Despite the little spare time I have, I have managed to get my creative juices flowing and create some interesting things so far this summer. My latest craze is buttons and felt. I have always known about felt but not thought much about it. My fave website at the moment is Etsy.com. Its where people like myself, who love to make all kinds of stuff can list their creations and hope that someone else 'gets' it and loves it too and will pay money for it. I have got some much inspiration from fellow creative people that is makes me feel better that their are so many people out there like me, and make a little bit of money, sometimes a living out of doing what they love.
Generally, I am a beader, but I have got a little taste of felt and sewing, and I was amazed, I was better at it than I thought I would be and my harshest critics, my kids, love what I make and are constantly giving me ideas and making requests.
The second picture is of my little darlings, or otherwise known as buttons flowers. The idea is not mine, I have to say, its been borrowed. But the minute I saw them I fell in love with the idea and couldn't wait to make my own. They make awesome presents and I have some listed on Ebay atm for Valentines.
The first pic is a monster I made for my eldest son Christopher. I had already made one for Liam and when Chris saw his, he had to have one too. I can't locate Liam's, but its nothing like Christopher's. I used felt, buttons, denim, poly fill, and cotton thread. I have so much fun designing and creating these little creatures and I am always relieved when my kids love them too:)
Well the day finally arrived. Thursday 31st Jan, Christopher's first day of school. He was very excited. There were no tears,and thankfully, no "You can go now mum!" He just walked right into his classroom and began to play with the construction toys(just like preschool!)
