Rainy day craftiness.

The sun seems to have forgotten it's summer of late.

Most days, we have been getting this;

Plus I have not really been well enough to go out much lately.

So when I get some energy, I have been making things!

Here are some samples of my creations;

I used some of the scrap wood that Ryan has hoarded over the years and dumped in the shed. Yes, he sometimes has his uses :) I then simply glued some scrapbooking paper and used some stick-on lettering from the lovely ebay. 

What I like most about ebay, is that our paypal account comes out of my husband's bank account. Not mine. Mmmm, crafty goodness.

Lizzie liked it and quickly claimed it for her room. Although I did nearly have a heart attack when she announced it was for 'colouring in' and took a wax crayon to it! Mummy would have cried.

I did intend to master the dreaded sewing machine, too (cue 'Saw' theme music.)

I did a small project I have been intending to do for ages; christmas stockings. They are by no means perfect as you can see. I have to stop myself from making them again as I am not quite happy with them but don't want to waste the fabric! I went for the 'shabby chic' look by 'appliqueing'?? some scrap fabric on to each stocking. Hmm, not so sure, but it was my first try!

And last bit not least, we have to have baking. I got the recipe for this little gem from a good friend and domestic goddess Angela Winter. Her blogspot is http://fantangela.blogspot.co.uk/. Take a look, you might start dribbling.

Of course. Lizzie likes to think she helps.  When I was spooning the mixture into the cake tins, Lizzie had a little look of panic on her face, and she kept saying 'That's enough, now!' as she knows it means she gets less to lick out the bowl!

For those interested, it is just a simple victoria sponge with buttercream and jam in the middle, topped with fresh fruit and white choc fingers. Voila! Lasted about 4 hours. Nom nom.