That's brightened up my day!

Well I've been away for some time now thanks to my "lovely" sinus :(

Seeing that I got a mention on the front page of www.craftycrafty.tv has brightened up my evening though!!! :):):)

Make your own Zip Corsage!

Many high street shops are currently selling them at approximately €15 a pop! Well now you can make your own for only the price of two zips!

*Unzip the zips and cut the fastenings off so that you have four pieces.

*Coil one piece around itself to form a tight spiral.

*Secure the outside end to the other layers with a few stitches.

*Take another piece and concertina it to form loops. Loop the end round so that it finishes in a circle and stitch through the layers to hold in place.

*Repeat with the other pieces then stitch them all together to form a rosette.

*Stitch the coiled zip in the centre as shown.

*Sew a safety pin or brooch fastening on to the back and use to vamp up a handbag, a headband, or anything you fancy!