New Inspiration needed !

Hi Everyone

I'm a bit weary today (as a result of three days heavy gardening !). I have a scheduled hour in the garden later today but I've been avoiding work of any sort for about an hour. However, I've found something again (which has been in the back of my mind for a while) to inspire and rejuvenate me. As if I need another project !!! Moving on ..... I'm keen to try out an idea inspired by this cute little house - 

                                   

I want to make a similar item to frame and hang - like a picture. The little house is tiny and made from Popsicle sticks - I have some Balsa wood instead. I'm going to make some bits of furniture - not sure what yet ? I love the whole thing and it fits very nicely with my current obsessions ie making dolls and The Papersack Village (read back on this blog over the years for more on these obsessions). 

I found the project (pictured) a month or so ago while browsing YouTube. It's a great tutorial and it's lovely to watch the house coming together. Go and watch it now HERE. Not sure when I will start my version - I've almost got going with yesterday's projects ! 

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Projects 'in waiting'.

Hi Everyone

my photo story today says it all -

                                  

I'm hoping to choose a PolyGem to turn into a ring and will hope to get Vita going.

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Garden Tidy

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I'm committed to making some time for our very untidy garden. We have quite a small patch but it's been sadly neglected for ? ...... can't remember when it was tidy. I don't want a 'clinical' look - just pretty to look at and easy to maintain. The job is a big one ! 

The garden is quite important to me - my workspace looks out directly onto the garden and I often find myself looking and being inspired.

I've decided to break the garden into tiny little rooms and am tackling one at a time. It's so easy to get disheartened but I'm soldiering on. I do enjoy gardening when I can dabble and do creative little jobs. The big overhaul of the moment (required) is somewhat more demanding. I'm working for an hour or so each day and it's slowly happening. I've been trying to get the kids involved too ! - another big job but they have done a few specific, directed tasks which is a great help.

Here is a flavour of the situation - two days in .......

                                  

So much more to do.

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Gift to Self

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A little photo story from my holiday last week - we visited a great little tea room/ shop selling lots of lovely things, including hand painted yarn ! Obviously, I had to buy some yarn. Here it is :

                                  

I'm not sure what to make ? It's double knit - so soft and lovely colours.

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More Sock News

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Back from our Grand Tour and all refreshed and upbeat.

Just a quick update on the development of my holiday socks :

                                  

As you can see, I've managed one sock and started the other. My estimate is next weekend for the finished pair. I've only got an hour or so each evening. Lots of plans for the week, so not much time !

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