Bee happy ..... pat the dog

The poor ickle doggy has burst a blood vessel in her ear and kept scratching it.

The vets sorted out her ear out and put her this collar on to stop her from scratching.

She is feeling so sorry for herself :(

She does have her ickle doggy friend to keep her company :)

I made this bag this morning while poorly dog was at the vets.

The theme is french and black and white on beige linen.

There is an outside back pocket and inside pocket with trims of black and white gingham ribbon.  I also put this ribbon on the handles.

I made a ribbon bag charm as well.

Think I may put this on Folksy later.

Hope your weekend is cheerier than the poorly doggy's.

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Bee happy .... change things

After changing my CK quilt cover I got carried away with trims and added some to plain hand towels.

I used my gorgeous East of India ribbons and some pom pom trim.

I have also had a go at making strawberries from my lovely Tilda books.

You can see the different shapes as I got better at it!

When I bought my CK quilt cover in TK Maxx I found another crown, couldn't resist.  I filled it with my Laura Ashley roses.

I also popped back to Lakeland and used my remaining credit on a PIP bowl.

And finally, I can't remember who asked, but here's a close up on what is holding my ribbon pole up.

A small screw from net curtain wire with ribbon looped around the pole and then hooked up.

Hope this helps :)

Bee happy x

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Bee happy ...... be naughty

I bought this Cath Kidston king size quilt cover in TK Maxx a couple of weeks ago and put it to one side because my bed is only a double. I know, it doesn't fit, I know, but couldn't help it, had to buy it before someone else did!!

Notice the bargain price?

I couldn't help it girls, I cut it up!!

I never thought I would butcher anything CK but it just happened!

I cut both sides and the top off so it was 200 x 200cm to fit a double (leaving seam allowance) leaving the press studs along the bottom still.

I added strips of spotty fabric and edged with gingham ribbon.

I cut a panel off the top altogether and added more spotty material.

Then I used a strip of the CK quilt which had been snipped to add a strip to the top part.

I edged in lace and more gingham ribbon.

I then sewed all the sides up and hey presto a new quilt that fits!

Hope you love it as much as I do :)

I got the idea after seeing some absolutely gorgeous PIP quilt covers which I couldn't afford in John Lewis.

Bee happy x

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Bee happy ..... catch up

Seems like ages since I last posted cos Blogger was down!

A quick reminder of what these looked like before I sprayed them.

After 2 coats of spray this is what they now look like :)

In place in the flower beds they stand out much better and add a little interest to the garden.

As always my little helpers were on hand.

My washing line broke last week :( It is a retractable one from Lakeland that has 2 lines.  One of the hooks snapped off when I tried to wrap the line around it.

Any ho, I rang the lovely people up at Lakeland but because I had had this washing line for a couple of years it wasn't being stocked any more.  But because Lakeland have a lifetime guarantee on all of their products they gave me a code so I could return the broken washing line and get a credit note in store.  It actually cost me £40 when I bought it, forgotten how expensive it was!

I went to the new Lakeland store in Meadowhall to buy new washing lines.  Turns out that the new lines were £11 each so I got 2 and I had spare credit left.  I cruised the aisles for a while and decided on a PIP tea towel as well.  I am still £8 in credit :) will save that for a rainy day!

I won another giveaway a little while ago and my prize came in the post on Saturday.

Deborah at The Wugs Backyard crochets these necklaces herself, they are so pretty.

http://poetesswug-thewugsbackyardblogspot.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-felt-like-dancing-in-rain-todaywonder.html

Check out Deborah's blog as she has just crocheted a gorgeous bag.

Bee happy x

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Bee happy ....... spray some bits and bobs

Decided that this thingy bobs in the garden looked a bit sad so thought I would paint them.  I decided on an antique white and sprayed them in the garage yesterday. The weather has been too windy to spray on the garden at the moment.  I have left them in there to harden and will photo them tomorrow in all their glory!

This morning Mr Postie brought me these treats from Berry Sweet Treats as I won a giveaway she was having, they are so cute!  check out her shop on Etsy it's full of delicious things :)

http://www.etsy.com/people/berrysweettreats

She even included some cute note paper.

And don't you just love the tape to seal the envelope?

Thanks again Sabrina I love my prize.

Bee happy x

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Bee happy.... change your craft table

I got my table cloth in the post which I won from The White House.  It came in a cute pink bag with cute stickers on the tissue paper, thanks Shirl, I love it :)

Check out her lovely blog.

http://ourlifeinthewhitehouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/and-winner-is.html

I have been updating my storage as I was running out of room for my East of India ribbons.

I looked in the garage for some wooden dowel but couldn't find anything.  I was about to leave when I spotted my pink fishing net which I got in Woolacombe, North Devon when I wanted to go rock pooling :)

I had a brainwave!

I cut the end off my net handle (after checking the holes in the ribbon reels fitted) and hey presto a pink ribbon holder.

I screwed in 2 small hooks underneath the shelf and then attached ribbon round the pole, filled it with the rolls and then hooked the ribbon on the hooks.

I also decided to use an old tape measure to staple onto my sewing table for quick measuring.

I'm really pleased with the updates and now I can see my lovely ribbons better :)

Bee happy x

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Bee happy ... have a few day trips

Husband had last week off work so we decided to go out for a few day trips.

First off was a visit to the Trafford Centre again and a look in Selfridges.  While I was browsing PIP products husband wandered off for a while. He has the attention span of a small child but this time it worked in my favour as he came back with a CK bag in his hand.

He had bought me a present bless him.

My new PIP plate and mug to match my bowl
I bought a few weeks ago.

When I opened my present from husband it was this gorgeous bag to use on our day trips.

Inside the bag I found some CK badges as well :)

On Tuesday we went to the Lake District and headed straight to Grasmere, love it here.

Lots of cute sheep about with their lambs.

We also stopped off at Keswick and went to the James Bond Museum, husband loved it here, he took loads of photos.  If you like James Bond it is definitely worth a visit, loads of cars and memorabilla from the films.

We had a day at Whitby and Scarborough and then a couple of days at home around the garden in the lovely weather. 

Updated my sewing corner, photos later.

Bee happy x

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