Crafty Updates....

Yule Crafts.....

Have not updated for so long, here are some crafts i did at the end of last year for Yule gifts. I am still trying to master the polymer clay work, I just do not seem to get the time to dedicate to this medium. However, I am very keen to do much much more and get much much better....

Fido

Here is Fido an embroidered dog for Lilly :)
It features ribbon roses, bullion roses and the usual freinch knots and other straight stitches. These are lots of fun to make too!!

Eric The Red

This is a beaded pot made for my Dad. This is a very time consuming project, yet very rewarding as i feel the end result is wonderful!! I am looking forward to making more pots in the different patterns featured in a book i have, called Beaded Boxes by Julia Pretl.

Felix Felicis Necklace

I made this for a swap at the Harry Potter crafts group, its a miniature bottle of the ultimate good luck potion, Felix Felicis!! Its made using Swarovski crystals and the spiral rope stitch.
I also made a mobile phone charm with "Grow-Your-Own-Wart" potion in a miniature bottle.

Beaded Thistles

These cute thistles are beaded over a wooden bead using a netted stitch. The tops are stitched using a very easy fun "rolled" flower. This design is by Diane Fitzgerald, i bought this kit about 6 years ago, and finally made it up during the past week. I bought a new vase to display them in....it gorgeous Royal Doulton!!!

Latest Polymer Clay stuff

I made the cupcake earrings for a donation to the Mother's Day stall at my childrens' school :)




Here is what i have been making in clay.....not as much as i would like too....i find its a difficult craft to do on the "go". I can pick up my beading and embroidery whenever...but clay i really like to start and finish on the day....the Dragons and lollipops are for sale at my Etsy shop :)

Latest Cross Stitch

Here is the piece i made for my nephew as a housewarming gift :) It is a barramundi by Graeme Ross Originals. This took quite a lot of stitching time. More than i had thought....well aren't all cross stitch pieces like that?