Fabric Flower Brooches

Endless possibilities - from top left - felt, a wool-type fabric, denim.

How gorgeous? These are so quick and simple to make and will be a great way to use up fabric remnants.  Now on to a headband...

Hurrah for the glue gun!

 

(For Helen - so you can see what it is!)

Glue Gun!

Oh dear!  A whole new world of wonky homemade projects has opened up since my glue gun arrived today.  I'm finally going to be able to complete a lot of the things on my 'to make...' Pinterest board.

Here's a first attempt at a homemade card.  Think I need a bit of practice with the gun, as you have to be quick before the glue sets.  So the heart isn't exactly in the shape I wanted, and it's a bit off-centre, but hey, all in all it looks pretty cute.

Now, on to felt broaches.  And I had an idea for headbands with denim roses...

New WP Pinafore shape

Have slimmed down the WP Pinafore design, narrowing the neckline and sculpting the sides to give a more shapely silhouette.  Here are a couple of samples I put together today ready to take to the Buy it Baby fair.

 

Age 3-4 using Tanya Whelan French Hatbox TriRose in Lavender

 

Age 4-5 using Tanya Whelan Lana in Turquoise

Don't forget, you can email to order your own version - laura@wonkypocket.com xx

King's Road

Spent a day with some very good old friends yesterday on the King's Road and at Buckingham Palace viewing "The Dress".  Had a good browse of the Peter Jones haberdashery department in Sloane Square before a mooch around Cath Kidston and afternoon tea at the Chelsea Teapot.  Fabulous cakes and a very nice cup of Darjeeling.  We giggled like schoolgirls and misbehaved totally, just like the old days.

Then on to the Palace to view the state rooms and the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress.  Being quite pregnant, we managed to even be allowed to use the loo inside the Palace!  Could quite imagine Harry popping off for a wazz before the photos were taken on the big day.

A great experience and in great company.

 

 

New bean blind - it's up!

And there was no need for bribery brownies - Mr WP got his drill out and got stuck in.  Really impressed that a) it works, b) it fits and c) it looks pretty good!

This weeks' creation

Needed a banner for the Buy it Baby sale. Came up with this idea, rather than just using a piece of fabric.  Really happy with it!

WP ra ra skirts now in bigger sizes

Just finished off a Ra Ra skirt for the lovely Jo at Ladies that Cake.  Am just in love with the fabric.  Tanya Whelan's Darla range Picnic Rose in blue.  Stunning.

It's size 8-9 yrs so I think that means the range has now officially expanded to older children!  Must find a way to adapt the pinafore...