Hobbies and Crafts

Hi
I've just had a go at using an inkjet printer to printa on PhotoFabric.
I've used the habotai silk and I'm really pleased as once you've removed the backing paper you are left with a lovely piece of printed silk.
:-D :-D :-D :-D
Of course it's only A4 size but I'm thinking of using it as a panel on a cushion.
Take care
Von

Will have another look Jude.

Morning Ann...had a look last night....very good:) Did you see my photo's on Photo blog, have more to add but off out now:))

jude
xx

Hope you enjoyed it Von.

Off to have a look Ann
Take care
Von

Just put a few cards on the craft blog.

Both your gifts sound interesting Ann and Von. I get so used to all the gadgets for card making and scrap booking that I forget other crafts have gadgets too. Mind you, somewhere I have got a wire winder for making those wire shapes that go on cards and I have never fathomed it out. Not really good with gadgets.

Hi Everyone
Annx those presents sound really interesting.
I'm starting a glass jewellery class in January so I'm looking forward to that.
I had quilting arts magazine on CD. Takes up less room and is much cheaper than magazines.
I also had the "Crafters guide to taking great photos"
It will help me "to make my handmade creations shine online". :-D :-D :-D
I can live in hope!!!
Seriously though there are good tips about lighting etc.
Take care
Von

Yes, my OH's eyebrows went up when I asked him for those Ann!!
The Wigjig is a small board like a pegboard with holes in and has metal pegs to fit the holes. You set out your pegs and wind thickish wire around the pegs in a particular way to make a pendant or links for a necklace.

The Wire Whacker is 2 half inch thick nylon boards about 6 inches square. You place your wire pendant or wire necklace links between them and whack with a hammer. This tightens and hardens the wire without leaving any scratches on it. This is the theory anyway as I haven't tried it yet........

Annette you did well and those jigsaws will keep you occupied 6x1000 wow!!!

Ann, do tell us what a Wire Whacker and a Wigjig are.

My craft pressies were a book, Jewellery and Beading Designs for Dummies, a Wire Whacker and a Wigjig!!!! lol Oh, plus a secret Santa pressie of a few beads and leather cord.

Cheers folks,
I do Hope your Christmas celebrations were enjoyable.
I did get a couple of crafty items.
One navy woolen cushion, with handmade punch embroidery from
Maine
and a very welcome digital photo viewer from navy son

a box of 6 jigsaws; 1000 piece each, to while away the winter months.

and a book of poetry with hand sketched illustrations.

and I bought myself an apron with the deep red rose design on a cream background. wore it while i served up the dinner.

everyone had plenty of beer, and trifle and the baked salmon was perfect with the salad

A Happy New Year to you, Vic and Madoc too Jude.

Hello everyone:)

l had a gorgeous book from Jean (Monmouth) called "Mini Quilts"
and l have just ordered the book below:

Zakka Style: 24 Projects Stitched with Ease to Give, Use & Enjoy (Design Collective)' by.

Plus..... Great Expectations kindle version to go onto pc kindle:))

l dare'nt buy anymore card making bits and pieces for a while, have so much to use already!!

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL:)

JUDE XX :-)

Thank you Ann, enjoyed our Christmas with just the two of us but missed son in laws cooking.

So what did you all have in the craft line for Christmas?

I had two different dies to use on the cuttlebug, a small set of stamps with various 'squiggles' on them, some tags and ribbons in navy and red and three books, victorian cards, layered cards and cards with lace.

Then I went to Hobbycraft on boxing day and bought for myself another die, this time scalloped ovals, I had asked for that one but OH, always one for a bargain spotted two different ones by another make that were cheaper so got those. I also bought some promarkers as I didn't get any of those either.

The cards you have made are all lovely!!

:-) Hope you all have an enjoyable Christmas and a Happy New Year :-)

Annette, have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New year to you and yours. <3 <3 :-)

Happy Christmas to all my crafting friends

from Moonbi in Australia

Just looked at them all...very impressive:)

jude :) :-)

A few of our decoration photos on the photo blog