What You Doing Wednesday Week 197

Good Morning Everyone!

I hope your week is going well!

Well it's been a big week for the UK

this week.

We voted to come out of the EU.

A lot of people don't agree but

obviously a lot of people wanted to.

What ever you feelings on the matter

I personally hope it's the start

of being proud to be British

and promoting us and our country.

I love the fact that the US are proud to

be Americans.

I want it to be okay to be proud to be British.

I haven't been very well.

That's not actually correct, I feel well

except for the fact that my neurological

symptoms are playing up.

The doctor is sending me for loads of tests

and then it's off to see the specialist.

I keep wobbling, falling over, forgetting words,

forgetting sentences half way through.

Unable to spell a lot of words (thanks spell checker).

I forget everything and I misjudge where everything is.

This means I drop things and walk into things regularly.

It's making things a little difficult

but I'll learn to cope with the new me.

I have a few things I am making this week.

I am learning how to String Art. It's from a fantastic set from #Klutz Books.

You get everything you need to make loads

of amazing pictures.

I am already addicted.

It's a fantastic craft for most ages.

It's also a craft that isn't going to break the bank.

I have started on the week 8 squares

of the Scheepjes CAL.

Now it's your turn to share what you are doing.

It doesn't have to be crochet, anything you are making

is perfect.

Please add the pin to your post & check out a couple

of other people that are sharing their work 

Crochet Addict UK What You Doing Wednesday

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Decorative Paper Craft ~ GMC ~ Book Review

Decorative Paper Craft

ISBN: 9781784941741

Publisher: GMC

Publication Date: 7 May 2016

RRP: £9.99

Available direct from GMC.

    

Paper maybe such a simple product

but with this book you will be amazed

with what you can create with it.

This is doesn't a book about cutting paper,

it has many different types of craft

used to create some amazing projects.

You can create flowers, butterflies,

notelets gift sets and so much more.

You can create so much for the most

amazing celebration party.

You can create unique looks with something

so simple as paper.

Paper is such a good value product

that sometimes you don't think of all

the wonderful things that can be made out of it.

An old book can be transformed

into a beautiful art piece

and you can spread the love in your house

or as a gift.

I love the fact that so many different techniques

are used and quite a lot of the projects

can be made by children as well, with a little help.

You can make:

Money-box Bear

Pop-up bunny card

Valentine's papercut

Fans & Windmills

Butterfly Mobile

Kusudama flowers

Moroccan cards

Memory book

Diorama

Notelets gift set

Papercut note cards

Floral pom-poms

Butterfly chandelier

Blossom branch

Snowflakes

Christmas crackers

Fairy-tale papercut

Heartfelt roses

Woven basket

Patchwork picture

Rolled paper bowl

Cutaway clock

Floral wall-hanging

3D flower picture

Papier-mache teacups

Book sculpture

Pretty Storage

There is a good mix of projects

to keep you enthralled.

Available direct from GMC.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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Half Yard Kids ~ Search Press ~ Book Review

Half Yard Kids

By Debbie Shore

ISBN: 9781782212553

Publisher: Search Press

Publication Date: 06 May 2016

RRP: £9.99

Available direct from Search Press.

   

I am a huge fan of Debbie Shore.

And this book has surpassed her previous books.

The book is jam packed with 20 colourful toys

and accessories.

This is one book that will be used time and again

for gifts for children.

The projects are such fun and with Debbie's

hints and tips you will find them so much easier.

From the start you will find projects you really

want to make.

To be honest I might even make a few for myself.

The craft easel is brilliant and would be ideal

for any age.

The bright colours are ideal for children

and make each of the projects

ones that they will want.

They will make brilliant gifts.

They are things that would be used time and again.

My son is getting a little older now he is going

to be ten.

However there are still projects in the book

that he wants me to make for him.

My first project out of the book is apparently 

a pyjama eater.

There are some projects for girls and for boys

and there are quite a few that are unisex.

Debbie's books are brilliant.

The instructions are always clear and they

have fantastic pictures to help you on your way.

This book is worth every penny!

Brilliant as usual.

Debbie is outstanding.

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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Favorite Fabric Bowls, Boxes & Vases ~ C & T Publishing ~ Book Review

Favorite Fabric Bowls, Boxes & Vases

by Linda Johansen

ISBN: 9781617452499

Publisher: C & T Publshing

Publication Date: 21 April 2016

RRP: £17.99

Available direct from Search Press.

I love having bowls around to hold

bits and bobs but sometimes it's difficult

to find something that matches the decor.

That's where this book comes in.

You can choose what to make and what

fabric to make it with.

You can make the perfect bowl, box or vase

just for you or as a gift.

The book has 15 projects that are quick-to-make

and 45 inspiring variations.

Each of the projects is different from the next.

The book is packed full pictures

to help with the instructions.

With the clear instructions, great pictures

and diagrams you are sure to be able

to complete the projects.

Each of the projects comes with it's

pattern and full instructions of how to use it.

You will need to copy them out of the book.

Each project starts off with a picture of the project

for a few different views.

Then you are given a list of everything you will need

for the project.

From there it's onto the cutting & construction.

Some of the designs are more complicated than
others but this is needed to make
the beautiful shapes.
You will be amazed how fabric can be made
into some amazing bowls, boxes & vases.

If you love making things and you want a fun
way to make beautiful projects
then this book is ideal.

Available direct from Search Press.

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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I've Made Friday Week 196

Good Morning everyone!

I'm afraid I haven't got a finish

for you this week.

I am having a fun week sorting

out Red Monster's bedroom.

He has finally decided that he is going

to sort his toys out and get rid of some.

All the toys that he doesn't want

are either going to be sold

or given to charity.

Luckily he doesn't damage any of his toys

so they are all as good as the day they

were bought.

His birthday is coming up so we need

more space for everything he

will receive.

This year he wants a trampoline party.

So we are also currently sorting this out.

It isn't cheap so he can only have 10 friends.

I am sure they will have a great time.

So all in all I haven't had anytime

to make anything.

Once Red Monster's bedroom is clear

I might be able to get some time

to make things!

I would love to see what you've made.

Now it's time for linky love.

Please feel free to share anything you've made.

• Please visit other people to see what they have made.
• Add the link to here on your blog so we can share the linky love.
• I will try and visit as many people as possible.
• I will reply to all comments as soon as I can

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Make Pincushions ~ C & T Publishing ~ Book Review

Make Pincushions

ISBN: 9781617452550

Publisher: C & T Publishing

Publication Date: 21 April 2016

RRP: £9.99

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I love this series of books from C & T Publishing.

They bring together different designers

and create some amazing projects.

I love pincushions.

I collect them including ones I make

so this book is ideal for me.

Each of the designers create their

own look of project and fill it with

their own personality.

Using sewing, embroidery and different

designs the projects are all different.

The pincushions are great fun and the

only problem you may have is choosing

which one to make first.

The patterns have full instructions

including diagrams to help

you put the pieces together.

All the patterns are held in the back

of the book and are of a full size.

I personally will copy from the book,

just to use to create the projects.

I'll be making quite a few if not

all of the designs.

All the designs are great fun

and make fantastic pincushions.

Available direct from Search Press.

    

I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

Affiliate links are included on the post.

No monies were exchanged.

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