Sketches - its been a while

Despite trying something new by crafting and actually creating things that can be sold. I can't stay away from paper and pens. I have been sketching and stashing bits of ideas more than ever recently. The place is crammed with scraps of paper. I'm sure they are going to make some sort of channel 4 documentary about it :os

 I have just got back from Essex where I have been looking after my brother's lovely dog and only took a sketch book - mostly because of Lily's ever increasing wardrobe and toy collection. This led to some observation drawings. I did landscapes, but they have always been a bit frustrating for me, so I drew my favourite subject Lily seen above.

 I then decided I would attempt a self portrait something I haven't attempted since 2006. It was a bit of an eye opener. I have changed loads, quite apart from the lines and dark circles under the eyes my face is thinner, my eyelids heavier, my nose much straighter. I haven't looked at myself for ages. My eyebrows just about looked ready to crawl away :os

 My eyes are a bit big in this one.It has got so hard to draw a faithful picture.

This is me looking a little bit worried by the whole experience :os I'll just stick to drawing Lily next time.

Puff and Mim and the worse bit of stamping ever seen

Hello I haven't written for a while. I started up Puff and Mim's Boutique a little while ago and have been sewing and doing things for that. It has been fun, but like most of my endeavours not really that successful. I have enjoyed it though so far. Please pop over if you have the chance http://www.facebook.com/PuffAndMimsBoutique

 A little while ago knowing that I am awful at handwriting (I can't even join up) I brought letter stamps. I'm not sure it was one of my better ideas to be honest. Yes I love them, but no they really don't look that wonderful. I have also got completely carried away using them I can't help myself.

I have made quite a few horsey things and have horsey necklaces that I have to put up for sale so I thought these would make a nice tag to go with them. I also have owl bags in the making and owl necklaces so owls in hats were created.

 I am also considering having a Puff and Mim blog about what they have been up to, but this is only if I can organise my time and avoid sleep deprivation. Will keep you posted luv ellie x