Something a bit different!

Hello all and I hope that your week is going well?  I'm looking forward to finishing work on Friday for a break - much as I'm enjoying my job, the last few weeks have been so busy (at home and work) that I'm ready for a break, and hopefully a little relaxation time!  And I apologise if I haven't been round to visit your blogs lately, time has been at a premium but I'm hoping that I'll get chance for a little browsing on the web!

Something a little different to share with you today.  I'd made a couple of these a little while ago and a colleague saw them at work and asked if I could make a couple for her

I've used fabric from Cath Kidston for the bags (which are great as make-up or toiletries bags) 

And then lined them with spotty or gingham fabric.  But please excuse some of the slightly dodgy blanket stitching!  I always enjoy playing with fabrics and just made up these patterns as I went along! 

I was also asked to make a card for a friend's daughter to give to her German teacher who was leaving. She wanted quite a simple card - suitable for a teacher (and a man!), so I came up with this!

I used coloured card to make the German flag for the background, and simply added a sentiment ("Goodbye and Good Luck" in German!) and some starburst flourishes from Joanna Sheen in gold mirri card.  Hope it fits the bill! 

Back soon,

Kim x