Day 70 - prototype elf slipper

I asked the internet how to make slippers, and this is what I found. It's a pretty incredible pattern, simple, easy and adaptable. So after creating my own pattern from newspaper I made this prototype slipper from felt to make sure the size and shape were right and make sure I understood the pattern. Thats enough for today, you will not see the end result until after Christmas, but lets just say it's going to be super hard for me to part with them unless I make another pair!

Day 69 - DIY soap

This is another thing I've never tried before, it's actually pretty simple. I made two batches one almond and poppyseed the other lemon and poppyseed. Both have a mild exfoliating texture from the white poppyseed's which is pleasant. I already want to get more Shea butter soap base so I can try more things out, but I think that'll have to wait for now. Anyway, here is a link to the recipe and basic instructions if you fancy having a go.

Day 68 - DIY homemade wreath

I've had a lot of fun working on this the last few days, I started the base on Tuesday evening, made simply of lollipop sticks. I covered the base with plaited string to give it depth and something I could sew onto. Then I ruffled strips of green tule and wrapped it around the centre of my star focusing on one quarter to build it up more. I stitched it in place in a few places adding some gold bells as I went. I cut the leaves from some scrap pleather donated from Natalie :) (Thanks Nat) and stitched them on too. After that it was a matter of foraging for pine cones, tying bows and adding a few fimo candy canes found in my studio, oh and some more bells :)

I've never actually had a wreath before so this is my first and I totally love it. Can't wait to see what Taz makes with hers.

Day 67 - DIY wreath, part 1

I began the wreath creation by making a star base out of lollipop sticks. I used woodglue to stick it together and pegs to hold the sections together while they dried. Later I will collect some wintery foliage and other things to decorate my wreath. I think lollipops have so many uses, and have a lot of potential for unique decorations. It doesn't look like much at the moment but I have a plan in my brain. The man really wants me to make a mario star, but...no.

Day 66 - Felt garland in Christmas colours

Using the offcuts of felt from the previous projects this week I made a number of felt circles and strung them together with beads for spacing. It's pretty cute I might make a few and put them in the windows...it's going to be pretty christmassy up in this house! :)

Day 65 - Christmas Photo props

Photo props are great fun, I made some for a wedding earlier this year, they were pretty fun. These christmassy ones are pretty cute. I cut two shapes from felt and glued them together with fabric glue with a bamboo stick sandwiched in between. I'm not sure how sturdy these will be as the glue will take a few days to dry.

Day 64 - Jewellery making

A friend asked me to turn this pebble into a necklace, I used wire to create a simple cage and hook, and added a lovely hook and eye fastening. It's been a little while since I made any jewellery, I may have to make some pieces for Christmas this year but we'll see.
Look a that, blogging before work today, I promised it was time to start catching up with my days.