Working hard to get right

I have been neglecting my blog yet again this past couple of weeks. However, rather than laziness, this time I have had reason. I recently lost a dear member of my family - my cat Moomin. She passed away unexpectedly two weeks ago of a heart attack. As a result we needed to make a quick decision and opted to get a kitten to keep out 4 year of tom, Garfield company. So a lot of change all round. Excuse my indulgence - but this is Moomin and Garfield just chillin' (she's the black and white one btw lol).

And this is the little critter we got a week or so ago. The Tiny Terror known as Hera (yes she is a bitch like Zeus' wife too).

Whilst it has been as sad time I have kept myself busy with work and with crafting! Managed to start getting on top of my Folksy store and stock counting. Making up a few new plushie designs which I am looking forward to starting. So with change there comes determination! Oh and I got myself hooked on Twitter. So between Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest all I need is Google+ and YouTube and I'll have this busy covered on all social media forums :D

So here are a few of my recent make and creations (some of which are in my Folksy store LOL).

Swarovski crystals 

A glaring of Monsters

Don't forget it's Handmade Monday over at 1st Unique Gifts. If you haven't checked it out yet, you really need to!

Plushie heaven

This week has been busy with regards to the old 9-5, however my crafting life has been a bit slow. I have to be honest and say I've been a little lazy this week. I have a fair coming up in April, only a tiny local one, so I know I should be stocking up so to speak. As it stands I just couldn't motivate myself this weekend. I did find myself sitting on-line and bought loads of beads and some tiny buckets that I think once filled and finished will make excellent Easter gifts. But overall... mass slowness! I have to be honest and say I'm having a perfection moment. I want everything to be absolutely perfect for this fair even if it is small. I am checking every detail 3 times over. If it doesn't get through the check due to a stray stitch or a misplaced eye, it ain't coming with me. Thus I haven't really been up to much. Must put the microscope down and do better things with my time!

Here are a few of the weeks makes.

Yep... yet more mini monsters

Another Owl, just because they are cute!

And apparently this guy wins first prize!

So as you can see, very slow week for me. However I have promised myself I will create more over the next week. Or at least try to. No point in making promises I can't keep right? ;)

Today sees the start of this weeks Handmade Monday so if you haven't already, get over there and check it out!