A felt sheep magnet

The IronCraft challenge this week was "Spring", and when I think of spring, I think of sheep.

Growing up in the country, spring meant new lambs and shearing and the agricultural show. Oh, the Show - Highlight of the Harvey Social Calender! ^_^

This sheep is made from felt and is a magnet. She has a pretty blue award ribbon because she has won first prize!

Well done, little sheep! ^_^

Inspiration credit goes to Kate - our sheep don't look much the same, but I looked at her sheep to copy the nose stitching. Thanks Kate!

- Lisa x

Ninja Cake!

 Hi!

Today was Amy's farewell afternoon tea and I made a cake - a cake that *didn't* crumble as soon as I took it out of the tin! Huzzah! This cake is gluten, wheat, and dairy free - I did cheat though ... I used a packet mix. (Naturally Good, Deliciously Free - Moist Chocolate Mud Cake, if you're interested)

I was most pleased with the icing though ...

It's a chocolate fudge icing ninja!

The green icing is peppermint flavoured - and it was all very tasty ^_^

Have you ever had a ninja cake? Do you have good tricks for making non-crumbly cake? Or icing really well? (My icing is still pretty wonky!)

- Lisa x

Harry Potter finger puppets

Hello! Today is a special day - this is my 100th post!

So, Happy 100 Posts-Day! Yay!

And to celebrate, here are some Harry Potter finger puppet patterns - just for you!

 

I've only made Harry so far; but as tomorrow Bec and I start our Harry Potter movie marathan (in preparation for the final film!), I think I know what I'll be crafting during my viewing ^_^

I hope you like them - and thanks for sticking with me this far!

And here's to another 100 posts ^_^

- Lisa x

Agatha Christie mixed medium brooch

This brooch is my tribute to the most wonderful Dame Agatha Christie, the Queen of Crime. I *love* her mystery novels, and have an entire bookshelf dedicated to them. I mainly buy them in second-hand shops because I love the vintage cover designs - I have even brought multiple copies so I can have different covers ^_

I used this tutorial for the frame, but I used 3 ply thread, so I have quite a few more "petals". The thread I used is 75% viscose and 25% metallic and it's "Romantic" by Vera Moda.

The scroll is black felt with white and dark red embroidery thread and says (in case you can't read my embroidery-writing) "Long May She Reign" and Agatha is wearing a litte crown made from card-stock that has been spray-painted with bronze. I originally tried to paint on the crown, but it didn't look really good and so I stole some of Scott's card-stock that has been under his mask as he spray-paints. I glued the crown on with mod-podge and then applied another layer to varnish and protect from water and the like.

The back has more felt (covering the back of the picture), and a badge back - simple!

I'm really happy with how it turned out! I can't wait to wear it tomorrow ^_^

Have an awesome night! And I'd love to see any projects *you* may have made for your Idols, Heroines, and Heroes! ^_^

- Lisa x

Granny Triangle Bunting Necklace

We had a Crafternoon today, and I made this *awesome* bunting necklace ^_^ I am so very pleased with it!

 

I crocheted granny triangles with 4 ply cotton thread, in green, light pink, and dark pink, using a 2.25mm hook and then attached them together with silver jump rings and chunky silver chain.

It doesn't have a clasp as it's big enough to slip over my head - and it's so pretty ^_^ It's quite a bit more feminine than a lot of the jewellery I make/wear, and I really, really like it - I think I will have to make a couple more with a few different colours. Maybe purple and yellow next? ^_^

I hope you like it! I'd love to hear what you think ^_^

- Lisa x

Cuckcoo Clock Poster Download

The Ironcraft challenge this week was to make something that reflects your family history. My maternal grandmother's side of the family is from Switzerland, and I wanted to make a tribute to an awesome old cuckoo clock she gave me. 

I made an A4 poster and also some notecards - and I'm sharing the poster with you!  Click on the picture above to download it from my Google Drive ^___^

- Lisa x

Zombie Groom and Zombie Bride

I finished my entry for the "Wedding" themed Iron Craft challenge!

This cute, un-dead little couple were inspired by the zombie groom from Shaun of the Dead and are made of felt. They are finger puppets! 

Needless to say, I have been acting out zombie weddings a few times today ... and maybe a couple of zombie vs. Star Wars battles ~_^

- Lisa x