Christmas Gift Boxes

Just been trying to plan my Christmas Giftbox workshop, of course I had to buy more lovely papers. Not sure what I'm going to do, ther's so many lovely designs but I'll keep you posted.

Busy, Busy, Busy

I've got loads of work to do today. I'm doing a NCFE textiles course which is great but it does take up alot of my spare time doing homework, less time for my crafty experiments. First job today: I need to get some fabric and a design ready for machine embroidery and another for hand embroidery, ready for this evenings class. I'll let you know how I get on. I could also do a page in my sketch book based on applique. Job 2: I enter a piece of work to an Art Raffle each month. This months theme is orange and black. I found an orange and black brooch this morning that I made earlier but I might make a Halloween card to go with it. There's loads of other stuff I need to be getting on with. I want to do a big picture comprising of lots of small collages. I want it finished by Christmas. I've only made 2 small squares so far so I reckon I need to try and make 2-3 squares a week and I'd better make some more Christmas cards and gift boxes too. Job 3 today: I meet a group each week from Middlesbrough Social Inclusion and we do arty crafty things. We're doing a display along with the other groups that come into the library for the Learning Shop Window so I need to make a start on that too. Better get a move on.

First Day

This is it, the first day of my creative journey. Watch this space for news of my adventures.