Hanmade in Cornwall

Monday, 8 December 2014

Hanmade lense friend tutorial

What else could I make for my photographer Dad? This is it! So simple to make and I think and hope that it helps him. Im sure it will get a giggle as I ecplain what it is but then I think he will appreciate it. He does lots of kids and family photography so I thought this would be perfect.

Equipment: your camera - you need to measure around the lense, elastic, fabric, googley eyes, pompom.

I measured the lense 11" so thats what I cut my elastic. Doubled the fabric length to about 20".

Fold in half right sides together.

Sew a line down the open edge but leavr a gap each side of aboit 3-4cm.

then turn it round the right way.

The find the ends and pin them together. Yhen sew along yhat edge line. Your joining the two ends together.

Sewn end. Almost done!

Then push that Edge in. You now have a gap for your elastic to go in.

Attach safety pin to the elastic and thread it through, keeping hold of the end.

With the elastic overlapped stitch over the edges, securing them together.

Push the elastic into fabric. Bring the fabric edges together to close the gap and stitch closed.

glue on some googly eyes and a pompom nose.

Tada!

Perfect to distract any little one whist taking their photo.

Hanmade tea towel

This makes for a super simple gift for grandparents or teachers.
Grab a picture your child has drawn, trace it onto tea towel usind a sharpie pen.
And thats it!
I made this with hand prints on. I found tracing the text rather than doing it myself an effective and quick way.

Sunday, 19 October 2014

Hanmade Christmas hearts

So Ive started my Christmas making, I know its only October but its never too early!

Do you remember the lovely ribbon I bought? Here. Ive been busy making with it.

What do you think?

Why make one or two when you can make more!

Which one is your favourite?

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

crafty ideas

Here are a few creative inspirations for you.

Make this lovely lampshade

http://www.athomeinlove.com/diy-liberty-lampshade/

We always have things to be thankful for, why not make a special thing of it in your home.

http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/09/thankful-photo-board.html

I love this wood and rope shelf, so easy to make

http://indulgy.com/post/ny2vU6oZO1/love-this-diy-bathroom-shelf-making-this-for-m

indigo love

Im loving these at the moment.

I saw these on the front cover of the Sainsburys home magazine. And I have big plans for them to be in my home!

Its about time we got some new mugs and the platter and jug to match with tge plates and bowls!

Hello! Indigo crockery, Im sad I know but Im really loving this set at the mo.

I really like the blue colour, patterns but I like that they aren't all the same.

I can so imagine them on my dresser, Ive given my husband lots of hints, we will see!

This is one of the pictures from the magazine. The wall is more yellow in the photo. I think it works well with the indigo colour. Also the wooden chopping boards.

If you love these to check out Sainsburys

Friday, 10 October 2014

new christmas bits & bobs

Its the simplest of things! Ive done some odering and look what Ive got...

Red card and brown envelopes. Already to make my christmas cards. I know its early but I want to get them made so that they are done.

Are you making your own cards this year? What will they be like? Mine are going to be simple with some stitching and stamping. You will have to watch this space...