For The Love Of Elmo

This is Scott having a fun time on his trip to America at Build A Bear making an Elmo

Christmas Crafting By Betty

Wee Arts And Crafts Day

My sisters and I made these crafts on our family reunion in Oban, Scotland. Christine

Fancy Feet

Also for our Oban holiday one of my sisters knitted all of us a pair of slippers. One for each personality, they looked great. Christine (the yellow slipper)

Reunion In Oban

This is a photo of the hats that my sisters and I knitted. We all decided when we meet for our holiday in Oban, Scotland this summer we would knit a hat. When we all got together they were all very different. They were nice and it was a fun thing to do. Christine (the one with the camera)

Interview Of The Month

This months interview is with the renowned crafter Christine Neary of New York.

Question 1. Who or what introduced you to the world of crafting?

"What introduced me to the world of crafting, well when I was about 7 years old I got taught how to knit when I was in school, it was one of our lessons, I knitted slippers and a Teddy Bear and I really enjoyed it, then as I got older 12 years and up we were taught how to sew in one of our lessons, I made my own cooking apron then I made my first seersucker nightdress, it was really cool back then and when I was about 16 years I started making some of my own clothes and to this day I continue to knit teddy bears and blankets etc, I still enjoy it."

Question 2. Do you remember your first crafting project?

"My first knitting project was the teddy bear I knitted at school when I was about 7 years old and my slippers, both a biege colour, I always remember them and with the slippers I had to use 4 needles, that was a challenge then."

Question 3. If you were stranded on a desert island and allowed an endless supply of a certain craft item, what would it be and why?

"If I was stranded on a desert island and I wanted craft supplies I would like lots of wool, any colours and lots of different size needles and also crochet hooks, a pair of scissors and some darning needles. The reason I would like that is simple, not all desert islands are warm so I would knit or crochet some big blankets to keep me warm, I could also knit a couple of bags to hold the fruit that I would pick and I could crochet a blanket with bigger holes to use as a net to catch fish, so you see they would come in very handy."

Question 4. Is there something you have always wanted to learn?

"I have always wanted to learn how to knit one of those beautiful thick Arran sweaters, maybe they are easy but I never really looked into it, maybe I should."

Question 5. What project do you have going on right now and what is the next one?

"The project I have going on now is a beautiful bright yellow sunshine blanket for a friend for Christmas but I may knit this one with a new pattern and if it doesn't look nice then I will crochet it instead. I am also going to knit a couple of hats and some slippers for friends too. Will post photos when they are done."

Betty's Masks

These are masks I made with my residents. I made all kinds of shapes from silver card and we decorated them. Young and old will love making these. Betty.

Betty's Mobile

This mobile is made from coloured card. Just cut out 2 circles, 8 large leaves and 8 small leaves put them all together and decorate the center. I stapled three together and hung two from cord. So easy to make. Betty.

Easter Tree

This is an Easter tree that the residents made with the help of the staff. Polystyrene balls, lots of little things to stick on or glitter, ribbon at the top to hang on the tree. Betty.

Betty's Daisies

These are so easy to make.

Two round circles, sixteen strips of card. Fold strips in half , glue the strips around one circle, then glue the other circle on top. Decorate center or put eyes and a smiley face.

Fun to do. Betty.