fabric and rope bowl

 Hello ☺  I recently received a copy of the latest Tickle the Imagination magazine - such a delightful read.  Gorgeous projects and great inspiration for the crafty soul.
This edition had instructions of how to make fabric and rope bowls.  It looked like fun and something I could do with my limited sewing skills ☺

 I gathered strips of fabric from my stash and also found a rather large spool of cord thanks to my oldest lad - perfect for this project.

 The instructions are clear and include lots of pictures as you go along.  It's a fairly easy project - just a bit fiddly to start off with.  By the third one, it was a breeze!

 I went with smaller baskets - they all turned out different and it was fun to play around with the styles.

 So they will be perfect to store small scrapbook items.  They also look great on display.

 I can see myself making up a few more of these very soon.  And they don't take very long to sew up.

That was a fun project to share!
If you like some inspiration - check out the magazine!

Thanks for coming by ♥

wip: wednesday

 Hello there ☺ Today I'm sharing my finished weaving project (so technically not a 'work-in'progress anymore ☺)
It proudly hangs on the wall in our entry, which has just had a make-over!

 I love how it's turned out - it's bright, it's full of texture and it makes me happy ☺
Here are a few close-up's:

 Played around with a bit of fringing in this one, using different fibers and yarn.

 I always love the roving - reminds me of fluffy clouds!

And another view of the bottom fringe that finishes off the weaving.

So this is officially my third weave that I've finished.  I wonder if I can find another spot in my house, for another weave ♥

Thanks for coming by ♥♥

weaving

 Hello - it's officially the start of Summer school holidays - yay for that.  I love the relaxed feel of no particular routine ....................... 
I won't have too much more to share before the end of the year, but I did want to pop in and show you the latest weaving I've made!!
I ♥♥♥ it!!

 If you follow me on instagram you would have seen some progress pictures and also the hand loom that we made.  The loom was about the size of A3 - so it has made a decent size weave.  I had no set pattern in mind.  I just picked out some colours that I loved and was inspired by instagram accounts that share their weaving ..............
I even managed to source some wool roving from a local farm in Western Australia.

 Here are a few close-up's:

I'm sure this won't be my last piece of weaving art.  I hope to do some more in the New Year.  It's a great way to use up my yarn stash!!

Thanks for coming by ♥

today

 Hello - I have something to share!  A scrapbook page - this one is using the sketch from The Scrapbook Store - I've had it laying on my craft desk for a week now, so it was time to finish it before the end of the month ☺

 ..... and here is my take on the sketch challenge!

 I'm loving the pattern papers that are around at the moment, especially the script style papers.  I had some left over from a previous page, so thought I'd use it on this one too.
I've layered papers together and also used a photo printed on to white cardstock as a background, with the main photo matted in the black cardstock.
The title is some wood veneer letter- I've gone thru my stash and used up bits that I've had in kits etc ........
Here are a few close-up's:

It's nearly the end of the month, and then we can say 'December' ------ already!  This year has gone so fast.  December is a busy month - I hope to share some crafty things when I can ☺

Thanks so much for coming by.
Creating with love + happiness ♥

baby Pepper

 Hello - hope your week is going well.  I've been scrapbooking again.  This page was done for the sketch challenge at Scrap the Girls.  I loved the design of this one, especially the banner.

 Here's what I've come up with:

 This page is of my gorgeous niece, she is just the sweetest little thing ......... ♥
I found this lovely chevron pattern paper in my supplies - the pastel shades went well with the photo. 
Here are some close-up's:

 I had a great time adding in cute embellishments that I found in my supplies.  I love the little wooden birdie - a great find at a local discount store.

I've made the banner using some neutral colour twine, some pattern paper + vellum.  So quick and easy to do - then I've added in a few resin flowers and some washi tape.

Check out Scrap the Girls if you feel like playing along with this fun sketch ☺

Thanks for coming by.
Creating with love + happiness ♥

be passionately curious

Hello + happy Monday to you all ☺
I saw this sketch over at Scrappy Canary and felt inspired to scrap some of my pictures that I had printed out!  I love these sketches with clean lines - kind of like a 'block style'

 So here's how my page turned out - I did turn the sketch over to one side!

 I collaged three pictures onto 4x6" photo paper - love doing this as the pictures tell a little story too.  It was fun just to 'rummage' thru my supplies and pull things out that I liked.  I'm loving this script paper that I've used in one section. 
And the cork stickers by American Crafts were fun to use.  I've used one as my title!!  My little boy is a very curious one - always asking questions ♥
Here are a couple of close-up's:

I'm off to link this one up at Scrappy Canary and scrap some more ☺

Thanks for coming by.
Creating with love + happiness ♥

crochet bag

 Hello all ☺  I've shared a couple of photo's on Instagram (@madebychantelle)
  of this latest crochet project that I've made, but thought I'd share a few more pictures and details here.

 The pattern is from the crafty blog: My Poppet and is called a market bag.  I followed the pattern using some teal cotton for the base and kitchen twine for the main part of the bag including the handle.  I've also used a 4.5 crochet hook!

 It's turned out just lovely ....................................  I'm going to be using it as a project bag and have already filled it with yarn for my next 'work-in-progress'.

 The kitchen twine is nice to work - I found out that supermarkets do differ with the cotton kitchen twine - there are slightly different shades of off-white.  I love this particular one, as it feels quite organic and looks really natural.

