Making, baking and taking it easy

As I sit writing this post the rain is pouring outside. This is a day for hibernating at home with some crafty bits and bobs and tasty treats to accompany many cups of tea.

Baking some tasty treats

As many of you know, I've been a rather poorly chick over the past year and a bit. Whilst I wait for my next lots of tests at the hospital I'm keeping myself sane with my love of craft and, when I can, baking. Today, given that I had a large pot of natural yoghurt to use, I decided to make some gluten free scones - here's the recipe. I do love a good scone. Finding gluten free ones is impossible and I much prefer homemade than shop bought :)

I've also got a bowl of pears to use up soon. I'm sure my husband will be voting for a crumble when I come to use those :)

Making

I managed to find myself some new little crafty bits and bobs online during the week, including some iron on webbing and some double sided tape. May sound random but I have some ideas in my little head that require both. You'll have to wait and see what I use them for......... :)

I can reveal, however, one of my new projects - reusing old plastic bags to create new and usable items. I hate waste so why should plastic bags be any different? After finding inspiration in one of my knitting books I've decided to go crazy and just knit until I decide what I want to make. The original pattern is for a bag but I'm wondering whether I can make something a little more adventurous.

Here's what I've got so far .....................

..........and time to relax

After all the excitement of baking and blogging, I'm ready for a little rest. Time to settle down and catch up on some of the programmes I've missed recently. I discovered Inspector De Luca (BBC4) at the weekend and have to say I'm quite intrigued and MUST watch more to really decide whether I like it or not ;)

Happy crafting, people :)

KnittyNora xx

Where has the weekend gone?

I can't believe it's nearly 4pm on a Sunday afternoon! It's always the same. After a busy week I look forward to the weekend and then what happens......? It flies by!

I've decided not to set myself a list of things to do this weekend because I never get through it and you begin the next week feeling like you're chasing your tail (so to speak). This weekend I've made the most of some time to relax. My husband is busy playing on the hills and I'm enjoying being at home with my laptop and putting together ideas for crafty projects. At the moment I'm busy creating labels for my crafty creations ahead of a craft fair I shall be taking part in in a few weeks. I'm hugely excited and busy trying to get everything organised.

Thanks to a special offer from moo.com and etsy, I've just received a box of beautiful mini business cards. I can't wait to hand them out!

100 brand new mini business cards

Personalised cards- made especially for me

One of the many beautiful designs available

I'm off to make some scones now - yum! 

Enjoy the rest of the weekend, wherever you find yourself and whatever you may be doing,

KnittyNora xx