Lindt Wrapper Flowers

Yep... I've eaten far too many chocolates this Christmas, and I confess that im one of those annoying people who stuff the wrappers back in the box (to make it look like I haven't eaten as many!) So I tiped all the wrappers out of my lindt box to get to the last one, and while savoring it and promising myself I will starty diet tomorrow... I started playing with the wrappers and made some cute little flowers... I started by smoothing out the wrappers and folding them in half, coloured side out. I then concertina folded the wrappers. For a neater finish, keep the raw edge facing the back) Once you have folded 4 wrappers, glue together along each edge to make a circle (I used my glue gun for a quick stick, but watch the heat doesnt melt the plastic! ) I finished off gluing a middle to my flower and a bbq skewer to the back voilà.... they'd also look cute to top a present..... dont feel so bad about eating them now ;-)

Merry Christmas!

Well I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and you're enjoying the festive holiday.
I've have been slowly coming down with a cold since Christmas eve which I hope has peaked today.

Actually, considering ive spent the last two days in my pj's I've been quite productive, I've managed to update this blog, create a facebook page (the sewing baker) to launch my sewing business and prepare my Etsy account, again all ready to launch in January.

I've just got 3 costumes to make by the end of tomorrow... off to get the fabric first thing... nothing like last minute ideas!

Friendship Bracelets

Phew.... last one of the oldies!  I'll try to take better photos of my work from now on!

 Personalised Little Girls Apron

The Cat In the Hat

The Cat In The Hat....

I made this costume for my son for World Book Day 2012

Handmade Toys

3 little monkeys jumping on the bed....

 I crocheted the monkeys from a pattern in a magazine (sorry, I've no idea which one or where it is now!) they were supposed to have Christmas hats on, but as this is one of my favourite rhymes, I wanted to make it come alive for my little nephew, so I embroidered the words onto the bag.  

 

With hindsight, I should have marked out the lines for even writing, but this was finished late at night with very little time left to finish it, so I just did it completely freehand..

 

 Travel Coloring Pack

 









A Personalised Colouring pack, ideal for car journeys or trips out.  I made this for my niece.

Personalised Wash Bag

 A washable, draw string flannelet wash bag lined with blue cotton to match the star, personalised with name. Great for overnight camps and trips away

 Project Bag

  A present for a fellow crafter - a project bag.  the handles pull the bag closed though a number of button holes.  I saw this idea on a blog, then created my own style, I am going back a few years now, so I can't link the blog I found this on, if any one knows of it, please let me know and I'll update.

 Bow Bag

I loved this bag, I came up with the idea in the shower and made it for my friends daughter, I had forgotten I made it until I found the picture I took just now!