So, I saw this tutorial from Beverley at Flamingo Toes for a bat headband, and I thought to myself, what Eloise really really needs for all the Hallowe'en parties she'll be going to is a Bat Fascinator, so I made this, which is basically the same as Beverley's original design, but lop-sided so it sits to one side of the head. It doesn't show in the photo but the bats are made from glitter felt and are a bit sparkly. Unlike vampires, bats ARE allowed to sparkle!Incidentally I had to buy a whole yard of the stuff so expect more glittery black projects in the future.
Making me happy this week is a vintage china heart mosaic I bought at a craft fair (seen here below another from the same artist that I got last year)
Also making me irrationally happy is my new kettle. My old kettle had sprung an annoying leak and basically weed all over my feet every time I picked it up. It has now been replaced ~ let that be a warning, any other household appliances who are getting funny ideas. Who knew kettles could be this much fun! It reminds me of a fat happy cockerel and makes me smile every time I use it. (If anyone else fancies one I got it from Next)
12 comments:
Love the kettle, useful and beautiful as the Shakers maintained or was it William Morris? Anyway, can see how you like it.
E will look terrific!
Loving the sparkly bats. Great hearts, I love most heart shaped things. Superb kettle, could never fail to make you smile with the polka dots.
I adore the bat fascinator. BRILLIANT !!
Cute little tea kettle
Charming hearts
Delightfully fun Bat Fascinator
So now, let's see what you can do with sparkley black felt
aww cute little sweet kettle..
i love everything so much..love the bats so much too...
hugs for you xxx
Brilliant fascination, clever mum.
Love the kettle, very trendy, you'll be getting lots of visitors all wanting a brew when they get a look that....shame I live so far away lol
As usual you make the coolest things!
Love the bat fascinator, I see a great future as a Royal Hat Designer! Phone Beatrice & Eugenie now LOL.
I always know I'm in for a treat when I see a new post from you, Christine...The teakettle is such fun--that would cheer up anyone on a cold winter's morning... Love the heart mosaic, too (of course! It's blue and white!) and the Bat Fascinator is well--fascinating :)
OMG Christine - I LOVE that kettle!!! Wowser! And the fascinator is just too cute.
That bat fascinator is brilliant! Love the heart mosaic too.
Have to say that kettle is so funky! I love it!
The bat fascinator is gorgeous. I LOVE your kettle and the heart mosaic.
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