Sunday, 26 April 2015

A busy time!

We have been rather busy over the last few weeks with one thing and another.  It may well become a little quieter on the blog front during the next few months as last week we bought a minibus to convert into a camper van and also ordered a couple of kayaks too, so lots to do and lots to think about and hopefully lots of fun coming up!


We have spent this weekend removing seats!


If anyone is interested these seats will be for sale very soon and are all in excellent condition.


You will be glad to know that Giraffe No. 2 has now been finished!



And here he is waiting to be packaged up for his journey to his new home.


In the top right hand corner of this picture you can just see a small pile of wedding invitations, another project that has been taking up my time recently!

And finally - wedding dress progress.  It is progressing rather slowly at the moment, just trying to get the skirt bit right.  I think I am on version 3 as we speak :) It's proving a bit of a challenge, but once this is sorted the rest will be a doddle!!!!!

I'm afraid I haven't been doing much blog hopping recently, with so many deadlines to meet I've just been concentrating on the most necessary project before moving on to the next.  This week I'll try to pop over to Handmade Monday and visit a few more of you if I can.

Thanks for reading
Have a good week!
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  1. threads 'n' shredsSunday, April 26, 2015 7:31:00 pm

    Wow some big challenges coming up for you to tackle, i'll look forward to see how you transform the mini bus!
    Love the giraffe so cute, i'd like to try amigurumi but i wouldnt have a clue how to attach all the pieces?!
    xx

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    1. Fiddly FingersSunday, April 26, 2015 10:14:00 pm

      I'm hoping it will be good fun :) Amigurumi is a bit fiddly but just have to go for it, you'll find a way around it somehow :)

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  2. JanSunday, April 26, 2015 7:59:00 pm

    What great adventures ahead, make sure you take plenty of pics of your 'wip' (the good and the bad :) )
    Not everyone has the time to comment on every blog every week so don't feel too about cutting down your visits.
    Your giraffe is uber cute :)

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    1. JanSunday, April 26, 2015 8:00:00 pm

      ...that should be 'don't feel too BAD.... :)

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    2. Fiddly FingersSunday, April 26, 2015 10:25:00 pm

      Aw thank you :) We have one more seat to get out, well actually one more bolt which is proving very stubborn!!! Then I can show you pictures of the 'blank canvas''.

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  3. Highland Monkey'sSunday, April 26, 2015 7:59:00 pm

    What a great project making a van into a camper......I could only wish. Do hope you share your progress with us. Do love that little colourful giraffe, he is super cute.

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    1. Fiddly FingersSunday, April 26, 2015 10:40:00 pm

      We will be keeping it simple!! I promise to show you how we get on. I do hope the little girl it is intended for likes him too :)

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  4. UnknownSunday, April 26, 2015 9:55:00 pm

    Oh blimey...that is a big van! Nice to finally see some photos, think we might have to borrow it at some point :P Think Kerry's friend will be very happy with her little giraffe :) x

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    1. Fiddly FingersSunday, April 26, 2015 10:51:00 pm

      You know us, never do anything by halves Clare! Are we mad or are we MAD! Second thoughts don't answer that!!!! Thought it may come in handy for you one day :)

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  5. Sum of their StoriesSunday, April 26, 2015 11:29:00 pm

    I love your giraffe giving a little wave before he gets packed into that box, he's lovely!
    Sounds like you've got quite a bit going on at the moment - good luck with it all!

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  6. Free Spirit DesignsSunday, April 26, 2015 11:30:00 pm

    Looks like you have a lot on your plate! How exciting to be converting the van, i look forward to seeing the results. Your little giraffe is adorable :) x

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    1. Fiddly FingersMonday, April 27, 2015 5:34:00 pm

      Thank you. I'll try and show you how we get on as we go along :)

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  7. PreetiMonday, April 27, 2015 6:02:00 am

    Your giraffe looks cute!! :) Campervan makeover looks interesting project!

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  8. Carolee CraftsMonday, April 27, 2015 8:07:00 am

    You should apply to appear on George Clarke Amazing spaces with your van conversion. Cannot wait to see the finished camper van.

    The giraffe is so colourful and sweet

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    1. Fiddly FingersMonday, April 27, 2015 5:36:00 pm

      It wont be half as posh as any featured on Amazing Spaces I can promise you that!! Space for a bed and somewhere to eat and that will be it!! :)

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  9. Red Haired AmazonaMonday, April 27, 2015 8:19:00 am

    I look forward to seeing how you go with the van conversion. We're currently trying to repair my grandmothers transit van (looks the same as urs) which has already been converted into a one bed sleeper. It's got a teensy bit of rust but sadly needs to find a new home.
    Whoever receives that funky giraffe will be thrilled. He's adorable!

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    1. Fiddly FingersMonday, April 27, 2015 5:38:00 pm

      I wish u luck with that. It's a shame you can't keep it and get some use out of it. Glad you like Giraffe :)

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  10. LucyMonday, April 27, 2015 8:19:00 am

    Crumbs! I know June said you'd bought a mini Van, but that's a mini Van & a half!!! Hope the conversion goes smoothly & you have many grand adventures in it. I love your little giraffe! So so so cute! I'd love to be able to make something like him.

    Quilting started again this week. It wasn't the same without you. Did you catch the picture in the paper last week?

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    1. Fiddly FingersMonday, April 27, 2015 5:56:00 pm

      I'm afraid when we do things we don't do them by halves!!!! I'll help you make a giraffe if you would like to. Give me a call if you fancy having a go. I did see the picture yes :) I haven't got time to go to Quilting!!!! We'll catch up soon x

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  11. UnknownMonday, April 27, 2015 11:56:00 am

    I just love your cute giraffe. How exciting to get a camper van, I am sure you will enjoy many excursions in that. Hope you get the wedding dress right soon. xx

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    1. Fiddly FingersMonday, April 27, 2015 5:57:00 pm

      Thank you. I'm really looking forward to our adventures :) Hopefully thjis version of the WD will be ok :)

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  12. Coco JayneMonday, April 27, 2015 6:41:00 pm

    Such a cute giraffe with his long swingy legs! The campervan sounds like a great project - some hard work ahead but just think how much fun it will be once its finished x

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    1. Fiddly FingersMonday, April 27, 2015 9:49:00 pm

      I do wonder whether we have bitten off just a tad too much but I'm sure it will get sorted eventually :)

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  13. AnnaMonday, April 27, 2015 7:10:00 pm

    I love the giraffe! Looking forward to seeing what you do to the minibus, that sounds like a fun project :)

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  14. Lucy BlossomMonday, April 27, 2015 7:57:00 pm

    The giraffe is so cute!

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  15. lindaMonday, April 27, 2015 8:12:00 pm

    A huge project and a lot of work but just think of all the fun you will have, love the giraffe it's so cute. :)

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  16. Elsie PopMonday, April 27, 2015 10:45:00 pm

    Love the giraffe! Super cute! xx

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  17. Tracy WelhamTuesday, April 28, 2015 11:47:00 am

    How exciting! I remember converting our VW in a camper, lots of effort and money but well worth it and so much fun! Loving your super cute Giraffe. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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  18. VeggieMummySaturday, May 02, 2015 6:01:00 am

    What a great idea to convert a minibus into a camper van - you'll have so much fun! Love the giraffe too. Have a great weekend. x

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