Brand New! Party invitations

Sorry for the lack of posts in the last few days, but I've been working on some fantastic new designs, as well as churning out some party invitations which are now up for sale in the shop. What can I say, any excuse to mess about on Photoshop...

So basically, what you do is purchase your chosen design and in the 'notes to seller' box at the checkout, specify what elements of the design you want customized - the address, phone number, name, RSVP details, typeface and colours... Then I'll set to work on changing everything for you. The next step is for you to check the proof, and if everything is fine, there you have it. One fabulous, customized invitation especially for you!


The price includes two revisions of the design, but after that each further revision is charged at €10 a piece.

As you can see, the first design (Paint the Town Red) is very Bauhaus/Franz Ferdinand/gig poster style which is very eye-catching and has a sexy shoe wheras the second is more hipster-style with it's pastel colours, tribal background and skulls. All that's missing in the massive beard and big glasses.

If you fancy making your next get-together a million times cooler, pop on over to the shop and nab yourself one of these designs. There are more to come next week so stay tuned!

...And then another was born.

Hello everyone!

This afternoon I finished making the latest owl to arrive at Lambcake, completely made from upcycled/recycled fabrics, including an old cashmere sweater of mine.

He really is so beautiful and I am more than impressed with how he's come out - So much so that I'm considering keepng him for myself and not selling him!

He's priced at £15 and you can find him in the shop, or just click here.



 Fancy an upcycled owl of your own? I can custom make on for you - Just send me a message by commenting here or on the Facebook page and we can have a chat!

Puff yourself!

It's not often that I start a grand knitting project and actually finish it. At least half of my knitting bag is full of half finished, massive cushions or scarves that I started and forgot about or just got bored with - so this is such a huge achievement that you can hardly blame me for being thrilled and smug. I am so thrilled and smug that I may explode!

This is the puff I've been working on for the past three months, inspired by the fabulous Pickles.no Puff Daddy Stool. He now has pride of place in my living room, looking all pretty next to the television.

The best thing about this project is that it's so easy to knit, even for less able knitters, and satisfying enough even for the most advanced ones, as the end result is simply beautiful - It's knitted furniture - What's cooler than that?

Here's the pattern, adapted slightly by me. You'll need to be able to cast on, cast off, increase and decrease and know both the knit and purl stitches.

You need:

8-10 50g balls of thick, sturdy yarn. I used Wolle Rödel 'Polar' but any chunky style will do. Acrylic mix works best, avoid anything with mohair, Alpaca or similar as this sheds a lot. Merino would look and feel gorgeous but costs a packet.

Circular or long straight needles in correct gauge for chosen yarn. Bear in mind that this is a very heavy knit, and I used straights - practically pulling my shoulders out of joint and giving myself arthritis in the process. Do bear this in mind, y'all.

Large tapestry needle and enough leftover yarn at the end to assemble with.

One or two cheap duvets. Ikea or your local 'cheapy' shop is good for these. You can also use some old cushion inserts, or better, some old cut up clothes like I did. Using duvets makes a very squishy, almost beanbaggy puff but cut up clothes makes a more sophisticated and sturdy one. Please note that you'll need a pretty hefty armful of clothes to get the desired effect, so clear out your wardrobe beforehand. Or steal your boyfriends clothes when he's out.

Method:

Cast on 45 stitches.
Kfb* until end of row.
Row one: K1, P1*
Row two: K,*

Carry on in this fashion until all your yarn is used up. This will take ages, I warn you - I'm a pretty fast knitter and it took months. Don't give up, and enjoy the lovely texture the stiches leave as you knit and knit on. It's worth it!

One you have reached the end, k2tog*, cast off and leave enough yarn left over for assembly.



Assemble the first long side. This is supposed to be the top or the bottom of the stool. Put the needle through the end stitch of every second row and tighten. Repeat on the rows in between and tighten until there is no hole in the middle.If there is, you can discreetly sew so that the hole disappears.

At this point, stuff the puff with the duvets, clothes or cushions. To finish, assemble the reverse end as before.

Enjoy your gorgeous new furniture!

I can also make these puffs to order. Please contact me on Etsy for more details, and a quote.