Elephants

Well, my brother didn't appreciate the gorilla. Here are two elephants from the same book.

Little Monkey

This is from that fabulous Ondori book 'Lovable Mini Dolls'. It's for my brother's birthday. He is particularly fond of gorillas. The felt is gorgeous. I got it on eBay from www.pixierose.co.uk. It is important to use good quality felt when toymaking. Poor quality felt does not hold the stitches well which causes problems when stuffing the toy.

Card for TLM

Managed to find some gorgeous fairy stickers in WH Smith. Combined with a bit of Japanese paper, some glitter glue and peel-offs, it made the perfect card for a little girl.

Create and Craft TV

We have a TV channel here dedicated to craft. It's mostly trying to flog things, but they have great demonstrations which give you loads of ideas. I have only ever bought one thing and that was via Ebay. It is a template for a martini glass card and box by the awfully clever arty farty people. Here is the one I made for my Dad's 70th birthday. Took ages to make, but I think he'll like it.

Hiatus

It's not that I don't want to craft, it's just that I don't get as much time as I'd like. I have made a few cards, but not much else. Will get back on the case soon.

little card

Taf's Auntie has had a bit of an accident, so I made this card. The left hand side is some pretty wrapping paper I already had. The rest was done with stamps and glitter glue. I was quite pleased with it and it only took a few minutes.

I love Japanese craft

Here is the kumihimo braid I made. I used a foam marudai that I bought in the $2 shop ages ago. It's really easy to do and very therapeutic.

This little elephant card is based on a pattern in the Ondori 'Lovable Mini Dolls' book. I bought this book about 20 years ago and almost passed it over as it was 7 quid. Glad I splashed out. I've made a few of the dolls and adapted lots of the patterns to make cards.