Hello and welcome to our weekly hop around the desks of the crafting world.
Yesterday afternoon I decided to squeeze in another little project, with a zip, between prom dress sewing sessions.
This time I’m trying out end covers to see if I can get a better finish. I decided I didn’t like the red zip after all…..
…..and changed it (along with the lining fabric) to sunny yellow.
What’s happening in your work space this week?
After a very gloomy end to the week, I had to pick myself up, dust myself off and find a project to focus my energies on.
On Saturday I took a detailed set of measurements and tried to fathom out which size to cut. A welcome break from revision for my girl. A bit of a puzzle for me. Maths was never my strong point, but 3 1/2” of ease seems like far too much in a close fitting princess seamed bodice. I’ll figure it out, I’m sure.
I didn’t feel like cooking a roast on Sunday. The weather turned a bit dismal mid afternoon and a comforting cottage pie seemed like a good choice. This is my Quorn mince version. I was never really one for fake meat when I actually was a vegetarian, but this goes down well with the horde of carnivores in my house.
As for me on Monday? Still feeling a bit fragile. Spent the afternoon prepping lots of veg. Mushroom stroganoff for dinner tonight and a big pot of pasta sauce to split and freeze. Very satisfying. Waving to Sian on this sunny afternoon.
I took this snap with my phone just now, to document my prom dress progress and thought it would be ideal for Abi’s simple monthly exercise. Choose a picture and tell its story in twenty words or less.
The decision has been made. Sometimes you need to ignore the pattern envelope photo and look at the line drawing.
PS If you are wondering, my girl’s choice is Simplicity 1606, view B, which can be seen in the previous post.
I shared the fabric my girl chose for her prom dress, a couple of weeks ago and we’ve been hashing out a few ideas together since then.
Her only stipulations were a swishy skirt and it had to be purple or lavender. It’s quite a tricky path to tread. Wanting something grown up, but age appropriate. Something dressy enough, but not over dressed. Something with a full skirt that doesn’t swamp my tiny girl. Something comfortable to wear.
We looked through the pattern books to get some ideas, but nothing was exactly what she had in mind. I ordered a couple of Simplicity patterns, that I thought could be adapted to suit, while they were half price. I had a couple more contenders in my own, ever increasing, collection, including the Ava dress from Victory patterns.
The next job is to take a detailed set of measurements and make a decision. Only six weeks to go until the prom. Not that I’m panicking.
Here we are again, sharing our desks midweek. There was a fifth Wednesday in April and I teach on the first and third so it seems like ages since I held a class.
Yes, it’s those feathers again. I can’t get enough of them and it’s not just me, it seems. One of the staff at the Arts Centre popped in, while my ladies were having coffee, and bought my class sample! He’s commissioned me to make five more. That’s never happened to me before. I don’t think I’ve stopped smiling yet.
I can’t show you the card in question as I hadn’t taken a photo of it. I usually line them up on the bookshelf, once I’ve got home and had my lunch. You’ll have to make do with this one instead.
If you fancy a nose around some other work spaces (or maybe you’d like to share your own) head over to Julia’s place and read all about it.
PS If you’re going to the WOYWW crop and would like any Stampin’ Up goodies to pick up from me there, I’ll be placing an order tomorrow ~ Thursday 7th. All profits to be donated to Zoe’s charity. Just leave me a comment or send me a message at angelfishcrafts {at} gmail {dot} com
An unexpected consequence of beginning a me made wardrobe, is a greater awareness of my numbers. They can’t be ignored when you’re measuring yourself to get a good fit!
Today you’ll find me ditching the afternoon tea and biscuits…..
…..in favour of a healthy and delicious smoothie.
Waving to Sian and anyone else sharing today. Have a great week.
Happy National Scrapbooking Day!
As you may know, I’ve moved away from traditional scrapbook layouts over the past couple of years and into the Project Life style of memory keeping. I still have piles of 12 x 12 paper (who doesn't?!) and it seems a shame to let it gather dust.
Instead, I've been chopping it up and making my own cards to fit the pocket pages. The set below were made from a matching paper collection and a few index cards. I realise the latter is unlikely to be acid free, but that sort of thing doesn't really worry me. If you’re only writing on them and they are in separate pockets, away from your photos, I don’t think it’s much of an issue anyway. That’s a personal choice.
My index cards were 6 x 4”. I cut them in half and added a strip of paper. Washi tape would work well too. That’s all you need, if you have a lot to say. Lighter coloured papers with small patterns also work well for journalling. This is about as simple as it gets. I tend to have a stack of these cut, ready to add photos and embellish further, when I’m putting the pages together.
With the busier patterns and darker colours, I had to get a little more creative. By adding strips and circles punched from the index cards, I’ve made them suitable for journalling. They work as photo mats without. I punched banners and fussy cut the hexagon pattern to add a bit of interest to the plain 3 x 4 cards.
Of course, you don't need to cut up whole sheets of paper, like I have, scraps work perfectly for this. You can stamp on them and add embellishments to your heart’s content. They would come in handy as journalling spots on full size pages, if you are not into pocket page scrapping. Why not have a go?
I set this as a challenge for NSD on For the Love of Pretty Paper, which is a UK based paper crafting group on Facebook. Pop over, if you fancy joining in.
Have a lovely weekend, whatever you are doing.
