tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11051341573980957622024-03-05T14:27:41.058-08:00sparrowarmscrafty goodnessJenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-85349276818438713152011-01-10T11:21:00.000-08:002011-01-10T11:41:27.484-08:00His Name Was Michael...A couple of days ago the fabric arrived for part of the Great Bertie Makeover. It's only the stuff for the cushions, but Oh My. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. I've always scorned the Fat Quarter, who wants such an iddy bioddy piece of fabric? But then as i perused the eBay vintage/retro fabric sections, I came across my new man (sorry Arran). His name is <a href="http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/MMF/Home.cfm?Gid=1229">Michael Miller</a>. Hello Michael.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7gLYaoLhHBm3seaP6IO5ap5Pc1NHH4_gYAsojmVDxJWgOWNM7EZHbi3UVSIZfN82APzNH7PonVmR2fpTWG5ZVyXnxSGnaXmrsNdLtTKGyKwLvj1Gh622OZSmvcqMyLiteaP3osAPLi4/s1600/camping+fabric.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7gLYaoLhHBm3seaP6IO5ap5Pc1NHH4_gYAsojmVDxJWgOWNM7EZHbi3UVSIZfN82APzNH7PonVmR2fpTWG5ZVyXnxSGnaXmrsNdLtTKGyKwLvj1Gh622OZSmvcqMyLiteaP3osAPLi4/s200/camping+fabric.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560642061270500034" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEu7OULyOKIW4-mSTQuNNXtP8dX2BpIKF9g2FYqljAUhtSOPYAl68RKpe5wW2OiWHMjU_hAGYxCkDLn2D9XOlHIzNi5z698eG5c5I5dmNTRijkaTFA6C7hJW9KrCSYq2zJH8C6_yPkxEk/s1600/ladies+fabric.bmp"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEu7OULyOKIW4-mSTQuNNXtP8dX2BpIKF9g2FYqljAUhtSOPYAl68RKpe5wW2OiWHMjU_hAGYxCkDLn2D9XOlHIzNi5z698eG5c5I5dmNTRijkaTFA6C7hJW9KrCSYq2zJH8C6_yPkxEk/s200/ladies+fabric.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560643478340079826" /></a><br /><br /><br />His fabric designs are of such utter awesomeness, that I just new I needed some in Bertie. Unfortunately, the £12 odd a metre doesn't really fit with my uber cheapness, but, lo and behold, there was the fat quarter. At around £3 a metre it's still not cheap, but it's almost the exact size of a cushion front, so whack some coordinating plain on the back, add a zip, and BOOM. That's one Michael Miller cushion right there, for about £4. SONIC BOOM.<br /><br /><br />I've also discovered <a href="http://www.fabricrehab.co.uk/index.php">Fabric Rehab</a>. Like fabric? Go there. Now. Seriously. I got this gem from there:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZY3bRy-U1SZLlmZ9fgRmnjgQU4ZIFaPJCLwvWd0tvvjfzIy123Yk6xCYX9HBYsXt0IuuvkbfUd7qE4bW0Mp-EOq-OYumB-G9wS9wsbOabcj3moCsLXZniHUXIcmcszRww1MoH8tTuamU/s1600/caravan+fabric.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZY3bRy-U1SZLlmZ9fgRmnjgQU4ZIFaPJCLwvWd0tvvjfzIy123Yk6xCYX9HBYsXt0IuuvkbfUd7qE4bW0Mp-EOq-OYumB-G9wS9wsbOabcj3moCsLXZniHUXIcmcszRww1MoH8tTuamU/s200/caravan+fabric.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560642358865024194" /></a><br /><br /><br />I think a cushion was made out of it within about an hour of opening the package. I didn't even pre-wash which is seriously against my sewing beliefs.<br /><br />I also made something with one of my caravan appliques! Ta dah:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSSfZtWzRHO5eM2I00vXuo3s3qSdNEQY0nkof19yegd0qCOZogN-tcScnoO3rQTJJt_09tVvYjEdqLycZOJavn5ada0eLL01GiWLhiNEFafPT9mqiNhjsePTluEMaazB9U_16dOTWxrg/s1600/7th+January+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXSSfZtWzRHO5eM2I00vXuo3s3qSdNEQY0nkof19yegd0qCOZogN-tcScnoO3rQTJJt_09tVvYjEdqLycZOJavn5ada0eLL01GiWLhiNEFafPT9mqiNhjsePTluEMaazB9U_16dOTWxrg/s200/7th+January+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560642762145758706" /></a><br /><br />It's a good job Ruby appreciates my crafts...Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-52022587170575078502011-01-06T01:41:00.000-08:002011-01-06T01:57:35.414-08:00I am dying to start work on Bertie the Caravan, but I can't for the following reasons: <br />a. we haven't ordered any paint yet.<br />b. the fabric we have ordered hasn't arrived yet.<br />c. it's frickin freezing.<br /><br />So desperate am I to do <span style="font-style:italic;">something</span> caravan related, that last night I got down my scrap box, threw on some Naruto and got creatin'.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWOKVdBzdzt6d2mNS1KyBNDOY-flaRflzlhl43a0NSxFlH844DFLs4C6tRd6Rj0PBg4KsB9hAbibVJan503xaDNZdEB83OJ08CQk8hV96vJpLK3J1iGro0LgT1sD900tL8kxN3gFMpF0/s1600/6th+January+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkWOKVdBzdzt6d2mNS1KyBNDOY-flaRflzlhl43a0NSxFlH844DFLs4C6tRd6Rj0PBg4KsB9hAbibVJan503xaDNZdEB83OJ08CQk8hV96vJpLK3J1iGro0LgT1sD900tL8kxN3gFMpF0/s200/6th+January+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559006395602482194" /></a><br />Large.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOu4vVFwprI6XwF1AFGGTZfb2jSVsqNvCt-lutfsrr3ipeU7V75PRsSg9sNcdsIMwUiww4TJ-YoTNCVJ0mV3m4G6gC1eC9VRtAB8JH5YAkT6_js0vC1YLocn9ZynmDdlN4qleBFlDzLWM/s1600/6th+January+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOu4vVFwprI6XwF1AFGGTZfb2jSVsqNvCt-lutfsrr3ipeU7V75PRsSg9sNcdsIMwUiww4TJ-YoTNCVJ0mV3m4G6gC1eC9VRtAB8JH5YAkT6_js0vC1YLocn9ZynmDdlN4qleBFlDzLWM/s200/6th+January+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559006624022811026" /></a><br />Medium<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzUV0c7_g1MTcVRlpgUE5q-mY7Hn4WZptTubkyazMyxJxl0I21Av5QtaJyjalKTAMndj4_2OKeYF-Y7shDRMxS3luQhbDhUTFK115OPplyVNivQ4lo6ZVo_x9ZoIj9t-TIcRlJAyf_mY/s1600/6th+January+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzUV0c7_g1MTcVRlpgUE5q-mY7Hn4WZptTubkyazMyxJxl0I21Av5QtaJyjalKTAMndj4_2OKeYF-Y7shDRMxS3luQhbDhUTFK115OPplyVNivQ4lo6ZVo_x9ZoIj9t-TIcRlJAyf_mY/s200/6th+January+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559006989609725554" /></a><br />Small<br /><br />They're Iron on applique's. I'm not sure what they're destined to ironed on to, but I think I may stick a few on Folksy, see if there's any interest. A range of caravan based items is forming at the back of my brain, I may be powerless to resist...Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-5342989020289977572011-01-05T02:01:00.000-08:002011-01-05T02:15:41.656-08:00Hello 2011!Hi there! Remember me? I used to be that girl who updated her blog all the time, but once her crazy daughter stopped having afternoon naps (sigh), couldn't squeeze in the time for posting. Well with the help of said little one starting school this morning (sigh), I am officially backski! And a couple of exciting things to start the new year with:<br /><br />Firstly, for the second time ever, I made it onto the Hot New Projects category on <a href="http://www.craftster.org/">Craftster.org</a> with <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=368839.0">Ruby's new kitchen</a>! If you haven't seen it yet, please go have a gander and take a moment to appreciate the many hours spent in the freezing attic putting this bad boy together. Thank you. <br /><br />Next, like my new look? It's still grey and cold and miserable out there, but this background makes me think of growing peas and picking strawberry's and impromptu outdoor eating. On a gardening note, I'm reaching the big three-zero this year, so it's OK to be excited about the quality of my soil right? Right?!?<br /><br />I was going to add some pictures here of all the things I made for Christmas (and there was blinkin loads) but I'm feeling new year, new crafts. So first project posted will probably be the needlebook I just finished for a swap on Craftster. I cant post untill I've sent it, but I reallllly want to keep it for myself. Luckily, it being the nature of The Swap, at least I'll be getting one in return, and the lady I'm swapping with seemss extremely cool, so I'm very much looking forward to seeing what arrives in the post.<br /><br />Projects lined up so far this year include the Great Bertie Makeover, for which I ordered a pile of gorgeous fabric yesterday, much to RBS's dismay, and a set of washable nappies for my bro and his lady who've just had a gorgeous baby boy called Jamie. I'm pretty sure they're not interested in cloth nappying, but what the heck, I'm forcing my crafts upon them anyway. Any excuse to sew and research.<br /><br />Right, I'm off for a cup of tea before picking up the munchkin. I hope everyone had a fab Christmas and New Year and are excited about what 2011 has prepared for them!<br /><br />xxxJenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-19182599826435213712010-10-12T08:16:00.000-07:002010-10-12T08:24:24.613-07:00WARNING! Boring blog post ahead!Another month, another lack of bloggage. I admit, I'm a bit ashamed. Especially after catching up at <a href="http://weebeastiecreations.blogspot.com/">Weebeastie Creations</a> . How pretty is this blog? I think it may be time to redecorate.<br /><br />Anyhoo, from my rambling intro, you may have guessed I'm not that focussed right now. There are lots and lots of very exciting crafts on the go but they're mostly Chrsitmas presents so I can't share! Not yet anyway. There are one or two things that I'm working on that will be gifted in the next few weeks so as soon as they're done I'll pop them on. <br /><br />Wowsers. Dullest. Blog Post. Ever.<br /><br />Here ya go, hope this helps.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZ3TL3AlRdcE0yIOo4tEoIkNQXPnGgG5005sSvBzo1IAjJd0ZESzMAkRUPT99ikf4zxpycsmP-M1ChrduSUI3ynObWtPeKt4wO-bW_lIaqj2aIL_g6-AHpRWzHOlDPCy_z1MdIbhJVfw/s1600/kirk-inspirational-awesome.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZ3TL3AlRdcE0yIOo4tEoIkNQXPnGgG5005sSvBzo1IAjJd0ZESzMAkRUPT99ikf4zxpycsmP-M1ChrduSUI3ynObWtPeKt4wO-bW_lIaqj2aIL_g6-AHpRWzHOlDPCy_z1MdIbhJVfw/s200/kirk-inspirational-awesome.