Life in Balance again.

I've had a really successful week, my Uni essay result came in and I passed (75%), so relieved.  Next  end of year essay due at the end of September, so I am trying to do everything in moderation and balance.   This week, I have reviewed Block 1 and 2 notes , written up my Learning Journal (so that's 3 Uni things) and I have completed 3 craft projects.  Feeling very pleased with myself.

So here they are in order of being made.

Sewing Reel Box.  

I really enjoyed making this one, lots of sections to glue together and bend into shape.  Then I selected some fibres I've had in my crafty stash for about 3 years and used them with a hat pin to embellish the reel.  This is ideal for stashing actual sewing craft products in.  It measures 5 inches tall, so it is quite big. 

  Hi-Top Trainer

With all the talk of Uni and the kids going back to School, I was delighted when SVG cuts produced this in their Back to School design kit.  I love my own red 'trainers' so couldn't resist making this with some Bazzil Basics dotty card.  It is really robust and would be great on any teens desk (or your own)  with your specs (showing my age), pens etc stored in it.  Some lovely white ribbon instead of shoe laces, just finished this project off.

Call Me!

 I think this project speaks for itself.  I have completed it using really quite girly pink papers,   but my next plan is to do one a little more vintage style and stick to light browns etc.  Again, it forms a box.  It could even be used as a charging station for your mobile etc.  Keeping everything tidy and tucked away.   Cool eh?  I think this is my most favorite project so far - and that's saying a lot, from the number I have made.  You might then wonder what my next favourite has been.

 Well it's below, I made this in 2008.

Christmas Wreath 2008

  I read about how to make them the second day of my holidays in Cuba and was itching to make one upon my return.  Had it all planned, colours and everything.  I've made a few since then.  I love wreaths in general, this one just seemed to have a massive visual impact.    Unfortunately it mysteriously disappeared off of my office door in a North London Hospital and was never seen again!  At least I know my work was appreciated.  

Off to a wedding next Saturday and it's my wedding anniversary; 16 years, so blog might not be up until Monday the 2nd. Enjoy your week.

Don't work to hard

Mhairi
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