The Queens Diamond Jubilee

Well its almost The Queens Diamond Jubilee weekend upon us and its been lovely weather so far, I just hope that the weather holds up for it.  There are some celebrations going on in my town and in the Market Hall where I will probably go for some fun things.  Tomorrow will be my last day in College for a week so here is what I will be taking in.  I know a few people are also taking stuff in.  I already have my bunting up. 

 We were very excited to see the Olympic Torch Bearers come through our town as well.  Its a very exciting year.  There is so much craft stuff with the Union Jack on and I am getting as much as I can while I can. 

Have a great weekend everyone and Congratulations to The Queen.  Hip Hip Hurrah!!

Craft Stall

This is what my table looked like.  I made loads of stuff yet again and sold quite a few cards, jewellery and glass.  Not necessarily on the day but who cares as long as people appreciate them.  I love making things and it makes it all the more worth while as I said if people appreciate them, so thanks very much.

Its always a nice crowd at the craft fairs and even if we don't sell anything we usually have a good time nattering.  XX

Shadow box from Cameo Silhouette cut

My lovely friend very kindly cut out a shodow box template for me with her Silhouette and this is how I decorated it.

Considering it was just 5 sheets of 12 x 12 card I am really impressed how it came out.   If anyone has the Silhouette I would recomend to get this file which is available on the Silhouette website.  I also made another one for the Diamond Jubilee using the lovely Papermania Portobello papers.

 

Would love it if Cricut could produce a cartridge with cuts like this!

St Georges Day

Its St Georges Day on Monday and my brother is having a get together where neighbours of his all bring a plate of food and hang out together.  This year I have made some whoopie pies decorated in the style of the English Flag.  Hopefully it will be a better night than it was last year as it was a bit of a wash out!  So fingers crossed.

Hi 1st post of 2012

Well its April already and I have been AWOL from my blog since December so sorry about that.  I am going to try and post at least once a month.  I have been pretty busy to be fair.  My ceramics course is getting a lot more intense as I am almost at the end of my 3rd year so just one year left to go after that.  These are a few of the pots that I have been making on the potters wheel.  At the moment it doesn't feel like it is going to get easier but hopefully soon it will all come together.  Practise makes perfect as they say.   I have done some with handles on which I am very proud of too.  I hope everyone of my family will like their Christmas gift of a jug this year!  

I hope you all are having a good  year so far. 

My table at the Craft Fair

This is what my table looked like at the Craft Fair I did at the weekend.  The display the stained glass items are on is what my friend from college made to display her last ceramics project on.  I saw it when she was being assessed and thought what a great idea and she let me have it!

I sold a butterfly, a Noel and a leaf and a few Christmas cards.  So not bad.  Not doing another one now till after Christmas.  I am also thinking of making a blog just to advertise craft fairs on.  So if anyone knows of any send me the details and I will put it up on the blog.  It is just for North Devon Craft fairs.  Thanks for looking.  xx

Christmas Fair 2011