Wet weather make overs..

Hello all.
Well the weather hasn't been that great here this week..and as we can't get outside to do what we like we have been making things over again.
First off i have collected a lot of maps and charts ,maybe its the home schooler in me but i can't pass up a map or chart as i always think it will come in handy.I needed somewhere to keep them safe and not rolling all over the place and getting crinkled.
Hubby found some empty paint tins and i have a Bingo moment.

 I washed out the tin .

 Removed the handles

 Found a spare map and cut it to size then went to town with the glue..

 And bingo..a lovely container for keeping them altogther.

I think to be honest i may have to make another one in a bigger size..but it was free to do and the girls loved helping to cut it and glue it.

 We also spent a little while cutting out squares so we could re do our old blocks..the girls did them and i think they look adorable.

As the Christmas season is fast approaching i have decided to make a wreath..i had already bought  ring and had some netting that i bought for 99p a roll..
I have seen some beautiful wreaths and to be honest i am not that artistic but thought i would give it a go.
I did one and it was supposed to be all fluffy and look like a candy cane..i wasn't keen on it..i thought it looked a mess and a spectacular mess..the girls loved it however.

See what i mean..so i undid it and then had a total brain wave..i had some clear beads and coloured pins..so why not make it a Polka Dot wreath..the girls reckon it twinkles in the light and my son thought i had put Fairy Lights on it..

So what do you think..did i do right by scrapping the first one..don't worry i still have the fabric and will use it somewhere else.
The most important thing is we enjoyed making it and it was for just £3.33..
sara