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
What a lovely idea.Your card is beautiful.You should sell your cards(as well as writing your crochet book!)That is such a good idea to take photos.Fancy sending one to the other side of the Pennines?Heln R
Posted by: Helen R | December 19, 2012 at 07:23 PM
love the idea. Really pretty.
Posted by: Verity | December 19, 2012 at 07:24 PM
I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to open your blog and to see a new post and to see such beauty! You are SUCH a source of inspiration to me, Lucy. This part of the world (the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada) is getting darker and darker outside with the coming of December 21st and the bright colours of your posts inspire me to welcome your colours, brightness and beauty to our home. Picking up a crochet hook versus a knitting needle is on my list for 2013.
I love your creative mind. Don't ever stop.
A very Merry Christmas to you and yours and a wonderful start to 2013.
Posted by: Patty | December 19, 2012 at 07:25 PM
Wow! That's amazing - such a lovely idea.
Claire
Posted by: Claire | December 19, 2012 at 07:25 PM
Dear Amiga Lucy,
Great idea! Wow girl, you are on fire.
Feliz Navidad y un Feliz 2013.
Hasta Luego,
G x
Posted by: Pattygloria | December 19, 2012 at 07:32 PM
Another beautiful project! I always look forward to seeing what you have created. :)
Posted by: susanc | December 19, 2012 at 07:33 PM
It's wonderful!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | December 19, 2012 at 07:34 PM
So, so, lovely!
Posted by: Mariël | December 19, 2012 at 07:36 PM
I LOVE the card and what a brilliant idea!
Posted by: Rósa | December 19, 2012 at 07:38 PM
just brilliant, love the starry night! Heather x
Posted by: Heather | December 19, 2012 at 07:39 PM
What an amazing idea!!!
Posted by: Lindsey | December 19, 2012 at 07:40 PM
What a brilliant idea.
I really enjoy reading your blog and admiring your creations.
I have sent you a donation as a thank you for teaching me to crochet :-)
Posted by: Sue | December 19, 2012 at 07:45 PM
so great!
Posted by: Coralee | December 19, 2012 at 07:46 PM
Lovely. :)
Have you ever tried card making? Colouring with copics is totally addictive, but so much fun.
Another creative option.
Posted by: Sara Jenkins | December 19, 2012 at 07:52 PM
Put me down for an order, they are magic!
Posted by: Annie | December 19, 2012 at 07:57 PM
great idea Lucy! thanks!
Hx
Posted by: Hannah | December 19, 2012 at 08:03 PM
Hi Lucy , another wonderful make. I was only thinking a picture of your wreath would make a lovely Christmas card....you could sell those too I'm sure.
Oh and Calendars.....Attic 24 calenders would be awesome :0)
Jacquie x
Posted by: Jacquie | December 19, 2012 at 08:04 PM
Next year, if you're so organized, I would buy a packet, if you're selling to the US.
Blessings on your Christmas!
Posted by: Melissa | December 19, 2012 at 08:09 PM
AWESOME idea! I see another flooding of great ideas to be seen on the web! Merry Merry Christmas Lucy! I so enjoy my time reading your blogs and seeing such amazing creativity
Posted by: Sarah A | December 19, 2012 at 08:11 PM
Love this! I would seriously buy those!!
Posted by: GroovyMoments | December 19, 2012 at 08:12 PM
That is so good! And packages of cards, I am there! Your creativity is wonderful love reading your blog! Merry Christmas
Anne
Posted by: Anne Stanley | December 19, 2012 at 08:14 PM
Cute
Posted by: Kim | December 19, 2012 at 08:16 PM
Oh Lucy I love the card ... how fabulous when a simply playing with crochet produces something so beautiful ... I will put my order in now please!! xx
Posted by: Mellie | December 19, 2012 at 08:21 PM
You're so talented! I love reading your posts! This one is pure bonfire of joy and happiness.
Merry Xmas!
Posted by: Skipi | December 19, 2012 at 08:22 PM
So pretty, thank you Lucy and company
Posted by: Carmen García | December 19, 2012 at 08:26 PM