I’m still busy making stuff so here’s a look at what I’ve finished and what I’m working on now.
![needlepoint vending machine](http://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1512.jpg)
My favourite make this month is this cute little vending machine! It’s a kit by Studiopaca that uses plastic canvas. It was a nice quick project after the Zelda tapestry and I’d like to try more plastic canvas ideas since I have a pile of it somewhere. You can read all about this on Super Cute Kawaii.
![origami bird](https://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53088157936_f36a49f02c_o-640x640.jpg)
My plans to do origami more regularly are not working out but I did make this bird as a birthday card for my dad. I followed a video by kamikey origami and I have a whole playlist of cute projects I want to try if you need some ideas too.
![pop up cress garden](https://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/53088559925_553949cf25_b-640x640.jpg)
Not exactly crafting but still a DIY! Nicolette & I bought these dinosaur and safari pop-up cress garden kits on holiday and set them up the same time. They worked way better than we expected and looked very cute. We wrote about it on SCK too.
![cute kawaii cross stitch](https://blog.askingfortrouble.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IMG_1522-640x640.jpg)
Now I’m back on the cross stitch as I’m reviewing a very cute book – Cute Kawaii Cross Stitch. It’s got over 400 motifs to stitch and I’m just picking out some favourites in a hoop. Probably move on to some food characters next.