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| Jam Jar Covers! Great Recycling, Use As Vases Too |
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| Soft, Colourful Scarf |
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| Handy (!) Fingerless Mitts |
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| Pretty Rose Hairgrip |
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| Sweet Brooch |
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| Hanging Star |
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| Felt Individuowls! |
Wednesday, 8 January 2014
A few handmade bits and pieces
All available to purchase, just let me know. Any helpful comments are welcome :)
Monday, 6 January 2014
Take a look ...
I have just set up a facebook page to show off my crochet, as well as other crafts, just in case you are interested! If you like it, please like it!!
https://www.facebook.com/Loopylou72
Enjoy
https://www.facebook.com/Loopylou72
Enjoy
Whats In store for 2014?
Anyone made a new years resolution? Mines always the same and I forget it within days!! Get fit, lose weight, same as many other people I guess. Theres always next year!
I do have many things to do in the garden this year, with help from himself of course.
A number of fence panels have blown done in the gales we have had in recent weeks so will need replacing. I would prefer to take out all fencing and replace with hedging but thats a big job and I know we won't have the time so fencing it is! So glad we had the 40ft or more high Eucalyptus felled before the storms, it had already given our neighbours one large branch, thankfully missing their greenhouse!
I want to overhall our lawned area, its a small round lawn surrounded with various plants, done in a bit of a rush - time is always a problem here, we have to put our customers first of course. Unfortunately our garden is rather neglected. I keep getting promises of manpower to help but it never happens, something else always takes priority.
So, maybe this year I will get help. The lawn needs to be relaid, the first time we did it the weather was against us and the turves were frozen. There was nothing we could do except lay it and hope for the best, but it did not work well so we need to relay. I will place stepping stones where we walk across the lawn to get to the rest of the garden. My husband has some leftover limestone slabs which will be ideal. I'm also going to rearrange the planting so I can squeeze even more herbaceous plants in!
The raised veg beds need topping up with manure and compost which is no easy task. Our garden is on a steep slope, thankfully terraced but theres a number of steps to tackle to reach it. Well, good luck with that Husband!!! Hmmm, this could be a job for one of my subcontractors!!
Not only is the garden in need of work, so is our basement office. We have spent the last few days moving everything out and up two flights of stairs to the temporary office in our spare room so we can plaster the office ceiling which has a lot of holes after our electrician fitted spotlights. We are also laying wood flooring to replace the disgusting carpet which was here when we moved in. This could take some time as the glue holding down the carpet needs removing before we can lay the floor. Thats 25 square metres of scraping!!
Well thats the next two months dealt with, oh yes, we need to fit in paid work too!!!
Lets get busy :)
I do have many things to do in the garden this year, with help from himself of course.
A number of fence panels have blown done in the gales we have had in recent weeks so will need replacing. I would prefer to take out all fencing and replace with hedging but thats a big job and I know we won't have the time so fencing it is! So glad we had the 40ft or more high Eucalyptus felled before the storms, it had already given our neighbours one large branch, thankfully missing their greenhouse!
I want to overhall our lawned area, its a small round lawn surrounded with various plants, done in a bit of a rush - time is always a problem here, we have to put our customers first of course. Unfortunately our garden is rather neglected. I keep getting promises of manpower to help but it never happens, something else always takes priority.
So, maybe this year I will get help. The lawn needs to be relaid, the first time we did it the weather was against us and the turves were frozen. There was nothing we could do except lay it and hope for the best, but it did not work well so we need to relay. I will place stepping stones where we walk across the lawn to get to the rest of the garden. My husband has some leftover limestone slabs which will be ideal. I'm also going to rearrange the planting so I can squeeze even more herbaceous plants in!
The raised veg beds need topping up with manure and compost which is no easy task. Our garden is on a steep slope, thankfully terraced but theres a number of steps to tackle to reach it. Well, good luck with that Husband!!! Hmmm, this could be a job for one of my subcontractors!!
Not only is the garden in need of work, so is our basement office. We have spent the last few days moving everything out and up two flights of stairs to the temporary office in our spare room so we can plaster the office ceiling which has a lot of holes after our electrician fitted spotlights. We are also laying wood flooring to replace the disgusting carpet which was here when we moved in. This could take some time as the glue holding down the carpet needs removing before we can lay the floor. Thats 25 square metres of scraping!!
Well thats the next two months dealt with, oh yes, we need to fit in paid work too!!!
Lets get busy :)
Tuesday, 31 December 2013
Happy New Year!!
Well, I did mean to say happy Christmas last week but forgot to publish the post! So hope you all have a fab party tonight. Myself and himself will be at home avoiding the parties and having a quiet one.
I do intend to get back into regular postings so keep checking in - to make it easier, just sign up!
Heres to a fantastic 2014 :)
I do intend to get back into regular postings so keep checking in - to make it easier, just sign up!
Heres to a fantastic 2014 :)
Friday, 13 December 2013
2000 Hit Challenge
Well, at the moment I have had 1931 hits, can I get to 2000 for Christmas?? Wouldn't that be a nice pressie!
Hmmm, presents, that annual problem. Have to say am not very good at choosing gifts and am not one for enjoyng shopping trips, so its a difficult time!
Luckily I am able to make gifts, theres at least one crochet pressie being created at the mo (its ok, the recipient already knows!). Have a few other ideas up my sleeve, but I guess I better not share as family and friends may read this.
