Button Jar

Just like the bottom of a cereal packet where all the small bits gather, my button jar seems to do the same. I don't even remember buying these. I think sometimes when you buy a mixed bag for crafts, there are a large proportion of the small ones. In reality they don't get used in my garment making, they are just too small.

I decided to make a set of jewelery inspired  by the colours of spring. 

Rummaging through my jewelery box I found some fish hook earring findings and metal stems. There was also a pretty packet of seed beads.

It made a lovely set of earrings. Unplanned, I made a necklace because it was half made in the craft box. The wire had the clasp all fitted and some odd beads threaded. I don't know where it was from but I randomly added some buttons. 

Really pleased with my little bit of happy up cycling. 

Have a good week. Jo xxxx

PS. Apologies if I flashed up a knitted item blogpost. I was missing a photo and clicked the wrong one to publish. Whoops!

Crochet Heart

Using up a few leftovers and gifting to a friend. Nothing purchased all found in the house: keyring, stuffing, string, yarn and a hook

A nice little project to fiddle with in the evening, maybe just in time for Valentines day. 

The pattern can be found here.

Still not bought any craft items in 2017. Whoop!

Thanks for popping by. Jo x

Remember These?

Did you ever make these paper beads as a child? I did.

I spent an afternoon with the girls and my god daughter making some today. It was such good fun and for a child project, very successful too.

I have a had a bad shoulder for three weeks and a visit to the chiropractor has finally put knitting and crochet off limits. It is tough but what is a crafty girl to do? Inspired by the kids crafting I made these necklaces last night for birthday presents.

You can get a tutorial here

Happy crafting. Jo xxxx