Monday 3 October 2011

Back to Nintendo

Well whilst I haven't paid much attention to my blog, I have spent countless hours in front of my t.v. trying to perfect my cross stitch. I wouldn't say I'm perfect, but I am getting there. I figured that I could watch a new charming t.v. series whilst geeking out to the past.

Those of you who read my last post will remember that I am trying to perfect my stitching skills in order to make a bag for the other half. A good idea... aside from the fact as I mentioned before my cross stitch skills were left somewhere in the 90's.

However, he loves his inner geek and wants something retro. And being a HUGE fan of the computer game (I use this in the broadest sense - those of you with young sons, brothers and 'big' kids will know what I mean), I figured lets go Mario. The worlds friendliest plumber - and if anyone has his number, drop it by me, I have a radiator that needs fixing before the next cold snap. But, all these little stitchings will not be going to waste. I figure, with my day off tomorrow, out comes the blank cards and glue gun. Waste not, want not. Or something to that degree anyway ;)

So here are a couple of my tiny critters, soon to adorn a keyring, card or some other form of media of my idle hands choosing.

This guy needs a background, but I thought, hey cute enough.

And inspired by 'Know you Mushrooms'


And in all fairness these have nothing to do with Mario... in fact some how Pac Man cherries and yet more Invaders found there way in there... but cute right? ;)



So I am off to 1st Unique Gifts, to see what the lovely Wendy and fantastic crafters of the world have been up to. I believe if you haven't already, you need to join in!



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12 comments:

  1. Susie3 October 2011 at 18:42

    Those are very well done! I did a little cross stitch years ago and what I remember about it was it was hard and I kept losing my place -- so bravo! :)

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  2. Carolee Crafts3 October 2011 at 19:12

    Now the space invaders I recognise, ooh that dates me the others sorry have not got a clue but they look very good.

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  3. Made in Suisse3 October 2011 at 19:15

    These are awesome! I would so want a Yoshi!

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  4. Kat Shenton3 October 2011 at 19:38

    Yoshi, never thought of a Yoshi... gonna go make a Yoshi now :) Thanks for the idea hun!

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  5. Wendy3 October 2011 at 19:41

    Very cute - love them all!

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  6. Ali3 October 2011 at 19:45

    Really great work Kat - your stitching looks so neat and I think these would make fab keyrings and cards.

    Looking forward to seeing what comes next...

    Ali x

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  7. Christmas Pie Crafts3 October 2011 at 19:52

    The cherries are very cute - and yep, I remember Space Invaders. Great fun

    Jill

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  8. Unknown3 October 2011 at 20:01

    Ah, they took me back and in a good way, I was useless at space invaders :( BTW, put cherries in your labels... I did for a cherry brooch and have had lots of hits from it :)

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  9. Helen3 October 2011 at 20:54

    Kat they are fab, very unique and would look great on a keyring or similar :)

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  10. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)4 October 2011 at 10:50

    Cherries! Love them. Your space invader images take me back, you've done so well to recreate them.

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  11. Kazies Magical Designs4 October 2011 at 12:52

    These are really lovely you are doing really well with the cross stitch xxx

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  12. Jan4 October 2011 at 22:27

    They are really neat stitches, I love the cherries.
    Good luck in your new venture, I look forward to the updates in your global enterprise.

    Jan x

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