On Saturday I met up with my lovely Mother and my Twinny and her bump!...It had felt like I hadn't been outside the house for a whole Month!~ Fighting off blooming bugs and being nurse maid to sick little'n's...So it was nice to have an outing to my beloved Tavistock and visit the Market, little shops and the 'Vintage & Textile Fair'~ The Homes & Antiques magazine was there with a lot of the lovely vintage goods used in photoshoots...Also I enjoyed some of the textile art by Teresa Dunne, (as seen below) very inspiring!!...
I did a degree in Printed Textile design and Surface decoration and over the years i've lost that creative flair to make things out of bits of fabric, sew and stitch...and I spend more spare bits of time doodling in pen and ink...But after having a very inspiring day it made me want to get back into what I used to love doing.
Life takes over some days and I barely have time to think about being creative...But I must start getting back into it and find my passion for it again.
I brought some lovely bundles of fabric at the Haberdashery 30% off too...Its got me all creative on this bright Sunday Morning...
The display cabinet below was a real find in the Charity Shop in Tavistock, only 2 quid!!!!
So my first little making session has been cutting sweet floral fabrics and gluing them into the display cabinet.
I was going to paint the cabinet white, but I actually love the wood, so I think i'll keep it natural...I love the smell inside it...Like an old book in the library~ Love that vintage smell.
My little fabric doll that my Twinny brought me a few years back is wearing my 'innocent smoothie' woolly hat~ suits her nicely...perfect fit!
The tooth fairy visited my daughter...her 2nd baby tooth came out~ bless her x
The cabinet with its glass door~ Such a beauty...especially with some vintage florals to add a splash of colour.
My Mother treated myself and twinny to a lovely lunch at a restaurant in Tavistock overlooking the river.
And after the Market we had a lovely Elderflower cordial and passion cake at a sweet coffee shop...
It sure cheered me up getting out in the fresh air...
I've been making a cushion cover...one of 4...
I love having my creative buzz back!...
x Kazzy x
I always feel so inspired after reading your blog posts. I also studied Textiles but then decided to study Fashion design at Uni. The only time i get creative now is when little pea gets her paints out!! I really miss those days.
ReplyDeleteI remember a while ago you mentioned you were going to be featured in a magazine.....something to do with vintage tea towels? Have I missed out on seeing your lovely work in print?
Good to hear you sounding more upbeat and buzzing to get making! Sounds like you had a perfect mother and daughters day out.
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What a lot of inspiration and beautiful pictures! Loving it...:-)
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet is gorgeous, glad your creative mojo is back, the photos are stunning.
ReplyDeleteI love your little embroidery! So sweet. xx
ReplyDeletehellooo laalaa the embroidery was Teresa dunne ;0) 'link on name'
DeleteGlad you are feeling better, and you had a lovely time with your family.
ReplyDeleteTavistock is a lovely place to visit and I regularly whenever we visit my daddy!
Julie xxxxxx
You've made we want to get crafty Kazzy! Your posts are so visually pleasing ... They have a real feel good factor, so full of cosiness and colour. Glad you're feeling brighter, and pleased yoy've got your mojo back! Love the little cupboard ... Bargain of the year!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your Sunday
Claire xxx
love the new secondhands cabinet and how you turn it into something new and
ReplyDeleteprettyness small thing sounds you have a lovely day out with youre siblings
have a lovely day leon10
It's always good to get that mojo back! Looking forward to seeing the cushion covers too.
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Fab photos, love the wee cabinet especially. Looking forward to seeing all your makes...
ReplyDeleteM xxx
The cabinet is really lovely!
ReplyDeletewow that little cabinet was an amazing find.....sounds like you had a fabulous day and obviously got you back crafting....can't wait to see what you make x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely day! I really like the cabinet and all your little makes. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteIt is really nice to hear that you have got your creative buzz back. You sound so upbeat its almost like spring herself has thrown you on her back and is taking you on here refreshing, renewing journey.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find for £2 and the vintage floral papers inside are lovely xx
Such a sweet little cupboard :)
ReplyDeleteI have a printers tray that is finally on the wall - just needs painting sometime this week!
Hello Kazzy! Your cupboard is so beautiful! I love it and I love your dreamy photos! You' re so busy.... And I have seen it is already very green outside. Have a happy week dear Kazzy! With love, Geli
ReplyDeletelooks so cozy and pretty
ReplyDeleteYour cabinet looks wonderful, what a find and what a bargain! As always I am envious of your day out in Tavistock, it sounded such fun.
ReplyDeleteSarah x
I always miss creative play sessions when I can't make time for it, but then sometimes I think they're even better when I do find time, because it's more concentrated! Your cabinet looks like the find of the month, have fun making it your own. x
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're on the mend. We've had our first week (touch wood) of wellness. Long may it be.
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Nina x
Fantastic cabinet and I love what you have done with it. Look forward to seeing your future creations. There's nothing like it for helping to get your mojo back. x
ReplyDeleteHi Kazzy
ReplyDeleteSounds like an outing is exactly what you needed!! I can't wait to see more of your creative makes
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AMarie
lovely Kazzy, a day out with your family doing nice things is such good therapy! Your display box is a find, I guess it would have been used for fossils or shells or something like that. Nice to keep the wood and looks lovely with the florals. Glad you are feeling that creative buzz! Heather x
ReplyDeleteI also went to the Vintage and Textile Fair! I picked up a couple of bits and pieces there but didn't have time to trawl the charity shops as I usually do. I'm envious of your little cabinet, I love what you have done with it. I wish I had known about the 30% off at the Haberdashery, I would have made time to pop in there too. It is amazing how a little hint of spring sunshine perks us up and sparks our creativity. Enjoy your making, Mrs RV x
ReplyDeleteYour display cabinet looks lovely Kazzy. The fabrics inside look very sweet! Wish I could have been at the fair too.
ReplyDeleteMadelief x
What lovely rich colours you have surrounding you! I don't think you ever lose your creative mojo - other things just take it's place sometimes x
ReplyDeleteI love all the art and bless her indeed losing her second tooth.....what does her fairy leave Sweet Pea? Heidi
ReplyDeleteSo fab to be back in bloggy land :-) Loved catching up with your lovely blog x
ReplyDeleteHello lovely Kazzy! Your photos are gorgeous and I always enjoy visiting you! Your home is such a happy and creative place! I am glad you enjoyed some wonderful time with mum and twinny. I wish you a happy rest of the week and weekend! Have fun creating sweetie! Much love, Paula xo
ReplyDeleteElderflower cordial, that sounds so good. We have loads of elderflowers here in spring and I've always wanted to make it, I bet it was so refreshing. So glad you had that lovely time.
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julie