stash busting - I will use my mountains b4 buying more!

xNinax

Is it too late to join in? I really hope not as the mountains of crafty stash are taking over my house! I have long term health problems which often prevent me crafting but don't seem to stop me buying.

I have been following this thread and admiring all your lovely makes for a while now and as my health has stabilised a bit I would love to join you all, that's if you'll have me of course.

Rummer

I found some crochet flowers that had been languishing at the bottom of my yarn bag so I popped them onto a crochet chain and made a kind of garland thing for my daughters room so that is me up to 3 projects completed It didn't use a full ball of yarn however every little bit helps

Currently crocheting the letters for her bunting After this I will be taking a break from bunting as it is getting a bit dull

Rummer

xNinax wrote: »

Is it too late to join in? I really hope not as the mountains of crafty stash are taking over my house! I have long term health problems which often prevent me crafting but don't seem to stop me buying.

I have been following this thread and admiring all your lovely makes for a while now and as my health has stabilised a bit I would love to join you all, that's if you'll have me of course.

I am new to the thread too and everyone has been very welcoming what crafty items are you thinking of making?

craftingmad

xNinax wrote: »

Is it too late to join in? I really hope not as the mountains of crafty stash are taking over my house! I have long term health problems which often prevent me crafting but don't seem to stop me buying.

I have been following this thread and admiring all your lovely makes for a while now and as my health has stabilised a bit I would love to join you all, that's if you'll have me of course.

Of course its not xNinax. Welcome aboard.

I started this thread because I was drowning in my crafting stash and hoped I wasn't alone. This thread has proved to me that I wasn't and given me so much support and inspiration that I hope it will also do the same for you.

I'm sure we all can't wait to see your makes.

xNinax

Thanks for the welcome. In answer to your question Rummer I mainly papercraft, mostly cards but also mini albums, gift packaging etc. I also 'collect' fabrics and very occasionally drag out the sewing machine and actually make something!

Kinski

I've not been around for a couple of months as we've had our eldest daughter her oh and their 2 year old son staying with us so trying to do anything has been impossible, they've now moved into a flat and I've started doing a few things again. My middle grandbrat (youngest daughters daughter) starts school next week and I've made her a couple of gym bags, a waterproof one and a fancier one. I've also started knitting flowers which I've turned into brooches for the grandbrats which they love, I've also attached a couple of the flowers to one of the gym bags.


Not stash busting but I've started doing paper mache with the middle grandbrat, I've never done it before but I'm loving it as is she, we've made a bowl for her other gran and we're now doing Pen/pencil holders for her mum and dad's desks at work :rotfl:, does anyone know if it's possible to put photos on to paper mache I thought it might be nice to attach one of the kids to them.
I love what's been made whilst I've been away some very beautiful things.


Oh yes I nearly forgot youngest daughter is expecting again and is due her third baby in February .

susan42

Not sure if this posting once a week is going well had loads to read back on

Welcome to all the newbies

Lovely craft makes ladies:T:T:T

ems loves mickey - I adore the birdcage

ziggy - Well done on the total. Sorry to hear about you health issues , recovery is a slow job, so take your time and craft lots :-)

loopychriss - well done your totals coming down , dont give your things away we need you, have a break and you`ll soon bounce back

Greentiger - :T:T for those cards, did you cut the number 2 by hand?

crafting mad- I had weeks like that I CBA to do anything. Well done on the crown, I`m sure you`ll get your mojo back soon

Rimmer - the bunting sounds cool and well done you on recycling the flowers

Kinski - those gym bags are super and I bet the granddaughter is chuffed with them...Congratulations on the new grandbaby

Katrss7 - welcome - I`m in awe of you 20 knitwear items by christmas. I been making a scarf for three years. Im not very good at knitting

I been making some cards 100 in all, they were simple to make but they have to be, I make about 500 ish for charity

They`re here

I also been painting tiny people for the christmas village, they`re drying.

I`m now working on some craft fair items the local church has invited me. Its a christmas one, I love christmas as you can tell from my blog :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

katrss7

Hi all, just popping by to give a quick update on progress. First project (cotton t- shirt for me) 95% complete - just last cap sleeve to knit, sewing up, then blocking. 2nd project (felted bag) needs sewing up and decorating - 85% complete. 3rd project (knitted cable tank top for friend's son) 75%. Knitted angora scarf (for no one in particular) 35%, new project crochet (!!!) bunting with letters for my nieces craft stall - 30% complete. One thick wool sock 80% - other to be knitted. I've listed these as I plan to go to Yarndale for inspiration at end of September - I will complete the above before then. Aha I have completed something - it's a set of four embroidered tree decorations. How do I link photos to show you? Thanks for comments Susan42 - your cards are lovely - very effective. Well done everyone else and thanks to Rimmer for inspiration for bunting present for niece.

Debrak1

Well I've done some more of my crochet blanket which I started when pregnant with DD who is now 31 months old. Have also done page 2 of her first year scrapbook. Add a thank you card and a Christmas card and that's another three things to my total x

xNinax

I made 2 cards over the weekend, its the first time I have made anything in months.

As far as the challenge goes, so as to not put any pressure on myself, I would like to start with 50 items.