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bees, brooch, bunny, cakes, cupcakes, flower, handmade, Handmade Monday, needlefelt, rabbit
I want to start by saying thank you for all your wonderful advice concerning my dilemma the week before last – I really appreciated it and it was all really helpful. I am definitely going to concentrate on the orders and developing new ideas and put the fairs on the backseat for now (I may do one or two, the ones that I know are fun and worth doing). Now I have reached that decision, I feel a lot less stressed so thank you all again.
I missed Handmade Monday last week as we were busy moving furniture into Dad’s extension. Everything is ready for him to move in and he has all his posessions there, albeit in boxes, to sort and put away. I’d move in there like a shot, but he’s holding back and I’m a bit worried that he won’t go in there at all and all the hard work will have been in vain. Any ideas how to persuade him?
Back to the crafting, and I have been busy felting away! I’ve done more bees and ladybirds, but also was asked to create a bunny. So here she is, accompanied by the other items that my customer ordered.
I’ve also had the chance to make some cakes.
These were bought as a gift and I had some lovely feedback about how pleased the recipient was with them.
And this lovely pastel orange and yellow flower, which I think would also look lovely as a brooch.
This week I’ve got more bees and ladybirds to make, and also an owl in the colours of Leeds Rhinos rugby team which should be interesting!
I need to tell you about the wonderful Birthday present that Natalie from Freespirit Designs has made for my husband, but I will let her reveal all when she is ready! Needless to say it is wonderful and I am thrilled to bits with it and am sure he will be too.
Right, off to link up with all the other lovely Handmade Monday blogs over at Handmade Harbour and will see you all next week. Have a good one.
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Lovely cakes – not surprised the recipient was pleased with them!
Cakes and bunnies – gorgeous. I agree, the orange and yellow flower would make a lovely brooch. I hope your dad’s move goes well. Hope you have a good week.
The bunnies are adorable. Perhaps you could encourage your Dad to do a little job that needs doing in his new home that means he needs to spend time there and so he gets used to being there? Just a thougt anyway. Have a good week.
Love your cakes, especially the lilac one with the beading. Oh, parents can be such hard work when they’re getting older. I agree with Louise – maybe if a job would be too much for him then perhaps you could involve him in choosing family photos and new frames for the wall, or something else that’s special to him? Or work out a “moving-in” date, agreed with him, so he has something to work towards in his head?
You amaze me with the things that you make. Really, really clever. The only advice I can say about your Dad is that you somehow need to persuade him that it is his idea. Good luck 🙂
I love your bunny and bees, they are really pretty colours with sweet little faces.
Funny about you mentioning beach hut keyrings, I done beach hut fridge magnets last year and I’m just finishing some done as keyrings, it must be a case of ‘great minds’
Jan x
beautiful creations as always. can’t wait to see the Leeds Rhino owl! as for your Dad, maybe he’s gotten used to living with you he’s concerned about “living alone”!? i’m sure things will work out, they usually do x
I really like your orange and yellow flower broach. I seem to be drawn to these colours at the moment. My mum moved into an extension on my sister’s house after living with them while it was completed. Basically when it was ready my sister moved all mum’s stuff in there so she really couldn’t not move over! Hope he settles in soon x (Patchwork Fairy)
Wow….Yummy looking cakes without the calories….perfect!! 🙂
Have a good week xx
Aww, i feel for your Dad, and for you too with all the work you’ve put in to make life better for him. I guess change can be very daunting as you get on in years… perhaps he just needs more time to get used to the idea.. i’m sure it will all fall into place 🙂
Oooh those cupcakes look good enough to eat!! I especially love the detailing on the pink one.. sooo pretty 🙂
Your bunny is just adorable, and clearly quite at home with his/her bee friends! I’m sure your customer was thrilled 🙂
Aww thank you for mentioning your hubby’s pressie! I’m so glad you’re pleased with it 🙂 I will be featuring it on my blog too v soon!! xxx
That flower would look beautiful as a brooch.
I like the bees, but I adore the bunny! Such a fun and sweet idea 🙂
I hope things work out ok with your dad. Just give him time, he’ll come round.
The bunny is so cute and the flower is really pretty xx
Have you asked your Dad if there’s any reason he’s not racing in? I’m not sure of the back story, but maybe he’s worried that he’ll be in the way or something. I guess the only thing you can do is talk to him and try to reassure him that you are looking forward to this next phase and hope he is too. Best of luck! I love the bunny and agree the flower would be lovely as a brooch. Simmi xx
Aww such cute makes!
I hope things get sorted with your dad, I’m sure it will work out.
Those are the cutest felt animals ever! You are so talented.
What lovely felted makes.. I love felting but must stop doing it in front of the tv – last time I think I felted my fingers more than the materials! I love the expressions on the bees and bunnies… Sue