Crafty Catz DT - Anything Goes

Morning all,

Here's to the end of another week. Anyone else want to sleep the weekend away? well, before we get to that possibility we need to launch the new Crafty Catz Challenge. This weeks theme is Anything Goes and we are sponsored once again by Bugaboo Stamps who are offering our lucky winner 7 images of their choice. 

My project is not a card this week but rather a review of an ongoing charity project that I've been working on. 

In May I entered a draw to win some slight second, glass baubles from a local bead company Spellbound Beads. As it turned out, I was gifted 40 baubles in various sizes, free of charge, with the understanding that they were used for either a community project or for fundraising. 

As a Church we do a lot of work with communities in Malawi, sponsoring schools, hospitals and helping local girls learn skills so that they can earn money and be independent. Twice a year we send containers full of clothing, books etc to our projects. The money I raise will be to support these projects. 

So here are just some of the many beaded bauble projects I've been working on. I've used my personal stash of beads and some which have been donated by a friend. I'm hoping to sell them at a coffee and cake event in November.

Anyway, a bit different this week, but hope you enjoyed it. Don't forget to swing by the blog to see the other amazing projects. Until next time though, happy crafting. 

Craft Stall Overstock Available now on Etsy!

Hi Guys!

 

Just a quick post to let you know I'm steadily adding some of my Craft Stall overstock on to etsy. Plenty of time to still grab yourself a handmade present for a loved one.

 

Available from my store are:

Ribbon Christmas Wreath 

 Felt Christmas Stockings

 Snow-people (limited stock)

 Beaded Bee Earrings

 Beaded earring and necklace set



Needle-felted heart key-rings

 

I also have some of the robins left

 

You can find everything HERE

Crafty Catz DT - Bookmarks

Good Morning Everyone,

Are we all happy? are we all glad it's almost the weekend? Do we all have an indulgent treat lined up to have with our afternoon cup of tea? yes?! great - where's mine?! lol! I'm on a real sugar kick at the moment, I'm trying so hard to avoid desserts and cakes and chocolate (which is really hard in my workplace I assure you!)

 

Anyway, enough of my rambling, on with this weeks challenge at Crafty Catz. This week's theme has been set by the lovely Jac, who would like to see you all make a bookmark this week to celebrate the opening of Britain's first library on the 6th September 1852. We are sponsored this week by Alota Stamps, who are kindly offering our lucky winner a gift voucher to spend in store.

So onwards with my project and this week I've forgone a paper project in order to spend some time with my beads.

I wish I could take credit for the design but it's not one of mine, rather it's by Spellbound Beads. Love their stuff and most of my beading projects come from them! I love the fact I can also take elements from all their kits and make other bits - like I know that mouse is going to get made and turned into a charm for a friends bracelet and I have another friend who is Owl made, so I'll probably make her this owl up as a key-ring or bag charm.

Anyway! don't forget to pop by the other girl's blogs to see their fabulous creations and please play along with us this week at Crafty Catz, we do so love seeing your gorgeous creations. Until next time though - Happy Crafting!

Bee's of Beads

Good morning lovely people of blogland,

Well, the sun is finally making an appearance and I'm just about fooled enough to think summer may be on its way! which is perfect, as it means I might be able to wear my latest beading project.

One of spellbound beads kits - they are actually intended as earrings, but I just had to make it into a pendant - they're just too cute! bzzzzz! :D I changed how they've been strung slightly from the original instructions, but other than that I've kept the design the same.

I love these little fellows. I'm in the process of making some more bee's to turn into stud earrings for my mum!

Whatever you're up to today, I do hope you get some sun and a chance to get out and enjoy it for a short while. Until next time though, happy crafting!

Rockin' Robin

Good Morning!

 

Wow! where is this week going? I feel like I've blinked and it's gone! Anyway, just a very quick post to share with you. This is one of the projects I got up to last week whilst I was away.



I've had this kit since the January and I've just not had time to sit and make them. They are one of the many designs from The Spellbound Bead Company that I have. I love their kits - there are so many I would love to make, but I just don't have time and I know that realistically I probably never wear half of them. But these guys are just perfect for the festive season and don't way too much so you don't get that awful ear-ache.   

So there we go. I think I may make some more of these little guys for gifts or to order as they're just so darn cute. Anyway, enough rambling, that's it from me. Until next time though. Happy crafting!