Flash back Friday

Just having a nosey through Ravelry - endless inspiration - and found this great pattern for angel bookmarks.  I'd seen it a while ago on a different website and made some for Christmas as presents, below are pictures of the two I kept, although I'd suggest using 4ply or smaller yarn and not the double knit I did for them (I was new to crochet and only had DK wool, this has defiantly now changed!)

Here is the link, give it a try as they are perfect for little thoughtful gifts to the avid book readers in your life;

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/suzies-little-angel-bookmark

Nearly forgot to mention the pattern states to start with 3chain and then DC (Treble, like me if you prefer to follow English patterns, as this is all American) into the first chain.  I personally found it better to do a magic circle, chain3 and then DC (or Tr!) into it.  See the difference between the pink and the white bookmarks below, the pink is done without the magic circle and has a bit of a whole in the head.  There are some great videos on YouTube on how to make a magic circle if you are unsure. :)

Some more old art

Two more bold picture to brighten up your day and everyone loves butterflies!  These two are done using heavy water colour then I have went over in chalk pastels to add extra tone and texture that these photos don't really show

Sunflowers

Seems so I haven't had any sun today I've been having another sort out. I just came across one of my old paintings, a pair of nice sunflowers are the perfect thing to brighten up this dull day. 

Time to relax

Well Ive spent most of the day working on coursework so this blog has been rather ignored, but not to worry Ive got some new projects to start working on soon.

To keep your interest below is a picture of a cardigan and head band set I made for my cousins baby (before we found out she was having a boy) Im thinking of putting it up for sale on my Folksy site, do you think it would sell?

Check out my Folksy

Ive just worked out how to add a Folksy link to my shop, I hope you check it out, I am going to be adding more to it over the coming weeks. Heres a few pictures of whats being offered.