Lisa's Craft World

Hainault Forest 15/9/2011

2011-11-23T00:20:00.000Z

We (that's me and Alfie) on one of our home educating visits, went to Hainault Forest on 15th September 2011 in search of fungi. Here are some photos of what we found.

This is a butterfly we saw - sooo pretty. I need to edit this photo to get a more closer shot.

Some leaves we found

Alfie on the massive tree stump - he always has to climb on this.

He then got brave and wanted to climb some trees.

Being cheeky!

Getting braver!

On the rope climb in the forest.

We had a lovely day, the weather was great, we had a nice picnic and we also visited the farm.

Bookmarks

2011-11-13T08:40:00.003Z

Here are some bookmarks - I went with the book worm theme!

Front of Bookmark

Back of Bookmark

Front and Back of Bookmarks

Perpetual Calendar

2011-11-13T08:30:00.001Z

This is a perpetual calendar that I made/altered, when you buy these they are in plain wood and not decorated/altered. This was my first attempt, if I do any more I think I would change some of the processes I used.

Berry Baby Hat and Booties

2011-11-13T07:30:00.002Z

As some of you might know I have gotten into crochet once again, I got a book from the library and came across this gorgeous pattern
This is to fit a newborn.

This is to fit a premature baby - preemie

I have to say there were so many lovely patterns in that book that I purchased it.

Thinking of You card

2011-11-13T07:00:00.002Z

I love these butterflies, they are a digital stamp which I have coloured using distress inks. I have also applied glossy accents to the edges of the wings which gives it a bit of a lift.

Simple but effective I think.

Cute Penguin Christmas Cards

2011-11-13T05:50:00.000Z

Here are some cute penguin christmas cards - they are for sale see here if you are interested.
The cards measure 4 inches x 4 inches.

Bad Blogger

2011-11-13T05:40:00.000Z

Sorry for being a bad blogger, it has been ages since I blogged. I just don't seem to have the time at the moment, too busy homeschooling and creating things, but I definately need to blog about it all really.

So I will hopefully start once again, I have to say there appears to be quite a few things that I haven't put on here and therefore I can't promise that they will appear in date order.

Anyhow I hope you find something that you might be interested in seeing or reading about lol.

Unknown Plant

2011-07-14T17:29:00.001+01:00

A fellow plot holder found this plant on his plot and we have no idea what it can be.

If anyone knows please enlighten us.

Allotment update

2011-05-07T23:52:00.000+01:00

Hi, Yes I am still about lol.

We have been over the allotment all day today, we have moved plots since the fire and I am very happy with my new plot. We still have the old plot as we still have cabbages, onions and garlic waiting to be ready to harvest. The cabbages are ready but the onions and garlic are not, so we will keep it until they are ready.

We have not been paying the old plot much attention and we went and weeded it the other day, today we removed 8 wheelbarrow loads of green waste from there. We also transplanted a thornless gooseberry and blackberry bushes.

We still have 2 apple trees, loads of strawberry plants, poppies and comfrey plant to move. We are leaving the raspberries because there is loads on the new plot already. We have already transplanted our asparagus, I thought it would die, but it appears to be OK - big sigh of relief :)

Also on the new plot we have inherited a shed, it needs painting. It has a massive elderflower tree behind it which needed cutting back so that was another job we did today. Thankfully a fellow plot holder, Charlie Thrale borrowed us his shredder which was a god send because it made light work of cutting up them branches. I also cut back 2 wheelbarrow loads of bramble.

We will be back over there tomorrow I will try and get some photos to add to the posts and will update you on what we do tomorrow.

Amazing People

2011-04-27T17:22:00.000+01:00

I have just had a fab email from the people at The Craft Barn.

Over on The Craft Barn's Blog they have a thing called the Wishing Well, where you can ask about products and if your wish gets granted you get to see how the products you mentioned are used. Back on the 23rd February this year they granted my wishing well wish
"Lisa said
Oh Wishing Well, Wishing Well,
I would love to see what can be done with Krylon Leafing Pens as I love the look of them but panic when I think of gold leafing. Also I have just noticed on the site the Country Love Ceramic pendants which look lush but how would you decorate them and what with.
Also I have seen on blogs altered dominos but what do you use and how?
I hope my wishes come true!
Lisa x"
When I checked their blog I saw my wish was granted and that I had won a free Kyrlon Leafing Pen, unfortunately for me I was off the craft scene and hence not looking at craft blogs etc so completely missed my wish being granted. I thought oh no I have missed out on my free gift but hey ho I have some ideas now what to do with my dominos.
I then thought I would email the people at The Craft Barn and say I was sorry that I missed my wish being granted and have I missed out on my free gift.

