Friday 15 March 2019

Craft Hiatus

Not a lot of crafting getting done this past week but a few stitches here and there can make a difference.  The Santa wreath now has features and holly leaves, I now just need to stitch everything in place.




I am going to reuse the Easter/Spring wreath from last year but I did need a new wreath for the front door to welcome visitors to our little cottage.  Some silk flowers and a glue gun with a few ivy leaves added to the mix made for quite the statement piece.




Looking at it now I wished I had painted the wooden welcome sign, hindsight is a wonderful thing.






I have made a start painting some clothes hangers to embellish with a shabby chic flower.  These are to be used as gifts with a shawl/cowl/scarf hanging on them.



A little crochet here and there and a few cards have been made.  The Christmas scrap book is now complete so I am looking forward to sharing it with the family when they visit.   Looks like I have done more than I first thought.  Not quite the hiatus I first thought.

What are you working on?

For Teresa the exterior of the castle visit from my previous post.





As always I do thank you for your visit and your encouraging comments.

See you soon.






48 comments:

  1. It's only when you put everything together that you see how all the little things really add up. I love the wreath.

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  2. I'm catching up on reading here. This is for the past post and this one. WOW that castle! Beautiful inside and out. That must have been quite the storm. I like the wreaths. The hanger is adorable too.

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  3. The wreath is a gorgeous welcome! I love the shabby chic flower hangers and what a great way to give a scarf/cowl ( 2 gifts in one! ) Best, Jane x

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  4. I haven't done any crafting in forever, maybe next week.

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  5. Thanks so much for stopping by!! Love the wreath but that sweet hanger really caught my eye!! So pretty!! The castle is spectacular!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  6. It pays to look back on your work. You then notice that you have done more, than you thought!!!!! :-)

    And lovely work it is, too.

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  7. Love you castle pictures! Your spring wreath is a happy greet at the front door with the pretty roses.
    I have been catching up on reading since I have had the flu. Hopefully more full swing next week.
    I love seeing your crafts and beautiful needle work.
    betsy

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  8. The wreath is turning out great. The Santa wreath is giving me ideas... wouldn't it be cute to have an all-white wreath representing snow with a little forest of crocheted firs for a forest? Maybe I'm nuts. Ha!

    I like that spring wreath, too. Is it too late to paint the Welcome sign? It would make it pop all the more.

    No projects because I don't do a lot of knitting or crochet these days...tired, cranky hands, but I want to be sewing. Alas, my machine is in the hospital for repairs.

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  9. Lovely makes! I admit that I haven't been feeling too crafty lately. Glad you got your scrapbook done. It sounds like it will be a lovely way to remember the holidays.

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  10. Love the flower on the hanger (actually love everything) and can feel an attack of craft plagiarism coming on! Hope you don't mind.

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  11. Beautiful! I should have an update on handiwork tomorrow.

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  12. Your welcome wreath is very pretty:)

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  13. The Welcome wreath makes me feel welcome clear across the
    pond😃 All your crafting encourages me to get busy...just been knitting a few rows and making a card over here. xx

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  14. I love the welcome wreath

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  15. It's good to have a look back at your accomplishments of the week. Your welcome wreath is very nice. I need to hang a Spring wreath as I just removed the Snowman wreath that was welcoming guests to our side entrance. I've been working on embroidering two pillow cases. It's a slow process that I work on in the evenings.

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  16. I always read your lovely posts but haven't commented before. Your wreaths look fab ,you have great ideas . I'm knitting baby blankets for twins expected in our family in July-- so exciting. I've also started a scarf to put in my present box and have just finished some cross stitch. Take care

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  17. Nice wreath. I'm assuming it hangs within a porch, not open to the wild winds you often have.
    With the weather beginning to be milder I'm outside cleaning up the debris that winter and the roofers left behind.

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  18. Lovely makes. It's helpful to look back and see what's actually been accomplished sometimes. It's usually more than what one thought and gives a boost to one's feelings!

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  19. I love your welcome wreath! What I wouldn't give to be able to knock on your door for a visit. Thank you SO much for the exterior shots of the castle.. I wish I could live there. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  20. You have done more crafting this week than I have - good for you!

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  21. Beautiful wreath. Lovely roses.

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  23. you are so creative - i love seeing all your posts in my newsfeed xx

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  24. Brilliant, that Christmas wreath gets better and better!

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  25. The welcome wreath is beautiful, simple and stylish. I do love the Christmas one but try to keep thoughts of Christmas out of my mind until I have had a summer. ;)

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  26. I like your wreath, such a welcoming gesture for anyone visiting you. I hope it stays firmly in place with all the blustery weather we've had lately. x

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  27. I love your Welcome wreath it looks so romantic ! The Christmas wreath will look nice when it's December, lol now I wait for warm weather and spring and flowers !!

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  28. Once again, thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  29. Your little stitches here and there sure add up into pretty things. I love the painted hanger with the flower, and what a nice gift, especially with a scarf or something. You have beautiful ideas for gifts.

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  30. I love the spring wreath! So welcoming.
    Amalia
    xo

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  31. Beautiful, all of it! I've never thought of having a Welcome wreath on the front door outside of Christmas, it's a lovely idea. x

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  32. beautiful wreath! I'm working on a sweater for me and a pair of socks for me. (recovering still from making for others for the holidays...)

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  33. That Santa wreath is incredible! Happy crafting my friend!

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  34. You are the most creative one! Your crochets wreath is so pretty but I love the springy one too! Thank you for popping in to see me. Hope all is well with you.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  35. Oh wow! Those wreaths are gorgeous! I love the Christmas ones. You are so talented.

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  37. Oh wow,everything is so pretty!!☺

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  38. The wreaths are stunning.
    It's Marlene previously from living simply living well, just thought I would let you know where I have gone.

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  39. I do like the wreath.

    All the best Jan

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