Monday, 26 November 2012

Hearts and hot drinks

The weather has been on the cold and wet side this week, which is why I have spent several hours in the shed complete with hat and coat on!  I fancied making a few small things, hence these button hearts...


hang these up anywhere

I also made a paper lantern ...  
complete with fringe

Instructions for this is a tutorial over at the wonderful
  http://lolanovablog.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/pretty-patchy-paper-lanterns.html

I also made a  crochet cushion cover in cheery bright colours...
 
bit of crochet

And for a bit of Winter cheer these two mug warmers, one knitted, the other   using crochet, 
tea for two

should have made the knitted one on right a bit longer!


The instructions for these can be found over at the magnificent Mollie Makes http://www.molliemakes.com/magazine/

I have just completed a years' subscription, with lots of great features, and wonderful ideas! 

A big hello to new followers and readers of my blog, much appreciated! Hope you are keeping warm, and making lots of creations,  Why don't you join me over at Handmade Monday to see the lovely things featured this week. x 
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30 comments:

  1. Ali26 November 2012 at 10:13

    What a busy week. I love the paper lantern, really pretty.
    Ali x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 12:46

      Thank you. It was easy to make, and great way to use up leftover fabrics.
      Wendy x

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  2. sweetbriardreams26 November 2012 at 11:58

    The hearts are so beautiful, what a great use for buttons. Gorgeous. Chel x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 12:48

      Thanks. I am thinking of of some button necklaces next!
      Wendy x

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  3. Anonymous26 November 2012 at 12:23

    So glad that you love your shed so much you are willing to go in it in all weathers. You have been very busy. My favourite would have to be the cushion it looks really comfy and cheery. Hope you have another good week.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 12:49

      Thank you. I seem to have a thing about crochet right now!
      Wendy x

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  4. Anonymous26 November 2012 at 13:06

    I love those button hearts, they are so pretty. And the cushion too, looks all snuggly and cosy. x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 13:11

      Thanks, I feel another cushion coming on!
      Wendy x

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  5. Highland Monkey's26 November 2012 at 13:10

    Wow you are one hardy crafter, have to admit I like sitting by the fire with my busy fingers! I do like those little hearts so pretty and the paper shade is an excellent way to use up scraps of paper. A nice crochet cushion to get comfy on while you sup a cuppa!

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 13:16

      When my feet start to go numb that's it, time to dash back into the house to warm up by the fire, flinging off coat and hat, grabbing blanket, and coffee to defrost! Mad, but happy with it!
      Wendy x

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  6. Jan26 November 2012 at 13:29

    I remember making paper lanterns when I was a child, I'm off to check out your link and wallow in a bit of nostalgia. :)

    Jan x

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 23:16

      You will enjoy making one, or two, or more, I promise!
      Wendy x

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  7. Anonymous26 November 2012 at 13:31

    I love the paper lantern, I imagine it can be personalised in so many ways! I also really like your mug hugs,very cute! Have a good week.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 23:20

      The mug hugs are another way of using up bits of leftover yarn, recycling yarn etc.
      Wendy x

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  8. Ginx Craft26 November 2012 at 15:11

    I like the hearts with all the buttons. I am always snipping buttons off clothes, to try and keep my tin full.

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 23:22

      That's a good idea. I always seem to run out of pink and greens, I wonder why!
      Wendy x

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  9. Carolee Crafts26 November 2012 at 21:12

    Well done on your new makes, I love the button hearts

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    1. AliceAndFlorence26 November 2012 at 23:24

      Thankyou, It's a make that can be done watching tv all snuggled up quite easily. I think they would look nice in Spring colours too.
      Wendy x

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  10. Wendy27 November 2012 at 00:20

    Gorgeous makes, but especially the button hearts - I love them x

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  11. Crafted by Carly27 November 2012 at 04:08

    Great projects! They all look like they were fun to make too. I have to say that my favourites are the little hrearts - it's the buttons that did it!!!
    Carly
    x

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  12. Pickle Lily27 November 2012 at 10:54

    You have been busy! Love them all, but especially the button hearts. Jo x

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  13. Kaylovesvintage29 November 2012 at 08:50

    you been very busy
    looks wonderful

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  14. AliceAndFlorence29 November 2012 at 09:07

    Thank you! I find the more I create, the easier it is to think of other ideas.
    Wendy x

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  15. humphreycumfycushion2 December 2012 at 14:07

    You have been a very busy bunny in your shed - all lovely stuff - the cosy mug warmers are just the thing for a hot frothy cocoa and a night in.

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  16. AliceAndFlorence2 December 2012 at 14:50

    I think there might be lots of those!
    Wendy

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  17. Unknown2 December 2012 at 23:22

    Oh my goodness ..you are brave , I hate being cold, you could take a hot water bottle in with you! what a clever lady you are your quilts are beautiful, I'm just starting out quilting and more often than not they are slightly squiffy...but I love it so, never mind. thank you for stopping by my blog, look forward to reading more :-) x
    Sophie x

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  18. AliceAndFlorence3 December 2012 at 13:24

    Thanks. The hot water bottle is a good idea. An excuse to make a cover for it! Keep warm.
    Wendy x

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