May is here at any change in the weather? No at this time we have wind howling round the house rain tormenting against the windows and one dog who will not go out!
MIL's birthday in June, now I know it is only almost the 1st of May but those that know me well, know that I like to be ahead of the time. She is residing in a nursing home now so hard to buy or even make the perfect gift, due to her dementia she has little perception of time or understanding of everyday items so things have to be kept simple. We have bought a touch lamp hoping that this will make it easier than a switched lamp by her bed but I did make a card. I love these flower month designs and have managed to collect all 12:
A Jubilee Year
Unless you have been hiding under a rock we all know it is the Jubilee Year. 60 years doing the same job! not sure I could have coped unless crafting of course, lol. Wonder if Her Majesty can ever have a OJ day in front of the fire with a good book, film and a box of choccies.. So thinking hat on what to make to celebrate without being too commercialised:
Frame images of London Clutch Bag
London Shopping Bag
Made in oatmeal and red linen, lined with white on white leaf fabric and a shopping theme London embroidery on the flap. Secures with a magnetic closure.
Vintage style jeans print fabric made into a bag of my usual design with shabby chis roses added as embellishment
A fantastic purchase of fabric from ebay for the school bags 46 done only another 10 to go
Not one to waste fabric offcuts a wash bag for the man in your life, linked with waterproof fabric and 'His' embroidery detail with crown.
Off to tackle a dog walk in the pouring rain with one dog who hates getting wet! have a good week.
Check out the other blogs at 1st Unique Gifts for some more crafting tales with Wendy
Frame images of London Clutch Bag
London Shopping Bag
Made in oatmeal and red linen, lined with white on white leaf fabric and a shopping theme London embroidery on the flap. Secures with a magnetic closure.
Vintage style jeans print fabric made into a bag of my usual design with shabby chis roses added as embellishment
A fantastic purchase of fabric from ebay for the school bags 46 done only another 10 to go
Not one to waste fabric offcuts a wash bag for the man in your life, linked with waterproof fabric and 'His' embroidery detail with crown.
Off to tackle a dog walk in the pouring rain with one dog who hates getting wet! have a good week.
Check out the other blogs at 1st Unique Gifts for some more crafting tales with Wendy
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One who may shrink if gets wet!
What a beautiful card and such lovely bags - you've been very busy!
ReplyDeleteThe bags are lovely, I particularly like the fabric of the little London clutch.
ReplyDeleteLovely makes again. Love the "his" bag!
ReplyDeleteLovely makes as always Caroline, you have been very busy! Not sure i would do 60 yrs in the same job either!
ReplyDeleteYou have been really busy!I love the washbag.:)
ReplyDeleteGosh your bags are amazing. The crown on 'his' bag is a good touch!
ReplyDeleteIf we see any more rain I think we will have to grow feathers and turn into ducks!
Love your bags, especially the London ones. The clutch bag is a def. must have and I love your design for the shopping bag.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you all the way re the wet walks. lol.
Gorgeous bags! I'm loving all of the Jubilee themed things that are happening at the moment.
ReplyDeleteNone of our dogs want to go out in this rain either! And my friend's Italian Water dog absolutely refuses point blank to get wet!
You've certainly been busy this week! I love the fabric for the clutch bag. 56 school bags??? I'd have given up after 5!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card.
ReplyDeleteYou've been quite busy this week. Like the fabric design of the clutch bag and the regal feel of the male wash bag.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy this week. I like the denim bag and the wash bag is a really good idea! Mich x
ReplyDeleteA very pretty card and the denim bag is lovely - like the nice touch of adding the roses. Nice material for the clutch bag. Hope you have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI love the London bag - I wish I could get organised to make some Jubilee things - it's all passing me by - Aaaggh!
ReplyDeleteIt always seems difficult to do 'male' type things but you have made the perfect 'His' bag.
ReplyDeleteI hope things go well for your MIL's birthday, the card is lovely.
Jan x
your bags are fantastic - i love the His bag with the crown - a great man gift!!
ReplyDeletei am having wet dog walks too :) my poor little whippet was shivering after we got caught in a downpour yesterday even with his coat on!
I do like that HIS bag, so few things out there for men, that's a good idea. BTW my golden retriever hates the rain too. It's tough living in Florida with her! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Caroline! Your blog was chosen as this week's Blog of the Week over on Blog Mommas! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the London shopping bag, it's fab. It makes me want to go all touristy and have a visit.
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Hi Caroline, I love the framed bag as usual. LOve that look:) It must be so fun and exciting with all of the celebrating in London this summer. Hope the rain goes away! Have a great spring week.
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Lovely bags and the birthday card is so pretty. I need to get moving with some Jubilee items too.
ReplyDeleteYour bags are really lovely and the birthday card is so pretty. I need to get moving with my Jubilee items too!
ReplyDeleteOoh someone is ready for the jubilee and the Olympics! Great fabric!
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline, thank you for your comment on my blog. This week is looking to be even busier :) A lovely birthday there - I wish i could embroider that neatly! :) and beautiful Jubilee ideas - I remember having a pump bag for school, although it never looked that funky! :) xx
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