More Handbag Loveliness

My lovely partner HippieKender recieved her package the other day so I can show you all the lovelies I made for her. First up.... The Bag.I used a pattern by Keyka-Lou. She makes great handbag and accessories patterns that are easy to use and quick to put together. This took me a night of sewing. I used really heavy interfacing to give the bag some body and make it nice and sturdy. The fabric is from spotlight and is called ripp-stop, I don't think it was a nylon though, it felt more cottonish. It has a grid pattern woven into the actual fabric so it has a lovely texture as well. I love the colours!
Inside Pockets....A matching book/bag tote.MP3 cosie, notebook cover and beaded zippy pouch.Close up of beading.I was so thankful that everything arrived quickly but more importantly safely. I have heard so many stories of things going missing. So the anxious wait is over and I am so happy that Steph loved everything that I made.
I haven't done beading for ages and forgot how much I actually enjoy it so I will have to think of some ways to incorporate it into my future projects.

On an entirely different note SEWMAMASEW is having a givea way day this week. Head over to the BLOG for details.
I was hoping to have something to giveaway but I haven't got my act together. Maybe next round. But I will be having lots of fun blog hopping and enetering as many of the giveaways as I can.
Have a great day,
Mel

A Week of Pink.

I finally finished the pink sparkly, girly swap on craftster and my partner received so now i can show you what I've been busy making and stressing over. (will she like them? Are they good enough- you know the usual stuff)

This is the front of the covered box I made to package the earrings.

This is the inside view of the box and all the earrings I made. (note my very blurry self portrait in the fake mirror)

A close up of the earrings a different pair for each day of the week.

I think my favourite are the dice and the hot pink ones for Sunday.

I had so much fun making all these earrings. You know how you just get in the groove/zone and you just keep making all these pretty things. I call it "craft land".
"mumma's in craft land again" says Zoe.

Okay so last but not least a pic to make you smile.
Too cute, Have a great day,
Bless,
Mel

Finished....

Pretty Butterfly Earrings using vintage beads. Tree Of Life Ornament.

Zoe's Pencil Case for school.

Sorry this is short but I have to get tea ready...

Bless,

Mel

Something Pretty

I made this earring and necklace set yesterday. I'm definately getting into the christmas spirit! How about you? Are you a last minute shopper or have you got everything sorted already? (i wish i was the latter but i leave everything to the last minute.)
I'd love to hear how you plan your christmas and if you have any tips for keeping the stress levels down.
I'd tell you how many days till Christmas but I don't think i really want to know......:)
Bless,
Mel