Show and Tell Monday

Not a lot done this week but did manage to start and finish this cross stitch cup design. Bought some pretty green rose fabric on my trip to Sevenoaks and plan to use this to edge the design and mount into a frame. I am sure my eyes are getting worse as can only seem to stitch in day time hours now, lol.



MIL's birthday this week normally make a flowery card but thought I would try something different, just got to do the words inside, when the new printer turns up and finished.

Have made a start on the wedding invitation order, printed off my logo on the back and the reply cards, hopefully can finish the fronts and inner wording this week. Completion is all down to Amazon despatching the new printer on time.

My mind is buzzing with ideas at present but don't seem to get everything done, the 'To Do' list is getting ever longer.

Check out all the other MMP blogs displaying the wonderful creations and finds from my Pink Sisters. Have a wonderful week Ladies.

Show and Tell Monday

Have done a lot this past week, so where to start, perhaps at the beginning. Used my embellisher for the first time and made the teddy fabric with a mohair mix wool, then appliqued and made up into a cushion.



Then I finally finished the small shelf unit I picked up at the boot fair. No excuses to loose my scissors now, must just remember to hang them up each time, lol.



On Wednesday we went to Rye in East Sussex, Rye is part of the 1066 country side, a historic cinque port, this area is steeped in English history, and has retained its historic character and charm.



This windmill is now a guest house just at the bottom end of the town, love windmills so had to photograph this one.



We went mainly for DH to visit a 60's record shop he had seen advertised, supposedly had 1000 8 tracks, he was disappointed as they only ended up with a box full, he was not a happy bunny and only walked out with one.



I on the other hand did really well, found this lovely wire mannequin for my craft fair display, thought I could fill it with the pot pourri floral puffs.



Then went to a garden center on the way home and found some pink butterfly boxes again for my display.



Further along went to 'The Glitter Pot' a delightful craft shop filled with loads of goodies, I was quite reserved here but did buy a replacement cutting ruler, sizzlit corner die and some brads.



Am still drying rose petals and will have to start mixing the orris root and rose oil to enable the petals to infuse all that beautiful scent. The linen cupboard has a lovely aroma of roses every time I walk past.

Show and Tell Monday

Another week, where do the days go, another 6 months and Christmas will be upon us again. DH and I have been doing our own thing now for 14 months and I can honestly say we have not been bored once, always things to do, in fact do not know how we had time to work, lol!

My offering this week is a wall hanging in the theme of a noticeboard, enjoyed making this as different, at the time of starting this blog my batteries have died in the camera will have to add the photo when I have been shopping tomorrow.



Got the batteries a pack of 10 this time so hopefully will not run out again!

Have a Happy June Week everyone.

Show and Tell Monday

The past few days have been beautiful, warm yet with a breeze to make it more comfortable. Thought I would take you for a walk around our garden, perhaps you would like to partake in tea and cakes under the roses on the terrace.



The roses are coming thick and fast and my linen cupboard is now full of rose petals drying, which I am going to try to turn into pot pourri. The smell is beautiful every time I open the door, will keep you informed as to whether it works or not. Next will be the lavender, never done this before but it seems such a shame to waste these fragrant blooms, when they can be turned into something just as delightful.

With all the lovely weather managed to get one project done, a set of 8 mini cards depicting 'Ladies in Lace' with a lace printed background, embellished with a paper rose. Planning to use the same pictures, this time printed onto fabric, to produce a wall hanging/quilt in the theme of a noticeboard.



I was set a task by Tracey of Sunrise Cards, she wanted a case to hold both her mobile and glasses, to hook onto a belt loop or actual belt. Posted off on Friday and I know she was happy with the finished item. Love it when an order has been made, delivered and the recipient is happy.

Show and Tell Monday

Have added a new section to my website 'All Things Pink' and here is one of the offerings a delightfully pink tote bag featuring Fifi and her Dog, out for a stroll under the Eiffel Tower.

'All Things Pink' is a tribute to the inspiration given to me by the Pink Ladies from across the 'pond', for their support and friendship, since joining Make Mine Pink.



An image of a fan taken from Joanna Sheen 'Elegant Fans' CD, printed onto fabric, appliqued onto fabric decorated with a tassel and ribbon roses. Made up into a cushion, ideal to decorate a bed or favourite chair.

Had a chilled out bank holiday weekend, including today (Monday) back to the grind stone tomorrow.

I have been awarded the honest scrap award by Gemma of Little Gems I would like to thank Gemma for this award and her kindness in thinking of me.

To accept this award I must thank Gemma, link to her blog and list 10 honest things about myself along with a copy of the honest scrap image also award 7 other bloggers with the links.

10 Honest things about me:

1. Have no patience
2. Lack confidence
3. Hate being chased around shops by the assistants
4. Love Galaxy chocolate
5. Love salad
6. Dislike confrontation
7. Love the scent of roses and lavender
8. Spend too long on the computer
9. Procrastinate too much
10. Have a motivation problem at times

I would like to give this award to the following blogs:

1. Theresa of Cottage Violets
2. Diana of Diza Tiaras
3. Eileen and Karen of Forget me not dreams
4. Janet of Janet's Creative pillows
5. Kathryn of Lazy Daisy Glass
6. Diane of Mama's Pocketbook
7. Joyce of Make Mine Pink for all her inspiration
7.

Thank you to Julie of Shabby Chic for the blog award.

The rules are
1) link back to the person who gave it to you;
2) put the picture award on your blog;
3) you can nominate anyone and as many as you choose;
4) leave a fact that no one knows about you;
5) leave a comment on the blog that gave you this award

There are so many inspirational blogs out there and I could nominate all those on my blog list but felt that I had to offer some restraint so here are my nominations:

Lynette - Misty Moonlight Creations
Michelle - Tales from the Raspberry Rabbits
Lisa - Pale Pink and Roses
Pat - Patricia Rose Pot-Pourri

Something you did not know about me - I lack confidence in my ability to produce creations that people would love to buy.