Probably not, the picture isn't a hoot and it is still in individu-owl pieces.
I'll hopefully get it stitched up and finished tonight, fingers crossed!
Friday, 25 September 2015
A knitted surprise...
Can you guess what I'm knitting?
Probably not, the picture isn't a hoot and it is still in individu-owl pieces.
I'll hopefully get it stitched up and finished tonight, fingers crossed!
Probably not, the picture isn't a hoot and it is still in individu-owl pieces.
I'll hopefully get it stitched up and finished tonight, fingers crossed!
Thursday, 24 September 2015
World's Weirdest Events
The other week, a new series called 'World's Weirdest Events' started on the BBC with, of course, the one and only Chris Packham as the well dressed presenter.
It is very similar to 'Natures Weirdest Events' but it covers, well, The World!
From exploding rocks to farting herrings and from the human body to exploding birds, it covers (and I quote the fantastic man) "the downright weird"!
The science behind each weird and wonderful event is explained, experimented on and proved with multiple theories and beliefs as to why such things happen.
A dog spinning round in circles before it defecates on the street, is not his or hers way of showing happiness for such an act, they're not dancing! They are simply finding North and making a mental map of the area by... pooing...
So next time you're out and about and you see something weird, accept it with open arms!
After all, it's not just the little things which are weird and out of the ordinary, everything is weird which is why our whole planet is so wonderful.
Love the weird my Moment-eers, because we are all part of it!
It is very similar to 'Natures Weirdest Events' but it covers, well, The World!
From exploding rocks to farting herrings and from the human body to exploding birds, it covers (and I quote the fantastic man) "the downright weird"!
The science behind each weird and wonderful event is explained, experimented on and proved with multiple theories and beliefs as to why such things happen.
A dog spinning round in circles before it defecates on the street, is not his or hers way of showing happiness for such an act, they're not dancing! They are simply finding North and making a mental map of the area by... pooing...
So next time you're out and about and you see something weird, accept it with open arms!
After all, it's not just the little things which are weird and out of the ordinary, everything is weird which is why our whole planet is so wonderful.
Love the weird my Moment-eers, because we are all part of it!
Wednesday, 9 September 2015
Leeds Festival Window
What's a festival without bunting?
And without wellies...
LOTS of wellies!
And of course rain, it traditionally rains when it's on, it didn't this year surprisingly!
And lastly, picnics... sort of, not really a picnic-y seen is Leeds Fest.
Still, it all looked good and it was fantastic fun putting it all up! Can not wait for the next window display!
Monday, 7 September 2015
Nice-ish picture of a sunset
I went to Blackpool the other week, visiting my sister and all that!
Not the best weather in the world but on the way back to sunny (but not so sunny) Yorkshire, I saw this in the wing mirror of my dad's car.
The picture could be way better but how often do you get the chance to take such a picture?
The beauty of what Nature has given us and far too many of us have turned our backs on it unknowingly.
I hope you enjoy it my lovely Moment-eers!
Not the best weather in the world but on the way back to sunny (but not so sunny) Yorkshire, I saw this in the wing mirror of my dad's car.
The picture could be way better but how often do you get the chance to take such a picture?
The beauty of what Nature has given us and far too many of us have turned our backs on it unknowingly.
I hope you enjoy it my lovely Moment-eers!
Friday, 4 September 2015
Gem Fair and Gem Surprise
There was so much there that interested me and as a typical girl, I was attracted to everything shiny...
Darn they're pretty!
That aside, I told my friend I'd buy her a gem and I did, but I didn't tell her I'd turn it into something...
So Steph, if you're reading this, STOP STALKING ME!
More to come!
Trumpet to Trowel done!
The lovely copper trumpet I found in a charity shop now has a new purpose in life; to be gardened with.
Using the paper templates as a guide for shape and size, I: cut, formed, shaped, moulded, (you name it!) the copper pieces to shape using only a ring mandrel, pliers, nylon hammer and tin snips.
I must admit, it wasn't easy! but I was determined to have these finished for my mothers birthday on Tuesday.
Next up, were the handles. I would have quite happily turned the handles on a wood lathe, darn I love those machines, but I had no wood and no easy access to one of those wonderful, yet dangerous, lathes. Never mind! Amazon to the rescue!
When the handles finally arrived, I then had the problem of fastening them to the copper. No way was I going to solder them! The copper was the perfect shape and hardness (not intended to be rube!). Soldering would soften the metal making it incredibly flexible once again. I did not want to risk hardening it with the possibility of distorting them both.
Rivets it was! Fortunately, my father had a rivet gun and after a few extra components were made, the rivets were riveted and the trumpet then became a trowel.
Yes they are messing and could be much neater but as a gardener, my mum loves them, and as her daughter, all the more so!
Sometimes, the best things in life are made with absolutely no planning, no modelling or prototyping. Leaping into the unknown can create unique pieces and unforgettable memories.
Always leap into the unknown my wondrous Moment-eers!
Using the paper templates as a guide for shape and size, I: cut, formed, shaped, moulded, (you name it!) the copper pieces to shape using only a ring mandrel, pliers, nylon hammer and tin snips.
I must admit, it wasn't easy! but I was determined to have these finished for my mothers birthday on Tuesday.
Next up, were the handles. I would have quite happily turned the handles on a wood lathe, darn I love those machines, but I had no wood and no easy access to one of those wonderful, yet dangerous, lathes. Never mind! Amazon to the rescue!
When the handles finally arrived, I then had the problem of fastening them to the copper. No way was I going to solder them! The copper was the perfect shape and hardness (not intended to be rube!). Soldering would soften the metal making it incredibly flexible once again. I did not want to risk hardening it with the possibility of distorting them both.
Rivets it was! Fortunately, my father had a rivet gun and after a few extra components were made, the rivets were riveted and the trumpet then became a trowel.
Yes they are messing and could be much neater but as a gardener, my mum loves them, and as her daughter, all the more so!
Sometimes, the best things in life are made with absolutely no planning, no modelling or prototyping. Leaping into the unknown can create unique pieces and unforgettable memories.
Always leap into the unknown my wondrous Moment-eers!
Thursday, 3 September 2015
CD rack plan and action finished!
As you well know, maybe, I had a mega idea with a rather tall CD rack. Well I finished it, it actually didn't take all that long to do but darn am I happy with it!
Two halves which are safe enough to stand or lie on the gondola without them falling on someone's head. Now we will be able to display and hopefully sell more CD's.
Lovely!
Two halves which are safe enough to stand or lie on the gondola without them falling on someone's head. Now we will be able to display and hopefully sell more CD's.
Lovely!
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