Monday 29 April 2013

'Crafting with La Cootard' Weekend


Great to see some of you at the 'Crafting with La Cootard' weekend extravaganza ..I hope that you enjoyed making your items.  Most of you managed to make something that bore a vague resemblance to the 'show pieces' but  there were one or two notable exceptions. Though tempting I will not stoop so low as to name and shame here - but if you are now looking at a misshapen 'purse' with a zip that doesn't zip (thereby undermining the entire zippage principle) then IT MIGHT BE YOU!!!


I am sorry that some of you did not quite grasp the essentials of purse making (what a waste of EXPENSIVE glue that was....).  If you are now lacking your finger prints you only have yourself to blame - I TOLD YOU NOT TO PUT  GLUEY FINGERS TOGETHER.



Watching the re-runs of 'The Great British Sewing Bee' was a little painful ('It could have been ME') but as the needs of the guests come first.....and some of you INSISTED (badgering is not a pleasant trait Punter X) we all had to endure.


 Well done to P-M for 'attempting' piping - I am not piper myself but FOR GOODNESS SAKE PUT SOME EFFORT INTO IT!!!  Mind you I could not say anything at the time...'She who pays the piper...' etc, etc...




Still, I managed to ignore most of the attendees and carried on making my own thing in a corner.  What do you expect for £9.99....my COMPLETE attention...that would cost an extra £4.99 AT LEAST.


NO photos of the event itself or other makes.  Sorry that some all items just did not pass muster


Let us call it tough love and leave it at that...

 However I did manage to take lots of photos of the one thing that I made....funny that



As per tradition we did our usual conga to the sea front - P-M leading the way of course (some people...).  I know that a few of you were begging (unseemly behaviour to be honest) to be in the photos but  if you are past your sell by date then admit to it and LET IT GO!

The vuvuzelas (smuggled in by YOU KNOW WHO) were a bit much for 8.30 in the morning and I will sadly be enforcing a full scale ban for next year.  I have had complaints from the  Neighbourhood Watch committee and they are threatening to strike me off the 'Pooper Scooper' task force if it continues. No 82 is keeping a log....


Due to 'popular' request I dug out the umbrella that I had 'refashioned' last year using the same material  used for the bag  (who can forget THAT event....sadly seared in to my memory bank for all the wrong reasons..).






You may recall the 'chair makeover' from a year or two back (following the 'Car Booting with La Cootard' event)  - again using the same fabric as the bag.

 If I cover a three piece suite with the same fabric and run up a suit I could camouflage right into the background.... with my rucksack on my back..Val-deri, Val-dera, Val-dera-ha-ha-ha-ha........ha

See you next year!



(Two days that I will never get back....)


PS A sadly serious Pinterest request....again.....I think that I have made it clear that I like my photos to stay here thank you)

20 comments:

  1. Love the post, and I absolutely love the bag
    Julie xxxxxxx

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  2. Fab bag, love the brella and the chair, sounds like a fun time! catx

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  3. How you make me laug.......want to run for cover (mind you I could always cower under the lovely umbrella!), this takes me right back to my sewing lessons at school. You aren't by any chance related to a Miss Scott are you?! Anyhows bet you whipped them all into shape or perhaps you used that (very lovely too my I add) handbag!!! :) x

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  4. Oh you do make me laugh Jenny! I would love to attend one of your crafting sessions but sadly don't live nearby and I can't sew either so my attempts would be severely crappity crap.

    The bag is inspirational as are the brolly and chair and all the other items of loveliness you've made. You MUST enter the next GBSB ...

    love Claire xx

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  5. They are all lovely! The bag is one of a kind! You do make us laugh dearie!

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  6. Such a cute little bag and love the beach accessories too!! Happy Monday! xo Holly

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  7. love the bag - and the chair and umbrella too!!!

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  8. All fabulous, especially the bag and the umbrella.

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  9. You've got to be cruel to be kind...love your blog and your creativity.

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  10. You can always bring a smile to my face!!!

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  11. Hehe ... your blog made me giggle, I'm off to read other posts ... Sarah x

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  12. You make the most amazing things Jenny - the bag is delightful, the umbrella is wonderful and your blog always brings a smile...keep up the good work :)
    x

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  13. ~ Morning, Jenny! I have had a giggle, but I must add I did feel I must pull my socks up on the creating and sewing front too...~ You remind me of my old sewing teacher...Miss Goacher! ~ (Really her name)..LOVE the parasol most of all, because the materials are so me....and with all these April showers....Well it would be so lovely to have about ones person....hehe! ~ Have a Tuesday full of sunshine, lovely Jenny! ~ Maria x

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  14. Brilliant bag :D You could sell that last pic as postcards!

    Boo hiss at the picture pinchers!

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  15. Gorgeous bag, and photos. I love the tapestry. Sorry to hear that people are pinning your images against your wishes, how very annoying. And rude. x

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  16. Bonkers but Brilliant!
    I have an unhealthy passion for that umbrella
    Nicky
    x

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  17. Lovely bag as always, Jenny! Wish I were as artful as you are! But I am giving away a Much Less Creative and Delightful bag, I must admit, for anyone who leaves a comment this month to celebrate my first year's blog anniversary. Thank you for always being there and making me laugh Mizz Cootard!

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  18. Hi Jenny just celebrated a year of blogging and want to say thankyou sooo much for all your lovely comments and encouragement and MOST of all for taking the time to entertain us with all your cleverness and wittiness and for letting us peep into your cupboards and drawers!! Please resist the urge for minimalism it does not suit you!There is too much boring space in the world and LOADS of lovely stuff to fill it with,one final thing I have sold a few items from La Boheme!!Yippee!I can now buy, enjoy for a while, then sell,well not EVERYTHING!I am still in love with rather alot of my stuff!!TTFN Pam.

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  19. I missed this post..just saw it in my feed reader....what a spiffiing bag. And such lovely photos. I think you have inspired me to make myself a tapestry bag - I LOVE needlepoint and pounce on them all with glee - yes, now that's a worthy project.

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  20. Gorgeous bag! Gorgeous umbrella! Gorgeous chair! Gorgeous pebbly beach! Gorgeous ocean! Gorgeous blog! There, I've expressed all of my enthusiasm for you, dear! Thank you so much for sharing!

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