The Introverted Crafter

I've finished a bigger project this week. Before I get onto that, here's the update on the stitch. 55% down now.  Here's the before of the bigger project.  This wasn't quite the before actually, it was painted a very light green. Anyway, here's the after.  I painted the whole thing, and took off the handles before soaking them in white vinegar and baking soda before scrubbing them vigorously. I then added a prima paper to the drawers, cutting carefully between so it was a seamless picture. I added copper and turquoise waxes to the edges of the drawers, then made some resin cogs.  Until next time Ems

Still not done much crafting wise, as I am still unpacking. I keep telling myself it takes time, but its frustrating. I did manage to finish a bracelet though. Thankfully quite a simple pattern I should be able to replicate.  I've also been working on the stitch. Here is the update.  I've got twelve months in here before I can put anything on the walls. I might have finished this one by then! Until next time  Ems

So those of you who follow this blog may wonder why I disappeared for a few weeks. Well, I've finally moved house! Fifteen months of waiting and it's finally happened. I'm currently sitting in my new bedroom, looking out onto half built houses. It does mean I've started unpacking craft items I'd forgot I had, and unfortunately some which have had to be thrown because they've dried up in the interim.  I have been working on the stitch, here is the update.  I've also made a belated birthday card. You know me, never miss the opportunity for a pun... Until next time, Ems

I decided to make a birthday card using the Lawn Fawn grab bag.  Ironically even though I've got the matching dies, I had to fussy cut everything cos I've packed my die cutting machine. I've also been working on the stitch. Here's the update  Still looks a mess at the bottom.  Until next time Ems

You've probably guessed with Christmas and other things happening, crafting has taken a back seat. So, instead of showing you what I've made (which is nothing), I'll show you the contents of the lawn fawn grab bag I got. They do this once a year, on giving Tuesday, and this year I decided to treat myself. It arrived christmas eve, so early present from me to me.  Three paper pads. I've never had lawn fawn paper pads before, but I'm looking forward to using them. They're very good quality. A bunting stencil. Will be very good for backgrounds once I get my ink pads back out of storage.  Kangariffic stamps, with the add ons, and both with the matching dies!  Porcupine stamps, again with the matching dies.  Carrot stamps.... 🥕 Two notebooks. Never say no to a notebook! A narwhal stamp.  A unicorn stamp, again with matching dies. Quite similar to a stamp set I already have, but not identical.  The free stamp. Be nice to put this on an envelope.  Washi tape...

I said last week I was going to start to learn jewellery making, and this was day one of the totally beads christmas tutorials.  Not bad for a first try! The hardest part was tying it up, but I have now learned where I've made mistakes in the past.  Here's the update on the stitch.  Still looks like nothing at the bottom! Until next time Ems