Saturday 23 February 2019

Latest Makes

Quite a windy day again today not conducive for a long walk but I am going to have a stroll up to the Charity shop.  A short walk and a little time out of the cottage.  I have finally finished clearing out my wardrobe and have some very nice things to donate.  I also have a small pile of bits that I am keeping to make a rag rug.

Thursday I registered to join a slimming group that is organised by NHS Western Isles, the weight has crept on throughout the Winter as we have not been as active.  Lesson learnt and facing the consequences too of over eating whilst away at Christmas/New Year.  I need to keep a diary of what I eat/drink, hopefully this will help.

The crochet wreath is finished and already to be packed up for a gift.  I enjoyed the process, it was a delight to sort through my large collection of buttons.  Even the wool used was a reminder of previous projects so really enjoyable.


The mixture of lace and wool flowers, with the addition of a bird added to the interest and texture.



It was fun laying it out and changing it around using florist pins.


I used a couple of designs to make the flowers and of course different sizes so there were no gaps.



A wired ribbon added to the top to finish it all off.

I have also covered a plain notebooks with fabric to make a new journal.  Also a tweed covered notebook for recording my food diary,


First of all I made a flower out of the lace and ribbon to make a button for the elastic.


The fabric was glued to the front of the notebook and wooden tiles added.



The smaller notebook was made using tweed and then a wooden cut out glued on.  A small wooden button sewn onto the elastic for ease.



A quick and easy make but one that I really enjoyed.

Thank you for all your comments, they are greatly appreciated.  The dies are in fact for cutting paper for use with making cards, scrapbooks and my journal.  I will show you later in the week how it is done. 

The airport shop was in fact The Gordon Castle Shop selling Gin in engraved bottles, herb garden toiletries and all things Scottish it was indeed a feast for the eyes on so many levels.  Whilst I didn't buy anything it as a great shop for a gift.

As always I do thank you for your visit.

See you soon.

44 comments:

  1. The wreath is lovely. I always find it helpful to keep a food diary when trying to lose weight. I'm not sure how it works but noting down everything I eat really does help. You can also look back and see what has worked and what hasn't.

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  2. Those journals are so cute. Love the embellishments. Great gift idea too.

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  3. Lovely creations !!!!!
    Have a relax weekend !
    Anna

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  4. Your creativity knows no bounds! I love the wreath and the brooches and the journal. I love everything you've made. Such wonderful inspiration. Why not put your wonderfully creative ideas into a book? Best, Jane xx

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  5. The journals are very lovely and should well inspire writing in them. Best if luck with the food tracking journal which is something I should also consider, Lorraine.

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  6. your crafts are always so lovely with little touched making them unique.

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  7. The wreath is beautiful! A couple of years ago my stepmom asked many of us to donate old brooches as she was making a wedding bouquet for one of my nieces - I'm thinking that one could be made using these crochet flowers & beautiful buttons!
    I have a tweed wallet made of Harris Tweed - some friends brought it back as a gift on their last trip.

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  8. I like your wreath. A great idea to use buttons, jewellery etc. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. The wreath is very cute. I like your journals as well. I have been trying to get back on my "diet" too. I usually do good at it and keeping track until around 5 pm - then once my husband comes home with all his snacking in the evening....it all goes out the window.

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  10. What a beautiful wreath! I wish I had a talent like you, I'm following , greetings from Poland☺

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  11. I made a needlecase cover with that very fabric and it wears well. I love making wreaths too and have some ideas I would like to try for Easter using some left over wire rings that I was given-it’s for the group where I am the volunteer tutor. Happy crafting and weight management.

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  12. These are so pretty!! Thanks for giving me some inspiration on what to do while I wait to have my knee surgery.....
    And thanks so much for stopping by and for your well wishes...It was getting so hard for me to go to work so I guess it is a blessing that I am no longer working.... It will be much better for my knee as I can elevate it and pack it in ice, resting it until the surgery..... And I do believe that everything happens for a reason so this is what was supposed to happen...
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  13. Lovely all...

    Wise to nip the weight gain, in the bud, as the old saying goes. :-) Best of luck, with it!!!!

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  14. We have the same damp rainy day as you. We'll be walking in the mall later. I'm trying to increase my walks and eating low carb since October. It's not easy, but works for me. Good luck to you.
    Your journals are lovely, especially the Harris Tweed--it will be fun to chart your progress there. I find it helps me to do the same. ♥

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  15. Love all the beautiful things you have made. So different.