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527180553697555906" /></a>Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-46287250469298364002010-09-13T02:45:00.000-07:002010-09-13T03:31:06.561-07:00What a weekend!Monday is here again, and I'm glad to report that I've had a pretty darn good weekend. Crafting, playing, eating, all the good stuff.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQx9bJFgyy_m1jc32KXSSvztjlh9wldVT6nn1luaumrgcqDcg1YAP_EeIt6sT4dTSd2n72Vv4sKVJKStqbIMIF4PeZGmrK25aIJo6K0en62XlJOmeQEJFhKuViozznvcUpKbUBOgRqGU/s1600/13th+September+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizQx9bJFgyy_m1jc32KXSSvztjlh9wldVT6nn1luaumrgcqDcg1YAP_EeIt6sT4dTSd2n72Vv4sKVJKStqbIMIF4PeZGmrK25aIJo6K0en62XlJOmeQEJFhKuViozznvcUpKbUBOgRqGU/s200/13th+September+014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516337188871409922" /></a><br /><br />Saturday afternoon was spent at the awesome <a href="http://centralbazaar.blogspot.com/">Central Bazaar</a>, I had a fab afternoon, met some great new crafters and caught up with old friends, as well as selling quite a few bits and bobs! It wasn't as busy as we would have hoped, but Wrexham's only just beginning to realise that crafts aren't all about tea cosies and the W.I. (Although both of those things, in my opinion, rock). My Design Your Own badges seemed to be the favourite of the day, so I'll be making a bigger thing of those next time. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5CY0GOfg2rgVCc_GVCa_zA3gmOHv_5XzG7KVWi5NTP-_4-JiRTbsnPgOlavrZmkOJafPXFttjhQanmVkHG_qcZ7B9kL6nQiTPDx-6zc4cG04VuA2Ygq7agpbNwZynXk1vK-_3B1SiHw/s1600/13th+September+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5CY0GOfg2rgVCc_GVCa_zA3gmOHv_5XzG7KVWi5NTP-_4-JiRTbsnPgOlavrZmkOJafPXFttjhQanmVkHG_qcZ7B9kL6nQiTPDx-6zc4cG04VuA2Ygq7agpbNwZynXk1vK-_3B1SiHw/s200/13th+September+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516337423695747058" /></a><br />Me at my post.<br /><br />Speaking of next time, I will be having a stall at the Ashfield Park Fun Day on Saturday 25th September, 12.00 - 5.00pm at Ashfield Park, off Crispin Lane, Wrexham, which should be something different! A fun fair, the Fire Service, North Wales Police and a host of activities have been organised in order to attract as many people as possible. I normally just stick to craft fairs, but a very nice lady called Dawn approached me on Saturday to ask if I'd be interested and I though why the heckaroo not. And it's for a good cause too. <3 good causes.<br /><br />After chatting to another lovely lady on Saturday (honestly, the place was full of them), she got me thinking about the prospect of printing directly onto fabric. Now this may seem a bit sad but this was a huge moment of creative enlightenment for me. You can print. On Fabric. With your printer. Good golly miss molly.<br /><br />My brain then went into a bit of overdrive: I can print out pictures of everyone I know and make them into teddies, I can make floating head Christmas tree decorations, I can print embroidery patterns directly onto fabric... I CAN PRINT EMBROIDERY PATTERNS DIRECTLY ONTO FABRIC. <br /><br />As you can probably tell that was the biggie. I have a craft swap that has to be posted in one week and until last night I hadn't really started it. I wanted to do a Transformers themed embroidery hoop, but was having an awful time trying to get the design right. Lots of craft swearing and square paper hurling later, and the idea got stuffed into the bottom of my bag. Until now...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQzjnJRofUK9o3EysZ7A34ICMvUexywN1ombLbR0eu2OykUU3o9CP4APyZn1RknWzQPsbbA4KTLCGUIi1_DXtbYuRrIyN3Qgl-rfXSuQ9BriFo25qFXKqaavRjsBiHf6sqwjB9S52CcQ/s1600/13th+September+017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQzjnJRofUK9o3EysZ7A34ICMvUexywN1ombLbR0eu2OykUU3o9CP4APyZn1RknWzQPsbbA4KTLCGUIi1_DXtbYuRrIyN3Qgl-rfXSuQ9BriFo25qFXKqaavRjsBiHf6sqwjB9S52CcQ/s200/13th+September+017.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516338670453597922" /></a><br /><br />That is printed onto fabric! (are you starting to get an idea of how excited I am?) Here it is in the hoop ready to be embroidered.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsYMeic_jo8JHgXteywBYQ-d7TxLe0th3nngBVoWp8srO-ZWgSDdUYtdvNefUGJWx1wzHjaTf4xYYH1nHGh7F721ojadkNvYEcIcGgc5pFN6rcW7OEw3E9o89pJbuvXGNoHhnEGhaPoE/s1600/13th+September+019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsYMeic_jo8JHgXteywBYQ-d7TxLe0th3nngBVoWp8srO-ZWgSDdUYtdvNefUGJWx1wzHjaTf4xYYH1nHGh7F721ojadkNvYEcIcGgc5pFN6rcW7OEw3E9o89pJbuvXGNoHhnEGhaPoE/s200/13th+September+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516338926579187010" /></a><br /><br /><br />My gosh. I'm having a LOT of fun sewing this baby, and am glad tonight's Craft Night theme is embroidery so I an carry on sewing and blag onto the girls about printing on fabric a bit more. <br /><br />Right, not another word about it. In this post.<br /><br />On a less fun note, I made myself put some stuff on <a href="http://www.folksy.com/">Folksy</a> today. I took about 30 (bad) photos of things I want to put on, and managed to get 8 on before I wanted to top myself. I HATE listing things on the Internet. It's not even one thing, I hate the whole darn process, taking pictures, touching them up, writing the descriptions, waiting for everything to load... eurghh. It's a good job I've already come to terms with the fact I'm never going to be a dot.com millionaire. So if you want to see 8 very nice but badly photographed and terribly described items of jewellery, have a look <a href="http://www.folksy.com/shops/sparrowarms">here</a><br /><br />Wowsers, that was some blog post. Hope it keeps those bored at work entertained for a bit. Oh, and here's a picture of a dress I made from a man's XXXL t-shirt that I wore to go out with a very lovely fella on Friday night.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEWttLPORrKkdjHL-ci9dkZL_RuCVE9V9eERKL8I0_TjUREqF49wIyP5ZWEtTEXDhpuHTceEtYlTBi9TZeReEPUQYiJdSqdHxJrt65RD8n1w-5ksPLJbyOIs1iqP9-cfWMBIcaKA1pGg/s1600/13th+September+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAEWttLPORrKkdjHL-ci9dkZL_RuCVE9V9eERKL8I0_TjUREqF49wIyP5ZWEtTEXDhpuHTceEtYlTBi9TZeReEPUQYiJdSqdHxJrt65RD8n1w-5ksPLJbyOIs1iqP9-cfWMBIcaKA1pGg/s200/13th+September+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516342501357265554" /></a><br /><br />I'm calling it the Whoredry Hepburn dress. See what I did there?Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-18452470434684382822010-09-06T02:46:00.000-07:002010-09-06T03:04:38.222-07:00The Final Countdown... AgainLess than a week to go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001038787760&ref=ts">Central Bazaar</a> and once again I realise I'm ridiculously under prepared. Why do these things only dawn on you when you're lying in bed and have no intention of doing anything about them? On awakening I've realised things aren't quite as bad as they seemed whilst dozing, but still lots to do.<br /><br />I'm right now in the process of making some signage, and for once it seems to be working out first time... which is a bit worrying. I'm waiting for the printer gremlin to jump out "You may have designed them Jenno, but I sure ain't gonna print 'em! hahahahahahaha!"<br /><br />If they do work out, they'll be loving pinned to my newly decorated pin board with some awesome button pins (which I've yet to make. Or buy). Next are some fabric badges. I realised I'd completely forgotten to make any in the furor of the film badges. So the craft night girlie's, although they don't know yet, will in fact be my Badge Brigade this week. we'll be singing some kind of working chant to help proceedings I think.<br /><br />Crochet season is upon us again, woo hoo! I pulled out the project I've been doing since last winter and discovered I only had about 20cm's left to do which took about 10 mins. It's been in the cupboard about 6 months. Sigh. I've now started a cot bumper for thee soon-ish arriving nephew, which contains a lot of black... sounds erm, gross, but is in fact very cool! Will be making myself one as soon as it's finished. A blanket, not a cot bumper. I'm little, but not that little.<br /><br />Ooh, Juniper and Roses has just come on the radio, my fave.<br /><br />Right, back to work. Please, please, please come along to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100001038787760&ref=ts">Central Bazaar</a> this sat, 12 - 4 in Central Station, Wrexham, there's always so much beautiful stuff on display and you can maybe get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Also, mention this blog and you can have 10% off anything you buy from me, as well as a surprise, craft fair only offer I'll be revealing on the day. How good am I? That's to make up for the lack of pictures in this post.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-39737079544082994002010-08-22T11:49:00.000-07:002010-08-22T12:03:23.703-07:00Badges, Badges, Everywhere...I have finally finished some badges! What I thought would be a couple of evenings worth of work has turned into a bit of a marathon, but it's lots of fun so I don't really mind. I managed to get about a hundred badges cut out Friday and yesterday packed up all my badge making kit (which is obscenely heavy) and carted it to my folks to make them up whilst Rubes was entertained by other grown ups. Unfortunately though, I didn't take enough badge parts. Oh well. I still managed to get about half done, and am going to embark on the rest this eve whilst watching some kind of cheesy/scifi violent film.
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<br />To the pictures! They're all themed, and here some highlights:
