Merry Hallowe'en!

Here are a few pictures of my pumpkins I carved for this year - so pleased with how they turned out, especially the 'Happy Hallowe'en' one!! Have a spooktacular day! 

Mr Smiley

Does exactly what it says on the.....pumpkin!

Busy Busy!

I had a very productive morning! Firstly I baked my first ever apple pie - have to admit, I was a tad worried about doing the pastry, but  it was all grand, and due to not owning a rolling pin yet, a trusty old rose bottle did the trick instead! Thom and I are just after a slice with vanilla ice crem and it was absolutely yummy! I also made another cushion, with the same fabric as my power puff pillow, so hopefully they will find they way to a nice new owner together!

My 'Boo' Pie

Perfect Pair

Gift Envelopes

I was busy last night and today making some 'Gift Envelopes'. I think these are a great way to give gifts to people instead of wrapping paper and gift bags. They are even a great addition to your handbag to put keys, jewellery and little bits and bobs into that would normally be buried away at the bottom. As the back is plain, a personalised message can be embroidered on to it, to make it an extra special gift!

Hallowe'en Bag

I spotted some hallowe'en fabric and just had to make something crafty! This cute little bag was simple to run up on the sewing machine, and I love how it turned up, particularly the black and orange ribbon brooch to go with it. I will put a tutorial up in the next week of how to make this type of bag, just using different fabric. Only a week until Hallowe'en nowo - I'll be busy carving my pumpkins this week and shall sahre some photos once they are done.

Autumn Brooch and Necklace

Autumn Necklace

Pinwheel Brooch

I made the above necklace a while ago, but with the colours outside and the current season, I thought it would 'Autumn' up my blog! I hunted out the left over fabric today and made this cute pinwheel brooch - just the things to brighten up a jacket on these chilly days!

Caramel Cake

Diam Bar Caramel Cake

It's not just crafting that I love, also love a bit of baking! Just ever so pleased with my caramel cake that I baked for my brother and sister-in-law's visit to Banbury this weekend. Have no idea how it will taste - but shall definitely be sitting down to a slice with X Factor and Strictly later!

Autumn Times

Amy Cooke Designs has been taking a break from crafting this week, and has been primary school teaching instead! I don't want to miss out on my blogging fun, and just wanted to share some Autumn photos with you that I found. I absolutely love the Autumn season, with the change in colour, weather and everything, especially Halloween! Enjoy...