wordless wednesday

busy Christmas making!

bambi pom-pom wreath

deer pom-pom wreath

watch the birdy bauble

snowy gnome wreath

glittery angel bauble

cute russian doll clips

frosty the snowman clip

fruity clips!

sorry i've been neglecting my blog lately but i'm busy making stock to fill my shop for Christmas :)

revamped vintage baubles

recycled linens/doileys to new tote bags :)

there are more photo's and info on my shop's facebook page 

The-MaGpiEs-Nest

i'd love it if you'd "like" my page and share it with friends please

Merry Christmas everyone 

x xXx x

"Commotion in the Ocean"

 So here is my first attempt at a fascinator!

I was approached by a Mum from school about making her a hat for a fancy dress party, she sent me a photo of a crazy sea themed fascinator and asked if i could make something similar for her. Admitting i was rather nervous to take it on having never done anything like it before we emailed a few times and met up to discuss it further. 

I decided that yes i could do it and got my teeth thoroughly into the project!

here is the start

 and here is the end result

 i made a little corsage to go with it too

 it's not easy taking photo's of yourself!

i used loads of beads and shells all stitched on individually

and some long curly dried grasses to represent seaweed, 

the original photo sent to me had long grasses sticking straight up from the hat 

but i decided sideways was better and less chance of getting caught up in lampshades!

here is a photo of the party girl herself 

wearing my first ever fascinator!

Louise added some fish to the veil.

I think it definitely fitted the theme

"Commotion in the Ocean"

I loved making this fascinator, so i bought a bunch of millinery supplies and already have my next order from my daughter, who is by the way 18 years old on Wednesday, now how the hell did that happen?!

Autumnal Wreath

my new autumn wreath in the window 

with the beautiful autumn sun shining on it.

I love this time of year

i'm looking forward to lighting the fire 

and snuggling up under my lap quilt

watching movies with my boy :)

Teignmouth Re-cycled Sculptures

 

this is a wishing tree

you selected a strip of fabric

and made your wish as you tied it on

it reminded me of the tree at Aphrodite's Rock in Cyprus.

 

 

I had a special wish to make. 

The wishing tree was made by

 AmyOrangeJuice

 

 

loved this pyramid

 

no doubt you can see what i especially liked about this piece!

 

the boy's favourite side

 

 

I love going to have a look at the re-cycled sculptures at Teignmouth

when we go on our summer holiday to Dawlish.
{click on the photo's to see them better}


the MaGpiE's Nest

 finally decided on a name!

perfect description of my mind!

I'm in my new shop and it's changing by the day!

I'm like a little kid playing at shops - i'm so pleased to finally have my own space - i can leave my stuff all over the place - buy new stock and have an excuse - and best of all play with buttons for several hours a day!!!

Since i took these photo's "the man" very kindly bought me a gert big worktable so i'm just waiting for my sewing machine to come back from the menders and i'll be ready to "make"!!!

Come and visit me :)

first steps in world domination!

Hello sorry i've been so quiet lately but i have been planning my first steps in world domination!
I have applied and been accepted to take on a shop unit in my local market - i'm really excited and just cannot wait to get started! I take over the unit in early July so am now trying to source suitable furniture and fittings to make my shop pretty :)

Here is a link to the markets facebook page Bideford Pannier Market please go and have a look and maybe like the page if you do. There are lots of brilliant small businesses in the Market building,  potters and woodcarvers, a stained glass workshop, a sweet shop, a mini art gallery and lots of shops and stalls selling "lovely things" :)

Here is a photo of the market during the Jubilee celebrations, it was really lovely up there and there were lots of childrens craft workshops there, me and my son went to Golden-Bear-Belts amazing studio and made leather crown shaped pendants. If you have ever seen French and Saunders sketch of middle class mummys trying to do crafting with their children you will understand why Louise the owner suggested i make my own ;)

    My unit is in the main market hall and is quite a little shop - i wonder how much stuff i can squeeeeeze in to it?!

  I will be opening in early July and will be keeping you updated with developments {probably boring the pants off you} i'm sooooo excited!!!!