Making Christmas : The Beaded Garlands

I've been feeling quite crafty lately (maybe because of Halloween?) So why not whip up some decorations for Christmas... and why not.. It seems that I've hoarded a lot of beads, fabric, wire, more beads over the years... it's about time I took them out and made something...

My garlands were inspired by this and this from Cox & Cox...


I call one above the Ice Garland... I may add lights to it, I'm not sure... it all depends where I put it.. I'll know for sure once the tree goes up... it may end up in the kitchen..


I'm still working on this red and copper one.... it may be a garland or maybe a wreath for the front door... I may even patina the copper wire... still not sure

After Halloween

This Halloween we decided to have another couple over for a little spook-fest... we had treats... a quiz and watched a not so scary movie (Prom Night 1980) it was a very fun evening!

I really enjoyed decorating the flat.... we even brought in a pumpkin... very Martha, no? It only took me 15 mins for me to do... I will definately do this again next year...


Actually I did a lot of Martha Halloween decorum this year (time was a factor this year... I bought some plastic skulls that I spray painted black then covered in glitter..

I made the bat garland and large owl face for our entertainment unit...




pumpkin heads for Peter's Alice Series...


it was a lot of fun! now it's time to make decorations for christmas and get some knitting done... it has been really cold in the flat these days...

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Jumping Right In

I've been keeping my self busy... making art, working on the portfolio and even working part-time in retail (what ever pays the bills right?) other than that summer has been been a complete wash out... I've been really looking forward to autumn though... I currently have a few knitting projects on the go....

Keeping myself busy

Currently working on updating both websites, new art for my art and photography portfolios, new art for the Etsy shop.

So when do I find the time to knit?

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the swing of things

So I've been back from Canada over 2 weeks now and I'm finally getting things done... the weather so far this week has been absolutely gorgeous and I'm finally feeling creative again!

This Sunday will be my 37th birthday... I'm not sure how I feel about that... ask me again on Sunday

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