SEND IN THE CLOWNS.....
Another super speedy week full of all sorts of fun has just whizzed by - at least it all keeps me on my toes!
And crafting has taken place too - woohoo!!
I really need to sort out my ribbons was the first thought when I saw this pic...what a tip. I made four drawstring bags to send to my brother Steve who is going to try and sell them for me to raise funds for the RNLI. The bunting is for the new grandson of Christine Bishopsmate, who asked me at the Crop if I could make some for her. It's in the post Christine! Obviously I don't want to show the whole thing until it's been received....
You get a twofer of desk shots today!
It's a long story that I shan't bore you with but I had to make a clown's hat based on a man's bowler that I acquired years ago (from a friend, I didn't hijack some city gent!!) As it's a quality titfer (I do love that word) I didn't want to poke holes in it or sew into it. Anyhow, I dug out my scraps and covered the crown, then sewed fabric around the rim:
Bet you didn't expect to see THAT on my desk today, lol :-D
Have a great week!!
25 comments:
LOVE the hat!! only you could get asked to alter a bowler hat... I hope we get to see pics of it in action and you as a bus driver.... Have a great week Helen #??
The things you turn your hand to Jan. I hope there will be photos of the sketch as I can't wait to see what you will be wearing to go with the steering wheel lol. Have a great week. Sarah #5.
Love that bunting!!!
Your creativity is boundless, wow!
Happy WOYWW :)
Claire, no. 1
Morning Jan. Well - what a surprise this morning! LOVE the hat - and as for the feather covered steering wheel... well, let's just say that your WI is a great deal of fun - and I wish I could be there to see the sketch!!!!!!!!!! The bunting sounds good - and I trust your brother manages to sell those bags for you. Oh my - what a week!
Take care dear heart. God bless.
Margaret #2
Hi Jan, Love the colourful clowns hat. Your steering wheel is intriguing. The banner looks great and that's just the one piece, so the whole thing will be fab.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #12
Not sure what's going on here today but I've tried three times to leave you a message from my ipad and it's having none of it!...I'm now on the lap top and my fingers are working faster than my brain :-)
You have had a really fun week with all your creations....I really love your hat....I enjoy challenges like that.
Hope you have another fun week.
Hugs,
Annie x #11
The hat is seriously fabulous. But it was the feather boa covered steering wheel that made me howl....coming just before the explanation as to why, I pictured this in your car!! When you’ve sorted the ribbon box, it’ll be half empty I reckon and I know someone with more than she could use in a lifetime. WIll top it up next time I visit, like it or not!!
Oh Jan - the things we crafters get asked to do - and love every minute of doing, even if it's trial and error! What a fab job you made of the hat and I can't wait to see photos of your feather boa in action!
You and I certainly share the same taste in fabric and buttons. The hat is wonderful-you are very patient as well as imaginative. Like Annie above, I oftenhave trouble loading a comment from my ipad.
Happy WOYWW - and you are showing off some wonderful creativity again. I have only just remembered that in an earlier comment you mentioned meeting up. I will go back and look for that, and then get back to you later when I manage to sit down again. I love that lighthouse fabric. Not been to Hobbycraft for years. Perhaps we can have a joint trip there some time. Ali x #16
Seriously! A boa covered steering wheel - whatever next, Jan :) The covered bowler is a real tour de force too and I'm sure the sketch will be great fun. Look forward to seeing the bunting in it's entirety. Have a wonderful week. Elizabeth x #17
Hiya Jan, great stuff! Had visions of you mugging some city gent for his hat, lol. Sounds like the WI thing will be great fun. Fab bunting, Christine will be pleased, I know.Just put next years crop in the diary! YAY!!!! Lots of love & hugs, Shaz #8 XxxxX
I hope there will be a video for us to view with you behind the feather-covered wheel! Your desk is full of fun projects in a riot of colours! Just makes me feel happy! Have fun! zsuzsa #19
Hope we see some photos of your bus driving and the clown lady - love that hat - you are so good at making things - anything! And you are reaching out to papercrafting too although none at the moment.
Love that bunting - the lighthouse is fabulous and against the white background it all looks so good - can't wait to see it all.
Hugs, Neet 7 xx
ps a pipe joint leaking in the loft. Just had another builder here (who is repairing the roof ridge tile that came off (in the pouring rain) to give us an estimate for the ceiling repairing and skimming (it is heavy wallpaper not artex as we thought so impossible to match up). It never rains but it pours - and it is pouring down with rain right now.
Hugs, Neet 7 xx
Oooh Jan what a feast of fun and colour this week, with the gorgeous seaide bunting, pretty trimmings and as for that hat!!! I would wear that in a flash. Just fabulous! Thank you for your visit and your lovely commennt - glad you like the boxes. You're not the only one to be reminded of galaxies!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #15
The hat looks great - lov all the colours !
Darlene #20
I think your hat is charming, and unique, LLJ.
Happy WOYWW
Rose #27
That hat is such fun! You are so clever, and the bunting is adorable. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. God bless, Caro x (#29)
Thank you for your visit earlier, your gorgeous parcel arrived safely this morning..... I haven't opened it, told Catt and we are taking it round to her tomorrow .... excitement abounds!!! Thank you so much.
That hat is just soooo me, I want one! you make the most delicious creations, you in a feather boa .......
Chrsitine #21
Hi Jan, I love the fab titfer! And now visions of you driving a bus with a feather boa steering wheel. We need photos for sure, or tickets?? What and when is this event! Lol. You really are a very talented lady! Have a lovely week Heather x #28
Oh my gosh! The hat and steering wheel are hilarious! Bet your sketch will be a hoot! Gotta share pics!!! Thanks for popping by!
Carol N #20
Hi Jan, loving the bunting and all those gorgeous colours. Thanks for asking about my mum she is making progress and thanks for the visit to mine. Happy belated woyww, Angela x13x
I indeed didn't expect to see such a hat and how clever of you to cover it without stitching into it! Thanks for your visit earlier this week, happy belated woyww and a hug from Holland. Marit #10
that is just brilliant Jan that you were able to convert the hat and the bunting looks great too :) ~Stacy #30
HI Jan, I'm a tardy visitor this week :o) I love how you've altered that titfer (I love that word too) and only wish I could see the sketch it will be used in! Have a great weekend. Annie C #14
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