I've been so sick over the past 2 weeks... it's almost gone (the cold) I just have this awful chesty cough... I wasn't able to finish my Christmas crafting with this cold and taking extra hours at my part-time job... by the time I have free time to do anything or take pictures, it's to dark!

Well I guess after Christmas I'll have some photos to share with you... for now have a very Happy Christmas!

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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I'm back

from my 2 week break for my little sisters wedding in Canada... the wedding and reception was absolutely beautiful great fun! ... my sister had Stillmotion film the day so below is the same day edit they put together...


Nick + Nat's SDE // Toronto from StillMotion on Vimeo.

congrats to my sister Natalie and my new brother Nicholas!

&hearts

happy valentines day!

Getting ready

My sister is getting married on the 21st of this month, so Peter and I are flying out to Ontario Canada for the wedding... we will be away for 2 weeks... It's going to be great to see family and to meet new family... I'm really looking forward to this visit.

We leave early Monday morning so I've been rushed off my feet these last few days washing clothes, finishing off projects and knitting some mittens...

a belated happy new year...

One of the things I'm trying to do more often is try to make more new dishes... the Salmon Pasta was a big hit.

My handy helper... keeping my double pointed needles together...

I started these sock spring last year... I finally finished them... they are sooo cosy!