This was definitely an enjoyable project to have going and it came together really quickly.  The pattern was easy to follow with very clear instruction - I'm glad to have come across it in my internet travels ☺

Thanks for coming by.
Creating with love + happiness ♥

weaving

 Weaving ............................ an old-age craft which is definitely making a come back with a modern twist.  I've been seeing lots of gorgeous weaves, popping up on Instagram☺

 Recently, I purchased this simple hand loom kit from Typo Shop, so I could have a little play around .......................  I can see it being addictive.

 For my first piece, I'm using what was supplied in the kit ............. though I'm thinking I might add in some buttons.  I'm not following any particular design; just having a bit of fun and seeing where it takes me.

 The kit included three balls of yarn - two very bright colours - and some jute === which is used as the warp thread but I'm also incorporating it into my weave to give it a very rustic look.

 Because the jute is quite a thick thread, some of the warp is visible.  For my next one, I think I will try a white cotton thread and possibly thicker yarn.

It's quite a slow process, but I'm finding it very relaxing and great therapy at the end of a busy day .................................  a great little project to have around the place ☺

I'm linking this post with 'Currently Creative' by Give a Girl a blog.

I will be sure to share some more as I go along.
Thanks for popping by.

Creating with love + happiness ♥

crochet

 hello + happy October ☺
I have a scrap page to share - it's been 'hanging around' on my desk for a few weeks - I did start it for a challenge but it got left behind ........ the other day I decided I should finish it!!

 It's a page about one of my favourite hobbies at the moment ☺ Crochet!!  This was a small project that I made - a snood - I love these colours and wanted to record a few thoughts about this hobby.
I've used bits from Heidi Swapp with the tags, colour shine and frames.  The silver stickers are also from her collection.
Here are some close-up's:

So another scrappy page done.  I hope October will bring plenty more ☺

Creating with love + happiness ♥

big helper - scrap the boys

 Hello everyone ☺  Hope your week is going very well!
Today I'm sharing a scrapbook page!!!  I looked back over my blog and realised that my last scrappy page was back in June.  Although I have created a couple in that time, I haven't actually shared any here.
So I checked out a few challenges for this month to give me some direction.  For this page, I've joined in with the challenge at Scrap the Boys - the theme is 'domesticated'.
I had these cute pics of my youngest, helping me with dinner preparations - they fitted the theme well ☺

 The background paper is from American Crafts which I picked up on sale at Spotlight recently.  It had a few pre-printed elements on the page already - I love the stitching.
I've also used some Project Life cards that I received in my box of goodies from the 'snail mail-box swap' - I also used some of the packaging too - it was too creative to throw away and I love the added bit of stitching.

 On the base paper, I used a chevron stencil and modelling paste to add dimension - I also added in a strip of tape that I got from Bunnings ☺

 I had red glitter sticker letters for my title but wasn't really happy with them.  So I removed them and was left with the out-lining - something that I add to my pages .......................  I love how this turned out!!

I do have a banner style design going on here - one of my favourite designs ☺ There are a few little layers behind the photo and here you can see the vellum packaging with stitching peeking out!  The chevrons were created with a photo corner punch and I've also added in an extra circle to the top.  A few wood veneers and mini pegs ................ the page is complete.

So I did have a bit of fun on this page - I'm hoping this is the start again to lots more pages.  I have missed sharing them ☺

Thanks for coming by.
Creating with love + happiness ♥

snail mail-box swap

 Hey and happy Monday ☺  Recently I participated in a snail mail-box swap with a few on-line blogging friends.  It was put together by Kellie from Give-a-girl-a-blog and I was lucky to help her out with a few idea's ................................
So last Monday I received some 'happy mail' and just had to share the gorgeous box of goodies I received.
This was sent to me from Tash - Little Bit of Thyme - she has a lovely lifestyle blog and is very crafty ☺
We provided a list of things we love, including colours, smells, hobbies and dis-likes too.  We could use this as our guide to include something hand-made, something to eat + drink, something to use and something to write ....................  lots of fun little themes.

 Tash went to great effort to present each item in such a clever way - each little package was sewn together with pattern paper and vellum and included a bible text - really meaningful ☺

 There was lots of my favourite colour - teal!!  Isn't this bead necklace just gorgeous.

 It all looks so pretty, that I haven't even opened all the packages!!

Thank you Tash for a very thoughtful and gorgeous package.  My first snail mail-box swap was heaps of fun and I would love to do it again.  It's so nice to receive special things in the mail box from crafty girls!

I posted off my box last week, so hopefully the recipient gets it soon ☺

Creating with love + happiness ♥

crochet ripple blanket

 Today I'm sharing something other than scrapbooking.  It's a crochet project I've been working on for the past five weeks or so.  I joined in with the #ripplealong at One Crafty Mumma.  I have been very good at starting crochet projects but never finishing them.  Joining in with this challenge has been so good, especially seeing as I actually finished this one.  And I really enjoyed learning this ripple stitch - it's so easy to do and is such an effective pattern.

 I've used this pattern from Meet Me at Mikes to get started with my ripple blanket, using four different colours, adding white between each row.  I love how the white has really made the colours stand out.

 I used a size 5 crochet hook which has made for a slightly looser knit and used Magnum Acrylic Yarn 8ply. 

 This blanket is the perfect size to use as a 'couch blanket', to keep warm at night when reading or watching your favourite TV show ☺  One of my boys has already claimed this one and more orders have been placed by the other three☺

 So I'm off to plan the next ripple blanket.  I still have quite a few balls of yarn in these colours so I'm going to be using them, adding in another colour or two.

Thanks to Mel from One Crafty Mumma for your fabulous inspiration.  It's been a pleasure to have joined in and also meet many other happy crocheting people ☺