finishing touches, lists and a Tunisian owl ..................

Yesterday I had a lovely quiet day, my favourite sort of Sunday. I spent some time completing a few projects that just needed the final finishing touches. I have sewn up my baby hat, finished some crochet heart bunting, and I made a little owl shaped cushion (not very owl like) from my small swatch of Tunisian crochet.

I also washi taped a few more tin cans, some of them I have painted on the inside - this was quite tricky, not sure I would do it again. As I had a pot of emulsion paint handy I also painted a jam jar on the inside - it was a project from this month’s Homemaker and was supposed to look like milk glass - I quite like the look but I need to do a few more to perfect, as not sure this one worked that well. The inside lip of the jar didn't have a good finish so I have added a strip of washi tape around the rim of the jar which looks quite pretty.

I've got a busy week a head of me with lot of jobs to do before Friday. Kate, Seb and Jake are coming to stay for the Easter long weekend (I can't wait) and then I have my Easter egg hunt on Sunday afternoon which will involve 18 adults and 8 children followed by afternoon tea for everyone.

I feel a list coming on, but I don't think I am going to like it as some of the jobs will involve cleaning (not crafting, or crochet)

Easter List

Clean house
Laundry
Ironing
Food shopping
Bake for afternoon tea
Organise Easter egg hunt - write clues, hide eggs etc
Check I have enough Easter eggs for everyone
Buy flowers
Turn up and hem lounge curtains (decorating almost finished)
Hairdressers

Well I better make a start but forgot to say I am about to meet Barbara for another mini spa day. We  supported a charity fund raising evening for Stockport Women's Centre a few weeks ago and received a VIP pass for Mottram Hall with a free beauty treatment each and full use of the spa facilities (including fluffy white gown and slippers to chill out in) I can't wait.

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talk soon xxx

my creative space - tin cans............

It's time for my link up with Kirsty, my creative space project this week is all about tin cans. I seem to have a recycling bee in my bonnet at the moment and after filling my house with jam jars wrapped in cosy crochet cosies I have moved onto tin cans.

With new can openers you are left with a very safe edge so no risk of nasty cuts and the tins can be used for all sorts of things. I have washed mine, taken off the labels and then covered in masking tape. Then I have decorated them with washi tape in a variety of different colours, and widths - so lovely.
                                                                                                          

Until recently I hadn't experienced the delights of washi tape, Kate introduced me to it and added a few rolls with my birthday present - I'm now hooked and want to add more colours and designs to my small collection

This looks an amazing collection - just been added to my wish list .............

I've just found a pinterest page full of project ideas............so lovely. Don't forget to pop over to Kirsty's page for a bit of inspiration.

Talk soon x