Day 14-28th

So I've been off line since 13th but I have good reason. A few weeks ago I fell over and hurt my ribs. ABSOLUTE agony for days.  Still in pain now, then last Monday I got admitted to hospital for a week with cellulitis to my

face. Then to make me happy my other half agreed to letting me have a puppy. 

So I have been making a few bits and bobs still while being poorly. I'll post pictures of my makes at the end. It's been a strange few weeks with everything and the time has just flown by but I've still managed to find time to make some items. The cellulitis in my ear and neck caused so much pain and I was on iv antibiotics for a week.  Still on antibiotics but tablet form now so able to be happy at home. 

So here we go my beautiful creations if somewhat some of them rushed as I wanted to make sure I still made an item each day 

Day 6-13

Wow where has the time gone??  I have been naughty not posting this past week but I have reason. One evening last week I stupidly fell over and hurt my ribs. I must say the pain I've had has been worse than childbirth lol, mostly because it's gone in longer than a few days. I am a bit of a wimp when it comes to pain so therefore I have been taking it easy and have also been laid up for a few days. But this in mind I still have found time to craft, well crochet and make some lovely tutus. My 2 year old little girl is performing her ballet dance this weekend and I was asked to make the tutus for the girls, 9 to be precise. I only manage to capture 4 of the girls wearing the tutus but they look so cute. I also managed to finish off my daughters crocheted top, which is sooooo cute, oh and maybe a few bits of jewellery. I just no matter how poorly cannot craft, unfortunatly or fortunately it's in my nature and without it I would be lost. 

Today I went wool shoping with a friend so one of my next projects is a teddy bear. I quite fancy having a go at amigurumi so just might google patterns tonight. So that's 8 days with 12 items. Not bad for a poorly one lol 

Right tea time is now calling so off to feed the monkeys 

Lots of love. 

Sarah xxx

Day 5

Today's make was for my little girl. The pictures certainly don't do it any justice and she insisted on putting it straight on. So here it is. A tutu. Only it is made for playing in.  Practice makes perfect so they say so watch out for more tutus 

Day 3 and 4

So although it has been a busy weekend I manage to fit in some crafts. Mind you my time was limited as today is my little boys 5th birthday and we spent most of the afternoon searching the northwest for skylanders as he wanted to buy them with his birthday money. 

So yesterday I managed to make some polymer clay pendants. I imprinted them with a cameo and use silver dust to enhance.   Today as my time was limited I made a beautiful angel pendant, just need to add a chain to it now.   

Take a look and let me know what you think!!! 

Day 1's crafty make

I've just realised I didn't upload my craft frm yesterday. So here it is. A beautiful crochet wire bracelet with Swarovski beads 

Day 2

Today has been a busy day but as always I manage to fit my crafts in and I am really determined to complete this challenge as it's been an ongoing one since 2011 for myself. So today I crocheted some flowers. I am in the middle of crocheting a dress for my little 2 year old and wanted a few flowers to add into it so I did a mixture. I am half way through the dress and hoping to finish it by tomorrow so I can show you all. It's very pretty.   Hope you've all had a good day today. 

I've also decided to loose weight so will probably post about this too. I need to loose 3 stone as I have been very lazy the past 6 months and need to sort myself out. So watch this space with the weight loss. 

Happy new year!!!!!

Well another year has passed and it's been one heck of a busy year. Unfortunatly I've not updated my blog this year but I am in a very determined mood and have decided this year I will make an item each day. I've been creating jewellery and learnt how to crochet this year but also still love my sewing so my items will be a mixture of crafts. I am also going to take some courses this year learning new crafts. I had a dabble in decopage and porclain clay during December but would love to learn how to do silversmithing. This year I turn the dreaded big 40 so this is something I would like to do before that day. 

Anyway off to get rid of my terrible hangover and create something beautiful. Watch this space 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! 

New year

Here we are in the middle of January 2013 already and so much has happened since my last post. I've had another baby, my beautiful little girl dara, we've moved house and I've taken on a role of fundraising for my local toddler group. I love to keep busy but really haven't had much time for myself lately. Although I always manage to find a little slot in the day for my crafts. Creations keep me sane and in a house of crazy like mine it's important to have a moment for me. I will post the creations soon as at the moment I'm yet again juggling things, feeding my baby , typing and still not made it downstairs. So once I've taken pictures, fed the kids, cleaned the house and fed the dogs I will post on here. I'm going to now try and make an effort to upload more frequently as I've just invested in an app for my phone. So don't loose faith in me and I'll keep you all updated.
Love to you all.
Sarah xxx

New year

Well the new year is here and everyone is getting back into the swing of things. Same goes for me. The begining of the year i have had a busy time. My youngest turned 2 years old and my eldest turned 18. To celebrate we all went away as a family to centerparcs for a week. Once back home we've had busy busy busy times, homework, parties, poorly children and sorting out the house from christmas.
But i'm back now and i have made a promise to myself to begin my items each day. I've sorted out my craft room, with new ikea storage and although its small its compact with everything i need in.
I have also promised myself to learn new crafts this year. Last year was a tough year for me and although i stopped blogging i did'nt stop crafting.
I am determind to blog as often as possible and i can asure you all my year has started.
I will take pictures of my new items and upload asap for you all to see. I love my new and improved craft room and  look forward to going into it each day even if it is only for and hour.

