My first craft fair - booked!

Well I've done it! I have booked a table at a local craft market in Bristol on 2nd March! Not sure if its the most sensible idea but I am an impulsive person and will let fate decide whether I sink or swim.

 I'm now in the process of making a list of things to make. So far I have the following ideas;


Crochet
Coasters
Flower brooches
Heart (3D) keychains
Mini Minions
Granny square pin cushions
Mug cosies
Crochet owls

Knitted
Iphone socks
Coasters
Knitted bunnies and chicks for eggs
Bunny nuggets
Knitted headbands


I don't want to go mad as I have a small table but I also want to ensure people can buy what they want. I've ordered business cards and will be making a sign but any other tips or suggestions will be appreciated!

I will post some photos of the event and my goods - if I ever make them all!!!!
Wish me luck :)

New inspiration

Just spent that last two days getting inspiration for my next crochet project! I could literally lose days wandering around the amazing posts people put up showing their work.

Now I have made enough Minions to start my own army (and a few from some adoring fans!) I am turning my attention to my granny square throw. I've made 10 of these and have decided to make 10 a week. To complete this project I am looking to make 400 so I have no plans on using this throw to warm me up on the extremely cold winters nights that the South West of England is experiencing at the moment - maybe for next year........

Since making Woolley the Spider and Splodge the Minion I have got a bit of an addition to making crocheted characters so will be looking at making some bunnies and chicks to house easter eggs this year.

I'm also looking into a potential new crafty business venture but you will have to wait and see on that one..........

I will be posting some granny square photos this evening - all encouragement on this project is gratefully received!

Pinterest!

Keep up to date with my projects and wishlist through my Pinterest boards - http://pinterest.com/mrscmclaren/

Handmade Christmas 2012

I decided that Christmas presents for 2012 would be handmade. The comments I received afterwards were fantastic so I think this will be an on going theme!
The baby mobile is made from crochet stars (I will get the pattern on here shortly!)
The crocheted baby booties are a free pattern from the Making Spot - http://www.themakingspot.com/patterns?keys=gum+drop+booties
The knitted Meerkats were from a book - http://www.knittedmeerkats.co.uk/Knitted_Meerkats/Home.html

Productive snow days

As the snow is falling all over the UK I felt it was an excellent time to start this blog. I've been 'trapped' indoors most of the weekend and this has proven very productive on the crafting front.

I have finished 'Woolley the Spider' for a friends grandson's birthday present. The pattern was purchased via eBay (very cheap) and it was very easy to follow. After a while I started to wish spiders only had 6 legs but it was worth it in the end!

Also after watching 'Despicable Me' on DVD over the weekend I decided our house was in need of minions. Enter 'Splodge the Minion'! Completely crocheted (my first crocheted character!) and I will openly admit I have completely fallen in love with this little guy and the pattern. It was so easy!

I found the pattern on a fellow bloggers website - http://my-crocheted-world.blogspot.co.uk/ and the results, as I'm sure you will agree, are fantastic!

Hopefully the snow will keep falling so I have more snow days! Very productive use of time indeed!