Union Jack (Flag!) Stool redo

I've been looking at this stool for a while now...

Poor thing. it sits in our living room, being sat on by Mr. B while he writes his music, looking all forlorn with its 'I'm a reject from a 70's alpine ski lodge' polar fleece cover, that has twisted over time so it's not even straight lol!

So I decided it was time for a change. 

Now, if you follow my blog, you may remember having seen these pictures

and the Union Jack cushion covers... (on the left of this pic - we have 2 of them!)

so I thought I'd go with the Union Flag theme (did you know it's only supposed to be called a Union Jack if it's flying off a ship? I'm a fund of useless information lol!) after seeing this one made by Catherine at OriginalStitch. Awesome, huh?

I picked my fabric, and winging it as is usually my way, I set to work! I decided on a 'shabby chic' type look, with loose threads, uneven stitching etc as that's what I like! it's not just because I'm really bad....ha ha ha! 

 and here's the finished item....I love it! 

Now, what else can I Union flag-ify.......?????

Thanks for looking!

Lisa

xxx

Spring Craftiness tutorial

While sitting with the small one, supervising his craft session (trust me, he NEEDS supervising - I turned my back for a second and he cut a tube of glitter glue in half!) I had an idea pop into my head (those of you who know me - see? It DOES happen occasionally.)

I decided to make these cute little frames - and do a step by step tutorial for you too!

You will need :-

12 lolly sticks

thick card or craft foam for backing

scraps of co-ordinating fabric (or not co-ordinating, if that's how you roll!) 

embellishments (I used foam hearts)

long strip of ribbon or fabric for hanging

glue stick

black gel pen

sellotape (other sticky back plastics are available!)

Firstly, cut out 3 squares of your card or foam backing, making them just smaller than the length of your lolly sticks, depending how much stick you want to hang over the edge. You will see I forgot this photo, so took it after I'd stuck the fabric on lol!

Then, stick your fabric on one side - I used 1 main piece and then a co-ordinating strip - how you do it is up to you!

Next, attach the lolly sticks using a glue stick - I wasn't particularly set on getting them straight - they looked cuter all higgledy piggledy!

Then add your embellishment - I used cute foam hearts that I pinched shamelessly from my sons craft box!

Next, using a gel pen in black, I wrote 'love' and drew hearts on the frames, because I'm sappy!

Lastly, I turned them over and added a twisted strip of fabric for hanging (you could use ribbon, or string if you wanted). I laid it on the back and sellotaped it - it was easier than trying to glue it! I made a loop at the top and taped that down too.

And there you have it! One very easy cute project to bring a little bit of spring to your room!

Oh, and while I was doing this? 

My little man was still having some crafty fun of his own lol!

Thanks for looking, have a great weekend!

xxx

Baking with Jamie...

I promised Jamie yesterday that we would do some baking today, and he said it HAD to have chocolate in it lol!

So we made a chocolate cake, and had great fun!

Jamie decided he quite liked the cake mix though....

(excuse the photo - phone cam!)

but it turned out ok - and Jamie was so proud of himself that he'd made it lol!

And here's the recipe....

Choc Chip Cake

4oz SR flour
4oz light brown sugar
2 eggs
1oz cocoa powder
handful of choc chips

for the topping -
icing sugar
cocoa powder
water

chuck everything in a bowl and mix to a 'drop' consistency (you might need to add a little milk if it's a bit dry)
bake at 180c for 30-40mins

when cool mix a couple of tbsp of icing sugar and a teaspoon of cocoa powder together
add water to a thick but runny consistency
pour over cake
leave to set.

Very simple...but everyone seemed to like it when we had some after our tea tonight!

Thanks for looking.

xxx

Thomas Cushion Upcycle

I made this this evening  - a kids cushion upcycled from 1 adult and 1 child's tshirt.

Can't wait to give it to Jamie in the morning!

Thanks for looking!

xxx

Stuff Mummy Makes in 'non sewing post' shocker!!

Yes. I know. Today, I made something that wasn't sewn! *GASP*

Instead...I baked!

Chocolate.

Lots of chocolate.

Yum.

If anyone would like the recipe:

400g caster sugar
225g melted butter
60g cocoa powder
1tsp vanilla essence
4 small eggs/ 3 large
225g plain flour
half tsp baking powder
half tsp salt
60g chopped nuts (optional)

Mix ingredients together, adding in the list order above
Bake for 25-30mins at 180c

Thanks for looking!

xxx

So my first projects...

Well here was the first thing I ever made with my machine...a pair of cushion covers for the sofa!

I thought I'd start with something REALLY easy...and was quite surprised with how well these turned out!

They are made from an old throw that got messed up in the boot of the car with oil and stuff...and I just used the 'good' bits lol! I will at some point be adding some buttons to the fold when I get some!

At this point, I then started on a pair of trousers for my son Jamie, but they've yet to be properly finished...I will post them when they are!

In the meantime, I decided to give my camera lenses a comfy warm home...so here's a lens case I made with some fleece fabric I bought last year.

So that's where we are at the moment...as soon as I complete something else, I'll be back to show off ha ha ha!

Thanks for looking!

xxx