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIk7maH6NS2yeWpCEeYnytD2ftf4a7iozjHGHKpgqCK45i9xgc32QhuFHQ9a9sH4d5LLT2I1O-DKJAo1Ha505R8_vKa-zALZHxxf0Y-BcEyJnhCCBxM5PHdyb24dzTiNmI50psMrCdVs/s1600/22nc+August+052.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIk7maH6NS2yeWpCEeYnytD2ftf4a7iozjHGHKpgqCK45i9xgc32QhuFHQ9a9sH4d5LLT2I1O-DKJAo1Ha505R8_vKa-zALZHxxf0Y-BcEyJnhCCBxM5PHdyb24dzTiNmI50psMrCdVs/s200/22nc+August+052.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508309848496751170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3U-JGlWTUCZ3m2k4-gK0Un7p_sHdVtDnoVc0gJejDsFaLYgnyUBSMNGOLYwlgqbN6blCE8qZn1DWpJ3XzEzEdjNDZQIvVnB_4TVgtxu7O-pdar6jeABIdWKdL3_IimV_qdfXHd4FsKOo/s1600/22nc+August+053.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3U-JGlWTUCZ3m2k4-gK0Un7p_sHdVtDnoVc0gJejDsFaLYgnyUBSMNGOLYwlgqbN6blCE8qZn1DWpJ3XzEzEdjNDZQIvVnB_4TVgtxu7O-pdar6jeABIdWKdL3_IimV_qdfXHd4FsKOo/s200/22nc+August+053.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508310021407532674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNhYaIVogoZgtZpXcj7vu8PBcnsuud0yyAfg6RallWz_cLqbqCqH1g4lYkZ1vY9EIv-BUz7vE2Wr2saHfpOVsacnDaa0AHcVAn0anxC22XdEo664Ci5Ia7Bvaucw6jxbG7zTi0tv-uYY/s1600/22nc+August+055.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtNhYaIVogoZgtZpXcj7vu8PBcnsuud0yyAfg6RallWz_cLqbqCqH1g4lYkZ1vY9EIv-BUz7vE2Wr2saHfpOVsacnDaa0AHcVAn0anxC22XdEo664Ci5Ia7Bvaucw6jxbG7zTi0tv-uYY/s200/22nc+August+055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508310195441687602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLtJyl_FZLbTo-pvgNmDRqZhDWNVmasKNQhGRaL7haPbrgPNe2XFlNfJdhbGDEaJEQc85r0b91rPynhMKrvJLUW4E_wft48f7A5NEITNdGST6PRRRhztsg8n6-g3DcVNOFe6fRW0z9pg/s1600/22nc+August+057.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLtJyl_FZLbTo-pvgNmDRqZhDWNVmasKNQhGRaL7haPbrgPNe2XFlNfJdhbGDEaJEQc85r0b91rPynhMKrvJLUW4E_wft48f7A5NEITNdGST6PRRRhztsg8n6-g3DcVNOFe6fRW0z9pg/s200/22nc+August+057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508310337302868354" border="0" /></a>
<br />Do you recognise the references? I'm going to be selling these at next month's <a href="http://centralbazaar.blogspot.com/">Central Bazaar</a> for a measly £1.50 a set! Bargain or what? As well as these, there will also be some True Blood, Grease, Die Hard and plenty of Twilight ones. Oh, and I'll be doing design your own badges for £1 each! Can you feel your creative juices flowing?
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<br />By the way, my fave by far:
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<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzHmVXeB2WD1BPnlhIn6oK3VK-BP2yb27-NAEZQ_yXnR6c2GN9f6sp0oY7pDBLcys0RY8C7WnAPzs0vZLlDuRWhps6U1oen4uJBCssAkDaDxYW367mbQ2hEefbW2wyTT77uFLr0qwpDQ/s1600/22nc+August+059.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipzHmVXeB2WD1BPnlhIn6oK3VK-BP2yb27-NAEZQ_yXnR6c2GN9f6sp0oY7pDBLcys0RY8C7WnAPzs0vZLlDuRWhps6U1oen4uJBCssAkDaDxYW367mbQ2hEefbW2wyTT77uFLr0qwpDQ/s200/22nc+August+059.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508310475434689906" border="0" /></a>I really do <3 Sheldon.
<br />Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-32708808195320498482010-08-19T06:18:00.000-07:002010-08-19T06:24:17.965-07:00Interim...I was hoping to have some lovely badge pictures up by now, but as per usual, they're taking much longer than intended. I thought I'd be able ot bash them out in an evening, but I think so far I'm on night five, and that's just the designs! I'm really happy with how they're coming along, but alas, no pictures yet.<br /><br />So instead, mouse crafts!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHnf0hWDyJSF5nHlwN4Rk2aHwuMXLbjw4HfR7FfTM1W8xdWaDUFXgohCwNvYEcXqoGIC_mzX6IrE2DNWWSwh0vHEdAhejDUB0jAQYPBxYfNZUgIIRtNze5tDrJV2YRh3lV2lJtl-I7-U/s1600/19th+August+033.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHnf0hWDyJSF5nHlwN4Rk2aHwuMXLbjw4HfR7FfTM1W8xdWaDUFXgohCwNvYEcXqoGIC_mzX6IrE2DNWWSwh0vHEdAhejDUB0jAQYPBxYfNZUgIIRtNze5tDrJV2YRh3lV2lJtl-I7-U/s200/19th+August+033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507111046996042962" border="0" /></a><br />How cute?Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-28059946726120349632010-08-14T06:59:00.000-07:002010-08-14T07:21:43.756-07:00Surprised? Not me!I didn't leave it six months between posts this time, oh no! I am back, primed and ready to blether on about the random crafts that fill my days.<br /><br /><br />Coming up very soon is <a href="http://centralbazaar.blogspot.com/">Central Bazaar</a> number 3! I am so excited to be involved again this time, I missed the last one, I just didn't have enough time to get stock ready (I know, excuses, excuses) but after a ring and earring set was very well received by my craftster <a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=353838.0">swap</a> partner, I decided "hey, they were pretty quick to make, you only have a month left and a two year old and a dog and trying to find a job to do, but what the hell!". I've not finished yet, but after spending £20 on buttons (yes, you read right), I can't bring myself to stock up again yet.<br /><br /><br />I'm making rings, earrings, hair clips and ring and earring sets, here's a few teaser pics:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytXZcBs-1MuNTLav3IZn1wqa33TvZo_W2IcHdIpwP8c2vqvvUtO90kURDs3cktnv10pB5eVnmXlSxClbd226hvN_tNoFMZhWwIBvpuZJfQxWn4jtPwtjUY7ZmBoX2CM6_uigDfdKVQ4A/s1600/14th+August+021.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgytXZcBs-1MuNTLav3IZn1wqa33TvZo_W2IcHdIpwP8c2vqvvUtO90kURDs3cktnv10pB5eVnmXlSxClbd226hvN_tNoFMZhWwIBvpuZJfQxWn4jtPwtjUY7ZmBoX2CM6_uigDfdKVQ4A/s200/14th+August+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505266853892178962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa5t_-C9Itxof8xJ7UpwXf0iiD1ijLQqfR1GnTo84cI41PkQfYOK88htxhIyTrUSwPa8DKqSiTpE0b_MDZwml4Jqsl6VkV7gRUHFthKMydr_ArnVG8ylWq-VmPGbRUABtY9HWLPNXo7E/s1600/14th+August+017.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTa5t_-C9Itxof8xJ7UpwXf0iiD1ijLQqfR1GnTo84cI41PkQfYOK88htxhIyTrUSwPa8DKqSiTpE0b_MDZwml4Jqsl6VkV7gRUHFthKMydr_ArnVG8ylWq-VmPGbRUABtY9HWLPNXo7E/s200/14th+August+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505267148562454642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwtRNL8zGvvVwqcAlZLxxtn6gxapvmO0iOTQPmznfaDA2wQlx656eiomfHDIL25qLDuA-rAcowDIMKTQGe1kpUlunNa8bCoqEJ-nhzLllBX4HWo_NURqi5U7d5KnfooIPX7ey1xB_a4c/s1600/14th+August+019.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwtRNL8zGvvVwqcAlZLxxtn6gxapvmO0iOTQPmznfaDA2wQlx656eiomfHDIL25qLDuA-rAcowDIMKTQGe1kpUlunNa8bCoqEJ-nhzLllBX4HWo_NURqi5U7d5KnfooIPX7ey1xB_a4c/s200/14th+August+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505266697717968482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXT67oT2ugc8OkL8Eo1C1W8PwUzZ27c9q1n4-j1I8jQuYKMiEQ4vHENrBRNUiH12DMs4tNnZXkpSFW1H6DCxi89PUcXU29kMkamC3X1jVDGBaGvqa7lOxBu0ZLc0kjhdAcRiX5Izq2yc/s1600/14th+August+020.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXT67oT2ugc8OkL8Eo1C1W8PwUzZ27c9q1n4-j1I8jQuYKMiEQ4vHENrBRNUiH12DMs4tNnZXkpSFW1H6DCxi89PUcXU29kMkamC3X1jVDGBaGvqa7lOxBu0ZLc0kjhdAcRiX5Izq2yc/s200/14th+August+020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505267280956514050" border="0" /></a><br />I love those stripey buttons!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvBIKZ1O6ifAgWfVROuNJSXoiqMLV5pw9bSHlY86Np22pJvZtbcIyTrgxQeUnGlOYDrYd0izU-UWVugSYvyYY1yrqjRVd1pSGmvlI7Pm-dT-ASR23S006ZTx757clWGQEL4crodDYrnA/s1600/14th+August+014.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijvBIKZ1O6ifAgWfVROuNJSXoiqMLV5pw9bSHlY86Np22pJvZtbcIyTrgxQeUnGlOYDrYd0izU-UWVugSYvyYY1yrqjRVd1pSGmvlI7Pm-dT-ASR23S006ZTx757clWGQEL4crodDYrnA/s200/14th+August+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505266522333944338" border="0" /></a><br />I feel like I've made loads, but I don't think these are going to fill a six foot table.<br /><br />I'm also going to make some badges, but not sure whether to do just fabric ones, or some slogan type ones too. Thinking about doing sets of three themed ones, maybe True Blood, The Big Bang Theory (Bazinga!), Grease, that sort of thing... Think I'll have a go, see how they turn out.<br /><br /><br />Finally, a warning:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNcY1V-YYTqJfVRg49rQIjd2epfFu12cp1AfLKwBN0hXbzYzcVIiRz3GxFQ13Q6WLF57uMjEM1yzDD6oyZ-dfPV-p2LbSs25Sp3xIwIt-xhfkng9fuUacVa2CpJlEhL53CD3k7z7Z91U/s1600/hiro.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNcY1V-YYTqJfVRg49rQIjd2epfFu12cp1AfLKwBN0hXbzYzcVIiRz3GxFQ13Q6WLF57uMjEM1yzDD6oyZ-dfPV-p2LbSs25Sp3xIwIt-xhfkng9fuUacVa2CpJlEhL53CD3k7z7Z91U/s200/hiro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505269208879575138" border="0" /></a><br />Some things even heroes can't weather.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-20707505611006276152010-08-09T11:40:00.000-07:002010-08-09T12:02:33.660-07:00Hello? Anyone Still There?Well it has been a terribly long time since I last posted. No particular reason really. Laziness maybe. I've been crafting away, that's not stopped and lots of things have been happening to fill up my time. Camping, new nephew on his way and the general running/jumping/playing chaos created by owning a two year old.<br /><br />But by popular demand (ahem), I am back! Woohoo! So a few projects as proof I havent gone off and joined the circus. Although that would be pretty cool. I'd be a tightrope walker. Or big top re-sewer.<br /><br />One of the things keeping me so busy is the participation in a few craft swaps on Craftster.org. It's awesome. You join up for a certain theme, get assigned a partner, chat about the things you like then get crafting for each other! The theme for this was 'Once You Pop' the idea being that everything had to fit into a Pringles tube! Clever heh? My partner and I also agreed to send one bigger item that wouldn't fit in.