Today I received an email asking me for my address so that they could send me my free gift - how brilliant is that and what a fantastic service from The Craft Barn.

Big Shout Out and a HUGE THANK YOU to The Craft Barn whose site is here

Blog Candy

2011-04-26T09:35:00.001+01:00

There is Easter Blog Candy over at Happy Daze - go check it out by clicking here all you have to do is leave a comment by midnight on Thursday 28th April 2011.
Plus gorgeous blog posts to look at!

I had some Bad News

2011-02-01T23:28:00.009Z

I had some bad news this morning, someone has burnt down my shed on my allotment. This is a complete act of arson, as my shed was unlocked and they could have completely emptied it of its contents - but no they decided to burn it.

We had only installed the big IBC water tank in November and it had already collected a 1000 litres of water - what a waste.
I am the secretary on the allotment committee and I believe this was an inside job as there are to many coincidences for it not to be. Other sheds were looked in and locks broken but NOTHING was taken so not a normal break in.
What these people don't realise is that I make a bad enemy and I don't forget.

Shop Items

2011-01-26T15:30:00.003Z

Are you tired of looking at childrens clothing lol!
Ready for something different?
Try this -

A lovely messenger bag.
You can see this item and many more at my shop here or you can click on the folksy badge on the right.

Shop Items

2011-01-26T12:30:00.002Z

Here are a few more items.

Some childrens' jumpers. Don't forget you can visit the shop by clicking on the Folksy Badge on the right.

Shop Items

2011-01-26T11:00:00.002Z

Here are few more.

This little matinee Jacket and Hat is available in the following colours: Pastel Pink (above), Pastel Green, Pastel Yellow and Lilac.

The above loopy cardigan/jacket and bonnet was sooooo hard to photograph, I just needed a little model which I think would have made it look nicer - one of those items that looks better on.

Items for Sale

2011-01-26T08:30:00.001Z

I am hoping to post regular photos of the items for sale in my Folksy Shop. Here are the first few.

Hope you like the items, if you are interested don't forget you can click on the Folksy Badge to be directed straight to the shop.

New Shop

2011-01-25T22:35:00.000Z

I have recently invested some time in setting up a shop over on Folksy.

This is what Folksy say "Folksy is a place to buy handmade things, and for makers to sell their work and find supplies. Based in the UK, Folksy aims to reclaim craft and showcase talented makers and their work."

If you would like to visit my shop, there is a folksy badge on the right, that you can click and it will direct you straight to my shop. Or you can visit by clicking here.

Currently the shop is stocked with knitting and crochet goods, but I do hope to add some cards and jewellery to the stock soon.

Blog Candy at The Craft Barn

2011-01-13T21:41:00.000Z

The Craft Barn blog has achieved 400 followers and is therefore giving away some fab blog candy.

why not hop on over there and take a look, if you are not already following them why not sign up it is a great blog.

Sending Warm Fuzzies

2010-09-13T21:21:00.010+01:00

Today I decided to take part in this week's Mo's Digital Challenge. The theme this week is special folds and flowers. This fold is a stand alone pop up card, I have been meaning to attempt one of these for ages, Mo's challenge encouraged me to have a go.

I have used Mo's Little Girl in Kimono for this challenge.
I coloured the image using pro markers, the sentiment is from hero arts.

Diorama Xmas Card

2010-09-06T22:16:00.001+01:00

Today I decided to attempt a new fold - A Diorama Card. I also decided to make it a Christmas theme in order to get started on the cards for this year.

I coloured the images using distress inks.

Tatted Earrings

2010-08-10T11:00:00.000+01:00

I have been tatting some earrings.

I got this pattern off of the internet and I believe it was created by Nina Libin.

Silver/White Pearls

Cream Pearls

These next earrings are from Lyn Morton’s Tatting Jewellery Book

Filigree Earrings

Bookmarks

2010-08-09T10:30:00.000+01:00

These are my first tatted bookmarks.

The black & white one was my first attempt, I then decided I wanted my picots more uniform so I made some gauges out of a plastic milk bottle and the created the pink and white bookmark

I haven’t learnt about blocking or stiffening the tatting as yet, something else to get to grips with.

70th Birthday Card for Mum

2010-08-08T10:30:00.000+01:00

My mum was 70 this year and this is the card I created for her.

This is the card I created for my children to send to their Nan.

Mother’s Day Cards

2010-08-07T12:40:00.000+01:00

I can’t remember if I have shared these already, so apologies if you have seen them before.

Pearl crossover Bracelet

2010-08-06T12:36:00.000+01:00

This was a second project at the beading class – the colours are cream pearls and gunmetal seed beads.

I am really enjoying these lessons.