I’m excited as I’ve signed up for an International Craft Swap, hosted by Zoe to keep my crafting mojo going. The ‘rules’ are simple – there isn’t a price limit, or a time limit, to what you make. Make it with love and they will love it. Be as generous as you can, the point…
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Making momentoes with Julie Arkell
Just before Christmas I was lucky enough to take part in a workshop with Julie Arkell. If you haven’t heard of her, where have you been! She’s a London-based contemporary artist who is well known for her papier mache dolls and I was really excited to find she was running a workshop at Sally Bourne…
Christmas swapsies
As part of my Day Zero challenge I’m aiming to take part in at least one swap a month. So in the run up to Christmas I signed up for a couple of Christmas swaps. First up was the Blogger’s Secret Santa organised by Leanne where I received a copy of Cath Kidston’s Sew! from…
Edible gingerbread house
Christmas is my favourite time of year and yesterday we took some time out to make a gingerbread house with my youngest niece. It’s become a bit of a tradition and this year we tried a kit from Dr Oetker, which included the gingerbread, icing and sweets. It was really simple to put together. Daddy…
Felt gingerbread house
I love this little felt gingerbread house I recently made. It’s just a couple of inches high so looks great on our mantle. It’s made from a pattern in the softies kit. It’s a really simple little project that only took me an evening but will look great as a Christmas ornament on our mantlepiece…
Felt elf clogs
Ages ago I came across a cute tutorial to make these elf clogs and it has taken my years to actually make them. However this weekend we were off to visit an aunt and I always make her something for Christmas. So I thought it was time I tackled this little project. Then I was…
Sew Hip!
Yay, the first issue of Sew Hip! landed on the doormat today and it’s great. There are loads of patterns to choose from so hopefully there will be some sewing time over the weekend.
Craftiness returns
I thought my crafting mojo had well and truly left me over the last few months what with wedding preparations and my toe injury. As Lottie commented, sick leave = crafting time but I haven’t felt like making anything, until today. I read about the free Black Apple Doll months ago but thought I would…
Aunty Cookie 'In The Garden' goodness
In The Garden fabric panel, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young. How could I resist this lovely fabric panel in Aunty Cookie’s etsy shop? While I was browsing I also picked up some lovely Chatterbox Cookies red linen trim and patches for applique. They look so good I’m almost afraid to use them.