<br /><br />This is what I sent:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AmMyUvJMBAboJ5SVVpwx-G3kqa_nv5LM9jzqILJvzf8FmXs2neTujG_KGvKE8QHzEHiB4gMFkJzO-3tszh3puDeGY_xc9UAkmdU6OWKdAQPNQAh1qkjMEWysjNK_CRa2y85J6lEb0wU/s1600/8th+August+037.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5AmMyUvJMBAboJ5SVVpwx-G3kqa_nv5LM9jzqILJvzf8FmXs2neTujG_KGvKE8QHzEHiB4gMFkJzO-3tszh3puDeGY_xc9UAkmdU6OWKdAQPNQAh1qkjMEWysjNK_CRa2y85J6lEb0wU/s200/8th+August+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503482884875287314" border="0" /></a><br />She got a sock monkey with her name on, which I attached to the outside of the Pringles can which I decorated like a tree.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk27dSme3VTWjJbrA5awh25RkqlJzW0J_WKeAljtLzBGAHFBVGX-xz94h96ttFpLE4kGnwqH3LUAkbrNxc8M9srPHO2C-w9PJjcUZce46MEEWsZzeow3ts-f8VouFRFrmYN6HjZ7aNjGQ/s1600/8th+August+054.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk27dSme3VTWjJbrA5awh25RkqlJzW0J_WKeAljtLzBGAHFBVGX-xz94h96ttFpLE4kGnwqH3LUAkbrNxc8M9srPHO2C-w9PJjcUZce46MEEWsZzeow3ts-f8VouFRFrmYN6HjZ7aNjGQ/s200/8th+August+054.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503483783778017058" border="0" /></a><br />There's also a scarf belt, a handbag, a button ring and earring set, some Alice in Wonderland badges, a bookmark, and an embroidery, a new craft I've been playing around with. It was a lot of fun to do and she loved it all. She sent hers today so I should be getting it soon!<br /><br /><br />I have this ottoman that I got whilst I lived in Edinburgh and ever since, I've wanted to re-cover it. It's now Ruby's toy box and centre stage in my living room so I thought it probably the time. Only took eight years.<br /><br />Before:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cuASoUL9mNwbah2EQop_LxUG4Q_0S4SJOK648UvtQFX4Owwgm13uqGSuH5YmESBUsr3upwdEiOhetDCj9kSYg-mVW-HMQ5c9Udwi5f6rZ3uKD8T0g_KqZW4258rdISntlvoqg-9WyR0/s1600/8th+August+064.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cuASoUL9mNwbah2EQop_LxUG4Q_0S4SJOK648UvtQFX4Owwgm13uqGSuH5YmESBUsr3upwdEiOhetDCj9kSYg-mVW-HMQ5c9Udwi5f6rZ3uKD8T0g_KqZW4258rdISntlvoqg-9WyR0/s200/8th+August+064.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503484774877675650" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Z82wMZNCr_IV6AHvONvubL_7jG9KWf8QfuI_m8OV2jvEBbvE9r9gkD9vBnv6Lt3660cwjTpvYN6I1HzdP8rsIqQtR5KszJZFhf3dNGw06fVVKxYG9dwP_3Uw8eFrs_phwnz8cneR4ZE/s1600/8th+August+066.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Z82wMZNCr_IV6AHvONvubL_7jG9KWf8QfuI_m8OV2jvEBbvE9r9gkD9vBnv6Lt3660cwjTpvYN6I1HzdP8rsIqQtR5KszJZFhf3dNGw06fVVKxYG9dwP_3Uw8eFrs_phwnz8cneR4ZE/s200/8th+August+066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503484962391820850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Not bad eh? I bought the fabric for a dress and still have plenty left over so one day I may mysteriously disappear whilst looking for the doll's potty...<br /><br /><br />I also recently bought a book called One Yard Wonders, and it is awesome. I've made loads of the projects from it and liked one particularly which is a little fold up dolls house. I took inspiration from it, jiggled it around, added a bit of Jennyness and got this:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsjAhNefEQBJW6PtF3QI1aw8dkOZyvR8OofSj3Gl5qB0sI6bdE_eMUNR-v_w1x7eHSFFY1f6r2gkVxIcfPLxSJ2vJGH9ZEBsyX9W7fWHHOaM_oymIUCkv8QO0UxoTxtMoW5NnGLpFnCk/s1600/8th+August+081.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsjAhNefEQBJW6PtF3QI1aw8dkOZyvR8OofSj3Gl5qB0sI6bdE_eMUNR-v_w1x7eHSFFY1f6r2gkVxIcfPLxSJ2vJGH9ZEBsyX9W7fWHHOaM_oymIUCkv8QO0UxoTxtMoW5NnGLpFnCk/s200/8th+August+081.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503485697381364066" border="0" /></a><br />"Why, that's a nice bag."<br />"Thank you kindly, but it is more than just a bag..."<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7RANrlQsvXSpuI3rOYTpgov3C05rSmLhu2ax2qYCtTpniQVJhla14IWMA3RWe_T7Lvjhxf1_Gl4RDhsSt5XgoK3xHDTXHnwDm7xJ7fu00rXKopVbRSGkC-dYPbwWOKKUGw0l9AyAY4I/s1600/8th+August+073.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7RANrlQsvXSpuI3rOYTpgov3C05rSmLhu2ax2qYCtTpniQVJhla14IWMA3RWe_T7Lvjhxf1_Gl4RDhsSt5XgoK3xHDTXHnwDm7xJ7fu00rXKopVbRSGkC-dYPbwWOKKUGw0l9AyAY4I/s200/8th+August+073.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503485991017296482" border="0" /></a><br /><br />"It's a Peppa Pig picnic Tent!"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjfFm1PwrykDJG-4rRvLbhgnmXoKZGff1irw33bsgohk0xjShNOMAMKSvRduRE7fU9Snjjpn0_D9uRcF7ZXd6dDSpyHdjKXkFClxJtMHZFjFs8jyg5vzCMs2z-kKsI_Lp3Jq835It7hI/s1600/8th+August+078.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjfFm1PwrykDJG-4rRvLbhgnmXoKZGff1irw33bsgohk0xjShNOMAMKSvRduRE7fU9Snjjpn0_D9uRcF7ZXd6dDSpyHdjKXkFClxJtMHZFjFs8jyg5vzCMs2z-kKsI_Lp3Jq835It7hI/s200/8th+August+078.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503486306082681122" border="0" /></a><br />"Too much barbecue Daddy Pig? Time for bed I think "<br /><br />I was so excited to give this to Ruby and she loves it. And all my measurements worked out FIRST TIME. That has literally never happened to me before. Ever.<br /><br />You know, I've missed blogging...Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-30180056242447010852010-03-23T08:10:00.000-07:002010-03-23T08:27:38.269-07:00Am I late?The shame! Woe is me! I am an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">un</span>-dedicated blogger...<br /><br />Better late then never though, eh?<br /><br />I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">haven't</span> been sitting round on my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bum</span> watching Judge Judy the last 23 days <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">though</span>, oh no. I have been busy sewing and making and being a bit poorly. Myself, Rubes and my Ma all came down with a virus that really knocked us about. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">poorliest</span> I've been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">since</span> before Ruby was born. Managed to sort everything for the craft fair in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Northgate</span> Arena, which turned out to be awful. Freezing cold (and it was indoors) insanely loud Gypsy Jazz music(which was really good for about 2 songs), hardly any actual crafted items, most just imported and I only made £2.30! I spent £5 at the chocolate stand.<br /><br />It did mean however lots of stock ready for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11803246&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=319147461632&aid=-1&id=587960296&fbid=10150174153680297#%21/group.php?gid=319147461632">Central Bazaar</a>, which was AWESOME. Did a lot better money wise and it was just a super cool day. The other stallholders had amazing products, I could have easily gone into some serious debt, and I can't wait for the next one!<br /><br />As for none fair related items, been making a lot of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">tshirt</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dresses</span>, mostly for Ruby but one for myself too. Will be making them at craft night tonight too. Also been working hard on the Lola makeover, it's nearly done, she's looking fabulous and I can't wait to go camping! Have a look at my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">other</span> <a href="http://lolavanola.blogspot.com/2010/02/welcome.html">blog</a> for updates.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuKoCbXL0CBp6kiQWRA3h4wQjRznZMTA1e9s149_zJ2pxfdWjfiiaSRYLEgA4tZDrjZcbq4d2sObJ_MqZZYxGc4Tyq5Jtm4rOpnXjfI4-ewGjdnDdxxXRU8b_ZHLFygROq9AAGyxDk6w/s1600-h/DSC03366.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuKoCbXL0CBp6kiQWRA3h4wQjRznZMTA1e9s149_zJ2pxfdWjfiiaSRYLEgA4tZDrjZcbq4d2sObJ_MqZZYxGc4Tyq5Jtm4rOpnXjfI4-ewGjdnDdxxXRU8b_ZHLFygROq9AAGyxDk6w/s200/DSC03366.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451847539625159874" border="0" /></a>A blurry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">tshirt</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">dress</span> for Ruby<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMqFyGW-p7UrhYI6lwWx8v14ztfsGuXLFJ29FPH_Gc-hswK2OXdT1-js3B-ZeV2GUJG0MjBZQ9JDXPjAKrBdfeOSZz-bDjXu3XPfoX2jjl9xx-lM7p7bN3Vnh6B43bLvVBW7S4UEFagI/s1600-h/DSC03299.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMqFyGW-p7UrhYI6lwWx8v14ztfsGuXLFJ29FPH_Gc-hswK2OXdT1-js3B-ZeV2GUJG0MjBZQ9JDXPjAKrBdfeOSZz-bDjXu3XPfoX2jjl9xx-lM7p7bN3Vnh6B43bLvVBW7S4UEFagI/s200/DSC03299.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451847326736628738" border="0" /></a>A pair of pinstripe trousers made from one of my<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">pre</span>-pregnancy pairs. She looks so cool.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDp77E67rnPN2I2BDJkO889Q3ZaGQAYRj2r06hM4dsdu7xNuWNaShijKjQLvZauipZDhT5z5MbQWSbmArKO34vUN6YAWuUqgxnT9Lfa27KHClNosJFSFJZN6Qd0jy-zm2TXimctASAp5A/s1600-h/DSC03458.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDp77E67rnPN2I2BDJkO889Q3ZaGQAYRj2r06hM4dsdu7xNuWNaShijKjQLvZauipZDhT5z5MbQWSbmArKO34vUN6YAWuUqgxnT9Lfa27KHClNosJFSFJZN6Qd0jy-zm2TXimctASAp5A/s200/DSC03458.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451847929737067762" border="0" /></a>Making ties and binding like this gives<br />me real pleasure. Am I bonkers?<br /></div><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Anyhoo</span>, I hope everyone in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">blogville</span> is fine and dandy and looking forward to a wonderful spring. Kisses.