craft madness

Ive been a crafting ...  And I feel good!!  I have been very busy with work and have not had a lot of time to potter around. 

Last Friday a friend at work taught me how to crochet, well two stitches anyway.  I was so excited!!  I have practiced and now I would like to make something.  I think I need to learn a few more stitches for what I want to make though.  I posted a picture a few posts back of some bright coloured little monsters, I want to make them!  Will have to consult my friend, the crochet expert.

I made the cutest sewing machine cover tonight!!  I found the pattern on a blog I read (no idea which one though) and have been wanting to make it for a while.

I even sewed on a felt owl on it make it a bit fancy.  Here is what it looks like...

I am really pleased with it and it beats the crappy plastic, dust marked cover I have had ever since I got my sewing machine 20 years ago.  I think my mother in law will want one after she sees it.

I have been pottering away when I have the urge to craft.  I made two taggie blankets a week or so back.  I made a big one (30cm x 30cm) and small triangle one.  I am pleased with how they look, they are soooo cute!!  I think my friend will like them.
I am going to make a boy one for another friend from work whose wife is having a boy at the end of the month.

On Saturday Andy and I were heading out to a friends birthday drinkies.  Continuing with my homemade presents I decided to do some baking for her.  I purchased a funky dotty biscuit tin from The Warehouse and made about 5 or 6 different types of biscuits (making either 1/4 or 1/3 of a recipe).  I assembled them in the tin using baking paper to group the different types together.  I also made some russian fudge and coconut ice and baged it up.  To make it look a bit funky I made little tags with the names of each food item and stamped it.

I was so pleased with the way it turned out and my friend told me it was her favourite present!!  I will most definately be doing this again.  It was rather time consuming however it looked great and was a novel present.

Afgans dipped in milk chocolate, Chunky Choc Chip bickies, Jam Jams and Maori Kisses.  Yes you read right, Maori Kisses!! 

 

They were lovely biscuits, a chocolate biscuit recipe with walnuts, ginger and chopped dates with a caramel icing centre.  I dont know if I like the name very much.

My husband is going to Ireland for close to two weeks.  I am pretty sure I will get a fair bit of crafting done in that time.
The next on the list is making the boy taggie blanket, tunic dress (must buy the pattern first), a handbag (have the best pattern off a blog I read) and snap top purse.
I am really enjoying sewing and am liking that I am having a creative outlet.  Something I have always enjoyed but have not done for so long.

I few weeks back I purchased the most funky silicone mould...

I have a bit of a bug, insect thing theme going on for a baby shower I am holding this weekend.  I might have to make something using these super cute things!!!

Anyway, I think I will be posting more on here over the next few weeks or so with Andy going away.  I am not looking forward to it.  I think I am going to get lonely and maybe a little bit scared.  I am so used to having someone around and have not had a night at home by myself since we moved in together a year and a half ago.  I will just have to suck it up and deal with it.  It is going to be a good time to catch up with a few friends and I am going to go and hang out with my family as well.
In a way I am looking forward to the 'me' time but am also aware of the other stuff.  Oh well, I may suprise myself.