Stars shine....

So in my last post I did state that I would get the edging of the butterflies complete before I start a new project, famous last words!!!

So the new bunting style I have been working on is STARS....
I stared in a plain colour, to get the shape.

I kept it one colour throughout, to keep it simple.

I will put this on a matching dark pink ribbon. But to stop it looking quite so plain, I think I will embellish, possibly with beads.

Whilst making these I decided that they would look lovely in gold. At first I tried a pink star with gold edging, but this did not work as the gold did not keep a strong enough shape for an edge. So I reversed it and made a gold centre and used the pink for the edging.

I am happy with how these turned out, and I now need to find some beautiful gold ribbon for them to hang on. Unfortunately I don't have anywhere great locally to source materials, no exciting haberdashery shops here!

I thought these stars would make a great christmas decoration, without feeling like I was actually making anything festive, as they would look great at any time of the year for any occasion.

Next I want to take the star to another stage, by putting it within a square, but whether I can achieve this is another matter, we will soon find out if it is beyond me!
And I haven't forgotten those butterflies - honest!

Butterfly progress...

So this week I have continued progressing with the butterfly bunting.
Not got a lot to show for the efforts, as it was small fiddly and slow going.

I did crochet around the edge in the black and am happy with the result.

And crocheted a chain for the antennae and added a bead for the tip.

I still have the rest of them to complete and I need to get them up and displayed on their ribbons.

To give myself a little break from the intricate work, I did whip up another butterfly, as I suddenly had the urge to try one in a glittery yarn. I really love the way this one turned out but I dont like the antennae as I dont feel it is inkeeping with the body as it is the only part with no glitter. I might at least paint the little blue beads gold to tie it in more?

I will be good and finish these before deciding on the next bunting shape.

Butterfly Bunting

This week, although I haven't as yet put my previous daisy bunting on ribbon, I have gone ahead and started the next!

This one will be a beautiful row of butterflies...
I used Maries pattern, as it was simple and the perfect size.

So far I have done the crochet body, which is a flower shape, with 8 petals.

This will then get folded in half, to achieve the butterfly shape.

I'm thinking to do a black edging, to give it more of an 'Admiral' butterfly look?

Movies

Hachi

This heartwarming true story is an American adaptation of a Japanese tale about a loyal dog named Hachiko. This very special friend would accompany his master to the train station every day and return each afternoon to greet him after work. Sadly his master departs one day, passes away and never returns to the station. Hachiko faithfully returns to the same spot at the station the very next day, and every day for the next nine years to wait for his beloved master. During his daily visits, Hachiko touches the lives of many who work near and commute through the town square. He teaches the local people love, compassion and above all unyielding loyalty. Today, a bronze statue of Hachiko sits in his waiting spot outside the Shibuya

*****Heartwarming, emotional (literally made me sob) 

Warm Bodies

Life for Julie (Teresa Palmer) and R (Nicholas Hoult) couldn’t be more different. R is a zombie; with a great record collection; limited vocab and an overpowering love of brain food. Julie is a human; beautiful; strong; open minded and all heart. When R makes an unexpected decision and rescues Julie from a zombie attack, his lifeless existence begins to have a purpose. As the unlikely relationship develops, R’s choice to protect her sets in motion a sequence of events that might just change both of their worlds forever.

****A different twist on a zombie movie