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Uploading LoL Sitting in my usual spot with everything I need around me, including TV remote. Looking around so many projects on the go, half finished, or finished. My phone is also close by and ready for me to sit and listen to latest songs needing to be learnt.Did I mention that when I am not crafting my next b...

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Muddled mind Looking back at my posts I see one that I stated that I was going to knit myself a cardi. Anybody that knows me I love a good cardi, they are a stable part of my wardrobe. I take one wherever I go be it hot or cold.I finished a jumper a few weeks and to be honest I was quite happy with it, to be hon...

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Handmade perfections What do I mean by that well, can you really achieve perfection when making an item. When I look at the things I have made over the years can I honestly say there have not been a few quirky additions or alterations to the final item. Let's look at those finishing touches Extra rows of knitting/croche...

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Rambling crafter I am beginning to think I am a creature of habit as my days seem to start the same As usual up by 5:30 why so early I don't know Tea and crumpets or cereal like to live dangerously some days even have a coffee Dress ready for a day of ? Now what to do as usual not much planned but wait that pile of....

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Upcycling ju**ie I admit I'm addicted to upcycling, I see something new in everything. You just have to look at the room I call me craft room there are boxes and boxes full of what a lot of people would call junk, broken or just unwanted. I promise myself each day that I will look through these boxes and yes, have a...

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Update too many to count Every year I take a look at all the sites I sell on and every year I still feel like I am swimming through treacle LoL Again every year I attempt to consolidate these platforms, but arrrgh that treacle appears again. To be honest it is also so boring but please if anyone out there knows how to make....

Another project finished just love upcycling rocking chairs. DM for more details

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Blog | Bumblebees kim wills6 minutes ago1 minMy attempt at knitting in the roundI put off and put off knitting in the round and have watched endless videos on YouTube. Oh the make it look so simple I rewind switch...0 views0 commentsPost not marked as liked

Another Amish Puzzle ball completed this time left in 3 pieces allowing you to work out how to put the ball back together. The ball is knitted in multi coloured wool to stimulate your babies eye hand coordination. This is a toy that will grow with your child. Message me if you would like to purchase it or have one made in colours of your own choice

Another project finished a lovely recycled/upcyled a 1970's pouffe. Formerly in brown corduroy, it is now in dark blue velvet with a padded removable lid.

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I knitted a couple of dog coats but I don't own a dog so I made one just to display my dog coats. The coat is knitted in chunky wool with a cable design. It would fit a medium sized 50cm x40cm. Its is priced at £28

This classic heart shape coaster comes as a set of four and is made from macrame. http://bumblebeesdesign.co.uk

Are you like me hate throwing anything away so brainwave use my stash of wool to make useable things follow my latest project

One of three counted cross stitch Happiness: Love: Peace: Great for a beginner will look great in any room of the house. They come as a PDF download. But can be bought as a kit or as a completed framed cross stitch.

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Bringing back the 70's Who remembers the 70's and a lot of us do but let me introduce you to an interior design item that nearly every house had. Macrame! Now it is making a lovely comeback so it's a craft I have embraced. Wall hangings Garlands Cushion covers Chair backs Hanging baskets Who wouldn't want one of these han...

Diary of a crafter

Whoops miss 4 days I've had a busy few days so blogging went way out of the window. Friday was supposed to be a quiet day but need to wash my hair, finish some projects and look at where to sell them. One of the hardest things as a part time crafter is where is the best place to sell them. I wish sometimes that I was....