Cuddly planes

If you remember, the other day I made three mini-wheels but without telling you what they were for. 

 

 Well now I can tell you. A young E. just celebrated his fourth birthday and here is his present:

 

 I had found a pattern via Pinterest a while ago, but had not gotten round to use it until two days ago. Now, the thing is that while making it, my little boy asked very kindly (and desperately) if he could have one too. So I made him one as well and he just loves it.

I also made a small pink car for his sister, she was so happy about it! She liked it so much that she spent the night with it :)

I used a pattern from "Look at what I made". I made a few mistakes but on the whole, it was rather easy to make the mini-car.

The SC & more n°290: 3

The number 3 is this week's challenge theme given by Isabelle  . 

 Here is my participation:

 Three mini wheels - the smaĺlest is hardly bigger than my 2,5yo 's fingertip! I cannot show you what they are intended for though, not before Friday when a birthday boy will be opening his 4th birthday present :)

So... if you are curious, visit me again on Friday at 16h! Check out the other creations in the Museum

 

 

Cherry stones cushions

My parents-in-law have several cherry-trees and they were quite prolific this year. We got a LOT of cherries, but only after a while I did think of keeping the stones ;) I'll do better next year. I had about 800gr of stones, so I made three small cushions and I have about 160gr of stones left.

Material:

 

- 200 gr cherry stones

- 14 x 14 cm fabric (100% cotton) + sewing allowance

- thread

 Fold right side against right side, sew the three sides but not forgetting to leave an opening to turn inside-out the cushion cover, then fill it.

Reduce the power to minimum (less than 400W) and micro-wave the cushion for about a minute (a little more if you like it hotter).

And enjoy its soft warmth and the massage that the stones provide. It is perfect in winter if you are cold, or whenever you have a belly or back ache. We use those cushions all the time in our home! We now have two large ones (bought) and two small ones (handmade). My children prefer the smaller ones as they are less bulky and much lighter.

The cushions can also be used as "comforter" for the little ones. My children often like having a warm cushion at bedtime. I guess it gives the impression I am still giving them a warm cuddle ;)

Up-cycling old jeans

I've got some clothes to repair, transform, up-cycle etc. A big pile actually... and I only seem to be able to deal with one every now and then. I had such a big plan with it! Three pieces per week, but after two weeks I realised I could not manage - I have too many things going on.

But anyway, here the one thing I did the other day: a belt-bag made from an old pair of jeans, some fabric remains and two snap buttons.

I am looking forward to using it. It is probably be quite practical when doing small trips that do not require a handbag.

Miniature toys

If you remember I had made some traveling toys last year for the big trip we made to Brittany. Well, somebody really liked them and asked if I could make one for her niece's birthday. I was told the little girl was fond of playing with her dolls and being a little mother... so I came up with this:

I hope little D. liked it and will enjoy many sweet games with this "Thumbelina".

Pony frenzy!

 I finally get around to showing you what I worked on for several weeks. In the end I could hardly enjoy it, I finished four large ponies, but I still have three small ones waiting to be completed. I lacked time and motivation, so they will be finished for Christmas.

I had come across this pattern from Knit one Awesome via Pinterest and was determined to give it a try. 

 

 

 

Getting the eyes ready

 

Let's take a run!

The hard work was completely worth it though, the four girls who received those ponies were so happy!! The look on their faces when they discovered them was priceless!

So as I said, I'll be finishing three little ones for Christmas and I am also planning on making two more for my son who feels a little left behind without any pony.

Un mot, des titres - session 34 : Après

Pour notre lecture des vacances, Calypso nous avait proposé le mot "Après". Cette fois-ci je n'ai pas eu besoin de beaucoup réfléchir. J'ai su immédiatement ce que je devais lire:

Vingt Ans Après, Alexandre Dumas

Les Trois Mousquetaires est mon livre préféré. J'en ai déjà parlé, je le lis tous les ans, voire plusieurs fois par ans. Maintenant je choisis mes passages préférés quand je n'ai pas le temps de re-lire toute l'histoire.

Il y a fort longtemps, j'ai lu les suites: Vingt ans après et Le Vicomte de Bragelonne. Je les ai mal lu, rapidement et sans plaisir. Je ne voyais pas plus loin que le bout de mon nez, mes héros n'étaient plus jeunes, n'étaient plus ensemble, voire même mourraient. Je ne pouvais pas l'accepter! Donc depuis environ 15 ans, je refusais de les lire.

Stupide, n'est-ce pas?

Et puis il y a eu ce défi de Calypso. Je me suis dit qu'après tout, pourquoi pas? Pourquoi ne pas re-tenter le coup?

J'ai mis du temps à me lancer et puis j'ai fini par le lire... et j'ai aimé!

Nous retrouvons D'Artagnan, toujours mousquetaires, toujours Lieutenant mais aucun avancement depuis vingt ans, il ne sait pas vraiment ce que sont devenus des amis, il est seul et a le moral bas. La Reine Anne d'Autriche assure la régence pour son fils Louis XIV, avec comme premier ministre, le cardinal Mazarin.

Les événements font que D'Artagnan se retrouve cardinaliste, il embarque dans ses aventures Porthos qu'il a retrouvé fort malheureux malgré sa grande fortune. Et tous deux découvrent leurs meilleurs amis, Athos et Aramis, dans le camp ennemi, le camp des frondeurs. Malgré cela les quatre amis s'aiment et se jurent une amitié éternelle, et de ne jamais tirer l'épée les uns contre les autres.

Je n'ai pas envie de vous raconter toutes leurs aventures, simplement de dire que comme à son habitude Alexandre Dumas nous offre un roman à la fois historique (romancé) et d'aventures. Il va falloir que je me remette le nez dans mes livres d'histoire, je me suis rendue compte qu'il me manque quelques éléments ;)

La prochaine étape? Re-lire Le Vicomte de Bragelonne! :)

En attendant, allez voir ce que les autres ont lu.