It's been a busy few days here so much so that I realise that I have not posted for over a week! As you can see from the photograph I have been busy! This little number is the subject of a number of recycled items, something very dear to my heart! Lately I have been drooling over blogs that have produced some very beautiful felted items. I found this fab blog called Betz Blog and it gives some very simple instructions on how to felt woolly jumpers so I thought I would have a go! Basically all you do is find a suitable jumper, I found the 100% wool ones the best, stick it in the washing machine on a hot wash (60 degrees) and there you have a lovely piece of felt all ready to work with. Betz gives the instructions on her blog. She makes the felt into cupcakes which are real pieces of artwork! Take a peek at her blog, it is well worth it! I found my jumpers at the local charity shop and the lining is an old shirt of my husbands
This one is ear-marked for my daughter when she visits next week!
Well early Summer has officially arrived here in sunny Kent. Temperature reached 28 c today, I saw my first swallow yesterday and I heard the cuckoo today, first time this year! I have been busy in the garden planting veggie seeds. The potatoes are in, organic Colleen the same as last year and I have also planted kale, carrots, parsley, spinach and I will put some peas in as soon as I buy the seed! Will keep you posted with the progress, hoping to get some photographs when there is something interesting coming through!
Last but not at all least, It is my husband's birthday today and while we were out we visited a local church which has some beautiful Chagall windows. This is going to be the subject of another post but to keep you going take a look at this.....
Isn't it just wonderful?
Your felt purse is lovely, such a pretty blue and the striped lining is perfect!
Look forward to hearing more about the windows.
Clare x
Posted by: Clare | April 15, 2007 at 11:02 PM
Your purse is absolutely lovely! I adore the colors, and I love that the fabrics are recycled. And the stained glass photo is gorgeous, too.
Happy Birthday to your husband!
(Thank you for visiting my blog today and for your kind comments on my jewelry! I sold the shell earrings just this morning, and hope to make more -- even my mother has asked me to make a pair just like them for her!) =)
Posted by: Beachy | April 16, 2007 at 01:31 AM
Love your new creation x
And how lucky are we to live near that wonderful church with those amazing windows!
Your post has reminded me to take a drive out to see them again before i move.
Chagall is my most favourite artist x
Tracy x
Posted by: Tracy | April 16, 2007 at 01:22 PM
Hello again, Jane! Yes, I have enough shells and more pearls to make two similar pair of those earrings (my mom requested a pair also). =) I need to purchase some more earwires, and also earring posts to string the beads on. Once I have them finished, I will let you know. Thank you for your interst! =)
Posted by: beachy | April 16, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Hi Jane - Doh! I've just checked my email link it's incorrect on the sidebar. Soooo sorry - silly me. Will correct it immediately!
Love the bag! - Sue x
Posted by: Sue | April 17, 2007 at 07:08 PM
Your purse is so great! gorgeous color.
And I can't wait to see more pictures of the Chagall windows, how exciting! I never knew there were any. The colors of that are amazing!!
Lidy
Posted by: FrenchGardenHouse | April 18, 2007 at 01:48 AM