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Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.

Wednesday 2 October 2013

WOYWW #226 - Craft Clubs

I have been to two different Craft Clubs since I last posted my desk for the infamous WOYWW hosted by Julia.


Last night we made little felt things. I made a red heart and a pink and blue bird. As you can see I was jolly pleased with my achievement.

Everyone worked hard and managed a bit of chatting amongst the silent times of concentration!

Last week got me started on my Christmas Cards using the" Juan" Sheet Method where you use one sheet of patterned paper to make lots of cards. I made 7 cards from one sheet of 12"x12", and 4 from another sheet of 6"x 8.5" plus another 2 cards making 13 in all.


Other things this week are my October Calendar and my Alpha Page for the letter "J".




27 comments:

kay said...

Your felties are fab BJ x

Helen said...

Even if I'd been home and ready in time, not sure I'd have managed such neat stitching, it just isn't what I can do - they do look gorgeous though!! What's up next month? Happy WOYWW. Helen 14

Jackie said...

You have been a busy bunny with two craft clubs!
Love the felt heart and bird
Jackie 40
Scrapbangwallop

The Taming of the Glue said...

Gorgeous felt ornaments. I've made the bird and stuffed it with dried lavender. Hugs. Pam#41

fairy thoughts said...

Great makes ... You have been busy. The one sheet cards are a brilliant idea I might adopt that ... If I ever get around to thinking about the big C
Have a great Wednesday
Janet @57

lisa said...

Your felt makes are gorgeous. We make those little birds at school with the littlies but they cover theirs with sequins and glitter when they've finished and they go on the Christmas tree.
Everyone seems to be starting their Christmas cards this week, I'm going to have to get organised.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs Lisax #59

Nan G said...

Cute felties! Gorgeous cards and fab alpha page. Happy WOYWW! Nan G #8

Julie Lee said...

I love your felt creations - no wonder you look pleased with them! Your desk always looks so bright and cheery - beautifully busy! Lovely Alpha page too! It radiates joy. I have not had a second for the A/D challenge for ages. Have a wonderful WOYWW! Julie Ann xx #56

Anne said...

You've been jolly busy again BJ. Love the felt makes - such fun. Anne x #61

sandra de said...

Wonderful projects and I like the idea of making so many cards from 1 sheet of paper. they all look great.
Sandra @68

The House of Bears said...

That's a lot of cards from one sheet of paper, we may challenge ourselves to that. Your felt hearts are really lovely, no wonder you were so pleased.

The bears @#73

Maisie Moonshine said...

Wow BJ - always so busy on your desk. Impressed with your 7 cards from Juan sheet (tee hee) and as ever I'm loving your calendar page. Looking forward to seeing your Tim tag soon... Have a happy week. MMx #46

Princess Judy Palmer said...

The Juan sheet method--oh my! That made me laugh until I snorted. I started to make some cards like that the other week but stalled mid-project. It is a good way to get lots of cards made up quickly (well, if you don't give up part way through). You felties are quite sweet and I love your J alphabet page.

Kate Hadfield said...

Wow, you have been busy! I LOVE the little red stitched heart, that's just gorgeous! I had a chuckle about the "Juan Sheet" method too, my kids love that advert!
Kate #51

Elizabeth said...

Hi BJ, those little felt ornaments are lovely and you did well making all those cards too. Your desk looks very festive as a result. I hope you have a good week. Elizabeth x #49

Lea.H said...

Love your felting Lx

Anonymous said...

Lovely needlework and the J page, super!

Christine said...

Love those 'little felt things'!
I also like the idea of making so many cards form the paper..... maybe we should have a challenge to see who can make the most, with half inch squares not counted!!!

Bishopsmate #97

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I can't believe how much I've missed since the first Juan Sheet. Glad you did a recap and showed everything I missed. Hope you have a better week than I'm having (grin).

Robin said...

Oh I just LOVE the heart and bird, too cute! I bet that was fun to do with others along with the cards you made. You sure got a lot done in the past week! And all very beautiful too! Have a great WOYWW week! Rasz #89

Neet said...

Two great workshops and a happy crafter - what more can you want! Never knew those workshops for making cards from one sheet were called "Juan" - thanks for the heads up.
Hugs, Neet xx23

Neet said...

Two great workshops and a happy crafter - what more can you want! Never knew those workshops for making cards from one sheet were called "Juan" - thanks for the heads up.
Hugs, Neet xx23

Carole said...

your felties are delightful...I'd be jolly pleased too! thanks for your visit Carole #79

Donna Wheat said...

the felt pieces are lovely, thanks for visiting me earlier, Donna #47

Art Joy of Sharing with Peg and Shel said...

I must say everything is fabulous. I really adore those felt ornaments. Peg R 29

roffeycreations said...

Hi BJ - wow - so many cards from one 12x12 sheet - I must see what I can do - my last count was 6 - Happy WOYWW Mxx #33

Dianne said...

Hello Miss BJ, I'm still making it around since wed, yikes. You are multy talented I see, your photos are gorgeous, you sew and do gorgeous art journal-ling,beautiful work all over the place, it's been a very inspiring visit, thanks so much, hope you have a wonderful week.