Yes, I’m sorry, it’s Handmade Monday time and I’m going to mention Christmas! I know it’s only September and that school has only just started, but it’s only round the corner and I need to start building up some stocks in time for all the fairs that will be happening.
The first things I’ve started to make are these.
When I can find my hangers (which have been put somewhere safe whilst all the building work is going on) these will be turned into baubles. They proved very popular last year along with my fat robins so I am hoping they will be again.
I have also made two of these
The adorable laser cut chairs are made by Daisymoon Designs, who make the most amazing pieces from laser cut wood, you really should have a good look round all their wonderful things. I couldn’t resist giving him his own present, which I made from some odds and ends of Fimo that I had in my craft cupboard and I have some suitably Christmassy fabric ready to make him a comfy cushion. I also have two bench type chairs that I thought might look good with a felted creature sitting next to a pile of presents. And a question for you – do you think I should paint the chairs white, or leave them as they are? I can’t get a sensible answer from my family!
In other news, my fireplace is now finished although the woodburner hasn’t been refitted yet. I’m hoping that it will be back in place very soon given the horrible weather that we have had today. It looks even better now that it has all been painted white in readiness for the final coat of colour.
Earlier in the week I took the opportunity to pick some haws from our local common. I have turned them into Saucy Haw Chutney from this book. It is slowly becoming my bible for preserves of all types, I can highly recommend the recipe for Pontack Sauce which I made last year and have just begun to use in stews and other sauces. It adds a richness and flavour that are wonderful.
And that’s just about it for this week, except to say that you should go over to Handmade Harbour and have a look at all the other lovely blogs there (including this one when I have linked up). Have a wonderful week.
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How sweet is that little reindeer clutching his present. Your woodburner is going to be so toasty when it’s all fitted in. I wouldn’t like to be without mine.
Oh my word, your reindeer is soooo cute! I love how you’ve sat him on a chair and given hom a present (and the chair is so gorgeous too, whether you leave it or paint it white).
Aww the reindeer is so sweet and love those chairs
I love your reindeer. He has great little antlers!
I too love your reindeer and don’t think it matters about the colour of the chair. Leave it as it is as it is less work to do! Hope you get your woodburner in very soon š
Love that reindeer! And will deffo check out that recipe book! x
It’s a fabulous book. So many recipes using things that you can get for free from the hedgerows etc. x
Oh the reindeer is just darling! More Christmas crafts please – it’s fab for inspiration š
That reindeer is just wonderful
Your reindeer are sooo cute. Hope your woodburner back in place, it’s getting a bit chilly. Have a lovely week.
Ali x
OMG your little reindeer is tooooooo cute! the laser cut chair really is amazing too (i think you should leave it as it is by the way, it looks perfect)
your little Christmas pud is super cute too, i can see then being snapped up at the Christmas craft fairs! x
I love the pudding but oh my-the reindeer’s stunning!I love his chair and the present but his face is so cute!Looking forward to seeing the woodburner when it’s back in place.
The reindeer is absolutely gorgeous, I love his cute little face. I think the chair looks good as it is, looking forward to more Christmas makes.
Melanie x.
The reindeer is fab! Personally leave the chair as it is š
Well done on getting some things made in the midst of the building work… very impressed. Fireplace is looking great… just think about sitting round it at Christmas, it will make the mess worthwhile š
Thanks for visiting.
I love your reindeer. With detail like that you have to be planning early for Chrismas.
Sarabeth
I just LOVE your Rudolph in the chair!! He is so adorable! Well done you!
All just too cute. Love your work – but also that chair – so sweet!
oh, i love your christmas creations and there’s no need to say sorry – ive been blogging about christmas (virtually) all year round!!!
the fab supa-sweet and supa-cute reindeer on the wooden chair simply melted my heart! so dead cute! keep up the good work!
Your reindeer looks so sweet sitting there with his present. I think the chairs would look better as they are.
Love the reindeer. I think his chair should stay natural rather than white myself.
Hope you can keep warm this week!
Alison x
Lovely makes, great reindeer, he’s sweet.
Jan x
Thanks for popping over, wrist is improving but I’m typing this with just my left hand š and I’m so s l o w.
Never too early for Xmas ! I do like your Xmas pudding – so cute. That woodburning stowe is going to be perfect for cold winter nights…
I really must get my Christmas hat on and get going! Your reindeer are uber cute!