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How to make your own re-useable face wipes

How to make your own re-useable face wipes

Posted on July 14, 2022 by jenny

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…

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How to make a cushion for your tablet

How to make a cushion for your tablet

Posted on June 8, 2022 by jenny

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…

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DIY Baby Yoda Mug Warmer

DIY Baby Yoda Mug Warmer

Posted on August 4, 2021 by jenny

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…

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Easy no sew lavender bags

Easy no sew lavender bags

Posted on June 30, 2021October 4, 2024 by jenny

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…

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5 favourite gifts ideas for every occasion

5 favourite gifts ideas for every occasion

Posted on March 19, 2021March 22, 2021 by jenny

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…

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Fold a Valentine paper heart origami bookmark

Fold a Valentine paper heart origami bookmark

Posted on January 22, 2021January 3, 2022 by jenny

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…

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Share the Festive Happy with Haribo

AD – Share the Festive Happy with Haribo

Posted on December 18, 2020January 10, 2022 by jenny

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…

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Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade

{Giveaway} Christmas Wreath Kit from I Do Handmade

Posted on November 5, 2020November 12, 2020 by jenny

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…

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Photo Calendar: an easy DIY project

Posted on October 22, 2020October 25, 2020 by jenny

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…

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