My Craft Journey Continues

I have been working for some time on seven wreaths, one for each of the Church windows.  I have finally finished them, filling each one with love and prayer.

I had so much fun making them, each one different from the next.  I painted each a label and then choose a verse from the bible which gave it so much meaning.  Writing the verse on the back  so that everyone is aware of the thought process of it in the making.  There are lots of local elements included in the making, such as wool which I hand dyed and Harris Tweed.  Made with love.

I have also spend some time making soap, which is something that I enjoy.  I love adding the scents and getting just the right smell.  This batch was a simple lavender that I added some dried lavender too.  It added to the visual look of the soap as well as the smell.

I will close for now and thank you for your visit, your uplifting comments and your love.  We did wonder about our decision to remain here on this amazing Island but we are surrounded by so much beauty it would be impossible to leave.  I continue to do well, although tire very easily.  I have to allow double the time to do something these days but I am thankful.  Take care.

See you soon.

Busy With Soap

I have been busy for the past few days making soap for a Women's event here on the Isle of Lewis.  I was asked to make them to be added to a gift bag that each participant will receive.  I was thrilled to be asked.  The first batch I made was orange both in colour and scent.

Dried orange slices were added to the packaging for effect and tied up with natural twine.

They were soon packed up into a box...

Strawberry and apple was next on my agenda.  Thin layers were made into swirls using both apple and strawberry oil scent and a drop of red or green colouring. 

They were then packaged using cellophane  and embellished with a dried apple slice and a thin ribbon.

The last batch was lavender again with a swirl of colour going through the middle using a few drops of red and blue colouring and lavender oil.  A few dried lavender buds were added and then packaged up in cellophane.  This time embellished with a button and raffia.

Once again packed into a box ready for delivery.

A fun but very busy few days.

Thank you for all your comments on my previous post about Honeys coat, I am so excited to see her in it.  Only 11 more sleeps.  I used to sell my crafts but since moving don't bother as I seem to have enough to do working on the cottage and crafts for the family. 

See you soon.