Wednesday 16 March 2011

New old-style little ted and crochet update


Time for What's on my Work Desk Wednesday and join in with the weekly Show and tell.  So, on today's work desk/dining table there's my new (to me) Whiff of Joy rubber stamps that I got from ebay last week, together with a card that I made with one of them (see the post below this one), some stamped images ready to colour and my blue pencil case/crotchet bag.  The purple lidded box is my new storage solution - its what the clothes washing liquid capsules come in - the boxes are see through, quite sturdy and are just the right size for my bling and other bits 'n' bobs.  Doing my bit for recycling too!

Here's a close up of my new stamps - I know that the middle one is Shopping Willow but I don't know the other two ... Willow something or another I'd guess.


So in my pencil case there's a little sneak peek of the little teddy I finished yesterday.  It is made of mohair and is about 3.5" tall.  The ball of white crochet thread was a Hobbycrafts bargain and was only about £1.50.


In Sunday's post I said that I would let you know how I got on with teaching myself to crochet flowers - well, here's the result.  As a compete crochet novice I'm really please with how they've turned out.  The pastel ones are done with 4-ply wool and the smaller white one is done with the crochet thread.  All were done on a 2mm hook.  I prefer the white one because the thread is much finer - look out for them appearing on a card soon!


Here's a couple of close ups of the little teddy.......


Just the right size to hold in your hand for a mini hug!


Thanks for visiting today!

Amanda

9 comments:

Becky said...

That is the cutest bear EVER!!! (squeals of delight abound) and I loved that he was peeking out of the bag... don'tcha just love new stamps?!
:) Becky 150

Karen said...

Lots of lovely projects and gorgeous new stamps. I love the crochet flowers, they are really pretty and the little teddy is adorable, he is so cute!
Have a great WOYWW,
Karen #73

Sylvia x said...

love little ted...great flowers...and i love the new stamps but most of all i love looking at wo=hat you have on your work desk...

Sylvia xx

Anonymous said...

Thanks for showing your desk - that little ted is absolutely gorgeous and I love your crocheted flowers

Nicki said...

Love the flowers, I've always wanted to learn how to do these but never got around to it! And your new ted is just the sweetest little fellow, how lovely to have him peeping out of your pencil case, he looks very curious!

Hugs, Nicki, xx

Annie said...

I'm having a really busy week but am quickly dropping by to make sure all our WOYWW friends get the chance to win the last of our weekly draws before the BIG one over in our blog shop. Pop over and join in the fun. Good luck.
Hugs,
A x
http://sisterscraftycreations.blogspot.com/

okienurse said...

So many nice things in your post this week. Love the little teddy bear! He is so sweet. Really like the crocheted flowers also! Sorry I am so late getting around this week. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #52

The Crafty Elf said...

Love your new stamps and those flowers and teddy you made are adorable. TFS

Jasmina said...

Great stamps and teddy bear is so cute!