Swirly Goodness :D

I swear I haven't been neglecting you guys. I've been working on a secret project for a week, and it was the only thing I could think about. Pretty soon the secret will be revealed, but in the meantime, I thought I'd show you what I have been playing with for the last day or so...

Art Class at Caroecca's

I've been having a break from crafting/creating today, in favour of sleep. When I woke up, it was time for art class at Caroecca's. For whatever reason, we started talking about art and it became a full on critique session.

I love art, but I have never really looked at it academically before. Maybe this class will be a good thing; I hope it doesn't make me too picky, Becca ;)

Anyhoo, I've not been up to much else, so I took a webcam shot and messed with it by way of a nod to our art class :D

Apparently, I like these colours a lot LOL

My Little Koala ;)

So Christie, I told a little white lie...it's not just a koala, it's my koala.

I had a dip in inspiration the other day, and it always makes me fed up when I have nothing to create. I'd been talking to Christie that evening and I remembered something.

I remembered that during what was possibly my lowest ebb, this lovely lady from the other side of the world helped to perk me up. I'd met her playing games, only a couple of weeks earlier, and she really went out of her way for me. She even made me a lovely little drawing that changed my perspective on things.

Now we speak most days, and she is always so full of enthusiasm, even when the fit hits the shan.

My little ray of sunshine...awwww XD


Thumbnail is a little distorted for some reason, so take a closer look ;)

Digital scrapbooking elements courtesy of http://vicki20.blogspot.com/

Something From the Weekend...

This weekend I have not been able to put my needle and thread down. I think I'm developing an addiction. Eep! Now I will have to go shopping for more lace, felt and buttons, but I've really enjoyed it. I've had the house to myself so it's been a little easier to concentrate. Anyway, I'm not one with the words this weekend, so have a look...

Busy Busy Busy...

Well, this weekend I have been far too busy crafting to blog, or anything else for that matter. I did remember to eat a couple of times, which was nice. I have lots of projects almost finished, and need to go shopping for the last few bits before I can photograph them to show to you. So, when the shops reopen on Monday (I checked :p) I will be nipping out for my bits and showing you what I have been up to all weekend. Ooh I can't wait XD

More Pincushion People Needed

I am going to work on a series of samples to show off my new Prick? Me? range. Going to spend the day looking for suitable models...

'Prick? Me?' range COMING SOON!

I'd like to start by asking a very important question. Would you like to stick pins in your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend's face? Well, of course the answer is YES!

I've been doing quite a bit of sewing this week, and not having a pincushion has really gotten me down, but no longer...with Prick? Me? (TM)!

Seriously I felt so good using this product, I am thinking of going into business with it. So who wants one? XD

Ahhhhh

Joining the Job Queue in Style

Finally I have this project finished!

I don't work at the moment, and so I have one of those jobcentre card thingies. It takes up a huge amount of space in my handbag, but I like to carry it with me, as I have notes and ID in there. I absolutely hate opening my handbag to let every shop owner in town know I'm not working, so I decided to make a funky little pouch to put my job thingies in. I know it won't be to everyone's taste, but I love kitsch stuff myself. Here's the finished item...



There were times that I wanted to cry whilst making this as I don't have a lot of patience and I'm not very good at sewing, but I think it's been well worth it!

The Blog is Up to Date, Only the Look is Retro

So, I haven't been very productive so far today. I was inspired to do new make up after I messed with my hair a little though - that's progress enough for me XD

Button, Button, Who's Got the Button? - Monday, March 30, 2009

So, phase one of my button buying venture is complete. Here is my updated button box. Try not to soil yourself thank you please!

I Need to Steal... - Thursday, March 26, 2009

...from someone with better taste. I raided my mum's button box a little, but heh she has thousands LOL. Ordered some new ones to fill my own tub, was waiting on the delivery, and just needed to have some buttons like NOOOWWWWW!

'The Spoils'

I also made an octopus (part of the future necklace) out of 3D fabric paint on felt. I love him. I think I'll call him S[qu]id!

The Humble Beginnings.... - Tuesday, March 24, 2009

...of my still not finished necklace! Yes this is greaseproof paper - the necklace will not be. You know, sometimes a girl is just too darn busy crafting to wash her hair...

Becca, I Bought You a Cookie - Friday, March 20, 2009

....but I eated it! XD

Curious Caroline - Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Well, I was long overdue for a day out. I had been avoiding people for long enough. I had been in so much pain that if someone had said 'hello' to me, I would probably have cried (although this was quite a bonus at the kebab shop - the owner gave me free chicken because I cried - woot!)

My friend Becca had recently injured herself during a light dancing accident, and was sentenced to a long time in bed. So, I thought not only can I cheer myself up with a much needed day out, but I could text my bedridden chum of the day's happenings, so that she could live vicariously (^^) through me!

I got on a bus, went craft shopping, had a very long walk, had a coffee, took in the sights and sounds, and reported my findings to her as they were happening.

It was an emotional day for me, a breakthrough. So imagine how I felt when I read this. She made me cry my own tears! But they were tears of happiness, so I allowed it LOL.

I hadn't slept the night before so I was very tired when I got home, but I had found wonderful things on my travels, and had a perfect end to a wonderful day.

'Tired me'

My wonderful findings XD. This included the most fabulous shoes and skirt in the world. Including a day out, good coffee and a magical bus ticket I spent £60. Wooot! Especially since I'm not normally a spender!

New Haircut, New Smile - Wednesday, February 25, 2009

My first 'smiley eye' day. I don't know what did it. May have been the haircut, may have been a fantabulous friend. Whatever it was, it worked XD

Looking Up? Friday, February 13, 2009

Looking up? Well trying to...

The Start of Something New - Thursday, February 12, 2009

Forcing a smile through a very difficult time...

This was where it started.

Another Day, Another Photo

One of my friends has been trying to get me to set up a blog for a very long time. Now, I don't like anyone telling me what to do, so true to form I rebelled against her.

My laptop has a webcam built in, and I use it to take little snapshots of what is happening at the time. Whether I'm crafting, trying new make-up, have been shopping, or even when the dog just does something cool, I take little snapshots to show my friend.

Yesterday I was clearing out my photos folder, and looking at each of the pictures reminded me how I felt at the time, and how far I have come in the last couple of months. So, I wanted to share my webcam journal with you (whoever 'you' are lol).

I will be uploading some of my past photos in coming blog posts, and trying my best to take a photo every day to show you.

Welcome to my little world...