Wednesday 27 November 2013

November Hump Day ~ Water World.

It's time for the November Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop! This month's theme is Water World. I wanted the participants to incorporate water, or some of the water-loving images that Bombshell has to offer. And there sure are a lot of them! Below is the full hop list. Please be sure to stop by everyone and leave some love!



Ingredients:

Stampin Up Inks.
Core'dinations card stock.
Acetate.
Stickles.

Thursday 21 November 2013

Off My Hook! Free Pattern.

Cherry Hat and Shoes.


My Friend recently announced the arrival of her new daughter,
 Cherry Wren so this little set was an absolute must! 
The little shoes are made using a pattern I bought from

My Cherry Hat I made up as I went along but I have created the pattern below for you to enjoy!

HAT
In standard English terms to fit size  0-12 months.
Hook 4.0mm
Baby Bamboo Yarn in  Apple

Foundation row ~ Ch 3 join in ring with sl st. 6dc into ring and join with sl st in 1st dc (6).
Round 1 ~ ch2( does not count as a stitch through out pattern) 2tr in each st and join with sl st in 1st tr (12).
Round 2 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, tr in the next**, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (18).
Round 3 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 2 tr **, Rpt * to **5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (24).
Round 4 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 3 tr **, Rpt * to **5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (30).
Round 5 ~ ch2 *2tr  in next st, dc in the next 4 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (36)
Round 6 ~ ch2 *2tr in next st, dc in the next 5 tr **,  Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (42)
Round 7 ~ ch2 *2tr  in next st, dc in the next 6 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (48)
Round 8 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 7 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (54)
Round 9 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 8 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (60)
Round 10 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 9 tr **, Rpt * to **5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (66)
Round 11 ~ ch2 * 2tr in next st, dc in the next 10 tr **, Rpt * to ** 5 times then join with sl st in 1st tr (72)
Round 12-18 ~ ch2 * tr in each st then join with sl st in 1st tr (72)
Round 19 ~ ch2  *tr in next 34tr tr2tog**, Rpt (70) 
Round 20 ~  *sk 1st dc 7tr into next st sk next st sl st into next dc**, Rpt * to **  times then join with sl st in 1st tr. fasten off and weave in ends. 

Top Stalk.
Stylelife DK in Brown.

slst into any of the 6 dc at the top of the hat 2ch ,5dc round, continue in one continuous round until your stalk is 4cm's long. Fasten off and weave in ends.

CHERRIES
Stylelife DK in Red (A) and Fern (B).
Foundation row ~ Ch3 join in ring with sl st. 6dc into ring and join with sl st in 1st dc (6)
Round 1 ~ ch2( does not count as a stitch through out pattern) 2dc in each st and join with sl st in 1st tr (12).
Round 2-5 dc in each st.(12) Fasten off but leave a long tail, weave the tail between each dc to create a drawstring and pull tight and fasten put don't cut the tail. Make 4.

Stalk and leaves, 
Join in top of cherry with sl st, ch3 cut yarn and leave st open. rpt n next cherry without cutting yarn. Join the two cherries by working 1ch through both loops together. 
ch10, slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next. Now working in the back of the foundation ch slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next, fasten off. 
Join with slst at the stalk, ch9, slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next, working in the back of the foundation ch slst in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, htr in next ch , tr in next 2 ch, htr in next ch, dc in next ch, slst in next, fasten off leaving a long tail. You should now have two cherries attached with two leaves. Rtp with remaining cherries.

Stitch Cherries to the top of the hat using the tails of yarn you've left over. weave in ends. 


Feel free to share this pattern but 
please give credit were credit is due!







Wednesday 20 November 2013

Introducing.............The Backdrafts!


The Backdrafts are a 5 piece Rock band from Norfolk. 
They are all serving firefighters for Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service and they are FANTASTIC (ok I'm a little biased)
Lead Guitarist James Little (Him indoor's) , Vocalist and Rhythm Guitarist, Andy "Higgy" Heginbotham, Vocalist and Bass Guitarist Dave Pleszko, Duncan Barrow Keyboards and Percussion and Scott |Field Drummer started playing together January 2013 and have quickly become favourites on the local pub scene performing covers of Rock music from the 1950's to the present day as well as some very finely self penned fire safety messages "Smoke Detector Blue's" and "Stop, Drop, Rock & Roll!"


Well today was a special day today..........

They had their first audition for

 BRITAINS GOT TALENT!!!

AND THEY GOT THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND!!!!


We, the loyal fan's and WAGS had absolutely no doubts at all that they would,
especially as the perform in full fire kit!


If you fancy having a peep you can find their Facebook page HERE
and you can listen to them or even buy their single
The proceeds from the sales of this single all go to


Just in case you were wondering this gorgeous one is my 1/5th of the band!


WELL DONE BOYS!!

We can't wait for the live shows
WOOO HOOO!!!


November's Bombshell Sketch.


Its Time for November's Sketch!


 Feel free to flip it, flop it, and make it your own! Just as long as you have fun and it's all good!
Remember to play along at the 
Bombshell Blog or at the Forum
 but you must use
Bombshell stamps
 if you want to win the prize!


Ingredients.

CS ~ Core'dinationns.
Embossing Powders ~ Debbie Moore.



Ms November Pin-up Challenge.

Kas Mello, Bombshell's Ms. November, has issued her challenge,
"Rough Chicks, Bikes, and Leather".
 Not all girls are into pink and bows, some are covered in grease and have helmet hair. Motorcycles are always a good girly accessory, and what biker chick doesn't love leather?

Remember to play along at the 
Bombshell Blog or at the Forum
 but you must use
Bombshell stamps
if you want to win the prize!

Unfortunately I don't have any "rough chicks" in my Bombshell Stamps collection so just went for the Bikes and Leather bit instead. I've used brown parcel wrapping paper which I crumpled and torn into small pieces  then covered a piece of card stock using watered down P.V.A. glue all over. After allowing to dry I rubbed over with some "Aged Mahogany" Distress Ink
I then embossed and distressed the edges before mounting the images.


Ingredients.

CS ~Core'dinations.
Embossing Powder ~ Heat It Up!
Parcel Wrapping Paper.
"Aged Mahogany" Distress Ink.