Inspiration from English

Hi All

The end of term is fast approaching and the moods are turning slightly fragile! I think a lot of people need some time away from school! Including me!

The other day I was sitting in english talking over revision and these four words came up. Besides being very good indicator words for an essay they are also fab words to create something a bit special. I think this may be turning into a layout soon!

Please feel free to copy this and use it for your own use.

Off to finish the packing now and hoepfully the next post you will hear from me will be back at home!

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Loves xxxxxx

Patchwork dreaming

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Loves xxxxxx

17 Secrets

Hi

• I should be doing prep now but have finished my coursework so am having a congratulatory ten minutes off.

• Thinking of coursework makes my head implode!

• For the first time in five weeks I have a Saturday off from Sport.

• I am worryingly over excited about this.

• I am ordering my leavers hoody next week.

• But I can’t believe I am ready to leave school

• And is it bad to actually not want to leave yet?

• The incredible weather this week has brightened my days.

• I thrive on sunshine...who doesn’t?

• One of my friends came up to me today and asked me for help on how to start a blog.

• I got rather over excited showing her hundreds of blogs and ideas!

• Being able to do Shimelle’s class again free of charge was the sweetest thing.

• I cannot wait to get ready for the sixth form party on Saturday with the rest of the girlies.

• Getting ready though is nothing compared to the joy of dancing with the boy.

• And speaking of the boy I got asked last night by a year nine if I loved him.

• I said “Yes”

• This post was inspired by this

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numbers

Seven days ago,

One school talent show and an evening of laughter.
fourteen acts.
three finalists.
Four lovely people asked to play in the interval.
together making one incredible band,
All she noticed though was one boy and his guitar.

One boy that made her smile and filled her heart.

Two days later, one picture on facebook....one picture that still gives her butterflies.

enjoy.

P.S One school network system that is driving me insane with periodically blocking by blog!

A new layout

Hi

It's back to school today so off to do some packing- and hopefully pick up everything of mine that is littered around the house!

I want to share a layout I made over this holiday. I love kraft paper so really enjoyed making this layout. The lace effect background is hand cut and was really easy to do. Inspiration came from here.

These are some of my favourite october afternoon papers that have featured on several layouts- apologies!

Hope you have all had a lovely week- posts may be a bit here and there from now on what with school computers! Thanks for stopping by

Loves xxxx

DIY notebook

Hi all.

Hope you are all having a lovely week. I want to share a little make with you today. Three of my friends are getting confirmed at school next half of term. I wanted to make them each something little just to celebrate the day.

This is a really simple style of notebook. The book is based on plain pieces of cardstock and small envelopes. The envelopes were 3.5x6 inches so I cut out four pieces of cardstock that size with one side scalloped to add a pretty touch.

I then alternated the book with an envelope and a piece of cardstock. The front covers were made with card slightly larger than the pages. I covered these in my favourite patterned papers and a strip of contrasting paper on the left. I also added the recipients initials.

I punched four holes in every page and front cover, then using a simple lacing technique with handmade braid, I laced the books. (i'm sure there is a more effective binding technique, but this worked just fine for me!!)

The next step was the best bit-filling the pages. As it was a book to celebrate a confirmation, I pasted Bible verses on the blank sides of each piece of cardstock, leaving the patterned side plain. Each envelope was labeled and filled with something.

This is such an easy style of book to make and looks lovely and neat! I am tempted to make others and fill them with photos and memorabilia!

What have you been up to recently?

Thanks for stopping by

Abi xxxx

DIY fabric bangles

Hi

Today I want to share a quick make. At the moment there are loads of pretty fabric covered bangles in the shops. I bought one a few days back in our local fairtrade shop. Looking at it, I figured it really wouldn't be that tricky to make. So...

1. take your bangle. I used some old ones of my mums which she didn't like but you could just as easily buy cheap ones from a charity shop or supermarket. Its best to choose bangles that are smooth for ease of covering!

2. Cut out a strip of fabric. I used patterened fabric. I cut a strip just under a metre and about an inch wide.

3. Start winding around the bangle. Don't worry too much about the loose end, try and tuck it under the first fold. The key is to wrap tightly and keep the fabric smooth.

4. Wrap all the way around, once you meet the beginning tuck the ends under each other and secure it with a dab of strong glue.

5. These do tend to fray and I can't really work out a way to stop this unless you hemmed it, which would make it much harder to wrap. Hey ho! Also remember that the bangle will be tighter with the added material so get one that is roomy to start with!

(the bangle in the middle is the one I bought, the other two are made by moi!)

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Loves xxx