so when I do it's usually an hour - and I'd rather craft then blog (sorry ladies). I'll post some of my Christmas cards once there are more to show (only 2 types so far). Hope you are having a lovely Sunday! Back to work tomorrow!
Happy crafting!
Christy
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