So, get on viewing, only 69 hits to go.....
Hmmm, presents, that annual problem. Have to say am not very good at choosing gifts and am not one for enjoyng shopping trips, so its a difficult time!
Luckily I am able to make gifts, theres at least one crochet pressie being created at the mo (its ok, the recipient already knows!). Have a few other ideas up my sleeve, but I guess I better not share as family and friends may read this.
So, get on viewing, only 69 hits to go.....
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Apologies for my lack of posts
Its been very busy here at the Dartmoor Gardeners HQ and I just haven't had the time to post. Have you missed me?? I have an alternative occupation that has filled a lot of my time heading up to Christmas - crochet!
I have been selling my crochet work (or trying to!) at a few flea markets recently. Not gone as well as I had hoped, but I will keep trying. It has taken over everything these last few weeks, including my blog. One more Xmas fair on Saturday then thats it til next year. Phew!
Here's some of my work
And some felt owls that I'm really pleased with.
Its a start! I will be creating more crafts, having loads of ideas, just need the time! I am hoping to get a facebook page done over the weekend - will give you a link as soon as!
I have been selling my crochet work (or trying to!) at a few flea markets recently. Not gone as well as I had hoped, but I will keep trying. It has taken over everything these last few weeks, including my blog. One more Xmas fair on Saturday then thats it til next year. Phew!
Here's some of my work
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| Wrist warmers, stars and a scarf |
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| Mug cosies, great for gardeners, keeping tea warm! |
And some felt owls that I'm really pleased with.
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Eek! Where does the time go???
I haven't blogged for a month! My main excuse is that I have been in Scotland for a couple of weeks, the longest holiday in around 4 years. I've got plenty of photos which I plan to show you in next few days. What a beautiful place! We stayed in the highlands for most of the holiday, house sitting with two gorgeous cats and 4 hens who supplied us with fresh eggs every day.
Apart from the breath taking scenery and the incredibly winding roads, there were 2 real highlights that stand out. The first was watching an otter eating fish in a loch at Kylerhea on the Isle of Skye. We had to take a long, mainly single track road to the purpose built hide to view this beautiful animal, it was sooo worth it! We do have otters here in Devon and I have seen two very briefly, but this time we enjoyed a good 10 minutes viewing. I highly recommend you go if you get the chance, heres a link http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/wildwoods.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/ScotlandHighlandNoForestKylerheaKylerheaOtterHide
Unfortunately, my camera doesn't zoom enough to get a good pic, but there were binoculars in the hide, so we got great views.
The other highlight was on our last day in Scotland, much further south near Callander.
http://argatyredkites.co.uk/index.php
We were wanting to go to Doune Castle, but it was closed for filming. We had seen signs for this place nearby, saying Red Kite viewing hide, so decided to have a look. By this time it was raining heavily (again!). We got to the car park, having no idea what to expect and thinking of leaving as it was so wet. We saw one kite, felt pleased with ourselves, decided to go, then were approached by a chap who asked if we wanted to come up to the hide to see the kites. 'OK', so we walked up, with dog (on lead) to the large hide where a few other people were waiting. Tom, the guy who met us, turned out to be an incredibly knowledgeable guide and a really lovely bloke! The hide was built on his parents farm, and is a feeding station for the kites. Tom told us all about these amazing birds and then went outside to put out food. We saw nearly 40!! We ended up staying for an hour 1/2, so worth the accidental visit! Read more about them on their website.
Again, no pics but then you will have to go and see for yourself! Please go if you are in the area, you wont be disappointed :)
Well, thats a bit about our Scottish trip, I will write more in next few days....
Apart from the breath taking scenery and the incredibly winding roads, there were 2 real highlights that stand out. The first was watching an otter eating fish in a loch at Kylerhea on the Isle of Skye. We had to take a long, mainly single track road to the purpose built hide to view this beautiful animal, it was sooo worth it! We do have otters here in Devon and I have seen two very briefly, but this time we enjoyed a good 10 minutes viewing. I highly recommend you go if you get the chance, heres a link http://www.forestry.gov.uk/website/wildwoods.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/ScotlandHighlandNoForestKylerheaKylerheaOtterHide
Unfortunately, my camera doesn't zoom enough to get a good pic, but there were binoculars in the hide, so we got great views.
The other highlight was on our last day in Scotland, much further south near Callander.
http://argatyredkites.co.uk/index.php
We were wanting to go to Doune Castle, but it was closed for filming. We had seen signs for this place nearby, saying Red Kite viewing hide, so decided to have a look. By this time it was raining heavily (again!). We got to the car park, having no idea what to expect and thinking of leaving as it was so wet. We saw one kite, felt pleased with ourselves, decided to go, then were approached by a chap who asked if we wanted to come up to the hide to see the kites. 'OK', so we walked up, with dog (on lead) to the large hide where a few other people were waiting. Tom, the guy who met us, turned out to be an incredibly knowledgeable guide and a really lovely bloke! The hide was built on his parents farm, and is a feeding station for the kites. Tom told us all about these amazing birds and then went outside to put out food. We saw nearly 40!! We ended up staying for an hour 1/2, so worth the accidental visit! Read more about them on their website.
Again, no pics but then you will have to go and see for yourself! Please go if you are in the area, you wont be disappointed :)
Well, thats a bit about our Scottish trip, I will write more in next few days....
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