Crafting LIke Mad

Ohhh, I have spent a lovely week off work and just relaxing and crafting to my heart's content.

 I have also stocked my two new sites Etsy.com and Misi.co.uk. You can check out my Irish vintage and handmade items on them. Links on right....

This is a snood or cowel I crocheted to sell. I so enjoyed making it I want to make one to keep! How can I make my fortune if I want to keep everything I make?

And this is my latest creation...a boudoir corsage. Yes, I invented such a thing...after all why just wear a corsage on your daytime clothes?

While the snood scarf above is very affordable the following luxury scarf is not.... It is the most expensive item I have for sale.... A vintage Hermes silk twill scarf from 1965. ...Just $299! More pics of it on Etsy.com see sidebar 

...and now for the least expensive item...my 2" handmade pin brooches of miniature knitting. 
I LOVE making these and wear one myself. 

This is something that is not for sale. I made it for my nephew, Luke who is getting married to the lovely Aimee next Sat. 9th Jan in Avoca, Wicklow. Luke was so very fond of my dad that he is going to wear one of his ties at his wedding. I made this shadow box and included some wood shavings and my dad's old wooden rule. I labeled it "WIlla's Rule"I then added the words that my Da used to always say to us..." The man who never made a mistake - never made anything!"

 

I'll bring you some photos of the lovely young couple next week.

 

I almost forgot to say......Happy New Year to you all!

I am so loking forward to this new year and have great hopes for a great one (It has to be better than last year, which was my worst ever)

Still we all survived........ onwards and upwards!

 

Now, I want to say hello and welcome to a new blogger, my friend in USA, Mimi.

Welcome to Blogworld Mimi!  Give her a browse at Zoo Notes and Monkeys Update

Comments

[Twiggy]

Happy New Year Pam. Some lovely stuff here. I think Willas rule is great. Your boudoir corsage is very glam. I think my crafting mojo has come to your house as all I want to do is lie under blankets and eat choccy :) must be the snow!!
Hope 2010 will be fab for you and your family.
love
Twiggy & family xxx

[D]

thank you for your support pam!...i write to alleviate my own boredom and i hope by doing so, i don't bore others in the process!!...happy new year to you and your family...i'm also looking forward to 2010..(oh, and erin is single now these past 3 months! yippee!...i'm still trying to sneak a hint to her that we need a trip to ireland to set things right with her!)..xoxo mimi

[tracey]

That is a lovely gift for your nephew. Wishing you both a healthier new year than last...xxx

[kimme]

Oh, I really like your neck warmer! so cozy looking!

And the shadow box you made of your dad's ruler
is wonderful. What a great idea for a memory box
of him. I bet your nephew will get much joy from it.

You are so talented!!!

hugs~kimme

[Mimi]

hello again pam...just wanted you to know your link only goes to my comment page, not my main home page of the blog...try using this link...i may have missent...

http://zoonotesmonkeyupdates.blogspot.com/

thanks for your loyalty and friendship!

[Lorraine]

Happy New Year Pam, may it bring many good things! I love your makes.

Hope your nephew has a really lovely wedding, the gift is very special.

[colleen]

Oh that neck warmer is really yummy & can come in handy on those cold morning here in Utah! THe pins are darling as are all of your handiworks - have a great 2010 - it WILL be better :-)

[Catherine]

You look like you had a lovely Christmas! All those gorgeous homemade things - how fantastic. And you've made me want that book now too. I could easily become addicted to fabric books! Just love love love your sister's placemats.
What a creative family!
x x x
Catherine

[Stella]

Hi Pam
Happy New Year to you.
Love the craft items. You always manage to produce so much.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow in Avoca. I love it there. Hope the weather is kind.

[pam flynn]

Thanks for that Stella, I have had lots of time to craft over the Christmas. I hope you and yours have a fabulous new year. Best wishes...Pam

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Subject: [White OMorn Cottage] Stella submitted a comment to Crafting LIke Mad
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 07:33:17 -0800

[kate Murphy]

wanted to say how brilliant your web site is, from the pictures and comments with them, to the comments sent by bloggin' friends. when I feel the need to "get away" I come to white o' morn and it helps me to forget all problems and stress. you inspire me with your crafting and encourage me with your strength to keep on going no matter what. today i was in need of a little "getaway" and I was looking WAYYYYY back in your archives and came across your story and picture of the bat ! I laughed until I cried ! thank you Pam, I am glad your hubby Paul is doing well I have prayed for both of you. and I pray that 2010 will be a most delicious year for all!
(p.s. I am also a fae and frog fanatic, as well as a crafter)
kate in california

[pam flynn]

What a lovely comment. Thanks so much, you have made my day! I am at the wedding today and will be snapping some pics of it for blog. I love to hear from people who read the blog. Lots more to come. Cheers from Ireland! Happy New Year to you and yours...Pam

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Subject: [White OMorn Cottage] kate Murphy submitted a comment to Crafting LIke Mad
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:44:42 -0800

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