On Sunday night, still on a complete creative high after finishing my Wreath, I was suddenly hit BaNG with a funny idea to hook up a Christmas card. As with many of my ideas, the image appeared so crystal clear in my Creative Mind, that it was simply a case of taking it out of that messy place and bringing it to life. Time was short, but I knew I could do it.
On Monday night I started. I sat at my friends kitchen table (our knit n natter night) and made twelve tiny little granny squares, followed by an orange rectangle, followed by a colourful stripy triangle.
On Tuesday night I put on my pyjamas, snuggled up in bed and worked up lots and lots of blue rows.
On Wednesday afternoon I got out my button tin and had a little play.
My trusty Chief Assistant was on hand to help with some close up photographic work.
He captured the colours beautifully.
I stitched the rectangle and triangle into place.
Ditto the large yellow button.
A friend called round for a cuppa tea and a mince pie and I carried on with my work whilst chatting, drinking and munching (mmmmmmmm the mince pie was sooo good).
I stitched on buttons.
I deliberated hard over what sort of embroidery to add, and in the end decided on simple french knots in yellow.
It turned out rather beautifully.................
Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I managed to photograph it in the last remaining light of a gloomy late afternoon, and will use the prints to make my Christmas cards for this year. Tonight actually.
Next year, when I am more organised and when it is not less than a week before Christmas (yeah, of course I will be totally, completely organsied waaaaaay in advance next year) I will make some more designs and get them professionally printed. I may even package some up and offer them for sale.
Living creatively is soooooooo much fun xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Lovely! At first I thought you'd be sending out the woolly original - doh! Have a great Christmas!
Posted by: Jacqui | December 19, 2012 at 06:27 PM
Goodness I'm in LOVE with your bonkers wreath. IN LOVE. Liking what you've done here too.
I've just finished a granny stripe in massive chunky grey and cream wool - it looks really different to yours but is proving popular on the sofa! There's a photo on my current blog post (and I've credited/linked you, natch!)
Merry Christmas to you and yours Lucy - I hope 2013 is a happy one...fee x
Posted by: fee @ chipper nelly | December 19, 2012 at 06:29 PM
Fabulous idea! I've photocopied one of my blankets and used it to wrap a present. Lots of fun.
Posted by: Helen | December 19, 2012 at 06:30 PM
Gorgeous - you are so talented Lucy! What a great idea to create then photograph and use the results for a card. Haven't managed much crochet lately as work has taken over but I am managing to inspire the next generation with my after-school crochet club (I'm a teacher). Your ideas are such an inspiration. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! x
Posted by: Kit | December 19, 2012 at 06:42 PM
Beautiful idea! You are so creative.
Posted by: Terri | December 19, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Oh, Lucy! Your Christmas is so joyful and colourful! I really love your choice of using "unconventional" colours, because it's clear that are exactly those that resemble your happiness ^____^
My best wishes for a great Christmas to you and your beautiful family! Eat many delicious meals, unwrap as many gifts as you can, be happy and full of joy <3
A very big hug (and a slice of panettone ^__-)
Claudia from Italy
Posted by: Claudia | December 19, 2012 at 06:50 PM
OMG! What a great idea....It's sooo beautiful.
Posted by: Cheryl | December 19, 2012 at 06:50 PM
What a brilliant idea Lucy, and a lovely design for your cards. I must have a go at this, it looks so much fun! Merry Christmas to you and your family and thank you for such a happy, colourful and inspiring blog. x
Posted by: JacquiT | December 19, 2012 at 06:51 PM
Love the idea of making Christmas cards and selling them. Let us know when they are available!
Merry Christmas and Holiday Season. You so inspired me with your blog that I'm actually making your crochet bag model from rests of yarn that have layed in our house for ages. Thank you! (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/15352_3991735922312_1333642625_n.jpg)
Posted by: Esther | December 19, 2012 at 06:56 PM
you crazy you, I recognise the timing, I am always too late. But the things you produce are so inspiring that,in this, for me, difficult times, I am sure that I'm gone make this beautiful Christmassie things, THANKS.
Sitting in the room of my husband, who has had 4 bypasses and after the surgery nothing worked correctly, lungs, kidneys, I am working on your projects.
I am a 70 year old grandmother from Holland, who loves your colours. Your colours give me hope.
Posted by: marijke goudzwaard | December 19, 2012 at 06:57 PM
Wow, they certainly put my christmas cards to shame. They are so vibrant and cheerful - bound to put a smile on the face of their recipients!
Posted by: Kezia | December 19, 2012 at 06:58 PM
Lucy, that card is too absotively CUTE!
Posted by: Libby | December 19, 2012 at 06:59 PM
lovley :)
Posted by: Heidi Larsen | December 19, 2012 at 07:01 PM
WOW! It's gorgeous,just love how your mind works :)Super idea for the cards too.(still waiting on that book of yours) ;)Seriously you do need to write one,with all your hooky goodies in it.I'm sure it would FLY off the shelves!!!!!!Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Posted by: Angela-Southern U.S.A. | December 19, 2012 at 07:01 PM
Oh that is fabulous and what a great idea!x
Posted by: Lisa Pearson | December 19, 2012 at 07:07 PM
Your posts make me laugh and I feel really happy when I look at your pictures. I want to go to there,
Posted by: Allison - NW United States | December 19, 2012 at 07:07 PM
Fabulous!! What an idea... I love it!
Posted by: Jeanet | December 19, 2012 at 07:12 PM
What a brilliant idea!
Posted by: Rachel | December 19, 2012 at 07:14 PM
Love the cards! Excellent idea to take a photo! Keep up the good work. Many thanks for lovely happy moments when I am taking a cuppa and read your blog. Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by: Sandra from Frankfurt | December 19, 2012 at 07:14 PM
That card is the cutest thing I've ever seen in my life!!!
Posted by: dot | December 19, 2012 at 07:17 PM
Aww lovely card.
You could always use Cafepress.co.uk to sell your cards. You just upload the photos, set the price, and they do the rest.
Posted by: Kathryn | December 19, 2012 at 07:18 PM
Just Great. I just send out my christmas-cards, but i will remeber this for next year! Love it!!!
Posted by: Antoinette Muller | December 19, 2012 at 07:19 PM
That's so pretty and cool, and the card idea is fab - I would buy some! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Anne | December 19, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Lovely card.I have put a photo of my/your ripple blanket that I am doing on my blog and in reply to a query have credited you.Pop over and see what you think!I also sent over a donation for a cup of coffee for you.I have had so much pleasure doing some of your patterns.
Posted by: barbara | December 19, 2012 at 07:20 PM
Lovely idea, brilliantly executed.
Posted by: Line | December 19, 2012 at 07:23 PM