I won, I won!!!

I completely forgot to mention that I won a lovely necklace from Beach Shack Project. It was a few months ago I replied to a give away on her blog and after a little wait she contacted me to say I had won. I was quite shocked, I never win things. Well very rarely.
(Saying that I did pick a raffle ticket at the zoo and won our son a fluffly crocodile.)
As my camera has died and I am using my phone which is currently full of pictures waiting to be down loaded I will have to direct you over to the the beach shack project blog and get you to scroll down a few pages to see the necklace on the original post.
I have requested a new camera from the hubby for Xmas heres hoping!!

Catching Up.

Wow. I can't believe it has been so long since I last wrote on here. Where has it gone?
Well after hubby came home we spent a week with him at work and then had four glourious weeks of holidays. We went on lots of trips and days out and spent a week in Mamhead. It was beautiful. There are some photos waiting to be downloaded on phones and cameras. We were actually in a cottage a little outside on a road so narrow you wonder how they built it. It was quiet and secluded and ideal for a small toddler.
Today was his first day back at work and we are starting to settle back into normality.
In other areas I have been making some jewellery for a great charity called Life After Loss. It's not quite finished yet but it's getting there.
Check out their website at www.lifeafterloss.org.uk they support people who have lost a baby or suffered a stillbirth.
I have been booked for a Christmas Fete by the local childcare centre and am getting ready to make, make, make. Lots of ideas swirling but have a few other jobs to finish off before I get started.
I hope everyone is well and will try not to leave it so long next time.
:o)

Flag waving update. . .

I thought it would be nice to post a pic of the fabulous flag in action.

And to say from my hubby to Louise THANK YOU!

It's going in the box of things to be kept and treasured.

Waving the flag for Folksy

and more specifically Louise of Sew Scrumptious.

I happened to mention I was hoping to get a flag about the size for a 1yr old to wave and possibly with the words 'Welcome home Daddy' across it. Less than a week later the postman struggles to push my mail through the door, (despite the fact my curtains are open and he can see me inside), and with a plop on the mat amidst the usual shower of junk was a packet with just such an item inside.

I showed it to my son who had a lot of fun practising his wave and then found if he put the stick sideways in his mouth he could also carry it round while he scurries on all fours. After letting him play for a while I sneaked it away to keep it safe for the big day.
So I would like to say a big Thank You to Louise for her kindness and generosity. There really are some lovely people in the world.

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.