I started crocheting these Christmas bauble beaded stars last year...

I gave one to my Aunt for Christmas inside a hamper of goodies and I have just posted a red one to my blog land friend Lisa (Lisa Ridgeon Originals)

The pattern was from an issue of Crochet world... I think it was last December issue...

 

I have 3 pearlised white  ones to bead up and a gold one from last year that was never completed, I think from one ball of coats sparkly crochet thread I can get 4 stars...

Last year I bought the beads from a bead shop in town and at anything from 20p to £1.20 each it was a bit expensive... this year I have bought some beads from China so hopefully they'll be a little more affordable to make... but you know me and sparkly things .. lol

 Lisa (Lisa Ridgeon Originals) made some bits and bobs for a bazaar she's doing and I fell in love with an IPhone pouch and note book she had made in this lovely cute woodland fabric... needless to say I bought them.. I do so love having things around me that my friends have made... I think its because I know its been made with care and thought and love...

 included in my delivery was this beautiful Origami bird... I dare say with a fair few hours of swearing and cursing I could make them myself but I have asked her to make me 9 for my Christmas tree this year... obviously I will pay for them but how wonderful it will be to see something on my tree that has been hand made by a good friend.... and come January I shall wrap them up in tissue paper and keep them safe till next Christmas... 

 I think the one above will be on display all year round... I also have one large bird and 2 small birds that decorate my mirror in the lounge that Lisa sent me before when I bought felt cakes and last Halloweens ghosts... I do like birds...

 Another picture of Rachel's (Contented) mug mat... fantastic isn't it!

I have been learning a new crochet stitch which when I was reading the pattern made no sense to me at all... however I have now mastered the trinity stitch and if they had just said "crochet 3 together" I would have grasped what the hell they were going on about much quicker! lol

So I shall leave you now with all these creative makes by 2 of my bestest bloggy buddies and I would just like to thank you all for being my friends...

I do so love and appreciate you all

it would appear that I have been blogging for 2 years so I think a give away will soon be in order

once I have sent out a very late and delayed swap parcel...

oops!

big hugs to you all

Alex

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