Friday, 26 January 2018

The Challenge Begins

Oh my....I had a terrible night's sleep.  I was tired, lay down in bed at 10pm and... PING!... I was wide awake.  I must have dropped off around 2am but slept fitfully so that I felt really drained this morning.  My joints were aching so I got up to take paracetamol yet still couldn't drop off . What was that all about?

Anyway, it's a good excuse to relax and craft today.  I have made a start on using up my stash....


I have a batch of 22 cards ready for the CS, which I will drop in tomorrow, so a potential £22 minimum for the charity.  I can't count that in my 'Stash to Cash' challenge, obviously, so I am still on the starting blocks moneywise.  It's going to take some time to make and list items to sell and I don't have a craft fair until March but it's all systems go!!

Anyone else in craft mode?

Stay safe everyone xx
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13 comments:

  1. Poppypatchwork26 January 2018 at 14:00

    I am going to be super good this year and start my Christmas cards early, like next month. I have been pulling out bits to make my sisters birthday card.

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    1. Pensive Pensioner27 January 2018 at 09:33

      Christmas? Crikey you *are* good! Just don't be like me and forget where you put them ;)

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  2. mamasmercantile26 January 2018 at 14:21

    I am working on a quilt for my Grandson but it won't be finished anytime soon I am doing it all by hand. Beautiful cards.

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    1. Pensive Pensioner27 January 2018 at 09:34

      Hand sewing a quilt is hard work but it will be lovely.. a real heirloom MM.

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  3. Sue in Suffolk26 January 2018 at 16:32

    I'd like to summon up the enthusiasm for listing some craft stash on ebay but not sure I can be bothered

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    1. Pensive Pensioner27 January 2018 at 09:34

      It does take a while, Sue, and no guarantee of a sale I know.

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  4. Living Alone in Your 60's26 January 2018 at 22:06

    Lovely cards I'm sure the charity shop appreciate your efforts.

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  5. Marjorie27 January 2018 at 00:00

    Very pretty cards. I have just finished knitting up all my scrubby yarn so am stocked for gifts for this year. I also crocheted many with netting but it is tough on my hands. Those are going to a friend who gave me a reindeer hide to make mitts and a hat for one of my sons.

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    1. Pensive Pensioner27 January 2018 at 09:37

      Hi Marjorie, gosh you're organised! I imagine the hide is quite difficult to sew with? I can't crochet, I'm afraid, but might try at some stage.

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    2. Marjorie28 January 2018 at 16:46

      Sharp scissors and figuring out the nap. I will experiment with regular fabric first to check the pattern. I have a friend who learned to make them from the Inuit so she has taught me how to tack and hand-sew them. I prefer working with just the skins. Crochet is great as it is easier to abandon and start up again than knitting.

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  6. Anjiedot28 January 2018 at 13:56

    pretty cards, i'm in knitting craft mode!

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  7. TrishWish1 February 2018 at 19:16

    I am challenging myself to make £100 from crafting this year! I thought Etsy but now you have mentioned it I will look on ebay too.

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