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-74267078414127643242010-03-01T01:33:00.000-08:002010-03-01T01:45:57.475-08:00Yep, Too Green...Papa Jones has come to the rescue and the comp is in full working order, a whisper of its former self. My laptop however did not take too well to the negative <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">endorsement</span> I gave it, and has <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">carked</span> it. Oh well. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ebay</span> here it comes...<br /><br />So, a round up of recent crafts...<br /><br />A scissor roll from what's left of my current favourite fabric.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_swoGMoT2xye550Omhbfm57_jYbk1CM9fvbf3W3KwWlblS2yqaRQ0doxq5zBtWjL-e3D3Fh_bDzhgvfdDDHsg668IIcZBHXknUnyK654XhFh3x3wduVEAWuE63FdjgvSKcYgeJpUuUw/s1600-h/DSC03246.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_swoGMoT2xye550Omhbfm57_jYbk1CM9fvbf3W3KwWlblS2yqaRQ0doxq5zBtWjL-e3D3Fh_bDzhgvfdDDHsg668IIcZBHXknUnyK654XhFh3x3wduVEAWuE63FdjgvSKcYgeJpUuUw/s200/DSC03246.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443597006530188850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwNdHbwLL8nB3upS5e3B_NFr5OvHyD8-ZHSO7XFaKZKMhMcQIKqVCuD-tSbJSriZdw4OpxEsT-Ol-zuEZHBOXx-M5l2jj_vOWfFCJw0iAwZu25GMfpup1P2bn3l1RORfzv9tnWrgEV-I/s1600-h/DSC03245.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkwNdHbwLL8nB3upS5e3B_NFr5OvHyD8-ZHSO7XFaKZKMhMcQIKqVCuD-tSbJSriZdw4OpxEsT-Ol-zuEZHBOXx-M5l2jj_vOWfFCJw0iAwZu25GMfpup1P2bn3l1RORfzv9tnWrgEV-I/s200/DSC03245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443596767672850690" border="0" /></a><br />A snack bag and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sandwich</span> wrap for my sister's birthday.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH942lcrK7oyABwGIk2sDTwqA0DEwFMZCRx3hTDtO8-mZWUC51mlua4T_9rVRd1n9Aquntp81QFoAR6aBwTVjkn5U9QbThwRnpWEkV68x0NASVvAzbtv4fkHucSeXD3DqrKq6LTZrAfas/s1600-h/DSC03286.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH942lcrK7oyABwGIk2sDTwqA0DEwFMZCRx3hTDtO8-mZWUC51mlua4T_9rVRd1n9Aquntp81QFoAR6aBwTVjkn5U9QbThwRnpWEkV68x0NASVvAzbtv4fkHucSeXD3DqrKq6LTZrAfas/s200/DSC03286.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443597532383611394" border="0" /></a>Snack bag<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGukA9HHF_EeyQhNL9QZ8ZwxpqvCCOOjCDWDLvG8K6bC7P0rXlyplBlwDE9CjHvyPuyZz7bUk11hlPJPJHlPIkf5fvmCf_mwnaIa-A3LSHDVk8UpiSa7WiDrnd3PGy3KFjr9_HH28F8I/s1600-h/DSC03289.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPGukA9HHF_EeyQhNL9QZ8ZwxpqvCCOOjCDWDLvG8K6bC7P0rXlyplBlwDE9CjHvyPuyZz7bUk11hlPJPJHlPIkf5fvmCf_mwnaIa-A3LSHDVk8UpiSa7WiDrnd3PGy3KFjr9_HH28F8I/s200/DSC03289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443597831407086338" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sandwich</span> wrap closed<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwwzApPAU0wNASUG56eQ2ulSAExFxTxekF8qfbUSJ8ZMoFDKkSxd3taWAMODvRZDL4UfLHdyC_-yWguQoctkT6yINJWXDDKgHEkChjgASSpiIL1Ouem61c0wm6tVTsYFGHM1xKViP7a4/s1600-h/DSC03290.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwwzApPAU0wNASUG56eQ2ulSAExFxTxekF8qfbUSJ8ZMoFDKkSxd3taWAMODvRZDL4UfLHdyC_-yWguQoctkT6yINJWXDDKgHEkChjgASSpiIL1Ouem61c0wm6tVTsYFGHM1xKViP7a4/s200/DSC03290.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443597947602976690" border="0" /></a>Opening...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOI4pJ3bbt4CEjlE16lE644Rp3qj2yk7fzM8gOGzmlx9NklzDmxjLfcfxt22JNZ-2-OK7TeDEUQV2n8llNAlV6RGg15FcZbqR7YbZgVh0SoRRXz6iq2KedVk-4j5fIzCzAwByiUl4auog/s1600-h/DSC03291.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOI4pJ3bbt4CEjlE16lE644Rp3qj2yk7fzM8gOGzmlx9NklzDmxjLfcfxt22JNZ-2-OK7TeDEUQV2n8llNAlV6RGg15FcZbqR7YbZgVh0SoRRXz6iq2KedVk-4j5fIzCzAwByiUl4auog/s200/DSC03291.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443598099046459586" border="0" /></a>Ta <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">dah</span>!<br /></div><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">These</span> are also going to be one of this weeks craft night projects, and I can't wait to make a set for myself! They're both wipe clean on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">inside</span> and fasten with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Velcro</span>, and the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">sandwich</span> wrap opens into a handy <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">place mat</span>, to catch all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">those</span> crumbs and put your crisps on.<br /><br />I also <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">visite</span>d a caravan show this week, which has <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">inspired</span> me to get Lola all dolled up ready for the coming season. I was going to chart her progress here, but I felt she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">deserved</span> her own little blog so pop by and visit <a href="http://lolavanola.blogspot.com/">Lola <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Vanola</span></a> and witness the transformation!<br /><br />Right, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">I'm</span> off to iron some gnomes.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-33064846125187167432010-02-28T05:08:00.000-08:002010-02-28T05:09:19.777-08:00What Do You Think?Too green?Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-25278151969444988212010-02-24T11:32:00.000-08:002010-02-24T11:42:11.626-08:00Mac's BackMy comp is poorly. It's gone off the Doctor <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Pappa</span> Jones and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">JCB</span> hospital for some rest, recuperation and maybe a new fan, but will soon be returning home. For now though, I'm using my trusty old mac, which is great but not very trustworthy when it comes to pictures... so a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">photoless</span> (aka boring) blog <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">entry</span> come forth!<br /><br />Maya's been here a few days now, and we're loving having her in our house. She's fully embraced <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">the</span> life of a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">crafter's</span> dog and happily <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">snoozes</span> on the sofa whilst the sewing machine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">brrrs</span> away. I've torn <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">myself</span> away from dog crafting this week though, and although I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">haven't</span> done any more fair <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">crafting</span>, I have been busy making <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Ruby</span> some fabulous pinstripe trews, a sewing bag from some jeans, a scissor roll up case, and two pairs of curtains (five more to go...). I've also <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">had</span> the Crazy Crafting Sisters round for the first part of Easy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Peasy</span> Skirt night, and they're looking fab so far, with The Ladies <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Who</span> Craft coming on Friday to make awesome lunch packs. Pics of both will be coming soon.<br /><br />As long ans good '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">ol</span> El Compo survives...Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-80515667300530667202010-02-21T11:42:00.001-08:002010-02-21T11:56:03.828-08:00Craft, But Not As You Know It...This week has been spent sitting at my sewing machine late into the night, frantically getting stuff ready for the craft fair. Oh, wait... that's a pork pie.<br /><br />I have indeed been crafting, but it's been for one particular individual. Meet Maya:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwFycBuspWC06ehweIdhYQyKz4_EPrFn4ZHxq1DlgK7o_e6U_nVUeTor4WOmSYf5kX5MBACZB-VtZRkNlEGAaJz8eqaMdCZrpKLaUV_wgfYlUkMquXxBVdi3EvpNmL5_SiFDJPfKB060/s1600-h/DSC03216.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtwFycBuspWC06ehweIdhYQyKz4_EPrFn4ZHxq1DlgK7o_e6U_nVUeTor4WOmSYf5kX5MBACZB-VtZRkNlEGAaJz8eqaMdCZrpKLaUV_wgfYlUkMquXxBVdi3EvpNmL5_SiFDJPfKB060/s200/DSC03216.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440786293864385378" border="0" /></a><br />Isn't she gorgeous? She's the newest member of the Jones household, and a reason I HAD to craft. Not that I need one. So far I've made her:<br /><br />A bed (I know the fabric's completely impractical, but I made two and they come off for washing)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYN4Hox5oGJ1-mLQhcZkJtbRSqU_1U-bWOK6LzLylDf6bcc3Ny3icih8yl7z8u9Py_85GjSN5bYbRmYIR6yNXrs4Mgt8zMkP8NgwaSxHvx378ZrPRbyJ9dQvgcdm2ldv0LhDBi1Yt98o/s1600-h/DSC03180.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHYN4Hox5oGJ1-mLQhcZkJtbRSqU_1U-bWOK6LzLylDf6bcc3Ny3icih8yl7z8u9Py_85GjSN5bYbRmYIR6yNXrs4Mgt8zMkP8NgwaSxHvx378ZrPRbyJ9dQvgcdm2ldv0LhDBi1Yt98o/s200/DSC03180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440785984536076034" border="0" /></a><br />A lead (I'll be making a matching collar as soon as I get the bits)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPC_tytG1r15WhjkNDdlMQxXZS_au5LM6H3OjpcixL_GUFKkg_w4qiPiIKHfejYR7lQlj4TfEJZg2qIJBh4hjs8YztWS1vL4grm7MsixoBaAutvF_2W5QReNm1VaPphwa2abNQEP9yHw/s1600-h/DSC03189.