Crochet with wire

One of the reasons I wanted to learn to crochet was so that I could use the skill to work with other materials, mainly carrier bags and wire.

This copper and brass wire flower was my first attempt towards this. I worked with electrical wire a lot when I was studying and my final pieces were baskets from electrical wire and food cans.

I'm hoping to source some fine coated wire (Telephone/Computer wire) for my next project.

Crochet Floppy Hat Pattern

I found this fabulous free floppy hat pattern on Red heart and I have made five hats this month already! They have proved very popular so I can see me making some more, I might even get chance to make myself one.

I adapted slightly for the chunky wool ones and created my own patterns. I have to watch out for the UK/US terminology though gets me every time!

I have crocheted a couple of other bits as well this month but can't post as they are birthday presents and I don't want to spoil the surprise!

Between the crocheting I have been rebuilding the Trash Revamp website www.trashrevamp.co.uk

Christmas Crafting!

Busy, busy, busy!!!

I feel really disorganised this year but managed to get some Christmas pressies crafted!

Had some fun with preserves making spiced oranges and wicked Christmas pears, I just hope they taste OK will have to wait for the verdict!

We also made peppermint creams, honeycomb, candycane biscuits and star biscuits with boiled sweet windows!!

Finished with a ribbon and a scented paper mache star, the stars were made from shredded paper, cinnamon  cloves and orange peel!

I have crocheted several gifts as well, a hat, flower and pompom bookmarks and keyrings but my favourites were the slippers for my sister

I am quite pleased with my husbands new stocking!

We have also managed to squeeze in a spot of decorating, I managed to save a roll of retro/vintage wallpaper that was destined for a skip following a house clearance.

There was enough to do the chimney and a bit behind the shelves.

Happy Christmas!

Trash Revamp Christmas Social

The Christmas do was almost a disaster when Wok one called less than two hours before we were due to meet to say they weren't opening! Luckily the local pub the New Inn squeezed us in! It was really lovely to see everyone who was able to make it.

The home made Santa Lucky dip is always my favourite bit! This year I won this gorgeous painting by Zelka fom Art Tika

I put in some crochet bunting! 

Which was won by Mama Trash (Charlotte Rhoades) I hope she liked it!

My sister won Charlotte's gorgeous bottle holder complete with bottle! I really want to have a go at making these!

Actually my favourite bit this year was probably cuddles with baby Charlie!

Yes Seth, it's a baby! Only seems 5 mins since he was that big!

My nieces first pint!

Rowan's favourite bit was probably the chocolate fudge cake!

Happy Christmas Revampers!!!

Carrier Bag Snowballs

This was a really great Christmas project to do with Rowan.

We cut the carrier bags into strips and wound them around two rings of card board. The most successful ones were made from the thinner bags. One bag = One Snowball

We then cut around the edge and tied another strip around the centre between the two rings. Remove the card and fluff into a ball. Trim off any excess.

Then Rowan's favourite bit, we dipped them in craft glue and silver glitter.

Nana's Snowmen Advents

Nana's home made Christmas snowmen are filled and on the window sill, so it really feels like Christmas is on it's way!

Nana has made one for every grandchild and now great grand child for years so I'm feeling very nostalgic!

Made from a coffee/hot chocolate tin covered in cotton wool. A ball of scrunched up newspaper and cotton wool for the head and a hat from a yoghurt pot, a circle of card and an old sock. (This must be where I get it from!)

Felt facial features and buttons to finish. This idea could be varied so much the possibilities are endless!

You then take 25 chocolates, tie on a piece of lametta and put them in the tin. Pull on a piece of lemetta every day until the tin is empty, then it's Christmas!

Christmas Craft Fayre

Had a great day yesterday at the village playgroups Christmas Craft Fayre.

I love doing these events as part of the Trash Revamp group. Sharing costs and taking turns manning the stall really makes taking part more beneficial and much more fun!

It was nice to have a good catch up with Janine from Trash Tastic Knits too!

Janine's egg cosies were a real hit!

I managed a bit of Christmas shopping and my daughter got to see Santa, so a great day all in all!