hello stranger

well , it's not that i haven't been crafting more that i have neglected my blogging a bit ( well- alot) but it's my go to be playing/designing with indigo mills' lovely kit. this has given me the necessary kick to sort myself out. Thanks Steph x . in fact i was so badly organised that i have had to go and buy a new SD card and batteries for my digital camera which i had abandoned in favour of some 35mm lovin' . i have digital camera induced tourettes so it's not a good thing to have out on family occaisions. So for anyone who is interested here are a few of my done deals to look at and ..........................a sneak peek of what is in the lovely kit.

on the mend

I am feeling a bit more lively now. Have made a huge mess in the craft room and my friend gave me a bag of lavender to mess around with, perhaps this has had a soothing effect too . I have also been down to my newly opened village craft shop to show the lovely Frances how to hand felt.

Check out these blooms on the front of these mini books. Now i am not normally a bloom fan but these flowers are so lovely i am inspired to 'do vintage' so watch this space. These flowers are the real deal and have been dried out in a fancy machine after being lovingly sown and tended by my friend Sheila who now has lots of lovely blooms for us paper junkies to have. Also signed up to twitter today - just got to figure out how it works now !

no mojo

help ! i am mojoless. i have been M.I.A from blogland for a bit now and for anyone who's even remotely interested here's why. I have had nothing on my craft table for 2 weeks. What's worse is that I have no real passion for cutting and sticking right now. nothing fabric, altered, felty or photographic has happened for me in ages. I am beginning to wonder why i my craft libido is going off. could it be i have overfaced myself volunteering for stuff at school and other places ? Maybe it could be that my little man is acting like a looney at school and that i am a little stressed ? It could be lots of stuff, however, the fact remains i am bored with not feeling creative. yesterday i made christmas cards, i made 50 cards in one hour. That should give some clue of how lacklustre i feel. Call a craft doctor, I need help.

woolly pretties.

I have used most of my monster mash kit from indigo mill except for the robot paper which i am looking forward to using. However i have missed my feltmaking, so i have made various felty woolly goodies today. The photo shows the ones which i most like - especially the cuff which i am really pleased with. I have made some felt embellies which might be on a layout or two in the future. thanks for looking.x

words from a brave man

i emptied the hoover last night as it was full of lego and rice crispies. I emptied it into a box from one of bekahs' birthday presents that was waiting to be put into the bin. When Richard saw it he said .....wait for it ........ " barbie must have taken up scrapbooking, she's let the housework go a bit. " oops, fair comment ?

My day out at Exhall

I have had a great day out today at the Exhall Crop organised by Claire and Tracie ( check out their blogs via indigo mill ). Everyone who was there was not only hugely talented but also really friendly and i had a really relaxing time with a tiny touch of retail therapy. Some homemade goodies were made and shared and thank goodness that the main food groups were covered - chocolate, cream and chocolate !! thanks ladies. x

sketch challenge

Heres my take on a sketch challenge from Nic who is part of the indigo mill design team. I have never done a layout from someone elses sketch before, it was a real challenge. I loved doing it but the layout i am not sure about. it's a bit like when your hand goes to sleep and even though you know it's still yours it feels like you are touching someone elses hand. sort of a emma/nic hybrid. will have another go next month to see if i can used to it as it's such a good way to have a change and get refreshed.

torn

aaargh what to do !!??!! i have a truly inspirational kit to work with from indigo mill ( checkout the peek on their blog ) but the weather is good enough to go to my allotment for a good sort out. do i make hay whilst the sun shines or get creative with my photos and that great kit ? how can i do both ?

jam as the new all purpose adhesive ?????

Another day of mad activity has passed and determind to find a crafty activity during the day that was suitable for kids to be present during, i made jam. Yes, jam. better than nothing ? and then i waited patiently for the kids to be asleep and did a layout, hurrah !! A very super quick one because i am trashed.