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPC_tytG1r15WhjkNDdlMQxXZS_au5LM6H3OjpcixL_GUFKkg_w4qiPiIKHfejYR7lQlj4TfEJZg2qIJBh4hjs8YztWS1vL4grm7MsixoBaAutvF_2W5QReNm1VaPphwa2abNQEP9yHw/s200/DSC03189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440785616082861410" border="0" /></a><br />A crate cushion (with removable fleece cover)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAStohdR_sOSgtklOXOnIzHCncEvln0kuOZRI3uchy4ZiGjyHuZKbeEPJ5JAKj4W6oyYf7Fx29P6ZoZS2CvFuPfEA8ZwFuTllDzzoPTak6rAZ3r-6Q1gtJikBHpCbVGKdqxuKS6MVAlg/s1600-h/DSC03202.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKAStohdR_sOSgtklOXOnIzHCncEvln0kuOZRI3uchy4ZiGjyHuZKbeEPJ5JAKj4W6oyYf7Fx29P6ZoZS2CvFuPfEA8ZwFuTllDzzoPTak6rAZ3r-6Q1gtJikBHpCbVGKdqxuKS6MVAlg/s200/DSC03202.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440786141763298306" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A bag for bits and bobs (brush etc)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8NKXw2b86jJXLF80AZOxEDfb7ksFZvTnRHaoKB2TLl4IXD8Hx2u3kmD_v9oc2LzYFEQyaCipdGF525nI6Cl0qQ99dwXHEsPesjakpW8f85z3zkGKuioPzaUsvUW6O-GCZSVXwErSsvE/s1600-h/DSC03229.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8NKXw2b86jJXLF80AZOxEDfb7ksFZvTnRHaoKB2TLl4IXD8Hx2u3kmD_v9oc2LzYFEQyaCipdGF525nI6Cl0qQ99dwXHEsPesjakpW8f85z3zkGKuioPzaUsvUW6O-GCZSVXwErSsvE/s200/DSC03229.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440786459203563266" border="0" /></a><br /><br />a poo bag bag!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKEo4IDKrTIcM1Fcc7EE_1Tall2JviUvQjoOazykoN40y8QH0B5UoqU8_qFS56Ncc4pT-G2Cw2AIkdepNeAdPEC6T27nkwRt6mKSMryZfRoZOGfwhIbKl24OEtaXov3fX_kwlKjq0nwQ/s1600-h/DSC03228.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKEo4IDKrTIcM1Fcc7EE_1Tall2JviUvQjoOazykoN40y8QH0B5UoqU8_qFS56Ncc4pT-G2Cw2AIkdepNeAdPEC6T27nkwRt6mKSMryZfRoZOGfwhIbKl24OEtaXov3fX_kwlKjq0nwQ/s200/DSC03228.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440786606052481922" border="0" /></a><br />I had everything at my house already too, so they cost me nothing, wahey!<br /><br /><br />Right, back to craft fairness. Maybe I can fit a pair of pinstripe trews in for Ruby first...Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-49911487608117608372010-02-16T08:50:00.000-08:002010-02-16T08:52:28.851-08:00Coolness is Bowl Shaped<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClJCU7SdtBxOpRVZEofYlk4CIoc4l9miXgp-Tw7owRCYghsttXIls6yJO7niUVFOWaQfOh0y34cki3Q77bwrWoZf6u6HPN9moeYctjY4Zw32CCl3flVShYBWc8AWok_Wi5IChXj5TH3A/s1600-h/DSC03173.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClJCU7SdtBxOpRVZEofYlk4CIoc4l9miXgp-Tw7owRCYghsttXIls6yJO7niUVFOWaQfOh0y34cki3Q77bwrWoZf6u6HPN9moeYctjY4Zw32CCl3flVShYBWc8AWok_Wi5IChXj5TH3A/s200/DSC03173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438885034979901650" border="0" /></a><br />Holy Moly.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-88487530874128524022010-02-16T07:42:00.000-08:002010-02-16T07:55:51.224-08:00GoodnessToday has been an extremely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">successful</span> day. I ventured into town in search of vinyl records to make into bowls for display and to sell at the craft fair, and I managed to get all of these for £3! There's about 35 records there!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaq889snnHtZ3UADfMD-aJS9Zfu-8McIBcjzA3yXkiVCfbXaFoCFgU9Mrqf50JT7VNpCN2vxlzo7TJjjpdzS_YOyOwX140ZzvtNV0Dldxi70IA5N6-w51G375gjiiP1RTataq5vy8Gn2Q/s1600-h/DSC03154.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaq889snnHtZ3UADfMD-aJS9Zfu-8McIBcjzA3yXkiVCfbXaFoCFgU9Mrqf50JT7VNpCN2vxlzo7TJjjpdzS_YOyOwX140ZzvtNV0Dldxi70IA5N6-w51G375gjiiP1RTataq5vy8Gn2Q/s200/DSC03154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438867835356557618" border="0" /></a><br />Whilst I was there, I also found this fantastic vintage suitcase which <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">I'm</span> going to display my purses in at the craft fair. Another bargain at £2.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KEsVYwGe3Kp0vHD3bD9AKOOuIeeqFnYMK8HIb7Y-k33X_bbc5FHSmW5WiIWWrMoVEd6KipyIhS6PZPA14zp2eVXhPkxZESQ5oHi6GX3FFuikVWBaWFLsOaFkWWgKNv34vurc9mLTNnE/s1600-h/DSC03152.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6KEsVYwGe3Kp0vHD3bD9AKOOuIeeqFnYMK8HIb7Y-k33X_bbc5FHSmW5WiIWWrMoVEd6KipyIhS6PZPA14zp2eVXhPkxZESQ5oHi6GX3FFuikVWBaWFLsOaFkWWgKNv34vurc9mLTNnE/s200/DSC03152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438867966206544258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfOV8kStRahHq23QLLmIGrQP4PjmoVeOEDLLpdyprb2E_ruR0H7_uVhSy85ymejxdv35hXHscNy_yB63ixjIHrRgcdn9Mc2G6UncajhtmVztlgxP-ldSThplLjseuOZaYaP-PN9WZTPU/s1600-h/DSC03153.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfOV8kStRahHq23QLLmIGrQP4PjmoVeOEDLLpdyprb2E_ruR0H7_uVhSy85ymejxdv35hXHscNy_yB63ixjIHrRgcdn9Mc2G6UncajhtmVztlgxP-ldSThplLjseuOZaYaP-PN9WZTPU/s200/DSC03153.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438868090900821298" border="0" /></a><br />I was also <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">visited</span> by my lovely <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">friend</span> Richard who brought me this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfDHtpsWO5DTN3ZODiRum0feQBpBcwsG3jHrfFDgfPrljm4I8tWA08BPbGP5pquEDcImyqdkayl-yiXewEDSGL1TUyj19Jizr34L0dARNjc0msIXQ9DZ8GOFoQaDooXLU563R0eDQqeM/s1600-h/DSC03155.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfDHtpsWO5DTN3ZODiRum0feQBpBcwsG3jHrfFDgfPrljm4I8tWA08BPbGP5pquEDcImyqdkayl-yiXewEDSGL1TUyj19Jizr34L0dARNjc0msIXQ9DZ8GOFoQaDooXLU563R0eDQqeM/s200/DSC03155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438868233815193842" border="0" /></a><br />Isn't it glorious? It was nestled at the back of one of the workshops in his new house. He was going to burn it!<br /><br />A good scrub (well, as I good as I could, I seem to have an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">inability</span> to get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">anything</span> really clean) and it looks like this.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSeMnlruOMT2vahG0ItPGkEJipwUQf3otCSFU00qhdBpCGazmkKx06GpZO81z5FdlBhI71R7814kfc2utnq9Iy7dtwSrHK-80Rtd8K_OMiIA8W739jA8t4C8wL-RqH_z0-d1rhxkbp4M/s1600-h/DSC03165.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSeMnlruOMT2vahG0ItPGkEJipwUQf3otCSFU00qhdBpCGazmkKx06GpZO81z5FdlBhI71R7814kfc2utnq9Iy7dtwSrHK-80Rtd8K_OMiIA8W739jA8t4C8wL-RqH_z0-d1rhxkbp4M/s200/DSC03165.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438868903360810354" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">OK</span>, it doesn't look hugely different, but believe me it is. I had to kill a lot of spiders to get it to this stage.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXiXkxJE6hPx5TuXfYcfBlkW5Brel8COJMhxyTAviK9qVAFuzvAQ_K1A1NVoRJ1ef3lJ_TpfmNizTQcWmAb_5OFD4iBrwB0QdRDFa84-U18yu8U0pa6ccrRcRp2tCkix4dNUBKOTOQzI/s1600-h/DSC03166.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXiXkxJE6hPx5TuXfYcfBlkW5Brel8COJMhxyTAviK9qVAFuzvAQ_K1A1NVoRJ1ef3lJ_TpfmNizTQcWmAb_5OFD4iBrwB0QdRDFa84-U18yu8U0pa6ccrRcRp2tCkix4dNUBKOTOQzI/s200/DSC03166.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438868520303693794" border="0" /></a>It's now the home of all the crafty goodness I keep downstairs, including sewing machine number 4. I'm going for one for every room.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-83668625433379042482010-02-15T03:57:00.000-08:002010-02-15T04:10:13.447-08:00The Bird is Back in TownSelfish sewing week is over, and I'm back on the sparrowarms train. Last week was very enjoyable, made a few dresses, did a bit of knitting and crochet, but as the craft fair looms, thought I'd better knuckle down.<br /><br />I've been staying at my parents' this weekend so took a box of hand sewing goodies with me and made a pile of corsages. They're my latest fave as they're pretty quick and easy to make, but look really effective. Plus I can do them on the sofa under a blanket which is a big bonus on these chilly (aka frickin freezing) evenings.<br /><br />Whilst the Rubes was at nursery this morning, I sewed 11 purses. ELEVEN! I'm quite proud of myself. They still need buttons/badges and poppers, but small victories and all that.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyktzivgwi7zJEXsTPGyYMgV8_ndwEjBxWJ9I2pZ4vPLvAsjtkNeogEZ55y4mv5XXOZrM054RIfR2N0KDak4lyQTrtehkPCx-qpwmnapslhtEPu4H4vF13d-SNcUJ9-8XmiKzkh8yhMsw/s1600-h/DSC03149.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyktzivgwi7zJEXsTPGyYMgV8_ndwEjBxWJ9I2pZ4vPLvAsjtkNeogEZ55y4mv5XXOZrM054RIfR2N0KDak4lyQTrtehkPCx-qpwmnapslhtEPu4H4vF13d-SNcUJ9-8XmiKzkh8yhMsw/s200/DSC03149.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438438959484725602" border="0" /></a><br />Last week also saw my second craft evening start up, so big welcome to my new students Alex and Lizzy, who made some awesome bags. At original craft night Natalie made this fabulous apron.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPJBpzkoFUT-6MsxWhdUmO8YQh4HQ_uHqC0kY1qq_z7p-z6UQXa8oov4IU51wSyz61sywtXTumZppsQIQ1yYFlhAO5VoF_-PChTBrCtKfnM03Ory3fToXmfa2slnixufRKH1wmxXLWRc/s1600-h/DSC03126.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqPJBpzkoFUT-6MsxWhdUmO8YQh4HQ_uHqC0kY1qq_z7p-z6UQXa8oov4IU51wSyz61sywtXTumZppsQIQ1yYFlhAO5VoF_-PChTBrCtKfnM03Ory3fToXmfa2slnixufRKH1wmxXLWRc/s200/DSC03126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438438670157016466" border="0" /></a><br />The photo doesn't do it justice at all, but Nat should be very proud of herself. I know she baked valentines gingerbread in it this weekend.<br /><br />And what could top a quality week off? Raspberry Cheesecake, that's what.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VBft7CnI0jnQoM9AW_bkW98IXfgsp2lQegdlIM1pZ1XmgegoN6GSAuM02WkgIxQKSD3PaaGRp6kkI0wlpqx8FkTYBEVnFhP5acmN7wvLwL8by_y4CBySXLxM0hgPdFYOmGjqM-uh8i4/s1600-h/DSC03141.