Tuesday 8 January 2019

Recent crafting

I have been doing a bit of crafting recently.  Before Christmas, I made a variety of cards using stamps, embossing powders, die cuts and ink.  The ones I used most were the simple trees - two die cut trees on the front and a glittery one inside.
 I made these decorations inspired by a post on the Folksy blog, using letter tiles glued together.  Chris helped me by drilling the holes in them.  They looked great on the seasonal tree.
 This macrame bracelet was for a colleague at work and was a little more delicate than some I have made, as I used 6mm gemstones in blue and silver.
 I made some snowdrop thank you cards too, using a stamp.
I have also made a bracelet for myself, using black spinel and silver spacers.  I think I need some more of these in different colours!
I have lots of ideas for different crafting projects I would like to complete this year, but will save them for another post...

8 comments:

  1. You are making me feel lazy, been doing jigsaws all day, lol
    Briony
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    1. Thanks Briony. These projects were before, during and since the Christmas holidays so have taken me about three weeks to complete all told. Good for you doing jigsaws all day (that could be described as a 'being in the moment' and 'mindful' activity - it's all good!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Loving (and awed by) your work.
    Your cards are treasures, as are those bracelets.

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    1. Thanks, EC. You are so kind. My card making skills are definitely improving and I really enjoy making them. I haven't made any bracelets for a while so it was really nice to have the opportunity to make some more.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. >Lovely crafting, really like your bracelets, have to wait and see what else you have up your sleeve! xcx

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    1. Thanks, Chrissie. I have lots of plans for things I would like to do, but will have to see whether I manage to achieve any of them!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Amazing. I am always in awe of your creativity, hard work and talent! Can not wait to see what other things you dream up.
    Maria
    xoxo

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    1. Thanks, Maria. You are always so encouraging! I have loads of plans for this year but am not sure I shall get them all done. I am planning a blog post all about them.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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