Weekend Project- Chilli Garland

So a little while back I told you all how overrun with chillis we are in our house! Yes we have millions of chillis. I have been handing them out to family, friends, neighbours - anyone that will take them really!

 

I used a whole batch for some awesome Sweet Chilli Sauce, and now as the chilli seasom is finishing up, I thought I would make a Chilli Garland with the last lot from the trees - yes Trees, my plants are HUGE.

 

So this will be my first post in my new Weekend Projects series. Here's how I did it!

 

First I filled my bowl with an assortment of the chillis. Red- green - and orange, and all the shades inbetween.

 

 Then I used some embroidery thread and needle to string them all together

 

I like to thread randomly. The colours are amazing. They are so autumn-y!

 

And finally I have strung it up in the garden. It looks great as it spins in the wind! I know technically a garland is usually draped, or a circular shape - but I'm still going to call this a Garland as that sounds better than "Hanging Thing"!! 

**** BIG hint..... Don't touch your face whilst threading the chillies!!! And be sure to wash your hands well after! 

Here's some others I made as well. These ones are with some herbs from the garden. These smell so devine! 

  

 

So this weekend why not make your own garland? Maybe a herb or flower one?

 

Have Fun!

Off to market!

Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's off to market I go........

Yes market time again!! A new market for me this month! This time The Glades Arts and Produce Market! This one was great as it was an afternoon / night event!

There was an atmosphere around that was just fantastic!! My stall was located in quite a dangerous position though - a food van next to us (dinner), ice cream van opposite (desert), coffee behind (to keep us going), fresh popcorn being popped a few stalls down (always yum) and mini cupcakes not far from us either!! TOO MUCH FOOD!!!!
And every time the breeze picked up, a different and delicious aroma would head in our direction and make us hungry again!!
As I said - a dangerous location!!

There was also a band who played all night, face painting for the kids, bouncy castle, kids craft activities and a super special guest..........

The EASTER BUNNY!!!!!

It was really a great night out - and as a bonus I almost sold out of my owls!!