Saying Goodbye

Today I shall say goodbye to a friend.

Pink Rag Rug

This is my latest rag rug is a pink toned rug with accents of lilac, blue, green and orange.
You can find out more about it HERE

The Beach Of My Dreams

My favourite place to be is on a windswept beach.  i love beach combing and always have.  I have memories of being a child on one of my yearly Northumbrian holidays walking along the deserted beaches and seeing a man pulling a cart along collecting driftwood, fishing net and other exciting looking trreasures.

I was hooked on beach treasures from that moment and although I have never owned a cart, I have uindulged the inner beach comber, rescuing druiftwood and rope.

One of the things I treasure is sea glass.  I t's beautiful washed surfaces have taken tears of being shaped by mother natures gentle buffeting.  (the man made attempts are nothing like the real deal)

These pictures are taken from a newspaper article about a beach in California that would be my dream beach.  It was formally a dump where rubbish was left through the 1950's until the 1960's when it was realised that toxins were poisoning the environment, but what began life as unwanted rubbish is now a beautiful glass pebble beach and it attracts tourists to it's glorious sparkling treasure.

Mother nature fought back and won.

It is an offence to remove glass from the beach.

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

I love this mosaic mirror by Funky Mosaics.  it's available from her Folksy Shop 

Denim Rugs

This is another denim rug that I have made from recycled jeans.  This one contains 5 pairs of jeans.
available to purchase HERE

Pebble Boot Trays

Found this great idea for keeping your entrance free of muddy and wet boot marks.
Simply take a baking tray, line with a towel and cover over with pebbles. (obviously don't do this if your pets or children are going to swallow the pebbles)

I think this makes a very stylish shoe stand.

Celebration of Epiphany

Recycling Jeans

My first project of 2012 is well underway.  It began when I was tidying out the cupboards and came accross some old faded outdated jeans.  There was no way I could wear them and they weren't worn out ....... so out came the scissors, the seams and pockets were removed and then I ripped them all up and turned them into this.

 just a bit more to do now.

This rug is available from HERE

Waiting

I am currently waiting for lots of things, including:

felting needles and wool tops (for my new hobby)

books I have ordered

M&S to refund on some trousers that were sent back

A New Year & A New Start

This is my very special memory necklace.  It was created using odd earrings that I have stored in my jewellery box,  It also contains broken necklaces, buttons from my children's clothes and other little trinkets I have stored away.
I have created these memory necklaces for other people using their own special treasures.

Happy new Year

Crafting Ambitions ~ My aims for 2012

Back in January 2011, I wrote a post detailing what I wanted to achieve in crafting.  You can read the post here.  I am please to say that I achieved my ambitions.  This coming year I am hoping to extend my skill range into the following areas.
1. Resin Crafts ~ The art of encasing items in resin for jewellery and accessories.
2. Free style wool felting ~ the art of turning dyed fleece into accessories and items for the home.

Open House Christmas Time

The First Wednesday in December has become the date I always hold my open house.  This year it is Wednesday 7th December.  Hopefully the weather will be a bit kinder this year and the two foot snow drifts won't shut the world out of the village.
I'm really enjoying making Christmas decorations and this year will have loads of new styles for you to see.
it will be running from 9am until 2.45pm and then in the evening from 7pm until 9pm.
All are welcome to come and browse whilst enjoying free Christmas refreshments!

Wooden Radiator

Just saw this fabulous wooden radiator cover featured on Folksy.  I think it is stunningly beautiful and would love them for my rooms.
Find out more about these handcrafted radiator covers made by Jason Muteham HERE

Bridlingtons Beach hut advent calender

A fantastic approach to the advent calender

Have fun!