Sunday 5 August 2012

Keyrings, bracelets, photos and one fast year

Time for another Handmade Monday... where did the week go? *checks under the bed, in the kitchen cupboards and under the stairs.* Nope it's not there. This week has been a busy week, though I don't actually have much to show for it. I simply haven't had time to take all the photos.I have spent most of the week updating photos of my Folksy items and thus I haven't had time to upload and polish the ones of the other makes from this week.  

Grave Find - A Skull Keyring/Bag Charm with Pumpkin, Bat and Bead extras

Tied in Knots - A leather thong Knotted bracelet

Wild Thing - Bag charm/Keyring


I have spent time working on some very simple black cushion covers to replace the rabbit chewed ones. I was going to just leave them all just plain and simple however I think I will have to stitch on a character or two just for variety. I will post pics once I have those sorted.

I have been pumping out Christmas decorations, getting ready for a fair come November. I didn't want to get caught out with one a couple of days to go and no stock to take. I always worry when I take items to fairs if I am carrying enough stock as it never looks much when I set up the table. I have been assured that less is more, however I am sure you have all viewed your displays from time to time and thought 'Hmmmmm...'

This year has gone so fast though. This time last year was a Friday and I was hours away from getting married on the Saturday morning. When I think about all the hours I stayed up cooking, cleaning and getting the decs up, then how little I remember of the actual day I wonder if it was worth all the money in the end. Not meant in a bad way of course :) I was flicking through the albums though and think maybe I should print them off and make a nice little album for them. I found an interesting looking tute on how to bind your own books so when I get 5 I think that will be project number 50,201 :D

Finally, when jumping from Christmas decs to cushion covers I kinda decided I wanted to host a Swap - A Halloween swap and was wondering who would be interested. Bloggers of the world, let me know. It should be fun :)



22 comments:

  1. Happy Anniversary! I really must get on with Christmassy things, I find it so hard in August!

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  2. Great makes. I like the mauve 'wild thing' it reminds me of a swizzler! Happy Anniversary from me as well.

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  3. Love the makes - and a very Happy 1st Anniversary to you! Enjoy x

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  4. I like the mauve wild thing charm as it reminds me of love heart sweets that I loved when I was a child. You seem to have had a productive week - hope this week is too.

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  5. Your Grave Find is fun- that's one cheery looking skull!

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  6. Happy Anniversary. I really like the Grave Find, the smiley faces of the skull and pumpkin.
    Ali x

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  7. I love the bag charm! I would def be up for a swap! :-)

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  8. Great makes! I can't believe how fast this year is going either, I don't feel like we've had a summer yet!

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  9. Ohhhhhh you've got me worried now....haven't started making Christmas stock and have a huge fair in November......best get the 'I Love Christmas' cd on and crack on! x

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  10. Very gothic, love the skull one not yet added skulls to my work maybe pluck up the courage one day. All beautiful makes my favourite has to be the handbag charm.

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  13. great pumpkin charm, I'm in the process of preparing for a Pumpkin Patch Fair, (I've also got a couple of 'C'things on the go)
    Looking forward to seeing your cushions.

    Jan x

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  14. Hi Kat, sorry about the random 'Aimee Smith' posts, I'm on my daughters computer and it's not co-operating!!

    Jan x

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  15. I'm getting married this time next year and am currently knitting, crocheting and sewing flower centrepieces for all the tables - I think that's all the handmade stuff I'm doing though and at the moment without any time pressure it's great fun! Ditto some of the other commenters - I like the smiley pumpkin and skull!

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  16. Love the key ring. Would love to do a Halloween shop, but not sure if I have the time at the mo'. I'm sure you'll get lots of uptake thought.

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  17. Happy first anniversary. I can't get my head around Christmas just yet - I don't even feel as though we've had a Summer!

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  18. Loving your key ring and would love to take part in a halloween swap - was just checking out all my halloween props this weekend.

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  19. I don't know how those of you who make things for fairs and to sell have time to make enough things, but I'm always impressed. That first keyring is very cool. It makes me think of Nightmare Before Christmas, one of my favorite movies.

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  20. Happy anniversary!
    Love the bracelet, ot really is lovely.
    Will be keeping my eye out for more details of the swap :)

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  21. Hi, there! I saw your blog mentioned on Highland Monkeys and popped over for a peek...love your style! I've just been browsing around and saw that you mentioned keyrings for Christmas....gingerbreadmen!! Would love to see some of those.
    Halloween swap? I'm a cardmaker...not sure if that would fit in? Just became your latest follower!

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    1. All crafts and craftsters are welcome to join in! Nice to see a new reader. Will be popping your way this evening.

      Like the gingerbread keyring idea. On it :)

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