FO - Handspun Mitts!!

Hiya!!Another Friday is upon us!! The week has flown by, the boys now only have one more week of school left before they go on holiday for 6 weeks. Yay!!

So today I am sharing with you my recently finished handspun mitts. I am so happy with the way these turned out, and I know they are going to keep my hands and wrists nice and warm in Winter!!

The pattern is a free one on Ravelry, it is called "Easy Handspun Mitts", and for those on Rav, it can be found HERE.

(Photos taken by my son Bryce!!)

Once again I am linking up to the following LOVELY blogs:

Creative Friday

FO Friday's

Fiber Arts Friday

I hope you all have a lovely weekend. We are off to Vryheid for the morning tomorrow. Caide is going to try his first 40km mountain bike race (he is only 13), and Bryce and I are going to do the 10km trail run. Wish us luck!!! :)

I LOVE my new Scrappy Log Cabin Quilt!!!!

Hiya all. Things have been a bit quiet on the blog front, cause we have been busy busy busy with exams around these parts!! Thankfully by Wednesday next week we will be all done!

I have been doing quite a lot of sewing though, and managed to finish my scrappy log cabin quilt, which I started after being inspired by the QAL hosted by Ellison Lane Quilts

Unfortunately I didn't finish my quilt in time to qualify for any of the lovely prizes up for grabs, but I think my gorgeous quilt is prize enough for me!

I am linking up to the following LOVELY blogs:

Creative Friday

Thanks for taking the time to drop by today, I hope you enjoyed your time here. For those that leave me a lovely comment, a bit "THANK-YOU", I really do appreciate it so much.
Have an amazing weekend :)

Chevron Challenge at SCRAP AFRICA!!

Hello Everyone

We have a really great challenge this month, and it's all about Chevrons!!
This is a fun and easy challenge, we'd love for you to join us!
All we ask is that your chevrons be noticed at first glance.

Here is the layout I created for this challenge, unfortunately I battled to get a great photo of it because it was rather a dull day when I took the photo!!

I love these photos of my middle son Bryce, he has done so well with his cricket this year!!

This was a fun and simple layout, which came together easily. I used my Silhouette on this one and some lovely chippies from Enmarc Crafts. The swirly photos corners are "Dress-Me-Ups: Bigger Corner 6, and the alphabet chippies are "Whiteboard Alphas" Blocked Type - Uppercase", check out some other awesome Enmarc products HERE :)

There are some super prizes up for grabs.

Our sponsor is the South African chipboard company celebr8

the lucky winner will get the prize worth 250 Rand (about 30USD)

The next prize is sponsored by SCRAP AFRICA contributor Denise Van Deventer, and this awesome prize  also has the value of R250.00

Both prizes will be drawn randomly.

You have until the 30th of November!

When you have created your layout please upload it at the SCRAP AFRICA blog, we can't wait to see your creations!!!!!

Another FO - This is one I am REALLY proud of!!!

Wow, Friday really does roll around so quickly, today has snuck up on me somewhat!!! We are leaving early this morning to go down to Treverton to get Caide's uniform for next year, I can't believe my son is going to High School in a matter of months!!!!!

So this must be a quick post!!

Today I am going to share a recently completed handspun shawl. I absolutely LOVE how this item turned out. My handspun yarn is thick and snuggly, and the colours are unlike any I have knit with before. Needless to say I am a little in love with this one, check it out!!!!

I can't wait to wear this!!!! The pattern is called Pogona and is available for purchase on Ravelry HERE. The construction of this shawl is just so clever, and it was a joy to knit!!

Once again I am linking up to the following LOVELY blogs:

Creative Friday

FO Friday's

Woolhogs 

Fiber Arts Friday

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog again today. For those that take the time to leave a comment, a huge "THANK-YOU", I really do appreciate it!!!! Have a great weekend :)

Sketch # 11 is live at SCRAP AFRICA!!!

