Cushions and Fabric Gifts

Afternoon Ladies.

It's still a little manic in my neck of the woods, but I have made time this weekend for a little crafting.

I apologise in advance for yet another cushion, I think I have a problem; but that's my thing at the minute.

I finished this little beauty today, I love cable and it's just so detailed and right at home on my couch.

Here is where I confess; unlike the last cable cushion I made, this one didn't take me month, it took about an hour.

I cheated!

I snaffled this jumper up in the charity shop a few weeks ago and as soon as I saw it I thought cushion!

I snipped and sewed it and crocheted a row on the back to make button holes and added three Grandad buttons from my vintage button box.

I have to also show you this little beauty, I received in the post on Friday from my lovely friend Sue.

What makes this even more incredible is that Sue is sewing after having had an operation on her hand only 3 weeks ago!

Isn't she clever it's a beautiful fabric tray made with the most wonderful shabby roses fabric it's right up my street.

It has now taken pride of place on my messy shelf which is full of my favourite things, it's perfect for keeping my scattered bits and bobs in place.

Thanks again Sue xXx.

I also used it to hold my latest crochet; the softest sweetest little grannie squares for my next cushion, watch this space!

p.s. I just have to send lots of love and light to those affected by the terribe tragedy in Japan, I just can't get my head around the scale of the carnage my heart goes out to them all xXx

~ ♥ TTFN ♥ ~

Estee Lauder Gift Time

As some of you may know I am quite thrifty in general but when it comes to face stuff and makeup I adore Estee Lauder!

I ran out of foundation the other day and after work I popped into the Metrocentre and in Debenhams I hit the Estee Lauder counter only to find it's Gift Time!! EEEEkkkkk, I didn't even know.

I bought my favourite foundation and with one other purchase you get the free gift, I could have bought something cheap but I was desperate for more Idealist Skin Refinisher so I got that too!

I never feel properly dressed without Idealist it turns your skin to velvet, when I have been cash strapped I have settled for the Boots No.7 Protect and Perfect, but it is a poor relation to the Idealist.

Look what I got free, there were two options this time, the creams for the older skin and this one for the youngsters like me (stop smirking!!):

Full Size Lipstick, Mascara, Eyeliner, Mini Toner, Facewash, Mini Idealist mini Face Cream.

And all in a sexy pink croc pouch, which is huge!! I have lots of these Estee Lauder Bags now, this is one of my favourites so far.

So if you love Estee Lauder pop into Debenhams and get the offer, they do a beauty club now a bit like the boots points system which is pretty good!

p.s. Just so you know I have no connection to either Estee Lauder (I wish!) or Debenhams just like to pass on bargains or good deals when I can.

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