Two Become One

Just a quick post today to let you know about the wedding card I designed and made in the last 2 days!

I used an image I found on google images which I then added some text to to personalise it for the newly weds!!

 

As I had a limited time to make it I stuck to one colour for the hearts but outlined them in a contrasting backstitch.

The text was then sewn in the same colours using backstitch with 2 threads rather than 1 to make the letters stand out more.

 I finished the card off using a dark purple aperture frame with a matching envelope from Hobby Craft!!

Just as I was finishing this card we received another wedding invitation in the post....better get designing another one then!! :)

Have a lovely weekend, I hope you don't get too much rain!!

Happy crafting! xx

Shabby Chic Patio Set

Sorry to have been away for so long! I've been tied up with everything from school placements to assignment deadlines!

This Easter, however, has thrown me into a whole new crafting adventure....

We acquired a sorry looking patio set from the OH's Dad and are currently attempting to revamp it! We saw these really lovely images from Cuprinol in Homebase which lead us to choosing to paint the set blue and white.

I love the stenciling on the cream table so we have decided to do this on the top slat of each chair and also on the outer slats on the table....we've yet to decide what words or images to do!! :)

The chairs will be similar to the one inside this shed, blue frame with blue and white slats. Once I get my sewing machine I'm going to make some seat covers with matching material....maybe light blue gingham (see above).

Speaking of sewing machines, the OH seems to be making a list of things for me to make including table cloths and napkins!!! I best get loosing the weight...8lbs down, 22lbs to go!!

Sorry, back on topic....I'll post some pictures of the finished patio set once it's done...hopefully by the weekend!

Take Care,

Happy Crafting!