Pay it forward finished objects

Since my pay it forward gifts have been received I thought I had better reveal exactly what they are.  For Rhiannon from Remarkable Junque I made a labyrinth.  I found the instructions here.  Don't be put off by the list of materials, I didn't use the chalk or fabric adhesive.  I just drew lightly with a pen, and pinned the three layers of fabric together, and it worked fine.  I didn't bind the edges of the labyrinth, so that Rhiannon would be able to use it in any way she wanted to. 

For Heather at Over the top originals, I dyed some wool for her.  P was very insistent that it be yellow.  I was a little concerned, since yellow can be a bit divisive, but I'm so glad I did dye it this colour.  It came out so sunny and buttery that I almost didn't give it away.  Hopefully she finds some project for it.

The base wool is a 12ply from the Hospice Shop, and its really warm and hard wearing.

Special guest appearance by my work desk.

Pay it forward giveaway

I'm sure you're all dying to know what my pay it forward handmade gifts are.  And I'm really excited to send them out.  But you'll all have to wait to see the finished products, since the recipients haven't got them yet.

But I thought you could all do with a sneak peek.  

For recipient number 1

For recipient number 2.

Now you may notice there are only two pictures here.  That's because I hit a bit of a mental block with recipient number 3.  So she may have to wait a little while longer.  I'm sorry about that, but hopefully inspiration will hit and I'll have something to give in the near future.

Pay it forward

Back in the beginning of the year, I joined Pay it forward.  And the time has come for me to make good on my promises.  So this week I will be sending out some little handmade goodness.

If you'd like to join in, please feel free to leave a comment in the original Pay it forward post.  I'll try my very best to complete everything this week.

Pay it forward 2011

I promise something handmade to the FIRST 5 people who leave a comment here. However, to be eligible, you must re-post this message, offering something handmade to 5 other people. The rules are that it must be handmade by you, and it must be sent to your 5 giftees sometime in 2011. Ready, set, GO! 
(via Late Night Creativity )

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