Hobbies and Crafts

I was just looking for a couple of crochet links for Jill in France and found this>>>>

It's so easy to be distracted LOL

http://www.favecraftsblog.com/auntyks-crochet-guys/

and I know how Jude loves a discount/freebie :-D :-D

Gosh Jill, I am a bit confused by your post, could you translate into English please for the uninitiated. :-D

There is a wealth a great ideas and demo's on youtube, if at loss for a project for a class, I do a quick search.
I have made a start on my Christmas with some slims with a pretty dreamweaver stencil of hanging baubles plus using Viva Croco and also poly filler covered in fine glitter instead of expensive Dreamweaver paste.

x Jill

The only way I'm getting to craft at the moment is still in my dreams. I've bought some books on Decoupage through Amazon and I'm loving them. Found magical stuff on YouTube and I just knew that this video would impress you like it's done me. I've learned how to put stuff into Favourites on the compute and I'm rapidly accruing a lot of videos on there.

Seriously if you've ever wanted to know about any craft, chances are it's on YouTube.

Me want to do this one and me want to do this one

NOW :-D :-D :-D :-D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SCgjr4o_4U&feature=related

Where will you ever find the time Jill :-D

I might be tempted to crochet again after reading and seeing the links :-)

Julia should be keeping an eye on this thread with all the crochet hints. :-D

Why what Jude? The temptation or owls facing t'other way? LOL

Just this morning a crochet spiral design has landed on my FB and I really want to have a go - now LOL :-D

Island....lol...oh why??

Jean....l get emails everyday from this link:)

jude :-)

Here's some bargain yarn and other goodies for yarn crafters :-D

http://www.deramores.com/stylecraft-special-dk

At 1.99 a pop it would be rude not to make a colourful blanket :-D

Stop it Jude! I've got quite enough UFOs (unfinished objects) already LOL

Lovely colours, would make a great cushion - or blanket - but I think I'd have most of the owls facing away. :-D

What a great site Jude, lots of great ideas just wish I could crochet.....lol.... :-D thanks for sharing all these lovely sites you keep finding, what a star you are....
hope everyone is doing o.k.
love Jean xx

Oh my word this is so cute....someone must make it:))))


http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/owl-toteem/25576

jude ;-)

I have been collecting so much 'put that to one side for me' stuff that either I use it or get rid. I'd like to do crackle paint on shoe boxes and I have some new skirting board leftovers. I would like to make some notices out of it. 'My Garden', 'Jill's Kitchen' and anything else I can do. Al and I were at a craft show a few weeks ago. The stuff on sale was good but samey and I want to be a bit different.

I've been watching YouTube for demos but I wonder if anyone on here has done it and has some ideas and tips for me. I'd like to think that I can combine it with other crafts and maybe sell some. Trouble is I am behind the times now with craft techniques and media. I've got lots of emulsion paints to play with and already have a bit tub of pva glue.

It's been so long since I've done any decent crafting that I am beginning to get very itchy. :-D

Thanks.xx

"Where are the crafters ?"

I'm here, but not crafting.

Before I went away north I packed all my craft things away, sewing machines and fabric.
That was so the painters could have access to those rooms. Now that I'm back I have avoided the temptation to unpack those things, but rather to get on with getting the house ready for sale.

Since my return Ive been painting the built- ins, varnishing the window sills and clearing away stuff to the op shop.

Next week my daughter will give me a day to help wash windows.
Later on we are going to hire a carpet cleaner.

Id love to get out my sewing machine again, but that will have to wait until another home, another time. but doesnt stop me browsing magazine to keep up with the trends ! :-)

Had a reasonable journeybthanks Jean although traffic was horrendous and the tunnel t Beaminstr is still closed which meant a long stour. However the weather tidy was glorious and we have had a lovely day. I have some craft stuff with me and will do a bit when T goes off to play golf. Also hope to visit a craft shop I hope is still in Bridport. :-D

Still havent got round to do the marbling , every time i want to start it I think of something else to try, so today I started die cutting just got a new set of S*********S and they are lovely I also used some of the paper out of cereal boxes and it worked better than greaseproof, and all free... I was asked to make three special cards for a lady and she was chuffed with them her friend wanted some also , so I did those and they were recieved with thanks and a few bob.... cant be bad... I really enjoyed the challenge hope there will be some more..
but maybe not.....its all word of mouth ....
Hope Ann had a safe journey and also good weather to follow....
so were are all the crafters,? no news or tips....
bye for now... Love Jean xx

Thanks Jill, amazing. I can imagine me getting in quite a mess doing this though.

wow,Jill it is amazing , I have just remebered I have some marbling paints somewhere, must have a look and have a go. thanks for telling us...
love Jean xx

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e6RM-KxR28&feature=related

You have just got to watch this. Eleven minutes of magic.

xxJ