Friday, August 31, 2012

On My Feet...?

I've been thinking about getting some new shoes for spring/summer lately, and with that is the thought of carrying a small baby around while wearing them. I have heels, but the thought of toppling over and dropping him isn't appealing at all. And then I saw these... 

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I love everything about them... except maybe the elephant poop. And the height. They are very in your face. But I just love to look at them! They are so colourful.

Would you wear something this colourful if you were given it? 
Would you buy it for yourself?

Tell me your thoughts - I really would like to know. There is quite a bit of controversy on this one at the site it was published on. I have in my stash some craft paper made from elephant poop... but it does look quite a bit, erm, less 'earthy'!

Hope your day is full of sunshine!



Wednesday, August 29, 2012

String Basket

You may not believe this, but after finishing the piece from last week that I was working on, I decided I didn't like the way it stitched together along the seams, so I pulled it all undone and had a good think about it.
After having two days of an unsettled, uncomfortable baby, I finally got back to it and I love how it came together!

It started with a Red Heart Eco-Living pattern book that my SIL gave me last year. But after looking at the pattern I decided (as I often do) to do my own thing. And I believe I like it a whole lot better. I used the same string that I used for my String Jar-Vase and a size I hook.


This little project is designed to hold face washers and other goodies that you might want in your guest bathroom (or hey, why not your own even) and is on it's way to my Mum's for her birthday.

Take a moment and indulge your creative side - you might even fee better for it.

 Sharing here

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Progress... of the SC Kind

Almost done...
Just assembling the last part. 
I'm planning to take some photos during nap time today. 
Come back later and check it all out.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

My Creative Space - Crochet & Knit Going's On

I've done it again. Put my fingers in too many pies. I can't seem to settle to just one activity at the moment, and I'm running from project to project - doing a bit here, and a bit there. I've also realised that it has been a little while since I have shared anything with you that was in the making stages, rather than the finished result.

Here is the first one I started.


This is the second. It stalled because I want to make a liner from fabric, and I can't be bothered getting the sewing machine out - because there is a very good chance that the moment I do, Baby Starfish will wake. And he is my priority right now.



And finally  there's this little bit of string-happiness. 
It's the one that I have actually made the most progress with. 



I'm hoping to have it all done by Friday. You should come back and have a little look-see, and tell me what you think.

...And yes, I have been having a little play on picmonkey again - I heart naptimes! 

Check out what other creative peeps have been up to this week...