Folksy Hanging – “Just what the doc ordered”
“Folksy Hanging – loved it! Really relaxing – just what the doc ordered”. So says a happy maker of tonight’s Rubbish Revamped workshop. Shredding pieces of material, knotting them round a hoop and filling a little heart pouch with lavender whilst nibbling on homemade hobnobs seems to have gone down well. Do admire the results.
What better to do with worn out clothing than turn into a gorgeous folksy hanging?
Have a happy * Rubbish Revamped * birthday!
Would you like a Rubbish Revamped party? Most workshops are available for parties and other events – take a look at the choice of workshops available to see what you fancy, then email us for a chat.
- Junkmail jewellery birthday party fun
“Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much! So much fun and very therapeutic. Buttons next…”. “A fab evening. Will definitely see you again to learn more! Thank you.” “What a fun evening. It was nice to get crafty with good company and good craft teachers!”. Thanks – look forward to seeing some of you again then…!
Blissed Out with Buttons and Cupcakes
Blissed out with Buttons - hearts and bracelets
The (mainly!) finished Sock Monkeys
11 February was part II of sock monkey making and resulted in mainly finished creatures, just the odd arm and ear to be attached (admire the slightly alien look of one of the triplets awaiting ear surgery…).
- Sock monkeys: family and friends
Here’s what some of the sock monkey makers said about the workshop:
“Another fantastic workshop. Made a wonderful sock monkey and met some lovely people. Will be back for more workshops in the future!”
“Fantastic experience, lovely company, made to feel really welcome. Even though I couldn’t sew I actually made (with alot of patient help) a good looking long-armed sock monkey”
“Sock monkeys was great – reignited my creative passion. I’m now addicted and will have made a whole colony soon”.Want to make a sock monkey? Email rubbishrevamped@googlemail.com if you’d like to go on the notification list for the next workshop (dates not yet set) and if you can’t wait until then, buy the Monsters & Monkeys e-book for only a fiver from the website at http://www.rubbishrevamped.org.uk/HowTo_monsters.html
Sock monkeys: “Under Construction”
Part one of two sessions making sock monkeys took off promisingly this Thursday.
- Constructing monkeys from socks
Here they are so far… How will they look next week and will the stripey grey trio look like identical triplets or distant relations? Watch this space!
February newsletter … it’s short ‘n sweet
Ready for you now is February’s newsletter where you can find out about current workshops and a taste of lovely things to come…
Workshops with current vacancies
Knit & Natter revamp their Christmas cards
Thank you to Sale Knit & Natter ladies for inviting us to run a post-Christmas revamping session. We had a fab time and enjoyed the posh biscuits!
Workshop for Knit & Natter in Sale
Having a laugh at Knit & Natter workshop
Coming next: Sock monkeys 4 & 11 February 2010
A Rubbish Revamped favourite: transforming an old pair of socks into a long-armed, long tailed monkey. Cut, sewn and stuffed, you’ll be entranced and amused by how your socks become a funky monkey. More info on Sock Monkey workshop.
Sock monkey brothers bring a smile to your face
Sock monsters with a mind of their own
The amazing thing about Rubbish Revamped sock monsters is how they all start off from the same basic shape but each turns out completely differently. Often they evolve as they’re being made. A certain sock monster was going to be an evil-looking devilish creature until it somehow morphed into a cute cow! Check out the gallery for more sock creatures of distinction…
Sock monster workshop - spot the sock cow!
January 2010 newsletter
Happy New Year to all craftsters out there. Rubbish Revamped’s January newsletter is now online at http://www.rubbishrevamped.org.uk/newsletterJan10.html where you can find out all about the next batch of recycled craft workshops on offer.
Full workshop information at http://www.rubbishrevamped.org.uk/workshops.html.
Looking forward to seeing you and your rubbish!
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