Monday 20 June 2011

Handmade Monday


How can it be Monday again? Time seems to be flying, but in the grand scheme of things I still have ages left till Little Miss Mack arrives? I managed a bump picture for you all this week. It was taken on Saturday at 34+6 just as I headed off to my babyshower.


I also managed to make something for my baby this week too! I only had a pattern for age 2-3 so I was quite pleased with what I managed to guesstimate into this little pillow slip dress. All the insides are finished on the over locker and it has an internal bodice part as well. Not bad for my first attempt at dress making. I can see a few more of these coming off my machine as she gets older!


As far as stock for next weekends Leigh Handmade and Vintage Fair goes I just knocked up a few more scrappy cards. I picked up these cute A6 brown card blanks in the Range on sale last week and they were crying out for some scrappy attention. I made 12 in total all different and you can see them all on my facebook page HERE.



A couple of cushions made from linen and cord and embellished with the last of my favourite Hawaiian print.

and a teacup pin cushion for good measure.


Last of all was present making, the bag above I can show you as the birthday boy has already opened it, but my final make of the week will have to be revealed later as it has yet to be posted to it's new owner!

So really a quiet week for me considering. I've done a lot of sleeping and not a lot else. I am hoping the energy levels will return this week so I can spend a bit of time on the house and I don't foresee that much making happening as I am closed to orders and supposed to be resting. No doubt I will be back next Monday with one or two things to show you though, after all Crafting is relaxing for me.

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11 comments:

  1. Wow, that's loads, well done! I've got a pile of fabric waiting to be made into things for my children and my 20 week scan tomorrow, so as long as all goes well, there'll be an even bigger pile/longer list of things to make, lol! Put your feet up ;)

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  2. Fabulous makes, Claire. Glad to see that the bump is progressing well!

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  3. Enjoy your last few weeks of freedom. You'll always find time to fit in some creating. In no time you'll have a toddler to contend with and then it's a real challenge to keep everything out of reach! You're making some lovely things - love the pin cushion!

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  4. What a cute little baby dress! Love the pincushion too, fab idea! Lovely to see bump progress pics too x

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  5. Clare - you certainly have been busy! Let me know if you need me to bring you some tea or coffee in on Saturday... I live just round the corner from the Community Centre and will be popping along on Saturday.

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  6. Can't believe how much you have to show this week - and you've been sleeping too? Amazing. I love the pillows - gorgeous! Anna x

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  7. Lovely 'pillow' dress, so cute. You've fitted in a lot this week.

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  8. You've made loads! Loving the cushions and the teacup pin cushion especially. I know if I had it I'd end up getting muddled up and end up with pins in my cuppa!

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  9. Love the photo of you and bump, as for the crafts you have done great this week but don't forget to rest :o)

    Jan x

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  10. You have been busy creating some wonderful items this week, enjoy your fair

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  11. You are always so busy I'm not sure how you manage it. Your makes are gorgeous as always. I've left you a little surprise on my blog hope you like it.

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