Blog Feature and tea cakes!

My felt full english breakfast has been featured in someone elses blog today! Thanks Jenny! Check it out at Junky Chicken.

Also, I know I said I'd post loads more things last week but have been swamped with those hot cross buns and just plain old procastination! But heres a picture of those hot cross buns I was making for my sister, and a few extra for my Folksy shop!!

Busy Busy Busy!!

Hello and happy new year all!

I've been meaning to blog for weeks but have only just got over a fluey virus I had all over Christmas! Happens every year and eats up my spare time! Christmas day itself was lovely, we had a huge family dinner at my sister's and I even had my Bro and my Partner there with me this year. Was like old times.

I have been sewing away at some ideas, and finally finished something off my to do list, my full breakfast!! I've only produced one so far and have listed it on Folksy already 'cos I couldn't wait. I love the mushrooms as they're so cute! And each piece reminds me of a different show I was watching on Comedy Central at the time.

Work has been manic since I got back and I have a billion things to get done for my deadline. Also I'm sewing like mad at home this week as I'm doing a commision for my sister of 6 hot cross buns and 6 iced buns. She's doing a childcare/teaching course and wants to use props for songs help the children interact more. So I'm hoping for feedback on that one. The buns are turning out quite nice too, I'll get them on here asap. So many things I want to share at the mo, including some goodies from Japan, so will probably be blogging all week!!

Things I want to make

All day at work I'm thinking of things I'd like to make (sew) when I get home, but when I sit down after dinner, my mind is blank! So here's a list:
Broccoli
Tea
Full breakfast
i pod
Bullet Bill
Mario mushroom
Burger
Bakewell tart
Carrot
Baked beans
Toast

When I have the confidence, I shall try some fruit!!! lol
Oh roll on that week off over xmas!!!

Tea and Cake

I've just finished these slices of Battenberg cake for my Folksy shop. I wasn't too sure about the shades at first but now they're finished, I'm happy with them.

Just makes me want to snuggle under the throw on the sofa with a hot cup of tea and cake! Although, I've been eating too much comfort food of late and have put back on the weight I'd lost for the wedding! :(

Two weeks left in work now before the holidays (yipee). The Christmas tree is up, presents bought, just wrapping left! We're having lunch with my family this year, and there will be 8 of us, so am looking forward to a good old family day like they used to be.

Christmas Craft Food

Since the last craft fayre, I've been making felt food like crazy! I had another fayre on Saturday (5th) which was also a poor turn out, but I managed to make a few sales! All felt food!

I've been focusing mainly on biscuits ( as you can see) but want to make more savories now, especially as play food. Maybe a few young children in the family will be getting play food off Father Christmas this year!

I'm a lot more relaxed now that I'm done sewing before Christmas, although now I can't wait to have time to experiment with new designs. Since that was my last craft fayre before Christmas, I've listed the biscuits online in my Etsy and Folksy shops (links on this page). I want to list all the stockings and dolls too, but will have to wait until I find some daylight to photograph them!

Oh nearly forgot to say, I had my first 3 sales from my Etsy shop last weekend and sold 3 Matryoshka dolls to a lady from Poland. I was so delighted, I hope she likes them.

Craft Fayre

Well, the craft Fayre was on Saturday, not too bad. It wasn't very busy as the weather was awful on the coast, but I did make a few sales! What an eye opener, I only sold my felt foods. Not one person bought a bag, stocking or doll. So at least I know whet people will part with their cash for. I am now making felt cakes like mad after work as I've booked in for another fayre on 5th December. I'm kind of glad they're selling as I have so much fun making these and they don't take up too much time.

My mum has taken my stock of dolls and is going to display them at a local event near her home. Maybe they'll sell a little better there. I do feel like I've got a mental block on ideas for the cakes though, which is bugging me as I like creating wonderful designs. I'm keeping my eyes out for inspiration everywhere!!!

Nearly There

Ok, I have 2 weeks to go til the craft fayre, and loads still to make!!! I feel so behind. Just realised I havent got much variety so will try to make some extra decorations if I have time.....aaarrrggg!!!! And to top it off I didn't do any sewing all weekend, which is my own fault as I was feeling too tired!

Also my mum's cat has gone missing, so am worried about that. She's such a timid little thing (the cat), really hope she'll return safe. My Fiance and I have to declare our intentions to marry on Wednesday morning, I hope I don't forget to take anything. We finally got an official date for the wedding, next October. So need to make more cash, lol. Its all just one big circle......