Button Swap

As some of you will know I signed up to a Button Swap hosted by the lovely Kitty Ballistic over at Crafteroo and I was originally partnered with Pennydog. However Kitty was left without a partner and as I had recently sent Pennydog a Secret Santa gift we agreed to do a three way swap.

Here is what was sent to me and yes the chocolates from her new business Truffle Piglet really are to die for!

 The handmade sketchbook which was so well made has already been sketched in and its just the right size to slot in my bag.

How cute is the button decoration!

Below is what I sent Kitty hopefully she got the reference from the film Full Metal Jacket, it was on the other day and inspired my embroidery.

This is the back, i've never finished an embroidery before so just used card, pretty paper and wedged into place.

I also sent some Chocolate Buttons as she doesn't get them over in The Netherlands. I know she has received them so I can post what I sent. This is up there with my favourite swaps me thinks!

Vintage Napkins Remake

Vintage Napkins Into Lavender Bags, a photo by Handmade and Heritage on Flickr.

I bought these lovely napkins from the carboot sale and decided to turn them into lavender bags. These ones are slightly larger so they are perfect for putting on you pillow before bed or throwing on the sofa.

That is all...

That is all..., a photo by Handmade and Heritage on Flickr.

Self Portrait

As part of the drawing challenge (which I am woefully behind on again) it involved drawing a self portrait. I wasn't very impressed at that prospect as I 'don't do' photos. Anyway I was pretty impressed with my attempt and it did capture the essence of me (I wont be posting a real life photo btw). I decided to stitch the same image to see how it would turn out and how my face would change. Apart from looking like a boy it looks OK. I'm pleased with the stitching in places and as ever there is room for improvement, especially the shading/beard on the neck lol

Close up of eye....

... and yes my hair is that crazy!

Dandelions

I used embroidery and fabric to create these dandelions. It has to be the best way to learn the french knot!

New Project

I'm thinking the 30 day drawing challenge will have to wait a couple of days. Since I unusually have energy I really need to crack on making stuff for the craft fairs. I will finish it though, i'm useless for not seeing things through and I dont want to let myself down.

Today I made this cute brooch with a nautical theme. The fabric was originally from a mens shirt and I used an anchor button to finish it.

Also a week in the H&H house wouldn't be the same if a bird did not feature somewhere and here she is. Once again i'm unsure of whether she looks good or not, I need to work on subtler ways on using the fabric and I need to sort her feet out.

She started off as a newspaper base and was covered in kitchen roll and PVA. I then covered her in scraps of fabric (I can not chuck even the smallest remnants away) Her legs are wire covered in thread and her wonky eyes glass beads.

I think I need to try again although I may paint the next one if the whim takes me.... which isn't really stocking my craft stall is it???

Sold Today

Im chuffed to bit that this lickle cutie found a new home today. I also sold some lovely hair bobbles so today has been a good day!

In other news I have two local craft fairs to make for and I am seriously behind schedule. I may have to de-list my stock so I have a chance of filling a stall... eeek