Worry Bug

Do you find that come bedtime all the worries and struggles of the day for your little one come to light. I have the sweetest little girl and she is so sensitive. Come bedtime as I tuck her in she has endless questions and thoughts for me for situations that may have come to light during her day, or things that are tormenting her for the following day. Is her best friend going to be in creche ? What time will I be home at from work ? Someone didnt give her a turn playing with a toy she wanted, the list is endless really.

To help get over this we came up with the Worry Bug, Isobel loves ladybirds and red is her favourite colour (but other characters and colours can be created no problem). So each night there is a "worry" we write it down and give it to the Worry Bug. The Worry Bug loves to eat these little notes up and sometimes there is a little note left back, or even a sweet or packet of raisins. But the most important thing is once Isobel wakes the worry is gone.


The Worry Bug is available for sale, I am working on other designs at the moment so watch this space !!!!

Pickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk up a penguin

Anyone who knows me knows I absolutely LOVE penguins. I think they are just the cutest little creatures ever, you can but smile when you look at one.

As part of my wedding day I had to make sure they featured in some little way.

 Watching over the rings on the morning of the wedding.

 Cute little penguin couple on my husbands bike.

 Featuring in the wedding photographs out in Emo Court, Co. Laois

My good friend Orla Edwards who runs Cakes by Orla, ensured that they featured in the main reception and had them escaping from the back of the cake. If you want to check out some of her fantastic creations check out her facebook page at:  Cakes by Orla


Sinead Ging fed my fetish by taking pictures of a Wally themed penguin I gave her in the run up to the big day.  

 Praying for good weather on the big day.

Doing the conga at the dinner table.

The Hot Seat

As well as being a Crafter I also work full time during the week. To keep the creative juices flowing while I am at work I decided to yarnbomb my chair. I had been toying with the idea for ages, wondering what would my colleagues think, how would it look when it was done. So after weeks of pondering and some pinterest research I decided to give it a go.

It truly was a labour of love, and armed with just my hook and wool (and no pattern), I made two freeform pieces to cover the back and seat of my office chair.

It took a few attempts, of adding rows each evening and bringing it to work to measure up to the seat.
I got several comments and questions about what I was doing.

I have to say I am truly happy with the result and it certainly brightens my day and the office seeing my seat when I walk in each morning. I guess its nice having a little piece of my personality at the place I spend 7 hours plus everyday.

For the littlest Hurling Champion

I work with a few local Photographers producing props for their photoshoots and I love when they call. Its always going to be a special creation for someone who is just about to make their mark on this world.

For one particular photoshoot I was told that daddy played hurling and could a hat be made with a hurley on it and all hush hush as the photo was going to be part of a gift for his birthday.

I admit I was a bit puzzled as to how I was going to put a hurley on a hat, I could have crocheted one but the thing about wood that makes it beautiful is the natural pattern of the wood. After must research I decided to buy some wood patterned fabric and literraly make the hurley. So I drew out the pattern and added the bonding paper by ironing. Once cooled I cut it out and placed onto the hat to add again by ironing.

I have to admit I was quite chuffed with the finished design as I hope the family were with my creation.

I welcome custom orders and its no problem to change the colour or design of a hat to meet the customers particular needs. Being verastile when you are a crafter is simply a way of life, you always have to think outside the box and be able to see the finished product in your head.