Wednesday, 9 March 2011

Using up my beads...

It's coming up to the next Pins & Needles show at the Metro Arena in Newcastle and it made me think ... I bought beads at the last show that I have not even opened and the guilt set in.

I set to and made a few key rings / bag charms as the beads are just to pretty to stay hidden away. These are heavily inspired (read copied) from a keyring that my lovely friend made me recently that I posted about here.

Hearts & Roses

Pearls & Ribbons


Whilst I had the bits out and my crochet stuff to hand I mixed my medias and made some crochet and bead earrings, not sure what I would wear these with.


I have taken a bit of a shine to my last crochet cushion and have made a start on another one in a more muted shade, I have still not finished the huge granny square cushion I really should get one thing done at a time.

Oh, one last thing, I gave in to bloggy peer pressure and bought myself the Rosali Bed set from IKEA last week, I was a little unsure till I got it on the bed and I just love it!! My delightful husband climbed into bed with a bit of a quizzical look and said "You do know we don't live in the 1950's don't you?".

...well I wish we did!

Anyone up this way heading to the Pins and Needles show this time; if you are might see you there?


~ ♥ TTFN ♥ ~

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23 comments:

  1. Bethany9 March 2011 at 18:43

    I see nothing wrong with living in the fifties :)

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  2. Amanda Makes9 March 2011 at 19:15

    Aw Kandi...how cute to think that we're snuggling down into identical bedding! xxxx

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  3. bibbitybob9 March 2011 at 19:19

    Those bag charms are lovely, and I'm very jealous that you have Rosali bedding - we're so far from Ikea! x

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  4. Ali9 March 2011 at 19:33

    Ooh your charms are lovely. Sat here watching tutorials on crocheting on you tube oh what a larff mine looks nothing like it!!! OOh I mentioned about the pins & needles show on my last post and wondered if it was worth the trip up??? What sort of stands are there??? I am very tempted for a jolly up there - hmm hope my passport is still valid lol xx

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  5. Unknown9 March 2011 at 19:40

    Ooo I love your bag charms. I might look at Pins and Needles.
    Husbands don`t understand these vintage/50s/cupcake things do they.... my hubby rolls his eyes at yet more pastel tins/jugs/baskets that get purchased on a weekly basis!I keep saying I want to be as organised as Anthea Turner....
    Love the Ikea quilt cover.
    Dx

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  6. Unknown9 March 2011 at 20:27

    Oh I love the bag charms - might commision a pair to use as nipple tassels!;-P

    I love the rosali beding too, I was thinking of buying another set to make light weight curtains with.

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  7. VintageVicki9 March 2011 at 21:15

    Great makes (as usual) :)

    I'd love a rosali bed set - however we have a superking sized bed & duvet :(

    My men don't get my floral life - I don't under all the willy jokes - guess we're equal ;)

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  8. Pootle9 March 2011 at 21:32

    Ha Ha, had to laugh at your hubbies comment! I really like the rosali bed set. Been tempted myself but I reckon that would set my OH over the edge. He doesnt like "girlie crap" as he calls it. x

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  9. Linda9 March 2011 at 21:33

    Oooh thanks so much I didn't realise that was coming up (pins & needles that is). I'm about to try and rearrange some things so I can go on the Saturday. I can imagine a similar comment from my other half - they just don't quite get the pretty floral thing do they?

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  10. Yankee Valley Stitcher9 March 2011 at 22:07

    Love all the "beady-ness"! Your earings would look great with some blue jeans and a white linen shirt.......so fresh and fun!!

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  11. Fraggle Emma9 March 2011 at 22:53

    Ive got my tickets within arms reach and have a 'fund' for my purchases lol xx

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  12. Jacquie9 March 2011 at 23:39

    Love your charms , so pretty .
    It's the first time I've seen that IKEA bedding , but I have the wanties now :0)
    Jacquie x

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  13. Josie-Mary10 March 2011 at 06:45

    I have that bedlinen & I love it! I also have the blue which I think is now discountinued :(
    Loving the beads :) x

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  14. Ali10 March 2011 at 07:31

    Thanks for the link xx

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  15. Gilly Tee10 March 2011 at 08:50

    I love that quilt cover unfortunately I don't live within a 100 miles of an IKEA, it's most inconvenient but it does save me money.
    Gillx

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  16. Alex10 March 2011 at 09:50

    Oh don't worry about it - I haven't touched any of the beading stuff I bought at Harrogate last year either!

    The Pearls & Ribbons keyring is absolutely beautiful.

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  17. char10 March 2011 at 10:43

    well done on the makes, those earrings are wonderful!
    i have so many projects on the go / left for ages, i wish i had time to get round to them, and i love that duvet set..but i'm not sure i will go all the way there just for that, and i reaally don't need any more furniture!

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  18. Wendy10 March 2011 at 12:41

    YOur keyrings are gorgeous. I also have a ton of beads, I've no idea why, they seem to multiply! I should make some of these. Thanks for the idea, consider it stolen ;0)

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  19. Anonymous10 March 2011 at 14:06

    Men don't get it do they! Lovely keyrings. I'm the same with things that I buy at shows that I just have to have then realise months later I've not touched them! :) x

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  20. giddynici10 March 2011 at 23:11

    It's far too easy to forget about these things isn't it. Your bag charms are lovely though and the covers are so pretty. x

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  21. hart4411 March 2011 at 18:14

    Love your bag charms :)
    I take it hubbie won't like your gift then lol but there it's for you and I know you do :)
    Sue x

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  22. kim11 March 2011 at 21:56

    What a fantastic idea combining crochet with beads......very pretty.

    Thank you for leaving such kind words of encouragement on my last post,
    florrie x

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  23. ♥ emma bear forever ♥13 March 2011 at 10:33

    Love all your beadwork and Im so pleased you got yourself a Rosali bedset. You would of regretted not buying one x

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