Half term and a little bit of creativity.

This week is half term so i am off with Miss G.  We have all been to Edinburgh for a long weekend which was a lovely break (apart from the weather!).  Thanks to the lovely Pootle for idea's of what to do and local craft shops.  I didn't manage to sneak to any of the craft shops whilst we were there but i did get to Cath Kidston and buy some lovely fabric.  Because its been half term i haven't had much chance to craft so i only have a few projects to show and they are mainly makes for my Folksy and Facebook shops as i have sold another 8 items in the last few days...

 I bought this as a plain untreated wood frame and sanded it down painted it white and added chipboard embellishments and East of India ribbon and backing card.

 This Grandad frame was also bought as a blank canvas and i have white washed it and sanded it in parts to give a worn effect then added Grandad and mod podged of the letters to make them durable and added a layered chipboard embellishemnt and co-ordinating backing paper.

 I had a number of wooden sheep left over from Easter and spring projects so i thought they would make nice keepsakes for Fathers Day.

 And finally a mobile phone case made using cath kidston Stanley fabric.

Now i'm off out into the garden as its a gorgeous day and lili has a friend coming over.  Have a nice day everyday x

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Emily the sock monkey and a fight with technology

Meet Emily the latest sock monkey i made earlier this week.  I added a little tutu and hat to make her even cuter.  i do love making sock creatures as they are so easy and look quite effective.  If you want a copy of the basic sock monkey tutorial just drop me an e-mail to scratchy.cat@hotmail.co.uk.

Next is an apology for all those who are waiting for a tutorial on my owl cushions.  Technology is challenging me (no surprise there!).  The instructions are all typed and ready to publish it is trying to get the templates loaded into a format that everyone can print off which is proving tricky. Though to be fair i have only had a little play around as i have been a bit manic this week.  Fingers crossed i suss it soon and as soon as i do i'll post about it i promise.

Ipod case

 Today's post is on how to make an ipod case.  This little project is really easy to do and only takes about 45 minutes (ok less if you aren't as slow as me!).

 I have been meaning to use this funky fabric for a while and I'm glad i did.

Ok want to make one.  First lay your ipod and earphones (rolled up) flat on the floor next to each other and measure the height and width then add at least an inch on each side i.e. 2" to the height and 2" to the width.  Then cut out 2 pieces of outer fabric and 2 of inner fabric. I used interfacing to make mine a bit sturdier. Next with right sides facing together sew round 3 sides of the outer fabric pieces leaving the top side open.   Turn out the right way. Then take lining pieces and do the same leaving a small gap along the bottom edge (about 1"). Take a small piece of ribbon and thread it through a lobster clasp keyring. Take the outer fabric and place it inside the lining fabric and take the 2 ribbon ends and place between the lining and the outer fabric making sure the keyring is facing down and the ends of the ribbon are facing out of the bag.  Then sew along the top edge right the way round.  Now turn right way out through the small gap in the lining at the bottom.  I then added ribbon to the front with fabric glue.

Still waiting to make an owl cushion?  The tutorial should be ready tomorrow hopefully x x

Fathers Day ideas

I thought i would post some pics of some of the Fathers Day bits and bobs i have been making up for my Folksy shop recently.  It might give you all some inspiration and make you want to have a go at some of them.  All my projects are simple (a bit like me sometimes!) so what are you waiting for - go create!.

 I think i will make another of these so that Miss G can give one to Mr G for Fathers Day.

 The crazy owl fabric returns to make this ipod case that fits both ipod and earphones in.  I got the fabric from fabricrehab if you fancy getting some.  Warning that site is seriously addictive!!

 I have been meaning to use this Giraffe fabric for a while so though a mobile phone holder would be a good start.

 Back to my wood addiction!!

 Ok Edna isn't for Fathers Day but couldn't help showing you all my latest cute owl cushion.  I'm working on the tutorial so should have it uploaded at some point this weekend.

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At the moment i am loving owls! There are so many owl themed items around and they look so cute!.  i decided that i would have a go at making my own Owl pattern and creating a cushion from it.  The thought being that if it goes ok i'd share the pattern with you guys (yeah i'm good like that!).  Anyhoo what do you think?

I am quite please with the results but still want to do a bit of tinkering. Do you want me to share my pattern and do a tutorial for this cushion?  If you do i'll give it a whirl. let me know!..