School holidays.... I remember them well. Not quite the same as an adult! So dh takes little one off to nursery which left me and dd with some time on our own together. Mum and daughter stuff. We started our day with dd wanting to start a new stitchy project. Very good. It gave me a bit of time to work on my crochet blanket. Here is where it is up to now:
73 squares up to now.
and a few more squares to add...
I am going to do one more row of granny squares then figure out how to edge it. I quite like the squares without the white edge to it actually. Funny, when I got the wool it was a big improvement on the last blanket made with all odds and ends and scraps. However, I have seen some amazing blankets out there and so now I'm fed up of these garish looking colours. But my ds loves it so all well and good. I have just ordered some yarn to do the granny stripe blanket from Attic24's blog. I have ordered the same colours and hope they come soon so I can make a start.
So Back to me and dd and our day. We motivated ourselves to do an exercise dvd. My lazy butt badly needs a kick in this direction. I was surprised she sat out sooner than I did.
Time to go get ds and once home we entertained ourselves doing some face painting:
Ocean Fairy & Dog
It has been a couple of years since I last had this stuff out and wasn't sure I could still do it. Not too bad an effort hey? I need more clients to practice on.
So all is left to do is baking I guess then I can be the perfect Mother Earth figure! Yeah right. Happy holidays xxx
73 squares up to now.
and a few more squares to add...
I am going to do one more row of granny squares then figure out how to edge it. I quite like the squares without the white edge to it actually. Funny, when I got the wool it was a big improvement on the last blanket made with all odds and ends and scraps. However, I have seen some amazing blankets out there and so now I'm fed up of these garish looking colours. But my ds loves it so all well and good. I have just ordered some yarn to do the granny stripe blanket from Attic24's blog. I have ordered the same colours and hope they come soon so I can make a start.
So Back to me and dd and our day. We motivated ourselves to do an exercise dvd. My lazy butt badly needs a kick in this direction. I was surprised she sat out sooner than I did.
Time to go get ds and once home we entertained ourselves doing some face painting:
Ocean Fairy & Dog
It has been a couple of years since I last had this stuff out and wasn't sure I could still do it. Not too bad an effort hey? I need more clients to practice on.
So all is left to do is baking I guess then I can be the perfect Mother Earth figure! Yeah right. Happy holidays xxx
Lol....well I did the baking but not the face painting...
ReplyDeleteyour blanket is coming along well...crochet is another on my "to learn" list!!
Have fun xx
Very cool. Sounds like a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteYou just helped my confirm that the CIRCLE of LIFE needs to be surrounded in White. Ice cream White is the color I'm going with.
ReplyDeleteNow about that garden in the past posting.... Jealous. Stunning. Can I come visit for a closer look.
Kate - The Garden Bell
Love the face painting - don't let the vicar see - you'll be at the church garden fete doing LOTS of faces, lol!
ReplyDeleteI love your blanket - it's so pretty! Sounds like a fun day. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a great day. Lovely blanket and face painting.
ReplyDeleteI love your blanket -- so pretty! Isn't Attic 24 so amazing? Good for you for ordering the supplies for the stripe blanket. Your face painting is quite impressive! My kids used to love getting their faces painted. They're too old for such stuff now -- I miss those days.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the face painting.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket is certainly growing.
Great job on the blanket...it looks great! Your face painting skills are awesome. I'm sure you'd be the hit at kid's parties...
ReplyDeleteVery pretty blankie. And your face painting is great.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the holidays!
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ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving me a comment!
I like your blanket, you made me go and count how many hexagons I've done on mine - 126 and I'm planning to make it half as big again so about another 60 or so to go, eek!
The face painting is fabulous!
Anne.
Love the blanket...I wish I could crochet more than a simple chain!
ReplyDeleteI love your blanket! It's so cheerful. I don't think I'd be possible to be grumpy under it.
ReplyDeleteGreat blanket! I tried crochet, but couldn't get the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteWow - your face painting is really good! You have such gorgeous kids too.
Wow, you are quite an artist!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the blankey, its so pretty
ReplyDeleteCute faces, you did a fab job
Meant to say, well done Dad on the post below, he's been making great progress
Love the face painting...so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe afghan is stunning...wish I had the patience for something like that!
Lookin' good--I think your face paint looks quite professional!
ReplyDeleteAttic 24 has a great blog; I can see why you are inspired by those colors. :)
Soundsa like a lovely day. I love your crocheted blanket
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blanket!!! Great face painting, you are very artistic!! Sounds like a special day!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe crocheted pieces looks love and cute face paintings.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the summer holidays!
You're very good at face.painting. I bet your kids were very happy with their new identities, lol.
ReplyDeleteVery nice blanket.
Hazel I just LOVE your afghan!! It's gorgeous! And what a great job with the face painting, too. :D
ReplyDeleteLovely blanket - sure to keep DS warm & snuggly. Love the colours for the stripey blanket - looking forward to watching that develop. Nice painting jobs - looks like you all had fun. :0)
ReplyDeleteI love the blanket, colours work so well and the white definitely defines it
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