Some new additions . . .

to my Folksy page.

I have been making lots of presents recently and haven't really been making things for the shop but I have added a few new bits and pieces this week.

This silver cross is hallmarked with my own mark. It is cut from silver sheet and hammered on both sides to create different effects.

Pretty swarovski crystals make these earrings shimmer in the light. Perfect to brighten up your outfit.
Lastly I have choosen this 'wedding' set to show you, memory wire choker, bracelet which closes with a heart shaped toggle clasp and pretty matching earrings all created with glass pearls and crystals.

I am hoping to create some new items soon when I have finished all the gifts. I have lots of beads calling out to me but must finish what I have started.

I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend.

Frustration. . .

How annoying I have been blogging for my hubby while he was away, an entry every day from our son. I put a weeks worth on and then realised I hadn't logeed out of Christals so all for nothing. Think I will leave it until tomorrow!

We are off to a wedding this afternoon. I am hoping the teething is over as I don't want him to squark half way through the vows.

As long as the weather stays nice it should be a lovely afternoon.

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend.

De-stash Swap

Well it's been a long time since I last blogged and many things have happened but this entry is all about the latest Folksy de-stash swap. It was organised by Laura on the Folksy forum.

I was paired with Leanne from See the Woods and this morning my package arrived.

Here are a few pictures of the contents of this latest de-stash and of a necklace I have made with one of the things I received.

Milling and Mulling. . .

Wow. I can't believe it has been so long since I last wrote anything. It has been a busy few weeks. I spent a lot of time preparing for the Weeting Steam Rally, which to be honest turned out to be a bit of a disappointment. I spoke to lots of the other stall holders and they all said the same but still it was an experience. And I was in a better position than some who didn't manage to cover their costs. And I met a lovely couple selling soap who sent a bar over to cheer us up.
Following the weekend I popped over to see the inlaws, (brother and sister not parents), and spent a couple of days being looked after and fed and playing with my great, (yes thats right), niece and chatting with her mum. They had come down for the weekend from South Shields to see Dad/Grandad. I feel I should be in my eighties when I say i'm a great aunt not in my twenties. Funny old world huh!
However the best bit of news for the week is my parents came to see me today my Mum was ever so excited as she had something to bring me but wouldn't let on what it was. My Dad came in with what appeard to be a rather heavy box and they both sat on the edge of their seats while I sorted the baby things and made a pot of tea. When I finally got round to it I thought my Mum was going to explode. I am now the proud and very excited owner of my very own rolling mill. I still am not quite sure why my Mum decided that she wanted to get me one or what I did to deserve it and I couldn't quite believe it when I opened the box and pulled off the plastic. What a fantastic end to the week. When I have got it properly set up and had time to play with it i'll post some pics.
The only thing I'd ask for to top it off would be a phone call from the hubby. Maybe tomorrow hey!

Fun Day Out.

Yesterday we went to an event organised to celebrate 70 years of flying at Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk. There were a host of displays and attractions. Lots of flying displays, gun runs, dogs and cadet groups.

The grand finale was an Apache display.

The best part of the day for me was bumping into old family friends who had entered their Frazer Nash into the best kept vintage civilian vehicle display. Miss England put in an appearance and was judge of this competition, which the Nash won. Miss England must have good taste. (lol).

The winning car with it's smallest driver yet.

It was a lovely day and made a change to our usual Saturday chores and duties.

Fly by night. . .

I was quietly minding my own business last night watching some background t.v, waiting for the CSI repeat and making a bracelet when the cat came bounding in the living room. I looked up to see the biggest moth I have ever seen in my house. It was huge, at a guess 4" wingspan and 3" long maybe. I was wondering how on earth to get it out without the cat hurting it and didn't take a good look but it was definately red and black. I had a mild panic about what to do with it and called the neighbour who perhaps now thinks I am bit of an odd ball but did agree it was massive. He managed to catch it in a mug and let it free and this morning it had flown away so I am hoping it didn't get hurt in the evacuation process.
There was a photo but on a real camera so when the film is processed i'll add a pic. (Just to prove I am not a complete wuss and it really was quite big!)
I am now looking forward to another lovely day and am off to Hawkeden later this morning to join the VSCC for lunch.
Have a good weekend all of you!

Blog Awards and Blog Awarding. . .

There appears to be a blog award spreading like wildfire. I have been got twice. So I felt I should perhaps join in. ;o)
My thanks to both Hats and More and The Sock Garden for adding me on their top 15 blog award lists.

I have been following various blogs and thus follows my list of 15 in no particular order.

1. Ruby Spirit Designs
2. Miss Makes Stuff
3. Careford Creations
4. Jewellery my Design
5. Funky Junk Jewellery
6. Floating Rabbit
7. Wood Jewellery
8. Sew Recycled
9. Chiyobex
10. Kerli
11. Mollimoo
12. Paper and Cloth
13. Sew Scrumptious
14. Nifty Knits
15. Soapy Chica

Here are the Rules:
Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award and his or her blog link.Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you have discovered. Contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.