Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Winding down.....

Sorry that it's been a while but life is pretty busy at the moment. In just over a week I'll be finished teaching my 'little darlings' at the preschool and moving on to bigger things!  I've decided to try my hand at running my own business and so will be putting my teaching career on hold for a while until 'my ship comes in' (or not as the case may be)...... In which case I'll be on the lookout for another teaching post but I'm not thinking about that at the moment!

Because of my sudden rush to get things up to date in my classroom and at least give the impression to the new teacher that I not only knew what I was doing but was organised too, this month has been a wee bit hectic but I have managed a few things so I thought I'd share them with you.

First of all, I made a little holder for all my beads and necklaces. My mom bought me the 'Smile' ornament and I just added some cup hooks. Cool hey? And Oh So Useful Too!!!!


Next up - I've been enjoying some Autumnal strolls through my garden. The light here in South Africa in the Autumn/Winter is amazing......Very crisp and clear.





This is a Weaver bird's nest. They hang from the trees and are so intricately made. A masterpiece of nature I 
always think.


I've also managed a little bit of this and that on the creative front. I started a commission - one of the Lucy Bags for a friend. Here it is after a couple of hours


 And here's one I've almost finished for her daughter.


Some flowers for the bag. These are the Triple Layer Flowers that we all know and love from Lucy at Attic24.


And lastly here are some bunting triangles which I'll be sending to Lucy for Yarndale. I thought she might appreciate some from Africa!


So not too idle!!! Have also got two beanies (with decorative flowers of course) on the go so my fingers are knowing no rest!!!!

Til soon.
xxx














3 comments:

  1. Did you mention what your business is going to be? Will it be to do with books? Or craft supplies?

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  2. How exciting Laura! Hope everything goes swimmingly with your new venture. Love your necklace holder - what a good idea! And your Lucy bags - yummy! But how are you going to give them away?! I love your African autumn pics especially the weaver bird's nest - I've always been fascinated by weaver birds. Do you actually have them in your garden? How wonderful! E x

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  3. Lovely photos! Lovely Lucy bag, too. That's one of my fave patterns. :)

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