Our latest sketch is up and running over at SCRAP AFRICA. It's another goodie I tell ya!!!! I am blown away by the lovely layouts designed by ALL our DT girls for this challenge,  please do your self a favour and drop by the SCRAP AFRICA blog to see all the gorgeous layouts on display!!!!

Onto my page:

I had loads of fun with this layout!!!

PRODUCTS USED:

My beloved Silhouette Cameo

AC Thickers

Prima flowers

Washi tape

Enmarc chippies - the adorable little feet and name plate (go and have a look at their lovely shop!!!)

Studio Calico - Camera

HERE is the fun sketch you get to play with!!!!

Now look what you can win:))) Both prizes will be drawn randomly:

Sponsors:

FabScraps  prize

and South African online shop Shoestring Scrapbooking

You have 2 weeks to play with this sketch!!!!

Can't wait to see what you create, once you have completed your layout link it over at the SCRAP AFRICA blog!!!

My last layout for Sketches in Thyme!!!!

Hi all. Happy weekend to you. I am back to share my last layout as a member of the SKETCHES IN THYME DT, I have decided to scale back on my DT's at this point in my life, and just scrap, when I want, and how I want. I have been on the SKETCHES IN THYME DT for 2 terms, and have really enjoyed my time there, I will miss it :)

Here is the page I put together with the latest sketch:

 

I must say this has to be one of my faves I have ever created for my son Caide, it has a funky trendy hip vibe to it, which I feel is perfect for his "finally thirteen" page. Do you like it?

Here is the sketch we got to play with, as per usual I adapted it to a one page layout!!

We would REALLY love for you to play along with us!!! Once you have created your layout link it at the SKETCHES IN THYME blog!!!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend. GOOOOOO SHARKS!!! :)

A simple card with the SEPTEMBER DT kit from SCRAPBOOK STUDIO!!

Hello, I am back today with my last tutorial for SCRAPBOOK STUDIO, and this time it is a card!!!

STEP 1:

I use a piece of white cardstock included in the kit and my Martha Stewart Score Pad to score a line down the centre of the card.

STEP 2:

I cut strips of paper using the various different patterned papers included in the kit.

STEP 3:

I trim them in varying lengths and adhere them to the white base in a bit of a staggered pattern.

STEP 4:

I cut a 4cm strip of blue paper, and keep it at a length of 30cm. I score a line at every ¼”. 

STEP 5:

I fold along every score line in a zig-zag pattern. 

STEP 6:

I then manipulate the paper into a rosette shape. The paper tends to jump around a bit, but just be firm with it!!

STEP 7:

Stick the two ends together with some double sided tape.

STEP 8:

I use a large glue dot to secure the centre of the rosette.

I added some punched stars, and a little bit of machine stitching. I also punched two different sized circles to add to the centre of the rosette. I finished it off with the “hello” sentiment and some green ink around the edges.

There were so many yummy goodies included in this kit, if you would like to order it (or more info on the kit), email Scrapbook Studio at this address: sales@scrapbookstudio.co.za with September DT kit in the Subject Line.

SCRAPBOOK STUDIO is really my fave place to shop, I am not just saying that because I am on their DT, but it's because they stock a wide range of lovely goodies at great prices, and they give awesome service. Please take the time to stop by the shop HERE.

FO - Hitchhiker Shawl

Yay yay it's Friday.....and today I am back with another FO. This time it's the Hitchhiker shawl. For those on Ravelry, HERE is the link. It's a really popular pattern and has been knit 7312 times!!! I have got to say I am in LOOOOVVVVEEEE with this item. It was a fun easy knit, it was just lovely watching the pattern develop in this yummy yarn. After washing and blocking, the shawl has a gorgeous soft feel and lovely drape. 

I used this gorgeous yarn by Nurturing Fibres!!!

Once again I am linking up to the following LOVELY blogs:

Creative Friday

FO Friday's

Woolhogs 

Fiber Arts Friday

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog again today. For those that take the time to leave a comment, a huge "THANK-YOU", I really do appreciate it!!!!

Have a wonderful weekend xxx