Thrifting

I managed to make it to the car boot sale after my first and dare I say successful night at the dogs. I'm glad I did brave the wind and cold as I bagged some fab treats...

 I couldn't get the little sewing trinket open until I got home and discoverd a measuring tape inside.

I love botanical illustration books great artwork and very interesting too.

What can I say it's too cool!!!

Probably the bargain of the day all this fabric for £4.00 She was selling it at 50p per fabric and some have at least 2 metres or more. She was a lovely lady too.

Feather Fascinator

Feather Fascinator, a photo by Handmade and Heritage on Flickr.

I made this using feathers and diamanté detailing. Its also features a thrifted brooch that has a vintage feel to it.

Appliqué Patchwork Bag

Appliqué Patchwork Bag, a photo by Handmade and Heritage on Flickr.

I've been working on this off and on for a week. I've faffed and fiddled and arranged the flowers lord knows how many times.

I think i'm happy with it. I've used doilies, thrifted shirts, fabric and vintage buttons.

Button Swap

Kitty Ballistic over at www.crafteroo.co.uk has decided to host a button swap and who are we to stop her! I don't need any excuse to raid my button stash or indulge in some button related retail therapy. :)

If you would like to sign up you have until the end of the week. Click the link below for more details... the more the merrier!!!

http://www.crafteroo.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=8300.0

Back In the Game

No good comes of sitting in a dark room, mumbling and moaning and possibly a bit of rocking too.

So i'm back once again trying to get my craft out there.

I hope you like it!

http://www.folksy.com/shops/HandmadeHeritage

Lavender Bath Salts

These are the next item to go in my xmas hampers. I took an old kilner jar and filled it with a mixture of epsom and rock salt. I used dried lavender for scent and finished it off with ribbon, raffia and a vintage spoon.

Lately all I ever seem to do is search for afffordable kilner jars and spoons. lol

Xmas Gift Ideas

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Originally uploaded by fraggierocks

I'm making hampers again this year and im hoping to make a better job of it. These cacti were planted into vintage/damaged pots and cups. Hopefully people will appreciate them. :)