You could say that these brooches are inspired by all the controversy surrounding Newcastle United Football Club & its owner Mike Ashley or it could just be because I love monochrome!!
I'm a fan of anything teamed with black: magenta & black, lime green & black, but you can never go wrong with monochrome.
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Gorgeous silver and gold beads in the centre.
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3 different combinations
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All packaged up and ready for the website
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I love Friday afternoons, mainly because I only work my day job until 1pm but also because its the start to the weekend and I can get some dedicated sewing time in. I especially loved today as I made a trip to the greatest shop there is......I could spend a good few hours in there browsing and then buying ;) have you guessed it yet???
Yes, its Hobbycraft and just look at what I bought!!! The plan was to go for some more black card for my brooch packaging, but anyone that knows me knows I couldn't have just gone in, got the card and come straight out! There were loads of sale items and buy 2 get 3rd free, well that's like waving a red rag to a bull.
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I bought some goodies for me, some goodies for a dear friend of mine who I know will totally appreciate them and then I bought some goodies for my next 2 give aways. First one planned for just before Halloween (Oooooooohhhhhhhh) and then the next in November leading up to Christmas. So watch out for those, I'm collecting quite a booty for them so they are sure to be great. OK I'm off again, got to finish those clutch bags and put some washing in!
Those brooches are so elegant, I love them!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a Hobby Lobby where I live, but I do have a fantastic huge craft store that I could just live in!
nice little flower snowflakes. i like how you give them your personal touch.
ReplyDeleteLove the new brooches! Unfortunately, we're West Ham fans in this house and guess who they're playing tomorrow?!! ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely brooches just right for the toon (newcastle for those who aren't geordies).
ReplyDeleteI like the b&w color combo--goes with nearly anything. And the design on your brooches is definitely appealing.
ReplyDeleteI love the brooches!!
ReplyDeleteI told my hubby the other day I wish we had a Hobby Lobby near by.
Your brooches are gorgeous!! Love the colors! ooo I love shopping for new supplies especially online!
ReplyDeleteLove these brooches and your packaging too...Just fabulous! Looks like you bought some fun craft goodies for you and your friend! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely Brooches!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm jealous - it's been a while since I've been able to go on a crafty goodie-buying expedition. I love it when you just happen to walk in to a great sale like that as well! :)