Time flies when you are having fun..........

Good afternoon...

I can't believe that it has been nearly a year since I last posted....

Life has been eventful to say the least since I last posted.

 Mum is doing well now 

and is settled into a routine...

which for me is reassuring  

as I live on an island and mum  is on the mainland.

I have been busy busy too between work, 

babysitting and my presidency at the bowling club.

 I am looking forward to a quieter year this year.

I've still been creating and I do have lots to share with you over the up coming weeks.

Today's share is a cardigan I have just finished for myself. 

I'm so excited to share this with you

I have used this fabulous Bamboozle yarn  by King Cole

 which is just LUSH

The pattern is very easy and is knitted on larger pins so it knits up jig time.

I decided to go with colour 1144 Strata

as you know I love my purple and pinks...

and the lime green added just makes it a perfect combination for me.

Because the colours are variegated it is totally random how this yarn turns out,

no two garments would ever be the same....this I LOVE..as it makes it unique

When knitting the slub on a right side row you purl that section and knit on a wrong side row this makes the slub stand out and not disappear into the knitting....

and here we have it voila...I just need to add the buttons.

I'm delighted with how it has turned out.

Hope you like too...

Thanks for taking the time to visit.....

~ Ali ~

Make a Wish

Good evening folks.....

tonight at 9pm on Ideal World 

Leann is showcasing new Embossalicious embossing folders 

I have used Make A Wish embossing folder

The butterflies are by Clearly Besotted Stamps called Butterfly Wishes 

stamped in rich razzleberry by Stampin up then diecut using

Butterfly wishes matching dies

Join me again tomorrow for another new creation.....

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated! 

 Ali x

Happy Everything

A very good evening, it's been a while since I posted as life has been hectic.

My mum is back in hospital and now 

her partner has also been admitted.

They are in different wards but thankfully the same hospital. 

Life is very hard at present to say the least......

Anyhoo I have something to share with you.......

I have used Embossalicious Rococo Frame being launched 

tomorrow night on Ideal World at 9pm as a Pick of the Day

I stamped my Clearly Besotted Stamp Happy Everything rose using versamark

then heat embossed using white embossing powder.

I coloured the Rose using a mixture of my prisma and polychromos pencils

I love this effect...

Hope you like... i have another to share tomorrow....

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated!

 Ali x

Hellooooooo......

....A very good evening....

It's been a while...5 weeks to be exact. 

My mum hasn't been well, she had a fall before Christmas and hasn't been so good since.

She was admitted to hospital for just over 2 weeks and was released a 

week past on Monday...however she has sadly deteriorated again.

She was taken in as a day patient yesterday for a head CT scan

 and is now waiting on a heart monitor being fitted.

It's been a very stressful time as you can imagine...

I haven't really been crafting much just the odd crochet row here and there,

 as sitting has been limited for me also as I have been diagnosed with Sciatica...

Anyhoo.....

here is another headband I forgot to share with you last year

I have used Marble Chunky yarn by James C. Brett 

I LOVE this yarn and used large needles......in a classic Knit 2, Purl 2 pattern

I added big chunky buttons and finished it of with a handmade tag....

I have used a fabulous stamp set by Clearly Besotted Stamps called 

Just for you a fabulous set for crafty makes if you are selling them or for just putting that finishing touch to them.

Hopefully I will be able to share more with you again very soon. Travelling back and forth off the island to mums on the mainland takes it toll and is exhausting as you can imagine.

Fingers crossed things improve soon

Thanks for taking the time to visit

Catch up soon

Ali x

Bundle of Joy

Evening Folks

Bit later posting tonight as I've been working today

Apologies for the quality of the photos

 I'm having a little trouble with my camera just now

I must learn to use it properly

anyhoo today's card....

A friends has just had a baby boy and I made this to send to her

Image is by Lili of the Valley

Gingham paper by Pink Petticoat

and Clearly Besotted Stamps sentiment from Baby Love set

I'm entering this into ~ 

A Little Bit Crafty ~ Celebrate

A Gem of A Challenge ~ Something NEW

I'm off to have my dinner and feet up with the crochet hook tonight

Have a fab weekend...

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated! 

 Ali x

Winter Warmer ~ Free Pattern

.....Morning folks.....

boy it is very windy here on the island today

No ferries and gale force winds and high tide isn't until 1.30pm...eek

I'm off to work in a bit.....boo I'd rather be knitting and crocheting

A Winter Warmer to share today....

I made quite a few of my own Christmas presents last year

My youngest daughter loves headband ear warmers

I cast on using Grey DK yarn 

I doubled it up as I didn't have any chunky, 

you just have to be careful you don't split your stitches when knitting

The pattern is very simple ~

Using size 7mm knitting pins cast on 15 stitches

Row 1 ~ Knit

Row 2 ~ Knit 3, Purl 9, Knit 3

Row 3 ~ Knit 3, C6F (Knit 3 stitches on to a cable needle and hold at front of work, Knit 3 then Knit 3 from cable needle) Knit 3

Row 4 ~ Knit 3, Purl 9, Knit 3

Row 5 ~ Knit

Row 6 ~ Knit 3, Purl 9, Knit 3

Row 7 ~ Knit 6, C6B (Knit 3 stitches onto cable neddle and hold at back of work, knit 3 then knit 3 from cable needle) Knit to end

Row 8 ~ Knit 3, Purl 9, Knit 3

Repeat these 8 rows until size required, on my last row before cast off I made a buttonhole.

Hope you will give my pattern a try,

 if you do please link on this post and I'll come and visit you

Stay warm and safe folks

Happy Creating

Ali x

Clearly Besotted ~ Thinking of You

....Good afternoon.....

I was having a play this morning....I'm stocking up my card basket for 2014

I like to have cards available if I need them....

I love these colours together....

 ~ Supplies ~

Clearly Besotted Stamps ~ Leafy Accents, Thinking of You, Butterfly Wishes, Background Builder

Dies ~ Clearly Besotted Butterfly Wishes Die

Stampin Up Ink ~ Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Basic Grey

 Stampin Up Card ~ Whisper white, Rich Razzleberry

I'm entering this into ~ 

LESS IS MORE ~ Choose a theme (Week 16 Butterly/Butterflies)

As my card basket is just about empty I have lots of creations to make...catch up soon

Thanks for stopping by....much appreciated! 

 Ali x