So for now i'll stop my blogging and concentrate on my making skills
Thank you to everyone who has been following me, i appriciate your dedication.

love sarah 

Busy Busy Busy

Good morning to you all,

This week has been quite a hectic one with my children all being on school holidays, my car breaking down, getting towed off the motorway, paying a fortune to get it removed, hiring a van to take items out of it and also going to the car the other day to find that some scally has stolen it for scrap. Haha i hear you say noooooooooo its not a lie it all happened this week. Just another week of my life.
That's not all, i was busy completing my first edition of the NCT (local) newsletter and to top everything off because we didn't have a car sorted until the Friday i was biking everywhere with my children. (Shattering)
Oh yes i decided to wake up on Wednesday and take take the children (except my eldest because she was doing her volunteering work) to Liverpool for the day. This was a  lovely day out except we missed 2 trains home so didn't get home until gone 10.30pm.
Amongst all this i, believe it or not actually managed to make some craft item which i will upload later on (when i get round to photographing)
So now its Sunday morning (31st July 2011) and I'm up early with the baby but all he wants to do is make me sit in his little tykes playhouse and make cups of tea. That's all good and well except I'm nearly 6 foot so its slightly cramped inside.
I live the life of a mad red head with mad children and things you wouldn't believe that happen to me.
So today's Sunday, a day of rest or so i wish, hope and pray for, but in reality i know that won't happen for me. Probably another bike ride or i may drag the children to a big park to play.
Yesterday i went with all my kids to the beach in anglesey which after 3 attempts we found a lovely beach, although it took us 3 hours driving for a 1 hour journey. Like i said my life is very unpredictably funny but its my life and I LOVE IT.!!!!!!

Me and my baby boy on the beach

Me and my eldest (my baby girl) on the beach

Just about to get on the big wheel at Liverpool with my girls

Love and blessings
Sarah
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The end of a good time

It is with a sad heart that i now am giving up my challenge. This is for many reasons, but the main instigator is that my mother was taken into hospital 6 weeks ago and because i was back and too at least 2 -3 times a day i have been struggling with time. Running a family, a home and taking care of my mother who is now on the mend has been a very hard and challenging time. I am very sad that i cannot carry on this challenge but it has proven to me that having a large family and commiting to such a challenge, fun though its been can be very hard to carry on with especially when other things, problems get thrown into the equation.
I will carry on blogging and carry on  making items but i wont be committing myself to getting stressed with making one item each day. This is probably a good challenge for someone who has no children or maybe one or two and no other commitments.
I will be blogging my items that i have done over the next week so watch this space.
Thank you to all my supporters i really appreciate everyone who has been following me.

Thank you all !!!!!!!

Love
Sarah xxxxxxxx

Week 21 and 22

Hello dear bloggers and how are you all???? It's been a hectic busy couple of weeks in my household. We've had exams for the oldest 2, lots of different appointments, ferrying my mum about, parties, and school holidays so all in all a couple of busy weeks. This is why, yet again i am combining 2 weeks into one post. I decided to have a bit of a change and create some jewellery but i have concentrated on rings. As time has been limited some of my items only took upto 30 minutes to make and some a bit less. Although some a bit more so again i ask for you all to comment and let me have feedback on my items. PLEASE.
Before i upload my pictures i will just tell you about the course both myself and my daughter are going on this week. This i a card making course although i have not yet been on one of these in depth courses so i am hoping to pick up quite a few ideas and tips.
Watch and See
Anyway as bugs bunny Say's 'Thats all folks'
Love and hugs and see you all soon.
Sarah
xxxxxx

This was a ring i made for my 10 year old daughter. She has worn it ever since i have made it and all her ffriends have commented on how they want one for their birthdays

I was on a roll so i decided to make another one just incase we have any birthdays coming up soon

Good old wirework ring.

Beautiful green gem ring

Same as above but with lace added

Red rose Ring. This is quite large

Handmade bow ring with sewn beads on

Button bead ring

Love heart button ring

Flower button ring

Wire work necklace with red beads

Another wirework ring with a bell on the end

Butterfly and hearts steampunk  bracelet

Key to my heart bracelet

Week 20

Its funny how you can get so involved with a craft even when you have never had an interest in it before. This week i have developed my obsession and carried on with card making and i have even booked myself on a course. Again this week i have spent more money, bought more magazines and read (well flicked through) lots of books. Its amazing the scope you get with card making and your imagination knows no limits. I've begun a craft i honestly thought i would never attempt (mostly because my partners ex use to make cards and he always comment how boring she was). I was not good at art when i was at school although i loved drawing but with card making i have been able to draw with the stamps and colour the pictures in.
What i have also found quite shocking is how expensive die cutting machines can be. I bought an embossing machine last week for £20 but when i looked into the price of die cutters i was stunned on how much they cost and the accessories (templates) too.
So i have decided to use a Stanly knife and cut my costs. I also fancy trying scrap booking although i will need to look into that first before i begin.
So here are my cards from this week, including today (saturday) so i have 8 items. Hope you enjoy looking and see you next week
lots of love
Sarah
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I used my flower stamp to cut out the edges.

I embossed this card then for an added affect lightly charked over the card with darker chalking over the butterflys

I added chalk to the embossed writing