Monday, 9 September 2013

Seizing the day



I had planned a rather traditional what-we-did-on-our-summer holiday/hints of autumn post. Whilst away we spotted native crayfish, met dear friends in a beautiful garden, came face to face with great crested newts, ate delicious food (I made buttery parmesan-laden polenta with mushrooms - it's SO good) and spent time with family. 

Sometimes though, an idea for a project seizes me. You know the feeling - it just presents itself, fully formed inside the noggin and resistance is futile. I had to carpe the crafty diem.


So, during a quick trip to buy Autumn tights for the little ones I pounced on some plain long-sleeved T shirts. I ferreted in the cupboard for my fabric pens, practised some doodles and went for it. After a brief spell under the iron I was done. The girls have happy-making new tops and I have that slight glow that comes from a quick, satisfying project.

Right, we're off to pick more blackberries from our top secret squirrel location....

18 comments:

  1. Cute, cute, cute! If you ever decide to take orders, I would like a bird-and-spray one in a grown-up size please. :)

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  2. What a unique t-shirt your daughter has! It looks lovely on her!!

    Happy week!

    Madelief x

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  3. So sweet.

    Lovely to take on a simple project with quick gratification.

    I'm sure the girls will show off mum's artistry.

    You cannot live too far from my sister in the UK.

    Christy
    Lil Bit Brit

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  4. Too gorgeous indeed x I know how you feel when you just need to get that crafty thing done xox Penny

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  5. So sweet I love the one with the little birdie.
    Clare x

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  6. Wonderful. You are such a great artist, lucky girls. Hope you have a good week.

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  7. I love these drawings emma, especially the birdy on the branch one, how lovely for your girls :) good luck with the blackberry picking, I have been doing the same at the weekend, makes such lovely puddings :) safxxx

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  8. What a unique top you daughter now has..... I am sure that this will be the first of many. Love your drawing x

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  9. Ooh, now I'm inspired Emma! How well do the fabric pens survive (endless) washing? Love the designs x

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  10. how lovely!!

    bet you won lots of mummy points for those.

    (apparently I lost all mine this week for cooking peas twice...)

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  11. Beautiful Emma, so much lovelier than Tshirts covered with brand names, superheros, etc. You draw so well

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  12. What a lovely project! I bet your girls are delighted. I only wish I could draw!

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  13. What a cool tee shirt. We have used coloured fabric pens in the past and have had a range of Nintendo/fairy/rainbow creations but it looks much prettier as a simple one colour design.
    Thanks for admiring my latest knit xx

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  14. °º✿♫
    °º✿ Olá!
    º° ✿✿
    Passei para uma visita.
    Estou encantada com a delicadeza do seu trabalho! Seu blog é encantador.
    Boa semana!
    Beijinhos do Brasil.
    ♫° ·.¸.•°♡♡♫° ·.

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  15. How charming - I cannot believe that smallest pebble was a babe in a sling when we first met. Where does it go?

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  16. Too sweet. Both designs are gorgeous but I like the the cloud one best :)

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