Whats the point.

The title of this post says it all.

No one reads this blog, just as no one was interested in buying anything I made.
The craft fairs are a bust, after £50 layout only £18 made back and I can't book any more as they are full for the next two years!

Ive started to give away my makings for free to the neighbours of my new house. The large Hex blanket and the Round cushion are gone. I am transferring my place of work closer to home in the next few weeks, so less commuting time but more hours. It helps financially but not creatively.

I think everyone has days like this. Mine just seems to be months.....

Dilemma

Hello world...

I'm at a cross-roads right now. I've so many things I want to make, but I just cant seem to get the time or energy to do them. Work is taking up most of my time until at least August.

So I am doing none of them.

Instead I have decided to step back from the usual crafting stuff and do a painting, something I haven't done in over thirty years. What am I going to paint? I have a few ideas but its just going to be whatever comes out the day I lay the paints out.
I'm not very good at it. But it is relaxing. I'll take a picture at some point, just don't expect anything recognisable!

A Long time

Hi....

Its been a long time.
During the 'gap' I've moved house. The new one is lovely but a downsize from what I am use to.
Many projects have been put on hold.

I have, however, been trying my hand at something new.... Candle making.

Its not something I have ever tried before and did not even think about it until I was walking past a Charity shop and saw a complete kit in the window.
"Why not?" I thought. So I bought it.

Its very addictive, Im just not very good at it...

Yet....

Its something I really enjoy, but the kit is very basic. I think, when funds allow, the house move stripped me of everything cash-wise, I might look into getting a more sizeable kit.
Or even make my own.

A picture of my first efforts...

Finally finished!

Hi!
The bowl is finally done. It took me three weeks just to decide what to use for the footing. I went with a thin, tough foam base so its scratch free on all surfaces.

This is what it looks like....

Back!

Hi all...

Back after a holiday hiatus.
The bowl is more or less finished now, I had to let it stand in the shed for a few months to remove the varnish smell!. Just needs the felt base adding and its good to go.

Have a few crochet things on the go at the moment, but nothing else close to ready yet!

I did make a New Years resolution this week, to take more pictures!

When I do I'll post them here...

A disappointing day...

You know how things seem to be going so well then 'blam' it all blows up in your face?
Well that might be a little dramatic but it was how I felt yesterday at the craft fair.

It turned out to be a poorly advertised venue, with most store holders than customers. Out of 32 stalls only 4 sold an item. I didn't sell a thing, nor did most of the other people there despite them all having some beautiful stuff.

I suppose I should just chalk that one up to experience. I wouldn't mind so much but it was my first one and has left me rather jaded for the future.

Fortunately I have found a reputable company who organises fairs and I will be going to one of them sometime next year.

Meanwhile here is a panoramic picture of people setting up....

Busy Busy Busy

As the title says, Busy!
40+ cards made, 40+ bookmarks also finished. Numerous other bits and pieces...
The fair better be worth it!

Here are the bookmarks...

....and some of the elements for the cards before I added them...

See you soon!