Vegan treats

I am so tired of buying expensive or tasteless treats that are semi-healthy. I love nakd bars but they are so pricey I can't justify them. Though that's probably why they are a treat. Anyway, I have decided to experiment and make my own nakd type treats. 

I raided the local health food shop yesterday and bought pitted dates, dried cherries, cocoa nibs and flaked coconut. Once home I broke out my food processor into it I added 1oz of each of the fruits and coconut and 1/2 oz of the cocoa nibs. I blitzed it all together then squished the yummy goodness into four truffle shaped rounds. They taste delicious and much tastier (and cheaper) than nakd coco loco bars. I have stored them in the fridge but don't think they will last long as I am on a treat myself Friday. 

Helping others

A good friend of mine is an amazing blogger. Yesterday she shared a link on Facebook calling out for help for someone wanting a character crochet camera lens cover from Sian at geekisnewchic.com This lady cannot crochet and wants this lovely item. I took a look at the link and to my surprise there were no takers. Even though she has the pattern and is willing to supply all the yarn.  The pattern is a an original design by Sarah Goldschadt

I have no exciting projects on the go as its way to hot for wool at the mo. so I replied. I had a message back a couple of hours later. I now have the pattern for a really cute little doggie lens cover and plan on making this item this week, I will post photos when it's finished. 

First photo - ears and start of face 

Photo two - just needs a nose

Finished cover

Sian wearing her camera cover

Belly bump painting

Today I painted my second baby bump. It was a lovely morning and my model is a beautiful young lady who is having a little boy. We decided on a cheeky monkey as she did not want anything too girly.

It took just over an hour to complete and mum-to-be loved it. Which gave me the happys.

Lush spa taster evening

Lush in Carmarthen offered taster spa sessions in their shop last night. I went along with my sister as we both love lush products. The taster sessions were 20mins each (in reality I think they lasted longer) we were supposed to have three each but when we got there we could have all four! It was awesome. I had the good hour first. It was a lovely relaxing arm massage with an amazing staff member. Then I had the spell, this was my fave session an absolutely divine foot massage. I could have gone home at this point and been really happy. Next I had the comforter which is the most recent treatment, it was all pink and lovely (with chocolates too). My final surprise treatment was validation. I don't normally enjoy facials but this was a lovely treat and how I stayed awake is anyone's guess. The staff were all fantastic and I can only hope that lush open a spa in wales (Liverpool is a bit far to travel ) as I can't wait to try the full treatments! 

I can blog on the go!!

I have just discovered a mobile app so I can blog on the move. This will hopefully stop me from going long periods without keeping updated. I am amazed at how easy it is to use and can even add photos. Not sure about adding hyperlinks and whatnot but could always add them at a later date. 

This is my first mobile writing. But now I need to charge my iPhone! Typical. 

My very first prenatal painting

Anyone that knows me, will be aware that I also dabble in face painting, it is a passion that has grown since having my two youngest children. This week I was able to paint my very first pregnant belly. It is the most amazing thing I have ever done. A good friend of mine is currently 28 weeks pregnant and agreed to be a model for me. And what a beautiful model she is. As it was my first I searched and searched the internet for ideas and had a head full of inspiration. On the day I felt excited yet nervous, mum to be had no expectations and gave me free reign of what to paint. I opted for something quite simple, as a first attempt I didn't want to knock my confidence.

There were a few errors and plenty of room for improvement, but my lovely model has agreed to let me practice again. Next time will be butterflies :) I am very very excited!

To busy to blog!!

I can not believe that I have not written anything since February. I have been so busy with crochet orders and family life I have had no time to keep a record.
I think the very long winter kept me crocheting more than I normally do, I had a flurry of orders for pixie style cardigans ranging from adults to babies. I still have not finished, there are three more children's sizes and another adult to go.
The one currently on my hook is orange and black stripes. I had no idea buying orange yarn would be so difficult. Locally there is cheap and nasty scratchy acrylic or not quite orange. So I had to buy online, my only problem with this is not being able to see the actual colour. But thanks to Deramores I got all that I needed.
I have made this cardigan for boys and girls in all different colours. It is so versatile and easily adaptable. Here are a few pics of the ones I have completed.

I have also joined a local "stitch and bitch" group, its an off shoot of a knit and natter as we all work so can not attend a day time group, we are all also about 30 years younger than the other ladies. Its a great evening out. Every Wednesday evening we meet at a local club with our crochet / knitting / sewing and discuss our project and ideas for new things. We have been fascinated by yarn bombing. So much so that we may have a sneaky plan for the summer. It is amazing how people in pubs just accept a group of ladies knitting and crocheting in full view, we have had a few people come to ask us what we are doing but it has all been really positive.