Hibernation Mode

I have been in serious hibernation mode recently, I really don't like these cold grey days so cosy socks and slippers, wearing a woolly scarf indoors, eating comfort food and drinking caramel lattes are mostly what has been happening here!

I haven't been completely idle, those of you that follow me on Facebook will know that I recently ran a charity auction on my page to raise money for three fabulous cancer charities, The Teenage Cancer Trust, Macmillan and Clic Sargent, following one of Jack's friends (Isaac) being diagnosed with leukaemia. 

I was overwhelmed with the generosity of my fellow crafters who donated their amazing makes for the auction, the album was full of wonderful goodies. It was a busy three hours, with bids being placed as soon as the auction was open and continuing throughout . It was also a nail-biting time for some bidders as the bidding continued right up until the very last second. 

We raised a staggering £400.50.

Isaac's family and friends also organised a coffee, cake and cocktails event and the total amount raised so far is just over £3,800. 

Cancer is such a bloody awful disease and these three charities work hard to support families going through treatment and beyond that I was glad to help in a small practical way.

Faith, Hope and Charity Swap continued.....

Here's what I sent to Verity in the Faith, Hope and Charity Swap organised by Lakota at Faith, Hope and Charity Shopping.

 I found a tutorial for a quilted "friendship" bag which I adapted to add the wooden handles and machine embroidered the seams. I haven't done much quilting before and really enjoyed making this bag.

 I added a yo-yo button brooch which can be left on the bag or worn on a coat. These yo-yo's are quick and easy to make and very addictive.

I found another idea on the internet to turn some plain brown wooden beads into a bright bold bracelet.

 
This necklace is one of my Pinterest pins and was great to make - I don't often rip fabric but you had to for this beauty. Very theraputic!

I added another sewn on yo-yo to the necklace to tie all the strands together.

I really like this necklace and think I shall have to make myself one very soon...

A close-up of the fabric yo-yo.

Finally some Country Living Smellies.

I loved trying out these new ideas thats what I love about swapping as it makes me try lots of new crafty goodness.

Faith, Hope and Charity Swapping

I recently took part in The Faith, Hope and Charity Swap hosted by Lakota over at Faith, Hope and Charity Shopping. I was partnered with the everso lovely Verity over at Miss Ginger Make

and this is what I received.

Some gorgeous cowboy fabric, Verity did mention that I might make something for the boys from this fabric but honestly I have to say it's mine all mine!

A fabulous new handbag pattern which I can't wait to try out.

Another piece of delightful fabric which I'm prepared to share with Rachel as I promised I might make at skirt/top/dress from this for her.

A bright red fabric covered ring.

A waffle pattern scarf and a flower brooch.

Here's a closeup of the pattern and the brooch.

A silky scarf  which has come just in time as there was an article in the latest Mollie Makes magazine about turning scarves into tops so now I can have a go.

 

And finally here is a picture of all my wonderful swap goodies together, can you see the biscuits there in the photo - sorry no big photo as they were dunked in a nice cup of tea!

I love this Gnome card it's fab and reminds me of one of  the mum's from school who was having lots of gnomes appearing in her garden (front and back) I think they were just taking their holidays there but she thinks someone was just taking the p**s!

Thanks Verity for being such a wonderful swap partner (here's to the next one - signed up already!) and thank you to Lakota for organising such a fab swap I'm already looking forward to hearing all about the one lined up for Christmas!!!

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Yesterday was our World's Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, I've been organizing these in school for the past few years and its really lovely to open up the school to our local community and to watch all the children come and get their tuck!!!
As you can see we were inundated with lots of scrumptious cakes and biscuits




We were also very lucky to have been given lots of goodies for our raffle which I made into hampers!!
The DVD and popcorn ones were a big hit!!!

We also had some lovely stalls selling their wares

Here's Nicky from Chocoholics which all her Christmas Chocolate gifts.

I also had a stall and managed to sell one of these

and this

and also got some custom orders for Christmas which will keep me busy for the next few weeks!!!!

The Coffee Morning was a huge success and we raised over £270 so a big thank you to everyone that donated, drank , ate and enjoyed!!!