Saturday, April 07, 2012

Snot and TED Talks





Surrounded by a sea of fabric and things...

I love Bank Holidays (who doesn't?), not because it's a chance to have more time in bed, eat lots and generally be lazy, although I plan on trying to do at least one or more of those things. But because its an opportunity for me to do what I want to do. And all I ever want to do is make things. My hands cannot be idle. Which probably explains why I do online roleplaying...typing into the night.

Today is no exception to this, I have a lot to do from my collaboration with Heidi, which is going great guns, to working on the new product line (really need to place that order next week) to revisiting an old favourite. I am back making tissue holders. I am generally reminded to make these when the hayfever season kicks in, its like my annual nasal reminder. Tissues and hankies are an old school way of dealing with that rather irritating of bodily fluids (sorry are you eating?) and yet I am often reminded on a train that so many of us forget to have them on us. No more I say, I simply cannot stand the sniffing, have one of these bad boys in your bag or pocket and never forget to fill it. Sniffing is in my top three list of reasons why I could one day be forced to use my scarf as a weapon. The other two you might ask are chewing gum with your mouth open and listening to music at a level that I can hear it but can't quite make out what it is. Never travel with me on public transport, its not pretty.

So this is what I am up to, from stitching skull and crossbones, to stitching snot. Stitching the word, and not with it...now that would be messy. Whilst I stitch like there is no tomorrow I am listening/watching out of the corner of my eye to TED talks. If you have ever wanted something to inspire you with a subject you least expect then listen to a TED talk.

What are you up to?



Bunting, pirates and snot...sounds like a recipe for a great party.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Want it Wednesday - Easter Tidings

I maybe at a point where I should have perhaps shunned Easter eggs but dammit every time I wanderer into a supermarket I end up making a beeline to the egg displays. Why is the chocolate better than any other time of the year? It think its the fact its thin, in some instances, and cracks up in a satisfying manner.


And there I go off onto a tangent, so whilst I think about biting the head off a Lindt Bunny I will live you some delightful Easter inspired gifts, which in a way almost suitable for the rest of the year.

















Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter, and don't overdo the chocolate....


Monday, April 02, 2012

Missed Sunday, how about Monday?





Why hello there, I sort of managed to miss my usual weekend blogging, can't think why? But anyway, I've not really been up to a great deal post birthday celebrations last week, but I have been beavering away with the stitching. Above is the completed version of what I've been calling 'cloud boy' number 2, only another 2 to go and that mini series will be complete. I hoped, however, to get really cracking with number 3 but the stitching yesterday wasn't all that great, and some days you do have to put it down and walk away and that's pretty much what I did. Thank Merlin's fuzzy beard for tea.

I will aim to get the third complete this week. This is the plan. Thankfully have the whole of the Easter Weekend to make a dent in it as well as a couple of other new bits and pieces (fingers crossed).

On a side note I've still not heard from my winner of the competition, is there a problem posting on here? I know in other blogs people have been having issues with this, can someone post a test comment or something for me? Report back to me on my Facebook page if there is a problem. The winner was OLIVIA280177 and they posted a comment here on my blog originally. Please do step forward because if I've not heard from you by the 10th then I will draw again, and that would be a shame.

And that my friends is about it, don't forget I will have another  'Want it Wednesday' post this week and I am feeling all warm and fuzzy about Easter.