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  16. I absolutely love the little journals, you are so creative. My next door neighbour just brought me a box full of berry clusters, she knows I make wreaths. I thought they were perfect for my wreaths and she said there were a lot more at her office I can have. She works at a mall and they changed their decorations this year, lucky me!!!

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  17. I tend to make and eat more comfort food in the winter and I have to watch that. You accomplished a lot and the journals are really something anybody would like.

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  18. You have been busy again with some great makes. It's so easy to eat more in the Winter but once the weather settles, I'm sure you'll be out and about a bit more.

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  19. I think many people find it helpful to keep a food diary when trying to lose weight.
    I think the wreath is lovely.

    Happy Weekend Wishes

    All the best Jan

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  20. The wreath looks awesome. Don't worry. you'll loose weight if you exercise. XOXO

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  21. I love journals and a new one is always an inspiration. Yours are so pretty.
    I also gained weight over the holidays but so far haven't mustered up the self-control needed to eat less!!

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  22. You are so creative and crafty. Where do you find tine to make so many things? Thank you for sharing your work - it inspires ideas for all sorts of crafts.

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  23. I always enjoy my visits here. There's always something to inspire. The wreath is just lovely.

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  24. I wondered what the die cuts were for!

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  25. You always amaze me at how much you accomplish and how creative you are. I also need to cut back and trim down but my body seems to not agree with me. :-( Good luck on your quest. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  27. How gorgeous. I love the wreath and the journals are lovely. I think I may have some of the sewing themed fabric in one of my boxes somewhere. I might make it into a bag to take to the quilt show:)
    Hugs-x-

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  28. I just love your crochet flower wreath! It is a beauty and the lucky recipient will be so blessed by it! Fabric covered journals are delightful! You are such an inspiration with all your creativity! It does seem that the pounds keep adding up during winter! And you want to eat more because there's not much to do LOL ... looking forward to Spring when more can be done outside! Enjoy a blessed Sunday!

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  29. A pretty journal is a joy to write in... Far nicer than a shop bought diary and no commitment to write something every day.

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  30. the bird just finishes it off, wonderful.
    Briony
    x

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  31. That is such a pretty wreath and the sweet little bird is the perfect touch. I keep a diet journal and list everything I eat. It really helps me. In fact, The only way I can lose weight is by writing it all down. Oh, I go crazy every now and then, go on an eating spree and forget the journal. When I am dead and gone someone is going to have a good laugh at my food journals. I get mad at myself for eating junk and call myself names...and this is written down too. :)

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  32. Such a pretty wreath with my favorite bird, the bluebird. Love those handmade flowers.
    I used to keep a diary of what I ate and I ate more. My mom always said for me to quit thinking about food. Easier said than done. Eat to live and not live to eat. Of course I do both.
    Good luck and hope it does work. I have been going to the gym and lifting weights. a little treadmill while there. I hit the sauna for 30 minutes afterwards. I feel so good after wards.
    Happy Sunda
    Betsy

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  33. Oh, you are SO clever, I love that wreath, and the journals, they are beautiful. Please don't beat yourself up about winter weight gain: apparently the average gain over the festive period is 7lb. I was once told off very severely by a nurse for gaining 5lb over a Christmas but I simply got back on the plan in January and shifted 11 lb in four weeks. Writing everything down will surely help you to keep track. x

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  34. You make such beautiful things.

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  35. have fun with your slimming class, I also adore your journals that you made. I do not like to walk on super windy days - eep!

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  36. Oh I love your notenbooks and I remember making a similar wreath some years ago. Wreath making is very fun and creative. I like the little bluebird tucked in among the flowers.

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  37. Notenbooks? Honestly! 😖

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  38. Nice notebooks and love the wreath!!! I need to exercise more too as it's been chilly here and I get tired after work and don't walk in the cold evenings. Eat less cookies....arg! May get snow Monday. Cozy in a sweatshirt for sure! Have a blessed week!!

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  39. I too need to do some slimming down. Have to control my munching and snacking in between meals. I always enjoy your handcrafts. That is a lovely wreath with the cute bird. Have a wonderful new week!

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  40. Your makes are always so charming. Writing in a pretty notebook is somehow easier and more enjoyable than writing in a plain one, don't you think? Have a great week!

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  41. I love your journals and the wreath is just charming! Have a great week!

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  42. The wreath is gorgeous and I love your notebooks, they make a mundane job feel glamorous. I hope you enjoy using them. x

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