Hobbies and Crafts

Sounds very interesting Von, cant wait to see the outcome...

Well I may or may not have lost the plot ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

I was reading yesterday about "snow dyeing" fabric and thought I would try some before all our snow melted.

You surround fabrics with snow on a tray and pour on dyes and let the snow melt slowly.
Well I collected a bucket of snow and currently have a piece of silk covered in coloured snow so watch this space and if it's successful I'll send Ann some photos.
Take care everyone and keep warm
Von

Moonbi, it was but it now seems to be accepting one or two at a time after I deleted some of the early ones.

Ann
I thought that the blog was "full" of pictures. thats why I havent been sending any.!

moonbi, Sorry you have not had anyone to view your house, is the market slow there too? The fires have been nasty and the smoke must be very unpleasant so best to stay in and good to have something to do. don't forget to send pics of your makes.

Scozz thank you, I did find a book in the end in the Hobbycraft shop. Have had a go at a couple of the simple stitches but not really had time to concentrate. I will though. thanks for the offer, I think patons are still around but didn't see any pattern books by them.

Ann

Paton's had a book "How to knit & crochet" - my copy is over 40 years old!

If Paton's is still around, the book should be in print.

If you can't find it, I can scan the pages and email them to you :-D

Hi there

Its quite a lot cooler here this morning as the wind is from the south, but
I cant get outside the last couple of days because there is so much smoke about from fires. the summer has been extremely hot.

Nobody inquiring to buy property lately, so

Nothing else to do, I UNpacked a couple of card making boxes and started........
Im happy creating again,

I made a pink card for a babe girl, niece of my dil, to post to Minnesota, and another for my bil who has been in hospital for tests.

I have subscribed to Magazine called "Cardmaking in Easy Steps" its an AUS. and I find it really good because, it comes with all the supplies to make the cards pictured in the mag. and clearly detailed instructions and photos on how to make each. sometimes I can make about 15 cards if I think smart.

Not cheap to buy, but if I had to buy all the supplies separately it would cost much more. so Im happy, when I cant get out, Ive still got all the stuff to make what I see in the book.

best wishes to all and hope you dont have to dig too much snow !!

Hey Ann, I will go and have a peep thanks... :-D :-D

Two of Jeans lovely cards on the craft blog

Wahoooo..well done AnnG and Phil:)

jude x

Well done getting the thread back.... and well done doing your die cuts, I have been playing with the new Sp*********s dies, the one that you can emboss with as well as cut with, looks nice but takes a lot of fiddling with all the bits and pieces, I have manage to do some cards one with the expandable die cut, will send the pics a.s.p. enjoy your scrapping Ann...

Love Jean xx

Just used the Big Shot with a new spell binder die I ordered, one of the fancy label ones and then used it on the Memory box one with the solo shim addition and it worked very well. So I am pleased with it now.

Better get back to doing a few more scrap book pages for grandson's 21st book.

Hurrah!!! :-D :-D

Thank you so much Phil and I hope you are feeling better. :-)

I have just used my big shot and wasnt sure if what I wanted to do would work on it but it has, if I need to do large cards the G/C will do them , but I do love the big shot.... very easy to use turning the handle is smooth and easy....I feel sure I will use both machines although the big shot will be used more, so no longer need the cuttlebug , if there is any interest in it P.M me....

re; the crockery I have it all on a table in my craft room so if the neighbours or visitors want any they can take their pick afterwards we will drop some off at various charity shops litttle by little....the bowls are already earmarked by my neighbour, and some of the cutlery,The prices in the stores now makes it easy to have a change , Dun***m have very good offers on.....havent been to the Range yet but they will no doubt have a sale on too.....hope there is some craft stuff...

Jean, lucky you having the grand calibur for a present, I did have a little play with daughter's, also a Christmas present and it seemed very easy to turn after the Cuttlebug but, as you know, I am torn and still wondering which to buy for a second one.

China!!!!! I have loads, but it is very occasionally used. I am sure I could get rid of some of it but it is so heavy to take to a charity shop and I don't know anyone else who wants it. What are you doing with yours?

Morning fellow crafters, hope you are all raring to go into another year of crafting, Moonbi what a great box of stuff, .....lucky you Ann lots of lovely vouchers to spend I love vouchers, but for some reason my lot never get me any.....
I did however get the Grand Calibru off J, I have the big shot also,and the cuttlebug which I want to get rid of.... we cant move for machines :-D :-D
not really in the mood for crafting though, sad time for us , dear friend died on the 27th.....
I have some pennies to spend on new stuff when I get round to it , I have some new dies on order too...at the moment we are getting rid of lots of old crockery and many bowls and other kitchen stuff, some we have had for many years, and I have to say I dont really want to part with some of them, but clean sweep needed....so Happy New Year everyone,
lots of new ideas on the crafting scene so look forward to hear some of your new craft Ideas....

Love Jean xx

Happy new year Moonbi, interesting shoe box there :-)

I have a shoe box filled with all sorts; tube of silicone glue, stitch designer floral border template, 3 rolls of black and white washbi tape, paper clips people shapes, glitter foam alpha shapes, pink gauze ribbons, packet of C3 envelopes, and milk and honey hand cream, box of chocolates to nibble while I craft.
Happy New Years to all, hope its a good one.

Not been anywhere to look yet Von, except Amazon where there are a couple with good reviews. Might go for one of those. If I don't strike while the iron is hot (so to speak) I will probably go off the boil and not get around to it.

Yes I shall have no trouble spending any of my gift cards.

The crayons sound interesting I will be looking forward to hearing about them. and I expect Jude will be envious of the book. :-D