Sunday and well Monday Too!

So much going on that Sunday and Monday's Blogs are melded together and they're a bit late. Sorry happy followers!

The knitted Cushion!

I added some Crocheted Butterflies to my Cushion, some embroidered curls and scattering of buttons!

Very pleased I got the cushion finished!

My new Logo!

A big thank you to Keith at www.2ks.co.uk for helping me put together a logo that matches my website! I can add it to adverts and invoices, how lovely!

The Map I designed for Poldark Mine!

This year I designed a new map for the children's trail at Poldark Mine! It took several days staring at aerial maps online but I think it came together nicely in the end.

I also designed Piran the Poldark Mining Mole! and here he is!

Well that's all for today! See you tomorrow!

Saturday and the sun is shining!

Making the most of the weekend

My kids have gone for their dress rehearsal and all is calm apart from the churning of the washing machine and the hum of the dishwasher. My in-laws are down and my in-law are playing shops with my husband whilst I get some things done here :0)

Another Painting, flowers growing in my garden, what do you think?

The Stuff I kept!

These are a few of the pieces I couldn't part with!

As I mentioned the sun is shining and guests are about, so I got my Orange Juice Jug out! I painted this about 6 years ago. I produced a glassware range for a hotel in Bournemouth. I just had to have a piece for myself!

I also treated myself to an Orchard Glory Jug for all my spoons!

My Retro flowers Teapot in action!

I worked really hard on this flower arrangement for the bathroom! Got to impress the mother-in-law!

The Bluebells painting in my Bathroom looks great with the new flower arrangement!

And finally...

Today a treat arrived in the post from my excellent friend Kate Garey! www.kategarey.com Below are my two favourite items that arrived! The dress is so flattering and Eleanor got Bambi for her 3rd birthday. I know she'll just love it as much as I do!

Thank you Thank you Kate!

See you all tomorrow!

Here is another Etsy Treasury full of sewing goodies!

Funky Friday!

 Painting, but not teapots!

  My new Bluebell painting! I used to paint canvases but haven't for years. Do let me know what you all think? Don't be too harsh! I'm a delicate sort :0)

    

What else have I been up to?

Painting more toast racks!

Eleanor Models the Pencil Cases! Available to buy in my shop at Poldark Mine

Chocolate labradors! Available as a Commissioned order!

Double Egg Cup Commission! Double Egg cups are available as a special order get in contact at laura@lauraleedesigns.co.uk for further details!

Folksy Friday Finds!

My hand painted button mug and a sweet knitted horse by BekaBoo

Lavender Bunnies by pouch and Lovebirds by Kirsty Elson Designs

Bunny Cage tag by Tait Gallery and Leather Headband by Silvia

  

Monster Purse by the linen cat and Note pad organiser by Little Daydreamers

And last but not least my latest Etsylush Treasury!

Relaxing Thursday

The BIG SUMMER SALE is now on at
www.lauraleedesigns.co.uk
Hurry, ends August 31st

Thursday is my day at home with Eleanor. Today we made a dolly hospital, coloured several pigs and ate heart shaped sandwiches! We watch a film together in the afternoon so I get a little time to stitch a few things.

I finished these little gift bags today. They are great for filling with little goodies for a friend. You can fit a mini emergency sewing kit inside (mini scissors, thread, needles, pins and a tape measure) So that you have everything to hand! I have one on my welsh dresser, ready for action!

Treat yourself to a little fun ! They are available at only £1.95 each at my Folksy Shop!

And....as it's my day off I have included a couple of photos I took today of my new roses and my friend Bumble Bee (well, Bees as Eleanor and I counted about 30 of them today!)

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My latest Etsylush Treasury!

See you for more adventures tomorrow!

Wild Wednesday!

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My new brooch. Knitted and Felted. Finished with a locking Pin.

Available to buy here!

Finished my Daisy Chain order today commissioned in purple!

I also managed to finish these wet-felted bay charms! Love the vibrant colours. 

I add them to my embroidered bags (you can spot them in the corner of this photo)

This is one corner of my shop. Taken whilst we were setting up! The Felt Bags are right in the corner.

The Grey shelf is full of all my sale goodies!

The painting above was a bit of fun. I used to paint bright acrylics and water-colour flowers alongside my china range and this is something I've got back into this year. I have painted three more for the collection but I haven't added them to the gallery yet.

Well that's it for today really. Has anyone noticed the blackberries are out!? How exciting! Off to go and sew bits on my cushion and read stories to small people :0) See you tomorrow!

My latest Etsylush Treasury!

Terrific Tuesday!

What a busy day!

Stuffed and ready to go my new knitted cushion! 

Empty they make amusing hats and Mum and I had great fun modeling them all around the sewing room!

I have added a couple of felt butterfly flowers so far and I will add some more buttons and bits later

I will keep you updated!

Crocheted flowers ready and waiting!

A finished Garland

Goodies in my work Basket ready for another day

I've just worked out what's been wrong with my cat all day. He has Been wistfully hanging around me all day long and it's because of my basket of ribbons! He just adores ribbons! Poor thing I just couldn't work it out.

My Husband has just tucked a long bit of Bias binding in his trousers in the attempt to multitask and the cat has embedded his claws and teeth into his leg by accident! 

Mustn't laugh.......Ha ha ha ha ha ha! 

See you tomorrow :0)

Monday Monday

The Two Huskies I won!

Well what a day I've had! This morning still bleary eyed, I sifted through my emails and to my astonishment, I found a message saying that I had won two soft toy huskies from the lovely people at Activities Abroad on their Facebook giveaway! Activities Abroad is the UK's leading independent activity holiday provider. My poor alarmed husband must have wondered what on earth was going on as I was frantically hammered on the bathroom door to tell him the exciting news! 

I spent the day painting wedding gifts for some of my lovely customers including another Strawberry Cake Stand (Pictured Below) It is going to be on the head table covered in chocolates! What fun!

Click here for further information on my Strawberries Cake Stand

Today's Favourite Etsy Find!

I have been collecting little bits and pieces in a shoe box for nearly 10 years now in the hope of one day building and filling my very own dolls house. 

I want the house to be 1930s and the setting to be just at the beginning of the war.

Click here to view this item on Etsy

Today's favorite Folksy Find

Kate (lilipopo) is a home educating mum who loves to draw and sew, especially as it this means she can work from home. From her shop I have a little bag which I keep my DS in another bag for my Video camera. A keying for my shed key and a little purse which I keep embroidery threads in. I just adore her quirky designs and I'm sure you will too!

Click here to view this item on Folksy

Well off to do a spot of knitting now! No peace for the wicked! 

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