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Making crowns and playsilks

Recently I resolved to spend less. Less on food. Less on books. And less on craft supplies. These are probably my main spending vices. But also things I really enjoy.

My wonderful friend suggested that I still allow myself to buy craft supplies but use them to create handmade gifts. That way I can still enjoy making and creating. And then I can give handmade.

I think this means I get to have my cake and eat it too!

So I’ve been knitting up gorgeous crowns in lovely vibrant 16 ply wool using this pattern. And dyeing my own playsilks ~ again in bright brilliant colours ~ using acid dye.

I’m pretty pleased with the results and hope the recipients are enjoying them! And who knows, maybe I’ll make enough to sell at the markets!

Happy days,
Kelly

November 24, 2014 by

Spring play dough

Natural play dough {no colour, no scent} wrapped in pretty wool and placed on a board scattered with Spring blossom. Because making things look pretty is fun *smile*

Mind you, it looked like this for as long as it took to take these photos! Then the kids were rolling it, cutting it and making it into pizzas.

I was inspired to make Spring play dough by Learning4Kids ~ they made Spring scented play dough.

Isn’t play dough adaptable and wonderful! And we love to incorporate appreciation for the seasons in our crafting and play.

The next day, to mix it up, the kids coloured their dough. And despite my efforts to avoid blue is for boys and pink is for girls… that is what they chose! It wasn’t long though until we had purple *laugh*

Happy Spring,
Kelly

September 22, 2014 by