sketchbook

sketchbook, originally uploaded by flymissy.

I've been drawing. A lot. But only really small things! It's about the only thing I have time for these days. So, when I have 30 mins in the evening before I crash and burn, I take out the propelling pencil (or whatever I can find quietly) and see who wants to meet me. I've been finding some lovely little characters that I can't wait to work with soon.

I'm think of turning them 3D, papier mache style. Will have to wait sometime for that though and it's beginning to make me ache!

after felting

after felting, originally uploaded by flymissy.

This yarn is beautiful! Chartreuse green with mustard yellow, the colour really zings! Added to which is 100% alpaca which makes it so easy one the hands. Not in a million would I treat myself to such a lovely yarn but thankfully there are lovely people out there who are willing to share their goodness - thank you Anna for the wonderful gifts : )

This isn't stiff enough, with these proportions, to use alone but I'm loath to back it with anything. It's large enough to wear as a bangle which is a great accessory when you have a baby - they can safely get their teeth into it! That wasn't really the idea though when I started crocheting. Will see where the mood takes me with this one, as usual. So, still a WIP!

I love u

, originally uploaded by flymissy.

There's a baby on my lap as I type...

Apologies for not blogging in so long but there's been no time for either the internet or crafting. Well, not much anyhow! Only able to get online now as the daughter has gone off to the cinema with Mr Flymissy.

I have managed to make a little something for easter and will blog it next, when I have a moment to photograph it : ) Hope you like the image, please click on it to get to flickr for the story.

See you soon hopefully!

turquoise

turquoise, originally uploaded by flymissy.

Sorry about the lack of blogging but it turns out that having a 2 year old potty training and a baby that's trying to sleep over all the noise and failing is a little time consuming! Who'd have thought it?!

There has been exactly NO time to craft/make/draw and I'm beginning to feel like I'm turning inside out from the lack of creativity. I don't manage to get online much either at the moment and the time I do get I'm uploading family pics to flickr in the hope that I don't get too far behind and forget where we were when they were taken. That said, we are all well, can pay the bills (just) and the car still works. All's good here : ) How are you?

gardening

gardening, originally uploaded by flymissy.

It's COLD outside!

So then, we decided to do a spot of gardening inside, naturally! Of course I had to persuade the daughter to get outside (not difficult) to choose some appropriate leaves and such quickly (more difficult) before we froze our butts off.

For those with kids or just the will to have a go all you need is a little plastic tray such as those you get mushrooms in a little soil and a trip out into the wilderness. Or how about just a walk to the corner shop? I think we'll make one of these for each season or maybe when we do a special trip out. Of course they don't last longer than a day or so but that's the joy of flickr! If I was really organised I'd start a little set just for the mini gardens in my life : )

made - 2008

made - 2008, originally uploaded by flymissy.

Firstly, thank you to everyone here and on flickr who's been kind enough to send me such lovely comments and emails about the birth of Max. And yep, I've missed being online too!

As for this mosaic - what a thoroughly odd bunch of stuff! The year started out with me trying to get etsy off the ground whilst caring for my 1yr old daughter and working full time selling on ebay. It ended with a new addition to the family and a relocation back to our hometown in north Wales! I guess I've been a little bit all over the place in terms of crafting and I guarantee you won't see such a collection in 12 months time. Assuming I get time to make anything now that I have 2 kids, LOL! I was rather frustrated most of the time with the lack of space I have to work. Now we've moved nothing's changed just yet but once we've finished the decorating it should start to improve. With a bit more cash I could get the workshop/studio at the bottom of the garden finished and there'd be no stopping me then! Which reminds me, must buy a lottery ticket...

why I'm not online...

smiling, originally uploaded by flymissy.

Here he is in all his windy glory!!! I've used this image for the 'thank you' cards, most of which I've yet to write. He, and his big sister, are keeping me more than busy enough thanks very much so my online time is er, virtually nil at the moment. I'll be back soon though I promise but future posts may be a little short at first whilst I try to find the time to update the blog in line with all the photos I've been taking - I still haven't uploaded some fab Christmas shots - yoi!