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0VBft7CnI0jnQoM9AW_bkW98IXfgsp2lQegdlIM1pZ1XmgegoN6GSAuM02WkgIxQKSD3PaaGRp6kkI0wlpqx8FkTYBEVnFhP5acmN7wvLwL8by_y4CBySXLxM0hgPdFYOmGjqM-uh8i4/s200/DSC03141.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438438817241952834" border="0" /></a>Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-4889134905591399942010-02-08T11:40:00.000-08:002010-02-08T11:58:17.489-08:00TshirtasticThis week I've been making stuff for myself and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rubester</span>. Just a couple of things, but they're goodies, and all made from old <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tshirts</span>:<br /><br />Knickers, so easy and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sooo</span> comfortable.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__NS7kQ-fm-h4MeaJY3-bx7r25vEGtwqQkpfAnq8nrfzONW_-7GFS1jl-uym0oIh908YfXjkSzdnC-vEFAeqr_gVEwaAn5tIPz_7FdF6UZdhTV6QOVCqI13W3nY3VLy_zI0aBr08Rm60/s1600-h/DSC03077.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi__NS7kQ-fm-h4MeaJY3-bx7r25vEGtwqQkpfAnq8nrfzONW_-7GFS1jl-uym0oIh908YfXjkSzdnC-vEFAeqr_gVEwaAn5tIPz_7FdF6UZdhTV6QOVCqI13W3nY3VLy_zI0aBr08Rm60/s200/DSC03077.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435960644543925490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZZbefSnwm4FqXFHo-drpKw2U1fE0JYwgMM5hvNT7c48IEnbSU7tMZ5yFme-1tFUqLW8KSDVF0S_8VjIHgIgqQF4AzNXeCDjPpCZP5M5J5SBEFiHg1gKNJUW743_6vZoT_3FfKalVvfM/s1600-h/DSC03090.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZZbefSnwm4FqXFHo-drpKw2U1fE0JYwgMM5hvNT7c48IEnbSU7tMZ5yFme-1tFUqLW8KSDVF0S_8VjIHgIgqQF4AzNXeCDjPpCZP5M5J5SBEFiHg1gKNJUW743_6vZoT_3FfKalVvfM/s200/DSC03090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435960806916327778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNGhkCW9rzY6Ly1CCkiQI0UnGgP2oyB3C5cvF2WERF_AcK3UBD9gXjBXIUYMrqYHOIo_YItlBEwQ_h5WVoIFT0JwaWDan5OTA60ABzOdRULiBjuoNUtTMf-jMIcNRa9jrLp_OYcN4Kgg/s1600-h/DSC03092.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNGhkCW9rzY6Ly1CCkiQI0UnGgP2oyB3C5cvF2WERF_AcK3UBD9gXjBXIUYMrqYHOIo_YItlBEwQ_h5WVoIFT0JwaWDan5OTA60ABzOdRULiBjuoNUtTMf-jMIcNRa9jrLp_OYcN4Kgg/s200/DSC03092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435961583035960050" border="0" /></a><br />This is what I began the next project with, a purple top and a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">piece</span> of leopard print stretchy fabric...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBPohssmx7QcAMMeTwyq1fReVU0NLdiKzSDJrFeKwubMWSEL1vYxpb7TbTv09Ire3csvyzYCzzkEJSCZn0RgBZicqfjB0DzgMx7QiePJs9JKwbHEk2z1nNjPIrjedZ4bXUjJQOZ9M4m4/s1600-h/DSC03100.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBPohssmx7QcAMMeTwyq1fReVU0NLdiKzSDJrFeKwubMWSEL1vYxpb7TbTv09Ire3csvyzYCzzkEJSCZn0RgBZicqfjB0DzgMx7QiePJs9JKwbHEk2z1nNjPIrjedZ4bXUjJQOZ9M4m4/s200/DSC03100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435962446308341394" border="0" /></a><br />... and turned it into this!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkHTM5aqg2rSgz5WgBiqQ0N0q_bwCaQRzGdrG0vqyoym7WdaqfD_ubkQP8r8FLoUCTb9Ojr5TY_RWLsk9OuRpAPD25bfY03-B4dTxYHINnQ3Kg_AfNPRvAM5brlmT_3hU4uIM07KHVBw/s1600-h/DSC03101.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkHTM5aqg2rSgz5WgBiqQ0N0q_bwCaQRzGdrG0vqyoym7WdaqfD_ubkQP8r8FLoUCTb9Ojr5TY_RWLsk9OuRpAPD25bfY03-B4dTxYHINnQ3Kg_AfNPRvAM5brlmT_3hU4uIM07KHVBw/s200/DSC03101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435962638219585570" border="0" /></a>I'm loving this shape of dress, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">I'm</span> going to make LOTS more. I also made the belt type thing out of some black <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">tshirt</span> material I had in my scrap box.<br /><br />I also turned these...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4veMjRpzCMz-g5bkJBIvRrZGHpt13WMoaKkp4qJrmaRhJyEizguGOcMtACJw0v8sjKTcsaUuEs3lY7_7QDs-CoNR0yptCk5EsMbu6zLiDZM_QWO-GVjQdLH6pnm2HOCY3b8BonsT0fPY/s1600-h/DSC03104.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4veMjRpzCMz-g5bkJBIvRrZGHpt13WMoaKkp4qJrmaRhJyEizguGOcMtACJw0v8sjKTcsaUuEs3lY7_7QDs-CoNR0yptCk5EsMbu6zLiDZM_QWO-GVjQdLH6pnm2HOCY3b8BonsT0fPY/s200/DSC03104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435963661069689522" border="0" /></a><br />...into this!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_etDDQ5h1_cNeHPv1BLBcXT3pQh_PPJcZsC3G_-TSJzXy8LD6-KhasBvZZVyY-b7iTU4zIWl1sFqyXSke6RYqalGJTKVmUnHtqDbYQjW1hRX21eFc6-oQySz5OxkGbygZh1lv2L5jgao/s1600-h/DSC03106.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_etDDQ5h1_cNeHPv1BLBcXT3pQh_PPJcZsC3G_-TSJzXy8LD6-KhasBvZZVyY-b7iTU4zIWl1sFqyXSke6RYqalGJTKVmUnHtqDbYQjW1hRX21eFc6-oQySz5OxkGbygZh1lv2L5jgao/s200/DSC03106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435963978223847874" border="0" /></a><br />Ruby was very excited when I showed her. I think she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">appreciates</span> my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">clashtastic</span> sensibilities.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-91047725258539620462010-02-04T01:41:00.001-08:002010-02-04T01:55:18.769-08:00All Change on the Sparrow Front.So, things in the business starting business (hmm) have taken a turn. I've been liaising with the job centre from the beginning, working out whether I'd be better off by going into business for myself. It all seemed very positive, even if I made nothing I'd still be better off because of Tax credits as long as I worked 16 hours a week.<br /><br />Then I went for another meeting and got Pam, the lovely job centre lady to work out how much better off I'd be depending on how much I earned. It didn't look great. If I earn £80, I'd end up £40 better off than I am now, but to get that £80 I have to sell aprroxiamately 30 purses. Which is about 15 hours work, just in the making of them.<br /><br />I also though getting 16 hours of work done would be easy. Ruby goes to Nursery two mornings a week, but that's only six hours of work time, which means fitting 10 hours into my evenings. Which leaves my weekends free, if I do every evening, but that never happens, because of, you know, Life. So I thought of putting Ruby into nursery another morning a week, which would end up costing more and being against why I wanted to work from home in the first place: to spend as much time as possible with Ruby.<br /><br />Sooo. The New plan. Chill a bit, but still do the craft fair in March. Sell some things on Folksy, and take it easy until Ruby starts school next year. Then start again.<br /><br />Rant over.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-87425694313506897592010-01-29T11:18:00.000-08:002010-01-29T11:30:26.270-08:00Friday.It's been a few days since I last posted and well, it's just been one of those weeks. The most exciting thing that's has happened is that I sold my first purse! Within 12 hours of putting it up for sale! It was a care bears one so I'll definitely be ordering more of that fabric. I think 80's cartoons are going to be a favourite.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO05nUHj03KQHM9jezg0F_-EIft9GBVc-xCUT5ZH6nwOcgfmn9LdUdSCsPnEMSBIVQ8rcRWkNoZCuPIiKkA1mvTsWM-ZqeNNh0voToAh-s_pI4UADg7nGPotrYVu2R6RRz-Y8cmk5VjM/s1600-h/22nd+Jan+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO05nUHj03KQHM9jezg0F_-EIft9GBVc-xCUT5ZH6nwOcgfmn9LdUdSCsPnEMSBIVQ8rcRWkNoZCuPIiKkA1mvTsWM-ZqeNNh0voToAh-s_pI4UADg7nGPotrYVu2R6RRz-Y8cmk5VjM/s200/22nd+Jan+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432245502877369474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Vdrik3KNIgta6QoPFZ60g_Z6VAtBaTdto8jbnxnM5I5P16ruL_b9e6fbZ2n0B5-X6dII-F2wnjBM3SSYXPaILQj25EvAoLya-p2upFrRiD9lTkcharzHOQXGmgaYp7o0r1pqutXg8L0/s1600-h/22nd+Jan+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Vdrik3KNIgta6QoPFZ60g_Z6VAtBaTdto8jbnxnM5I5P16ruL_b9e6fbZ2n0B5-X6dII-F2wnjBM3SSYXPaILQj25EvAoLya-p2upFrRiD9lTkcharzHOQXGmgaYp7o0r1pqutXg8L0/s200/22nd+Jan+013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432245662425967778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I had another meeting with the business start up lady, which was good, she's helping me with grants and the like, but also brought flooding back the pain in the buttski that is paperwork. Business plans, invoices, receipts, tax... it should all calm down once I'm up and running, but at the moment it's 60% paperwork and 30% sewing. Not why I wanted to do this.<br /><br />Also Ruby's been poorly this week, so I've not had my usual dedicated sewing time. Poor little Rubes. The lack of sleep for the both of us isn't helping either.<br /><br />Moan, moan, rant, rant.<br /><br />I do have five more large purses ready for poppers though and about 15 more cut out ready to sew. Same with the small purses and wallets. I think I'm going to have to fit in something for myself this week to lift my creative spirits. Hmm, mesthinks Lola needs a camping makeover...Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-66640250827239609002010-01-24T11:52:00.000-08:002010-01-24T11:55:57.502-08:00Failure...My purses are done ready for Folksy. So are my wallets. And Badges. I am though apparently the worst photographer in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">universe</span>.<br /><br />I've tried three different camera's one of which now only shows a black screen. I've built my own photographic light box. I've bought daylight <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">lamps</span>. Still my pictures look dreadful.