Trying to be busy

The one on the left was for my neice's 13th birthday last week and the one on the right is to go in the shop. I'm trying to be busy with the crafty stuff, especially as the craft fair is only 7 weeks away (eek) but the weather doesn't really help. I know I shouldn't complain but, hey, I'm British so I think that means I'm allowed ;o).

Can you see the concentration on my face - tongue nearly out and everything. JJ got hold of the camera while I was tying raffia on some soap.


I've managed to make these 6 fabric boxes today and....

....this bag yesterday. Made with a re-purposed denim skirt and belt buckle. Lovely and lightweight, lined too. Try and get it in the shop tomorrow. I've also made some medium sized gift bags and another crocheted brooch, but I forgot to take the pictures before the light got too low. Hope everyone else is busy (or not) doing things they love.

Oh my gosh

One of the littlies and I went to visit a local wildlife centre today and while we were there we saw a sign advertising their next craft fair. Mm, I thought...lets just ask for a bit of info! I'm now booked to stand at my first craft fair on the August bank holiday weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to get public liability insurance and then I'm all set, well, apart from making enough stock to cover 2 days of (hopeful) sales. Eek

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The above is the other fabric box I made yesterday. I contains my hairbands and is made from one of my Nan's old kitchen curtains - I love it. Everytime I look at it I think of my Nan. I also made my second batch of soap today, so tomorrow I should have a tutorial to post up for you.

Procrastinating

I should be painting some bedrooms but I really can't be bothered! Instead I've made this fabric box and.....


.....added this trim to a hand towel for the new bathroom.

This is one of the bottles blackcurrant, elderberry and rhubarb cordial I made. I also added some star anise and cinnamon to the pan while it was warming. It's lovely with warm water added to it.