Crochet

Last year I bought this magazine called The Art of Crochet. It came with instructions for beginners, a dvd and a hook with wool! I thought this will be easy. Little did I know how tangled and knotted I would get. I got very frustrated and eventually put the whole lot in the cupboard and forgot about it.

The past couple of weeks I have been inspired to try again. There are so many wonderful projects you can make with crochet and I want to be able to make them as well! Here are some gorgeous finds from Etsy:

Green Cotton Crochet Cap

Crochet Flower Headband



Little Button Pouch



Crochet Ombre Bracelet

Apple Cozy



So I will be trying to crochet something that resembles a square to start off with and hope it doesn't turn into a big mess. If anyone has any useful links for beginners or some easy patterns please share. Or maybe something you have crochet yourself. I would love to see your creations.

xxxxx

Fabric rosette headbands peek

Hey hey it's Friday!

I had some parcels arrive for me the other day which contained some supplies I had ordered to make the lovely headband you see in the photo!! I am super excited how well my first one turned out and some more are on the way to stock up in my shop.

So today I will be head down in my little nook working on these pieces plus if I have time, to finish my little raggamuffin doll from the very talented Gingermelon.

Have a wonderful day my lovely readers!

xxx

My Creative Nook

A week or so ago I decided to move my sewing machine into our spare room which only gets used for when we have guests staying. And instead of keeping everything on the floor in piles I am using this very awesome bookshelf which was found under our house. I am pleased how well it all looks now (so much tidier!) and I love sitting in there while creating. I still have to move a cupboard from the garage up there so I can then move all my card making supplies in there. But I will save that for a rainy day!!

Where all the magic takes place!

Look how nice and tidy it all is now and I love all the wonderful bright colours

Some of my fabric stash



Pirates! Still waiting to be adopted



Ribbons

My collection of colourful threads

Moi enjoying my space

Well I hope you have enjoyed a behind the scenes look of Lovemandy.

xxx

Pinterest

Source: tumblrphotographyxox.tumblr.com via Miranda on Pinterest

Oh look what I have discovered today!! I can see this as being quite fun to use. If you haven't already go there now: pinterest

Lost Things

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a wonderful, fun weekend. I played mini golf for the first time in many years. It was so much fun but alas I am terible at it hehe.

It seems very dreary outside today. A good day to snuggle up in blankets and read a good book. I will leave you with this cute stop-motion film called Lost Things. Enjoy :)

Missy the puppy

A few more photos plus a video of the cute puppy!

Missy the puppy a video by lovemandy on Flickr.

Here is a cute video of Missy playing. She is so cute, I can not get enough of her!

Missy

I got to play with this very bouncy puppy today. Her name is Missy and she is a 5 month old Jack Russel. She is a rescue dog who was going to be drowned! :( So Racheal's friend adopted her. My partners mum is looking after her for a day or two while her mum is at work so she doesn't get lonely. I got jumped on, licked, chewed and oh my goodness she is on the go alllll the time. Was very sweet when she eventually fell asleep on my lap. She makes a good hottie.

Sneak Peek

Here is a little sneak peek at some rings I will be stocking up in my shop in the coming weeks. They are fabric rosettes with a felt backing. The ring is adjustable so one size fits all.

I have been wearing one today and I love how the colour just pops out at you.

Introducing Steve

My sister left me last week to go live back in Dunedin, New Zealand (sad face) and I figured the house would be super quiet with her gone so I decided to get a pet. This here is Steve the Betta fish! I already had all the gear and food from a previous betta fish my sister had a few years ago so I trundled off to the local pet shop to choose a lucky fish. He caught my eye with his lively attitude and his gorgeous fins. So far he has settled in very well although I don't know it he appreciates the choice in colour of the pink stones!

New Pocket Friend

Monday again! I can not believe how fast this year has gone already. Easter is just around the corner and I had the itch to make a blue bunny over the weekend. One thing I liked about this photo shoot with this bun is that I could eat the props afterwards! Mmmm I have a big weakness for chocolate.

She is now available in my shop