• Super simple Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks
    Crafts for adults - Painted rocks

    Super simple Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks

    July 10, 2019 - By 

    My obsession with Tunnock’s Caramel Wafers started years ago when I first went to the University of St Andrews. I spent the best 5 years of my life there, especially when I discovered there was a student society dedicated to Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer. I quickly discovered the joy of Tunnock’s Tea Cakes and the other delicious products made at the Tunnock’s factory. Over the years I have been inspired by Tunnock’s and thought it was time I made some Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer pained rocks the easy way. Tunnocks Caramel Wafer painted rocks supplies Bag of smooth pebbles or rocks Box…

  • Using the Cricut Maker to craft a quilt top
    Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker

    Using the Cricut Maker to craft a quilt top

    June 23, 2019 - By 

    I’ve been pretty terrible at making time for me recently. My poor son broke his wrist and has been demanding a lot of attention – rightly so. Anyway, a few weeks ago I did manage a little progress on my Shipping Forecast quilt (I will finish it this year!). I used my Cricut Maker so thought I would share a few details of how it saved me time with my little Shipping Forecast quilt. Using the Cricut Maker to quilt You may remember I had pieced the felt map of the UK to the backing fabric, and I had cut…

  • How to make Graduation Cap Oreo Cookies
    Crafts for adults - food crafts

    How to make Graduation Cap Oreo Cookies

    June 20, 2019 - By 

    As much as we’re looking forward to the Summer, a part of me is feeling a little sad that my youngest is soon to graduate from Infant School. She’s been busy practising her lines for her Leavers Assembly as she has a few lines to say. We’ve been shopping for her outfit too and I’ve finally managed to get her in a dress, albeit a shirt dress. We’ve been planning our Teacher gifts but I thought it would be fun to make some Graduation Cap Oreo Cookies to celebrate her last day of school. Graduation Cap Oreo Cookies ingredients: Ghirardelli…

  • Hip Hip Hooray wooden banner embroidery kit
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    Hip Hip Hooray wooden banner embroidery kit

    June 7, 2019 - By 

    I couldn’t resist another craft kit. I have no patience for longer projects at the moment but when I saw an email from Cotton Clara I really couldn’t resist buying myself a cute Cotton Clara wooden banner embroidery kit. I went for one with the message Hip Hip Hooray and chose a mustard coloured thread to compliment our living room. Hip Hip Hooray wooden banner embroidery kit This was a simple kit but just what I needed. Inside the pack was the wooden laser cut banner, mustard coloured thread, a needle and string to hang up the completed banner. I…

  • Cotton Clara x Rebecca Strickson
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    Rebels Get Results {Cotton Clara x Rebecca Strickson}

    May 25, 2019 - By 

    A few weeks ago my husband gave me an embroidery kit. I love a hand sewing project so was pretty excited to receive something from Cotton Clara as I pretty much lust over everything in her shop {take a look here!}. She sells modern embroidery kits which are perfect for some mindful crafting. I have to be honest, after a day at work and then looking after my kids, I find my mind is pretty frazzled. I love something I can just pick up, so this was a great embroidery kit for me. Rebels Get Results The Rebels Get Results…

  • Mollie Makes hoop kit finished
    Crafts for adults - Mollie Makes crafts

    Botanical succulents hoop art

    May 22, 2019 - By 

    Regular readers will know that every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have had a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for grown up crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new. Issue 105 came with a kit to make a cute pom pom watermelon which only took a few minutes, I have been looking forward to the next gift for ages! Botanical succulents hoop art The Botanical hoop art kit came with issue 106…

  • Toy Story-inspired camo slime
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    How to make Toy Story-inspired camo slime

    May 21, 2019 - By 

    Two things my youngest loves – making slime and watching films at the cinema. We saw a trailer for Toy Story 4 at the weekend and we just can’t wait to watch it. It inspired us to make this Toy Story-inspired camo slime. Get out your Little Green Army men to help measure and make some! Toy Story-inspired camo slime supplies: 4 containers Large bowl Popsicle sticks or spoons 2 cups white glue 2 cups shaving cream 2 cups foaming hand wash 2 tsp baby lotion 2 tsp cornstarch Green paint Darker green paint Tan paint Black paint 2 tsp…

  • Cricut made Father's Day Lego frame
    Crafts for adults - Cricut Maker - Father's Day

    Cricut made Father’s Day Lego frame

    May 18, 2019 - By 

    I couldn’t wait to use my Cricut Maker to make a handmade gift for my children to give this Father’s Day. Unsurprisingly, my husband loves Lego as much as my children, so I used my Cricut Maker to make a Father’s Day Lego frame. Let me tell you how I made it! Father’s Day Lego frame supplies: Cricut Maker Standard Grip mat Box frame Cricut Metallic Poster Board Lego bricks How to make a Father’s Day Lego frame I wanted to make a piece of wall art using a box frame filled with lego bricks. We love lego bricks but…

  • Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos
    Crafts for adults - Mother's Day crafts

    Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos

    May 17, 2019 - By 

    Mother’s Day may be over for another year but my Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos are perfect for bringing out on Mother’s Day or any Spring day when you want a sweet treat. I used Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies as the base of these but any delicious packs of Oreo will do! Mother’s Day Decorated Oreos Ingredients: 1 (15.35 ounce) package Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 1 (12 ounce) package pink candy melts wafers Flower icing decorations (Amazon Affiliate link – I used these) Leaf icing decorations (Amazon Affiliate link – I used these) How to make Mother’s…