Wondoughful Things...

That's the name of my Etsy shop!! Lots of little lovely things made out of saltdough!! 

Pop on over and take a look!! Xx

https://www.pinterest.com/weirdbunny/wondoughful-things/

I'm also on Pinterest too!!!xx

https://www.pinterest.com/weirdbunny/wondoughful-things/

Something new...

So... I tried something new today! Can you guess what I made???

I made salt dough!!

I used the basic recipe: 1 cup plain flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup warm water.

I kneeded it for 5 mins - DEFFO worth persevering with it, I wasn't going to bother but I kept at it and the texture changed!! It goes from quite gritty and stiff to feeling like playdoh. MUCH better for making stuff with.

Good ol Pinterest had some FAB ideas for inspiration, here's some that caught my eye...

I used star and heart cookie cutters that I already had and experimented with stamping letters and patterns. I think I need more practice with how hard to stamp but I liked the overall look.

After I had got as many shapes as I could from the dough I popped them in the oven to bake. Just another few hours to wait!! 

PROGRESS!!!

I finished the triple crochet and then moved into the puff stitch - which looks like little balls!!! The first few looked AWESOME, then I had issues. No matter what I did I couldn't get the needle back through the stitches to create the puff. I was gettin so angry that I was on the verge if tears!! (Guess I'm just a passionate crafter! Lol) after 20 mins of swearing and cursing I figured it might not be my tools... You know know the saying...it might be me!! My tension was WAY too tight this bit letting the needle pass through under the stitches. I loosened up a bit and it all went smoothly from there!!! 

The end of the triples...

The little puffs. SO CUTE!!!! I can't believe how quickly the jacket stitched up once the puffs were started.

Buttonholes!!!! 

DC edging! Looks so much neater!!

The little cardigan just before the eves were added. This would be lovely for late spring- just enough to keep their little bodies warm.

And here's the Cardy with sleeves - 

How frickin cute is that?!? 

Comparing it to the pic that came with the pattern... (As you can see I got the pattern from Pinterest!) 

... I think There may be some UK/US translation mishaps - I think my triples should have been doubles and my doubles should be singles... But for a 1st attempt I'm super happy!!!!

WELL..... I was so chuffed with the little cardigan that I started on some booties!!!

(Again, another Pinterest free pattern find!)

OMG. I can't believe how little these are!!! Soooooo cute!!!

I had to use YouTube to learn how to SC2tog and DC2tog (decrease stitches) but a few minutes and I was back crocheting. Gotta love the internet!!

These little booties are gonna be 'wrap around buttoned booties. 

I was up til 1am last night doing these - I got so carried away that I lost track of time. Startin on the wrap around on the booties today so can't wait!!! Hopefully il get the pair finished this weekend.

Back to crochet!!!

My best friend is pregnant and due to have her baby at the end if January next year - hubby's best friend and his wife announced today that they are expecting too!! (Same day as will & Kate announced baby number 2!!) There's obviously something in the water, lol!! 

With all this lovely news I thought I would crack out the crochet hooks and make something little for our friends!!! 

I found a free baby cardigan pattern on Pinterest and picked up some cheap wool to have a practice on.

This is after an hour or so this evening...

I'm actually pretty damn proud of that!! Think it will look awesome a) when it's done and b) when I use some half decent wool!! 😉

I'll keep posting with updates! Squeeeee!!! Babies!!!!

Pinterest Obsessed!!!

I only found Pinterest a few months ago - but OMG, I am obsessed!!! If I'm bored or have a few minutes to spare I am usually on there surfing around looking for the next amazing thing I wish I had in my life!!!

The amount of crafty goodness that is on there is unbelievable!!! My OH laughs when I show him the amazing things that I am going to make; I have recently bought crochet needles so I can teach myself to crochet, just so I can have the huge granny square blanket in earthy greens and purples!! LOL!
Though he did look quite impressed at the DC/MARVEL themed nursery! :)

Here's a few crafty gems that have caught my eye!

corner bookmarks
this one is made of leather but card would work just as well!
card organiser
I have looked at these in shops before - I love the idea of being able to store my cards in an order - will make it easier to find the ones I want!!
dry wipe notes
love notes, to do list, reminders...free standing piccy frame, or magnets on the back and stick to the fridge, or hang on the wall - why not!!!
bows...
beautiful rosette style bow.
mini pom poms...
brilliant idea using a fork!!

at some point I AM going to make all of these things - I NEED them in my life!!

meal planner
I have made this already - BEST THING I EVER DID!!!
photo frame, dry wipe pen and an insert with Mon - Fri on it and - TA-DAAA!! amazing!! it has pride of place in my kitchen. (and makes planning the weeks shopping/meals SOOOOOO much easier!!!)

well, I'm off to perv some more at crafty things on Pinterest!! I have a board with some of my cards on it - if youre interested, take a look. :)

Bye for now, speak soon.xxx