Fawn

I have made a little sewn fawn. Again for my Christmas craft stall (as everything is at the moment, but only 2 weeks to go now!)

Busy Making

I have finally got my computer back and am therefore able to blog again. I missed my laptop!

So while I have been away from the computer a bit, I have been getting ready for the Leigh craft fair I am doing in December.

I have made lots of little bears, Christmas decorations, bunting, jewellery and I am still going. I will keep you updated with my progress and what happens along the way.

The bears above are a few of my creations that I will be selling.

I made cake...

I saw a picture of a cake I really wanted to make a while back, I just needed an occasion to make it. So my Nan's Birthday.

This is a test run, just to check it wouldn't be a total disaster at the last minute when I didn't have a back up plan (often a problem I have!!) But it wasn't and am quite happy.

I think I'm gunna make it in shades of green, my Nan's fav colour. There'll be pics of that 2, so fingers crossed it's successful.

I also got some icing tools when I was out shopping (it is what I used to do the icing on the cake), but I also wanted to try and make some chocolate shapes (another idea that I saw recently). I just did some test runs of hearts and stars, but worked ok. Just gotta make sure I don't get too impatient and touch them before they r properly dry!

I just tried them in my cake, think they look cute, might add these to the next cup cakes I make, now there's an idea!!

Buy it here

I have just added my little owl to my Wow thank you shop, check it out here:

http://www.wowthankyou.co.uk/surf-jewels/products/eco-owl/

A new little eco owl

I recently made a little owl and I am now onto my second one.

This little owl is made from recycled fabrics and scraps left over from other projects. It is then stuffed with reused fabric as well. Totally eco and great for the environment, as well as totally cute (of course).

First step was to cut out the pattern pieces. I've gone for a pink theme this time.

I then sewed the wings together, then the front to the back, I did this before the appliqué and embroidery this time. (That's my little pin cushion that my Mum made me there!!)

Here is attack of the pins!! I pinned my fabric in place. There are a lot of pins because I had to fold over all the edges on the circles (not an easy task).

So all ready to sew...

I made my own little label. I have been meaning to make a little label to go on my items for ages. I have tried free sewing on my machine, but I def need some practise. So I hand sewed this one, that way it comes out the way I want it to.

This is my little owl just before stuffing, after sewing on the eyes, beak and detail.

And this is my finished owl, leave a comment to say what you think.

Dress

I wanted to make another new dress, so I found some fabric- a bargain at less than £2 a metre and got to work. I altered a pattern that I had used before, I added buttons at the front and made the skirt fuller.

I think I might even wear it with a belt. I think i'll try it on a few different ways and see...

Baby Cardi

What should you do with your time off? Knit of course!! I have spent a good few days just knitting and sitting in the sun, my idea of fun and was nice and chilled.

And at the end of it I had made a nice little knitted baby cardi for my friend who is soon to have another baby boy! :)

My Tea party

Ok, so I love the idea of a tea party, so here is my make believe one with the lemon cakes I made.

I am currently waiting for my next batch of cakes to cook, yummy!

I love this pic...

Just posted this because I love this pic...

How cute is he?!

Christmas Robins

My little robins at Christmas

and them under the mistletoe

Robin

Ok, so I did start thinking about Christmas rather early this year, but y not?! I do like to make a whole load of stuff, so if ur gunna do that, then you need to do it early right?!

I have just made a couple of little robins, more pics will follow.

These would make great gifts or decorations for your home. A festive piece to get out year after year.

They cost £10 each with free P&P.

Mouse- handmade with dungarees

I decided I wanted to make a mouse. I couldn't find a pattern that was for what I wanted, so I made one up. I then used recycled fabrics and stuffing to make this little mouse.

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A little mouse in dungarees :)

Flower and bird

Cute little birdie with a bright flower

Birdie Party

My little birdies having a party

Birdies

Last couple of days I've been having a bird making frenzy! I decided to try my hand at making a little bird and got a little carried away! I have now made 7 of these little birds.

They are fun to make and i'm liking trying out different fabric combinations. I think the little legs make them.

Getting them to stand up right was a bit of a challenge though, but think i'm there.

This is just a couple of the birds i've made, i'll be adding some more pics soon.

Hen

I have just made this hen. It is made from all recycled fabrics. The outsides were once old curtains and the stuffing used to be a jumper. Totally eco and cute.

I have recently made a few toys like this one, two teddys and a goose, all hav come out pretty well which I'm happy with!

I am normally found making jewellery- check it out at:
Handmade Jewellery
http://surfjewels.000space.com/

Birdie Pendant

I just made this pendant yesterday, it is a cute birdie pendant made from aluminium. It was hand cut using piercing saws, then filed and sanded to finish.

I can make pendants of any image or idea, just contact me if you would like something made:

surfjewels@hotmail.co.uk

More info on my site at:

Handmade Jewellery

http://surfjewels.000space.com/

Frog Prince pendant more pics

A New pic of my new fairytale frog prince pendant

More info:
Handmade Jewellery
http://surfjewels.000space.com/

Owl pendant

Recently made this owl pendant.


Decided to make a few different pendants, away from my usual flower ones.

I cut this all out of aluminium with a piercing saw.


Handmade Jewellery
http://surfjewels.000space.com/

Cute little Bear

Just finished this new little cute bear.

I made him from some reclaimed fabric and buttons. I even stuffed him with some old jumper fabric I had. A good deal of recycling going on there.

Happy with him, looks young and mischievious!!

I can make these in different colours and fabrics and even make you a commisioned one, I could also make you a bear from a fabric you already own, just send me along the fabric and I'll send you back a cute little bear! :)

Contact me at surfjewels@hotmail.co.uk for more info.