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handmade 2013

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Baby pants

HANDMADE this year was the best one yet, I reckon.

My classes went well- I put quite a lot of time into preparing for them and it definitely paid off in making the whole weekend smoother. I made these baby pants with a tiny elephant for one of my classes, and did a bit of stamping on linen for the other. I wanted to bring finished examples to both classes and I also brought along some 'inspiration books' (my favourite printing books- this and this, and a botanical book too).

The students really got into making things and I loved seeing what they did with the materials. I also got to meet up with some dear crafty friends from out of town and make some new ones, too. 

Thank you to everyone who made it a success. I hope I can join in again next year.

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8 responses to “handmade 2013”

  1. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    I just love Lena Corwin’s book – it melts my brain every time I flick through it. Such stunning photography and beautiful projects.
    Handmade sounds like it would have been wonderful, too! How lucky you are to have such a thing going on near you, and to be involved.

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  2. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    It sounded amazing.
    It was nice to get more of a ‘feel’ of Handmade via Instagram this year. It made me very keen to try and get there next year 🙂

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  3. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    It was lovely to meet you and I had fun carving stamps on Sunday. I’ve even made more since I got home.
    I just wish I’d taken more time to browse your print books as looking at the Amazon links they look like they’d be full of ideas 🙂

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  4. Margaret Oomen Avatar
    Margaret Oomen

    i would love to attend one of your classes one day

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  5. Littleminx.wordpress.com Avatar
    Littleminx.wordpress.com

    the yellow stamped purse is just lovely! So glad the classes went well – Handmade just seems to go from strength to strength x

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  6. Tessa Avatar
    Tessa

    It was so great to be involved in your baby pants class – Louis is snuggled up in his now. Cozy! Great to see you again and looking forward to the next one!

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  7. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    Loved hearing from my crafting friends who did your classes tho and who were ALL positive
    I didn’t do your class this year – maybe if I come again next year (if Handmade can make it ‘slightly’ more affordable for out of towners?

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  8. tinyhappy Avatar
    tinyhappy

    thanks catherine,
    fair enough- i can see how it might get $ for out of towners- i hope we can see you there one of these days! 🙂
    -melissa

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