When I signed up for The Felt Fairy's Monthly Make I thought it would be a good opportunity to make things for myself. I am always making things but they are usually for tutorials, gifts or party decor. So I'm terming it My Monthly Make, (with emphasis on the my), because I am going to be greedy and make it for me :)
Also I stated that I would do 12 different craft styles throughout the year, (ahem, very brave I know - hope I can keep it up!), They'll be a mix of new styles, not-so-new styles and tried-and-trusted styles. Last month was Jewellery - I made myself some gorgeous ribbon rosette cuffs and a gem heart bangle.
This month I have decided upon 'Cross Stitch'. Whilst browsing the Cross Stitch kits in Hobby Craft for a gift for my bloggy/real friend's birthday, (I picked her up a sweet Cupcake cross stitch kit), I saw a really fab easy-looking Monogram kit. Well, I am not a total stranger to cross-stitch but my last attempt was about 10 years ago! Definitely not as easy as I thought, but then I'm not much of a sewer...
...But I am going to persevere as I have a lovely idea of making a 'Family Tree' style picture frame with the monogram 'T' in the centre (for our surname).
Also, I picked up this kit, (for a bargain!), that I want to work my way up to...
...2 beautiful shell kits. Hmmm, ambitious maybe?
Anyway I hope to be able to show the finished article/s by the end of the month!
How are your Monthly Makes coming along?
As I had mentioned my friend's birthday I thought I would show you what I made for her to send along with the cupcake kit...
...a baby pin-cushion storage jar filled with thread, buttons and some pins.
Aww, here it is with it's Mummy ;)
I also handmade a card (I don't handmake many these days, just usually for special occasions.)...
(Excuse the poor photo!)
I used the papers, a bit of ribbon and mount from the kit I won from the Scrapbook Sisters, along with my teapot / teacup stamps, a 'Happy Birthday' banner and a jewel brad. I love how it turned out, all soft and girly!
And speaking of Tea I am happy to have been paired up with Dazie in Pretty Little Jewel's Afternoon Tea Swap - Very excited!
Right, I am off to feed the starving and then try to finish this cheeky little cross stitch!
Have a lovely evening!
xx
Im a cross stitch fan, but i tend to really get into it for a few weeks then get bored. I have two projects on the go that i really should finish. Good luck with yours and im sure it will be fabulous. Scarlett x
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the finished cross stiches :) I do enjoy cross stitching, though I haven't done some in awhile (the last project I did was a cross stich cushion cover from a pattern in the Cath Kidston stitch book). I do find it relaxing to do when I am watching the television :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pressie and card for your friend..I am sure she will be very pleased with them..
Have fun with the tea swap :)
Magie
Ooo I hope you have fun in the swap! I love the little jar! When I saw your tutorial I immediately though that using the jar for a gift with little sewing bits in would be perfect!
ReplyDeletexxx
I used to do cross stitch years ago - now you'll have me looking out my stuff again! I posted my Make yesterday - finished after a bit of a struggle
ReplyDeleteI haven't done a cross stitch for years...I'm sure you'll be doing the seashells in no time at all!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Such pretty things, you have been busy!
ReplyDeleteoooh looks like a lovely cross stitch project! cant wait to see the finished results! i adore the baby pin cushion jar with sewing bits and bobs inside it! the card is just too cute! Im sure your friend would love the gifts!!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing roses pattern cross stitch right now but not sure when i'll be able to finish it :P
x susan
I think it's great that you are making something for yourself. Good luck with your cross stitching. I used to do a bit myself too before I got into more messy crafts - not sure the old eyesight would be up to it anymore now!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment and for following. I hope we get to know each other better!
ReplyDeleteJulie