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Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Plaques

Good Afternoon All
Wow, what a day yesterday.  I thought it was not going to be all that good at the fair but, although it was quiet, I did sell quite alot and took a fair amount of money to replace stocks with and also, to donate 3 bags of shopping (done this morning) to give to the poor in the village.

 The bar did not charge an entry fee, just asked people to bring a bag of non-perishable food.  When I took mine round this morning, half of the floor in the bar was covered with bags, waiting to be collected by people from the town hall who will distribute it to the families.
A pic showing the van loaded  this morning of all that was donated last night. 

 I packed away at about 9pm and brought the car home with all the stuff in, then we went back to enjoy the music.  It had been very hot during the day but was just perfect last night and we sat outside  until around midnight, a great day all round I think.  It was also lovely to meet Val, who visits my blog and leaves a comment.  She makes cards too and bought some of my crochet flowers and bead pins and some earrings too. Thank you Val, I will be  in touch about teaching you to crochet. xxxxxx

Anyway, now onto todays project - at my 'fat club', Pam, the leader, asked me to make some plaques for her to give all the members when we take a break for afew weeks in August.  She had shown me a picture on the internet and asked if I could do 15 similar, so here they are, all finished, ready to go to her on Friday.




               Close ups of afew.  I used the hard backs from books that John Next Door gives me from ones  that are to be thrown away.  I cut them in half and covered them with nice paper, punched holes with Crop-o-dial for the ribbon/hanger.  The sample Pam showed me had used small chalk boards to write the target weights on but I used different shapesd Post-It note pads.




I have tried to mix the colours and the embellishments.  I found the paper on the pic above of inches and I thought this was very appropriate, but only had enough to make 4 with it.



xxxxxxx
Wendy L

CHALLENGES ----------

The Crazy Challenge # 149 - Without Stamps
Really Reasonable Ribbon # 76 - Sizzlin Summer Colour + Ribbon




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15 comments:

  1. As.I.Do.Rodos.Tuesday, 16 July 2013 at 16:41:00 CEST

    They are terrific Ginny x

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  2. SueTuesday, 16 July 2013 at 16:48:00 CEST

    Glad that the fair went well and that you had a good time.
    These are wonderful Wendy. I love the designs and fabulous colours.
    Sue xx

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  3. AnonymousTuesday, 16 July 2013 at 17:25:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy. What a lovely idea to give plaques to your slimming group. that should stop them from straying over the closed month!
    It was lovely to finally meet you and just to make all your followers jealous to say how beautiful your stall looked. You'd worked so hard to make everything and it really looked a picture. i just can't believe i forgot my camera. my daughter was delighted with her pretty earrings and and I'm wearing mine now as i type. Glad the day went well and it was a success. Don't forget the crochet lesson.
    Love Val x

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  4. sandy's crafty bitsTuesday, 16 July 2013 at 20:06:00 CEST

    wow lucky you having a stall ... your crafty bits looks super ... glad you enjoyed your day ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  5. PatriciaTuesday, 16 July 2013 at 20:31:00 CEST

    Glad the Fair went well and you had plenty bags to give to those who needed them.
    You plaques are brilliant, what a super idea to use the hard backs from books ... love that, recycling at its very best.
    Happy Crafting

    Patricia xxx

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  6. RossellaTuesday, 16 July 2013 at 21:49:00 CEST

    So pleased you had a good day, Wendy.
    Your plaques are great
    Rosie x

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  7. MRS DUCKTuesday, 16 July 2013 at 22:28:00 CEST

    Hi Wendy,
    Well done you for your hard work to help those less fortunate.
    Are you going to give a bar of chocolate away with each tag lol!
    Take care.
    Ang x

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  8. pamWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 00:37:00 CEST

    pleased your fair went ok Wendy, your plaques look brilliant.
    well done
    pam

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  9. Miss EmeraldWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 07:33:00 CEST

    Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing with us at The Crazy Challenge and hope to see you again in our challenges.

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  10. UnknownWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 10:06:00 CEST

    These are all so wonderful Wendy and such a great colour wave . Bright and summery . Love them all xx

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  11. MiradormakingsWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 10:53:00 CEST

    These are fabulous Wendy and well done with your stall and donations.

    Joan x

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  12. chillin with QuillinWednesday, 17 July 2013 at 11:30:00 CEST

    glad the Fair went well and that is so neat donating to the needy!!
    your creations are awesome, love them !!!!
    Paula

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  13. JenniferThursday, 18 July 2013 at 11:14:00 CEST

    Your plaques are great Wendy, so colourful and it is wonderful to see so many people donating to those who need it most. Hugs, Jen :-) x
    Krafty Keepsakes

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  14. PillanSunday, 21 July 2013 at 09:45:00 CEST

    Nice! Thanks for joining us at The Crazy Challenges.
    /Pillan

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  15. Bonnie GarbyWednesday, 31 July 2013 at 19:52:00 CEST

    Great projects! Thanks so much for participating in our Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge.

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