Halloween Craft Fun...

This week, whilst was recovering from my first cold this winter, I got my craft box out and I found some old felt candy cane mice I made about 10 years ago.  I got inspired and decided to make a variation on this idea to decorate the house this halloween.

I then thought others might like to make some of these and I have designed my pattern, written out the instructions.  This craft idea is available to buy from Etsy www.etsy.com/petticoatjane

To make it you will need the pattern and the following:

 §    Pencil

§    Orange felt or card

§    Black felt or card

§    Glue or double sided sticky tape

§    Candy canes

§    Paint or felt tip pens

Why not check it out and have fun with your children this Halloween.

Snow Time

The snow is here and my home made designer winter coat is falling to pieces. This is not good timing. It will take a while to take it to pieces to repair the detail and put in a new lining, which is what it needs. The actual fabric of the the coat is fine. My solution is to create a new coat. I am using a 1940’s pattern and some home spun Scottish fabric in green and grey checks. It will look great. I only hope it is going to be big enough for me as although I have made it bigger than the original, it still looks like it may be a tad tight. I will use the new coat once it is finished whilst I will take my old coat to pieces and rebuild it. Once my old coat is finished; new ribbons are sewn up the seams and the new lining is put in, then the 1940’s repro coat can be sold on Etsy in my shop Pettycoatjane.

Prom Shoes

Today I am trying to sort out a problem.  First I will give the background:-
My daughter had a very definite idea of what she wanted her prom shoes to look like.  We went to London and trudged around the shops even a great shop in Carnaby Street which had some wild and wonderful shoes, but they were not quite right.  We ended up in Harrods and there were some shoes at half price there, but not in her size.
I suggested that she design and make her own.  She has designed them, we have found the shoe to use as a base and have mirrors, gems and chains to decorate them with.  The problem is sticking the mirrors and gems to the shoes.  My daughter has said no to Evostick because it is yellowy coloured when it has dried and super glue did not work.
I need advice.  If anyone reads this and has any ideas or experiences to share, please post them here.