• How to make your own re-useable face wipes
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts

    How to make your own re-useable face wipes

    July 14, 2022 - By 

    I love stitching with Liberty London fabrics. I have a little stash which I love to use when I’m sewing. I’ve been thinking about making some re-useable face wipes for a while. We’re all trying to be more sustainable at the moment, and this is a great way to use up fabric and help the environment too. Re-useable face wipes supplies: 15cm x 15cm Liberty fabric 15cm x 15 cm bamboo towelling Scissors and pins Matching thread Sewing machine How to make your own re-useable face wipes Cut out a circle approximately 8cm from a piece of cardboard (a cereal…

  • How to make a cushion for your tablet
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts

    How to make a cushion for your tablet

    June 8, 2022 - By 

    I love making handmade gifts. If you enjoy baking or crafting then it seems the natural step to make something using those skills. When we recently visited friends my daughter whipped up a batch of dog biscuits to take, and I love that she is so thoughtful and resourceful. Handmade gifts are fun to make because you can be mindful both in the process and in the giving. I’ve always found crafting such a relaxing hobby and today I wanted to share our DIY tablet cushion. My children love their screen time and I’m going to show you how to…

  • DIY Baby Yoda Mug Warmer
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts - Star Wars crafts

    DIY Baby Yoda Mug Warmer

    August 4, 2021 - By 

    I love making handmade gifts and my thoughts are beginning to turn to the gifts I want to make and give this Christmas. Handmade gifts are always well received and our DIY mug warmer will be enjoyed by those who love their tea and coffee! I used a sweet Baby Yoda fabric for my little Star Wars fan but this would look great in many fabrics. Baby Yoda Mug Warmer equipment list: 1 yard of Baby Yoda fabric 1 yard of Wrap N Zap (or alternative thick cotton batting) Elastic cord 2 large buttons Matching thread (I used white) Scissors…

  • Easy no sew lavender bags
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    Easy no sew lavender bags

    June 30, 2021 - By 

    Our garden has really come alive this year. It bring the whole family joy and we all enjoy spending time, nurturing our plants! So far this year we’ve eaten homegrown peas, our sunflowers are growing tall and we have gorgeous lavender. We’ve crafted with it before and I couldn’t resist sharing our easy no sew lavender bags. Lavender is great for helping to reduce anxiety and never fails to lift my mood. These easy no sew lavender bags are great for popping under a pillow at night to aide sleep, or even in a drawer to make clothes smell nice.…

  • 5 favourite gifts ideas for every occasion
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    5 favourite gifts ideas for every occasion

    March 19, 2021 - By 

    Disclosure – this is a sponsored post The first part of the year is a busy time for us with lots of birthdays and special days. It doesn’t feel as though we have time to enjoy the cards we receive before it’s time to take them down and put different ones up. in the space of a few weeks we celebrate three birthdays, Valentines Day, Mothers Day and Easter! It’s a crazy few weeks so I’ve been on the lookout for some really special and personalised gifts this year to make it more special when we can’t see the ones…

  • Fold a Valentine paper heart origami bookmark
    Crafts for kids - Handmade gifts - Valentines Day crafts

    Fold a Valentine paper heart origami bookmark

    January 22, 2021 - By 

    I am so ready for something to celebrate and bring some colour into our lives again! I always find January a difficult month so have been eagerly looking for signs of Spring. This week we’ve spotted catkins in the trees, snowdrops on the ground and the bunches of daffodils I bought have been blooming with colour. Next month we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on the 14th February and I couldn’t resist a few crafts with my children. My son adores the art of origami and had so much fun making a bunch of Valentine paper heart origami bookmarks. These…

  • Share the Festive Happy with Haribo
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    AD – Share the Festive Happy with Haribo

    December 18, 2020 - By 

    Today I’m sharing the festive cheer with our personalised baubles filled with the finest sweets. Christmas may be different this year but we’re keeping the spirit alive with  a fun post sponsored by Haribo. To protect our loved ones we’ll be staying home this Christmas. I don’t remember the last time we spent Christmas on our own as a family of four. Although we are looking forward to it we will be missing our friends and family who we normally see. Although we may not be able to get together we can still share the spirit of giving with the…

  • Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade
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    {Giveaway} Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade

    November 5, 2020 - By 

    Get ready for a crafty Christmas with a variety of creative kits from I Do Handmade. Created by mother and daughter team Becky and Wendy, I Do Handmade is on a mission to encourage everyone to give the gift of creativity this season. All kits are designed to help people switch off from the world and give busy lives a dose of calm by getting creative. Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade From making your own wreath kits to kindness advent calendar kits, there’s something suitable for all ages. We were kindly gifted the Christmas Wreath kit to try at…

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    Photo Calendar: an easy DIY project

    October 22, 2020 - By 

    This year our family, like many others, has had to cut off a significant part of social interaction out of safety concerns, so we’re hanging out at home with each other more. We’ve spent two or three evenings in a row looking through family photos which everyone really enjoyed. That’s why I wanted to keep this nostalgia for as long as possible and also make good use of this free time with my husband and kids. We decided to make a family project based on our family photos and create our very own photo calendar. Save Some Money Actually the…