Tartan and Leather Button Brooches and Rings. #WIP

A little look at what is going on behind the scenes today- some work in progress! This is something I've wanted to try for a while- combining off-cuts of traditional Scottish wool Tartan with stitched leather pieces to make Button Brooches and Rings. I'm adding a Rose Gold coloured Swarovski Crystal to them too.

I'll be adding these to the Etsy Shop soon (still practicing with my camera) so I'll be sure to show you when they are all finished!

On Instagram in January

Here's a little look at January through my Instagram photos. I hope you all had a good January!

It's been a very damp month but the gardens are looking lovely and green!

I started a new knitting project, a jumper from the Rowan Easy Winter Knits book. I love this colour! I only hope I can get it finished to wear before the end of Winter!

I bought some Matcha Tea from the Bluebird Tea Company and I'm trying to be healthy and drink a cup every day 

How cute is this Flo-Jo Boutique Knicker Making Kit?! So looking forward to making these, they are going to be my Small Project Challenge for February!

Handsome Nelson cat

Out and about down  by the river

Work in progress. Swarovski Crystal and Freshwater Pearl Necklaces, coming soon!

I made some Millionaires Shortbread using this recipe. It was surprisingly simple to make and so yummy!

I bought some off-cuts of traditional Scottish wool Tartan on ebay and I'm looking forward to turning them into jewellery. Watch this space!

What did you get up to in January?