A is for Attitude

I have recently found the blog Lottie Loves which just called out to me - Lottie is a fabulous woman who loves vintage, sewing and dresses (amongst other things) and well, how could I not love someone who loves those things?!

Lottie is currently running a series of tasks called "Finishing School" - basically, it is a workshop to help you feel more fabulous and feminine. So, I have decided to give it a go!

The first task is A for Attitude. The task is this:

"Which bits of you do you like, which bits of you do you love? What have you achieved that you look at with satisfaction and joy? What do you like about your body? What do you love about being the woman you are? I want nothing negative, no buts just pure ‘this is what I like/love because…..’"

So, here goes!

Firstly, I love my shoulders and collarbones. I don't even know what it is about this area of my body, I think it just always looks toned and catches the sun first - I feel very glamorous wearing a halterneck or off-shoulder top.

I also love my nails - I am lucky to have strong nails which I can grow very long. I used to paint all sorts of nail art on them when I was younger - now I prefer to leave them natural, but feminine.

I love and am proud of the fact that I am a very loyal friend. If you are a good friend of mine, I would go to the end of the earth and back for you, without even a moment's hesitation. I would always always be there for a friend if they needed me (I'd probably even be there for people who weren't friends either - it's just the sort of person I am!). I hope my friends all know this.

I love the fact that as I get older, I am becoming more and more feminine. I used to live in jeans, very rarely wore a skirt - I just felt more comfortable in jeans or trousers. Now, however, I have gone the other way. I love the way I feel when I am wearing a skirt or dress - I love feeling feminine.

I love my creative side, and that I can attempt all sorts of different crafts - taking a few starting materials and turning them into something new is something that makes me very happy.

Finally, I love my smile - I've often had compliments on it, and I love to use it as often as I can!

How about you - what do you love about yourself?

Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

For all you lovely readers out there, I have a great link and website to share with you!

Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

They are currently running a number of giveaways, one of which is the one linked above. The giveaway is for a fantastic apron from Boojiboo, who you should definitely check out - her aprons are absolutely adorable! I shall definitely be saving up for one, and look forward to looking cute as I bake goodies in the kitchen!

Four Good Corners

I have been invited to be a blogger on Four Good Corners, a blog from a group of crafters all over the world (although mainly in the UK) about "Making things, doing things".

I am very excited about this and have just published my first post - go have a look!

Please sponsor us!

Day 58/365, originally uploaded by Fearful Penguin.

On 10th May, Erica and Emily will be striding out to help people affected by cancer. We will be doing the Shipley Stride sponsored walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Macmillan Cancer Support provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support to those affected by cancer, and their families. They also push for better cancer care. They make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer and I want to help to make sure they continue to do so.

We would be grateful for any donations, large or small, so if you can afford to give anything at all, please do, to help Macmillan carry on their vital work.

Just Add Water

Well, I have to admit, I've been suffering from "artist's block" recently - I just haven't had the inspiration or the motivation to create. I was like this bath ballistic when it was sat on the side, just waiting. Once I but the bath ballistic into the water, however, it came alive, fizzing and turning and bubbling away.

A friend of mine has asked me to design and make the invitations for her wedding - we discussed a few ideas and all of a sudden it is like I have been put into the water - I can't wait to get started! I have spent time together looking through various ideas online, and I'm looking forward to going craft shopping on Monday to get the items needs to put together a few samples.

So now I have the motivation, the inspiration just followed naturally. I love it when that happens!

Like a forgotten friend....

..........who reappears after many years lost...... I will be back!

Just give me a week or so....

Apologies for the absence. But hey! How have you been? Tell me ALL about what you've been up to!

Help to knit the World's Longest Scarf!

I was recently told my a friend of mine that she had started knitting a scarf. nothing unusual there, except this friend really isn't the knitting type. When I asked why she was knitting it, she told me about Jenny Chant, and as soon as she told me, I knew I had to do all I could to help, too.

Jenny Chant has gone through more than I could even imagine - having survived cancer three times, she has now set up the Jenny Chant Appeal to help with education and support for sufferers and their families.

And now - to where you can help! In order to raise money, she has decided to knit the world's longest scarf. However, this would take her 259 years if she attempted this on her own! Therefore, she is looking for people to knit and donate pink scarves for her to add to this record attempt.

There are more details on her website - www.jennychant.co.uk - please do visit to see how you can help. There are two difficulties of pattern, and even if you can't knit there are other ways in which you can help. At the very least, please spread the word about this appeal to anyone know know who you think may be able to help.

Thank you! I'm off to find some pink wool now!