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8cBXKtA6LmTNQP5Qq7B7u9OeFupxtL0wGR9gro-Rv6xh3IrpBWZuN2fGhHnBDr3U83c0uUXrgTp7uOhgqSTBgFkYOCxufJKUcjUK9-RTuCIoH3HUoArtceVawiQBKVi5lVYz_DK0Jhs/s1600-h/22nd+Jan+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8cBXKtA6LmTNQP5Qq7B7u9OeFupxtL0wGR9gro-Rv6xh3IrpBWZuN2fGhHnBDr3U83c0uUXrgTp7uOhgqSTBgFkYOCxufJKUcjUK9-RTuCIoH3HUoArtceVawiQBKVi5lVYz_DK0Jhs/s200/22nd+Jan+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430397338316963314" border="0" /></a><br />Dear God.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-52929322023497193722010-01-21T06:59:00.000-08:002010-01-21T07:13:09.507-08:00Hello Real WorldThe snow has nearly all gone and this is good. I can leave my house again. I can go to places where there are more than eight people at a time. I can buy things I need like poppers and buttons. I have had lots of lovely visitors over the snowy period though, including Nat and Sarah to Craft Night last Tuesday, where we made flower bracelet pin cushions. Here's me demonstrating their glorious usefulness:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8C5V6OKwZllG301OOjdfKvbE4xIMCbtKWvk1pZnxwj28JNDl9MwDLMjn87SqDxN5YQiyzspruy_mooQ6Uqut75sTqYXBxj2WWcdJUGAZGJLWHxpukTiSp7hvtxiWTpA06f1BoPp9DJAw/s1600-h/DSC03023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8C5V6OKwZllG301OOjdfKvbE4xIMCbtKWvk1pZnxwj28JNDl9MwDLMjn87SqDxN5YQiyzspruy_mooQ6Uqut75sTqYXBxj2WWcdJUGAZGJLWHxpukTiSp7hvtxiWTpA06f1BoPp9DJAw/s200/DSC03023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429208206332711122" border="0" /></a><br />I've been desperately trying to get stuff done to put on Folksy tomorrow, but after making a few purses, I realised that after adding the interfacing, they are about half a centimetre too small. Not a big deal you'd think, but now they don't fit a phone in. Grr. So, I will now be selling both large and small purses! The large ones turned out really well and are the kind of purses that could hold a years worth of receipts, you mobile and a still have room for a lip balm, and although I'm really happy with, them they'e pushed me behind schedule.<br /><br />I managed to finish sewing all the Folksy teaser stuff today, but they still need poppers, buttons/badges and photographing, so tonight will be dedicated to that. My pal Alex is coming for tea so she will be roped in. Poor Alex.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi427G8i5P6EpNT2SoUd40eZ0AORyvcOU9sqhQEFdiJqsJDNW1GK_M8Jp12ntHXpVtvF-Q0Q7MwTykGD3kiOpC9suFF4Tnwqj4ECCMs2s-EfWOsZbLXZ_P5G-f3aiaSXTuIs9jlY0saJms/s1600-h/DSC03027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi427G8i5P6EpNT2SoUd40eZ0AORyvcOU9sqhQEFdiJqsJDNW1GK_M8Jp12ntHXpVtvF-Q0Q7MwTykGD3kiOpC9suFF4Tnwqj4ECCMs2s-EfWOsZbLXZ_P5G-f3aiaSXTuIs9jlY0saJms/s200/DSC03027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429208553648080450" border="0" /></a><br />Even though I was behind schedule, I got really bored of cutting out. I'm trying to get everything cut out ready to sew next week. So to give myself a little breather, I made this for the Rubester:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7psDIAQPlXZCP1h9VkC8nQVWfFXezgHnMJHOzDepMG7cm3qZvYzCtAOo9Lcc1cLTkDrsf4ytQnE3Day21xXDPwtm2-Mr5XiiCXhhVpqAh-7HwMHZqZGKaPJeMxC4dhIbSHuPegffVLrw/s1600-h/DSC03025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7psDIAQPlXZCP1h9VkC8nQVWfFXezgHnMJHOzDepMG7cm3qZvYzCtAOo9Lcc1cLTkDrsf4ytQnE3Day21xXDPwtm2-Mr5XiiCXhhVpqAh-7HwMHZqZGKaPJeMxC4dhIbSHuPegffVLrw/s200/DSC03025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429208383132842290" border="0" /></a><br />That's my hand for size comparison. It's just like Mummy's, but you know, with Buzz Lightyear!Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-77319646993924949902010-01-18T07:05:00.000-08:002010-01-18T07:17:46.762-08:00Yeehaw!As you know, my Folksy page is up and running, but with nothing on it. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">This</span> isn't me just being lazy, honest! My business cards are in the process of being made, and I wanted the site on it, and to get the address I had to open the shop, and Viola! One empty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sparrowarms</span> shop.<br /><br />My plan was to to my craft fair (March 13<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Th</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Northgate</span> Arena, Chester peeps) and then put all the stock I bring back straight on. But I'm getting antsy. It's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sitting</span> there, all pretty and empty. Maybe I should put <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">couple</span> of things on, just to see how things go...<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">So I've</span> decided by the end of this week to put on three wallets, three purses and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">three</span> phone/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">MPP</span>3 cases as well as a handful of badges. Just to test the waters. I've set to work on my first batch of wallets, they're all done except for the poppers, which I ran out of. It's a bit frustrating not to have them completely finished, but they're looking pretty darn cool.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-PbrgoTweWXdA2bFNJdVDQjJ2HcI0C4EIqKxg2YiPaGAu_NaTucxfXVOpnZIgBmH7PIdK2sP7JVxLF6KY5-nnKIbDgi4Hu_2-0iGG7TmYE-rcKGWFS1CdsrQ0wKQ2ObXuCEsQVmKjek/s1600-h/DSC03019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-PbrgoTweWXdA2bFNJdVDQjJ2HcI0C4EIqKxg2YiPaGAu_NaTucxfXVOpnZIgBmH7PIdK2sP7JVxLF6KY5-nnKIbDgi4Hu_2-0iGG7TmYE-rcKGWFS1CdsrQ0wKQ2ObXuCEsQVmKjek/s200/DSC03019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428097506047717426" border="0" /></a><br />I was going to do all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">the</span> wallets with the crazy fabric on the outside but then a friend of mine said she knew someone who'd always wanted what looked like a normal wallet but had crazy lining, so I found this lovely linen type black cotton and whipped a few up. There's ones with Batman, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Spongebob</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Cowboy</span> linings. The Cowboy one is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">definitely</span> my fave. What man <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">doesn't</span> have an inner Cowboy?Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105134157398095762.post-6615776324962326072010-01-17T12:57:00.000-08:002010-01-17T13:09:13.337-08:00Photo Glory, Here I Cometh!After all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">the</span> terrible photo's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">I've</span> been taking lately, and with so much lovely stuff to photograph, I finally got my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">buttski</span> in gear and made my light box. I turned this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2bWD2djLl4_rPpcqN5yzBwito2UzDym61KeLvAwH6HVbebD8Xv9jdW6ROVMKCCWpe7lGcFnEIJxQgrxA9fhOE57J4QOQF40dBEbxktT0pGkyJDiMlgIbiWtIci1-lpSHABfLmclobpk/s1600-h/DSC02994.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY2bWD2djLl4_rPpcqN5yzBwito2UzDym61KeLvAwH6HVbebD8Xv9jdW6ROVMKCCWpe7lGcFnEIJxQgrxA9fhOE57J4QOQF40dBEbxktT0pGkyJDiMlgIbiWtIci1-lpSHABfLmclobpk/s200/DSC02994.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427816901655809122" border="0" /></a><br />Into this!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMG9IEIAkddBtAMxbaoxaRhxQ_pNSA3KovNqgVa81l0U8OFOEmqo1Js-AJLK1FnX6XzIOaDc7Z327rKxMdyBwNV5F_n_EaLwrf4WDi_ZaEI5lGCNmaNf1QPR3DjY1jORD_KyLokG0eu4/s1600-h/DSC03009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxMG9IEIAkddBtAMxbaoxaRhxQ_pNSA3KovNqgVa81l0U8OFOEmqo1Js-AJLK1FnX6XzIOaDc7Z327rKxMdyBwNV5F_n_EaLwrf4WDi_ZaEI5lGCNmaNf1QPR3DjY1jORD_KyLokG0eu4/s200/DSC03009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427817122593314114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I need a brighter lights and a big sheet of white card, but check out theses babies:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKjkbgDrrlGxpD_7xEDuL96amFtEUODx2fb-8xhqCpNITxN_VF50wEaFveVUx8HfZD7J9ZoVo0n-9FMYTKeWBGZ6BbFlp2JxyJ6g1VpClkCinJvWHL7MV6JgTCwVNGyxupwvawDPsQUc/s1600-h/Black+crop.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKjkbgDrrlGxpD_7xEDuL96amFtEUODx2fb-8xhqCpNITxN_VF50wEaFveVUx8HfZD7J9ZoVo0n-9FMYTKeWBGZ6BbFlp2JxyJ6g1VpClkCinJvWHL7MV6JgTCwVNGyxupwvawDPsQUc/s200/Black+crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427816659554336130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfJbLIri4xjT6oVs-FvBPBzq-a2Aks99gJiB9TEk3489a7sAInnsnkYFoDOmH9UDK04TBV_o27vUe-sakpYkr4uJ3gVaTuIBl5v-Qp54P5Q6uZE_4LEICd0oFVSOMrbVmhHTMjAIMc20/s1600-h/Cullen+crop.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfJbLIri4xjT6oVs-FvBPBzq-a2Aks99gJiB9TEk3489a7sAInnsnkYFoDOmH9UDK04TBV_o27vUe-sakpYkr4uJ3gVaTuIBl5v-Qp54P5Q6uZE_4LEICd0oFVSOMrbVmhHTMjAIMc20/s200/Cullen+crop.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427816503977800642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovdEa-TonhsyGNRto4S_sZqY2L763dW2fvllkqB3Wga4D78_Ju64nPKRUuOmWt1KGQdq0sWYSO_LboUymP5TLrRAHDsYU-cpRGOPAvg3YQYUBhXy9qhN_gX-yjGB4X_n5AyjI1e-R0p0/s1600-h/group+badges.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhovdEa-TonhsyGNRto4S_sZqY2L763dW2fvllkqB3Wga4D78_Ju64nPKRUuOmWt1KGQdq0sWYSO_LboUymP5TLrRAHDsYU-cpRGOPAvg3YQYUBhXy9qhN_gX-yjGB4X_n5AyjI1e-R0p0/s200/group+badges.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427816355483428370" border="0" /></a><br />So much better don't you think? I used my phone to take the pics, I think a new camera is in order. Or I need to learn how to use my current one. Which is the cheaper option I suppose.Jenny Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05242247381280431451noreply@blogger.com3