so there i am...twenty minutes before dinner...and it occurs to me that i cannot live another minute without a set of cute napkin rings to tidy up the table...one square of leather {from a sofa swatch book}, one pair of pinking shears, 4 crochet flowers {these adorable ones were ready~made} and 8 spots of Tacky glue later...i have a unique set ready to go...and the rice hasn't even boiled yet...
i actually made 4 but i have a crafters' obsession with 3 of things...so i only pictured 3!!! ;0)
...with the remaining 10 minutes i decided it was about time i had a new bookmark {as the last one got returned to the library by mistake!}...this was a bit more time consuming...i cut out the leather...set an eyelet in one end, layers all the scraps from a gorgeous set of Bo Bunny rubons to make the design...and added a few strands of beads...so...for very minimal expense or activity...i have new things for me and my home...a virtuous feeling in my heart...and to top it all...the last 3 days of glorious sun has had this effect on the garden:
the hanging baskets are well on their way to glory...
...and the clematis are already there!
the hanging baskets are well on their way to glory...
...and the clematis are already there! i do hope things are going as well in your neck of the woods...and as always if you make either of my projects...i'd love to see your versions! just add a link in the comments...
happy day
:0)
8 comments:
Such pretty napkin rigns. Great job. I like that they are leather as not very many people work with leather. I made a leather/suede book once and it has stood the test of time so well. Your flowers are lovely. I think I'll try making a book mark today.
Tess
Love your clematis shots - your garden looks great! (need to get out in mine ) Quick and creative with the napkin rings, and a beautiful bookmark too :)
TFS
Kat
oh fabby napkin rings & love the book mark, I've got to put DD's tea on in ten minutes... Do you think I'll have time to make it :)
x
How cute are these, great idea if you were having an impromptu dinner party. Love your bookmark too and the clematis is beautiful.
Great idea for a bookmark - will have to keep an eye out for some leather swatches.
Love the bookmark.... I never would have thought of using rub ons on leather, must give it a try!
wendy
I adore clematis and the hanging basket is looking good :) thanks for the idea for using leather
Anne x
Love the bookmark, the colours are fab
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