Shoebox crafting

I am currently waiting to finish some big knitting and crochet projects -  I have ran out of wool on two garments so I have turned to fun little hand sewing bits and pieces to keep my hands busy while I wait for more yarn to arrive.

I saw these little yo-yo key rings on pinterest and my sewing class whipped up a few while we ate mince pies and drank tea. They look fab hanging from a gift bag too.

I also made a clamshell purse which opens when you squeeze it. I had a kit for it a while back where I traced off the plastic panels that go inside but this time I replicated it with the sides of plastic milk bottles but the accuracy was not quite the same. 

I keep my tailors chalk in mine to stop it making my sewing stuff all dusty but then again it would make a great present with jewellery or sweeties in. The original kit is by Clover here.

So I continue to make a little something everyday. 

What about you? Busy?