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Christine Welsh
NSW, Australia
My name is Christine and I am addicted to bag making!
Interests: Now that is a good question! Sewing (surprise surprise!), mainly bags and more bags however I do like making an occasional collector teddy bear (OK so I once did that full time BUT the bags took over! LOL) I also love cats and dogs and all sorts of wonderful critters. COOKING and housework are NOT my favourite pass times however and I would MUCH rather be making a bag! I also enjoy spending time with my wonderful children.....oh and sometimes even hubby too! I like to laugh so I love to watch a good comedy movie and I like to watch some drama, scary and love stories too! Oh what the heck....I like a lot of things!
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LOL....yes it is and I honestly never win a thing so I was SOOO over the moon! Can't WAIT until it arrives! :)
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
Thanks Carol....I'll be in touch shortly! :)
Free Bag Making Tutorials
Here is a collection of free bag making tutorials which I hope you will find usefull! Please click on the pictures to be taken to the original tutorial post! I will be adding lots more tutorials, so please check back often! :) How to make an Adjustable Strap How to make Piping! How ...
Pattern Testers Needed for New Backpack! Expressions of Interest Sought!
Posted 5 days ago at ChrisW Designs
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Thanks Amanda. :)
Free Bag Making Tutorials
Here is a collection of free bag making tutorials which I hope you will find usefull! Please click on the pictures to be taken to the original tutorial post! I will be adding lots more tutorials, so please check back often! :) How to make an Adjustable Strap How to make Piping! How ...
Thank you Tracy! :)
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
Thanks Heidi! I am enjoying using this wallet! :) Yes it is sad when we have to take time out to take care of the unwelcome dust bunnies....pity there wasn't a dust fairy to come in and do it for us! LOL
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
Thank you Liz! :)
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
Thanks Daryl and yes, I agree.....once you are on a creative roll, make the most of it and don't stop! :)
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
Maybe it would make sense to unpack first BUT if you are anything like me, one cannot always do what makes sense? LOLL
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
Thank you Joanie! I am pleased you have found the info here useful! :)
Handbag and Purse Feet Tutorial!
People often ask me about handbag feet! There seems to be a false belief out there that they are complicated or difficult to install. This can't be further from the truth! They are EASY PEASY, functional and look GREAT too, making your bag look more professional!....so there is no excuse why you...
LOLLL Too right! It's funny you should say that Carol because hubby commented that anyone seeing me would have thought I had won the lottery.....well....it did feel like that! LOLLLLLL
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
Thanks Sarah.... :)
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
Thanks Lia.....it certainly was a nice surprise! :)
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
LOLLL....Thanks Maria, I am sure I will! :)
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
LOL....Thanks Ree, Yes I think so too! :)
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
Yes there certainly are! :) Please do share your link when you make your next one! :)
Bag Loving Blogs Blog Hop!
One very obvious reason you may be visiting my blog is because you love BAGS just as much as I do! It is FUN and so inspirational to see what bags other people have been making so I thought it would be great FUN to start a Blog Hop so those of us who love making bags can 'Hop' from one Bag Lovin...
Thank you Cathy! Oh are you moving or going on a nice long holiday?
I WON! WooHoo!
Honestly....I NEVER win anything but I do enter giveaways just for the fun of it.....dream a little .....and then forget all about it! LOLLLL But this morning I was in for a HUGE but FABULOUS shock when I read the email I received from Maureen of Maureen Cracknell Handmade! I just sat there and ...
I WON! WooHoo!
Posted May 6, 2013 at ChrisW Designs
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Dee I think sometimes a BIG part of losing your mojo is when you take something you love doing as a hobby, to business....the pressure is on to create for the sake of it, rather than to create because you love it!! At least when I was making bears, that is how it was for me! My hubby was ill at the time so he had to leave his job and so it was up to me to put food on the table and somehow it just wasn't the same anymore because I HAD to do it....like you, I used to dream about it....I did nothing else........BUT it simply got to the point where I couldn't do it anymore! Mind you, that is not to say that you should never take things from hobby to business....not at all ......BUT this time around with my bag designing, I 'hope' I have learnt something from my previous experience and that is to always make sure you still do other things you love to do......just for YOU, that is totally NOT work .....Even if that is just to make up someone else's pattern for the sake of it! I am learning to 'go with the flow' and not stress if things get quiet too! I think it is really important to understand that ALL of us have our ebbs and flows and don't get too caught up with worrying about the tide being somewhat further out at times....it always end up turning! LOLLLL That's how I am choosing to look at things now anyway! I make sure I take some time out to look around me and appreciate the fact that I DO have the opportunity to do what I do.....wherever the tide takes me will be fine with me! LOLLL Off my soap box now.......
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
Thanks Norma! Oh you just HAVE to get your musa back.....your clay work is FABULOUS!! BUT...I know what you mean though....sometimes there does come a point in your life when you just need to move onto something else! When I was making bears, there came a point where I just couldn't do it anymore....My mojo for them had totally ran away! LOLLL I think when the time comes that the joy is gone and no matter how many breaks you take, the mojo doesn't come back....then it IS time to try something new! They say a change is as good as a holiday though....and for me just a simple change was all that I needed! :) I do think you are hitting the nail on the head though....I was putting so much pressure on myself that I wasn't enjoying it at all. I have now made up my mind to just 'go with the flow' instead.... and see where it takes me! LOLLL
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
It's really a great wallet Liz so put it at the top of the list! LOLLL
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
LOLLL It's awful isn't it! I guess on the plus side, you will have a nice clean house by the time your mojo comes back! LOLLL
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
LOLLL yes I am definitely taking my new wallet shopping for more fabric! LOLLL Next time you lose your mojo you can come and clean MY place to get it back! The dust bunnies are waiting! LOLLL
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
I am quite sure I am not the only one who at times feels like they have ground to a screaming halt, creative wise.....Haven't we all heard of 'writers' block?.....Well...of late I have felt 'designers block'! LOL....I have been trying to work on my next pattern.....the backpack I have on my dra...
Very nice indeed! I could certainly use those myself! :) Christine
ChrisW Designs
Covert Robin Gift Exchange
Did you notice my newest sidebar? I have entered my first bloggy gift exchange called the Covert Robin run by Rachael of Imaginegnats. There is an element of surprise to it all because you don't know who will be giving you a gift. Sort of like white elephant. You can learn more about it if you c...
When You Feel Like You've Lost Your Mojo!
Posted May 3, 2013 at ChrisW Designs
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